Local Property Management

Serving 30A, Destin and Panama City Beach

What Sets Benchmark Management Apart?

We understand that you want a great return on your investment property without the inconvenience of having to deal with it day to day - that’s where we come in. At Benchmark, we bring you a full-service management company, catering to vacation rentals, homes and condos along the Emerald Coast. Your vacation property is our passion.

Why Choose Benchmark?

100+
Years of Combined Experience
120k
Email Audience
117k
Social Following
65%
Direct Bookings
1k+
5–star Reviews
30
Properties Per Manager

Maximize Your Rental Income Potential

From ongoing financial analyses to data-driven marketing campaigns, Benchmark Management offers everything you need and more to see a high, sustainable return on your vacation rental.

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Hands-on Revenue Management

Your property gets the best of both worlds. Pricing generated by real-time data and demand, plus a full-time analyst deciding on the exact price for your home. That way your rental wins out over the competition every time.

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Proven Marketing Strategies

We use professional photography, an irresistible property description, Facebook & Google ads, and search engine optimization (SEO) to drive traffic, and keep occupancy high. Not to mention 117k social media followers, a 120k email list, and a 65% direct booking rate working on your behalf.

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No Hidden Fees

Not only do we handle vendor invoices at cost, but we prorate maintenance labor down to 15 minutes. You can trust that we will be upfront in all work we do for your home with everything outlined on your monthly owner statements.

Industry-Leading Home Care

We do Emerald Coast luxury vacation rental management the right way. This includes using local, trusted maintenance and housekeeping teams that work at the highest level 24/7. Our goal is to provide you with the total peace of mind and to deliver your guests the most enjoyable experience.

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Reliable In-House Maintenance

With us, you get a fast, professional maintenance team assigned to you to handle every maintenance request whether it's big or small. This ensures your property is treated with priority, stays polished, and runs smoothly nonstop.

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Thorough Housekeeping

Using an in-depth checklist every time, our cleaning team cares of your home as if it were their own. On top of that, we never allow check-ins until a Benchmark team member has seen and approved the work.

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Meticulous Inspections

Our inspectors check your home for issues after each departure, as well as once a month for extra quality control. In the offseason, we do a thorough inventory check. This, in combination with guest feedback, allows us to update your home's description and to present you with any items needed.

Personalized Partnerships

Like you, we value responsiveness and consistency in a partnership. That's just what we offer every day to keep our owner relationships strong.

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Transparent Owner Portal

Stay connected with your property through our online owner portal. Here you can view your statements, year-to-date income, and open maintenance requests. You can even use it to book your own stays.

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Unlimited Owner Use

Enjoy your vacation home as much as you'd like! As the property owner, you'll have full control and access to your property's calendar. We'll even clean the home, and have it ready for you before you arrive.

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Dedicated Owner Service Agent

Your Dedicated Owner Service Agent at Benchmark serves as your direct link, embodying communication, protection, and proactive problem-solving. Immersed in your property, they anticipate your needs, provide timely updates, and ensure its seamless operation – a commitment grounded in responsiveness and consistency.

Benchmark Management has met and exceeded all of our expectations. As an out of state homeowner we were very selective when choosing a firm. We knew we wanted someone who would provide clear, consistent communication as well as be a good business partner. The Benchmark team are true professionals in every sense of the word. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Benchmark Management. It is refreshing to know that a company takes pride in their service and values their relationships with

--Sandbox Owner

Benchmark Management is a great partner for us. They treat our property as if it were their own. We have constant communication from them and our needs are met every single time. My family and I have a great level of comfort knowing Benchmark is looking out for us.

--Just Add Water Owner

We couldn’t ask for a more attentive management company. The Benchmark staff understands how we want our rental home to be cared for, and they work to keep it that way for us and our guests. They are prompt to answer questions and resolve issues, and we trust their guidance since we are out of state.

--Southern Breeze Owner

We love Benchmark Management and their team! We had an emergency situation at our property and our Property Manager (Nicole) went above and beyond to personally resolve our issue. Exceptional customer care and service.

--Canal of a Good Time Owner

We are first time owners of a property in the 30A area and live out of state. We chose Benchmark Management to manage our property as a short term rental property. In addition, we wanted to enjoy the property ourselves. From the moment we met Jimmy McCracken we felt comfortable with the team at Benchmark. Each person we encounter here has been super friendly, knowledgeable, professional and just overall good people! They keep us in the loop regarding any issues encountered with renters and also the

--Beach Therapy Owner

The Finest Guest Experience

1,000+ 5–star guest reviews can't be wrong

Together with touchpoint automations and local support, we give guests the seamless luxury vacation experience they deserve.

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Automated Touchpoints

We automate every touchpoint to make things as easy as possible for your guests. This includes a pre-arrival email, text and email check-ins during their stay, and post-departure communication to leave a review.

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Thorough Guest Screenings

Only qualified guests get to enjoy your home. Our policies require that all guests are over 25 years of age, and that every 4 guests under age 25 have at least one guardian with them from check-in to the end of their stay. We don't allow partying or underage drinking, and we may require a Spring Break Rental Policy when applicable.

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Local Support

Along with 24/7 customer services support from our local team, your guests can have peace of mind with live response times from local guest relations agents.

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