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The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!

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A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy lawn.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs overlooking a beach and pool.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 135280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Pass Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Money Bayou. Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 25 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 33 min drive - 25.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!

Explore The Porches, a roomy beachfront haven, equipped to comfortably house 13 guests in 5 bedrooms, each featuring a private bathroom. This luxurious getaway boasts two expansive living spaces, an *elevator, and a private pool situated along a quiet stretch of beach.

THE SPACE
- Verandas on two levels, equipped with outdoor furniture.
- Gas grill and private beach boardwalk for convenient beach access.
- Two living areas, one equipped with a game table and a large TV.
- Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an extra prep sink in the main kitchen.
- Large central islands and a standalone ice maker in each of the two full kitchens.
- The dining area offers a table for 8 and additional seating for 8 at the kitchen island.

LAYOUT:

1st Floor
- Parking for 7-9 Cars with room for boat parking
- Gas grill
- Private Gulf-front Pool ~ 20 x 16.5
- Private beach boardwalk
- Exterior access to all levels
- Entry with electronic lock into the foyer
- *Elevator ~ services all floors

2nd Floor
- Second living area with game table and large-screen TV
- Second full kitchen
- All bedrooms have private access to the wrap-around verandas.
- King Gulf-front bedroom with en suite
- 2nd King Gulf-front bedroom with en suite
- King street-side bedroom with en suite
- Street-side bedroom has 1 Queen and 2 Twins with en suite with tub/shower combo and walk - in shower and double vanities

3rd Floor
- Expansive great room with sweeping Gulf views
- Numerous access points to the veranda
- Two separate seating areas
- Dining for 8 at the table, seating for 8 at the island
- Main kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances
- Stand-alone ice maker and Prep sink
- Office area with a daybed that can sleep 1
- Half bath
- Full laundry facilities
- Large King Gulf-front Master bedroom
- U-shaped Master bath with twin vanities, shower, and soaking tub

This Home Accommodates 13.
Bed Count: 4 King x 1 Queen x 3 Twin.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- The guest accommodations can comfortably sleep up to 13 people.
- A strict minimum age requirement for renters is enforced.
- Elevator service may be slower because of the remote beach location.
- We will address any elevator issues as quickly as local service providers can manage.
- Your reservation includes $400 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival. Delivery fee may apply.
- Renters must be at least 25 years old.
- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed.
- This is a non-smoking property.

This home does allow pets for an additional fee. Please check with us on size and number limits for pets. No events are allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or that require a chaperone, and we strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters.

*The elevator is residential grade and may occasionally experience disruptions. Our staff will do all we can to repair any issues and get the elevator functional again. However, if an elevator repair tech/Company is needed repair times can extend several days due to our remote location. If you have someone in your party with mobility issues please plan accordingly as this amenity cannot be guaranteed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 5,280 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! to downtown Port St. Joe?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi away from Port St. Joe.

The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

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

Grwat beach house

Great beach house right on the ocean plenty of room. Only issue was the elevator worked once after tech came out and worked on it but never worked again other than that great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Porches

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: Wonderful vacation! House was perfect for my family and everyone thought it was one of the best places we have stayed. We especially loved how close the house was to the beach. Everyone wants to come again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B C.

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

The Porches

Great property/location I would recommend this vacation spot to anyone with a family size group with no travel time to the beach. The only problem we had is we were unable to enter the property on time because the door code didnt work. I called the managing company and was in within 5 minutes they had a Technician come out. He was there within 15 minutes to reset the codes. Other than this small mishap I have no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Porches review - 8/2021

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: It was a wonderful house with beautiful views on the ocean. Substantial seating available and the pool and beach access were great. The space was laid out in very well. The bedrooms on the second floor were separated by the family room and closed off by picket doors which helped with noice and privacy. One minor annoyance was very slow internet and that the ocean was dirty due to a close by inlet. However, the house and ocean views were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Perfect in every way!

This was our second visit at The Porches, and it is everything you could wish for. It’s not only beautiful, it’s comfortable. We bring our adult children and our grands along with our nanny. There were eight adults and three children. We love that the master suite is located on the top floor along with the main living area and kitchen. The young adults have their own living area when they need a little space. All of the bedrooms are comfortable as well as the living areas. The porches are very roomy with comfortable chairs. I love the elevator, and it’s especially helpful when loading and unloading your vehicles. The pool was perfect with its splash pad for the little one. The house was very clean with a well stocked kitchen. Our boys bring their boat and fish daily. The cleaning station on the ground floor is quite handy, and the parking was great! I just can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Natalie M.

The Porches- June 2018

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 house was great! Right on the beach and plenty big enough for our entire family! They provided a pack-n-play and high chair. The baby gates do not fit properly on the stairs so we were unable to use them, with a 10 month old this was difficult at times but we made it work. The beach is really nice and clean. You can sit back and enjoy the view and be able to watch the kids run around with out all the crowds! Building a fire on the beach was great! Our only down fall was these yellow flies that bit at night! It was awful and we did not have a screened in porch. If you go during June I would say a screened in porch is a must! Only negative for the house was one of the ocean view room had broken blinds so you were not able to see the beautiful water! We were told they had be ordered, but for the amount of money that was spent to rent the house I feel that it should have been fixed before we arrived!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Beautiful !

The reatal was was exactly as decribed. No disappointments. Plenty of room for ten of us. Beautiful home on a uncrowed beach. We enjoyed every breakfast and sunset drinks on the porches. We have been vacationing at least one week a year on the gulf coast the last ten years. This home and the beach area has become our family favorite. One issue only. There was a leak under one of the kitchen sinks. We contacted the maintenance and a person showed up soon after to repair it. There was plenty of cookware and utensils. Ice machine was awesome . Pool was great for our 2 year old grandson . We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

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

Beautiful home! We loved it!!

This was a beautiful home and we loved it. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carole C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Regrets.

Laundry facilities did not work. Could not wash and dry anything all week. Pool never cleaned. Reported an infestation of bats!! All we got was...sorry, we'll take care of this. Poor management! A follow-up is requested with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Poarches, Port St. Joe FL,16-23 July

Wonderful house, on the beach. All the amenities. Would go there again. Property manager staff very responsive. Offer the following comments: >MBR shower calk coming loose, some mold/mildew, floor very slick. >Torrential rains on Wednesday left 16 inches of water in driveway; impassable for about 36 hours in a car. Suggest owner clear path to street next door, install a gate with lock/key for emergency use. >would be nice to have a notebook with how to operate things, location of things, details on trash pickup, etc. Include emergency numbers, nearest medical facility, etc. >
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Paradise

The Porches was the perfect place for our family vacation. The home was beautiful. It had everything we needed and the furnishings were extremely comfortable. There was more than enough room for all of us. The porches were an added bonus as well as the pool. The beach was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

The Porches

Property Management does a good job of helping with issues. The home needs a few minor repairs, but overall the property is lovely. A beautiful home to share with our family this past week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Lambert Family Vacation 2021

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: The Porches Beach Home (which sits right on the Beach) was perfect for our family vacation. It is a Beautiful house with high ceilings and spacious rooms. The lay out was perfect and there is plenty of space if someone needed quiet time. The 2 kitchens came in handy, as we always bring most of our groceries for the week. The elevator allowed my parents to move from floor to floor with ease and it was perfect for transporting luggage and groceries. The wrap around porches were awesome, and the one on the main level (which has two large tables) made it possible for all of us to eat together and enjoy the beach and sunset at dinner. While we are normally not pool people .. we did take advantage of having one, as it was a nice break from the beach. We all kept raving about the entire design of the place .. and we are all hoping to make it back to ... The Porches!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Holly F.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay in The Porches. There were 6 of us and had plenty of space to have quiet time when needed. We were in the home when Ida decided to visit so we ended up having a lot of time indoors. Though the house was amazing, the beach in front of the home leaves much to be desired. Others had mentioned the run off that spills into the ocean about 5 houses down, I didn't give it much thought upon booking the house. I was very disappointed as this made the beach unusable ALL but 2 days. If having a clear, swimmable beach is important to you, you may want to keep this in mind. The home is beautiful and has EVERYTHING you could possibly need. The pool is very nice, we enjoyed the time we spent in the pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

The Porches

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 time. It was by far the nicest place we have stayed in. We had some issues with the elevator but he had it fixed by Monday. The jacuzzi tub was wonderful but it tended to trip out sometimes. But we still used it. My granddaughters loved it. We will definitely come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Life on The Porches

Our entire family stayed at The Porches, including nine adults and three children. Each family had their own bedroom and bath, with ample gathering areas. The pool is oceanfront, and a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Someone was constantly enjoying the view from the wraparound porches. Perfect name for the house! The only thing bad I can say, is the grading of the driveway. Tropical storm Fred hit on Monday, and we could not use the driveway from then, on. It was still under water when we left on Saturday. Luckily, the neighbors were nice enough to offer theirs. The standing water also increased the mosquitoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

View from the Porches

The view is spectacular from either porch. Only a few steps to the Soft white Sandy Beach. Enjoyed our 2021 Family Vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Awesome Trip!

This home is beautiful! The pictures don’t do it justice. We had 4 couples and three children and a dog. Perfect number of rooms/bathrooms. The kitchen was the most well stocked kitchen I have ever seen at any rental property we have stayed. Management was very receiving. We had a WONDERFUL vacation at this house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann S.

The Porches

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: Another Wonderful vacation at The Porches. This was our second year staying here and we thoroughly love this house. This year we did have a few minor issues - the elevator wasn't working when we arrived, but after we called it was fixed quickly. The ice maker also wasn't working and it wasn't fixed that week, but it was fine because we just ran and grabbed some bags of ice and we were fine for the week. We will be back in 2022 for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Summer 2021 at the Porches

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 was our first trip to St. Joe. The house was AMAZING! The house was very clean and the rental comapny was excellent to work with. There was 12 of us staying in the house and there was plenty of room for us all. Even though we couldn't play in the ocean (due to the rip current that week) we still made the best of it. The pool was a great bonus. The area is not commercialized at all. If you are looking for a quiet getaway I would highly recommend. If you have young kiddos that like to get out and do lots of activities I would recommend someplace else. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Great House to Vacation in

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: Cape and Coast was very easy to work with and answered all questions. The House was really nice and very well stocked. Would definitely rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Just the spot to relax!!

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 stayed at The Porches several times. Right on the gulf, easy access to the beach, quiet. Love our visits to the Porches!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann S.

The Porches

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: Myself and 3 other women stayed at The Porches in August 2020 and absolutely loved it! So much in fact, that we have already booked it again for May 2021! It has everything that you need. Yes, it was a large for only 4 people, but that provided us all with plenty of space for quiet and solo relaxation when desired. There isn't a bad bedroom in the house, the porches are beyond awesome and having a pool on the beach side and being able to see the ocean from the pool was dreamy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Alice B.

An amazing property

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: The home is beautiful and in a perfect location. It was super clean and quiet!! Calls to management for minor repairs were answered promptly, no hassle there!! Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

The Porches

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 house! And right on the beach!Perfect for a group.The skillets were missing a lot of its Teflon coating but we called and they brought us 2 the next day. Maintenance was very prompt. We had a great week, found lots of shells the only down side was there was a lagoon right down from us and the water from it had our water coffee colored from the waves pulling it out and bringing it our way, that lasted for 4 days but the grandkids played in the ocean anyway. I would definitely stay in this house again.

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