Location: Franklin, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (2 HOURS FROM ATLANTA or GREENVILLE. 1 HOUR FROM ASHEVILLE!) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Timberframe,Luxurious,Rustic,Mountaintop,Creek,Jacuzzi,Dual Master Suites, Cabin
~ Welcome to The Mountains! The New Spring Buds are Calling You!
~"LOOKS LIKE Disney Wilderness Lodge" ~!"Your Home Away From Home"
~~~~Luxurious TimberFrame Cabin, Professionally Decorated to give that "Disney Wilderness Lodge" Feel~ Mountain Decor from Watauga, 5 Star Hotel Orthopedic Bedding By Jamison and 600 Thread Count Linens by Waverly!
~BEARPAW WILDERNESS TIMBERFRAME CABIN-RETREAT & SERENE SANCTUARY has a:
*Million Dollar TIMBERFRAME MOUNTAIN TOP CABIN!
*3 bedrooms with 3 ensuite bathrooms
*3 floors. 4000 sf cabin with decks everywhere
* 47 MILE VIEW
*Mainstreet USA price!
~~You Need To Keep Reading, Seriously:)
~~You have been dreaming about this for a long time... Imagine... relaxing at THE TOP of the mountain, on any one of three spacious decks of a Luxurious Timber Frame Cabin, with a cool beverage of your choice and your loved ones at your side-while overlooking a 47 mile view of twinkling lights on the nearby majestic Blue Smokey Mountains - a view not seen like this anywhere else in Franklin!!!
~~~~~There are 3 separate floors with 3 separate master bedrooms, one on each floor, with its own ensuite bathroom!
~~~~~There are 4 separate decks to relax on. Always a place to be alone or with the "group"
~~~~WILDLIFE, NATURE ENTHUSIASTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS BIRDERS, SERIOUS AUDUBON, SIERRA CLUB, ECO, NATURALISTS, BOTANISTS, AND BIOLOGISTS DREAM COME TRUE.~~~SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE ENTHUSIASTS:):):)~~~~SERIOUS JEEP OWNERS HEAVEN!
~~~~~~~~47 MILE VIEW OF THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS,the NATIONAL FOREST, PASTURES, PONDS, AND THE ENTIRE town of Franklin BELOW YOU!
~~~~ A FABULOUS RETREAT& SANTUARY<>< <>< <>< <><
This wonderfulfully luxurious cabin sits secluded next to a 200 acre NATIONAL FOREST *****NO NOISE whatsoever. JUST YOU and NATURE! SECLUDED yet CLOSE to TOWN.*50'PLASMA HDTV for the guys at night while Mom and kids feed the Night Flying Squirrels that fly in!* NEW FRANKLIN "SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Theatre has arrived in town along with every type of restaurant one could ask for.
~~~~River Below for Fishing and Swimming and Tubing and EVERYTHING!
"This Custom Built Timber Frame Cabin has been Professionally Furnished with Famous Cabin Furnishings, has Dual Master Suites and a 3rd Master Suite Loft bedroom, all with En-suite bathrooms. So much attention to detail!
~~~~Fully stocked Gourmet Kitchen, Black Granite Coutertops,
~~~~HDTV PLASMA TV WITH SURROUND SOUND. NIGHTLY WILDLIFE SHOWS!
~~~~Outdoor BBQ Work Station with Hickory Smoker, Steak Sizzler, Rotisserie, Extra Burner, and supply space!
~~~~VIEWS FROM OUR DECK HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED AND PUBLISHED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR ADVERTISING AND SALES
~~~~ Come please ALL of your senses with THE VIEW at 3300' ft elevation overlooking a spectacular VIEW, Gaze at the scenic, picturesque, tranquil Great Smokey Mountains from all 3 stories of open glass -or- either of the 2 furnished decks with outdoor fireplaces. Perfect retreat for ANYONE who wants to get away from the stress of today's hectic lifestyle---Atlantans:)Floridians:)Ohio:)Texas:)Arkansas:)Alabama:)visitors just to NAME A FEW! Artists, Authors, Birdwatchers, Naturalists,Photographers, Honeymooners, Stargazers and ANYONE who appreciates life's little luxuries AND all that Mother Nature has to offer!:)
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~~~~GEM MINING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! Crisp cool clear mountain air, beautiful sunsets and blue smokey skies. Romantic. Secluded. Picturesque. Travel back in time through the scenic mountain roads to the cabin of your dreams. All the rustic touches -yet the decor of Disney Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy the sound of the clear, cool, babbling creek nearby that soothes your soul and rests your mind. Smell the fresh coffe in the morning with the crisp mountain air. Some of THE most scenic sunsets and smokey/blue ridge mountain views ever seen. Gaze at the many colors of the hardwood forest of oaks, pine, Poplar, Beech, mahogany and Evergreens as they change by the season. Listen to the wondrous calls of many wonderful -and some rare- birds. Mother Nature at her best awaits you here. You can feed and almost touch the nocturnal flying squirrels who become your nightly nature show friends during your stay at BEARPAW WILDERNESS RETREAT! Once you arrive-You May Never Want To Leave:)
Sleeps 6-7 people in beds. There is plenty of room in each bedroom for an air mattress for 1 OR 2 younger children.
47 mile VIEW From the deck of the Great Smokey Mountains and Clingman's Dome!
3800 sq. ft. of living space
Indoor and Outdoor Fireplace
Fully Stocked Gourmet Kitchen with Black Granite Counter tops and Professional Jenn Aire gas range
Cherry Hardwood Floors.
Natural Pine Tung and Groove Cathedral Ceilings
Rustic Lodge Professional Décor
HDTV PLASMA SATELITE TV W/DVD/VCR AND SURROUND SOUND
Wood log burning stove/fireplace from Norway in Moose Den
Gas Log Fireplace on Main Floor
Outdoor Natural Log Fireplace for quiet evenings or fun filled SMORES and Hot Cocoa!
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tub in Honeymoon Suite
Hickory log hand-cut stair banisters
Chestnut Cabinets
Internet..or better yet - bring your laptop and aircard
HUGE BBQ Grill and Outdoor cooking station
Screened Porch, Walk around Deck w/Cedar and Cypress Patio Furniture
Paper products, spices, condiments and linens provided.
Nightly Wildlife Show!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Luxurious Linens 600 thread count by WAVERLY
- Garage : 2 car garage able to drive in during inclement weather
- Covered Parking : Also Port a Cache Carport for 2 more cars
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove : Norwegian Wood Burning Stove that warms the entire house.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Premier, 5 Star Hotel Bedding! California King size Jamison Utopia Orthopedic beds in 2 master suites
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle Bed in the Loft that has 2 twin beds, that can be moved together to make a King bed, or kept separate. When closed the trundle bed has one twin underneath the other in a drop down position.
- Convertible Bed : Henredon Apple green day bed in Cherokee Suite to accomodate a 3rd person ensuite
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV : Direct TV HDTV 50" PLASMA HDTV and surround sound speakers
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : LUXURIOUS Black Granite and Mahogony Kitchen Kitchen Aide Appliances. Fully Stocked Pantry
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3) : Adirondike Redwood Complete Patio and Swing downstairs and Upstairs/ 3 different level decks to choose from
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Professional Photographers Dream 47 mile view of the Great Smokey Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop and WIFi card. Perfect reception
- Other Amenities
- Cabin backs up to Natl Forest Service, 3300' elevation, with View 47 miles to western edge of the Great Smokey Mountains, small creek, flora and fauna, wildlife i.e. wild deer, wild turkey, pileated woodpecker, flying squirrels, BIRDERS DELIGHT, Gourmet Kitchen with black granite counter tops, gas Jenn Aire stove, cherry hardwood floors, oak and pine cathedral ceilings, plate glass windows floor to ceiling, hand cut hickory log stairs, 40" Wide Flat Screen Plasma HDTV satellite with surround sound. Rustic Lodge Professional Interior Decor, Fine Lines and Bedding by Waverly.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 21 years old to rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Franklin NC is considered to be the GEM MINING CAPITAL of the world as featured on the Discovery channel and National Geographic channel Mines located nearby. Also nearby: Waterfalls, Cullasaja River for Fly Fishing, Appalachian Trail, Standing Indian campground, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Lake Hiawasee, Lake Glenville, Lake Chatuge, White Water Rafting.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
RATES:$1299..PER WEEK* *cleaning fee, taxes, credit card fees and Holidays-extra.
Season begins April 1 throught October 31.
Season Rates are $1299 rent, $150 cleaning fee, and .0875 TAXES = $1577.77
*Holidays are $1399. plus $150 Cleaning fee and $135.53 taxes totalling $1684.53
3 night stay minimum @$250./night can be discussed.
We Go Green! No Chemicals, Smoking or Pet Dander!Smoking and pets not permitted
(We love Animals and Nature however must cater to an allergie ridden grandson:)
Must have All Wheel, 4 wheel or Front wheel drive. No Vans of any kind. Thanks:)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Our properties boundary is the US Forest Service. Hundreds of acres of natural habitat, animals, flora, fauna, wildlife, waterfalls, butterflies and many species of birds
One large scenic waterfall with many small ones along the road to the cabin.
Rushing River! Trout Stocked as well. Great Fishing spot 1 mile from home.
Owner's Map of Franklin
OUR FIRST RAFTING TRIP ON THE NANTAHALLA RIVER OUTDOOR RECTREATION CENTER NEARBY.
Property Photos
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- HONEYMOON Master Suite with 5 Star Hotel Bedding and JACUZZI - Mountain Vacation Cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina
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- Ahhhhhh.....relax in your master suite jacuzzi for 2 with your perfect view - Mountain Vacation Cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina
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- Gourmet Kitchen fully stocked pantry all paper goods in place! - Mountain Vacation Cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina
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- Hand Feeding the Southern Flying Nocturnal Squirrels by Doug
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- Did we mention this is a BIRDERS PARADISE?
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- Professional photograher? Amateur Photographer? This view made the papers!
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- Awesome Gourmet Kitchen Black Granite, Cherry Wood. Only the best for you/yours
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- Seperate MBR Outdoor Quietto Space. Think: Just the 2 of you and ..............
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- Bears Den Main Living Room with Fireplace and ambient night lights
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- Holiday Spectacular ! Dining and entertainment at its best!
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- Cherokee Dual Master Suite. California King 5 STAR Hotel Bedding
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- The " ChocolatMoose Den" TV/Entertainment Rm. 50"PLASMA/HDTV/DVDSURROUND SOUND.
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- BBQ/DECK VIEW of Great Smokey Mountains
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- ~~~Screened Upper 3rd Deck, for Outdoor Dining and view of clouds below!
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- "Can You See Me Now?"
Traveler Reviews (28)
Revived Renter
Guest: Jenny
(St. Augustine, Fl.)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/10/12
This cabin is truely a hidden treasure. From the moment we pulled up the long driveway we knew we had made the right choice. Not only was the cabin absolutely beautiful, it was warm and home like too. The kitchen with its open air designe and granet counters made me feel like I was cooking in a professional kitchen except with a warm inviting flare. Our family had our best Christmas ever! The view was awsome, the wild life exciting, and our nightly campfire gave the family time to laugh and talk about the day. We loved sitting on the porch each evening wrapped up in blankets with a glass of wine and watching the most beautiful sun sets. We can't wait to go back and try a different season next time.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful home!
Guest: Nick & Denise
(Sarasota, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
This was our first vacation to NC and we were extremely pleased with this home and location. It is off the "beaten path”, and well worth the minimal extra effort. The kitchen was Incredible! The house was very well equipped with every possible luxury. There were rooms where we could hang out together, or spaces (inside and out) where we could be on our own when we wanted. The screened porch with its rockers was wonderful! The flying Squirrels were a great treat for my 2 and 4 year old. Jeanette and her husband have truly created a wonderful private oasis!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
This Bearpaw get-away was perfect!
Guest: Trish
(Washington Grove, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
I was looking for an elegant mountaintop retreat in the North Carolina mountains. This place is EXACTLY as advertised. The owner was extremely pleasant to work with -- please follow her suggestion of 4WD only. I do not think any other vehicle can make the steep incline. Once up at the top of the mountain, the effort would be worth it. The house was tastefully furnished, quiet, peaceful, and clean. Being a lover of mountains and nature, this place was perfect. I am a birder. I loved having the hummingbirds eat from the feeder while I was holding it. I also loved the flying squirrels who ate out of my hands at night as well. The kitchen had everything we wanted and then some. Many rentals we have experienced leave you with the bare essentials - this kitchen had all the paper products, spices, and even coffee! You can cook from the stove while looking out over a beautiful valley and the mountain ridges beyond. Having a cup of coffee in the morning on the screened in porch is just as relaxing as having a glass of wine watching the sunset later. The beds were very comfortable (although I wish the pillows were fluffier) and the jacuzzi in the master bath was used often. You can awake each morning to gorgeous views! I know of a lot of activities nearby, however, all we wanted was a relaxing getaway to enjoy the peace and quiet so we did not take advantage of the river, hiking, gem mining, or other nearby adventures. It's a great place to curl up to read a good book. We hope to return soon. Our thanks to the owners for making this a truly unforgettable vacation!!
Owner response:Thank you so much Trish! I will buy more new pillows! Also, I personally rented an all wheel drive vehicle at the Asheville NC Airport recently and it worked1 NC rental car agencies know their vehicles.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful!
Guest: Chris
(Lakewood, N.Y.)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/27/10
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said! Not much. The house (and it is a house - not the typical chalet description) is everything and more - welcoming, homey, comfortable, beautiful, need I go on. It has has everything you could possibly want or need. Absolutely loved having breakfast on the screened-in deck each morning and in the evenings watching the sunsets, which were beautiful (had lots of sun the week we were there which made for some awesome sunsets), having a glass of wine and listening to some CDs. Other than watching the weather channel to get the weather for the next day, didn't even turn the TV on and didn't miss it - it was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. We were disappointed seeing only one flying squirrel, though, and was looking forward to seeing more of them - but we had butterflies galore; chickadees, etc. and a hummingbird which visited us several times a day - every day - and toward the end of the week, got brave enough to stay at the feeder while I tried to get closer. That was a treat - being so close to it. The owner was wonderful to work and she made me feel more like a friend that a business client. She was helpful with any and all questions we had and supplied quite a bit of information about the area. Jeanette - continued success with your home - it is beautiful! I wish we lived closer so we could visit again soon.
Owner response:Thank you Chris!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wondeful
Guest: Frances and Gene
(Jackson Missouri)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
Our family had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful cabin, we actually hated to leave. The pictures do not do this spectacular cabin justice. The kitchen is a dream come true I enjoyed fixing our breakfast, and every evening meal. View absolutely magnificent. Flying squirrel amazing. Be prepared to take lots of pictures. Cabin is decorated super. You will spend time just enjoying the furnishing. The screened in porch was amazing and very very enjoyable. Every morning we had quite time enjoying the view and our morning coffee. Close enough to take trips to Pigeon Forge, Indian Reservation, and of course the wonderful gem mines. The train ride to Dillsboro was well worth the trip itself, and we made several trips back to Cherokee. We had a vacation we will never forget, and plan on returning if possible to this wonderful cabin. We even had a turkey that would pay us a visit almost on a daily basis. Enjoyed the firepit and the night sky. Road to cabin was not as we thought was a little rough the first time and it was getting dark with we arrived, but we put the GMC in auto and had no problems . Was totally worth the trip. Jeanette was extremely pleasant to work with, very kind and honest and answered all of our questions quickly and correctly. I cannot say enough about this wonderful property. Mountain view was super. I cannot say enough but this property is wonderful. I had looked at multiple locations before finding this cabin, when we saw it we thought it was to good to be true, and the real truth came when we arrived. My family was overwhelmed when we saw the inside for the first time, and the view. Would recommend to anyone. Hope to return very soon.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing.
Everything promised and more!
Guest: Lanie
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
Wow! That pretty much sums it up! The cabin and setting were amazingly beautiful! This was a much needed getaway for me, my husband, and 2 children from the HOT Louisiana summer! We went on hikes to find some perfect mountain streams, listen to birds, and just enjoy the mountain air. The flying squirrels are hilarious - thought my husband was going to have a Chevy Chase (Vacation) moment at one point, but they just sat right in front of us, chomping away on the corn and sunflower seeds while we snapped lots of pictures. Too cute! We highly recommend this cabin for a private getaway! Thanks for opening up your home to us! We definitely plan to come back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
What a week!
Guest: Sarah
(Ft Mitchell, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 07/26/10
Our stay at Bear Paw was wonderful! I can't say enough about the cabin! Beautiful, immaculate, welcoming and peaceful are only a few words to describe it! My husband, 2 children and I can't wait to visit again! Being on top of the mountain, nature at your doorstep, yet not too far from town! One week was too short! Thank you for the great memories!!
Owner response:Thank you!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Honeymoon Getaway!
Guest: Doug n' Ruthie
(Irmo, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
It was our 40th anniversary getaway, and certainly one of the most special. With the Bearpaw Lodge being the only house on the ridge of a mountain at the end of a scenic ( ... and adventurous) gravel driveway, you knew that privacy wasn't going to be an issue. We had a wonderfully romantic time - eating most meals in the screened-in porch, doing puzzles, reading books, watching Jane Austen movies, and relaxing in the wonderful bedroom of the honeymoon suite. Bearpaw Lodge is a very special place ... providing the quiet environment that allows you to enjoy a symphony of nature (unusual birds singing, squirrels & flying squirrels chittering, hummingbirds humming, occasional claps of thunder & flashes of lightning, summer rain storms, etc.) And the moon and the stars in the mountain night sky, along with the 15-20 degree cooler temperatures ... really let us know that we had successfully escaped the sweltering heat of a South Carolina summer. A beautiful place! A great place to spend focused time enjoying a companion of a lifetime!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Best Mountain Retreat We've Ever Rented~
Guest: The Taylor's
(Lancaster, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
Bear Paw Wilderness Retreat was everything the listing indicated and more! We have rented cottages and cabins from the “northern shore” of Michigan to Cape Cod, and have never stayed in better accommodations. The location was perfect for day trips and sightseeing – Biltmore, Sliding Rock, Chimney Rock, waterfall tour and gallery-hopping, to name a few. It was always nice at the end of the day to return to such a peaceful and beautiful retreat. The house was so comfortable it was hard to get everybody moving in the morning! I would recommend Bear Paw without hesitation to anyone interested in top-quality accommodations. Jeanette and Denny, thanks again for the opportunity to stay in your fabulous home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
The best family vacation!
Guest: Silversand
(Semmes, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 04/10/10
Our family had the most wonderful Spring Break ever at your beautiful cabin in the sky! We had a few interesting moments on our first trip up the mountain, but after a few times up and down we got used to it. The most wonderful thing was the cabin and the Views! We spent a few days just enjoying the cabin, wildlife and your gourmet kitchen. We cooked most of our meals, and you had just about everything we could want or need. The daily wildlife shows were fun for the kids. We sat at the windows and tried to identify all of the birds that came up to the feeders. And while the kids loved having the loft area all to themselves, my husband and I loved the screened porch where we could watch the clouds roll by. All in all you have a very special place and we will absolutely return!
Owner response:Thank You So Much! Our home is your home:) I am so happy you agree that its worth the trip up:) Everyone tells us it is the most spectacular home they have ever stayed in! We are blessed to be able to share it with everyone.jcp
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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