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Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chair, a ladder, and two wall art pieces.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with blue chairs, and a living room with a gray sectional sofa.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden flooring, a pergola with hanging hammocks, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A two-story house with a covered front porch and a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Glen Lake
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Maple City, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom #1 Master king bed-main level

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 Queen bed- main level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 lower level queen bed + full size bunk beds

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4 lower level queen bed + full size bunk bed

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main level half bath

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access

Northwest Michigan voted one of CNN Travel's The best places to visit for 2024!!

Welcome to our Hilltop Haven! Whether you would like swim in the turquoise waters of beautiful Glen Lake, relax on the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, climb the majestic Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Sand Dunes, bike the Heritage Trail, hike Pyramid Point, hit the ski slopes or enjoy the beautiful fall colors on a wine tour, our home is perfectly located to enjoy all that amazing northern Michigan has to offer all year long.

Our spacious home is ideal for multiple families wanting to stay together to create a lifetime of memories. Glen Lake is at the end of our street (5 houses up) with lake access at the road end. Tons of beautiful beach options within ten minutes. Launch a kayak or SUP. We have two bikes here for use as well. Close to downtown Glen Arbor (less than 10 minutes), Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, the Heritage Trail. 25 minutes to Traverse City for the Traverse City Film and Cherry Festivals. So much to see and do!

Updated home can accommodate a large family, two or three families or a group. Sleeps up to 16 (8 beds even though home page says 7-will not update). On the main level is the kitchen, dining area, living room, guest half bathroom, laundry, master bedroom #1, master bath, walk-in closet, and guest bedroom #2, access to front and back patios. Lower level are bedrooms #3 and #4, full bath, rec room and walk-out to the front yard. Outside backyard includes dining and seating areas for enjoying the beautiful summer and autumn evenings, grill, additional seating area with fire pit, elevated camping area in woods with a second fire pit. Please put out fire after use with sand in metal tin. New appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, disposal, microwave, counter-top stove and oven. Air conditioning. Great kitchen and pantry. Big bathrooms and showers.

For safety and security, please be advised there is an outdoor security camera but NOT in the entertaining areas, video only. NO events please. Absolutely NO smoking on the property. Please be respectful of neighbors. NO pets. You will be asked to leave premises if these house rules are broken.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure to empty the refrigerator and freezer as well as an empty pantry items. Please also make sure to put back any furniture you moved.
Please make sure bikes, kayak, paddleboard and life jackets along with the paddles/oars are back in the garage if you did happen to use them. And lastly, please take trash cans down to the street.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
SECURITY CAMERA ON-SITE (for our security and yours, which is always on and located outside the garage facing driveway, not in entertaining areas.)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1984702vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Maple City, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Crystal River - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 35 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access?

As of 6 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access on 12 Oct, 2026 start from S$3,538, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Haven walk to Glen Lake with lake access located?

This family-friendly Maple City holiday home is located on a lake, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Glen Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. Polack Lake and Bright Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was really wonderful and the hosts were very responsive for any issues. We really enjoyed our stay! It was a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
So happy to hear you all had a great time! You were wonderful guests and we would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home - it was close to everything we wanted to do (wineries, sleeping bear dunes, traverse city). The house was stocked better than any vrbo we’ve stayed at before and great communication from the hosts. We had plenty of space for our group of 14 and would 10/10 recommend to anyone. Thanks for a special weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. So happy to hear that you and your group had a great trip and enjoyed your stay. Glad you took full advantage of the area and got in all the sights! We were happy to host you and would love to have you back anytime. You were wonderful guests. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family group stay

We stayed at the house for our son’s wedding and the location was conveniently between Glen Arbor and Empire. We had a large family group staying at the house and it was very comfortable. We had a drone so we took some arial shots!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Glad you and your family enjoyed the house and had a great time! Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stsy

The property had everything g we needed for our stay. We enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
So glad to hear you and your group had a great time Faith. We were happy to host you and would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house for a large family, very clean and well stocked with everything you need. Host was very responsive via text message . Location was great for exploring the Leelanau Peninsula. Had a great week in August of 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2025
So happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the house. Would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay! Owner was very easy to contact for any questions or concerns. Stayed with my family and had a great time. Very close to the water with fun water supplies in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2024
So happy to hear you and your family had a great time and enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

so well appointed

Communication was outstanding!!! Home was just as pictured and so well appointed!! Location was amazing and loved the outdoor space!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your kind words Michelle. So happy to hear you and your friends had a great stay! Please come back and visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for family lake trip

Reham was such a great host! Perfect communication, house stocked with all necessities, great location, extremely clean! Would stay here again definitely!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
So happy to hear you and your family had a great time! Thank you for your kind words. We would love to have you back anytime! Please come visit us again. Have a wonderful rest of your summer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property was well maintained and a good size for 11 people ((9 adults). The location is about 10-15 minute drive to Glen Arbor downtown and very close to Empire. The owners are very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

Enjoyed being close to Glen Lake and time on the water. Glen Arbor is a quaint town. Took a long day trip to Mackinac Island. MI is a beautiful state and we had a great relaxing time with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
So happy to hear you had a great stay. You were wonderful guests. We would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This place was perfect and just what our extended family of 16 needed. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable and the hosts were proactive in making sure we had everything we needed and made sure to communicate very quickly and efficiently.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
Thank you Yasmin. So happy you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back anytime. Have a great summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

This location was spacious with plenty of room to get comfortable. There was enough towels and supplies. Thank you for accommodating our large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank for choosing to stay with us. So glad you enjoyed your time at our place. Have a great rest of your summer and please come back and visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for large family vacation in Glen Arbor

House is set up perfectly for large family gathering. Roomy, Clean and tons of things to do for the kids. Will definitely be renting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your great review Steven. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you and your family back anytime. You were amazing guests. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. Have a great rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New, clean and spacious!

We loved our stay here! The owners could not have been more responsive, and detailed. This home is newly remodeled and has everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much Kimberly. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. You were amazing guests and treated our home as if it were your own and we really appreciate that!! We would love to have you back anytime. Best guests ever! Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. Have a great rest of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in process was easy and flawless. The kitchen was well appointed with all of the necessary cookware, utensils and spices.The dishwasher broke, but Reham was quick to compensate us for the inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
So happy to hear you had a great stay! And I apologize again regarding the dishwasher handle breaking. A new one has been ordered :) Have a great rest of your summer and come back and visit us again soon! Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Property well stocked. Tons of space and updated.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your review Heather. We hope you had a great time with your family. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We would love to have you back anytime. You were wonderful guests. Have a great rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Room for everyone

We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, the convenient walk to Glen Lake, great ice cream at the conner party store, French restaurant at end of the street. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2022
Thank you Shelley. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again so much for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway!

My family and I had a fabulous stay! We stayed at Enrico’s property for a week while we were in town for a family wedding. The house was absolutely beautiful. Fit all 14 of us comfortably. Enrico was also extremely responsive to all questions we had during our stay and responded within minutes. We highly recommend staying at this property for a family getaway!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words. We are so happy to hear the wedding was a success and you all had a great time. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and please come back and visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean house, nice property, good location!

My friends and I stayed at the “Hilltop Haven” for a bachelorette party and had a great time. Living room/kitchen is a great open concept for a large group. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Lawn was great for games.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful week in NoMi!

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful week in this beautiful home! Its perfectly located in the middle of all the best things to do and places to see that NoMi has to offer! Im so grateful for the memories we made here! House was big enough and had all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
So happy to hear you and your girlfriends had a great time and enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We would love to have you back any time Amanda. Hope you have a great rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Area!

We were up for a long weekend for the Ironman event in Frankfort. The area is really beautiful and we had a great time. The house was perfect for us to relax both before and after the race. We all had a blast! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2021
Thank you Jason. So glad you all had a great time. You and your family were wonderful guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and hope you’ll be back next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation House

This was our first experience with VRBO, and it turned out great. There was plenty of room for the 9 of us. The location is very convenient to lots of attractions such as hiking, kayaking, beaches, Sleeping Bear, and Traverse City. The game room was a big hit when we weren't out and about. Check-in was smooth and efficient. Communication with the hosts was clear and timely. Overall, a great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much Thomas. We are so happy you and your family had a great time and took full advantage of all the great things to do in the area. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stayed at this property for six nights while in Michigan. The location was excellent peaceful, quiet and a great base for visiting Glen Arbor and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We liked the amenities, esp the water gear and hammocks.We did encounter maintenance and cleanliness issues. When we arrived, there was a strong musty odor, especially in the basement. We discovered standing water in the basement storage room. The host responded by sending a plumber the next afternoon, the issue was resolved, but the smell was noticeable throughout the week.We were disappointed by the overall cleanliness. We found hair on the sheets in the basement beds! We had to change the sheets on the six basement beds the first night. There was also a large clump of hair on the basement bedroom floor and desk in that room. We did vacuum, but the vacuum was so clogged with hair that it wouldn’t pick anything up.The water heater wasn’t working the first night, so the kids had to take cold showers until the pilot lights were relit. We also learned that the water pressure drops while the sprinklers run (6:30–7:00 a.m)which was a frustrating surprise to learn on the morning we were trying to leave early for Mackinac Island, as no one could shower during that time.The grill on the back patio would only heat to 250 degrees, and we planned to grill a lot. The host let us know there was a second grill in the garage, which worked well. Our host was responsive and made an effort to fix the issues
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you recognizing our beautiful location, amenities, and that we responded promptly whenever you contacted us. In hosting countless families over the years and receiving more than 100 five-star reviews across multiple booking platforms, this is the first time we’ve received comments like these regarding cleanliness, odors, or many of the maintenance concerns mentioned. While unexpected maintenance issues beyond the control of the host can occasionally arise in any home, we addressed each item as soon as we were made aware of it by sending a plumber, helping restore the water heater (which just needed the pilot light relit as they were both newly installed), and directing you to our second grill so your vacation could continue with minimal disruption. The sprinklers run for 15 minutes and there are multiple showers at the home so at a loss how that meant none of you could shower that morning. We take cleanliness very seriously and were surprised by the comments, as our home is professionally cleaned and routinely receives excellent feedback from guests. We also continually inspect and maintain the property between stays. We appreciate all guest feedback and use it to improve. Our goal has always been to provide a responsive, enjoyable experience, and we encourage future guests to please read the many reviews that reflect the consistently positive experiences families have had staying with us including the cleanliness of the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion.

The house was exactly as shown in the photos, large, well stocked, clean and updated. The managers were available for questions. We loved the house. Is is a 5 minute walk from Settlers Park which is the beach access accross from a main road so that is the only drawback but we knew that prior to renting the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Hope you had a wonderful family reunion. Just an FYI there is lake access at the end of the street so hopefully if you come back you won't need to walk to the park next time. Thanks again so much for choosing to stay with us and have a great rest of your summer! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

We really liked the open concept of kitchen, dining area and living room area. It was nice to have the indoor entertaining activities like pool table, ping pong downstairs so you could still talk and visit upstairs. We took advantage of the fire pit and made s’mores, while enjoying the outdoors. We did walk down to beach several times and took advantage of the ice cream shop on way back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay and took advantage of all the fun things to do at the house and nearby! We would love to have you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. Have a great summer!

About the host

Hosted by Enrico Schaefer & Reham Alexander

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Hosts: Enrico Schaefer and Reham Alexander (husband and wife)

Why they chose this property

Northern Michigan is one of the most beautiful, most majestic places on earth. We have both grown up enjoying the beauty of this place and making memories with our families and we want the same for you. Our home is large enough for families to stay together and create memories of their own. Our home is down the street from Glen Lake. There is a public access area there for swimming as well as an another park/beach which is less than a 10 minute walk perfect for swimming, BBQs, picnics and a playground. We have a pool table, foosball, ping pong table, 2 big decks with BBQ grill for all your entertaining needs. We also have four bicycles, three kayaks and a standup paddle board for use. Less than 10 minute drive to downtown Glen Arbor & 25 minutes to beautiful Traverse City. House is NOT on the water, but just down the street, 5 houses up. Lots of Lake MI beach options within 10 minutes.

What makes this property unique

It’s the ideal spacious place to host multiple families wanting to vacation together without having to spend a fortune on several hotel rooms.
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