Title: Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! Family-friendly condo in Santa Rosa Beach with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45684100/45684009/5a9859b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45684100/45684009/552a05a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45684100/45684009/3540f73a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45684100/45684009/b0d897a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45684100/45684009/9acaa6e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! and take advantage of golfing on site, a water park, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91028 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 condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! Enjoy western Gulf water views at this 3rd floor 3-bedroom condo. Beachside Villas 531 features a crisp and clean white kitchen and everything you need for that perfect 30A vacation. You'll love the updates and the soft, relaxing color palette. 531 can sleep up to 9 guests. The living area and all bedrooms have TVs for your entertainment needs. The owner has provided a Pack 'n Play and a highchair to help simplify your family vacation planning and packing. You'll love spending a relaxing evening on the balcony, sipping on your favorite cocktail while watching the sun set over those beautiful Gulf views. The salt water breezes will do wonders to sooth your soul. Relax, you're on vacation! Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King master suite with private bath and balcony access. Bedroom 2: Queen and twin, shared hall bath with bedroom 3 Bedroom 3: Queen, shared hall bath with bedroom 2 Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa If you’re ready for a beach day, head down to your public beach access right at the end of San Roy Road, about a 4-minute walk. Enjoy both the Gulf and Eastern Lake. This is a 2+ acre stretch of public beach with plenty of room and is the recommended beach for your stay at Beachside Villas. And, for your convenience, Beachside Villas provides transportation to and from this public beach access via golf cart service from March – October (please call us for specific dates). Beachside Villas has such a great family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a game of shuffleboard, tennis, or pickleball. You can even grab pickleball equipment at the onsite HOA office. Soak up the sun at either one of the 2 pools. One of the pools is heated seasonally. Grill up an amazing BBQ feast on one of the community charcoal grills. The location can't be beat - quiet and secluded but close to everything you'd want to do on your 30A vacation: fantastic restaurants, shops, golf courses, and bike rentals. Seaside and Rosemary Beach are just a few miles away. Book Beachside Villas 531 and enjoy exclusive Xplorie perks! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $700 in nightly value) Experience axe throwing, ziplining, and sunset dolphin cruises. Play golf at Emerald Bay and Regatta Bay, enjoy Black Light Mini Golf, and have a blast at Urban Air Adventure Park. Your vacation will be more than just a stay—it’ll be an adventure! \* Saturday to Saturday in summer season \* Parking for 2 cars. \* Sorry, no pets allowed \* Benchmark cannot guarantee/service owner-provided amenities An initial Benchmark signature box of amenities is provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, 1 pack of kitchen wipes and liners for each trashcan plus 2 washing machine pods. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of facial and bath soaps/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Heated pool - 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 - Water tubing 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 - Unit size: 1,028 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33488100/33488028/w1024h682x0y0-acb33c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 30A Retreat- Avail- Winter Renters- Dec, Jan or Feb 3000 Walk to Public Beach!! 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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 Vrbo Property Beachside Villas 531 Steps Away From the Gulf Beachside Villas 531 Gulf Views Quick Beach Access 2261-175556 ## About the area ![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%7C30.30603%2C-86.09194&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eXs-BFVpVCaP4APSns4g3GNknLI=) Santa Rosa Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Alys Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km - Seacrest Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km - Seaside Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 km - South Walton Beaches - 12 min drive - 3.5 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬5 min drive - ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬15 min walk - ‪Turbo Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Local Smoke - ‬5 min drive - ‪Steamboat Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets!? > As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! on Nov 1, 2025 start from CA $173.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Hotels-Gulf-Views-Quick-Beach-Access.h45684009.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! located? > This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach condo building is located by the sea, just steps from Eastern Lake and Seagrove Beach East. Deer Lake State Park and South Walton Beaches are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gulf Views & Quick Beach Access, 2 Pools, Tennis + Free Attraction Tickets! Reviews 8.0 ### Very 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 13 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### VANESSA H. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Amazing location with everything nearby!!! ##### VANESSA H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly D. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Time Such a wonderful stay at such a wonderful location! ##### Kelly D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Molly D. Jun 29, 2025 #### Pretty good family vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great trip to this property. The unit itself was clean but the furniture is worn and you could definitely use more seating in the living area. The bed pillows were all super flat (so much so I had to order pillows to be delivered from Target after the first night) and the beach access to set up chairs and umbrellas is actually very inconvenient- The map makes it look way closer than it actually is and hauling stuff and toddlers down the beach or San Roy road was sort of awful. The shuttle is only mildly helpful because it drops you off at the end of the road and you still have to walk a distance to get to the water's edge. We enjoyed the property's pool and tennis court. ##### Molly D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey S. May 22, 2025 #### May trip Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The condo is in a great location, peaceful, beach was lovely. I really loved the little neighborhood you're in. Easy access to restaurants and Publix. The accommodations are basic Florida but met our need and we were very comfortable (could use more places to sit - watching movies at night). A LOT of rules on the grounds and the beach access is confusing, we were asked to move a few times. Where you can sit changes throughout the day. We made jokes about it but it's something to consider. The PRIVATE signs on empty beaches brings a weird vibe. The property managers try to compensate with the trolley but manage your expectations. I would return and fell in love with the whole area but the beach rules make it a headache. ##### Stacey S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott m. Mar 20, 2021 #### Awesome 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: Awesome condo. I would highly recommend to any of my friends. Had a great view of the beach. ##### scott m. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Steven H. Jun 22, 2024 #### An Average Stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at many different beach places, mostly at places owned by a person/persons. Very few were owned by a company and we saw a huge difference here. Everything was very small and basic. Nothing extra or special even though we paid the same as the other places. We were a little disappointed . The one great thing was our guy who drove us back and forth to the beach. ##### Steven H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Oct 29, 2024 #### Exactly as described 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: First off, trying to reserve a place from 1000 miles away with only pics to go on sometimes raises your blood pressure, especially at the prices things are now, so it had to be nice and it had to click off 3 MAJOR items for us right off the bat. We had stayed with Benchmark on another place nearby so we knew it was going to be nice. 1-CLEAN, 2-NO ANIMALS, absolute DEAL BREAKER for us, 3-NO SMOKING. These three things ensured a nice place for us. A few things we were surprised on though. No hot pads, only one dish drying towel and only a Chinese sponge for dishes as we hand wash dishes, and some of the dishes and utensils had dried food on them. Minor details as we washed everything first anyhow. A great place, we would go back at that price. ##### David M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### A guest from Owasso, Ok Jul 14, 2023 #### A Different Experience Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our condo was beautiful and close to the beach. We have stayed here several times before and have always had a good experience. There were a couple of things out of the ordinary though this time, first we had no internet the whole time and 4 days in we had to move to a different condo because the owner of the condo didn't pay the electric bill. We suspected the internet bill wasn't paid either. I would stay with Benchmark Management again, because they resolved the problem, but this wasn't what we expected this time. ##### A guest from Owasso, Ok This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Derrick T. Sep 26, 2023 #### VERY DISSATISFIED-WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO VACATION SINCE APRIL 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: No one available at office to speak to. Had to call or text with several issues. Problems started when checking in and could not. Dirty door and wall at entrance. Several other issues, too many to list. Only beautiful part about the trip, we were with family and was on a beautiful beach. Will never rent again. This review will not get posted! ##### Derrick T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nathaniel B. Mar 17, 2024 #### Spring Break Stay Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were unimpressed with how up tight the place was. From abrasive and extremely strict beach rule, abrasive and stressful check in check out policies, to wrist band wardens constantly making people feel uneasy. I witnessed multiple families with kids that were staying there get kicked out of the pool with no opportunity to go find their wrist band. This is a family vacation spot and there are enough stresses with kids, but benchmark adds another level to it. Don’t go if you are taking a family with young kids. Also if you have other families that you want to connect with in the seaside areas during your trip, don’t expect to be able to see them anywhere near a benchmark condo because they wont be allowed to come in. The public beach is the only option and you will get yelled at even for walking across sugar dunes. I wouldn’t recommend it. Also the roof was under construction while we were there and nails flying off the roof and all over the ground made it dangerous. The only bright spot was Steve the shuttle driver who was laid back and treated us with a positive and relaxing vacation vibe. Look elsewhere for a better experience. ##### Nathaniel B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Astrid W. Apr 10, 2024 #### Spring Break 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: The rental was on the 3rd floor with a nice view to the beach. The kitchen is well equipped and everything was working from internet to washer/dryer. For the price, I would have expected a larger and newer apartment. ##### Astrid W. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Anthony R S. Jul 29, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Nice location We were pleased with the location of the condo but that was about all. The condition of the furniture and and furnishings were sub par. I am a gourmet cook and the kitchen was really weak. Hardly any pots and pans. We still had fun but the condo was a let down. ##### Anthony R S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### A guest from Owasso, Ok May 31, 2023 #### A Different Experience Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our condo was beautiful and close to the beach. We have stayed here several times before and have always had a good experience. There were a couple of things out of the ordinary though this time, first we had no internet the whole time and 4 days in we had to move to a different condo because the owner of the condo didn't pay the electric bill. We suspected the internet bill wasn't paid either. I would stay with Benchmark Management again, because they resolved the problem, but this wasn't what we expected this time. ##### A guest from Owasso, Ok ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob A. May 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! We love staying at Beachside Villas and enjoyed this property. Our only suggestion for improvement is that the kitchen is not fully stocked for cooking larger family meals. We love to do a shrimp boil when we come to the beach and couldn’t this year - there were no larger pots for us to do it. But other than that, this condo is wonderful! We LOVED the beach view! ##### Rob A. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth V., Duluth, GA Sep 26, 2022 #### Best vacation 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: View was great. Condo was great and we had the best weather. Great vacation. ##### Elizabeth V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay W. Mar 22, 2022 #### Great stay on 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 had a very nice time during our stay at Beachside Villas 531! The condo is in great condition, management was prompt with any questions and the location to the beach was perfect! ##### Lindsay W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from MARIETTA, GA Oct 16, 2021 #### Great location, view, & updated decor 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: Top floor end unit with a view in building closest to both beach access points. Updated decor/furniture made it feel clean and comfortable. The only issues we had were out of the control of the owners. The cleaning crew needs to do a better job mopping floors (socks quickly tuned black), but otherwise the unit was very clean. The "private" beach is an easy walk and fairly uncrowded because it seemed like most of the guests of the complex didn't want to walk the extra minute or two down the beach to the area designated for Beachview Villas. One drawback to the BV beach area is that best section along the shoreline (not requiring you to wade through the lake outlet) was claimed by ~dozen rental chair setups of which we only ever saw 3 being used during the week. Several guests of homes along the lake also kayaked to this part of the beach and set up base every day. Uncrowded in comparison to other beaches, but set expectations that a nice spot directly in front of the shore isn't an easy get and you'll likely have to set up behind empty rental chairs. Condo is close to Khave & Cream for coffee/donuts/ice cream, Buddy's for fresh seafood, or Old Fish House for a nice dinner. Being tucked away from busy 30A and taking sunset walks on the beach with family every night make this a special location. ##### A guest from MARIETTA, GA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Martha M. Sep 15, 2021 #### 531 Beachside Villas Sept 2031 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location with a viiew of the beach from our balcony. Mostly updated condo, a little rough around the edges but overall nice. Very strong smell of mildew in unit. Permeated everything. Don’t know if furnace/air filter needs changing or where smell was coming from. ##### Martha M. ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy K., Atlanta, GA Apr 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful condo and beach- but “Private Property” makes this area a challenge Condo was beautiful with a gorgeous view of the beach! HOWEVER...WiFi in unit did not work which was a struggle for virtual work. Construction all around made sleeping in impossible (no worries if you love to get up early). The biggest problem is with the beach ordinances in Florida allowing home owners to claim the beach as their private property. The beach area right in front of the condo development is all claimed as private beach except for a 30ft wide path to the water. Left and right of the beach access you are met with “Private Property No Trespassing” signs, security guards, and angry/combative private owners defending their turf. The first day we were there (Easter) we were bullied and harassed for being in front of Sugar Dunes visiting our friends who had rented a unit in that building. We were told we were not allowed to stand on that side of the sign to visit with them and had to relocate. It was maddening to have enormous empty areas of beach and then small sections of public beach packed out w people on top of each other just trying to enjoy their beach day. If you are paying thousands of dollars to go to the beach for a week, make sure you stay somewhere that actually has a beach area you are allowed to be on. We will not be returning to Ft Walton County/30A area unless this changes. ##### Peggy K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex B. Mar 26, 2021 #### Incredible stay and beautiful villa! 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: 531 was everything you could wish for and more! The view was incredible and the decor was perfectly beachy without being tacky! Close enough to the beach for quick cooler refills!! We would definitely stay again! ##### Alex B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. Jul 11, 2020 #### Beach stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely loved it and would live ther if I could! Only thing that was different was the view from the pics online isn’t accurate and needs updated cuz there’s 4 buildings built and blocking the views shown online but still can see the gulf just not as much as shown ##### Amy M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. Jul 11, 2020 #### Beach stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely loved it and would live ther if I could! Only thing that was different was the view from the pics online isn’t accurate and needs updated cuz there’s 4 buildings built and blocking the views shown online but still can see the gulf just not as much as shown ##### Amy M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Robert D. Jun 20, 2020 #### Beachside Villas #531 Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was ok; was very disappointed in situation of beach access. Talked with a man in the Villas parking lot (giving parking tickets) about what is going on, he says it's in litigation. The only reason we stay in Beachside Villas is the proximity to the beach and now we have to walk about a football field down the beach to set up for the day. We are older adults and my husband is a heart patient - we can't do long distance walking in the 90 degree heat. Always enjoyed this area of the beach because of the family atmosphere, but we will be looking for another place next year. It's ridiculous to have that much beach roped off when the houses are not even finished yet. ##### Robert D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Judy W. Jun 6, 2020 #### What a great beach and location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was 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 rental was close to the beach, good patio view of the beach. The only downside was the construction across the street. The noise started about 6 am. And the new house blocks part of the view of the beach. The pictures need to be updated! Otherwise, a good stay. ##### Judy W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Judy W. Jun 6, 2020 #### What a great beach and location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was 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 rental was close to the beach, good patio view of the beach. The only downside was the construction across the street. The noise started about 6 am. And the new house blocks part of the view of the beach. The pictures need to be updated! Otherwise, a good stay. ##### Judy W. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mondrian South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Mondrian-South-Beach.h2190271.Hotel-Information) > > [W South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-W-South-Beach.h11881.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Orlando-At-WALT-DISNEY-WORLD-Resort.h7374428.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [Reunion Resort & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Reunion-Resort-Golf-Club.h992499.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Ft-Lauderdale17th-Street.h11909.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Orlando-Flamingo-Crossings.h58072517.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-B-Ocean-Resort.h5404.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hilton-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h28591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tides on Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Tides-On-Hollywood.h44524455.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Orlando-International-Drive.h4262.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Margaritaville-Hollywood-Beach-Resort.h10005147.Hotel-Information) > > [Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Diplomat-Beach-Resort-Hollywood.h857779.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Miami South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Moxy-Miami-South-Beach.h55553829.Hotel-Information) > > [Walt Disney World Dolphin](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Dolphin.h12710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Westin-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h17159.Hotel-Information) > > [W Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-W-Fort-Lauderdale.h2335216.Hotel-Information) > > [Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Fort-Lauderdale-Marriott-Harbor-Beach-Resort-Spa.h21880.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Bahama-Bay-Resort.h1056615.Hotel-Information)