Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Excellent stay
by Little Rock AR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We enjoyed our stay at The Palms. The condo was comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed. The walk to the beach was short and the beach was never crowded. The one complaint would be the road noise you could hear in the master bedroom. Checking in and out was super easy. We had no issues during our stay.
Response from Benchmark Management
leAnn,
We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at The Palms. We strive to offer our guest a 5-star vacation when they book with us, and we are thrilled to hear we were able to do just that for you! We hope you choose to book your future trips with us at Benchmark Management, we would be honored to have you stay with us again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Jul 17, 2023
Great Weekend
by Jackson TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Our rental was recently updated and was perfect. since we couldn’t get ocean view because we booked too late, we enjoyed the quiet on our side. Benchmark was great. We had a stove issue and they came right out to fix it. I will use them again.
Submitted on May 27, 2023
Beautiful Getaway
by Metamora MI
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We enjoyed everything about our stay at this beachside condo. It was in top notch condition with newer finishes and more spacious than expected. Perfect location; a few steps to the beach, a short bike ride to Seaside and a short car ride to Rosemary Beach. Benchmark was also a pleasure to deal with and provided excellent communication. Looking forward to booking with them again.
Submitted on Apr 3, 2023
Great rental
by Mount juliet TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great location, perfect size condo for my family, beach access was super easy
Submitted on Mar 13, 2023
Fantastic , Cozy Condo
by Marietta GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
I booked this unit for a month. It is well stocked with everything you need. They provide plenty of linens. Having a Keurig and a coffee maker allows for options. The unit was clean. I was grateful for a washer and dryer , broom, and vacuum, especially being there so long. There is one thing I would suggest, providing a swiffer mop for long term rentals. Overall, I had no issues with the unit. It was like being home away from home. Great location for beach, biking, shopping, and restaurants. I love that I can park my car and take my bike everywhere!
Response from Benchmark Management
Andrea, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us! It's our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad this commitment was reflected in your visit. We certainly appreciate your kindness and are happy to welcome you back for as many stays!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 18, 2022
30A vacation
by Lubbock TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Fantastic little condo. Very clean and well kept. Nicely updated and very functional with plenty of room for my family of 4. Love the beachside location with a private beach.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Garrett,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were happy to have you and the family stay at our rental.
We are so pleased you found it well suitable for yourself and your family.
We thought the location was great as well, and love the updates that we were able to provide.
Just makes it so enjoyable for a beach stay. We work hard each and every day to bring ours guests the best vacation experience.
We think you are great guests and we look forward to having you again in our home away from home rental.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 9, 2022
Great place to stay
by downers grove IL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This place was perfect for me , my hubs danc and 2 kids. Space and layout worked out great. The only thing i wish we had was an gulf view; in the bigger scope of things it didn’t matter too much as the interior of the unit was very much upgraded and welcoming, we were across from the pool
And under a 5 min walk to the beach. Love this area of seagrove - i would go again next year
Response from Benchmark Management
Elias,
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 hope to see you again soon!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 4, 2022
Great condo located close to everything on 30A
by covington KY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The condo was exactly as advertised. We will be booking this unit again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Adam, this is very heartwarming to know! It's our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad this commitment was reflected in your visit. We certainly appreciate your kindness and are happy to welcome you back for as many stays!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Apr 19, 2022
Great place, great location
by Murfreesboro TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Really enjoyed this condo! Close to the beach, no need to cross 30A. Very clean and newly updated furniture, kitchen and bathrooms. Comfortable beds. I'll rent this unit again! Only complaint was fridge water filter needed replacement.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for sharing your experience at Palms D5. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priority always. It warms our heart to hear you would stay with us again. The water filter has since been changed by our maintenance team, next time do not hesitate to let us know if you have an issue. We are already looking forward to your return!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Mar 15, 2022
Getaway from the cold weather.
by Williston OH
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Very much enjoyed our stay. The unit was D5 and all recently renovated and well stocked. The location was great with walkable places to eat. You cannot beat the beach and water at Seagrove.
Response from Benchmark Management
John,
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We are happy to have provided you with a great location to get away from the colder weather. We hope you consider booking with us for all your future trips to the beach, we would be glad to have you!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Mar 7, 2022
40th on 30A!
by Highland village TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
My wife and family have been vacationing on the Emerald Coast for 20 years. My wife and I usually visit 3 times a year. We look for quiet places with great access to the beach and in this case a place that has been updated. Palms D5 checks all 3 boxes and then some! This condo is over the top wonderful. Clean, new, and the management company and owners are wonderful. This will be our getaway for the foreseeable future. We were originally scheduled to stay in August but due to Covid we had to cancel last minute and the owners were VERY accommodating and let us move our week. Top notch place and a pleasure to do business!
Response from Benchmark Management
John,
We are thrilled to hear this property and our company provided you with a wonderful trip! We strive to offer our guest a 5-star experience when vacationing with us and are glad to hear that was the case for you. We are happy to hear you will be returning to Benchmark Management for your future trips to the beach, we can’t wait to have you.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Nov 17, 2021
Sweeter than sweet
by Murfreesboro TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Very nice and updated rental. The condo was very clean and we would absolutely stay again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Darin,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are grateful to hear you would love to stay with us at Palms D5 again. We try our best to provide our guests with an amazing vacation experience and could not be happier with your review of this unit. We look forward to helping you plan your next beach vacation.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Oct 5, 2021
Loved it!
by Albertville AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Beautifully decorated, high end style, well stocked, thoughtful. We loved it! No ocean view, but the convenience and ease of getting on the beach was great! We will definitely keep this in mind for future bookings!
Response from Benchmark Management
Cynthia,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We were honored to have you and are so humbled by your response. We work hard each day to bring our guests the best vacation experience. We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 18, 2021
The Palms D5
by Searcy AR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Our first time to this area and we loved it. The room was perfect, clean and updated so cute. Just a short walk to the beach access gate which was so convenient. Our kids loved the bunk beds. Our bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had everything you needed for cooking. We would totally stay here again.
Response from Benchmark Management
Allison,
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Palms this summer! This unit offers a more modern feel with watercolor, wood, and wicker decorations that help start your stay off right by welcoming you into a warm, peaceful space to relax in. We are glad to hear your whole family was able to enjoy their stay with us in unit D5 and we would be honored to welcome you all back for another beach getaway with us.
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Aug 15, 2021
Great location on 30A
by Thibodaux LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Excellent Condo!!
Response from Benchmark Management
Shanna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in feedback! We always appreciate our guests taking the time to send in reviews, as your words and recommendations help us grow as a company! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Palms D5! It is such a cute and charming unit and perfectly located to the beach as well as shopping and dining! We look forward to hosting many more upcoming stays with you!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jul 26, 2021
Good time at the beach
by Roswell GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Always a fabulous time visiting Seaside. The unit at the Palms was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed.
Response from Benchmark Management
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Palms D5. Your all-five rating of the condo is greatly appreciated. Please come again!
Benchmark Management
Submitted on May 19, 2021
Great Stay in 30A
by Arlington TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Positive: We loved the location! Condo is spacious and Located right on the bike trail and just steps to the beach. It’s a short bike ride to Seaside and about 7miles to Rosemary Beach. We appreciated the convenience of having a washer/dryer and parking was super easy. Benchmark Management was very kind to let us in a bit earlier because it was cold day and we had a baby with us! Condo was clean although it felt like it could use a refresh.
Negatives: There was a lot of construction going on in the parking lot. Didn’t bother us too much but some people might not like that on their vacation! The master bed was advertised as a “King” but it’s definitely a smaller.
Response from Benchmark Management
Hi Kim,
Thank you for the review of Palms D05, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please come back and see us soon!
Sincerely,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jan 16, 2021
Everything was fine - Fix bed description
by Nolensville TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This is more of my overall experience than the place. I booked a unit a little nicer and with a better view than this one, but the AC wasn't working so I ended up here. Decent place, VERY convenient to the beach (best part) BUT the description said it was a king-size bed and it's only a queen. All in all, good place. My commentary is more towards my situation than this unit.
Response from Benchmark Management
Christoper,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are truly sorry you had to be relocated last minute due to the ac issues in your original unit. I would like to thank you and your wife for your complete understanding and kindness while we were working with you to find another property. I sincerely apologize for the issues with the bedding and we have reported this to our web department to correct. I am happy to hear you were happy with the location. The Palms is located conveniently to shops and restaurants and not to mention the short walk to the beach!! We hope you see you and your wife again soon to provide you with a 5 star experience.
Thanks again,
Benchmark Management
Submitted on Nov 21, 2020
Loved the condo, but communiction could have be better.
by GRANBURY TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved the condo and had a great overall stay. Struggled with the rental company's communication on beach conditions prior to the stay as the beaches around our condo and beach access had a lot of black wash out, debri, etc. from Sally. When we called a few days prior to our arrival we were told that outside of some beach erosion they were in great condition. That was not the case and wish they would have communicated the actual condition to give us an opportunity to switch locations. We ended up walking several blocks down so the kids could enjoy the beach so it worked out and the condo was excellent.
Response from Benchmark Management
Scott,
Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear that the beach wasn't in great shape after Hurricane Sally came through! We do try to be as honest with our guests as possible, but sometimes it is hard to get eyes on every beach. We do apologize if that was not disclosed to you! Beach conditions are not in our control so we do not typically offer to swap units due to undesirable beach conditions. We are glad that you were able to make the most of your stay as this is a great unit! We do hope that you will come back and see us again, and that the beaches are perfect when you do!
Thank you,
Benchmark Management.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Great stay at The Palms D5!
by Rockwall TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This was our third time to stay at the Palms and our second time to stay in D5! The Palms can’t be beat. It is in a great location, the units are well maintained and equipped with what you need for your stay. D5 had been refreshed since our last stay in the unit. We’ll be back for sure!!
Response from Benchmark Management
Jason,
Thank you for your positive feedback on the Palms at Seagrove and for returning there more than once!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Submitted on Jun 13, 2020
Fabulous Family Beach Retreat
by Tallahasee FL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Terrific furnishings and welcoming touches to perfectly clean condo close to the beach. Steps to the pool and beach, well kept property we have stayed at twice before. A hundred yards to bike rental and most gorgeous shore! Great entertainment system and wifi for kids. They love the bunk beds and two bathrooms! We will be back again soon!
Response from Benchmark Management
We are delighted that you had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you back in the near future!
Submitted on Mar 24, 2020
Perfect stay!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The condo was perfect for our stay. We’ve stayed in every building at the Palms. I really enjoyed D5. The decor is beautiful, the furnishings comfortable and it was clean. My only complaint is the lighting. Being older I tend to need more light. The lamps were beautiful but not bright. Although there were overhead lights, I prefer lamps.
But that is just a very small complaint. Everything else was wonderful!
The Palms is the best place on the beach too stay!
Submitted on Oct 6, 2019
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We always enjoy our stay at Palms D5 for our annual girls trip!
Submitted on Jul 30, 2019
Palms D5
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved Palms D5. Tastefully decorated and had all the comforts of home, including a Keurig ??. Would stay there again.
Submitted on Feb 20, 2017
Love this place!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
I have stayed at the Palms for years! Always clean. Love this place!
Submitted on Aug 25, 2016
Palms D5
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Condo was decorated tastefully, was just steps to the beach and pool. Very clean and comfortable. We have been coming to the Florida panhandle for years, this was a last minute trip, we think we have found a new favorite. The Location was great. Seaside was just down the road with the food trucks, amazing! Destin and Panama City were close enough for us to go to both. Our favorite thing was that the private beach access allowed us not to fight a crowd. At night we would walk and could see the stars at it wasn't lit up by the city. Very quaint! The only downfall was the rug in the hallway. We all slipped on it until we decided to roll up and store it until we left. Hope to secure this condo for next year!
Submitted on Aug 15, 2016
★★★★★ 5 of 5
First to to the Destin area, we are making plans to return. Garrett Realty could not have been more professional. Nice to do business with a company like that.
Submitted on Sep 12, 2013
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Stellar 4 night stay !
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
A great place to stay on 30A!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Although this is not our first stay in Seagrove (and won't be our last), it was our first at The Palms at Seagrove. D-S was a great vacation home, comfortable, cheerful, and our sons LOVED the fun of the bunk beds, while we loved the value of the rent! :) Just a short walk and a few steps and we were on the beach, and close to so many things to do in neighboring communities. I definitely recommend this location!
Submitted on Jun 5, 2012