Testimonials
Success Stories From the Owners Who Know Us Best.
Here is what our owners are saying…
Jim & Mike,
My wife and I have utilized the services of Best Beach Getaways for the past seven years and could not be more pleased.
The entire staff from Jim DeVos to the reservations staff to the operations manager are absolutely top notch. If we have any type of problem, they rectify it in a most timely manner. When it comes to rental booking, we have experienced a yearly increase in the number of bookings and the amount of income.
We meet with Jim and Matt DeVos on a yearly basis in order to air any concerns we may have and to solicit their input on how to improve our condos in order to make them more attractive and marketable. Their suggestions are always appreciated and productive.
Best Beach Getaways deserves and gets our highest recommendation.
Gene & Elayne Suskalo, Owners
Dunes of Panama, B-208 & C-607
Panama City Beach, FL
We’ve had a relationship with Best Beach Getaways for more than two years now and I would just like to share how much I value and appreciate all that you do for us. When we bought our first rental property and we were referred to you, I was going into it not really knowing what to expect. From day one, you and the BBG team have been incredible in making everything seamless and easy. Living so far away in Kentucky, I never have to worry whether or not things are being handled professionally, with courtesy, and timeliness. Last year, in the throws of a global pandemic, you and the team at BBG kept in constant contact with us, despite the confusing and fluid nature of what was going on in Florida. In a scary time, it was comforting to know there were people I could count on that would keep the train moving forward. Erica, you have been a trusted ally and are so proactive and quick to respond to any request. Jim, your emails during the closures last year were great and kept me informed of what was going on. Kimberly, you have made signing on our second property extremely easy and stress-free. My only regret is that I have yet to meet any of you in person because, more than just a business relationship, I consider you all friends. I would gladly refer you to anyone looking for a rental agency in your area. Feel free to use my name and phone number to anyone who would like a reference.
April Flynn, Owner
Tidewater 1413 & Celadon 1602
Panama City Beach, FL
When we purchased our Runaway Bay home last December, we were unfamiliar with all the details and procedures involved with handling a vacation rental property. Fortunately, we found Best Beach Getaways for the job. Their on-site office at Runaway Bay is especially appealing as it fosters a more responsive and hands-on approach to our needs and closer connection to the Runaway Bay community. Initially, the property needed quite a bit of sprucing up to improve its rental appeal, and Amanda C., our Operations Manager, provided us with a great amount of guidance regarding decorating enhancements; and dedicated much time and effort making sure all the pieces came together. Since we started renting at the beginning of this year, we’ve come to appreciate how Amanda and her staff are always accessible, and how they promptly address the needs of our rental customers and oversee the home’s upkeep. We are pleased with BBG’s marketing approach that ensures we have good visibility to the rental market including their easy-to-navigate, customer-friendly website and use of rental sites like VRBO. The BBG owner portal provides us with all the information we need regarding our rental unit; and, each month, detailed statements are e-mailed to us and rental income deposits are promptly executed. Any statement questions are always addressed quickly by Shelley Carroll in Accounting. We are pleased to recommend Best Beach Getaways to any rental property owner, especially those having property in Runaway Bay.
Bruce & Sandy Barker, Owners
Runaway Bay 251
Bradenton Beach, FL
My wife and I have owned a rental condo in Northwest Florida for over 11 years and we’ve dealt with several property management companies over that time. Best Beach Getaways has exceeded our expectations in every aspect of property management. We are very pleased with their proactive efforts to book our condo. Our condo is always clean and ready for guests. We’ve never had a guest complain about the cleanliness of the condo. We are always kept in the loop about any maintenance issues. They are always available to us and our guests to answer any questions. They are organized and well-informed about our HOA policies and procedures. We are always confident that our guests are in good hands with Best Beach Getaways and we look forward to a long relationship with them in the years to come. We highly recommend Best Beach Getaways!
Ralph & Suzi Galetti, Owners
Sunrise 2503
Panama City Beach, FL
We have tried 3 or 4 management companies over the years. In 2012, we began our partnership with Best Beach Getaways and are very happy with our decision. We have enjoyed the increase in revenue, but have been most impressed with the services from the management team. They are familiar with our unit and are available anytime we need them. We strongly recommend Best Beach Getaways to owners in need of rental property management.
Connie & Gene Smith, Owners
Jade East Towers 1220
Destin, FL
We had been vacationing at Emerald Towers in Destin for decades- always as a “renter”.
In 2021, we finally purchased a condo at Emerald Towers.
Our top goal when buying a condo at Emerald Towers was to have a personal vacation spot in Destin. But, we also knew that renting our condo (when we are not enjoying it) would be a great way to share this little slice of heaven on earth with others as well as have some income to offset financial liabilities.
Many rental management companies were recommended to us. After lots of review and discussion, we chose Best Beach Getaways. This was a brilliant decision. The BBG “attention to caring” for our condo has been amazing in so many ways.
Our biggest concerns when choosing a Rental Management Company were ensuring top tier cleanliness, maintaining the optimum rental experience for our rental guests and optimizing financial gains.
The operations team at BBG has been superior- this includes the cleaning team, inspection team (after each cleaning), reservations team and financial team.
Shelley, our Owner Services Manager has been tremendous. Shelley ensures that financial “deposits and statements” are always on time and easy to understand. Shelley also addresses many questions that crop up- she is always accessible and responsive.
Mike, our Reservation Manager is a also top tier communicator- which we really appreciate. Mike works very hard and has kept our condo rented with optimum rentals and financial income.
Erica, our present Operations Manager (previously Delphine managed Destin area- also fabulous) has been really great with communication regarding any condo needs, recommended upgrades or repairs. When we have had any appliance concerns/needs, Erica directed immediate BBG help to avoid any downtime or issues for our guests.
We also receive a monthly newsletter from President Jim- also a great communicator. Jim keeps us updated with the local real estate market and rental conditions - so we are in the know about past, present and future conditions that affect condo rentals.
Finally, we are extremely pleased and very grateful with our relationship with Best Beach Getaways.
Lynn and Joe Lanier, Owners
Emerald Towers 902
Destin, FL
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