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Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub!

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St. George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, St George Lighthouse
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub!

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: Kick back in luxury at this beautifully renovated beach front home in the Gulf Beaches neighborhood featuring a sparkling private swimming pool (heated for a fee), a private boardwalk to the sugar white sand beaches of St. George Island, a private hot tub, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and a beautiful modern coastal décor with lots of spaces to relax and enjoy life on Island time! This property is pet-friendly (dogs only), so bring the whole crew!

Front Row Center offers an amazing Gulf front location that is close to local shops, markets, restaurants, nightlife, multi-use path, St. George Lighthouse Museum and playground, fishing pier, and St. George State Park. Whether relaxing by the private swimming pool, searching for seashells on the miles of unspoiled beaches just steps from your door, kayaking, bicycling, or fishing, there are so many ways to enjoy your front row seat at this home. Apalachicola's restaurants, shops, entertainment scene and historic attractions are just 20 minutes by car!

OUTSIDE:

Front Row Center features a private boardwalk to our award winning Gulf beaches, private hot tub, beautiful private pool area, full bath at pool level with hot and cold water for the shower, fish cleaning station and park- style grill. This home has spacious decks on both levels, so there are lots of options for relaxing and enjoying stunning Gulf views, sea breezes, and your front row seat in paradise!

INSIDE: This home has a residential elevator serving the ground, first and second floors, which makes loading and unloading a snap! The completely renovated interiors of Front Row Center offer comfortable spaces in the large living/dining/kitchen area, and stunning views of the sea through the wall of glass windows and doors. This open concept living space features a soothing modern décor, large flat screen TV and brand new porcelain plank floors throughout.

There is plenty of room at meal time at Front Row Center in the large dining area with seating for 14. The large kitchen center island, perfect for gathering for coffee and conversations with the chef, seats 6. This beautifully remodeled space offers GE Café appliances including 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, range and an additional wall oven. Fully stocked and ready for the chef in your crew, it has everything needed to prepare coastal feasts. Outside spaces on the first floor feature the large lower deck, half covered, enclosed by screens, and perfect for al fresco dining. The hot tub on the open half of the deck is the perfect place to relax after a day in the sun and to take in views of the beach, water, sunrises and evening stars. First floor sleeping accommodations feature 2 king master bedrooms and a bunk bedroom. Both king master bedrooms feature a full private bath with a walk-in shower, closet and flat screen TV.

The bunk bedroom sleeps 6 with a large TV, perfect for the kids to hook up their video consoles and offers easy access to the full shared bath on the first floor. The second floor boasts 2 large king master bedrooms and access to the large open deck with fantastic views of the Gulf. The North king master bedroom offers a private bath with a large walk-in shower, closet space and flat screen TV.

The South king master bedroom is the largest and features private bath with walk-in shower, coffee bar, beautiful sliding glass door with views of the Gulf, and direct access to the large sun deck where comfortable seating provides the perfect spot to curl up with a good book and a refreshing beverage while watching the dolphins frolic in the waves. With so many Gulf front luxury amenities, you will know you have arrived at your seat in Front Row Center!

AMENITIES AND GUIDELINES:

This property is pet friendly (dogs only, no cats or other animals).

Bed Sizes: 4 King, 4 Twin XL, 1 Full Sleeper Sofa

2026 Monthly Rates (before taxes):
January (Jan 3-Jan 30) - $8165
February (Jan 31-Feb 27)-$8165
December (Dec 5-Jan1)-$10,236

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this holiday home is on the beach. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sikes Cut - 17 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Front Row Center - Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Beach Front, Hot Tub! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Great house for big group

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was wonderful Clean, great location to everything, great place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Couldn’t ask for a better house!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is absolutely fantastic. Perfectly renovated and had all the necessities you would need at the beach. I cannot say enough about this house!!

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Great House with all the amenities

We’ve been to St. George Island many times, but this house has been our favorite! The check in process was very easy, and the property management group was very easy to reach and communicate with for questions. The house is stocked with almost every supply you’d need for a great day at the beach! An added bonus was the fabulous pool and hot tub for us to warm up during a slightly chilly week. We also loved the special touch of the welcome bag. We will definitely be rebooking for our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My Heaven on earth! Everything was perfect. House ,location, weather all were wonderful! Loved every minute I was there at Front Row Center!
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Great Place to Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: One of the nicest houses we've ever stayed in. Close to the beach. Wonderful amenities were a plus. Elevator was another great plus. Everything was clean. Icemaker was great as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Beautiful Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very nice and clean upon arrival! The elevator was so helpful for getting up luggage. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and pool. The boardwalk is very nice. Be sure to wear shoes down it, as it can get pretty hot in the sun LOL. The view is AMAZING! The screened-in porch is a great feature. Overall, we enjoyed it very much and would stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Perfect Beach Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at several homes over the years on SGI and Front Row Center is absolutely the most beautiful and well planned home we have ever stayed in!It had everything you could imagine, from the kitchen to the pool to the beach! And, the nicest touch was a tote bag filled with wonderful welcoming gifts. Unfortunately, one of the family members put it on the floor, thinking it was someone else’s tote and we did not discover the gifts until we were leaving and nobody claimed the tote. What a lovely thing to do, but please be sure and use it when you arrive.It was so nice to be able to utilize the pool or walk a few steps to the beach!The grandkids and adults enjoyed watching the dolphins play in the Gulf from the family room!As other people have mentioned in previous reviews, beware of the low hanging ceiling by the pool. One member of our group hit his head pretty hard. Thankfully, he was OK. Maybe some padding could help prevent this happening in the future.This house is perfect for families or couples!Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Q.

Front Row Center for the WIN!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an absolutely amazing stay at Front Row Center. Plenty of space and room for the dogs. Everything has been thought of and it's a beautiful home. My grandfather used to rent a house for a week every year when we were kids and it was a time we always looked forward to. It's many years later by St. George still holds the magic for us. I'm hoping to make this a yearly trip for us in his memory. I also have to say that Gulf Coast Vacation Properties is amazing, specifically McKenzie and Kara. We will definitely rent with them again and if possible, it will be Front Row Center. This house is in the perfect location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Needless to say, we did not want to leave!!

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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Fantastic Stay

We have been taking beach vacations for over 45 years and this is one of the best houses we have ever stayed in. The house was so clean, the welcome bag was a nice touch. Loved having the hot tub, even in the middle of the summer. The pool is perfect with part of it in the shade. We just love it! Already booked a week for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Back for more

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 10th family vacation in Florida (5 in Destin, one in Indian Pass & 4 on St. George) We stayed in Front Row Center in 2024. We had a great time & loved the property. There was plenty of room for everyone and there were lots of amenities, including a lot of beach gear. There were 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers & 2 large tables in the main area. There was a 3rd refrigerator in the main suite. At that time we did have a couple of minor quibbles about the cleaning ability of the dishwashers as well as the presence of a low overhang near the pool that resulted in several banged heads. Well, the owners apparently listened. They installed a Bosch dishwasher that did its job extremely well, & they took some of the overhang off so walking under it was much less risky. The only thing I can think to mention is that if you bring your dogs, be aware that there were a lot of sand burrs in the areas surrounding the house. I don't remember it being an issue last year, but it was this year. I certainly don't hold that against the owners. Overall, when you put everything together (location, beach access, house amenities, good restaurants, lack of traffic and plenty of room on the beach), this is the best place we have stayed at. I don't think you can ask for much more. So, we'll be back next year & are already looking forward to it.
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10/10 Excellent

Lannie H.

A Wonderful Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and loved the house. The house was spacious, well equipped, close to the beach and loved the pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the Best vacation while staying at this house. It has the most amazing views and amenities! We hope to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

GREAT EXPERIENCE, AMAZING HOME--JUST PRFECT

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: FRONT ROW CENTER IS AN AMAZING HOME, WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED, GREAT LOCATION AND AWESOME AMMENITIES. GULF COAST VACATION PROP. OF SGI--TAKES EXCEPTIONAL CARE OF THEIR GUESTS AND OWNERS.
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8/10 Good

JaNan B.

Beautiful home and great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The layout of this house was perfect for us and was absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to have given it 5 stars BUT it has two dishwashers that simply don’t work well and we ended up having to wash the majority of the dishes by hand. Personally, I don’t like wash dishing at home especially not when I’m on vacation cooking for a big family.
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10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Private Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was amazing! Plenty of space, close to everything we needed in town, and the private boardwalk to the beach made us feel like it was our own private beach! The house was stocked with plenty of beach accessories, games, toiletries, and the welcome kit with the bag of goodies and spices was truly a nice touch. The rental company was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. This was the most relaxing vacation I’ve had in years and we can’t wait to go back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Private Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was amazing! Plenty of space, close to everything we needed in town, and the private boardwalk to the beach made us feel like it was our own private beach! The house was stocked with plenty of beach accessories, games, toiletries, and the welcome kit with the bag of goodies and spices was truly a nice touch. The rental company was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. This was the most relaxing vacation I’ve had in years and we can’t wait to go back!
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10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

This home has everything!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is spacious enough for plenty of people but not be on top of each other. This is our second year at Front Row Center. Perfect location and ALL the amenities. The property management company was quick to respond and help resolve issues.

10/10 Excellent

Kami S.

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Pretty Perfect

This amazing home has just about everything you could need or want. It was very clean and they've thought of pretty much everything! Of all the vacation homes we've been to with our family, this was our favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Luxury and Relaxation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Front Row Center was more than we could have dreamed it would be. The home was inviting, comfortable and very well maintained. Having 4 king suite bedrooms provided a private retreat for everyone at the end of each day. The beach was never crowded and the "Old Florida" vibe of the island provided a relaxing respite. We loved the options to enjoy the beach and pool (with all the beach chairs and toys included). The views from the beach and multiple decks were outstanding. Having a well-stocked kitchen and ample dining space, allowed us to enjoy family dinners when we didn't want to go out. The private boardwalk to the beach was convenient, well constructed and safe. We prefer the slower pace that SGI provides, compared to other busy commercialized vacation spots a couple hours north west of SGI, therefore, we will be driving to SGI in the future and skipping the "30A scene."

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Seaside perfection

Hosted our growing family in this absolutely beautiful home on the gulf ! Just steps away from the beach, pool and hot tub !Home is so well stocked with everything you can possibly need ! We couldn’t have asked for a better location to create amazing memories with our loved ones ! Owners were extremely responsive to all our needs . Thank you !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Forever "Owl's Rest"

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We first stayed here in 1990 and continued to do so for 17 years. This location brings back such memories. For 16 years we were nomads on SGI, staying at various other houses. We came back home last year and this year following the extensive renovations. It feels like home, but far better. The children who grew up coming to this house are now bringing their children. The tradition continues. You may call it Front Row Center, but it will be forever "Owl's Rest" to us.
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10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

PERFECTION

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We could not have been more pleased with our stay! Everything was so well appointed, every single kitchen item we needed we were able to find, the outdoor spaces were better than we expected and the house was clean and comfortable. Loved the decor and the little touches of home. We called maintenance once during our stay to reset the elevator and to shock the pool and they were quick, responsive and professional. Our only disappointment is that this house is already booked for the week we can go next year. We will be watching so we can snag it for 2026!
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10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Perfect House!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was amazing has everything you need for a big family and friends gathering. House was extremely clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Perfect place to stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect home. Lots of seating in living room and dining room, even two tables! Two refrigerators, ovens, etc. Lots of rooms and bathrooms, pool, hort tub, right on the beach. Just a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harris H.

Wonderful House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was beautifully decorated and very well appointed. All bedrooms are very nice, but the master is outstanding (much nicer than the other rooms, with a porch and beach view). We especially appreciated the shaded section by the pool (pleasant surprise). Even the umbrellas and beach chairs at the house were quite nice and plentiful. It seems that everything was new (May 2024). Some people commented on the dishwashers (two!) not working well, which was true. It's better to break open the pods first. Not a big deal. Our only issue was with VayKLive, the company that provides their bikes/chairs/etc. Make sure you're there to inspect bike delivery, otherwise it may be 2 days before you get usable ones. The house's umbrellas/chairs are nicer than what you would rent.

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