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Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Private 3 Bedroom Cottage, Sandy Beach, Gazebo. fire pit on clear Chain of Lakes
Few steps with railing for lake entry
Miscellaneous
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harrison, MI
  • Place, Townline Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Snow Snake Ski and Golf
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly

Chain of Lakes Cottage on Townline Lake is a private, clean, charming Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage, with private Sandy Beach, 25' Dock, and Gazebo on the deck for enjoying a terrific view of the entire crystal clear, spring-fed "All Sports" lake and channels. A Paddleboat, with a built in cooler, and Row Boat are included. This cottage is in a unique area because you are not confined to just one lake; all 5 lakes have easily accessible channels leading to the other lakes for more variety (Townline Lake, Sand Lake, Icehouse Lake, Boathouse Lake, Haven Lake and Lost Lake).

Townline Lake (Chain of Lakes' deepest lake) is stocked yearly with fish for exceptional fishing - Northern Pike, Perch, Bass, Jumble Bluegill, Bluegill, Catfish, Sun Fish, Pan Fish, Sheephead, and more. Repeat customers visit every year because of the fishing; and have told me that Chain of Lakes offers the best fishing they have ever seen. Several customers have caught 36" Northern Pike off our dock.

Feel free to check out our "Fishing Wall of Fame" located inside the cottage! We would love for you to add to this with pictures from your own fishing trip while staying with us. We love to get special photos of your trip to share with our other guests.

The lakes have a sandy bottom in several areas for Swimming; are great for Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Tubing, Canoeing, Paddle Boating, Fishing, or just relaxing while watching a variety of wildlife swim by. There is quiet time on all lakes (no wake) from 7:30 pm until 11:00 am; giving fishermen their time to fish. There are steps leading directly into the lake with a safety rail on each side. Few steps with railing for lake entry

The cottage is fully carpeted, sleeps 6 people maximum, has a fully furnished kitchen with snack bar, and 2 separate dining areas; the living room includes fireplace, a dining area, comfortable furniture for relaxing, HD TV with DVD & VCR, and large doorwall leading to the deck for lakefront viewing pleasure.

Please, keep in mind that: Children and babies are counted as a person.

The deck, facing West, has a Gazebo, variety of deck furniture, large picnic table, and 2 charcoal grills. While relaxing on the deck, enjoy a great view of the beach, entire lake, channels, spectacular sunsets, and a beautiful Moon reflecting across Lake. There is a stone fire pit for campfires.

Wooded, undeveloped peninsular along lakes' channels has Bald Eagles, Deer, Turkeys, Loons, Ducks, etc. This area was quoted in the newspaper as being the "most beautiful area in Clare County with 20 lakes in 20 minutes".

The cottage is centrally located for shorter day trips to other parts of Michigan; such as Mt. Pleasant Soar Eagle Casino, Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Bridge, Mackinaw Island, Fort Michilimackinac, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Traverse City Cherry Festival, shopping in Petoskey, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland (the World's largest Christmas store under one roof), Rogers City Gypsum Mines and the Tourist Center displaying fossils millions of years old, and more.

Let your imagination run wild! I have guests who believe they are in Hawaii when they visit. Every year they put up their twinkling lights on the deck, dress in Hawaiian clothing, play Hawaiian music, relax under the Weeping Willow tree in their hammock while enjoying the tropical breeze and listening to sounds of the wind and water splashing up on the shoreline, while roasting a pig for their evening Lau with their family. Fun and unbelievable!!

Downtown Harrison (10 minutes from cottage) offers variety of attractions and events listed below, just to name a few:

Harrison offers great pizza, hard ice cream parlors, family and fine dining, great Italian and Chinese restaurants, fast food restaurants, Antique stores, Crafter's Market, weekend Flea Market, Gift shops, MacLean's Mercantile, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Historical Museum sites, and much more.

Cottage is just 30 minutes north of Mt. Pleasant Soaring Eagle Casino

5 Golf Courses - Devil's Knob, Snow Snake has Zip Line, Firefly, Tamaracks, and Buck's Run

Putt R' Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Room, Baseball Batting Cages

Classic Car & Bike Show, Cruise, Demolition Derby - Memorial Day weekend

Mackinaw City Bus Trip, Lilac festival, parade on island - June

Large fireworks display, downtown Harrison Parade, Demolition Derby - July 4th week

Arts and Crafts Street Fair - July

Clare County Fair is the biggest northern fair with Demolition Derby, Harness Racing, Midway Rides, and Grandstand Shows with known performers - end of July

Pontoon Boat Parade on Townline Lake - July 4th week

Amish Quilt Auction & Craft Show - May & September in Clare

Old 27 Classic Car Cruise, Tour and Competition - August

See Amish sitting along roadside selling various Amish handmade items

Moose Family Center, VFW, American Legion Post 404, Lions Club

Veterans' Memorial

Sidewalk Sales - August

Old Fashion Barn Dance on fairgrounds - September

Apple Orchard & Gift shop offers fresh Apple Cider, Fudge, Carmel Apples - September

Flea Market every weekend - May thru October

Visit the City of Clare (just 20 minutes south of Harrison) for more activities and attractions, listed below:

Historical Doherty House with fantastic salad bar, fine dining, unique Leprechaun Pub

Original old fashion movie theatre features the latest movies

"Brewin' on McEwan" offers 75 different craft beers, most all brewed in Michigan, including selection of Michigan wines and different wines from all over the world

Clare Sweet Shop makes candy daily as you watch and large selection of favorite novelty candies

Big selection of Gift shops, Women's Fashions, and Home Décor
(Her Place, Willows, Herrick House, just to name a few)

Antique Stores selling great selection of antiques

Art Studio selling handcrafted items

Cops & Donuts Bakery (largest around) with Cafe and Souvenir/Gift Shop (3 stores wide)

Dairy Phil's Dairy Bar offers great homemade ice cream, food and is decorated in a 50's theme

Several Amish stores selling Amish-made items

Ruckle's Pier Family Dining and Bar

Bicycle Shop

Jay's Sporting Goods (has everything one can imagine)

Big Boys, and a variety of other family dining and fast food restaurants

Visit the City of Gladwin (just 20 minutes east of cottage) for more activities and attractions listed below:

Several antique stores; also has a large Antique Mall store consisting of 3 floors of antiques (a must see)

Unique Collectible/Gift stores, and Art and Crafts stores (great for Christmas shopping)

Amish store features everything handmade by Amish

Riverwalk Place offers fine indoor dining & outdoor dining on balcony overlooking courtyard and river with entertainment; indoor gift shops

Several other restaurants offering family and fine dining

Pubs with great pizza

Vasher's Fruit/Produce Market has fabulous hard ice cream

Gladwin Craft Show and County Fair - July

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This property is cleaned with hospital strength disinfectant.

This property has one security camera placed outside the house viewing the north lot line area not used by the guests, the reason for this is because this property allows pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All pets must have flea control and be cleaned up.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please call Michele one week prior to arrival for the location of the cottage keys.
No Tents of any kind or trailers, except boat trailers are allowed. About dog size ( NO more than 25 pounds allowed )

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 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 security system and outdoor lighting

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Devil's Knob Golf Course and The Merry-Hearted Cidery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wilson State Park and Gladwin County Recreation Area. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Harrison, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sand Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Icehouse Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackie's Airport Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Longer Table - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Up North Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harrison cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Townline Lake and Icehouse Lake. Boathouse Lake and Sand Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it nice and peaceful so close to the lake..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are amazing! Place was relaxing. It was perfect for fall and fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was at least my 5th stay at this cottage and my favorite location. The water is spring fed and extremely clean. The cottage is quaint and very clean. Michelle and Gary are always there to provide assistance and have become like family. We were even able to rent a pontoon boat which is delivered right to the water.
sisters-in law
my daughter
Ginger made Sam the Captain
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLA D.

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

Great get away

Awesome house, awesome person to deal with! It was located to so much fun things to do and eat! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judson M.

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

Amazing getaway spot

This cottage is the definition of an up north vacation spot. The hosts are amazing and helped make sure we had an awesome stay. We loved using the paddle boat on the lake, swimming off the private little beach/dock, having a fire and just relaxing. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Nice place to relax

Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ester T.

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

2day getaway

Cottage was everything we expected. We had a great time and our hostess Michele was available at all times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

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

Relaxing

Cute and cozy cabin on the water. We enjoyed all the time spent on the lake and so did our dog! Would visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Detroit, MI USA

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

Perfect summer cabin

We love this cabin! Have rented it twice now and are planning on a 3rd time next year. It's the perfect summer getaway. Fishing is great, the beach is awesome for kids and the hosts are incredibly helpful if we needed anything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Great lake cottage!

Great cottage on the lake with your own private beach, paddle boat and rowboat for fishing! Pet and kid friendly! You will also enjoy some of the greatest pizza I've ever had and Dollar General for any last minute items you may have forgotten within walking distance! I truly enjoyed my stay, will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Long Weekend with Adult Children

Very nice cottage. Had a great time in the lake. Caught some fish right off the dock. Nice seating area on back deck to hang out and play games. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Hillird, OH

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

Perfect Getaway

It’s hard to beat this lakefront view and stepping right out on the sand and the dock, clear water and beautiful sky and tree line with plenty of waterways to explore. Close enough to Harrison and some fun shops nearby, and plenty to do on the lake. The beds are comfortable, the cottage is clean and cozy, and the owner is delightful. Thankful to have found this gem, and definitely plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol T., New Era Mi

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

Girls get-away

Fun time with friends. Crafting, fishing. Yard saleing! Neighbors helpful and friendly! Loved our stay and had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Just what we were looking for!

The cottage was clean and well equipped with all the amenities promised by the owner. We were four older adults who were looking for peace and quiet and a short distance to the water. This place could not have been more perfect! Walk out the back door and BAM you are on a small private beach on a beautiful lake fishing pole in hand! We went the first week in June and there were only a few other people at the other cottages so we got just what we were looking for. Michelle, the owner, was a pure pleasure to deal with, she was right on top of everything and made sure we were aware of everything we needed to know not only about the cottage but about the surrounding towns as well. Our stay at the cottage was a real treat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great Mini Vacation Spot!

Perfect little getaway! Michelle was very nice, friendly, communicative, and accommodating. She gave all details prior to arriving, so we felt well prepared for directions and what to bring. Check in was so easy and exactly as she described. The cottage was perfect for our little family of 3, but we really could have had a few more people and it would have been fine! Cottage was clean, plenty of kitchen items, awesome gazebo on the deck overlooking the lake complete with a bonfire pit – this is where we spent most of our stay! We enjoyed the ability to bring our dog with us as he is part of our family too. You will need to bring your own sheets, towels & paper products, but it was not a problem. The area is beautiful too! Plenty to do with shops in the surrounding areas and we even went to the surrounding State Parks for hiking. Beautiful! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kaylee M.

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

Very clean, beautiful view of the lake and amenities.

My husband and I and our two dogs chose this lake cottage because it had great reviews and wanted a getaway for our 15 year anniversary. The pros were it had a nice beach area great for swimming, fishing and we could have our dogs. The cons. We were very annoyed at how much we were bothered by the owner who lives next door. She is very nice and helpful, but we don’t want to be bothered at 9 at night with a knock on the door to turn off the porch light. And the next morning at 7:50 am a lawn mower going and also that afternoon to let us know you were leaving. We wanted some privacy and felt we were being watched at every move. So we didn’t get to enjoy the lake like we wanted too. She also had to come in and get something the previous guest left and we had to hurry back so she could come in. It was not great from the start we actually ended up leaving a day early. I manage and clean rentals and would never bother someone staying. I know she probably means well, but it was not enjoyable. We did make the best of it. But if you want some form of privacy, this is not for you. Also the bathroom is very small. It also had a sewer smell that was not pleasant we were able to keep the door closed to help but not a fun experience with that. It does have most of what you would need. But you do need to bring towels, linens, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps that kind of stuff. ”The View is very nice and the rules are very strict. But we did follow them exactly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis G.

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

Somewhat Troublesome

For starters I just want to say that Michelle is very personable. She keeps tabs on you while at this location. We arrived on Saturday, finding a very narrow driveway down to the cabin. Michelle was waiting for us and greeted us personally. Very nice lady. After unloading, we found that the bathroom was very tiny. The shower was very tight and the water was hard to adjust. My main concern was about the neighbor next door. She is having a feud with the owner over property lines which led to a very loud argument and a lot of F-Bombs were landed. This went on for about 10 minutes and the Police had to be called. (we didn't call the Police) The next door lady has a very serious problem. She would continue to beat on a pan with a spoon or something creating a loud noise until Michelle left to go home. After that incident my wife felt very uncomfortable. We landed up leaving two days early for home. The cabin was nice (other than the bathroom), not as clean as expected, but livable. Very close to the water. Sunday the fishing was good, after that it was terrible. The lake was treated for weeds on Monday and the fishing was done after that. The weather didn't help the fishing either. We had several fronts come in with small storms and rain. I know that this is uncontrollable and no fault at all to the owners. I feel for Michelle and her husband to have to put up with a out of control neighbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is cute! Great views of lake. Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful, super clean. The area is beautiful and peaceful. The hosts, Michelle and Gary, are amazing! Great people and a great place to stay! We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Lake Front Cottage! Arrival went smoothly, immaculately kept, felt comfortable just like home with a view! Michele’s organizational, detail oriented, and personable qualities makes you never want to leave. Being pet friendly our “Bama” went on his first boat ride, first sunny day at the beach, and was welcomed with genuine love.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay! It’s a beautiful lake! We fished, swam, used the paddle & row boats, and relaxed in this quiet space. Everything was as it’s listed. The days were hot & nights cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeview was amazing. All comforts of home but no stress. Saw eagles /loons and lots of relaxing by water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great family get away

The cabin is quaint and homey. Our teenage boys loved fishing all day from the dock and the row boats, and swimming from our own personal “beach area”. The water was clean and clear, and I enjoyed floating as well! The use of the boats, floaties, beach chairs and fishing poles was a great bonus! We loved seeing Loons, snapping turtles, crawfish and more. Beds were very comfy! We all enjoyed some much needed down time together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN Q.

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

Repeat get away

This was our second time to the cabin. So clean and comfortable. Great place to enjoy with family and friends. Michelle and her husband are fantastic hosts who go the extra mile to make everything run smoothly. It is easy to see how much time and energy they put into making this a favorite vacation spot. Over the past year they upgraded all the beds with mattress toppers which made all the beds soooo comfortable. They also added lights to the dock that give the early evenings a cozy vibe. Michelle had given us great information last year on where to rent a pontoon boat. We had fantastic weather and we were able to get in tons of fishing. We will be back next year, you know what they say about the third time being a charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michele

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My main concern is to have my guests enjoy their vacation at the Chain of Lakes cottage and to give my guests any and all information possible about the area to make their stay as pleasurable as possible. I have been told by numerous guests that I am a "guest-first", customer friendly and very accommodating host. When customers call with questions, I try to help them as much as possible.

I am very fussy about the cleanliness of the cottage before my guests arrive and I have an excellent cleaning lady, who is just as particular. All of my guests have commented as soon as they walk in the cottage how clean everything is.

I welcome ideas, suggestions and comments from my guests, and try to accommodate their requests. Every year we update as much as possible at the cottage, including new purchases to surprise my repeat customers.

I have been hosting this cottage for 20 years, and have many satisfied repeat customers and have made new friendships, as well. I have accumulated several guests books for comments by guests. Some guests share their ideas of places or events they have enjoyed during their stay. They write that they will always remember the quality time they shared with their family creating lasting memories to always treasure. Others have referred to the cottage as "Paradise" and "A Slice of Heaven".

Languages:

English

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