Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Great beach access!
by Robin
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The best thing about this condo is that you walk directly out to the beach. It is a corner unit which makes it more private. It has a beautiful, direct view of the ocean. This condo is a perfect use of the space. It is beautifully decorated and was super convenient to have the extra half bath for our grown daughter who slept on the bunk bed. Also great is a hallway door, so the bunk bed area can be closed off to the early risers. We really enjoyed our stay! (We also called for assistance once and management promptly came out in about an hour.)
Submitted on Jan 9, 2022
through benchmark30a.com
Our Favorite Condo By Far!
by Sherwood AR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We have been coming to 30A for around 30 years, and this was our favorite condo that we have stayed in. It is roomy, well arranged and decorated, with plenty of amenities, including a Keurig coffee maker! Before we left, we reserved our stay for next year!
Response from Benchmark Management
Charles,
It is always warming to hear reviews like yours. We are thankful that you took the opportunity to share your feedback on your stay at A Happy Little Condo. We try to maintain a home away from home feel in all our units and couldn't be happier to hear we exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to see you again!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Nov 23, 2021
A Happy Little Condo Eastern Shores
by Mountain Brook AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We really enjoyed our stay at Eastern Shores Condos, 201 A Happy Little Condo. It was perfect for me and my wife. There is also room for 2-3 children if you need that. The condo was beautifully appointed and right on the beach. What more could you ask for!!!
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Tim,
Thank you for reviewing your stay with us at Benchmark Management. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip! We strive as a company to provide our guest with the perfect location for their vacation and are glad to hear that was the case for you and your wife. We hope you chose to stay with us again at Benchmark Management, we would be glad to have you!
Thank you, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Oct 7, 2021
Favorite 30A Hide Away
by Cullman AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
My husband and I spent the last week in September in this lovely little condo 201 at Eastern Shores. We love this end unit because it feels more open with the extra windows and also more private being on the bottom floor. It’s also beautifully decorated and comfortable. The close proximity to the beach is a definite plus. Perfect location for daily walks toward Seaside and restaurants or longer scenic and less crowded bike rides toward Rosemary.
Our door code wouldn’t initially activate so called the management number and they sent someone within minutes to get us inside. The nice man also took the time to help us get phones connected to the internet and how to operate the TV. Before arrival Benchmark Management sent several emails or texts with helpful information to make out stay enjoyable. Also provided numbers if needed anything during our stay. Many thanks to them. I’ve already booked for a spring stay because I love this unit and location!
Response from Benchmark Management
Lucinda,
We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us at Benchmark Management. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the layout and décor this property provides, as well as the proximity to the beach. As a company, we strive for our guest to have a memorable stay free of hassle and stress. We are happy to hear this property and our team where able to assist in making that a reality for you. We hope you consider booking with us for all your future vacations, we would be glad to have you!
Thank you, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Oct 7, 2021
3rd stay in "A Happy Little Condo"
by GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Very satisfied with the Benchmark service and stay in this condo
Response from Benchmark Management
Jane,
Thank for you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Eastern Shores 201. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the quality service we provided throughout your stay. Guest satisfaction is our #1 priory as we look forward to giving our guests the best vacation experience. We can't wait to see you again!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Sep 21, 2021
Such a nice place!
by Tom & Cindy
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We have stayed at Eastern Shores a couple times but this is our first time in "Happy Little Condo". We loved your renovations. Such a nice place! Enjoying walks on the beach and the sunsets. We discovered Eden Gardens State Park - what beautiful grounds and loved seeing the old live oaks! Love the condo décor and the larger bunk on the bottom! So nice being right by the ocean and hearing the soothing sounds of the waves.
Submitted on Aug 26, 2021
Looking Forward To Returning
by Hopkins Family
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We have been vacationing at Eastern Shores since 2014. We fell in love with Eastern Lake's outflow and the gorgeous emerald water at the beach. I think this is our 3rd stay in your unit and we love your renovations. The kitchen and living area have such a well designed, inviting use of space. Our family has enjoyed your collections of games, especially "Riddle Me This at meals. It has been a beautiful week from our paddle boards. We have seen a manatee (two different days!), 3 sharks, countless dolphins and rays, a turtle, and a pod of tarpon. We have made more memories as a family this week and we look forward to returning to what is indeed a "Happy Little Condo".
Submitted on Jul 29, 2021
Great condo!
by Garland TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved this condo! Very pretty and renovated. Great view on the ocean and just steps away from the beach. We love not having to climb stairs and can easily go back and forth for lunch and breaks. It’s an end condo and has a nice breeze that comes through on the patio!
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Diana,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Eastern Shores Condos. We were happy to have you and are so grateful by your
response. We love this accesses, yes it is so easy, and the unit looks great. We work hard each and every day to bring ours guests the best vacation experience.
We thank you for the feedback it helps to improve on our properties. We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 23, 2021
Definitely Be Back!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
First time in your condo. Beautifully done. Usually stay next door, but your's was so pretty we came to it instead. Been coming to Eastern Shores for at least the last 10 years. To Seagrove for at least 25 years. We are a group of six "old ladies" from South US. Most of us are retired school teachers. We love this area. It is our happy place to relax and rejuvenate. Thanks for sharing your "Happy Little Condo" with us. We'll definitely be back next year.
Submitted on Jun 18, 2021
Great condo!
by Noblesville IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The place was very clean and well kept. I didn’t know there was a keurig coffee machine I was told it was Mr. Coffee. Not a big deal but it would of been nice to know. Overall it is a beautiful and tastefully decorated condo.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you choosing to stay at Eastern Shores 201 - A Happy Little Condo for your vacation. We greatly appreciate your all-five rating of the property. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 14, 2021
Eastern Shores 201
by Cleveland TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Unit was exactly as described, easy keypad entry. Rental process was easy. We had an issue with the tv that was our fault but Benchmark was very responsive to the problem. Beautiful location, the ocean was amazing.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for choosing to stay in Eastern Shores 201 for your vacation and for your all-five rating of the property. We're so glad the rental and entry processes were easy and that the water was amazing. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 24, 2021
Great place
by Tulsa OK
★★★★★ 5 of 5
First time here and loved this place! Great location with great views from back porch. Very comfortable with nice up to date decor. Would definitely stay here again!
Response from Benchmark Management
William,
We greatly appreciate your glowing review. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your response. We're ecstatic to hear we provided a great stay and that the home exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Eastern Shores.
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 8, 2021
Great location
by Mendham NJ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
When you walk in and see the beach so close you know you are on vacation! Floors were a bit dirty and some items could have been cleaner when we arrived but overall great place!
Response from Benchmark Management
We're so pleased that you found Eastern Shores 201 to be in a great location. We apologize for the cleanliness issues. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Apr 17, 2021
Great Location. Beautiful Condo
by Tegacay SC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We loved the location, condo layout, amenities and decor. It was the perfect spot for our long weekend away. Great space and everything one needs.
Response from Benchmark Management
Amy, thank you so much for your response! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon! Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jan 6, 2021
Best spot on 30a!
by VESTAVIA HILLS AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Happy Little Condo was amazing! We’ve stayed all over 30a and this was hands down the best place! Super clean and beautifully decorated with everything you could possibly need in a rental. We loved the short walk down the condo’s boardwalk to the beach and the beautiful sunsets right from the patio. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas and we will definitely be back!
Response from Benchmark Management
Paige, we are so glad you had a great stay at Eastern Shores! It really is the perfect spot. We do our very best to make sure our guests have the best stay possible! We can't wait for you to come back! Benchmark Management
Submitted on Dec 29, 2020
Fall Family Vacation
by Bernice LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
My family and I enjoyed spending the week celebrating birthdays and just getting away. It was everything and more. The decor was beautiful, and the condo had everything we needed. Thanks Happy Little Condo for the awesome week!
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Karla,
Thank you so much for allowing us to help in celebrating birthdays! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Eastern Shores 201. It truly is a beautiful condo, not to mention the amazing views!! We hope to see you and your family again soon! Thanks again, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
We had a wonderful week!
by Roswell GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This unit was every comfortable and well appointed! We have already booked it for next summer! Have been staying at Eastern Shores for many years and love the location. Especially enjoyed this renovated unit this time! Only downside was the lack of instructions to work the ttv’s and DVD player. Would also love a dvd in the bedroom. Overall it was a wonderful stay and looking forward to next year!
Response from Benchmark Management
Gail,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear you loved Eastern Shores and can not wait to welcome you back next year!! This is an amazing property and am so glad you had a great time. We will pass along the concern regarding instructions for the tv and DVD player.
Thanks again,
Benchmark ManagementGail,
Thank you so much for such great feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed the updates! During off season, we will be trying to get some TV instructions put into the properties! We will mention the DVD player suggestion to the homeowner to see if that would be something they are interested in adding. We will see you again soon!
Thank you,
Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Best Condo Ever
by Niloo Via Facebook
★★★★★ 5 of 5
I was looking for a place that I felt comfortable taking my kids (ages 6 & 3) during this crazy covid season. This place was it! … hands down the perfect condo for my crew.
Lots of beaches make you set up tents behind the chairs so you don’t really have a view. We were allowed to set up 15’ from the water. We took our canopy/tent, which provided a good measure of social distance, and we got to be right on the water! There is also a little lake nearby. When it rains it makes a small river to the ocean, complete with little rapids. It made for a natural water park. The kids had the best time rafting into the ocean, playing in the rapids, and jumping off the side. This made for super fun rainy days. The kids also loved finding shells, clams, ghost crabs, hermit crabs, and even a seahorse!
Our family always stays right on the beach, but this was hands down the closest we have ever been. I think there were 3 steps in total. We were so close to our unit we could run inside quickly to grab popsicles or a forgotten pair of sunglasses. This will be our go-to unit even after covid passes. There was not a single thing I’d want to change. We genuinely LOVED EVERY SECOND! Everyone was so sad to leave. We cannot wait to go back!
Submitted on Aug 15, 2020
Relaxing Week at the Beach
by Columbia TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a wonderful week! The condo was perfect...clean and nicely remodeled. We love staying on the first floor because we can walk directly out our patio doors to beach!
Response from Benchmark Management
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 Jun 29, 2020
by Kelly via Facebook
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a lovely stay at Happy Little Condo. Our family had plenty of room. We had stunning beachfront views from every window. The condo is so beautiful. It looks like the cover of a Serena and Lily catalog - crisp white and ocean blue decor. The furnishings are pretty and comfortable. The kitchen is modern and well-appointed. My 8 year old loved the built-in bunk beds and nooks for her books and stuffed animals.
Submitted on Jun 1, 2020
Eastern Shores 201
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We have stayed in this condo before and preferred the non-carpet flooring throughout over units that had carpet in the bedroom. We love the location and with the recent redecorating I think it's hard to compete with this condo. You can't get closer to the beach and on the rare occasion that we have needed to call, we received great customer service. We have a big truck and the parking spaces are tight; but, fortunately the 201 parking spot is on the end so we had easy access. Making the bunk alcove deeper was a great idea. Our son is 6'3" and he said he thought it was a queen size bed on the lower bunk and it was way more comfortable than the twin bunks that were there before.
Submitted on Jun 23, 2019
Review of Eastern Shores Unit 201 - March 2019
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We have stayed in unit 201 the past three years. It was quite a surprise to see the unit this spring. The unit was sold in 2018 and the new owners totally renovated the unit. They replaced the floors, ceilings, wall coverings and doors. The galley kitchen was torn out and replaced with a ‘L’ shaped kitchen with all new countertops and a large storage cabinet. They replaced all the appliances (fridge, stove, microwave, washer & dryer) also the furniture, larger dining table and chairs. New dishes, glasses, pots and pans etc. New and larger TVs in the living room and bedroom. The bathrooms were also renovated with new vanities, sinks and toilets. The two bunk beds were lengthened and the lower bunk was changed from a single to a double. Friends of ours stayed over for 4 days and slept in the lower bunk instead of the sofa sleeper. They said it was the best sleep they have had in years. While we were there we locked in January and February for 2020 and 2021. With its location and friendly neighbors it’s the best unit we have stayed in since we started vacationing in Seagrove Beach in 2013.
Submitted on Apr 29, 2019
Truly a Happy Condo
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This unit right on the water is perfect. The decor and colors are calming and homey and the view is incredible. Since you are on the far corner, no one is walking in front of the windows or stopping to dry off to obstruct your view. Numbered parking spots guarantee there is no parking issue and the unit is quiet (never heard the people beside us or above us.) We will definitely book again!
Response from Benchmark Management
We're happy you enjoyed your stay at A Happy Little Condo!Thanks for your review. We look forward to seeing you back at the Beach!
Submitted on Mar 17, 2019