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SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!

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Exterior
Living area
Pool
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12205.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • OBX Laser Tag
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd level Master King

1 King Bed

2nd level Queen and

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Pyramid bunkbed and single bed with trundle

1 Single Bed

Top Level King Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd level Master king

Toilet · Shower only

full hall bath on mid level with huge Whirlpool Tub!

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Level King master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!

NH-2 "Dolphin Watch"
Saturday-Saturday only, Semi-oceanfront, ocean Views, pet-friendly.

4 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, Sleeps 12 (2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Twin, 1 Pyramid Bunk with trundle, 1 Sleeper sofa) Den with sleeper sofa acts as 5th sleeping area!

$250 CREDIT TOWARD BEACH GEAR RENTAL
From Friday 5/2/25 - Sunday 9/14/25 check-in dates
Applies to 7-Day Rentals

Come, relax, and fall in love with the Outer Banks at this semi-oceanfront Nags Head home. Dolphin Watch is perfectly situated to experience the best Outer Banks has to offer. Just 300 feet to the beach access and ocean views from the top two floors. Watch the sunrise from the comfort of your bed in one of the mid-level master suites. Walk to breakfast at the Nags Head Fishing Pier restaurant or for morning coffee at Morning View Coffee House. Take an afternoon stroll for ice cream at Booty Treats. Enjoy soothing ocean views while dining, inside or out. At day's end, watch shooting stars from your top deck ocean-side 6-person hot tub, and take a refreshing dip in the private pool!

The kitchen is enormous and well-appointed. The dining area features a 10-person table with a breakfast bar that seats an additional four people. Two decks are furnished, one with a large dining area. The beautiful living room features vaulted ceilings, fans, a flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels, and wireless internet. There is a separate den for the kids, complete with a flat-screen TV, sound system, and games. You'll have your small private pool with a mosaic dolphin.

The beach here is beautiful, clean, and uncrowded. Breathe in the ocean air and let your worries fade as you enjoy your week at Dolphin Watch in Nags Head!

Top level: Master Bedroom (King), TV; great room with deck access, ocean views, and a large flat-screen TV; dining area; kitchen with a breakfast bar for 4.

Middle level: 5th sleeping area in the den with a lovely sleeper sofa and TV! Master Bedroom (King) with deck access and TV; Bedroom (queen and twin); Bedroom (pyramid bunk and twin with trundle); full hall bath with whirlpool tub and shower; den with TV.

Bottom level: Private pool with an enclosed outdoor shower (featuring a dressing area); laundry facilities.

4 TVs (top-level living area and master bedroom, mid-level in master and the den!)

Additional information
· Bed linens and 10 bath sets provided unless otherwise stated in the lease.
· ECI (Early Check-in) 1:00 p.m. Call for availability and pricing.
Access to the bottom level and pool area is only available until the home is clean. (upon availability).
· Pool dates: 5/3/25-10/25/25.
· Pool size: 15 X 8.
· Parking spots: 4.
· Hot tub: Open year-round.
· Approximately 300 ft/1.5 min. to the beach access - located around milepost 10.
· RVs, trailers, and U-Hauls are prohibited.
· Nonsmoking.
· Dog-friendly, maximum two dogs, no puppies.
· Fireplace is decorative only - Non-Functional.
· FMILY GROUPS ONLY! Parents, siblings, Aunts/Uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends.
· Absolutely no non-family groups. College groups, high school civic groups, and any other groups under 25 years of age.

K Club Member
As a member of the K Club, guests will benefit from an exclusive amenity program offering:
Preferred green fee rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club and special rates for Kitty Hawk Kites activities.
Special discount pricing from places like Corolla Outback Adventures, Wild Horse Tours, Ghost Crab Quest, H2obx Waterpark, and Outer Banks Adventures.
Visit kclubobx.com for details, rates, and to make a reservation!

Internet
All of our homes are equipped with wifi. However, due to the nature of our area, we cannot guarantee the internet will always be functioning, as the Outer Banks can experience outages from time to time. We strongly advise that guests bring their hotspots or other cell phone service devices to provide internet access, especially if they need it for work or school. Shoreline OBX and our homeowners are not responsible for any internet interruptions.

Golf cart rental
ZoomAround is a premier street-legal golf cart rental company in the Outer Banks. They offer 4- and 6-passenger cart options for convenient, paperless delivery and pickup service in Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, and Southern Shores, or free in-store pickup when renting in Duck. ZoomAround will no longer service Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head starting in 2025.
Save $35 on your golf cart rental using promo code ShorelineObx when booking with Shoreline OBX Vacation Rentals!
ZoomAround Website Link: https://zoomaround.com/?promoCode=ShorelineObx

Local attractions
In addition to our beautiful beaches, enjoy a vast array of local attractions…
· Fishing Charters
· Dolphin Tours
· Currituck Beach Lighthouse
· Wright Brothers National Memorial
· NC Aquarium
· Whalehead Club
· Jockey's Ridge State Park
· Elizabethan Gardens
· The Lost Colony Outdoor Theater
· Waterpark
· First Flight Adventure Park
· Wild Horse Tours
· Shopping, Restaurants, Golf
There is so much for your family to experience and enjoy!

Property manager

Shoreline OBX
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lease Agreement must be signed and returned within 48 hours of booking. Booking will be canceled without a signed copy of the lease agreement.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the waterfront. OBX Laser Tag and Nags Head Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Nags Head holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Seaside Art Gallery and Outer Banks Beaches. Dowdy Park and OBX Laser Tag are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Anthony G.

3 Stars

I want to be fair and the house is decent, close to the beach entrance and the main area upstairs was a good place to gather. Hot tub is nice and on the top deck right off the living room/kitchen area. Kitchen was not well equipped, main table was sticky, peeling paint and in terrible condition and the sofa should be thrown out. Sliding door was almost impossible to open and close, fan over kitchen table was rusted through. Many of the fixtures are old and beat up and the pool is super tiny. Biggest issue was the A/C was not working on the top floor for the last couple of days. We called in and they sent a maintenance man fairly quickly but he really couldn't do anything. Next day the A/C company came out but said that the whole unit needed replaced. We were there in July with mid 90's and heat advisory with no A/C. Temp in the house was 80 degrees. Was told they would bring a portable A/C unit but it never came. I understand that this is an unforseen event but there should be better contingencies for your guests. No one ever followed up on this and really I feel bad as the next renters probably had to deal with this tood. Overall very dated house in a decent location, but no help when we needed it.
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6/10 Okay

Amanda H.

Bunk bed broken

Rented this home for the number of beds it contained. The top bunk railing was loose and had electrical tape wrapped around the bedrail and bed frame. Extremely wobbly and I did not allow my child to sleep there. Other than this, the house was great. We had to get an air mattress to use.
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6/10 Okay

Pam V.

Nice home

The house was a very nice place to stay for a week! Nice and close to the beach and a very nice swimming pool. The kids had a great time!
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8/10 Good

Lisa &Grayson M.

Great beach house!

Dolphin Watch is an awesome house, excellent location for beach access with an easy walk to your choice of 2 public beach accesses. This is our second stay here and one of our favorites. Nice upgrades include the top deck flooring with great porch furniture. New interior floors throughout. The two bedrooms with master beds were comfortable. The living room furniture is comfortable too. Only thing that would make it perfect would be kitchen sink sink stoppers to make washing dishes and counters easier (right now they just have drains to catch any food debris) and a few storage food containers for leftovers would be great. Not a big deal as you can bro those items with you. The dishwasher, washer and dryer all work great!
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8/10 Good

Lisa &Grayson M.

Great beach house!

Dolphin Watch is an awesome house, excellent location for beach access with an easy walk to your choice of 2 public beach accesses. This is our second stay here and one of our favorites. Nice upgrades include the top deck flooring with great porch furniture. New interior floors throughout. The two bedrooms with master beds were comfortable. The living room furniture is comfortable too. Only thing that would make it perfect would be kitchen sink sink stoppers to make washing dishes and counters easier (right now they just have drains to catch any food debris) and a few storage food containers for leftovers would be great. Not a big deal as you can bro those items with you. The dishwasher, washer and dryer all work great!
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8/10 Good

Carol W.

4 Stars

We chose this home for its location, four bedrooms, pool, and hot tub! The location had easy access to the beach and walkable to coffee shops, ice cream shops, and grocery store! It was well equipped for our family of nine! Only downside was our thoughts that it could have been cleaner! We had a wonderful week with perfect weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Last minute getaway

We loved the house! So close to the beach. It had all of our needs. Had a hiccup with the entry code getting in, we called the emergency number and they called back within 20 minutes with a new code. We decided on this last minute vacation and our first time renting from this company and would book again.
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8/10 Good

Denise H.

Great location

Our stay was fantastic.. the only reason I did not give an excellent rating was the floors were dirty when we arrived. The house needs some updating, some minor broken items i.e blinds, shower door. But again the location was fantastic, short walk to the beach, enjoyed staying by the pool, very quiet and relaxing, the hot tub was another bonus..had a lot of kitchen items. Check in process was spot on, able to get in on time, door is tricky but the instructions they sent were fantastic very detailed on all aspects of the rental, so enjoyed that we have rebooked for next year!!
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6/10 Okay

Scott W.

3 Stars

We had a great time! Your friendly assistance when we needed to ask a few questions was a big help. Also your timely follow ups were a plus - not too many and not too few. The view and location was ideal.The air conditioning was working properly throughout our stay - which is a big thing for me personally. The only suggestion my family has to make (and probably because our stay comes at the end of the season) is that the sofa, chairs, bed covers and kitchen table (sticky) were not as clean as they should have been. The furniture was soiled with spots due to wear and tear for the season. I suggest new furniture purchases before the new summer season. Otherwise,I had no complaints and was happy through our week.
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6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Family vacation

Overall we had a great family vacation. The house is in a great location that is close to a lot of things. The beach is within walking distance for those who are physically active. We had my parents with us so we would take them by car to the public access parking lot which helped some. There are multiple stairs to get to the beach which was difficult. They had to ask permission from the people staying at the house directly beside the public access if they could use their walk way which was through the sand. When we first arrived at the house there was a strong smell of animals. This is the first time we took our dogs with us on vacation so we did not know what to expect. I think the house could be a little cleaner. There are urine marks on the floor and on the couch. We sprayed the whole house with Lysol and Funkaway spray which did help. None of us were comfortable sitting directly on the couch so we used bed linen to cover the couch. This helped tremendously. Once we cleaned on our own and it smelled better it was a little more relaxing. There are a lot of stairs do consider this if you are talking older people with you. The kitchen was great and full y stocked with pots, pans and cookware. The washer snd dryer were very helpful. Dryer takes a little longer but this is expected. The vacuum on the second level was broke. The pool is small but served it's purpose. I would recommend taking blankets with you for your own comfort. Overall we had a great family vacation!
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8/10 Good

Pamela O.

Great for families and their pets!

We enjoyed staying at your home. It was the perfect location and quiet at night. We had a family of 7 and 1 medium dog. It was perfect with extra space for others if needed.
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8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Everything as described!

The house was everything we expected! Beach access is closer then expected, location was perfect for my teens to walk to the park, food, arcade. Everything within a mile. The amazing hosts also let us use their bikes that were on location. The pool is small, but we still spent everyday in it and appreciated the previous review to bring pop up tarp. Definitely needed as the pool area has no shade. 10x10 tarp and we were set! The only negatives were the satellite was in and out, never worked in the king room on the main and maintenance was not able to help. Beyond that….amazing vacation & fully plan to book this house again or book again with shoreline! Great customer service
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle F.

Loved the house

We loved the house and its location. But, upon arrival, I had to double clean due to Covid. It was not deep cleaned, as promised. The counters weren't wiped off and the bathrooms weren't cleaned. The floors were not swept.The dryer took forever to dry and the kitchen faucet leaked water. It seems the only thing the cleaners did was drop off clean linens. With Covid, this made me very nervous coming to a house that was not cleaned. After traveling 9.5 hours, cleaning twice was not on my list.
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle F.

Loved the house

We loved the house and its location. But, upon arrival, I had to double clean due to Covid. It was not deep cleaned, as promised. The counters weren't wiped off and the bathrooms weren't cleaned. The floors were not swept.The dryer took forever to dry and the kitchen faucet leaked water. It seems the only thing the cleaners did was drop off clean linens. With Covid, this made me very nervous coming to a house that was not cleaned. After traveling 9.5 hours, cleaning twice was not on my list.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Great week

House was great. The great room/dining area was a great meeting point. The front porchdeck and hot tub was wonderful. The pool was the perfect size and depth to enjoy. We put a beach tent over the pool which made it much more enjoyable. Beach is close easy walk. Only downside to house and beach were stairs. If you have problem with stairs not the house or beach for you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

September 2023 Stay

Kitchen was well stocked. This was our first time taking a dog with us… not sure we will do that again. Queen bed needs new mattress! Everything else went well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean and kitchen cooking items old

Toenail clippings in living room floor/floors in general not clean, living room couch dirty /stained, bedspreads not clean, beds on middle floor very uncomfortable, some kitchen items in cabinets wore out, coffee maker burner was almost completely burn up, kitchen table paint was coming off…therefore felt sticky and nasty. Positives - top deck was very nice where hot tub was. Hot tub was new and clean, pool was small but was clean and refreshing and the location was nice … but no ocean view as stated due to houses across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Vacation 2023

Had a great time. Great location to enjoy the beach weather for the week. All went too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Y.

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

Dolphin Watch

We had a great time. The area was perfect for getting to the beach, dining & shopping for necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

Excellent for dogs and kids

The hardwood laminate and ceramic tile throughout kept cleanup simple. Kitchen had the basics needed for a family who doesn't need to cook anything fancy. Beds very comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues, but the two that we asked to have addressed were handled promptly and professionally. Would use for a winter rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy p.

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

Dog friendly

Property was good for having a dog. Experienced several maintenance issues … sheets not fitting beds, missing or burned out light bulbs, floors were dirty, non working outlet outside ground floor, broken trash can…..Easy stuff for maintenance to fix. Location was great. Easy near access to beach…. And lots of near ice cream!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Our 2022 Beach vacation

The property was just as listed, and beach access was great. There was plenty of room for the whole family and the kitchen was well stocked. The cleaning could have been a bit better as there was a great deal of food and dust under the sofa and chair in the living room, but other than that it was great. I would advise that anyone traveling with toddlers that the openings for the staircases are wider than a standard door frame as we brought baby gates, but they were too small for the opening, so we had to search for a wider gate in the surrounding areas and it was a challenge. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J., Virginia Beach, VA

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

Great vacation home

We were very impressed with our stay! The kitchen was very well stocked, much better than I anticipated. Location is great, short walk to the beach. Also having the private pool and the hot tub was perfect for the days we didn't want the sand. It was the perfect house and location for our 3 family vacation with 11 people total. Would stay again in a minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

This was the worst experience we have had in all the more than 40 years of vacationing!

• Delayed check in time; nearly 2 hours late. Since the cleaning staff of three people were there cleaning the house that had been trashed by the previous tenant, who stayed past the check out time. We had traveled more than 8 hours and were told that they had no idea when we would gain access to the house because of the condition of the house. • No email or text was sent to inform us of the situation. • Wet, sandy floors • Broken handle on microwave • Hundreds of dead bugs in light fixture in kitchen • Black mold in faucet handle in 2nd primary King bedroom. • Railings on bunk bed are not secure for a child and therefore couldn’t use this bedroom. • Debris under bunk bed, used Q-tips, tissues and empty water bottles. • Bedspreads stained with white substances, no evidence that they had been sanitized. Had to go out and buy bedcovers • Front lawn turfed and left muddy, by previous tenants. • Cigarette butts left in the sand near the outdoor shower, along with used lime wedges and shrimp shells. • Questionable condition of the pool; had to be shocked multiple times. • Questionable condition of the hot tub; had to be drained twice. • Trash cans full, no room for our trash. I have documented all issues with photographs All of this made what should have been a lovely, relaxing vacation in OBX, into a nightmare, spending my first three days on the phone with Shoreline and writing emails, wasting my precious vacation time. It has cause anxiety and discourse in my family and I am at the very least disappointed in this rental and the service they offered. General Manager, Tammy and Ken the owner of the company we rude and shouted at me over the phone (so much for Southern charm). In the end they refunded me $152.00 quite an insult. I will never rent from this company again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Great house and great location...

We had a great time at this house. The house and location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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