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Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!

A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, a teal coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Place, Seagrove Beach East
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Seagrove Beach West
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Seaside Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!

Easy access to the beautiful beaches of 30A, just a one to two-minute walk and your toes are in the sand. With direct beach access unaffected by the Customary Use issue, you can enjoy the shoreline freely, along with access to umbrellas and chairs during your stay at Made in the Shade.

This unique 1940s old Florida-style cottage lets you enjoy your 30A vacation while feeling removed from the hustle and bustle. Conveniently close to Seaside but tucked away just enough, this is a perfect area for bike rides and is minutes from fantastic dining and shopping. The world-famous Seaside attractions and activities are just a short bike ride or walk away.

You'll love the large screened-in front porch with two rocking chairs and a hammock, plus a spacious back deck shaded by magnificent live oaks. It is an ideal spot to enjoy fresh air and Gulf breezes. This house is the one for those looking to unwind and make the most of their time by the coast.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: King bed.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks
Sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed.

Beach Access:
Head down Gardenia Street and directly across 30A is your boardwalk to beach access.
Distance: 300 feet | Time: 2 minutes walking

Seagrove Beach:
Named for the thick grove of oak trees lining its coastline, Seagrove Beach is located in the heart of 30A. There's no better spot to experience everything 30A has to offer! Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike and jump on the 20-mile Timpoochee bike trail that runs right around the corner from the neighborhood. Visit famous Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park to the West. Head East and discover more of Seagrove Beach plus the wonderful coastal communities of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Enjoy exploring the boutique shops, fabulous restaurants, and beautiful state parks in each of these communities.

Your stay at Made in the Shade comes with Xplorie’s best activities! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $800 in nightly value) Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure!

* Parking for 2 cars.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.
* Please note that there is construction in the area surrounding this home.

A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 890568vb

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seagrove Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Seaside Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Seaside Repertory Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Central Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Pickles - ‬15 min walk
‪FOOW - Fish Out of Water - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.2

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

5 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is very charming, the perfect beach cottage. It is located very close to the beach which was exactly what we wanted. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you found the property charming and the location ideal for your beach getaway. It’s always great to know when the home provides exactly what our guests are looking for. We’d love to welcome you back anytime—just let us know when you're ready for your next stay at the perfect beach cottage!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

12 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will definitely book this place again. It was precious, so cozy, nostalgic, and I loved the short walk to the water without being on the busy highway. Property management was extremely responsive. There is minimal parking space, I would not recommend driving anything bigger than full-size SUV. There’s only enough parking for two vehicles. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cozy, nostalgic charm of the cottage and its convenient location just a short walk to the beach and Seaside without being on the busy highway. We’re also glad our team was able to assist you during your stay. Thank you for mentioning the parking details as well—it’s helpful for future guests. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again on your next visit! 😊

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10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

14 Mar 2026

Cozy home with classic decor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Made in the Shade is just that, shady yard and home with great old decor that shows cozy and classic beach house vibes. My kiddos and I loved the layout and front screened porch, also how they biked everywhere to hang out with friends that happened to be vacationing as well. The Kitchen had most everything you could need and plenty of towels for bathing. Didn’t have any issues at all and just across the street from beach access was a treat. Would recommend this rental to anyone!

Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review Jana! We are thrilled to hear that you and your children enjoyed the cozy, classic beach house vibes at this property. It is great that the layout, front screened porch, and proximity to the beach made your stay so enjoyable, and that the kitchen and ample towels met your needs. We love hearing that the kids could bike around and connect with friends as it really adds to the fun of a beach vacation! Thank you for recommending this rental, and we would be delighted to host you again anytime. Warm Regards, Benchmark Management

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Great house!

Quintessential Seaside beach house. Loved our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023

Shannon, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at Benchmark Management! We strive to offer our guests 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.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

4 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cottage by the beach

Our family loved staying at this eclectic beach cottage. It’s just a short, easy walk to the beach. It’s also walkable to restaurants and the seaside shops, which was nice because parking isn’t very easy in seaside. Our favorite place to hang out was on the front porch.

Short walk to crystal clear water and white sand

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2025

Hi Jaime, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that your family loved staying at our eclectic beach cottage. It’s great to know you enjoyed the easy walk to the beach and the convenience of being close to restaurants and seaside shops—you're absolutely right about the parking, so we're glad the location worked out well for you. We especially loved hearing that the front porch became your favorite hangout spot—it’s one of our favorite features too! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you and your family back again soon. Warm regards, Benchmark Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

14 Jul 2024

Great Family Vacation

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024

Thank you for your review, Andrew. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the convenience of being right across the street from the beach access. We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

3 Dec 2019

Vintage Cottage Stay

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Susan, 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip for Birthdays!

We always like to stay in Seagrove. It’s close enough you can ride bikes to Seaside for brunch, lunch or dinner yet far enough away you feel secluded. It’s peaceful and relaxing and oh that hammock on the front porch! Such a fun trip and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Kristi, 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocie J.

10 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage with great location

We loved this cute and eclectic cottage which was just steps to the beach access. Nice to be so close to restaurants, but removed from the congestion of Seaside. Quiet and comfortable. Loads of fun details in the decor, and fabulous screened in porch with hammock and plenty of seating for everyone! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Jocie, thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad you had a relaxing stay. We do our very best to make sure our guests have the best experience possible! We hope you can come back soon! Benchmark Management

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10/10 Excellent

Leif E.

10 Sept 2024

Great rental

Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review, Leif. We are delighted that you appreciated the charm and character of the home and found it to be ideally located for old Seagrove. It is great to hear that the proximity to the beach access was a positive aspect of your stay. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the Shade

Overall great experience, superb location, super responsive and engaging property mgmt, they made everything very easy. Not your typical "fancy" Seaside digs, but very quaint, authentic and personable - we loved it! Thanks much for a nice, relaxing and fun experience - we will definitely be back. :)

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Donna, Thank you so much for your kind words and review regarding your recent stay at Made in the Shade! We are absolutely thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time. We pride ourselves on our customer service, and strive to ensure our guests feel like a priority. You described Made in the Shade perfectly. Authentic and personable charm makes this house feel like a second home to any of our guests. We cannot wait to have you stay with us again! Benchmark Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barry Alan C.

30 Mar 2025

Great Time for Us!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Made is the Shade is a blast from the past! It’s a quaint little cottage style that is nicely decorated and very comfortable! Just a short walk to the beach and even with construction work going on close to it really quiet. Every thing was in working order and clean. We really enjoyed our stay!!!

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Made in the Shade. It truly is a charming and comfortable cottage, and we are glad you found it clean and well-equipped. The short walk to the beach is definitely a plus, and we arepleased that the nearby construction did not disrupt your stay. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon! Regards, Benchmark Management

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10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

17 Nov 2020

Perfect getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Hello Beth, Hammock napping is one of my favorite activities, too! It is great that you had a quiet stay, were able to watch your game, and bike everywhere. It certainly sounds like you had the time of your life! We hope to see you next time to recharge. Benchmark Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

5 Apr 2022

Great place in 30A

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time at Made in the Shade. Great location, very easy and quick walk to the beach. Public access to beach is right across the street. We biked everywhere (we brought our own bikes and 1 bike at Made in the Shade worked). The house was cute and quirky. We loved the porch and trees. Would love to stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Matthew, thank you for your kind review of your stay at Made In The Shade. We're happy that you loved this quiet and eccentric home located in the perfect area for biking and outdoor activities. We certainly cannot wait to welcome you back here with us for another fun and adventurous vacation. Sincerely, Benchmark Management.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Birthday Celebration

All three of my daughters birthdays are in September, so we decided to start an annual birthday weekend celebration since we love 30A so much. We love this quaint beach house for the character, location, price and all the memories we’ve made there. The only negative is the water pressure and the downstairs shower head didn’t work. Other than that is was perfect and will definitely come again. My girls actually request it every year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Kristi, Thank you so much for you review! We truly value your feedback as it helps us continue to grow and improve our properties! We are so happy to see that you and your loved ones enjoyed your time at Made in the Shade. The home is decorated in cute ocean décor and brightly lit up! Making the space feel warm and inviting! The outdoor space is also extremely charming! A great place to spend some quality family time with your loved ones. We are humbled by your 5-star rating, and we hope to see you stay with us again in the future! Benchmark Management

Verified

4/10 Poor

Ashley W.

10 Apr 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Not as advertised. Although a good location, The house was old, dirty and run down.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Hi Ashley, thank you for reviewing your stay with us. We're sorry to hear that the cleaning and condition of the home were unsatisfactory. We do expect a certain standard from our cleaners and will address this with our team. Despite this, we are glad you found the location to be perfect, only minutes away from the beach, shops, and restaurants. This home is perfect for guests seeking an antiquated experience. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. We hope to help you find the perfect vacation home next time and provide the experience you deserve. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

24 May 2021

Beach trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This beach home was cute and clean. Loved the porch and the close access to the beach! There were 7 adults- the master bed was great. Had a few complaints that the bunk beds and queen was hard and not too comfortable, but hey, we can sleep on the beach, so no real complaints. The second bedroom was bigger than expected. There were bikes available and more parking space than reported. We had a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

We're delighted that you had a great stay at Made in the Shade. Please come again! Benchmark Management

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hannah J.

21 Apr 2021

Rainy Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a rainy weekend at the beach, but had a nice place to stay. The porch is lovely, with loads of sitting space. There's enough room in the living and dining room for a group. The kitchen is a bit small, but well equipped. Our only complaint is that the floor always felt like there was sand on it, so make sure you bring your house slippers or some socks! You can see the ocean from the road outside of the house - the location cannot be beat!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Hannah, Thank you for your review! We love Made in the Shade and it's location! We're so sorry that the weather wasn't perfect for your stay and to hear about the sand! Please call us next time, we are more than happy to send someone out to sweep again if it's not perfect upon arrival! We hope that you'll come back soon and have only sunny days! Thank you, Benchmark Management.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

24 Sept 2024

Favorite Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time staying at Made in the Shade cottage. We loved this rental. It reminded us of old Florida. The eclectic decor is so fun. It may be an old cottage, but it magically met all our needs. If you need high gloss, modern, this is not the house for you. But if you love the old Florida style, this house is a gem. The screened in porch is where we spent a lot of time. It is a easy walk to the beach and Seaside. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The kitchen is not modern but met our needs. We will definitely return. Love, love, love this cottage.

Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Made in the Shade cottage and appreciated its old Florida charm. It is great to know that the eclectic decor, spacious bedrooms, and screened-in porch added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Thank you for choosing our cottage! Sincerely, Benchmark Management

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jim G.

28 Mar 2022

Its about the Location not the house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location of the house in unbeatable. The condition of the house was unfortunate. From the pictures I knew we weren't renting an updated house, but feeling grossed out by everything around the house isn't what we expected. Was suppose to have 2 baths, but one didn't have a shower head or a way of turning on the shower portion so we ended up with 4 people sharing 1 Bathroom. Nothing has been maintained in the house, looks like after each renter they do a quick clean and call it good. House has potential but needs some love and a couple of bucks to make it suitable for a renter.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Jim, We are sorry to hear that you found the condition of this Seagrove home to be unsatisfactory. We don't show that you reported anything out of the ordinary during your stay via text, phone call, nor email. We would have loved to resolve any issues during your stay had we been given the opportunity; remember, we are always here to help! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service when given the chance. We've shared this feedback with the proper departments so that we can give this home the TLC it deserves. We would love to have you back again for the opportunity to provide an even better beach vacation with us at Made in the Shade. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

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2/10 Terrible

Peter B.

14 Mar 2022

Beautiful house, but Nightmare Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Firstly, the house and location was perfect. Been vacationing in the area now for our 30 years and we try a new place each time we visit as a family, but this time was the worse in 30 years. Construction is everywhere on different degrees. But very disappointed that the management company didn't flag that 15 feet away, there was from 7a-3pm concrete jack-hammers, concrete block dumping intro trucks and earth shaking noise that sent our family to tears. The kids were hiding in their room with door closed and refused to come out in the morning for breakfast, the wife was under pillows so she could sleep...what this did was destroy our experience at the beach and pushed us away from the house so we never got to enjoy all the things you see listed in the description from 7am-5pm. I finally called the management company and politely explained the situation and she could barely hear me on the phone and knew that we are not happy. She said she would escalate this to the billing dept to look into a refund and she would call me back during our stay - which she never did nor have we (as of 3/14) heard or seen any kind of compensation for this nightmare. And yes, she made it very clear there is a clause in our contract that they cannot be responsible for construction disruption in the area. I totally understand and I have been in a condo where there was construction happening nearby...but this was unacceptable.Why Beanchmark Management could not have flagged this in the rental/property description is beyond me - it clearly needed to say "During March 2022, construction is happening next door that may impact your experience". It is a simple line that does 2 things....1) Tells you of a possible disruption that may impact your stay and sets expectations for a renter and 2) clearly shows they are proactive and care about their customers so they will come back again because they had a great experience - or knew ahead of time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

We appreciate your loyalty to this point as well as your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any miscommunication or lack thereof regarding the construction nearby, and are sorry to hear that this put a damper on your vacation with us. While there is constant construction all along 30A, we are trying to implement a plan to keep track of this and note it on our listing when there will be any near one of our properties. We understand this does not help for your instance, but hope that it will be helpful for future guests and you, should you ever decide to give us another chance. As touched on in the policy, it is difficult for us to predict and keep track of construction plans in the area as we are rarely notified when these changes occur and have to rely on our inspectors and cleaners to report when they notice any nearby. Thank you again for your feedback as it helps us to better serve our guests moving forward. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

7 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location

Plenty of space. Good location. Needed to be updated but overall all was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Jamie, Thank you for this wonderful review on Made in the Shade! We are so thrilled to hear that you and your loved ones enjoyed your time at this beautiful home. That large screened and shaded porch makes it the ideal spot to gather with friends and family and reminisce! We hope to see you stay with us again in the future. Benchmark Management

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tina L.

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

BEWARE!!! Active Demolition on two sides

We arrived and found the house right next door was being actively demolished and the same for buildings across the "street". So loud, and the floor shook. Our trip was Thurs-Monday and with the amount of construction we couldn't even stay. I called the property manager and while she seemed to empathize, they were not amenable to offering my money back and even sent me the fine print. I understand that "inconvenience" due to construction is one thing, but this was an active construction zone that felt unsafe. We left immediately (within 30m) and we were blocked in by a dump truck in that amount of time. I am very disappointed that I booked in October and was never provided an update on the neighborhood (very active construction and Cowgirl Kitchen is gone) and provided an opportunity to change our reservation. We had my 74 year old mother with us and couldn't risk it. So upsetting. We did not stay at the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Tina, We are very sorry your time was unsatisfactory. We wish for our guests to have a relaxing stay while vacationing with us at Benchmark Management. We are saddened to hear we were unable to provide that for you and your family. Benchmark cannot predict construction plans in the area, but we are truly sorry the construction caused an inconvenience during your trip to the beach. Per your rental agreement, we cannot adjust your reservation after 60 days prior to your arrival. Do to this, we were unable to refund your stay, nor did we have an open property to move you to. We do wish the circumstances surrounding your stay where different, we would have loved the opportunity to provide you with the 5-star stay we strive for here at Benchmark Management.

Verified

8/10 Good

Carolee S.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint vintage beach cottage

This is the third time we have stayed at Made in the Shade and we have always loved it. The place was clean and the check in process super easy. It is a charming older home with a wonderful screened in front porch. We have always enjoy the bikes that are provided. However this time three bikes were waiting in the shed that were all rusted…one with the chain off and the other with a flat tire, there was only one bike that was rideable. That was very disappointing, I feel like if you were not going to provide bikes that is one thing but do not have bikes waiting that are not rideable. We could have had bikes set up to be delivered before we got there if we would have known. I did get a quick response from the management company who said that they would try and get them fixed but we never saw anyone and they were never fixed. Overall a great place just ignore the past reviews saying how nice it was that bikes were provided and prepare to pay for your own! This place is nicely set up for a big family. It is across the highway from the beach(short walk) and close to Seaside!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

Hi Carolee, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent visit. We do sincerely apologize for the issues with the bikes. We did contact the property manager so they could notify the owner of the issues. We do hope to get this resolved very soon. We do our very best to be as responsive as possible when it comes to our guests’ needs. We do appreciate the praise for the rental being clean and the easy check-in processes. We hope to have you again for a more accurate representation of Benchmark Management’s care and customer service. Sincerely, Benchmark Management

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Whitney K.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So great

It was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023

We're delighted that you had a great stay at Made in the Shade. We would be honored to have you again! Sincerely, Benchmark Management

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