Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Monterey A201
by Tuscaloosa AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great condo with unbelievable beach view. Kids loved the beach but having the pool was great too. Benchmark Management made the process so easy. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again. The only thing I would note is that the toaster didn't work and it is about time for a new blender, other than than that everything was perfect.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you so much for your positive review, Charles! We are thrilled that you and your family enjoyed the condo, especially the beach and the pool. We always strive to provide an easy and enjoyable experience, and we are glad we helped make the process smooth for you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the toaster and blender, and we have already opened a request for replacements. We want everything to be in perfect working order for your next stay. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Sep 17, 2024
Good overall
by Ballwin MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We stayed 4 nights at the end of July - 4 adults, 2 young kids. The condo is updated in most areas and served its purpose just fine. The location to the beach and the pool are excellent. We had an issue with the garbage disposal and it was resolved the next day - no impact to our trip it at all and handled very well by Benchmark. There were a few things that could be improved:
-The bathrooms could use an update, especially the toilets. Likely original to the condo
-Only one dish towel was provided which made drying dishes or air drying kids cups/bottles a bit challenging
-The rug in the living room is disgusting and moves very easily when walked on. Very easy to trip over and needs to be replaced.
-Empty flower pots on the patio with dead plants that just take up space and look ugly
-No wine opener in the kitchen - had to go buy one at Publix
-No pantry or any good place to store food. There is a weird area next to the fridge that has a lot of counter space but otherwise, groceries just have to sit on the kitchen counters.
-The table and chairs on the patio are great to sit in. The table is a bit unsteady though.
-The view is partially obstructed by a few tall, ugly bushes. It would be nice if the HOA would allow for those to be removed. You pretty much look right at them from the patio.
A few notes to renters:
-There is both a Keurig and 2 drip coffee makers. We were told it only had a Keurig
-There are a ton of leftover beach chairs and some beach toys in the bedroom closet. We were told there wasn’t anything left behind and wish we would have known.
-Publix is a short 5-minute drive away
Overall we were happy with the rental for our shorter stay. I would stay in the Monterey Condos again but would likely choose a different unit next time.
Response from Benchmark Management
We appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad to know that you had a great time at the beach with your family! It’s wonderful to hear that our team was able to assist you promptly during your stay. We’re also grateful for your suggestions regarding the bathrooms and other amenities. Rest assured, we will consider your insights as we work to improve the property. We hope to see you again at Monterey Condos!
Regards,
Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Aug 1, 2024
Family Trip to Florida
by Plano TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Condo was awesome! We have stayed at this specific one a couple of years ago and love how close to the beach it is. The Condo is very clean and we love this area because the beach is not crowded like other areas. This area is great to just decompress at the beach and now there is a Publix 5 minutes away to make grabbing groceries easy. Absolutely would stay here again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for your wonderful review, Tim! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness of the condo. It is great to know that the proximity to the beach and the new Publix made your stay even more convenient. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 30, 2024
great location!!!
by Brandon MS
★★★★★ 5 of 5
the condo was very nice..suggestions: It needs an ice maker..the closet in front bedroom left no room for guests..
Submitted on Jun 19, 2024
Beautiful view
by Greensboro NC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Beautiful view and good location. Beach service was a nice perk . Having chairs and umbrella set up each morning. Condo was nice and clean. Decor lacking. Some minor maintenance needs to be addressed.
Overall good place to stay.
Response from Benchmark Management
Dear Tracy,
Thank you for your review of Monterey Condo A201! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful view, location, and beach service. It's great to hear that the condo was clean and met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the decor and maintenance, and we will ensure these areas are addressed to enhance the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
Best regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Apr 2, 2024
Wonderful stay at Monterey Condo!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Check in was a breeze and we found the condo is wonderful condition. We especially appreciated the bunk beds in the hallway; our grands had a wonderful place to sleep!
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for staying with us at Monterey Condos. We are so happy to hear that you had a seamless check-in process. We ensure that our guests receive check-in information and codes a week prior to their arrival as well as on the day of arrival to help with the check-in. We are also available via text, email, chat or phone call to assist if needed. We are happy that you found the condo wonderful and that you especially loved the bunk beds. We are so thrilled that you found them comfortable. It is always a task to find appropriate bedding for vacation rentals as each person has their unique preference. Monterey Condos is a lovely complex, we would truly love to welcome you again soon for another lovely stay with us.
Regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 17, 2023
Wonderful vacation home!
by Franklin TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We enjoyed our stay at Monterey condos very much! Beautiful views, lots of privacy and comfortable and clean condo with very nice beach decor. We would love to come back. The only troublesome issue was the Wi-Fi which made it tough to work from a laptop. That would be our only recommendation for improvement. Otherwise we would love to come back!
Response from Benchmark Management
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Monterey Condos. We do our best to ensure that our guests have a lovely time! Thank you as well for your positive cleaning remarks! We have taken your comment regarding the internet into account. Please note however that although most of our properties have internet access. We do not guarantee internet connectivity due to service being provided by an outside vendor as well as other factors. We have however passed your comments along to the proper parties. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please know that geust satisfaction is our priority! We want to thank you again for choosing to stay with us, We hope we can welcome you again soon for another lovely stay.
Regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 15, 2023
Will stay again!!
by Franklin TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
It was a great stay. The condo was so clean and the location was great! We loved hearing the waves from inside! The staff were all great too! Will stay again!!
Response from Benchmark Management
Joey, we are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay at Monterey Condos A201! A clean condo and the soothing sound of ocean waves can indeed make for a wonderful and relaxing experience. If you ever plan another trip or have any questions or requests, feel free to reach out. Safe travels, and we hope your future stays are just as enjoyable!
We hope to host you again real soon for more waves crashing and sunsets!
Kind regards,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Mar 24, 2023
First stay in Seacrest Beach
by Indianapolis IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The condo is beautiful and very spacious. View was incredible!! Our stay was 10/22 - 10/31, unfortunately high winds really stirred up red tide, warned to stay off the beach = people were wearing masks and it wasn’t because of Covid. Explore the area it is wonderful, gets bikes with your points!!! 2 chair beach service is provided by the owners = huge plus. I would absolutely rent again!!
Response from Benchmark Management
Deborah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to inform us of how your stay at Monterey Condos A201 went! We are thrilled to know your overall experience with us was a positive one. We do apologize for the issues that raised from the red tide during your stay. If there was something we could do about it, we most certainly would. Monterey Condos A201 is a beautifully decorated beach front condo. There’s nothing more relaxing that walking out onto the condos patio and listening to the waves hit the shore that is just steps away! We truly look forward to your return!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Nov 2, 2021
KS
by Jeffersonville IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a wonderful week. The condo was as it was listed and perfect for 3 couples. It had a great location on 30a.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Kim,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Monterey Condos. We were happy to have you and are so grateful by your
response. This unit has been a favorite of many guest due to all the updates and the view, It is simply breath taken.
We work hard each and every day to bring ours guests the best vacation experience possible.
We can’t wait to see you again here on 30A.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 30, 2021
Great vacation rental.
by Seneca SC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Rental experience was perfect. Unit was exactly as described. Super easy check in/out. Emails prior to check in were super informative. I would recommend Benchmark Rentals for vacation rentals always.
Response from Benchmark Management
Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are honored to have you and are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! 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 May 19, 2021
Family Vacation
by Petal MS
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We rented this property over Mother's Day weekend for a short stay with our two children and my sister. We found the property in great condition, very clean, and well appointed to suit our needs. The extra toys in the closet came in handy after our 18 month old grew bored with the few things we had brought. This property has a great location if you are wanting to be near Rosemary and Alys but avoid the crowded beaches. It was very quiet and we had plenty of room to play on the beach. The beach service doesn't take up the whole beach here like they do at some other properties, which was nice as we had our own space to set up our umbrellas and chairs. The heated pool was wonderful for our kids as the ocean water was still quite chilly. The location of this condo puts you about 1.5 miles from Rosemary and 1.5 miles from The Hub. This gave us easy bicycle access to plenty of restaurants and shops. We would likely stay at this property again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for you all-five rating of Monterey Condos A201. We greatly appreciate this positive feed back. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 18, 2021
Great Condo!
by Irvine NA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This condo was perfect for us. It seemed as if everything was brand new. The furniture and decorations were on point. We loved watching the sunset and playing yard games in the lawn.
Location cannot be beat. Highly recommend.
Response from Benchmark Management
We're pleased that Monterey Condos A201 provided the perfect location for your beach vacation. Thank you for the all five rating. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Apr 12, 2021
March at 30A
by Nashville TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Super easy. The app had everything you needed to check in and check out. They also kept you up to date with info through email. Great Experience.
Response from Benchmark Management
We're pleased to know that your experience was extraordinary. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Mar 29, 2021