Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Great house and location
by Richardson TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a wonderful time at Starfish Wishes! We had three teenage girls who loved the bunk room and four female adults who shared the two other rooms. The room with the double bed was a bit cozy - it could fit a slightly larger bed, which would be nice.
The pools were nice in the subdivision. I would highly recommend renting bikes for the week to be able to more easily get into Seaside or enjoy the area. We mainly walked to the beach as it was easier to carry chairs. It was a short walk.
The house was well equipped and we enjoyed using the grill and outdoor fireplace.
The subdivision was very pretty and we would consider renting here again.
Submitted on Apr 8, 2023
Starfish Wishes a 10
by Green Bay Wi
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Amazing location with a short 9 minute walk to the beach. The whole whole Sea Grove community was great for morning and evening walks. Home was perfect for our family. Short drive to store to buy firewood for outdoor fireplace. The grill should be replaced, would not turn on after many tries but not the cleanest, very rusty. Restaurant recommendations Bruno's Pizza and The Big Chill in Watersound and Pickels Burger and Shake in Seaside for kids and adults.
Submitted on Mar 27, 2023
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for staying with us, Julissa! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your stay at Starfish Wishes! Indeed, the central location of this unit makes it the perfect vacation spot for families to engage in a lot of activities with little to no commuting. We have taken note of your kind recommendation for a new grill and will bring this to the owner's attention. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon!
Kind regards,
Benchmark Management
Cottage
by Boerne TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very nice cottage
Submitted on Mar 7, 2023
Wonderful Fall Break
by Brentwood TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a great time at Starfish Wishes. We rented bikes and used the car solely for grocery runs! The house is like new and the bunks in the bunk room are really queen size! The property was clean and a short bike ride to the beach and Seaside. The kitchen could use a few more spoons, but otherwise well stocked. We had a great time and would stay there again. The neighborhood is nice and private - a little off the beaten path, but still close to everything.
Submitted on Oct 18, 2022
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you and your family. Thank you for allowing Benchmark Management to be a part of your family making memories that will last a lifetime. We are so happy to hear that this home and the location of this home worked out well for you and your family. We look forward to hosting your family again soon.
Benchmark Management
Happy Beach trip
by Rosedale LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Starfish wishes
Submitted on Oct 4, 2022
Response from Benchmark Management
Rebecca,
Thank you for sharing your feedback for Starfish Wishes. We are so happy to hear you loved this property. It's always nice hear when people love where they stayed! 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
Wonderful stay!
by Waxahachie TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our family of 8 had a wonderful stay! It is clean & spacious. The bunk room was perfect for the 4 kids. Being able to walk to the community pool, basketball/tennis court was a dream for our kids. The beach access was good, too. We will definitely stay here again, if we travel back to the area.
Submitted on Jun 6, 2022
Response from Benchmark Management
We are so thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed your time here in 30A. Starfish Wishes is a beautiful home, perfect for family vacations. We are glad to hear that beach access was easy and worked for you as well. We look forward to hosting your family again soon. Thank you for your kind words.
Sincerely. Benchmark Management
Beautiful Home
by Plano TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
I was very impressed with Starfis Wish. I did not know it had recently been renovated and when arrived the interior was impeccable. The space was perfect for my group and everyone was very comfortable. The outdoor patio with fireplace is lovely to have for after beach evening cocktails. The location is great as well easy to get to beach access and restaurants. I definitely will book again. Only drawback, don’t bother trying to wash your clothes the washing machine is terrible, it works it’s just a terrible machine. The small toilet by the front door should only be used lightly as it is slow to flush/ clog.
Submitted on Aug 18, 2021
Response from Benchmark Management
Rebecca,
Thank you for sharing your feedback for Starfish Wishes. We are so happy to hear you loved this property. It's always nice hear when people love where they stayed! Thank you for telling us about the washing machine and the slow toilet. We will pass that along to get fixed. 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
Family Vacation
by Joplin MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location and short walk to two pools and the beach. We liked the layout of the house, very clean, with a well stocked kitchen. Had a great time!
Submitted on Aug 5, 2021
Response from Benchmark Management
Elizabeth,
Thank you for your positive review. We are happy the location was perfect for your stay with us and there were 2 pool options for you to choose from. It is our pleasure to provide quality service to our guests as your satisfaction is our #1 priority. e are glad to have exceeded your expectations and We can’t wait to see you again.
Sincerely, Benchmark Management
Loved it, will stay again
by Jasper AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We stayed for a week and it was great! We would definitely stay here again. The walk to the beach was about a quarter of a mile so you need a wagon to carry everything. Overall the house and neighborhood were great!
Submitted on Aug 11, 2019
Response from Benchmark Management
Meghan, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Starfish Wishes! It sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time! We love the proximity to the beach as well! We hope you will come back and stay with us again soon!
Great house
by Lenoir City TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Love the neighborhood and the house was what was promised and expected. The one thing that was disappointing and cost us more - was the grill was rotted out and not useable. We like to cook in and grill and had to go out most every night.
Submitted on Jul 27, 2018
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review! We are sorry to have disappointed you regarding the grill! For future guests that may be considering a stay at Starfish Wishes (or if you would like to come back and join us Mark) we have replaced the old grill with a brand new one! We do listen when you send your reviews and the homeowners are very responsive - we all want to work together to help you have an amazing stay when you visit us on 30A. Starfish Wishes is a great home in a wonderfully quaint neighborhood known as Grove By the Sea. Call Benchmark today and let us help you create the perfect vacation - one that will promise great family memories that will last a lifetime!
A great vacation rental
by Chattanooga TN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We enjoyed this house and neighborhood. It is in a great location (between the two pools) on a quiet street. We were very glad to have the two screened in porch areas. The outdoor shower was very helpful to have with young children. The kitchen had all the cookware and storage containers we needed and was of good quality. We would gladly stay here again!
Submitted on Jun 10, 2018
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review - it is much appreciated! This is such a fun and comfy home! As you mentioned - so convenient to both of the community pools and just a short walk through the beautiful Grove By The Sea neighborhood. We have several properties we rent in this neighborhood and we love it! Please call today - let us help make all of your Starfish Wishes come true!
Loved Starfish Wishes!
by Louisville KY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This was our first time renting a house, while visiting Florida, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Starfish Wishes was such a great place. We had more than enough room for 7 people and I loved the location. I would highly recommend this house and area.
Submitted on Apr 25, 2018
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for staying with Benchmark when choosing your first rental home and thank you for submitting your review! It is easy to feel right at home in Starfish Wishes - all the comforts of your own home and just a short walk to the beautiful beaches of South Walton! This home is located in a quaint neighborhood known as Grove By The Sea - beautifully landscaped and safe for your children. There are 2 community pools for your enjoyment and this area is centrally located with the shops and restaurants of Seaside just a quick mile away! We are booking fast so don't delay - call Benchmark today!
Great experience
by Austin TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved this darling cottage. The porches and open living areas were such a draw. We spent many an hour on the back porch with friends and grilling. Loved this little gem!
Submitted on Mar 20, 2018
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you so much for coming to visit and for taking the time to submit your review. Starfish Wishes has such a great outdoor living area does it not?!! So glad you came and stayed in this adorable community known as Grove by the Sea - with 2 community pools and close proximity to the beach this is a one of a kind experience! Please come stay again - we would love to have you! Call us today - you don't want to miss an opportunity to experience the comfort of Starfish Wishes!
Wedding weekend
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
My husband and I came to Seaside for a wedding--couldn't have picked a better place to stay! It was perfect and the fireplace outside was the icing on the cake for our November stay!
Submitted on Nov 14, 2017
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review! So glad you enjoyed your stay in Grove by the Sea - this is such a quaint neighborhood! And we do agree - the screened in back porch is a treasure! We do wish that you would have contacted us if there were cleanliness issues noted - since you were not able to give us a 5 star review we would have appreciated the opportunity to improve any issue you might have had so please communicate these things to us so we can help ensure you have a great experience! We do hope that you will come stay again soon.
Perfect Family Getaway
by Windham NY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
I am from Birmingham, AL and grew up coming to the beaches of Walton County and now live in New York City. I wanted a home setting in this lovely part of the world for a family reunion with my sons, my mom and step-dad, aunt and close family friends to meet my sweetie from NYC (who had never been to these beaches) and Starfish Wishes was absolutely perfect! No we all did not stay in the house it was just five us us the rest of the crew had their own accomodations close by, but the open kitchen, screened porch and deck with fire place and grill offered the perfect setting for a cookout with the family and it meant so much to me to have a place to host this large group and feel like a family again. We loved it and hope to book it again next year!
Submitted on Nov 7, 2017
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review! This is what it is all about - making family memories that will last a lifetime. We are so glad you chose to let us be a small part of this! We also have several other properties in this same area - Grove By the Sea - so if you have a larger group we can work with you to get everyone in the same neighborhood! With the pool and the beach just down the road this is truly a fantastic location. If you haven't experienced the beaches of 30A in Walton Co then you are missing out! Get this on your bucket list now and give us a call - we can help make this dream a beautiful reality!
BEST location!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Starfish Wishes is indeed a "cozy" cottage - a little bit small, but the layout is perfect. It's nice to have the back porch for dropping off things when coming in from the beach. The interior was clean as could be, but the exterior could do with some power washing / clearing of leaves & pine needles. The Queen bed was mushy and the King hard as a rock, but the linens were nice and felt new. We LOVED having the bikes. We had a few minor issues come up during the week for which we had to contact the property service and they responded very quickly and courteously. This neighborhood is so lovely and truly relaxing.
Submitted on Jul 25, 2017
Response from Benchmark Management
Thank you for submitting your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We are absolutely looking in to the various beautification projects we need to do for all of our properties. This is a great neighborhood - definitely has that "Old Seagrove" feel which is exactly as you said - "truly relaxing". We do hope that you join us again soon!
Wonderful Vacation
by Austin AR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We can't wait to come back! The house and bikes were exactly what was shown online. Easy access to Seaside and beach - wonderful vacation!
Submitted on Jun 27, 2017
Great Vacation
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house and location could not have been better!
Submitted on Jun 12, 2017