The front of this stunning new ocean front home/side by side duplex.
Location: North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (55 minutes from Wilmington & 40 minutes from Jacksonville) View Map
Accommodations: House, 12 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 10+ Baths (Sleeps 32)
Keywords: Ocean front w/ private beach. Only 12 bedroom/ 12 bath house on the island. Spectacular Views.
Located on the north end of Topsail Island, North Topsail Beach is a barrier island with the Atlantic on one side and the Intra Coastal Waterway on the other. Our home has its' own beach on the ocean. Since North Topsail is primarily residential, the beaches are seldom crowded. In the summer, our weather is usually about 10 degrees cooler than the mainland because of those off shore breezes.
Since we are only a 2 minute drive to the bridge to the mainland, grocery and other shopping and restaurants are only about a 7 minute drive. The home was custom built by the owner in 2007. It has been elegantly and tastefully furnished and outfitted.
The entire house has been professionally decorated and it is beautiful. The house is a duplex with exactly the same configuration on each side. There are interior door connections, between each side, on the 1st and 2nd floors.
The first floor has 8 bedrooms with 6 baths, a laundry room and 2 outside showers w/change rooms. There are 4 queen size bedrooms with baths on this floor, 2 bedrooms each with twin beds(converts to a couch)and a TV/DVD, and 2 bunk rooms that sleep 12.
The second floor has 2 king master suites with bath, TV/DVD & private balcony. Also, on the second floor are 2 great room, 2 kitchens, 2 dining areas, 2 45" flat screen TV/DVD's, 2 fireplaces, those incredible views, wrap around decks, 2 outdoor gas grills, 2 half baths.
The 3rd floor has 2 penthouse suites each with a TV/DVD, large private deck & fabulous water views.
All the bathrooms have custom tile, white marble sinks and vanities, and exhaust fans. 4 of the bathrooms(2nd & 3rd floors) have custom glass shower doors. All of the bathroom and bedroom doors are solid wood to cut down on noise transference. There are windows in the penthouse suite showers from which you can watch the boats sail up the Intra Coastal Waterway.
A truly stunning ocean front masterpiece, combining the practical and dramatic. This duplex gives the curb appearance of a large single family home. Each side provides 2,500 sq ft of living area + 1000 sq ft of decks & balconies with fabulous water views. Each side has a large 2 car garage & plenty of room for your extras. There is a dumbwaiter, on each side, to take luggage & groceries from the garage level to the 1st & 2nd floors.
Besides having great curb side appeal and architectural beauty, it is the only house where all the bedrooms, because of unique side balconies and decks, have both an ocean view and an intracoastal waterway view. These private balconies also provide a great place for some quiet time.
All the walls, ceilings, closets, and stairways are insulated to cut down on noise transference.
This is a fully equipped luxury property. Come stay with us and we know you, like many of our guests, will want to come back again and again.
Please visit our website for pictures and more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : There are thermostats on each floor. There are overhead fans in each room.
- Linens Provided : We provide you with beautiful linens - there is no extra charge to our guests.
- Elevator (2) : Not an elevator, but there are 2 dumb waiters which bring luggage and groceries from the garage level to the 1st and 2nd floors.
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Garage : Large 4 car garage, room to store bikes and other equipment.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking : There is a parking pad for 2 cars across the street.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Raised corner fireplaces have blower which heats the great room, kitchen, and dining areas very quickly.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : 2 King bed suites,each with private balcony, glass custom shower, TV/DVD, makeup counter, and view of the Intra Coastal Waterway, on the second level.
- Queen Bed (4) : 4 queen bedrooms (2 with their own private bathrooms) are on the first level 2 queen suites, with private balcony, on the third level
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : These beds are on the first floor with an ocean view and sliding glass door to the deck. Each room has a couch that pulls out to 2 singles beds. Each room has a TV/DVD. They can be used as bedrooms and TV rooms for the kids.
- Bunk Bed (4) : Each bunk room will sleep 6 people. There are 2 double beds and a top twin bed in each of the 2 bunk rooms.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (8)
- DVD (8)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Each kitchen has 50' of granite countertops, a 6 chair coffee bar, 2 sinks w/disposals, 4 refridgerators, and outfitted for gourmet cooking and dining. The outdoor gas grill is right off the kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully stocked for gourmet cooking.
- Refrigerator (2) : Each kitchen has a 2nd refridgerator, primarily for all those beverages.
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker (2)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2) : One of the few houses, if any, which has a gas grill right off each kitchen instead of a long walk to the backyard.
- Deck/Patio (3) : The decks are extra deep and wrap around for large parties and getting out of the wind or sun. The large deck off the penthouse suite offers a great spot for gathering for a drink and watching the sunset.
- Balcony (4) : 4 out of the 12 bedrooms have a balcony. No other house has this feature which allows front bedrooms to have both an ocean view and an Intra Coastal Waterway view. They also provide a great getaway for some quiet time.
- Gazebo : Although not covered, there is a neat sitting area on the walkover to the beach. A great spot for gathering in the evening to have a drink and enjoy some star and beach gazing.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- There is 2,000 square feet of additional deck and balcony living areas. Each of the 12 bedrooms, except the bunk room, have their own balcony or deck for intra coastal or ocean viewing. There is a dumb waiter at the garage level to carry groceries and luggage to the first and second floors. There are 4 oversized 50 gallon water heaters for all those showers. Each floor has its own thermostat, cooling and heat control. Large locked storage room to safely house your bikes, motor cycles and other large items. An outside shower is on the first floor.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 unless accompanied by an adult gaurdian or parent.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- You have the ocean and porpoises in your backyard and great views of the Intra Coastal Waterway from the front. Less than an eight minute walk from your front door are 2 lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, horseshoe area, an enclosed children's playground, a lovely covered picnic area, and pier that takes you out on the intracoastal to watch all the boats going by or to try your luck at crabbing or fishing. Bring your bike and travel for miles on the bike path that runs in front of the house. For the golfer, there is a four Star Course that is a 6 minute drive from the house. There are four other courses in the area to explore. Within a 15 minute walk, you can fish off the East Coasts longest fishing pier. There is a good little restaurant there as well. They will even cook your catch. You can enjoy deep sea fishing on one of the local charter boats. Drive to historic Wilmington and tour several of the beautiful plantation homes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Current date - Apr 28, 2012 ............. $3,590.00/week**
Apr 28 - May 26, 2012 ................... $4,990.00/week
May 26 - Jun 9, 2012 .................... $5,990.00/week
Jun 9 - Jun 16, 2012 .................... $9,000.00/week
Jun 16 - Aug 18, 2012 ................... $11,990.00/week
Aug 18 - Aug 25, 2012 ................... $5,990.00/week
Aug 25 - Sep 15, 2012 ................... $4,990.00/week
** For the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas the rental rate is $3,990.00.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose North Topsail Beach
Jim wanted an oceanfront house ever since he was 10 years old. That was when his parents rented a house on the beach facing the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach, NY. He fell in love with the sounds of the shore break, the cool breezes, playing in the waves and building sand castles.
About 13 years ago, Jim found Topsail Island. It wasn't as busy as Myrtle Beach or the Outer Banks. But, the quality of the uncrowded sandy beaches and caribbean-like, always changing ocean colors, caught his eye. Also, he liked that the climate was more moderate than the steamy more southern states and the average ocean temperatures were much warmer than the colder northern states.
Thankfully, it is still the same today
The Unique Benefits at this House
Since there is a quarter mile of undeveloped oceanfront land next door, you will have uncluttered, extended views of the ocean, the beach, the pelican formations, the porpoise pods, and the early morning shrimp boats. And, you will have no problem finding a good spot for your beach chair or to fish from, on our private beach.
Our house is the only one on the island that has the unique feature of every bedroom having an ocean view. Jim built side balconies off the 2 bedrooms that face the Intra Coastal Waterway. So, occupants of those rooms just need to walk through the glass doorway with their cup of coffee and find some quiet time as they have magnificent views of the ocean and the Waterway.
Paulette went beyond the normal bamboo beach furnishings. She hired the best interior decorator in the area. You will find that not only is the furniture and art work upgraded to a more elegant yet tasteful style, but you will probably have one of the best nights sleep on our very comfortable pillow top mattresses. Linens and towels, for which there is no extra charge, have been upgraded as well.
If you are into cooking, like Jim is, there is a gourmet kitchen waiting for you. It was designed for several cooks to be busy at the same time. 2 sinks, with disposals, 2 refridgerators, extra wide working areas, 50' of granite countertops, gas stove, and all the utensils.
If you're not into cooking, like Paulette is, there is a gas grill on the deck just outside the kitchen door. Unlike most of the other island houses, you do not have to walk down several flights of stairs to start a charcoal fire in the rusty beach barbecue.
Heading south on 210, cross the high bridge(not the swing bridge on the southern end of Topsail Island), turn left after the Town Hall onto New River Inlet Rd. Go north about 1/4 mile, we are the righ
4 star golf and tennis courts. open to the public. http://www.northshorecountryclub.com/
Basketball court, fishing pier, horseshoes, 2 lighted tennis courts, safe kiddie playground. http://ntbnc.org/park.aspx
Longest fishing pier on the East Coast. They'll cook your catch. http://www.seaviewfishingpier.com/
Interesting hospital for injured loggerhead turtles. They nest on the island. We had one lay over 100 eggs on our dune last year. Fun for everyone. 822 Carolina Ave, Topsail Beach, NC http://w
Best place for fresh oysters and clams of all varieties. Also gets local catch from fisherman. Ask to see the pet alligator. 910 327-3351
Owner's Map of North Topsail Beach
We're Jim and Paulette McGrath. Jim was the builder and general contractor of our beautiful oceanfront duplex in 2007.
Jim built it much stronger and insulated it much better, for sound reduction and climate extremes, then building codes required.
Property Photos
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- The front of this stunning new ocean front home/side by side duplex. - Topsail Island Rental Home
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- Enjoy the elegance and comfort of this beautiful ocean front home. - Topsail Island Rental Home
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- Dining and living areas overlooking the breathtaking ocean - Topsail Island Rental Home
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- Pots, pans & dishes. You will want for nothing in this well-stocked kitchen.
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- Kingsize suite w/ TV/DVD. The balcony with ocean and sound views awaits you.
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- Penthouse suite w/TV/VCR. Private deck. Best views for sunrise and sunsets.
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- Extra bunks for kids of all ages
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- Fun with the waves
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- Come stay in our beautiful new ocean front home and play in the waves
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- Enjoy a night by the fire while watching the flat-screen TV & listening to waves
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- Two gas grills just outside the door of this wonderfully-stocked kitchen.
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- Ocean front queen with private bathroom and your own private deck.
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- Penthouse suite w/ private bath. Watch the sun rise on your own private balcony.
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- Day bed w/ TV/VCR. Converts to two single beds.
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- Taken from the 2nd floor balcony...the beach when it is crowded
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- The front of this stunning house at night
Traveler Reviews (14)
Sunrise -- Sunset
Guest: Marsha072009
(Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/09
We have our family reunions every 3-4 years. For our 2009 reunion, we decided on a beach vacation. We were lucky enough to get both sides [Sunrise and Sunset] of this beautiful beach home. We wanted to focus on getting re-acquainted with each other rather than the go-go-go of previous family reunions. This beach house was a perfect way to accomplish this goal. While there was enough activity via side-trips to the Crystal Coast, Wilmington, Jacksonville & Myrtle Beach to satisfy some ‘tourist-y’ excursions, it was nice that the house was located on a quiet beach. It was like having a private beach due to the way the other houses in the area are either far away or set back so not to obstruct the view. What a beautiful place for strolling the beach, building sand castles, constructing a ‘homemade’ kiddies’ pool in the sand under a large colorful beach umbrella & even ocean kayaking for one member of the family. We were a little concerned that it was a duplex rather than one large home; however, we quickly got used to getting about the two places. It even became a benefit that there were two sides as the Sunset side unofficially became our ‘quiet side’ used by family members who wanted to ‘escape’ to a place where they could have some quiet reading, working or computer time … away from the hustle-bustle of the Sunrise side where family games/conversations were held, meals prepared, babies played & was frequently filled with insane laughter! On one night, each side had a different DVD movie showing so each family member could choose a ‘theatre’ to attend. The views from the house are wonderful. The decks off the main living spaces are interconnected by a large gate that we kept open as one of two ways to move back-n-forth between the two sides. 10 of the 12 bedrooms have their own balcony/deck. I was able to quickly/quietly go to our balcony off the 3rd floor Sunrise Queen Suite to enjoy the sunrise each morning. There is nothing as beautiful as a sunrise at the beach! A sunrise brings the excitement of a new beginning while a sunset brings on a reflection of days past … both beautiful in their own way. And, a family reunion is a time for looking to the future with the new generation and for remembering the past. How appropriate that our reunion site was the Sunrise/Sunset home! All in all, this beautiful beach home is a place that our family would be very willing to consider as a family reunion location when we are ready to plan our next one.
Owner response:Thank you Marsha for your kind words about our beautiful beach house. It was designed with family reunions like yours in mind. We are happy to hear that yours was such a success. We look forward to your return. Jim and Paulette
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Best Week Ever
Guest: Jamoke
(Kennesaw, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
We had our family reunion this past week at this wonderful beach home. We rented both sides of the house and used every square inch of it. We had 20 adults and 10 children 5 and under and it worked out wonderful. The beach was beautiful and we enjoyed a full week of great weather. If you need a place this large this is the place to be. There was wonderful space in the common areas and the bedrooms and baths were just right. All the decor is lovely and it made for a relaxing fun filled week. The listing is spot on. We found the location easy to get to with good shopping nearby for food and trinkets. We also went to the turtle hospital and enjoyed that as well. Working with the owner was great and they were very helpful, attentive, and accomodating. I would recommend this home to anyone and would eagerly return. The beach access was the best possible and we enjoyed fishing, wading, shelling, boogie boarding, suntanning and watching the porpoises swim past. I don't believe it could get any better. We never ate out as no one really wanted to leave. We prepared all our meals in the wonderfully stocked kitchen. Plenty of space to prepare big meals and spread out and enjoy them together. I wouldn't be able to complain about a thing so don't hesitate to book this wonderful beach house.
Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our beach house. Yes, it is fun to watch the porpoises playing in the back yard, as they put on a pretty good show. Come back for another visit in the near future. Paulette
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Pop's 90th celebration
Guest: Kathy
(Newport, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
Paulette, WOW!!! The entire family (28 of us stayed at the house) all said the same thing: I couldn't have picked a better location or house for our family reunion to celebrate my father's 90th birthday. Your house is beautifully decorated with the most wonderful 360 view. And the kitchen and living area was just perfect for entertaining. Other cousins who came on Saturday to wish Dad a happy birthday agreed. We had a great long weekend and much of that was due to your great vacation home with plenty of room. Thank you so much!! We hope we can come back another time.
Owner response:Hi Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to write such complimentary words about your fathers 90th birthday celebration at our beach house. We were happy and honored you would select our place for such a memorable family reunion. Hope to see you become one of our many repeat guests. Paulette
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Paulette,I can’t tell you how wonderful your home
Guest: Tracye
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
It was so accommodating, warm and homey. The pictures on the website just doesn’t do it justice. It is easy to see that this house was built with love and thoughtfulness. The kitchen was well used this weekend as we cooked lots of Cajun food. I loved all of the upgraded appliances and can’t just say enough about the granite bar and countertops. We made amazing memories there this weekend. Thank you for making this sad time a little easier with a home that felt like “home”.We hope to be able to rent again when my son returns from Afghanistan. God Bless and Thank you
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This is a truly wonderful house.
Guest: Suzanne Sullivan
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
5 out of 5 Suzanne Sullivan Pinehurst, NC Review Submitted: June 22, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009 Some of the things I loved: beautiful solidly built house and very quiet inside, plenty of hot water, fabulous gas grill near kitchen, comfortable beds, large functional kitchen, outdoor hot/cold shower right outside of bedrooms, dumb waiter, views, oceanfront, location near park with basketball hoops, volleyball, play area for children, etc., etc. There were many luxury touches in the house. I can't thank Paulette enough for her help in making this week a truly memorable one. Thank you.
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Our family of 10 had one of the best weeks of our
Guest: Joyce Ryan
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
When we walked into your beautiful family room, WOW, our breath was taken away by the beautiful view of the ocean and sky. Specatular! Paulette and Jim, seeing your BEAUTIFUL HOME on the internet and seeing it for ourselves was EVERY THING WE WANTED IT TO BE AND MORE! Being able to have the beach right outside your door how great is that. We enjoyed the sand, surf, and sun and shells. The outside shower was great. We all enjoyed it. We cooked in every night and everyone took turns. We just didn't want to leave your wonderful kitchen.... Paulette you have accomplished creating awonderful atmostphere for so many families and friends to enjoy your very comfortable home. OUR FAMILY HAD AN AWESOME TIME TOGETHER...Thank you Paulette, Jim and Paulee!!!! Joyce and Ed and Family
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Perfect Family & Friend Get Together
Guest: Kevlar
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
Kevlar Dayton, OH Review Submitted: August 3, 2008 Date of Stay: March 2008 We had a great time, even with the sometimes cool, windy and rainy April weather. There always seemed to be enough time each day to play on the beach, and for the adults to exercise by running and kayaking . Everyone enjoyed spending the rainy time in the Great Room of the house playing board games and relaxing by the fireplace. The kids loved the bunk bed room and spent hours playing in there when it was raining. Also, our house guests thought your home decorating skills were outstanding. The picture in the downstairs hallway was a favorite. Thanks again, we had a wonderful time. My son took pictures of the beach and the house to his class for show-and-tell. Recommended for: Age 55+, Families with Young Children
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Can We Come Back PLEASE!!!!!??!?!?!?!?
Guest: Antoinette
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
Antoinette Fairfield, Ct, USA Review Submitted: June 30, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010 This house is GORGEOUS. We were so pleasantly surprised at how clean and well kept the house and all of the supplies were. Each bedroom was beautifully decorated in a unique fashion. The kitchen was amazing. The living room was unbelievable. We visited local restaurants and local stores, we went sight seeing and fishing off the pier, AND YET after all of those things, all we really wanted to do was get back to the beach house. The views of the ocean and beach are so satisfying that we found ourselves enjoying "staying home" more than "going out". WE ALL LOVED IT SO MUCH!! Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Perfection!!!!
Guest: Jill and Doug
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
Jill and Doug Michigan Review Submitted: September 11, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010 What a FABULOUS week in your beautiful home. Everything....the kitchen (that included everything we needed) the bedrooms, the comfort of the beds, the views, the sunrises and sunsets, the beach...we couldn't have asked for anything more. It was a perfect spot for our family get together. It was an easy drive to both the airport and Camp LeJeune to pick up our sons. Even Hurricane Earl didn't spoil a thing! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us-I hope we have the chance to go back again. If we could rate it 6 stars we would! Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Best Beach Vacation Ever
Guest: Beach Fun
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
Review Submitted: October 30, 2010 Date of Stay: October 2010 Having never rented a home before for vacationing I wasn't sure what to expect. Well the house was more amazing than we could ever imagine. We stayed on the Sunrise side. It was so cozy, warm, inviting, and the views so spectacular that we only left the house once to eat out and get supplies. (Plan on cooking in so you won't have to leave. The kitchen is fantastic and well equipped.) While we were out our 3.5 year old said,'When are we going back to our house on the beach? I like our house.' Our entire family had such a wonderful restful time, from the 70+ member to the 9month old and all ages in between. The beach location was awesome. It was clean, and nice and quiet. We got to watch the dolphins from the main balcony as our 3.5 year old squealed in complete and utter delight. Really, I can't say enough about the house, it's layout, the thoughtful touches, beautiful decor, warm atmosphere, and location location location. We hope to be back next year or sooner. Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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