[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets! Vacation home with kitchen, near Seaside Beach ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25085900/25085862/95531753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25085900/25085862/f2633468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25085900/25085862/ce766292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25085900/25085862/8723ecf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25085900/25085862/417f506a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in WaterColor's Turtle Ridge neighborhood, Rise and Shine offers a serene retreat with a covered wraparound porch and natural park views. Enjoy coastal cottage charm, hardwood floors, shiplap walls, an outdoor grilling area at Dragonfly Pool and nature trails along Western Lake. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82010 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets! Tucked away in WaterColor’s Turtle Ridge neighborhood, “Rise and Shine,” offers the best of both worlds: a quiet corner lot within easy reach of 30A and the vibrant town of Seaside. Natural light fills the home’s living quarters through windows and transoms that run the length of the home, where indoor space flows easily to the outdoors. The covered wraparound porch — one side screened with convenient kitchen access — opens at the front of the home to a well-kept green space, trail, and natural park area. “Rise and Shine” offers coastal cottage charm and detailing through its hardwood floors and shiplap walls. Brimming with light, the 3rd floor opens into a wonderful tower space, equipped with a wet bar, daybed, TV and balcony overlook: a perfect place to curl up, take an afternoon nap, or lose yourself in a book. “Rise and Shine” offers 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a 4th bath on the main level. The 2nd floor master bedroom overlooks the park green, dotted with trees. Another green, designed in a perfect circle shape, sits behind the home. While this property allows sanctuary, it boasts one of the closest access points to WaterColor Crossing, with Publix grocery store, Pizza by the Sea, and a new Perfect Pig Restaurant on the way. Dragonfly Pool is just a stroll down Wisteria Way and offers an outdoor grilling area. All other WaterColor amenities can be reached on bike. Enjoy nature trails that meander around Western Lake. Traverse boardwalks over scenic neighborhood landscapes. Spend evenings with friends and family in Seaside. Then retreat back to your peaceful corner of WaterColor for rest … until the next day of fun at the beach. The WaterColor Resort Amenity Passes provide access to all WaterColor pools, along with entry to the Beach Club, for up to 8 people. Sleeping Arrangements: 2nd Floor, Bedroom 1: Queen bed, TV. Private bathroom with dual sinks. 2nd Floor, Bedroom 2: Queen bed, TV. Private bathroom with tub shower combination. 2nd Floor, Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds, Private bathroom with shower. 3rd Floor, Tower Room: Twin daybed with twin trundle. TV, wet bar, and private balcony. Your stay at Rise and Shine 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! \*Nos. of TV: 4 \* Parking for 2 cars. \* Sorry, no pets allowed. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,010 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22694400/22694338/c0147b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LOCATED IN WATERCOLOR!!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Watercolor Seaside Sleeps 8 Modern Beach Home in Watercolor Close to Seaside 2261-145605 ## About the area Located in Watercolor, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby. [Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Beach.dx183118) [View more Vacation homes in Santa Rosa Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183118-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.32673%2C-86.12463&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rFrsyQEPjwZ9CvVe5kHlYRntar8=) Santa Rosa Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Seagrove Beach East - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Seaside Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km - Grayton Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 km - Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km ### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pickles - ‬3 min drive - ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬4 min drive - ‪Beach Bar @ Watercolor - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets! located? > Located in Watercolor, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and The Chapel at Seaside are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## WaterColor Beach Home w/ Resort Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Tickets! Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### RACHEL S. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great! No issues at all, and everything was as promised :) ##### RACHEL S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Deanna S. Jun 23, 2025 #### Quiet Weekend in WaterColor 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: Our family enjoyed Rise and Shine! The home was nicely appointed and very clean upon arrival. Instructions were clear, and the amenities were perfectly described. Laidback family time away, with plenty to do with the kids. We appreciated the friendly, quiet community. The upstairs loft was a little warm, but the balcony offered a nice breeze - it was a perfect spot for an older teen or young adult. ##### Deanna S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse G. Aug 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Awesome house. Great neighborhood ##### Jesse G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Lou J. Jul 25, 2023 #### Great location 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: Small house but close to everything,children love it.And thank you because it was clean. ##### Mary Lou J. ### 8/10 Good #### Kristin W. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Nice house with lots of room. We walked or rode bikes into town or to the beach daily. We had a problem with the hot water heater. At times we didn’t have hot water. ##### Kristin W. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Holly M. Jul 11, 2023 #### Great Watercolor Property 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: Benchmark was excellent to work with. Location was amazing with an easy walk to Publix and the Perfect Pig. I would recommend that the owners not have a lock out closet in the kitchen and use it for a pantry since there was no pantry space. I would also purchase an outdoor table for the covered porch area. ##### Holly M. ### 6/10 Okay #### Eddie N. Nov 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2022 at Rise and Shine The house was perfect for our stay ,except the hot water was sporadic and the ice maker did not work. We had to report these problems a few times and the response was ok. These problems were the only damper for our stay. I don't know if we will use this service again. ##### Eddie N. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Vinny M. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Dissatisfied and cannot recommend Property is dated (FFE needs to be replaced) and there are only 3 useable bedrooms. The 3rd floor bedroom doesn’t cool down and the balcony door doesn’t lock. It needs a minisplit to properly cool the space. Tankless water heater needs to be installed as it takes over 2.5 minutes for shower to heat up. Air quality needs to be addressed. The pillows and comforters were lumpy and super thin. No dressers to store your clothes while you are there. Once it is remodeled and a good interior designer is hired I think it would be a good place. Otherwise, it’s only suitable for a family of 4 or 5 and it’s priced way too high for that. ##### Vinny M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Holly M. Jul 20, 2023 #### Great Watercolor Property 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: Benchmark was excellent to work with. Location was amazing with an easy walk to Publix and the Perfect Pig. I would recommend that the owners not have a lock out closet in the kitchen and use it for a pantry since there was no pantry space. I would also purchase an outdoor table for the covered porch area. ##### Holly M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alex B. Aug 2, 2022 #### Nasty beach rental Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dirty floors, bed of walls, small bathrooms, no bikes ##### Alex B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Lou J. Aug 2, 2022 #### Great location 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: Just love the location. Wish they had bikes and better sofa.Over all it was good ##### Mary Lou J. ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie T. Apr 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great memories made here! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Quiet, private location with easy access to Publix and a short bike ride to the beach and other activities. We will definitely stay here again! ##### Stephanie T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### adam p. Aug 30, 2021 #### Summer Getaway 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: Vacation home was great. Everything was ready on time and the home was perfect. ##### adam p. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Abigail C. Aug 9, 2021 #### Skip This One & This Company Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love leaving positive reviews but in this case, I just can’t.For starters the house was not clean, there was blood on the wall in master bath, as well as on the freezer door next to the opening for the ice machine. It was gross.Second, the listing is misleading. It’s advertised with a queen size bed in the master bedroom and in the guest room, however both beds are only a full size, making the largest bed in the house a full and not a queen or king that you would find in other rentals. And a full size master bed does not comfortably accommodate two adults.3rd. The kitchen was nonfunctional during our stay. The oven and the microwave were both kaput. Although the management company knew of this issue prior to our stay, they did not bother to notify us so that we could consider other accommodations. When I contacted the company about the issue, they stated they could refund 10% of the cost after the trip if the oven was not repaired in time, however this was another very misleading statement, as they only refunded 3% of the base rent, which was a mere $150. When someone is paying $4,100+ for a vacation rental house they expect the kitchen to be functional. Our tradition is to cook during family vacations, but unfortunately the issues with the appliances made this impossible. We found ourselves having sandwiches for every meal because of the nonfunctional kitchen, and because the restaurants were just too far to bike or walk to for every meal. The company did put a 2nd microwave and toaster oven in the house, however these makeshift appliances were dirty and took up the entire counter area, making it junky and crowded.Lastly, the last night there the fire alarm went off at 1:30 AM for twenty-five minutes. I called the company, but just received an answering service. We had to wake up very early the next morning, needless to say, we did not receive a restful nights sleep. So yeah, this place is not what it could be. ##### Abigail C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ginny N., Shreveport, LA Jul 20, 2021 #### Beautiful Watercolor Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great vacation. Wonderful location. Will be back. The only problem was a broken oven, but we survived. ##### Ginny N. ### 8/10 Good #### Kim D. Nov 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Publix We loved our little October getaway so much that we e tended our trip a couple of days. House is lovely. I didn’t realize that all bedrooms were upstairs and we were wishing for more of a master bedroom with a king bed. We made it work though and enjoyed our stay. ##### Kim D. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Roberta H. Jul 25, 2020 #### Worst Experience with a Rental Company Ever Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WARNING: FALSE ADVERTISEMENT AND FILTH FROM BENCHMARK:Does spending thousands of dollars to receive DISHONEST, DIRTY, and UNPROFESSIONAL treatment sound like your dream vacation? How about finding someone else's stained underwear in your bed? Dirty linens and garbage on your floor? Blood stains and makeup on your pillows and sofa? Does spending the first day of your vacation at the store buying cleaners and new linens and bedding followed by three hours of scrubbing sound good to you? That's what you will get with Benchmark.Do you expect the photos and house description to be accurate? Not with Benchmark. When we called to explain the photos and description stated there was a king bed in the home, the response from Benchmark was : "I just rent the homes, I don't know what's IN them." We had called Benchmark at least five times during our one week vacation and was always told "someone will get back with you." We called Benchmark several times since we have been home, and still no response. If you are wondering what all the one-star reviews are about? Trust them. We travel to 30A at least three times a year and have never had these issues with any other agency. Benchmark is a scam who cares nothing about the homes they manage or their clients. We asked Benchmark to reimburse us for the costs incurred due to the filthy and dangerous conditions in the home. We asked them to move us to a place with a king bed or reimburse us for FALSE ADVERTISING. They couldn't care less. It's been four weeks, and still no response. ##### Roberta H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Roberta H. Jul 25, 2020 #### Worst Experience with a Rental Company Ever Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WARNING: FALSE ADVERTISEMENT AND FILTH FROM BENCHMARK: Does spending thousands of dollars to receive DISHONEST, DIRTY, and UNPROFESSIONAL treatment sound like your dream vacation? How about finding someone else's stained underwear in your bed? Dirty linens and garbage on your floor? Blood stains and makeup on your pillows and sofa? Does spending the first day of your vacation at the store buying cleaners and new linens and bedding followed by three hours of scrubbing sound good to you? That's what you will get with Benchmark. Do you expect the photos and house description to be accurate? Not with Benchmark. When we called to explain the photos and description stated there was a king bed in the home, the response from Benchmark was : "I just rent the homes, I don't know what's IN them." We had called Benchmark at least five times during our one week vacation and was always told "someone will get back with you." We called Benchmark several times since we have been home, and still no response. If you are wondering what all the one-star reviews are about? Trust them. We travel to 30A at least three times a year and have never had these issues with any other agency. Benchmark is a scam who cares nothing about the homes they manage or their clients. We asked Benchmark to reimburse us for the costs incurred due to the filthy and dangerous conditions in the home. We asked them to move us to a place with a king bed or reimburse us for FALSE ADVERTISING. They couldn't care less. It's been four weeks, and still no response. ##### Roberta H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary Lou J. Jul 11, 2020 #### Dirtiest vacation we have had in Watercolor Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived at checkin time, the house had not been cleaned. We thought maybe they just missed some areas but upon further inspection the sheets had been changed and that was it. The floors were sandy, counters were dusty, bathrooms dirty, hair in drawers, porch was not cleaned off, most dishes had stuck on food and just about everything else that could be dirty was. They sent a second crew that cleaned the bathrooms and mopped downstairs but there was still another couple of hours of cleaning we did after.We called Benchmark and were told a supervisor would call us back. Mainly they were unaccommodating and did not have much on customer service. The first one complained to us how many houses they manage. The second one said there was nothing they could do. We then contacted the owners who copied Benchmark and we were told a manager would call us but we have still not heard back from them.The house is cute and in a good location. Unfortunately the mismanagement of the property overshadowed the potential of this property. ##### Mary Lou J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary Lou J. Jul 11, 2020 #### Dirtiest vacation we have had in Watercolor Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived at checkin time, the house had not been cleaned. We thought maybe they just missed some areas but upon further inspection the sheets had been changed and that was it. The floors were sandy, counters were dusty, bathrooms dirty, hair in drawers, porch was not cleaned off, most dishes had stuck on food and just about everything else that could be dirty was. They sent a second crew that cleaned the bathrooms and mopped downstairs but there was still another couple of hours of cleaning we did after.We called Benchmark and were told a supervisor would call us back. Mainly they were unaccommodating and did not have much on customer service. The first one complained to us how many houses they manage. The second one said there was nothing they could do. We then contacted the owners who copied Benchmark and we were told a manager would call us but we have still not heard back from them.The house is cute and in a good location. Unfortunately the mismanagement of the property overshadowed the potential of this property. ##### Mary Lou J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### kasey m. Mar 18, 2020 #### Awesome 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: What a great property! The house is beautiful and super clean. The kitchen is well stocked and its located in the perfect place. We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to come back in the future. The staff at the rental agency is very friendly and helpful! ##### kasey m. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey S. Aug 3, 2019 #### Quiet location 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: Rise and Shine was a great house for our family. It’s on a very quiet street in the back of the neighborhood, clean, and had plenty of room for everyone. The grocery store and several restaurants are within a very short walking distance. Benchmark management was fantastic. We shipped our son’s fishing rod and they placed it inside our rental and it was waiting for us when we got there. (Thanks Lisa!) I would recommend Rise and Shine and would stay here again! ##### Lindsey S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey S. Aug 3, 2019 #### Quiet location 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: Rise and Shine was a great house for our family. It’s on a very quiet street in the back of the neighborhood, clean, and had plenty of room for everyone. The grocery store and several restaurants are within a very short walking distance. Benchmark management was fantastic. We shipped our son’s fishing rod and they placed it inside our rental and it was waiting for us when we got there. (Thanks Lisa!) I would recommend Rise and Shine and would stay here again! ##### Lindsey S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley B., Houston, TX Jul 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home for beach vacation This home was well maintained and had everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed all of the amenities that Watercolor has to offer. ##### Bradley B. 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