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The Whittle Cabin w/ WiFi
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Front Entrance
Stairs leading to the front door of Cabin.
Front Door

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Long Barn, CA
  • Place, Chief William Fuller Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Stoddard Spring
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Black Bear and Friends

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Deer Buck

1 King Bed

Eluwei Elohi

1 Queen Bed

Loft/ Game Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Black Bear Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bear Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi

Cabin is nestled in the Stanislaus National Forest and located in a private- gated community. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath + loft and WiFi. Central heat & Ceiling fans are in each bedroom. Floor fans and a portable swamp cooler are available during the warmer months. Kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials and the deck has a charcoal grill (Dry Months). 50” flat screen T.V., blue ray player, a large selection of DVD’s, Books and games. The community has its own Swimming/Fishing pond, Beach, Playground, Basketball Court, Baseball Diamond, Dog Park, BBQ/Picnic Tables, Toboggan Run and Horseshoe Pit. The Whittle Cabin has fire road access right behind the Cabin for licensed off road vehicles. The cabin is Approx. 20 Minutes from Pinecrest and 25 mins. From Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Yosemite National Park is just over an hour away. Other nearby destinations include: Twain Harte, Sonora, Jamestown, Columbia State Park, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Moaning Caverns, Black Oak Casino and Chicken Ranch Casino. Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Wine Tasting. So much to do in this area.
Note: This property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility.
4 Wheel drive or All Wheel Drive/ Snow Chains are recommended/required in the winter months to access the property that sits on an incline.
The roads in the community are snowplowed, but chains and/or 4x4’s will be needed for the heavier snow days.
*Pinecrest Lake: Fishing, Boating, Boat Launch, Swimming and Horseback Riding.
*Local Hikes: Sugarpine Railroad, Westside Trail, Dragoon Gulch Trailhead, Natural Bridges Trailhead
*Golfing: Twain Harte Golf Course and Mini-Golf.
*Casinos: Black Oak and Chicken Ranch
*Shopping: Downtown Sonora and Murphy’s
*Dodge Ridge Ski Resort: Skiing and Snowboarding
*Longbarn- Ice Skating
*No Events, Parties or Large Gatherings.
Please be mindful of your neighbors and respect a quiet time at night of 10pm.
Be aware of your surroundings and wildlife in the area to include bears, coyotes and rattlesnakes.
Wi-Fi is available at the cabin.
The driveway will accommodate a 6x12trailer for off road vehicles you want to bring to cabin.
*Garage is not accessible to guest.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Verify Heater and fans are off.
Lock all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2471572vb
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

Long Barn

Located in Long Barn, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Merrill Spring and Stoddard Spring, while Sierra Repertory Theater and Sonora Opera Hall are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Leland Meadows. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Long Barn, CA

What's nearby

  • Chief William Fuller Monument - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Stoddard Spring - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 16 min drive - 15.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alicia's Sugar Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rock of Twain Harte - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Haps Boba Tea & Bites - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Coffee House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi on 29 May, 2026 start from S$273, 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 Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Whittle Cabin near Pinecrest w/WiFi located?

This family-friendly Long Barn holiday home is located on a lake, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Merrill Spring, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stoddard Spring and Chief William Fuller Monument. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Brentwood Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in one of our favorite places! Everything you need to be comfortable, just like being home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend! Such a lovely cabin it definitely had everything we needed and more. The Host are definitely helpful and friendly and very communicative. Had clean rooms and accommodations for each of us. Have to also add that the Host are so thoughtful I have not met anyone as detail oriented and cute as them. Thank you again for allowing us to stay and make lovely memories in your cabin. Definitely have to make another trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and looking forward to hosting you and your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casandra A.

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

Great stay again

Returned to a great cabin, loved it thanks so much, everything you could need is always stocked up, easiest place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
We are so happy that you chose our cabin for your summer vacation. It was a pleasure to host you and your family again. Thank you for taking care of our home away from home. We appreciate the 5 star review and look forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely the best cabin we have stayed in California. Extremely clean, homey, and comfortable. Host are great and Could not ask for more, on top of that you have the forest less than 100 yards away. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 review. We’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our Whittle cabin. We look forward to hosting you again.😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramon Q.

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

Great Place to get Away

This cabin is a great location with so much to do near by! The hosts are so welcoming and the comunication was impecable. We would definitely recommend staying at the whittle cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the great review. We’re pleased that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the recommendation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armineh D.

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

Cozy house

We really enjoyed our stay was very cozy and clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the review. We really appreciate the care you took with our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Great Cabin

Awesome Cabin to escape the Arizona Heat!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your escape to our cabin. We enjoying escaping the Central Valley heat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented this cabin several times and had a great stay each and every time. It is located in a beautiful spot with no neighboring cabins behind you. The current owners have made several nice upgrades to the cabin, especially to the living room. The amazing collection of DVDs with the newer TV and sound bar inspired some great family movie nights. Also, this cabin has a great fireplace, a very well-stocked kitchen, and everything was very well labeled and easy to use. Scott was a great host and was very responsive. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thanks for your great review. We are always looking to upgrade and make our guests stay memorable and comfortable. We are looking forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family vacation

Great location, wonderful amenities with attention to details! Easy check in process, and great communication with host. Highly recommend this property and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the great review of our Whittle Cabin. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait to host you again. We appreciate your care of the cabin and enjoyed the little art work left behind. Our Whittle Cabin is a place for making memories and I can see that many were made.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

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

cozy

My family and I spent an incredible weekend, clean, tidy and a spectacular view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the review and the care you took with the cabin. We’re happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We agree, the views are spectacular!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

As pictured

Everything worked and it was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2023
Thanks for the 5 star review. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Amazing all around!

The property was great! The location! The cleanliness! The owners!! All really great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the great review and the care you took with the our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Fall Family Trip

We had a great stay at the Whittle Cabin. Great space, tons of room, very comfortable. Great collection of movies. Kitchen was well equipped. A short drive to Pinecrest Lake which is an awesome spot during the fall. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your Family Trip at our cabin. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Family birthday weekend

Very greatful for your adaptability when our family came down with Covid
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2022
We’re glad everyone is feeling better and you’re family was eventually able to celebrate the birthdays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beautiful cabin

Great experience and stay at this beautiful cabin. They thought of everything, down to labeling where the light switches were! We had a great time, the toys and movies were much appreciated 👍 we definitely plan to come back. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible space space with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate how much care you took with our cabin during check-out. It has been our pleasure to share our Whittle Cabin with you and your family. We looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The property is the perfect get away for our family. The cabin had lots of games, toys, and an extensive movie collection. The cabin was a 5 min drive from a play ground, dog park, snow sledding for young kids-we didn't need to go far to keep everyone entertained. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was nicely stocked with every gadget you could need. You can tell the property owners put a lot of thought into their guests needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are always happy to hear that others have enjoyed the cabin as much as we do. We do our best to make it a home away from home for everyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!!

My family had the best time at the Whittle Cabin! The place was very spacious and was stocked up with everything that we needed. The kids loved all the games and movies. The community was very beautiful and quiet. It was so convenient being only 20 minutes from Pinecrest Lake. Highly recommend this property!! Thank you for the amazing experience!! - The Cottingham Family 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review. We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience at the Whittle Cabin. We also like that Pinecrest is so close. We really appreciate the care you took with our cabin. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Cozy home away from home

Loved our stay at the Whittle Cabin!1. The location is great: 10min from Twain Harte for the restaurants, chops etc and less than 30min from Dodge Ridge for skiing 2. The house is vast, super clean and with all the amenities you could hope for. Lots of cabin in the area are old but this one had been super well kept.3. The hosts have been super communicative and easy to connect with for checkin and checkout 4. We went with our kiddo and she loved it. The house had also tons of games and there is a playground in the neighborhood (and dvd if you wanna be a couch potato and rest up) 5. Details that matters: there is good water pressure in the showers!Everything to make our stay lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sampe R.

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

Great winter location

This place has something for everyone. Our group of 11 ranged from ages 6 to 78. Everyone was able to relax in their own way - kids had toys, board games and a mini arcade machine and a community playground. Adults had movies, poker, playing cards and the great outdoors. The cabin was also spacious enough to allow family dinners in a round table with a lazy Susan, family cooking and lounging together by the wood fireplace. The cabin is centralized from many winter attractions and hiking trails. Driveway is tricky without AWD.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2022
We’re so happy that your family enjoyed their stay at our Whittle Cabin. During the winter months some of the roads within the park and our driveway can be tricky, 4 Wheel Drive and/or Chains may be required during these months. Luckily we have an additional parking area just outside the front door. Thank you for the review and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raazia Q.

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

Excellent Property at Excellent Location

Initially we were skeptical of all the good reviews. But when we stayed there, we realized why this property has such a high rating. 1. House/Cabin is in very good condition. Furniture and fixtures are new. There is a certain character and taste to the house as if it is built and maintained very thoughtfully. 2. Kitchen is fully stocked dinnerware, utensils, small appliances (air fryer) 3. Very good quality towels, sheets, blankets, and pillows (and plentiful) We stayed there in first week of March and luckily it snowed that weekend. Owners (Scott) was responding to our questions within few minutes. All in all, it was a great experience and we will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Thank you for the excellent review. We're so happy to have exceeded your expectations. Looking forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Cozy Cabin

For a few days, The Whittle Cabin was our home away from home for nine of us and a lil doggie. The cabin was nice and cozy and offered all the comforts of home. The kitchen also had just about everything we needed to cook our Thanksgiving turkey dinner. We loved the big round dining table with the lazy Susan where we all could sit and eat together. We loved all the decor. There was also a large selection of DVDs to choose from which we enjoyed watching. There was WiFi but no cable. There were a couple of minor issues that we had, but they weren’t a dealbreaker. After we checked out, we did inform the host for their future guests. Overall, we had a fantastic time and great experience. We look forward to staying here again in the future! BTW thank you to the hosts for the goodies and bottle of apple cider!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Snow Trip

We had two families staying at the property, 4 adults, 4 kids ranging from 9-14 years old. It was super comfortable and a great layout for our families. The place was super clean and well stocked, it had everything we needed and then some. Our visit was driven by the fact that we were headed to Dodge Ridge for skiing/snowboarding and this location was 20 minutes away, super convenient. I will note that during the snow season, traveling in a 4WD or with chains is really well advised. The roads in the community are narrow, twisty and vary in elevation, and they do get really icy. We definitely needed the 4WD in parts closer to the cabin. Last but not least, the communication with Scott, the host, was fast and easy, and the story of how the cabin came to be was really sweet. They even left us a welcome basket with goodies perfect for a movie night. Thank you Scott, we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2022
Wendy, thank you so much for the great review. We really appreciate it and the care and respect you gave to our cabin. It was a pleasure sharing our home away from home with you and your family. We hope to accommodate you and your family again soon. Thanks Again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

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

Comfy cabin

First off, my family and I had an amazing time entering the new year in this cozy cabin. One of the main things is that for any question we had that we would message Scott he would reply almost immediately within the first 5 mins which Is amazing. The cabin was fully stocked with everything from utensils, pots, pans, cups to movies, games, blankets, towels. There was 3-4ft of snow which was so awesome for the kids they were outside from sun up to sun down sledding and having snow ball fights. We even went bowling to the casino which was about 20mins away. The dining table is supper big and accommodated all of our family to have dinner together which was great. This cabin definitely made it feel like a home away from home. My family and I already spoke on making this a yearly trip since we loved it so much. - The Soria’s -
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Thanks for the great review. We’re so happy that you enjoyed our cabin and had a wonderful stay. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lewis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was tremendously helpful and supportive. With the largest snowstorm of the season, high winds, poor road conditions and power outages, our host continually reached out to help where they could. Although conditions limited our ability to fully enjoy this section of the Sierra Nevada, our grandkids thought the whole experience was a great adventure. Thank you to Scott & Cindra for their communication, care and advice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your kind comments about your stay — we’re so glad your family enjoyed the home and that the kids had such a great adventure. The historic winter storm that week brought an unprecedented amount of snow to the area and unfortunately caused a regional power outage well beyond anyone’s control. Although we are unable to control weather conditions, we felt it was important to fully refund your stay (excluding VRBO and cleaning fees) to ensure your family was taken care of. We always strive to provide a true five-star experience for our guests, and we’re proud of the consistent feedback we’ve received over the years. We’re sorry this stay was impacted by circumstances outside of everyone’s control.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Perfect Place

We loved this cabin. Cabin had all the amenities we needed. Plent of towels and comfortable beds. We loved the playground for the kids to get out when us parents didn't want to go far to explore. Nice forestey roads to hike. We will be renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2022
Robin, we are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our cabin. The forestry road behind the cabin is perfect for hiking, biking, quads etc… We hope to host you and your family again soon. Thanks for the great review, means a lot to our Whittle Family.

About the host

Hosted by Scott Delay

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We bought this as a family Cabin. 2 Sisters and our Husbands. It’s a dream come true that we’re excited to share with others. We hope that everyone enjoys the beauty and serenity of our cabin. We named it “The Whittle Cabin” because of a joke to our husbands to take up whittling while at the cabin. And a silly play on words since it’s a spacious cabin. We hope that everyone visiting will love and respect it and the environment as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect. With the fire road directly behind our cabin, it gives us easy access to the forest. We enjoy taking our quads and mountain bikes behind the cabin. The gated community allows for more privacy and the amenities offered in the community made it perfect for our vacations. It’s our home away from home.

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