Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Our first Airbnb stay
by N/A CO
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Not only is the location wonderful but the house was super cute! Just a short walk to the beach and that is what we were looking for. The street we were on was very quiet and everyone was super friendly. We did have some things that we didn’t care for though, such as, having to provide our own paper towels, toilet paper and dishwasher and laundry pods. Benchmark did provide the first of all of these but we flew down there so buying those items in bulk wasn’t ideal. We had trouble with the oven not heating and contacted maintenance but it was never addressed during our stay. We do wish that beach chairs provided were in better shape and not rusted and that bikes were included in the rental for what we paid for it. Overall, I would recommend this place to family and friends but we have decided to look at other options for our next visit.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi there, thanks for staying with us and for providing us with this review. We are so happy to hear that you were pleased with both the location and the house. Please note that the starter kits provided are complimentary and are meant to cover your needs before you get to the store to do your shopping; however we have taken your comment into account and will definitely pass them along to the proper parties. We have also taken the necessary steps to ensure that there will not be an issue with the oven for future stays. We have also noted your feedback regarding the equipment provided by the third party company. We certainly appreciate it and take all these comments seriously as we want to be accurately represented on all fronts! We hope to welcome you back in the future to provide a complete 5-star stay for your family from start to finish.
Regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 1, 2023
First Time 30A Adventure
by St Louis MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
My wife and I rented charming 171 Seacrest for a few days to enjoy the beaches and explore 30A. This home was perfect for our stay, a quiet street close to the beach with very comfortable living space and a very well landscaped outdoor area.
The pictures and descriptions were accurate. It was clean and the kitchen was adequately stocked, the bedrooms would be great for two couples and 1 or 2 children or a family beach getaway.
The beach is a short walk and not crowded.
The property manager was very easy to work with,171 Seacrest exceeded our expectations. We would consider booking again in the future.
Response from Benchmark Management
Jim, We are so glad you had a wonderful stay at 171 Seacrest! It's always great when a rental property lives up to or exceeds expectations. The location near the beach, comfortable living space, well-landscaped outdoor area, and the accurate portrayal in pictures and descriptions all contribute to a positive vacation experience. The fact that the beach was within a short walk and not crowded is definitely a plus, providing a more serene and enjoyable environment. It's also fantastic to hear that the property manager was easy to work with, as good communication can greatly enhance the overall vacation experience. We cannot wait to host you again! Warm Regards, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 13, 2023
Incredible house!
by Knoxville TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The pictures online do not do this property justice! It is so wonderfully appointed and spacious with a massive property just minutes from the beach. Our expectations were exceeded in cleanliness and the kitchen had literally everything we could possibly need! Beds were SO comfortable and the living room was spacious and relaxing. The walk to the beach access took maybe 3-4 minutes, straight across the street, and we never had trouble finding space to set up for the we day. Supermarkets are close by and there are many restaurants within 10 min drive from the house. We had such an amazing stay in Seacrest Beach! Highly recommend this home.
*note there are steep stairs (55, my 75 yr mother counted, lol) down to the beach all along this area. It was a surprise to us having never been to 30A. Guests with limited/compromised mobility will have to consider.
Response from Benchmark Management
Lesley, thank you for leaving us a detailed review of your stay. It was an honor to provide you with a terrific first-time vacation experience, and we are delighted by your response. Guest satisfaction is our top priority always, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 20, 2022
Quiet Retreat
by Alpharetta ga
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a lovely and comfortable stay. Far enough away from the noise but not isolated. Open feel, clean and comfortable. We loved the yard and the homelike feel that it provided.
Response from Benchmark Management
Marti,
We want to thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us at Benchmark Management. We are glad to hear this property provided you with privacy and comfort while on your trip! We hope you consider Benchmark Management when booking your future vacations, we would be glad to have you.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on May 23, 2022
Great Location
by N/A CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This is hands down a great location. You are a short walk to the beach with easy access. The house was clean and had a great open layout for gathering. My one complaint is the toilet paper rolls were not full and there were no dishtowels supplied.
Response from Benchmark Management
Desiree,
Thank you for sharing your review with us! It was an honor hosting you at 171 Seacrest, and we're glad our team did a great job preparing the home for you. We apologize for the lack of toiletries provided. We recommend notifying us immediately next time, as we are happy to correct any issues you may have. We hope to see you again soon for another fun in the sun!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 21, 2022
Stunning
by Robert via AirBnb
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Don’t doubt yourself for one more second! This place was stunning and perfect for what our family needed! The location was GREAT! A quick 3 mins walk to the beach! We loved it so much we extended our stay. We can’t wait to come back!
Submitted on Jan 8, 2022
Perfect!
by Chattanooga TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great rental and perfect location. Could not have been better!
Response from Benchmark Management
Kimberly,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review on your stay at 171 Seacrest. 30A is the #1 destination for a perfect beach vacation. Your satisfaction means everything to us, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Nov 7, 2021
Cozy beach cottage
by nolensville tn
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a great time in this beautiful home. It was better than expected! We loved how quiet and private it was and it was such a short walk to the beach. It was nice to be so close to Alys and Rosemary but not too far away from seaside. The beach chairs provided were nice too! The only things we would suggest would be having curtains in the bedrooms to help with light, the house needs more bath towels, bathrooms could use an update as well. Other than that we really enjoyed our time and the house was clean and had plenty of space for us.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Sharon,
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time staying with us at Benchmark Management. We are happy this home offered you privacy as well as a convent location to the neighboring towns. We will pass along the upgrades you believe the property would benefit from to ensure the satisfaction of any future guest. We hope you consider staying with us again at Benchmark Management, we would be glad to have you.
Thank you, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Oct 9, 2021
Great place. I’d stay there again
by Newnan GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved this house. Beautifully decorated and ready for our group to enjoy.
Response from Benchmark Management
Lorne,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your stay at 171 Seacrest. We are pleased to hear that this lovely unit was fully equipped and beautifully decorated for you and your group. With only a 5 minute walk to this beach, this home is perfect is in the perfect location of Seacrest. Guest satisfaction is our #1 priority, and we cannot wait to serve you in the future.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 28, 2021
Cute & Comfy
by 171 Seacrest
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Very clean home. Cute & comfy. Definitely recommend this home. Great location.
Submitted on Aug 5, 2021
through benchmark30a.com
Cute + Comfy
by Westlake LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great location. House is on a dead end street so traffic wasn’t heavy. Easy walk to the beach. Beautiful yard area with lots of trees. Home was very clean and well maintained. Very close to Alys Beach where you can enjoy food from Raw & Juicy or George’s.
We would definitely stay here again!
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy the unit was in the perfect location and the unit was all you expected for a quality vacation experience. We welcome you and your family to stay with us anytime. We work hard each and every day to bring our guests the best vacation experience. We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 2, 2021
Great Vacation
by Arlington Tn
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at 171 Seacrest! House was in a great location with an easy walk to the beach. Our teenagers loved having their own space, and we loved the open kitchen where we could all hang out together. Will definitely be back!
Response from Benchmark Management
Jennifer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your response. We are so happy you had an enjoyable time at our home. The location of the home is in the heart of Seacrest in a quiet neighborhood. The home is newly updated with an open kitchen with sight lines to the dinning and living areas! Thank you for the awesome 5-star review! We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 12, 2021
Excellent vacation
by Nicholasville KY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was spotless!!! Had everything we needed. The street was quite and neighbors were friendly.Within walking distance to the beach
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Inna,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your
response. We work hard each and every day to bring ours guests the best vacation experience. We
can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Beautiful Cottage!
by Las Vegas NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Super adorable, clean and charming cottage. Great location about 2 miles from Rosemary Beach. The only reason I gave it a 4 star was for a few reasons. 1. Upon booking I specifically asked if there were beach chairs to rent on the beach and water activities to do because most of the guests were over 50 and didnt wanting to be lugging chairs, etc knowing the beach was a little walk. I was told there were and given a number to call. So after calling about 4 times, I was told by the beach chair company they didnt rent there. I called about 4 other places and no one rented there. After calling the management company and them giving me another name of a beach chair rental company- the other beach chair rental place couldnt help me either saying "that beach was limited." This was a complete let down. There were also no kayaks, or no other sports activities to do on the beach. In addition, the steps down to the beach are REALLY HIGH. So we had to not only carry all of our stuff, but lug coolers, 4 chairs, 2 umbrellas, etc, a mighty, very steep steps. We would have NEVER stayed here had I not been able to get beach chair rental on the beach. addition, we were only given 1 bath towel per person, so we had to do laundry almost every night. Which it not something you want to do while on vacation. 1 dishtowel, and there were no garbage bags, but what was already in the trash bin. We did have to call maintanance due to the TV in the main room not working and there were very fast to respond and fix it. Bike tires were flat and there was only 1 bike. However, the tv's in the other rooms only supply Netflix. More towels, more garbage bins and tv's working with all channels.....Little things like this make all the difference in your stay. I personally wouldnt rent here again due to the walk, beach steps and non existent/unreliable beach chair services. But, if you dont mind that- its great!
Response from Benchmark Management
Brianna,
Thank you for your feedback. We are so sorry that you had trouble with beach chair rental. We appreciate your suggestions. We hope that you will reserve through Benchmark Management in the future.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 20, 2020
Excellent home, clean with all the amenities!!
by Memphis TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Beautiful home not far from the beach! Kitchen very well stocked, beautiful kitchen and sorting area. Very comfortable for my family of 5. Definitely recommend!! Check in and check out super easy
Response from Benchmark Management
Sherrill,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your
response. We work hard each and every day to bring ours guests the best vacation experience. We
can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 13, 2020
Awesome rental
by Easley SC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was exactly as described. The property manager was easy to work with. Great beds that were very comfortable. There was so much living space. Smart TVs in all the bedrooms and living room. The kitchen was very well stocked. You can tell this house has been updated recently, because everything looks new. Great outdoor area with tons of hoses to rinse off. Everything was provided for the beach to include umbrellas (3), chairs (6) and sand toys. Short 10 minute walk to the beach. I would definitely rent here again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hello Denise,
We're so happy that you had such a great time! Having a comfortable, spacious place is always important. Small touches are definitely what sets this home apart from others, and we're so glad that you appreciated them! We definitely look forward to you staying with us again for a convenience beach stay.
See you soon!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 28, 2020
Better than the pics!
by ATLANTA GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Perfect location, quiet street, easy access to the beach, beautiful yard, well equipped house without having extra. I'd stay here again and recommend it to anyone!
Response from Benchmark Management
Amanda,
Benchmark Management is humbled by your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 10, 2020
A Perfect Stay in Seacrest!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This is the type of place that you would hesitate to write a review on, because you don't want to share the secret of how great it is! 171 Seacrest was everything we were hoping for and more. The booking, check-in, and check-out process was very simple, and Benchmark was quick to respond to any questions we had. Upon arrival, we found the home to be spotless and exactly as it is pictured (beautiful). Everything looks brand new, and we had zero maintenance issues. We stayed in and cooked dinner almost every night, and we loved that the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for that. The grounds and patio area around the home are really nice, and we loved the gated entrance.. so pretty!!
The location of the home is also perfect. It's a short walk to the beach. We packed a lunch a couple of days, but most days we just walked back up to the house for lunch. The house is on a quiet, dead end street, so there is hardly any traffic, and all the homes around are really nice, so it's a fun street to walk. We rode our bikes all the way up and down Seacrest Drive several times during the week, just to look at the houses!
We loved our stay at 171 Seacrest, and can't wait to go back!
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Shayla,
You almost had me worried at the start of your review! Thank goodness though, I had a sigh of relief when I read that you were hesitant only to tell others of your happy secret! We are elated with your kind feedback. No maintenance issues, no cleanliness issues, and a fantastic location? Can't beat that! We certainly look forward to accommodating you again. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 8, 2020
171 Seacrest
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We absolutely loved our time at Seacrest. The vacation rental was everything we expected and more. Newly renovated and beautiful. The neighborhood was quiet and just a short walk to the beach access. The rental provided everything we needed and then some. Working with Benchmark was great. They were very quick to respond to all my inquiries.
Response from Benchmark Management
Lesley, thank you for your review! We are so thankful that the vacation exceeded your expectations. 171 Seacrest is in the perfect, quiet spot. So close to the beach, but in a quiet area so that you can relax on vacation. The walk to the beach is very easy! We are glad that you had a wonderful experience with Benchmark and we look forward to having you again! Call us today so we can assist you in getting the perfect beach vacation all set up!
Submitted on Oct 16, 2019
Very nice rental
by Marthasville MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved the kitchen and family room area! Very spacious, great for entertaining. King size bed in Master bedroom was very comfortable.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for your review Kim! We do appreciate when our guests take the time to give us a review! Isn't this a lovely, cozy home!! Feels like being at home with the beach just down the street! Great decor, well stocked kitchen and several outdoor seating areas can all be enjoyed at 171 Seacrest. Great location as well - the total package is right here waiting for your call. Call Benchmark today and let's make all of your beach vacation dreams a reality!
Submitted on Jul 26, 2019
Super Nice Beach House!
by Franklin TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Adorable house with nice upgrades and finishes. Decorated extremely well and outfitted perfectly for our stay. A straight shot to the beach that was an easy walk even with all our gear. Quiet street away from all the noise and commotion of more densely packed areas, but just a short walk or bike ride from restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay here again!
Response from Benchmark Management
Melanie, thank you so much for taking time to write a review on 171 Seacrest! We could not agree more that this home is in a fantastic location! It is very close to the beach yet tucked away from the commotion. It is just a short drive away from all the great shops and restaurants that 30A has to offer! We hope you will come see us again very soon!
Submitted on Jun 4, 2019
Great beach trip!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great beach house, plenty of room, space is exquisitely decorated, house has everything you need and more, nice outdoor space with chairs, fire pit & barbeque,great location, quiet area,just a few minutes stroll from the beach. Management was a pleasure to deal with from booking, to the stay and departure. Great restaurants & shopping within walking or biking distance. Will be back, for sure!
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at 171 Seacrest! We think you said it all! Want to have a 5 star experience in paradise? Call Benchmark today and let us tell you all about 171 Seacrest!
Submitted on May 2, 2019
Absolutely Awesome
★★★★★ 5 of 5
When we first arrived and open the door, we were in awe. The placed looked good, smelled good, open and airy. The stay was nice and quiet. I could actually hear the waves when I let up the window. The place was stocked with everything you needed. A must return vacation..
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Hearing that you had a fantastic vacation is what we love to hear! This home is just a short 3 minute walk to the beach and is a great place to relax after a day at the beach. Cozy yet spacious it is an ideal space for a family to stay. We hope to have you stay at 171 Seacrest again!
Submitted on Apr 29, 2019
Sparkling Coastal Cottage
by Nashville TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Though no beach view this property is a reasonable and straight stroll to the ocean. The street and boardwalk are charming which makes a pleasant stroll, or adult bikes provided make a quick lunch break back to the house. This location is perfect right between Alys-Rosemary and Seaside. Best of all the sunlight pours into a brand new living and kitchen area with gorgeous hardwoods and fantastic kitchen. My family of two was extremely comfy, but the house could reasonably entertain 6, even 8. I marked down slightly due to no beach view and construction in progress. Also notable is that the steps to the beach are very steep like most in the area, but this also protected the homes wonderfully from hurricane surge. (Neighborhood construction in progress as of 10-2018).
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review. This is a beautiful and charming home!! And while you cannot actually see the beach from the property - just a few minutes walk right down the road and you will behold one of the most beautiful sites you will ever see - the emerald waters of the Gulf coast! White sand and gorgeous sunsets will keep you relaxed and invigorated! After spending a tranquil day on the beach you can return home to your comfortable couch, prepare a delicious meal and just be happy! Call Benchmark today - let us take care of you and your family - we can make beach vacation dreams come true!
Submitted on Oct 20, 2018