Your Home Away from Home in Northwest Houston - Cypress, Texas
- Minimum stay:4 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
We provide a very clean & well maintained home with ALL household goods provided for your convenience. Just bring your personal items along with food & you'll be set to enjoy your Home Away from Home. Do you love to fall asleep listening to the tree frogs & wake up to songbirds singing? Enjoy our sounds of nature. Visiting relatives or friends in the area? Are you here for one of our world renowned & prestigious Medical Centers? Are you being relocated or has your home been damaged or being remodeled & you need to find a furnished temporary home? Then, this is the place you are looking for...Your Home Away from Home.
Our estate community is a very quiet, established neighborhood. Our home sits on a 1/2 acre with 6 different kinds of woodpeckers that come to visit. There are hawks & falcons flying overhead. Perhaps the wild Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks might be visiting. They love to sit in the trees & whistle. Great bird watching. Red-Tailed Hawks are daily visitors. There are many different types of songbirds that sing to your delight. Fun squirrel play all around. Filled bird & squirrel feeders. We have Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds in the summer months and in the winter our Black-Chinned Hummingbirds arrive. Exceedingly fun to watch. Officially Certified Wildlife with a Habitat number: 167670
Our scenic stocked 4-5 acre lake with 12 acres of playgrounds is just a short walk from the house. It's a lovely neighborhood for walking, running or biking. We have mature & magnificent trees that surround our home. Outside lawn furniture is on the covered patio area.
5 minutes to Hwy 290
5 minutes to N. Cypress Medical Center
10 minutes to the Longwood Golf course
10 minutes to a plethora of shops & restaurants
Menus are provided upon arrival (Seafood & yummy Tex-Mex are some of our guest's favorite close restaurants)
10 minutes to UPS Training Center
15 minutes to Hewlett Packard (HP)
20 minutes to Houston's Energy Corridor
30 minutes to downtown Houston
35 minutes to downtown Medical Center (non-rush hours)
36 minutes to the Toyota Center
38 minutes to Old Towne Spring
50 minutes to the Hill Country
90 minutes to Galveston- take ferry ride to Boliver Island
(look for dolphins & feed the seagulls) FREE & so much FUN !
Houston Natural Science Museum - plus the Cockrell Butterfly Museum - and the new Vault exhibit - WOW... this is a must see
Houston's Children's Museum - RATED #1 IN AMERICA
A MUST SEE FOR KIDS
Houston Museum of Fine Arts - One of the finest museums in the world
Holocaust Museum - gut wrenching but informative
Houston Contemporary Arts Museum - outstanding
Houston Fire Museum - interesting
Menil Museum - GREAT
Houston Health museum - very informative & kids really like this place
National Museum of Funeral History-very unusual
One of Houston’s most photographed, hang-outs is the Williams Tower Water Wall.
Hermann Park
Located in central Houston, Hermann Park is a historical green space as the city's oldest park. Visited annually by 5.5 million people, the park is surrounded by the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater, Hermann Park Golf Course and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Within the gardens, visitors will find a Japanese garden, a reflection pool, jogging trail, a lake, a playground and more. At its center is a memorial to Sam Houston.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
This 155-acre facility offers educational programs, five miles of walking trails, interactive exhibits and a nature shop. The center is open seven days a week.
Houston Getaways
Folks living in the Houston area have the good fortune of being able to enjoy verdant East Texas Pineywoods scenery, stroll a Gulf Coast beach, or walk in the footsteps of Texas Revolutionary heroes like Sam Houston, all within a short drive from Texas' largest city.
Fishing, surf-style, draws anglers to Galveston Island State Park. A recent, award-winning wetlands restoration project has turned the bayside part of the park into a sanctuary for fish, shellfish, birds and other critters. The beachside part of the park caters to beachcombers, anglers and campers who can choose from three separate campgrounds.
Huntsville State Park is the quintessential East Texas Pineywoods park. The park boasts the scenic Lake Raven, a popular spot with kayakers, canoeists and flat-bottomed fishing boats. The park's extensive trail system offers on-land recreation for hikers, bikers and equestrians as well.
Gators take top billing at Brazos Bend State Park, a popular 5,000 acre nature refuge southwest of Houston. Check out the American alligators while touring more than 30 miles of multi-use trails, including the wheelchair-accessible Creekfield Nature Trail.
Sheldon Lake State Park is a former fish hatchery that is being converted into a state-of-the-art educational facility offering nature study, environmental education and a great fishing experience for youngsters.
THE LIST OF 33 FUN PLACES TO HANG OUT IN HOUSTON FOR $2 OR LESS:
ARADER GALLERY OF HOUSTON
ART CAR MUSEUM
BEER CAN HOUSE
BLAFFER GALLERY
BUFFALO BAYOU WALK PARK
BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM - General Admission $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens
THE BYZANTINE FRESCO CHAPEL MUSEUM
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON-RATED #1 IN AMERICA
CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON
DISCOVERY GREEN PARK DOWNTOWN
DUNHAM BIBLE MUSEUM
GULF GREYHOUND PARK
THE HEALTH MUSEUM
THE HERITAGE SOCIETY
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
HOUSTON ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER
HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON
KEMAH BOARDWALK
LAWNDALE ART CENTER
LEE AND JOE JAMAIL SKATEPARK
THE MENIL COLLECTION
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - Sculpture Garden is FREE every day; museum FREE on Thursdays
ORANGE SHOW MONUMENT
RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
THE ROTHKO CHAPEL
WATER WALL
HAVE FUN & ENJOY YOUR TIME WHILE YOU ARE HERE.
Keywords: One story 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 1/2 acre lot, mature & majestic trees, 4-5 acre stocked private community lake with very hungry ducks & turtles and 12 acres of playgrounds. Fishin' is great !
Very clean & well maintained home. Read our reviews.
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1400 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 2
- 1 double
- Bedroom 3
- 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Queen size mattress...read our reviews regarding comfort
- Convertible bed(s)
- 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Queen size mattress...read our reviews regarding comfort
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, combination tub/shower, tub
- Safety bars.
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, shower
- Huge spa like shower for the master bedroom and safety bars.
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Ice Maker
- Toaster
- Freezer
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Towels Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- VCR
Communications
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Activities
- Botanical Garden
- Fitness Center
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Parasailing
- Racquetball
- Rock Climbing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Hunting
- Equestrian Events
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- ATM/Bank
- Water Skiing
- Roller Blading
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Pier Fishing
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Jet Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Laundromat
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Duty Free Shops
- Arboretum
- Library
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Theme Parks
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
- Zoo
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Deepsea Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Beachcombing
- Paddle Boating
- Outlet Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Boating
- Bird Watching
- Freshwater Fishing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Mother of the bride
Mother of the bride
- Guest Sag
- Date of stay 04/10/13
- Review Submitted 05/13/13
Our daughter was married at a church close to the vacation house. We wanted a place close to the activities and large enough for family and a friend. The house is very spacious with very comfortable beds and couches. The refrigerator was large enough to store the bouquets and flowers for the wedding party. The neighborhood was full of birds and squirrels to watch. We would definitely rent this house again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We appreciate your time in posting your review.
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keith
keith
- Guest keith.
- Date of stay 04/16/13
- Review Submitted 05/06/13
lovely house,spot less,everything we wanted and more,5 stars are not enough,and will be in touch with the owners if we ever have to stay in houston area again,hope the owners were happy with the way we left it,we tried to leave it as spotless as we found it,thanks again steven,keith walker.Owner response: We appreciate your wonderful review. Thank you for taking the time to post your comments. We were very pleased with how you left our home upon your departure. You folks are welcome in our home anytime. We look forward to your next visit. Warm regards, Steve & Rebecca
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Clean and comfortable with attention to details
Clean and comfortable with attention to details
- Guest Kristi D.
- Date of stay 03/16/13
- Review Submitted 03/25/13
I have never met the owners in person, but judging by their attention to details, I must say they are very kind and thoughtful. When we have stayed at VRBO properties, sometimes there are sample sized portions of soaps or only 1 roll of toilet paper. So I usually pack our own dish soap, laundry detergent, paper towels, etc. The kitchen was well stocked with saran wrap and tin foil. There were basic pantry supplies like salt, pepper and vanilla. The bathrooms and kitchen all hand pump hand soaps. There was liquid body gel in the showers. Plenty of linens. Extra toilet paper and paper towels. Everything in the description and photos online was accurate. It was kept very clean and well-maintained. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends. I know the toaster and microwave are new, but all the appliances seemed new.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you very much for your kind & wonderful review. We do indeed try to think of everything to make our guests as comfortable & stress free as possible. We appreciate your time in posting your comments. We look forward to your next visit to our home away from home. Warm regards, Steve & Rebecca
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Wonderful Home!
Wonderful Home!
- Guest vrbotraveler
- Date of stay 03/06/13
- Review Submitted 03/12/13
My family and I just returned from a fabulous stay in this charming house. As frequent VRBOers I have to say this was one of the most well equipped and well organized houses we have stayed in. The house was comfortable and 5 of us fit comfortably. The linens were plentiful, the beds comfortable and everything was more than spotless! The house is terrifically clean. We enjoyed the expansive back yard, the birds and the squirrels! The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we enjoyed spending time together in the very open and inviting living space comprised of the kitchen, living room and dining room. You just can't go wrong staying here. The communication with the owners was always simle, clear and prompt. This house is lovingly and professionally managed and maintained. Thank you for all you did to make our stay such a wonderful experience!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our home away from home. We are very appreciative of your very kind review & also of how you folks took care of our home. You folks are welcome back anytime as our guests. Thank you for noticing the love that we put into our home & our hard work at maintaining a very clean home for our guests.
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Brilliant house!
Brilliant house!
- Guest Sally, Ray & family
- Date of stay 12/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/17/13
Hi Rebecca and Steve we wanted to say how great our stay was in your wonderful home, when we arrived, after our 10 hour flight from London, stepping into your very welcoming lovely warm home was just what we needed. Everything was just as it said on the website and being three generations of one family it was exactly what we needed for our stay. Obviously being so close to where our son lived was the main reason for staying in the house but we would definitely recommend it to anyone travelling from outside of the USA as it was just so comfortable, quiet and very close to all amenities. If/when we come over again we won't think twice about rebooking with you. Thanks again.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you for such a lovely review !!! You folks are indeed always welcome in our home. We appreciate respectful & kind folks like you. We look forward to your next visit. Warmest regards, Steve & Rebecca
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the house was our home away from home, exactly as promised. Great location, easy to fnd, spotless
the house was our home away from home, exactly as promised. Great location, easy to fnd, spotless
- Guest Peggy
- Date of stay 12/05/12
- Review Submitted 12/12/12
We traveled fro WNY to Houston for our Granddaughter's first birthday with our elderly Moms. There were six of us in all and found the home to be comfortable with all the amenties of home. Every room is furnished comfortably and supplied with all the necessities of life. I would definitely recommend this home away from home.Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: What a wonderful review. You folks are welcome back anytime. You left our home exactly as you found it. Thanks so much for taking the time to post your review. Happy Holidays !
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Great place to stay with kids.
Great place to stay with kids.
- Guest withkids
- Date of stay 07/29/12
- Review Submitted 08/13/12
We stayed at this house while visiting houston for a sports tournament. We have young children and found the house to be very clean and accomodating. We would stay here again if we needed to return to houston. Neighborhood is quiet and very safe. Highly recommend.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Owner response: Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. Steve & Rebecca
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Vacationers
Vacationers
- Guest rachel
- Date of stay 08/06/12
- Review Submitted 08/12/12
Loved the stay in this home, will recommend to everyone. Loved the backyard and the park nearby. we were able to play outside with kids.Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We appreciate you posting your comments about our home away from home. Thanks, Steve & Rebecca
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Great owner and Great Home away from home.
Great owner and Great Home away from home.
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 03/03/12
- Review Submitted 03/06/12
The owners were wonderful and a pleasure to deal with and I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Houston. Thanks so much for all your help.Owner response: Thank you very much for posting your review. We appreciate folks like you in our home. You and your family are welcome anytime. Warm regards, Steven and Rebecca
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Everything and more!
Everything and more!
- Guest Toni
- Date of stay 01/15/12
- Review Submitted 02/12/12
This lovely "home away from home" was exactly that. It had all the amenities of a well stocked home, from kitchen and laundry supplies such as aluminum foil and detergents to basic desk tools like a stapler and rubberbands. Gloriously clean and comfortable in a wooded yard with wildlife viewing from the patio doors and patio swing - due to the stocked bird and squirrel feeders. Hummingbirds came within 3 feet of me to feed as I lounged on the swing. Master bath shower was awesome! Less than 30 minutes from downtown Houston if you stay out of rush hour. We'll be back.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: My goodness, what an awesome review !!! We are so appreciative of folks like you. Our home was left in exactly the condition as you found it. Thanks for being so respectful and considerate of us and our home away from home. We look forward to your next visit. Warmest regards, Steve and Rebecca
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 4 night min stay |
$200 | $3750 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
Officially Certified Wildlife with a Habitat number: 167670
50% of total cost is due upon booking & the remainder is due 21 days from arrival date.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
Contact owner regarding monthly discount.
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- 4.5 miles to rental
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- 2.7 miles to rental
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- 4.6 miles to rental
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- 26 miles to rental
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- 24 miles to rental
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YMCA of Houston | McWilliams at Cypress Creek
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- 4.8 miles to rental
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- 26 miles to rental
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Texas Children's Hospital
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- 15 miles to rental
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Burzynski Clinic
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- 17 miles to rental
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- 5.7 miles to rental
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- 5.7 miles to rental
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- 57 miles to rental
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- 76 miles to rental
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- 22 miles to rental
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- 51 miles to rental
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- 21 miles to rental
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- 9.9 miles to rental
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Children's Museum of Houston
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- 27 miles to rental
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- 39 miles to rental
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- 54 miles to rental
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
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- 27 miles to rental
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- 3.7 miles to rental
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- 51 miles to rental
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- 5.8 miles to rental
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- 7.7 miles to rental
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- 3.2 miles to rental
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Ritters Frozen Custard
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- 14 miles to rental
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- 28 miles to rental
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Monkey Joe's
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- 6.2 miles to rental
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- 5.2 miles to rental
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Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry
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- 78 miles to rental
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- Nearest Airport: IAH at 22.6 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Galveston/Boliver at 77.4 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy. 290 at 3.9 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Kemah at 58.3 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Longwood Golf Course at 4.4 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: We are a married couple with grown children & two grandchildren.
Why the Owner Chose Houston:
We bought this property because it is such a charming house with park like grounds. Our trees are outstanding. The birds are GREAT & so is the other wildlife. Officially Certified Wildlife with a Habitat number: 167670
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Our home is very clean & well maintained. This is our home & that's how we like to keep it. Please read our reviews. We have tried to think of everything to make your stay less stressful. No stress of running out to buy paper goods, detergent or other household items. We have your Home Away from Home fully stocked. Just bring your personal items along with food & you are set to enjoy your stay. Read our reviews for more info.
The fishin' is awesome in our private community lake. Fishin' pole is in the laundry area. A walk around the neighborhood & around our 4-5 acre lake is about two (2) miles. Great walk, run or bike ride. Nice 12 acre playground for kids to run & play.
Bird & squirrel feeders invite the wild kingdom into your back yard. If you are looking for a nice getaway that is laid back & very quiet, then this is the place for you. Officially Certified Wildlife with a Habitat number: 167670
Contact us
- Primary: 832-398-0856
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Photos
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Your Home Away from Home in Cypress, TX is a little slice of country
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A very clean & well maintained kitchen stocked well for your culinary enjoyment
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Bright, cozy living room with leather seating, queen sofa bed & a flat screen TV
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Low profile full bed, leather loveseat, dresser and an awesome back yard view
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One of many back yard feathered friends...Pileated Woodpecker enjoying its suet
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Our outstanding summer guests, fearless and amazing Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
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Our scenic 4-5 acre stocked, private community lake where fishin' is permitted
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A slide, a wiggly, jiggly bridge, monkey bars, baby swings and bigger swings too
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An inviting back yard filled with BIG trees, lots of birds and wildlife
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Formal dining for six with a great view of the yard & easy access to the kitchen
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Passions Empire Kingsdown queen mattress, nice linens, bath with walk in showe
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Queen sofa bed, flat screen TV, dresser & a great view of the back yard feeders
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One of our daily visitors, a magnificent Red-Tailed Hawk sits in our back yard
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Our wild whistling ducks that love to sit and whistle in our tree tops
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Our private community 12 acre playground, running, PLAYING and feeding the ducks
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Ducks, ducks and more ducks, please bring us BREAD because we are very hungry
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