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Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

Family-friendly stay near Seaside Beach

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs, and a living room with a blue sofa and a flat-screen TV.
A garden pathway under a white pergola with a lattice design, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Seagrove Beach condo, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Seagrove Beach East and 2 miles (3 km) of Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Eastern Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Seaside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

Welcome to Beachwood Villas 11E - a modern updated condo located poolside and just steps from the beach.

Enjoy a spacious living area with comfortable furniture. Relax in front of the 50" Roku TV after a day in the sun to catch up on some TV. You'll love the sound bar and subwoofer so you're truly immersed in your movie. An updated full kitchen adjoins the living area. The dining table seats 6 plus there are 2 seats at the breakfast bar.

At the back of the unit is the master suite with king bed, 32" Roku TV, and private bath, plus access to the patio overlooking the pool. Across the hall is Bedroom #2 which has a queen bed, 32" Roku TV. Bedroom #3 includes a full bed and twin-over-twin bunks and a private entrance to the bath with its own toilet and vanity. Bedroom #2 enters the bath from the hall, but also has its own vanity area and toilet.

Beach Access:
From the front of the complex you’re just 200 yards to the Beachwood Villas beach access across the street from Tom Thumb (the corner of 30A and Somerset Bridge Rd.). Just a 2-minute walk and you’ll have your toes in the sand.

Beachwood Villas:
Beachwood Villas is a wonderful community including pools (one heated seasonally), 2 lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard court, and beautiful grounds. There are also several charcoal community grills and picnic areas if you like to grill out. Beachwood Villas is directly across 30A from the beach, so the sand and surf is a short walk away! This unit is located right next to the pool, so the little ones don't have far to go for lots of fun.

Seagrove Beach:
Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike and jump on the 20-mile Timpoochee bike trail that runs right in front of the complex. 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 Beachwood Villas 11E - S.E. Seagrove comes with Xplorie’s best activities! 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.
* Pool heat is not available this year.

Disclaimer:
Beachwood Villas will have ongoing construction from January 12 through April on the 3-story buildings. The clubhouse will be closed, and the laundry room will be unavailable from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily but open after hours. Noise and temporary parking limitations may occur. At least one entrance will remain accessible after hours. Construction will pause after April and resume on the 2-story buildings in September. Guests may contact us with any questions regarding access or parking.

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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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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2261-135545

Frequently asked questions

How close is Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to the airport?

This condo is 27 mi (40-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to the beach?

This condo is a short 4-minute walk from Seagrove Beach East and 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Seaside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This condo is 8.9 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Poolside, Easy Beach Access, Remodeled, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great Location

This property was perfect for our first time to the area. The location was great and very centrally located to all the attractions we wanted to see. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

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

Family get away

This was our first time in the Santa Rosa area and we will definitely go back. Our stay was amazing. Location was good for the beach. Communication was great. Had one small issue with using the keypad for the door but was given a quick response on how to resolve. Overall this was a perfect trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

NaeNae

Loved it all....would love to go again in July for my birthday.....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosa b.

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

Great Location

Extremely pleased with the. condo and the amenities. Plenty of extra blankets and pillows. Property was very Convenient to restaurants and only a few minutes walk across the street to the beach. Heated pool was perfect temperature and extremely clean. 100% would rent this unit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Great option for Girls Weekend!

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: This unit was a great option for a girls weekend. There was everything we needed to prepare meals as well as a large balcony to relax and hang out! We will definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Beach Bums

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: We really enjoyed our condo in Beachwood Villas. Plenty of space, convenient to the beach, well supplied and cozy. A good fit for us for a restful week at tge Beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Great Space!

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 the condo and location. The space had everything we needed and more. We look forward to returning in the future. Plan to book here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Good trip

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: Unit was good. Only thing I would suggest is more than one roll of toilet paper per bathroom 😳
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcello R.

Vacation done right!

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 have zero complaints and the vacation was spot on all around. The location to restaurants, pool, beach, stores is perfect! All around fantastic experience and we WILL absolutely book again. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with me and my family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

July 2018 Stay

Overall, the place was great! We had a few issues with the key pad lock. Also, we only had 2 kitchen towels so we had to wash it often......minor things! Great locations, nice upgrades. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Had a GREAT Time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental condo was nice for the price! The management company was very hands on and gave me all the information I needed to make it an easy stay without having to worry. The walk to the beach was not bad at all and the property was well kept with a fairly quiet environment. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

stop stomping on the floor all night

My only 2 complaints were the young guys about us making noise constantly and the weak wifi. Otherwise it was an easy and peaceful vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Great stay at Beachwood Villas

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 enjoyed our stay! The condo was clean, spacious, and convenient to the beach, local restaurants, and the pool. Management was professional and responsive, check in/out was easy. The only issue we had was the excessive noise from upstairs in the middle of the night- the floors are thin and you can hear everything. Luckily, the people staying upstairs checked out and only disturbed us a few nights. Would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karin O.

Perfect space and 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: We had a wonderful stay at Beachwood villas and were very happy with the location and cleanliness. The beds were super comfortable and the it was really like having 2.5 baths with twi toilet/sink ateas connected by one shower. It was so convenient to the beach and Tom Thumb. You can ride bikes to seaside which was perfect! The only downside was that we had to rent a gas golf cart vs an electric one because there is nowhere to charge it. We were pleasantly surprised by the beach chairs left at the condo too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Nice lil condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 was well decorated and had everything we needed! It was clean and well kept. Building is probably older and ceilings are thin. You can definitely hear the floor above you. Entrance to the beach is right across the street however they DO NOT let you put your stuff there. The public beach is another 200ft to the left. It seems to be well guarded by the “chair police”. I really hate that these beaches are becoming this way. We got lucky and were able to rent chairs by another chair company that wasn’t so strict. Overall it was a great very affordable vacation!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

carra s.

Beachwood Villas Seagrove

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 liked the location of the condo because it is not in a high traffic area but close to neighborhoods down 30A. The 5 minute walk to the beach was direct and very accessible. However, the beach area provided for guests of Beachwood is extremely small and restricted by condo properties which are beachfront. Our unit was convenient, clean and updated nicely. We especially liked having the additional lavatory. We chose a unit overlooking the pool which was pretty, but noisy at times. Also we were on the second floor which did not have an elevator and because of the construction of the units, we could hear the constant movements of the guests in the condo above us. Overall the complex is well-kept, had available parking, easy to access and just the right size/price for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Always book with a local Vacation Rental Manager

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: From beginning to end what a great experience. Working with Benchmark Management to plan our families vacation was very easy and we saved a lot of money. We stayed at Beachwood Villas 11E and the other half of our group stayed at Legacy Condos 403. Both properties were recommended by the staff at Benchmark as we both had different budgets but wanted to be close together. We were a 2 min walk from each other with the Legacy property being beachfront. The properties were professionally cleaned and well maintained. The staff at Benchmark was there to answer questions and make recommendations about things to do in the area. When booking a vacation rental in Destin/30A be sure to contact Benchmark Management directly for the best prices, selection and true local service. We are already looking on Benchmark Managements website for places to book next year.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Joe R.

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This property is not handicap accessible, and when I called to see if I can get it switched they said no. They mentioned they didn’t advertise it to be, when I booked it, it didn’t say it was and there was no elevators. Very disappointed! Not accommodating what so ever, I would have been willing to pay extra.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nissa N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An okay place to stay

This place was okay, but not sure we would return to this specific property. It was about a 5 to 7 minute walk to the beach, but you had to walk through a maze of boardwalks and a parking lot just to be able to cross the street and to get to the boardwalk leading to the beach. The property management group was easy to communicate with and responded to our requests, but our stay was not without the following disappointments: Poor WiFi, microwave turntable did not work, refrigerator was turned too low and froze our food, our water was turned off without any communication beforehand to us, the knob on one of the bathroom cabinets was not secured properly and kept falling off, couches and mattresses need updating, bunk bed frame was very squeaky and loud, pool filtration system was not functioning and pool got dirty quickly, mold on the shower curtains and behind the kitchen sink, area rugs in the kitchen and kids bedroom more in desperate need of washing. From this location it's about a 10-15 minute leisurely bike ride to Seaside, which has lots of food truck options and boutique shopping. The highlight of our kids' stay was taking surf lessons from Austin Magee's Surf School. The instructor (Logan) was amazing and the kids picked it up in no time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Katrina M.

Need a better cleaning company

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon arrival, the renter was very unclean, the floors were sandy, the deck had trash from the previous renters soda, can candy, wrappers, dirty napkins, the sink in the kitchen still had food in the drain, noodles and lettuce. The surface of the stove was very murky like the cleaner had not been wiped off, and general grime all around the edges of both the sink and the stove. And the refrigerator has not been wiped out.Opening the curtains in one of the bedrooms, was dust bunnies, and a price tag and other trash.Besides, just being dirty, the rugs that were provided were pillow shams spread on the floor in the bathrooms. And it’s not very much time spent cleaning this condo.It is a beach side condo, so you expect the sand, but not upon walking into a clean condo. Overall, they probably need to get a different cleaning service, someone who will spend a little bit more time, especially now that the rates have skyrocketed, and we’re paying almost twice as much for the same condo, surely they can afford to pay the cleaners!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Great option for Girls Weekend!

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: This unit was a great option for a girls weekend. There was everything we needed to prepare meals as well as a large balcony to relax and hang out! We will definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Great Space!

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 the condo and location. The space had everything we needed and more. We look forward to returning in the future. Plan to book here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Beach Bums

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: We really enjoyed our condo in Beachwood Villas. Plenty of space, convenient to the beach, well supplied and cozy. A good fit for us for a restful week at tge Beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcello R.

Vacation done right!

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 have zero complaints and the vacation was spot on all around. The location to restaurants, pool, beach, stores is perfect! All around fantastic experience and we WILL absolutely book again. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with me and my family
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brandy C.

Beachwood Villa 11E

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 love Beachwood Villas and come back year after year. 11E was a beautiful condo, clean and spacious. This building is my favorite because it overlooks the pool and you can see the kids playing. The mattress desperately needs replacing in the queen room though. It made sleeping almost impossible and my husband and I had to rotate through the bunk room and the couch. Other than that, we loved this unit.