Looking Glass - K1236

4.5769

4.6 (26 Reviews)

5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Hot Tub
Keyless Entry
Non Smoking
Dogs Allowed
Private Pool

1 Master w/King, 2 w/King, 1 w/Queen, 1 w/2 Bunk Sets. Ship's Watch w/Twin

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Featured Amenities

Air Conditioning
Hot Tub
Keyless Entry
Linens Provided
Non Smoking
Partial Weeks
Pets Allowed
Private Pool
Sunday Turnover
Waterfront
WiFi Internet Access
Ocean View

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Cable TV and/or Streaming

Indoor Amenities

Central Air/Heat
Kitchen
Ship's Watch
Washer/Dryer
Wet Bar
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Outdoor Amenities

Charcoal Grill
Deck Furniture
Free on-site Parking
Outdoor Shower
Poolside Furniture
Private Beach Walkway
Screened Porch
Sun Deck

Additional Amenities

3+ Dogs Allowed
Check-In: Kitty Hawk
Side-by-side
0-50 Yards to Beach Access
Flexible Turnover (Off-season)
Early Bird Discount

Description

‘Looking Glass’ is a charming five bedroom oceanfront Outer Banks vacation home. Located in Nags Head on a great beach and close to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, historic cottage row, shopping and restaurants. The bright and sunny great room features a flat screen TV, electric fireplace and access to the screened porch. The kitchen has ample seating at the bar with eight bar stools. When you're not on the beach, you can view the ocean from the upper level Ship's Watch. There's something for everyone at Looking Glass including your four legged family member!

Additional Amenities: Private Pool (26 x 8), Hot Tub (6), Wireless Internet Access, DVD player, Charcoal Grill, Screened Porch, No Smoking, Dogs Allowed, Parking for 4 Cars, Milepost 12.

Lower Level: Parking for 4 Vehicles, Covered Entry, Laundry w/Washer & Dryer, Bathroom w/Exterior Access, Private Pool, Hot Tub on Deck, Cabana Half Bath, Outdoor Shower.

Second Level: Great Room w/TV/DVD, Kitchen w/Seating for 8, Dining w/Seating for 10, Screened Porch, Oceanfront Sun Deck, King Bedroom, Queen Bedroom, Hall Bath.

Third Level: King Master w/Whirlpool (No Shower), LCD TV, Oceanfront Deck, King Bedroom w/LCD TV, Oceanfront Deck, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Beds, Hall Bath.

Upper Level: Ship’s Watch w/Twin, LCD TV, Wet Bar, Mini-Fridge, Full Bath, Ocean View.

Pool Size: 26x8

** 2024 Pool Dates: 5/1 - 10/11 **
**2025 Pool Dates: 4/12 - 10/10**

*THIS HOME DOES NOT ALLOW EVENTS*

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October 6th, 2024

Lana O.

Negley, OH United States

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First Timers!

We were very happy with our first OBX beach rental. Beach Realty could not have been more thorough and easy to communicate with. This house was perfect for our group. We did not use the bunk room - but if there were children, you should consider this property!

Review of stay from 2024-09-08 to 2024-09-14

August 26th, 2024

Cathy B.

SILVER SPRING, MD United States

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Great location! House needs an exterminator

Roaches! YUCK
For a five BR rental, a 3.5 qt dutch oven is NOT adequate as the largest pot. Upgrade your cookware, please.
Pool is small and NOT the one pictured adjacent to the house. The pool is actually not in the listing main picture since it is next to the road in front of the house.
Carpets smelled like pets (to be expected with a pet-friendly rental) but maybe do a steam vac occasionally to remove smell. Better yet, replace carpeted rooms with hardwood.
All negatives aside, the location is EXCELLENT. Convenient to town, grocery, restaurants. The views are fantastic!

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and fantastic views! We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, we’ve addressed the pest issue with immediate pest control measures. Your suggestion regarding the cookware is noted, and we will look into upgrading the kitchen supplies to better accommodate larger groups. Regarding the pool, we apologize if the photos or description were unclear. We'll review our listing to ensure it accurately reflects the amenities. As for the carpets, we appreciate your suggestion on the steam cleaning and will make sure to schedule more frequent deep cleans to maintain freshness. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to improve on these areas and would love the opportunity to host you again in the future.

Review of stay from 2024-08-18 to 2024-08-25

August 19th, 2024

Richard H.

Granville Summit, PA United States

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famiy vacation

overall good

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Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a good experience during your family vacation!! We hope to welcome you back soon!

Review of stay from 2024-08-11 to 2024-08-18

July 22nd, 2024

Richard A.

Weems, VA United States

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Looking Glass at Nags Head NC

The location is perfect. Restaurants, shopping, grocery stores are all in very close proximity. The beach access is awesome, being only 75 yards from the ocean! The house has everything you need for a week of vacation. The floorplan is typical for the Outer Banks. The house is dated. The exterior needs attention, carpets are old, the living room furniture is nearing the end of its useful life. Some of the mattresses need replacing and the bathrooms are very dated. We had a very strong pet odor in the house, but a can of Febreze took care of that. The kitchen is very nice, well-lit and perfect for the typical family gathering while cooking. The pool is enclosed in a privacy fence and offers a great respite from a day at the beach. The hot tub is great, and there is a nice bathroom and shower in the pool house. It's a great property that could be exceptional with an investment in updates and renovations.

Manager's Response

Hello Richard, we truly appreciate your suggestions to improve the property! Your concerns regarding the pet odor have been noted by our cleaners. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the perfect location, proximity to the beach, and the amenities offered including the kitchen, pool and hot tub!

Review of stay from 2024-07-14 to 2024-07-21

July 1st, 2024

Norristown, PA United States

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Great location

We enjoyed the house and it was great to be right on the beach. Also easy access to local attractions such as mini golf, Jockey Ridge and Wright Brothers national park. There are a lot of nearby restaurants. We enjoyed Millers and Mulligans. I was disappointed that there were a number of maintenance issues that would be relatively easy to correct that had not been addressed. Such as- Burnt out bulbs, florescent lights in kitchen barely worked, switch for pool lights is broken. one jet control knob on hot tub is missing, jets on master suite Jacuzzi tub don't work at all. AC seemed to be relatively new and worked well. Separate unit for each floor.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review, Arthur! We're glad that you brought these items to our attention during your trip, so that we could address them as soon as possible. Sadly, the jacuzzi tub will be down for this season. It has been removed from the listing in the meantime. Our hope is we will have it up and running again during the off-season. Aside from this, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay as you visited the Outer Banks. We hope to see you at the beach next summer!

Review of stay from 2024-06-23 to 2024-06-30

May 20th, 2024

Marie F.

Marshall, VA United States

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Perfect Location

This beachfront home offered a perfect balance of privacy and accessibility, making it convenient to grab last minute items. The public access nearby made it easy for friends to join us on the beach. The comfortable beds and clean rooms were appreciated, although some rooms could benefit from updates to cabinets, dressers, and fixtures. The well-equipped kitchen and family room provided ample space for gatherings, and the pool area with its amenities was a great place to relax. However, the challenge with the deeply covered sandy walkway to the beach, particularly for those with knee issues, is worth noting for future guests. Nevertheless, the exceptional service from Susan, Whitney, Terry, and Tiffany added to the overall positive experience. We will consider staying at Looking Glass again in the future and would recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in this location.

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience, Marie! We're glad you and your family enjoyed their time at Looking Glass, and appreciate your feedback. We hope you will stay with us again soon!

Review of stay from 2024-05-12 to 2024-05-19

August 29th, 2023

Tony S.

Belvidere, NJ United States

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Looking Glass

One of the best ever

Manager's Response

Tony, Thrilled to hear you had an incredible experience at Looking Glass! Your 5-star review means the world to us. Thank you for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Review of stay from 2023-08-20 to 2023-08-27

August 15th, 2023

Mont Clare, PA United States

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Looking Glass review

Rental house, Looking Glass, met all of our needs. The house, with its own pool, could not have been more accommodating for our group.

Manager's Response

William, Thank you so much for leaving Looing Glass a 5 star review. We are glad to hear this vacation home fits all your needs.. See you on the Beach!

Review of stay from 2023-08-06 to 2023-08-13

July 25th, 2023

Latrobe, PA United States

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Week of July 16-23

Overall, we had a great week. We had an issue with the AC that Beach Realty was on the ball about, so that was nice and much appreciated, though the upper level bedrooms were still fairly toasty.
A few updates are needed, such as new electric outlets as the plug doesn’t always stay in the outlet (especially in the kitchen).
There was a smell in the upper level bathroom with only the bathtub, the more it progressed through the week the worse it became. And as mentioned earlier, the AC needs some attention. .
The kitchen was well stocked for all cooking needs, though the trash bag area could use some updating. The pool was in great shape however the hot tub seems to need a new master button to turn the jets on as it did not work.
The location was wonderful, the weather was great and Al in all we had a great time. Thank you to Beach Realty for their attentiveness and prompt responses.

Manager's Response

William, Thank you for taking time to leave Looking Glass a review. I do see where all the issues you reported have been corrected or in the process of being repaired. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon

Review of stay from 2023-07-16 to 2023-07-23

July 25th, 2023

William K.

Latrobe, PA United States

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Review of stay from 2023-07-16 to 2023-07-23

May 30th, 2023

Dan O.

Midlothian, VA United States

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Mother's day week escape

We stayed at The Looking Glass cottage on oceanfront and thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and all its amenities. The cottage is well laid out on basically four floors. The top floor provides an escape with a day bed, views of the beach, wet bar, full bath and flat screen. The weather was not conducive, but being in an area that we could access many restaurants, seafood and food markets made the weather a non event. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and brand new gas grill. All in all a pleasant experience.

Manager's Response

Dan, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our guest are happy with their experience in spite of the weather situation. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! See you on the Beach!

Review of stay from 2023-05-14 to 2023-05-21

October 10th, 2022

Marilyn C.

Nottingham, NH United States

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Family vacation to celebrate mom's retirement

We loved the rental and especially the separate enclosure for the pool and hot tub. Our family spent most of our week vacation on the beach on at the pool enjoying each other's company.

Manager's Response

Marilyn, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience.. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! See you at the Beach.

Review of stay from 2022-08-28 to 2022-09-04

August 2nd, 2022

Delavan, WI Unknown

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great location

the property needs updating. it does not appear that it has been updated since the 1990's. there were rust stains on the refrigerator/freezer, and the garbage compartment would not stay closed. the carpeting needs to be replaced, as does the countertops. there was no shower in the upstairs master suite, just a whirlpool tub from the 1990's. great location, and easy access to the beach. many appliances which were helpful.

Manager's Response

We're glad you enjoyed the unbeatable location and many appliances! Our homeowners do many updates in the off-season, often based on guest review feedback - so thank you for specifics on what you'd like to see updated. We hope to see you again soon!

Review of stay from 2022-07-24 to 2022-07-31

June 23rd, 2022

Gulf Shores, NC United States

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Moore's beach vacation @ Looking Glass

We were taking our adult sons, their wives and our 3 grandkids to celebrate an anniversary. Had been to OBX previously. This property was a great choice. The property was clean when we arrived. Kitchen was very well equipped and having the rental company leave the CoolCabanas tent was a very nice touch. (We bought one upon returning home).

Overall we were very happy with this property .... have a few suggestions that would improve it in case the owners would be interested:

*) a shower in master BR instead on only a sunken tub would be great ... obviously a big expense .... just noting that would be ideal.

*) a window unit AC for the loft area. The area is great and we used the shower there (given the lack on one in the Master BR), but high summer temps made the loft a bit uncomfortable in the daytime.

*) many large vacation properties have a second fridge ..... we weren't inconvenienced with only one ... just an observation.

Property managers were very responsive ... and allowed early entry which was great sine we had a 3 1/2 month old baby in our group.

Overall, a very good experience and we would rent Looking Glass again.

PS: noted the owners were Auburn fans ... our group are all alum and were there while AU made it to the College Baseball World Series .... WDE

Manager's Response

Mr. Moore, We as well as the homeowners would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, as your feedback is very meaningful to us. We are delighted to hear about the things you enjoyed, and appreciate the feedback you shared. See you on the Beach!

Review of stay from 2022-06-12 to 2022-06-19

June 14th, 2022

Janet N.

Massies Mill, VA United States

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Great week at the beach

The only downside of this house is that the deck with the view of the ocean is on the second level off a bedroom. The outside shower is located by the pool in front of the house so one would either walk through the house or walk around through the beach access road and cross over to the shower. Bit more sand in the house from the kids. Living room/kitchen very receptive to everybody being together. Ship watch level is great. Right across the street from Austin seafood market which was great. Access to the beach is great and we appreciated the early entry on Sunday.

Manager's Response

Janet, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! See you on the Beach!

Review of stay from 2022-05-22 to 2022-05-29

May 10th, 2022

Mary P.

Portsmouth, VA United States

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Great Vacation!

Thank you so much for a great vacation. We very much appreciated the quick assistance with the a/c and the tv. Thanks again for the window a/c unit it made all the difference.

Manager's Response

Thank you Mary for your review and for letting us know what was needed during your stay so that we could accommodate you.

Review of stay from 2022-05-01 to 2022-05-08

January 9th, 2022

Joan T.

Stanford, CA United States

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Nice week-long holiday stay with family

We have rented houses all over the US and in Europe. We’d give this a solid B rating based on our VRBO/Homeaway experiences.
Pros: 1)Great location —beach access, near Jockey Ridge State Park; large, 2) comfortable bedrooms (actually there are 6 BRs: 2 on main floor, 3 on 2nd floor - one with bunk beds, 1 on 3rd fl - crows nest w single bed and great sitting area & best tv viewing place); just 4 bathrooms (1 on first fl, 2 on 2nd fl, 1 on 3rd fl).
3) nice kitchen, dining, LR layout for family/ friend gathering
Cons: 1) very close to adjacent houses, which could be noisy in regular season, 2) normal ‘beach house wear and tear’, 3) NO basic resources like garbage bags, toilet paper, laundry and dish detergent (1 day’s worth provided), bathroom soap, salt and pepper (let alone other spices); so we spent considerable money stocking the house with ‘basics’ that we are used to finding in rental houses, 4) the technology is old and didn’t work for us (even with whiz millennials working the problems), so bring your own...

Manager's Response

Thank you Joan for your feedback on your stay at Looking Glass. We appreciate the information and we will pass this along to the owners!

Review of stay from 2021-12-26 to 2022-01-02

December 7th, 2021

Wendy M.

Fredericksburg, VA United States

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November 2021

It went very smoothly. The office was responsive to my questions and texts. The house was ready early and everything was clean.

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Thank you Wendy for your feedback!

Review of stay from 2021-11-14 to 2021-11-21

September 8th, 2021

Stafford, VA United States

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Perfect week on the OBX

Really loved this house. It wasn’t perfect but close. The construction next door was loud and inconvenient at times but that will take care of itself. Everything was cleaner than places I have stayed in the past and we really appreciated that. Our only disappointment was the huge price increase for next year. Guess we won’t be back

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks.

Review of stay from 2021-08-29 to 2021-09-05

August 31st, 2021

Vera A.

Mechanicsville, VA United States

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2021 Beach

The house was nice but needs updating. I like the check in process. Construction was next door and the driveway was blocked several time and there were nails and wood in the driveway also. It was a bit noisy early in the morning with construction going on next door. Liked having oceanfront and the screened in porch.

Manager's Response

Hi Vera, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the home. Apologies for the construction, that can happen but we hope you had a great vacation, otherwise. Hope to see you again next year!

Review of stay from 2021-08-22 to 2021-08-29

August 3rd, 2021

Anne N.

Middle Village, NY United States

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Would stay again

The house is a little worn, as is typical of Outer Banks beach houses, but it was PERFECT. Clean. Lovely. Right on the ocean. The pool and hot tub are in the front yard along the road, not between the house and ocean, but this worked well as we had small children that could not get in without help. We loved it and would book here again.

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks. We hope to welcome you back to the beach!

Review of stay from 2021-07-25 to 2021-08-01

May 18th, 2021

Lincolnville, ME United States

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Family reunion and graduation celebration

House was big enough to accommodate all of us comfortably. Kitchen was well provisioned for cooking at home. Location was excellent for beach walks and enjoyment and to get to 711 and Austin's Fish house.

Manager's Response

Hi Sallie, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that the home was able to accommodate you and your family and the kitchen provided everything you needed. We hope to welcome you back very soon!

Review of stay from 2021-05-09 to 2021-05-16

April 20th, 2021

Elkhorn City, KY United States

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Relaxing week

No problem everything was great

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That's great to hear, James! We hope to see you back soon!

Review of stay from 2021-03-28 to 2021-04-04

December 1st, 2020

Charlotte, NC United States

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Nice house with a lot of neat architecture

Looking Glass was a great house for us, plenty of space, plenty of storage (closets and furniture). Nice views from the balcony and the Ship's Watch. The tall dunes limit the view from the screened in porch, though. From the photos and the fact that it was a new listing (I think), I was under the impression that the house was new, but it definitely has some signs of age. The salt air ages material quickly though. I do wish they hadn't closed off the steps that lead from the back porch to under the house. One of the bathrooms is on the ground level and can only be entered from the outside of the house, but it is not convenient to anyone on the beach or porch because you have to go through the house to get to it. I never did see how to turn on the fireplace. But still, a great place to be.

Manager's Response

Russell, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Looking Glass. This home features first class ocean views and is perfect for large families with the open layout. Apologies for the misunderstanding, this home is not new construction and does show some age, however it is very well maintained. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Review of stay from 2020-11-22 to 2020-11-29

October 20th, 2020

ROBERT W.

WHEELING, WV United States

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We were very satisfied with location and house would rent it again

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Thank you for your short but sweet review for your stay at Looking Glass. We are happy to hear this lovely oceanfront home. It has everything a vacationing family could need. We hope this is the start to a long family tradition with Looking Glass and Beach Realty.

Review of stay from 2020-09-27 to 2020-10-04

July 15th, 2020

Harrisburg, PA United States

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Looking Glass on the Beach

Nice home that accommodated 12 of us well. More silverware needed in the kitchen, but overall a great place to spend a week.

Review of stay from 2020-06-21 to 2020-06-28

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First Timers!

Great location! House needs an exterminator

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famiy vacation

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Looking Glass at Nags Head NC

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Great location

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Perfect Location

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Mother's day week escape

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Family vacation to celebrate mom's retirement

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great location

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Moore's beach vacation @ Looking Glass

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Great week at the beach

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Great Vacation!

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Nice week-long holiday stay with family

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November 2021

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Perfect week on the OBX

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2021 Beach

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Would stay again

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Family reunion and graduation celebration

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Relaxing week

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Nice house with a lot of neat architecture

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We were ver satisfied

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Looking Glass on the Beach

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