Dune Villas 5B - Sand In My Shoes
people have considered this property in the last 24 hours.Featured Amenities
- Communal Pool
- Outdoor Grill
- pets not allowed
If you are looking for a relaxing get away located directly on an uncrowded stretch of white sand beach, your search is over! Sand in My Shoes offers gorgeous gulf views, fabulous accommodations and the perfect location on 30A! This newly renovated three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse sleeps 10 comfortably and is less than 50 yards from the door to the beach! Situated on the west end of five attached gulf front units, Sand in My Shoes offers gorgeous ocean views and breathtaking sunsets off two balconies directly overlooking the Gulf. This also makes it the closest unit to the private gated beach access stairs. There is one reserved spot directly in front of the unit with additional parking on site.
You'll enter through the two story, open foyer where you will find a storage area for beach gear. Up 2 short flights of stairs you'll enter the main floor living area.
Enjoy the modern updates in 5B. The main floor consists of an updated half bath and large well-appointed kitchen with new tile backsplash, new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, floor to ceiling white cabinets, new island with seating for four, and a beautiful live edge wood table that seats 6. In addition, new flooring was added throughout the main floor. The family room has a large LED TV, surround sound, DVD player, Bose Wave System, games, puzzles, books, DVDs and of course free Wi-Fi. The entire south wall is glass sliding doors allowing amazing views of the beach and ocean.
The 2nd floor contains a large beach-side master suite with a king bed and updated bathroom with dual sinks and large tile shower. Both have fantastic ocean views through the wall of glass sliders opening to the large balcony. The 2nd floor balcony has 2 reclining chairs with ottomans to relax while taking in the sights, sounds and feel of panoramic ocean views from Panama City Beach in the east to Destin in the west. This floor also contains another large bedroom with 2 queen beds and attached updated bathroom. This 2nd bedroom has a small balcony overlooking the pool with an ocean view to the west. Both bedrooms have large closets and flat screen TVs. Laundry is located on the 2nd floor.
The 3rd floor bedroom/loft has 3 custom built-in twin extra-long beds with an additional twin trundle and built-in cabinet. Each bed has its own reading light and electrical outlet with two USB ports for charging all your devices. The loft includes a TV and DVD player.
"Sand in My Shoes" is ideally located directly on a quieter stretch of 30A's world renowned beaches, away from all the crowds while only about a mile to the center of Seaside. Seaside and WaterColor are just short bike rides away. Centrally located in Seagrove, it gives you access to nature trails, biking and jogging paths, water sports, great dining and shopping.
There are 10 restaurants less than a mile from "Sand in My Shoes" including Cafe Thirty-A, Surfing Deer, Seagrove Market Cafe, The Perfect Pig and Angelina's Pizzeria & Pasta. This means you can ride your bikes or even walk to some of the best restaurants on 30A! In addition, bike, paddle board and kayak rentals are conveniently located across the street.
Your stay at Dune Villas 5B - Sand In My Shoes 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!
* 1 assigned parking space (guest parking available).
* Sorry, no pets allowed
A starter set of amenities is provided: The kitchen includes paper towels, a sponge, dish soap, dishwasher pods, kitchen wipes, trash liners, and laundry pods. Each bathroom has toilet paper, facial and bath soaps, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Towels include one body towel and washcloth per guest, plus two hand towels per bathroom.
Free Daily Activities
Thanks to our exclusive partnership with Xplorie, every Benchmark Management reservation includes access to complimentary daily activities. Enjoy one free admission per day to unforgettable experiences like dolphin cruises, golf, ziplining, and more.
Beach Rentals & Services
Benchmark Management is partnered with Vacayzen to offer our guests a variety of rental services, including bikes, golf carts, beach gear, and baby equipment, all with free delivery. Their friendly, local staff is available 7 days a week to assist before, during, and after your stay. Enjoy daily beach chair and umbrella setups (where available for your beach access), bonfires, and adventure tours, with easy booking and support by phone, chat, or email.
Amenities
General
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
Pool & Spa
- Communal Pool
Suitability
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Table
- Full Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Cookware
Living
- Central Air
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Linens
- Washer & Dryer
- Ironing Board
- High Speed Internet
- Hot Water
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Golf
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck
- Patio
- BBQ Grill
- Shared Pool
- Beach
- Community Grill
- 1 Parking Space
- Free Parking
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Smart TV
- Cable TV
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Room Configuration
Availability
Location
Reviews
Perfect location Lots of space
Manager's Response
We are thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy the unbeatable location, beautiful views, private beach access, and the layout and amenities the condo offers. It is wonderful to know these features continue to make your stays memorable.
We also truly appreciate your honest feedback on areas for improvement. Your notes about the AC performance, musty odors in the kitchen cabinets, bedding quality, and other maintenance details have been shared with our property care team for review and resolution. We want every stay to be as comfortable and seamless as possible, and input like yours helps us get there.
We hope to welcome you and your family back again very soon and will strive to make your next visit even better.
Warmest regards,
Benchmark Management
Great vacation!
We loved our unit at Dune Villas! The unit
Was very clean and beautiful. It also had everything we needed in the unit.
My favorite of it all was the view.
The view was breathtaking!!!
Overall, we would like to stay in that same unit again in the future.
The management was also amazing! They were extremely helpful and nice!
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Benchmark Management
New Years Paradise
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Great Location!
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WE Love Seagrove
Many Thanks, Scott and Michele DeCleene
Manager's Response
We want to thank you for taking the time to review your month-long stay at Dune Villas 5B. We are very sorry for any delay with resolving the issues mentioned during your trip but are pleased to confirm the issues mentioned have been resolved and no further complaints have been reported by recent guests. We are glad to hear these issues did not greatly impact your stay and we look forward to your future trip with us in 2024!
Sincerely, Benchmark Management.
Wonderful Location and Beach Access
Manager's Response
We are thrilled that you had a lovely experience during your stay at Dune Villas 5B. The unit is perfect for a fun family trip and making memories that will last a lifetime. We hope that you consider coming back! At Benchmark, we value all our guests and would love to welcome you back!
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Dune Villas Beach Side
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Dune Villas Beach Side
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Best view on the beach
Manager's Response
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Dune Villas 5B! We are so happy to hear you and your loved ones enjoyed your time with us! Dune Villas are a great condo community! Gulf Front so you get breathtaking views of the emerald waters. The owners of Dune Villas 5B decorated their unit to ensure that the condo keeps a light open feeling throughout. We truly look forward to having you stay with us again!
Benchmark Management
Great Beach Views
Manager's Response
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
Awesome
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Location, location, location!
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Wonderful Experience
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Beautiful condo, Perfect location.
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Beautiful condo, Perfect location.
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Loved it!
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Great experience!
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Fantastic everything!
Fantastic everything!
Best rental property ever
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Great escape
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Great Property with Minor Annoyances
Also, we ran out of toilet tissue and the kitchen trash can had 1 bag in it. I contacted management and they said that they allow 1 "complimentary" roll of tissue per bathroom and 1 trash bag. They then directed me to a convenience store down the road. I have stayed in VRBO's from Hawaii to Boston and have never heard of this. This unit sleeps up to 10 people. We had 3 adults and 3 children 5 and under. We ran out of our 1 roll limit in the main level bath. I think they should have had extra somewhere. As for the trash bag, they require you to take out the trash before you leave. That is fine and no problem. However, once we filled our one bag, I don't think it should be up to me to go buy more trash bags. If you want me to take it out, provide something to carry it in.
Sometimes it's the little things that make the difference. That being said, this unit was very clean and looked just as described in the pictures. The location is great and we loved using the bikes. There is a rental across the street where we were able to rent additional ones.
The stairs are very steep for small children, so it might be better for those with older kids. The linens were scratchy but the beds were comfortable.
All in all, this is a great place to stay. Just know that you need to bring trash bags, toilet tissue, paper towels, a can opener, beach towels, and you will have to buy ice.








































































*Things we love-
Location- walk to restaurants and shops, direct ocean view, direct private beach access, not too crowded
Condo- open main living, large kitchen, balcony views, updated primary bathroom, kids bunk loft, beach chairs and beach toys provided, drop zone entry for gear, pool
*Things that need improvement-
AC does not properly cool
Musty smells in kitchen cabinets
Sheets/towels terrible quality
Kitchen staples needed (salt pepper sugar vegetable oil would be appreciated)
Icemaker in freezer does not work
Stains on mattress protector
It is hard to find another condo in Seagrove that meets or exceeds our experiences staying at Dune Villas 5B “Sand in my Shoes.” We have enjoyed making family memories over the years and will hopefully be able to return soon.