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Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bottom Floor Living Room 2 Twin Air Mattresses

2 Single Beds

Bottom Floor Master King

1 King Bed

Bottom Floor Middle Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bottom Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Living Room Queen Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

Top Floor Master King

1 King Bed

Top Floor Middle Queen

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bottom Floor Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bottom Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

You'll love the PRIVATE Pool & Short Distance to the Beach at our Gulf Shores Vacation Rental beach duplex. Renovated in Spring 2021. We are lucky to have our own pool, just for our duplex that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day, looking south toward the Gulf. We are only 2 rows of houses from the Gulf, about 200 yards back from the beach. You'll find public beach access at each end of the block.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day). **Not available for Jan/Feb long-term rentals.

When Pigs Fly is a stacked duplex, one floor over the other with the same basic floor plan except that the upstairs has stairs to the Rooftop Crow's Nest with Panoramic Views of the Beach & Little Lagoon. Each half has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and sleeps 6-8.

Each half has:
*Spacious Living Area with French doors to a Wide Beachview Covered Porch
*Large Fully-Equipped Kitchen
*Spacious King Master Bedroom w/TV, Private Bath & French doors to a Beachview Porch
*2nd Queen Bedroom
*3rd Queen Bedroom
*Full-Size Laundry Room
*Smaller Lagoon-View Porch
*WIFI

With the recent renovation we have eliminated the twin bed bedrooms and 1 of the sleeper sofas to better fit the requests of our guests. There are 2 twin air mattresses available instead of the second sleeper sofa.

The Upper Unit has a Jetted Tub in the Master Bath, a separate prep sink and Undercounter Ice Maker in the kitchen island and Stairs to a Rooftop Crow's Nest. You'll also find a sleeper sofa on this level. There are Covered Porches on each floor for Enjoying the Wonderful Views, Gulf Breezes and Sound of the Surf. We have Covered Parking for up to 4 cars plus additional parking for a Boat Trailer or 2 more cars.

Outside, around the Private Pool, there is also a Poolside Table & Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Charcoal Grill & a shaded Picnic Table under the house. You are welcome to use our assortment of Beach Chairs, Beach Carts & Pool Toys during your stay at When Pigs Fly.

Please note we are unable to rent to unchaperoned college groups or groups under the age of 25. Maximum of 12 adults. No bachelor or bachelorette parties. Hangout Festival weekend there is a $1000 refundable security deposit.

Our duplex is conveniently located in the Family-Friendly West Beach area of Gulf Shores, 2.3 miles west of Hwy 59. This section of West Beach has no condos, no crowds, just 4 rows of houses between the Gulf on the South & Little Lagoon on the North and Beautiful White Sand Beaches. It is Close to Restaurants, Shopping including a Major Outlet Center, Attractions, and just a block to a Good Fishing spot.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We require a signed rental agreement for each reservation that will outline expectations for payment, cancellation policy, and other important info!

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities have a pool?

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

Is Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Great rental!

Absolutely loved our stay at “when pigs fly”. The host was very responsive and the amenities were fantastic. The kitchen is very well stocked and the house was immaculately clean. We would definitely stay here again.Thanks for a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Spring break getaway

Great location and perfect property layout for two families with kids. The pool was warm and clean and the hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla J.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a great stay. House was beautiful and spacious, and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia T.

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

Gulf Shores Family Vacation

This property accomated all of our family. Everything we needed and close to the beach and shops. We all loved it here! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassandra m.

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

Family Vacation

The house was wonderful and exceeded all of our expectations!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CORISSA F.

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

Spring break getaway

House is wonderful. Clean, spacious, nice outdoor space, short walk to the beach. Communication with property owner was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

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

Great Family Place!

Our family enjoyed our stay! House was very clean and it had everything we needed! It was nice to have all the items for the beach and pool! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great property!

Beautiful property and great location! Perfect for a large family vacation. We had an issue with the hvac system while staying and the property manager was extremely helpful and got the problem taken care of right away! The property was very clean. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Jefferson, GA

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

Family reunion

We had a blast at this property. The pool was a great way to refresh during the day. The kitchens were well stocked and beds were super comfortable after a long day at the beach. Overall a wonderful stay! (The beach chairs/cart were a wonderful addition too!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH P.

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

Family time

Very nice, wish the floors were connected so conversing with family members would be easier. We very much enjoyed our visit. The pool could be cleaned more often it was pretty dirty all week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good large family vacation home.

This stacked duplex has the potential to be an amazing vacation home. Overall, it’s a great location and our family enjoyed it. The pool is a good size and nice depth for kids to play. However it was very dirty, the pool company came tossed some chlorine in and cleared the filter but never vacuumed. It really needs to be cleaned. The duplex is perfect for a large extended family, the upstairs sofa needs to be replaced. It is broken down and hard to get out of once you sit down. It is nice having laundry rooms in both units, kitchen and dining space was large enough for the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great place for large group

We vacationed with my sister’s family. Loved that we were together yet had our own space. Both units were very clean and we had plenty of space. I will say we were on the bottom and we could hear my sister’s family upstairs walking. Loved having our own pool. It was very windy and double red flags all week so less beach time so we spent lots of time at the pool. Each unit had wonderful decks to sit on with plenty of seating. The management team was very helpful. They had several beach items as well as a wagon which was much appreciated. It was a wonderful week overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith O.

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

Girls Trip

We had a great time at When Pigs Fly! We had a group of 10 and had plenty of room, between the 2 duplexes. We had our trip scheduled in April 2020, but due to Coronavirus, we had to reschedule to May 2020. Susan and Geoff were SO accomodating and easy to work with during the process. The location was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Family vacation 2023

House was really nice and clean. Pool was a treat for the kids, just wish it would have been filled to the top. The walk to the beach was 7 minutes. After all week it was tiring walking there. Overall beautiful place. Only thing I would say is maybe more bath towels and kitchen. Tracy was wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terese M., Kirbyville, MO

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

Great stay! Lovely property!

We reserved the full property (both upstairs and downstairs) for our group of 9 from June 10-17 Just the facts: 1) House was immaculately clean. 2) Easy beach access 3) Well furnished: comfy beds, plenty of outdoor seating, big TVs in living rooms and bedrooms 4) Pool was nice and warm without the heater 5) Extra refrigerator at the ground floor for storing drinks and food while at the pool 6) Lots of pool toys, beach chairs, etc. 7) Fairly quiet area compared to Beach Blvd, but close to restaurants and shopping. We had great communication with the owner. Everyone in our party loved the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

david g.

Spend some money on updates!

Outdated, outdated, outdated... Good location, but everything else was lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for large groups

The property was fantastic for a large group. We had 11 adults and two dogs. The yard was very wet and the dogs kept getting in the mud, so that was a little disappointing, but overall I’d stay there again. The floors were sticky, but we expected that at the beach. The rest of the house was clean and neat. We ended up driving to the beach with our stuff and then walking to the public access as we couldn’t see another access point, but everyone was okay with that. The pool was nice and we used it daily. We ate at a lot of good restaurants and enjoyed every minute of our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Great Vacation Home with Pool!

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: This is our third time we've stayed here. We had 12 people rent When Pigs Fly and loved it. Very clean and up to date. We had a problem with the ice maker but maintenance was there within an hour with two bags of ice. Love the location (walking distance to the beach as well as "downtown" area). Our only minor complaint is it would be nice to have hangers in the closets as well as enough towel racks to hang all towels. Would definitely recommend this house.

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Great property, great communication

We loved the property, the private swimming pool and access to Gulf Shores restaurants and stores. It was a short drive to Publix and Walmart. I loved that they had a storage area full of floats, beach toys and a wagon to use. This helped so much. The house was beautiful but in need of a few improvements (ice machines didn't work, deck was in need of repair, lamps didn't work, etc) We vacationed in August, very end of the summer so I assume they wait until the summer busy season to repair all things. But overall was a great rental - we would book again! The communication with the property owners was top notch! Leading up to the trip they were very quick to answer any questions I had. While on property they were quick to answer as well or send maintenance when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN H., LONGVIEW

5 SISTERS & OUR FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING VACATION

What a wonderful experience this vacation was for us all. We ranged from age 66 to 8 months. We traveled from Texas, Georgia & Virginia to meet up for our Family Thanksgiving Vacation. We rent a place large enough to hold us all every year, but this was the first time we rented a place that was as well stocked with everything we needed. We usually have to show up with huge pots and pans and half our kitchens from home, but this was the first time that it was all already present and ready for us to use, didn't even have to unpack our own kitchenware. This house was in a good location and in great condition, the pool was awesome, the property manager was friendly and helpful and there was easy access to the beach. "WHEN PIGS FLY" was just perfect for us. I hope to have the opportunity to return in the future. This is a very beautiful home and I am so happy it was available to be shared with me and my family. I will recommend this rental property to all my friends.

8/10 Good

Saleem N., Indianapolis IN

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

Very nice property

Very nice property but definitely needs some repairs on decking and railings. Some of the deck boards are loose and many of the balusters were either loose or detached. Quite a few low quality repairs made on the deck rails ect with exposed screws that scratched you if not careful. Most of the inside of the property was very nice and updated except the panels on both refrigerators did not work or dispense water. As for cutting between the houses for beach access that was a no go with stickers all along the path. The beach access was quite a walk especially for small children so we drove them to the public parking area across from the beach access pathway. Having the heated pool was a lifesaver with the Temps dropping so low and the cool winds. The kids loved the heated pool. Overall a fun vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Average

The property does not show quite as nice as the pictures portray. It appears they were taken when the property was in better shape. The listing states the house is "200 yards back from the beach", which is true, however, the actual public access to the beach is a much further walk. In order to get to the beach in 200 yards you have to cut through private property so make friends with the renters actually on the beach. The beach cart and chairs are old and not exactly useable. The owners are nice and responsive, and the house is clean. Gulf shores is a nice place. The private beaches had seaweed issues which we were told was caused by a storm. The public beaches and those in front of hotels/condos are groomed and very well kept. Overall we had good weather and enjoyed our stay. Shopping, restaurants, groceries and entertainment are close by.
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10/10 Excellent

paula a.

A beautiful place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at when pigs fly in gulf shores September 10 to 17. We all loved the interior of the two units. Both kitchens were updated and gorgeous. We had everything we needed for the week. The king bed in the upstairs unit was very comfortable. The private pool was fantastic. We do not have a pool at home so that was an important reason we chose this rental. The location to the beach is a little farther than I would have liked. Just walking to the beach to go walk the sand was fine. However, when you are going to have a beach day with all of the gear necessary for that, it is too far to carry everything you need. We loaded everything for 7 people into my husband's truck and he drove us to the beach, we unloaded and he drove back to the house. There is public beach access but it was going to cost $15 a day to park there. My husband didn't mind walking back to the beach each day. That's how close the house is to the public beach access.

6/10 Okay

Amye A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fall Break

The property worked for us, but was not quite as nice as the pictures seemed. I did not realize before we got there that there would be no way to access the upstairs unit without using the outside stairs. Therefore, we were a little more separated from the rest of the family than what we were hoping. The location was nice. It was within walking distance to the beach. I appreciated that they had a wagon and beach chairs/sand toys that we were able to use. We were able to walk to the beach even with 6 children in tow. I would have preferred to be on the beach, but this was a good compromise. It was a close drive to restaurants/stores/attractions. There was a pier within walking distance that we were able to fish off of. The reason I’m only giving 3 stars is bc the pictures make it look far nicer than it was. The floor was dirty. My daughter’s feet were black from walking around barefoot. The floor was taped down in some areas. The bathtubs and showers really could use an update. We could tell that they had been cleaned, but they were stained and looked dirty still. The upstairs bathtub is jetted and was very discolored. I would also recommend some new pillows. My husband and I struggled with the pillows and stuffed beach towels underneath them. I also would have preferred to have some rooms with bunk beds or twin beds to accommodate children. It was tricky to sleep them in full size beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Fun times at gulf shores

I’m typing from a phone so bear with me and my possibly grammar. Overall an awesome place. Pro - Nice house. Clean. Some pool items left there to use. Pool is nice. Kitchen good. Close enough to beach (10 minute walk). Beach not too overly crowded. Ice machine upstairs. Tracy, the manager, very nice. Called an hour into our stay asking about air mattress and she had it handled in 2 minutes. That was the only call the whole week. Would I go back if we go to gulf shores, absolutely. Cons - Walk to beach was easy but a few blocks away (10 mins). Would be nice if there would have been a path to cut through neighbors houses. No biggie. Pool would get hot but that’s not anyone’s fault but the sun. Could use more plates, accessories in kitchen but there was enough there. Not enough of a con. BBQ unusable though. Rusted grate and in rough shape. Made friends with neighbor and used their Weber. Ice machine upstairs was not taken care of properly. Arrived and open door to ice falling everywhere. Later that night found the tray that is supposed to be inside, I’m downstairs unit stored away. Cleaned out ice machine and inserted tray. Awesome after that. Check in was about hour late. Didn’t get in until 5 but that’s ok. At 445 cleaning crew let us in upstairs as they finished downstairs. That was nice. Overall I give it a 4.5 / 5. Would have recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

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Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals is a small family-owned business specializing in large beach houses. We own When Pigs Fly and several other homes here. We also manage other family-friendly vacation homes, primarily in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. These are all homes that we are in weekly so you are either renting from the owner, or one step away from the owner.

We appreciate you considering a stay with us.
Susan & Geoff Gaberino, Owners, Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc.

Why they chose this property

In 2004 we discovered that OMG, Alabama had a beach--and it was a really beautiful beach. We fell in love with the sugar white beaches and family-friendly atmosphere. We liked that Gulf Shores was easier to reach than any other beach we knew of along the Gulf Coast (no 2 lane roads to get here but it is still not huge and built up!)

From the beach road we spotted the house & its big grassy pool area & porches and loved it, but couldn't really imagine that it was a possibility for us. We came up with a plan that calls for another 20 years of hard work, a lot of cooperation from Mother Nature, and the idea that other families like ours will continue to love Gulf Shores and want to come visit.

We love the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. It is low-key and very residential but you are just a couple of miles from restaurants, within 3 miles of Waterville and the Zoo, within 4 miles of several grocery stores.

What makes this property unique

Pool, pool, pool plus a nice BIG yard. Love the quiet location about 600' back from the beach, but also like have refreshing water right in the backyard. And maybe this is sacrilege, but it is really nice having a grass yard instead of sand! Our children were 3 & 5 when we bought the house and could manage the distance to the beach.

We try to have the things we like at the house for your stay, like a grill, beach cart, books, games, etc. Lots of houses don't have those sorts of things but we hope they add a little something extra to your stay.

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