Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Great place tucked away and close to beach
by Zionsville IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great location- we enjoyed being one block off the main road to avoid Spring Break traffic, bikes, and noise. Very close to beach access and walkable to everywhere you need to go. House is perfect for 6 with 3 nice bedrooms and enjoyed the decks and protected back pool. A few minor issues with hot water supply if 2-3 showered within a few hours, and property management company is bare bones on supplies with no extra TP, towels, or any kitchen supplies (just salt- not even pepper). Should charge $25-50 more a week and provide a bit of extra back up.
Submitted on Apr 6, 2024
Stairs, stairs, tetanus, and broken dryer and bad wifi
by St Louis MO
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Warning, this house has alot of stairs that are rotting, falling apart, and potentially give you more than happy memories, like tetanus or broken ankle. The dryer was not functioning, which seemed to be an ongoing complaint from previous occupants. Also, be prepared to bring your own pots/pans. This house is equipped with a really abused set of Teflon pots and pans that will shed “pepper” flakes in all food. The house wifi was spotty at best, often dropping signal every 20-30 minutes and the signal did not reach the second floor bdr.
Besides the negative comments the house was comfortably adequate for our stay and conveniently located within minutes walk to the beach. I would recommend this property if the stairs and wifi were remedied. I recommend Benchmark Properties for future vacation rentals.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Kimberly, thanks for staying with us at this property and for providing us with this review. We truly value your feedback! Your comments regarding the kitchen utensils have been taken into account and passed along to the proper parties. Please note however that had this been brought to our attention during the stay, we would have made the necessary checks and had someone from the team deliver additional pots and pans. We are also sorry that the internet was inconsistent. Please note hwoever that while most of our units have access to the internet; the service is not guaranteed as it is provided by a third party company. In the event guests experience issues with the WiFi; our team can only try to trouble shoot and then make contact with the relevant internet company. Please note that guest satisfaction means a lot to us as such we have reached out to the company to see how the service can be improved. Please note as well that our team will be making the necessary checks with the dryer and the stairs to ensure that they will not pose as issues for future stays. We want to thank you again for choosing to stay with us and do hope we can welcome you again soon for an even better vacation experience we know we can provide.
Regards
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 16, 2023
Southern Grounds
by Copley OH
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house is in a great location and area. Close to the public beach access. Our family enjoyed the stay. Pool area is nice and the house has that southern charm. The property could use some TLC on the upstairs balcony. Dryer went down towards the end of our week that could not be repaired prior to departure. Otherwise it would be 5’s all around.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi John, thanks for staying with us at this property and for providing us with this review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are so happy that you loved your stay and that you loved the proximity of the property to the beach access! Your comments regarding the balcony have been taken into account! We also apologize for the inconvenience with the dryer. Please note that we had to employ a third party company for repair. Due to them being a third party, we have no control over their work schedule. We can happily report however that this is no longer an issue as a new washer and dryer was installed. We do hope we can welcome you again soon for an even better vacation experience!
Regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 19, 2023
Great time at Seagrove Beach!
by Kenny
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house exceeded our expectations. Tons of room for our family of 4, and it is kept very clean. The location of this house is great - very close to a main beach access. We had some issues with the pool heater which was an annoyance to deal with on vacation, but everything got sorted out at the end of the day. (The pool heater was not working)
All in all we had a great time, thanks!
Submitted on Mar 16, 2023
through benchmark30a.com
FABULOUS Location
by auburn AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
They say the three most important features are, "Location, location, location" and this house has it. Access to the beach is FABULOUS! Not only is it a quick walk, there are no steps so we could pull our wagon right onto the beach. There were also showers at the top of the boardwalk. While there was a parking lot, it was just so much easier for us to walk!
The house comfortably sleeps 8. Nice open floor plan downstairs. The pool and deck area downstairs are a real plus. Was able to park one of the cars under the house which helped.
Had a few problems with the ice maker, microwave and one of the showers, but the house is under new management and there were so growing pains. I would expect it all to be straightened out in a month or two. Management was immediately responsive to my concerns.
Response from Benchmark Management
Kay,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your response. Southern Grounds is a home conveniently located directly north of 30A, on the quaint street of Montigo Avenue in the heart of Seagrove Beach! This beautiful street is located less than one mile from both Seaside and Watercolor – only a short walk, bike or drive to fun family activities, delicious restaurants, and desirable boutiques in the surrounding communities. We hope to see you again soon!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 7, 2022
Amazing Vacation House!
by Brazoria TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house an all the accommodations were superb.
Easy access to beach, restaurants and shopping,
The perfect vacation get away.
Response from Benchmark Management
Tammie,
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at Benchmark Management! We strive to offer our guest with a five-star experience and are happy to see we did just that for you! We hope you choose to book your future vacations with us at Benchmark Management, we would be glad to have you.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Jun 20, 2022
Wonderful experience
by Columbus OH
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This home was absolutely perfect for our family. The location was great and the pool was amazing. Benchmark was so easy to work with and any request we had, the were responsive almost immediately. Will definitely stay here again, made a wonderful vacation!
Response from Benchmark Management
Kelley, it is pleasing to hear you had such a great time with your family at southern Grounds. Only a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and store makes this a perfect spot for vacationers. Thank you for noticing our efforts in going above and beyond for our guests, it means a lot to us. We truly hope to see you soon for another enjoyable time!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Apr 3, 2022
nice house
by Farmington Hills MI
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Lovely house. Nicely furnished. Very nice yard with pool. We enjoyed our stay.
Response from Benchmark Management
Mark,
We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us at Benchmark Management. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the furnishings as well as the outside area and pool this property offers. We strive to provide the very best for our guest when they book with us at Benchmark Management. We hope you choose to stay with us for all your future trips to the beach, we would be glad to have you!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Mar 11, 2022
30A
by Hoffman Estates IL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Nice house. Could have used a few more glasses considering size of house.
Response from Benchmark Management
Peter,
Thank you for reviewing your stay with us at Benchmark Management. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property! We strive to provide our guest with the perfect spot for their trip to the beach! We will certainly pass along your recommendations for more glassware at the property to ensure the satisfaction of any future guest! We hope you choose to book with us again at Benchmark Management, we would be glad to have you!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Jan 20, 2022
A great week in Florida
by Saint Louis MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a great stay at Southern Grounds. Communication was always fast anytime we had a question. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We had the pool heated and enjoyed it throughout the week. The location is great, and the beach is a two minute walk. We would definitely stay here again!
Response from Benchmark Management
Michelle,
We are thrilled to hear you had a great vacation at Southern Grounds! We strive to provide our guest with the perfect location for their trip to the beach and are happy that was the case for you and your family! Thank you for letting us know that our team was responsive and attentive to any question you may have had while on your stay. We hope you consider staying with us again at Benchmark Management, we would be glad to have you!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Jan 4, 2022
Loved Southern Grounds!!
by Brownsburg IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We loved our stay here at Southern Grounds house and hope to return! Great pool and good size. Love all the porch/sitting options on all levels and the large front porch swing. Master BR very comfortable and the huge shower is great. Easy stroll to beach too and feels more secluded with the fence and tall pines. Communication with Benchmark was fast and easy for check in info and needs during our stay. Ready to go back!
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Christina,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Southern Grounds. 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.
You were great guest to host and we hope you will stay with us again.
We can’t wait to see you again for more fun on the beach and 30A
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 24, 2021
Just What We Needed
by Huntertown IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The property is in a great location, easy walk to the beach and bike ride to anything and everything you need. We bike a lot and enjoyed every second of it. Of course, our trip included a visit from TS Nicholas. Not to worry, a rain day was great at this property with the shutters on the deck. Beautiful deck. We had no problem with WiFi after we reset it and used our Apple TV and Firestick worked on the patio TV,. Sent pictures to friends of us on floats watching MNF!! High quality compared to other companies we have rented from. The bathroom outside is nice and the pics do not do the Main Suite justice, especially the bathroom. I’m not one to stay in the same property again, but that may change now. I let them know in my checkout the water pressure in the kitchen is low and the gas grill does not get as hot as it should.
Response from Benchmark Management
Nicholas,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Southern Grounds. 30A is by far the perfect location for a great vacation. We couldn’t be happier to hear that you had an amazing stay, and everything was to your liking. Thank you for making us aware of the minor issues you had at checkout, we took the opportunity to have them corrected after your departure. As a management company, we are grateful for your response to our efforts to provide you with quality service. We are looking forward to your continued visits.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Sep 23, 2021
Amazing!
by Brentwood TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a great time at Southern Grounds! Perfect location in Seagrove Beach. Very short walk to the beach and so close to seaside! Can hear the ocean from the front porch swing. The pool was a hit with my kids. It was dirty when we arrived but it was due to the tropical storms that had just hit the area. We requested to have the pool cleaned and it was done in a timely manner. The house was very clean and overall maintained well. I would definitely book Southern Grounds again and have already recommended it to friends. Thank you!
Response from Benchmark Management
Megan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your response. Our apologies that we let you down with the pool being dirty from the recent storms that came through our area. We work hard each and every day to bring our guests the best vacation experience. We can’t wait to see you again and make it a complete 5-star experience for you.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 28, 2021
Great rental! Would stay again!
by Dexter MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We loved this house! Great location and easy walk for our 4 young kids. Loved the pool for when we weren’t at the beach. It’s a great choice for your next vacation.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for your choice of Southern Grounds for your vacation and for your all-five rating of the house. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 14, 2021
You should stay here
by Birmingham AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great place, great location, great pool.
Response from Benchmark Management
James, 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 18, 2020
Very nice vacation
by Jeffersonville IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was great, very clean, and the pool was great to have. Easy to get to and close to the beach. The only comment I would have is that the path to get to the beach is very over grown; maybe it will be better once construction is complete. I would highly suggest bikes; there is a public access parking area that has steps to the beach that is just a block down 30 that I would go to.
Response from Benchmark Management
Sarah,
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a nice vacation at Southern Grounds. We hope that you will return to 30A in the future and book your stay through Benchmark Management.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 29, 2020
Perfect location
by Uccle
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Walking distance to the beach. Not far from restaurants and supermarket. Very cozy house in a nice neighborhood. Clean and organized.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hello Paolo!
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 May 28, 2020
Seagrove Beach
by arlington TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was spacious and we enjoyed it.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Ashley,
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 15, 2019
Wonderful Vacaton!
by N/A CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was perfect. The pool was very nice. It was a very short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay there again. My nephew left his stroller and Kelsey from Benchmark arranged to have it shipped back to them. She went above and beyond!
Response from Benchmark Management
Celisse,
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 our guests the best vacation experience. We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Sep 18, 2019
Southern Grounds Paradise
by Montgomery TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Southern grounds beach house was more than what we hoped for. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and had everything that you could need. The size of the private pool was an added bonus.
The house is secluded but still only a very short walk to the beautiful beach. We would recommend this house to anyone and would love to stay here again.
Submitted on Aug 22, 2018
Family of 5 vacay
by Paducah KY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Beautuful house....very comfortable and roomy. Loved all the porches and the pool. Watching a movie in the pool was a hit with our kids! Location is just far enough off busy 30a for peace and quiet but easy walk to beach. We learned not to try to take a wagon down the closer, sandy beach access and streamlined how we packed for the beach. We would book again in a heartbeat.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review! This is a lovely home and we love what you loved - it's quiet and feels as though it is off the beaten path but within minutes you are at the beach! The beach and all of it's glory - spend the day floating in the Gulf and tanning in the sun then come home to relax in the gorgeous pool. Time for dinner? Take an easy stroll down the road to Whiskey Bravo - you will not be disappointed! Prefer pasta? Head the other direction to Angelina's were pizza and ravioli await! This is a great location to experience 30A - home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Don't miss out - call Benchmark today!
Submitted on Aug 7, 2018
Family vacation in Florida
by Wichita Falls TX
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
NIce house in good location as long as path to beach across 30A remains open. No view of ocean. Lots of stairs. Pool was great after time at beach. No towel bars in bathrooms. Overall, I would return.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for your review! You are correct in that the Gulf cannot be seen from this property but it is just a quick walk down Montego Lane and across 30A and voila - you are there! This is a spacious home with a fantastic pool and outdoor area! There are indeed steps leading up to the front entrance but once you have maneuvered those there are bedrooms on the main floor if needed. Southern Grounds is located just off the busy 30A highway - down a quiet lane where you can relax and enjoy. Hop in the car and go a few minutes in either direction and you will experience some of the area's fabulous dining options! There are too many to experience in a week so call Benchmark today and tell us you need 2 weeks - we will be happy to accommodate!
Submitted on Jul 19, 2018
Awesome spot
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great house. Private pool was key for us. Good size. Master suite was huge and awesome bathroom. All other rooms were good size with nice bathrooms. Bikes and wagons were a nice addition. The walk to the beach was very quick and you have wagon to pull everything you need. Would definitely recommend and also stay there again. Our party size was 5 adults and one baby.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review! Isn't this property great??!! It is just a convenient location - you have privacy yet are only minutes to all the action! The pool is so relaxing as well. We do hope that you will be our guest again soon!
Submitted on Sep 10, 2017
Wonderful Property, Location, and Property Management Staff!
by Defuniak Springs FL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a small family reunion the first week of August 2017, and everyone loved the house! The location is excellent...down a side street, away from the traffic and noise, yet a very short walk to the beach and other activities. Overall, the house is a lovely "Old Florida" style, but the cleaning crew could do a better job between tenants, as the floors and windows were quite dirty. Still, I would recommend this property for your next vacation. The property management staff was excellent! Very efficient, professional, and friendly :)
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review! We have addressed a few issues with our cleaning crews and will continue to ensure that everything is ready to go!
Submitted on Aug 7, 2017