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Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9420 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Χανιά, Crete
  • Place, Kalamaki Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Agioi Apostoloi Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Stalos Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach

Villa Vanelia Mare is approved by the Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1042K91003231701

Villa Vanelia Mare is ideally located 4 km. west of Chania and the beautiful Old Venetian Harbor and 200m from the sandy beach of Kalamaki where you will find cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, super markets. You can reach Public Transport in a 3' walk for all parts of the city but also for the whole island. At Villa Vanelia Mare you will find peace, relaxation and entertainment. The SPA Hydromassage Pool with jet will complete the fun of your holidays! The Cretan hospitality is our No.1 priority!

Villa Vanelia Mare spacious and luxurious with a sophisticated environment offers 4 bedrooms, all bright and airy spaces with private balconies. Enjoy the sun laying on your comfy sunbed and cool yourself in the private SPA pool with hydromassage jet, a specially designed BBQ area and a PIZZA outdoor oven wood fired, a fully equiped kitchen, satellite TV and high speed WI-FI, beautiful garden with lawn to enjoy playtime, large terraces with dining tables with mountain and sea view... You are welcomed to a place where you can have it all! Imagine a Villa where the most important thing is you! A dream location in Chania,Greece. A place for lovers of life. Discover a new universe where anything can happen!

The Villa provides 24 hour reception to serve its guests. We can help you arrange your transfer from and to the airport, private cruises with yachts (including fishing trips), horseriding, hiking to Samaria Gorge, daytrips with luxurious taxi vans to famous beautiful beach destinations like Elafonisi beach and Balos lagoon, special offers from our partners with rent a car-bicycle-motor-ATV agencies and so much more!!!

Private swimming pool exclusive for the guests of the Villa.
Housekeeping included in price.
Children are welcome.
Car rental service.
Organized Tour Service for the whole island. (upon request).
Transportation to and from the airport (upon request).

Barbara, the host, is always ready to do her best to provide you with advice and tips during your stay, helping you to experience the sights, the crystal clear blue beaches, the delicious delicacies of the island and especially the Cretan hospitality!

In these heavenly surroundings, Villa Vanelia Mare offers all facilities and services proper to a Villa of its category.

Discover a new world at Villa Vanelia Mare, located on the privileged island of Crete (Greece). The elements of nature are combined on this island to be one of the only natural paradises in the world. Guests will admire the perfect harmony of the design with the surroundings of the amazing gardens and beaches with the most beautiful white sand.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests have to pay the ENVIRONMENTAL CITY TAX which is 15€ per day of stay and is paid in CASH on check out.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1042Κ91003231701

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Χανιά, Crete

What's nearby

  • Kalamaki Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Agioi Apostoloi Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stalos Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Golden Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loca Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪#Meetme Drive-Thru - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farmers house - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Siroccos taverna - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kalliston hotel bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach on 8 April 2026 start from NZ$501, 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.

Is Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Pool & BBQ-200m from the beach located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Agia Marina Beach is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time staying at Barbara’s place and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay in Chania.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie A.

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

Just Wonderful !

Thanks to Barbara for her welcome, her advices for visits and restaurants. Villa very well located, very clean, very pleasant swimming pool. Everything was very good.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Awesome home in Galatas Greece

We had a fantastic experience with our house rental! Barbara, the host, made the entire process effortless, and her communication was excellent throughout. The highlight for our kids was undoubtedly the pool, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would highly recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anna-Maria L.

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

Fantastiskt

Vi har haft en underbar vecka. Huset är mycket bra. Bilderna stämmer med verkligheten. Barbara är en utmärkt värd. Mycket hjälpsam. Fixade transfer, utflykt och hjälp med matinköp. Vi kan verkligen rekommendera boendet. Anna-Maria och Eva
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

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

Lovely Villa in great location

The villa is spacious and has a great pool for swimming in - deep water pretty much throughout. Barbara was lovely and gave us lots of tips to help us enjoy our stay. Elofonissa beach is a must and for those that like a challenging walk the Samaria gorge. Would recommend this villa and hope to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Wonderful

Accommodation cool, clean & well equipped; swimming pool a great assest; Barbara helpful, caring and available whenever needed to order taxi's etc or to give guidance.; local sandy beach clean and swimming very safe for children (provided adult supervision); good places to eat for lunchtime snacks or for evening meals; airport very near.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

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

Loved Kato Galates

We absolutely loved our stay. Barbara was an excellent host - she went the extra mile (and even drove us to the market when we arrived late). Her place was outstanding - lots of space, clean, great pool and outdoor eating and balconies to watch the Chania sunrises. We’re coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

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

Spacious and close to beach!

Barbara’s villa is lovely. It had lots of room for two families and everything you need for a relaxing visit. We all loved the pool, which has a shallow end and a great deep end for cannonballs. The place is a short jaunt from the beach and from several great restaurants. We enjoyed doing pilates on the second floor balcony with the ocean in sight!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Stunning villa, perfect host

Barbara, the host, cannot do enough for you. From organising airport transfers to taking us to the supermarket in her own car to stock up on provisions, organising for her aunt to cook us all an amazing meal one evening and providing us with anything we needed to know about the area. This villa was amazing, 5 star luxury with absolutely everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The lemon trees provided us with much needed lemons for our gin and tonics which we could sip on from multiple verandas overlooking mountains and a seaview. Thankyou Barbara for making our stay perfect 🥰
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Terrific Home and Great Host

This was the best VRBO property we have stayed in. The pictures don't do it justice. It is so nice and easily absorbed the 5 of us with space to spare. The location is great with no major sights more than 20 minutes away by car. Barbara was an excellent host. She helped coordinate a scuba diving trip and saved us 100 euros on a private boat trip. Her restaurant recommendations were all excellent, from the casual breakfast to the fancy dinner. She set the standard for hosting a vacation property. Thanks so much for taking such good care of us Barbara.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

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

Excellent stay

Upon arrival, my party was greeted very warmly by Barbara who offered a tour of the house. The living room offered a great space to settle down and enjoy some family time. All four bedrooms were very neat and clean, we had no complaints with sanitation. The bathrooms as well were cleaned thoroughly. All the amenities were in great condition and working; the pool, AC units, kitchen appliances, and bathrooms are in prime condition. The addition of Smart TV’s allowed for a better entertainment experience along with the Ping-Pong table. The Wi-Fi was very stable throughout the house. Our hostess, Barbara, was very attentive and widely available. She assured that our experience would be smooth; making sure breakfast was ready or assisting with any difficulties. Our experience overall was very pleasant and reliable. The house is a exactly as shown in the pictures and reviews. We greatly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Vacker och rymlig villa

Allt funkade toppen och vi hade en fantastisk semester mitt i varmaste juli. Det tar 10-15 min till bad och det är enkelt att ta sig till Chania som har mysiga restauranger och shopping. Rekommenderas!
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliya F.

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

Amazing vacation at Barbara's Villa!

We had an incredible stay at Barbara's villa. The villa is beautiful just like in the pictures, exceptionally clean, beds are very comfortable, the views are amazing. It has absolutely everything you will need to have a wonderful stay. There are great restaurants and wineries in the area, beautiful beaches, and Chania old town is just a short drive away. What made our vacation even better was Barbara's help with recommending amazing local restaurants, places to see, etc. Barbara’s communication is great, she is very responsive and helped us to make this trip even more memorable. Thank you Barbara for your hospitality! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Niels Frost R.

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

Dejlig villa

En fantastisk villa hvor alt var som beskrevet i annonce. Det eneste som der godt kunne være mere af er liggestole - der var 5 og huset har plads til 8 , men det er en bagatel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Beautiful property for a party of 8

We travelled here for a week in August, Barbara was a brilliant host and helped us to organise car hire as well as suggesting the best places to visit. The villa is really spacious with loads of room for 4 couples. Excellent restaurants and shops nearby as well as beautiful beaches to visit
Verified

8/10 Good

Tassilo H.

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

Familienurlaub

Tolles Haus. Nette und hilfreiche Betreuung. Lage des Hauses ideal für Ausflüge zu den Stränden im Westen Kretas.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Beautiful Villa, Great Location

We were greeted by Barbara, who was a great host. Always available for help and advice on where to go and where to eat. Also Barbara offered to take us to the supermarket to get our provisions on more than one occasion. We decided not to hire a car as we were a group of 7 friends who just wanted to relax together and enjoy the lovely weather. The villa is very comfortable with great outdoor space to eat and relax. The terraces around both levels are spacious and the neighbourhood is quiet. The villa has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. The pool is not very large but very deep, perhaps not recommended if you have young children but not an issue for us. However the local beach is only a 10 mins walk away together with shops, mini markets and a good choice of restaurants. The local sandy beach is lovely and clean, the sea crystal clear and the loungers and umbrellas are free as long as you buy drinks from the bar/restaurants behind. The bus stop for getting into Chania is at the bottom of the street and it only takes about 20 mins. Chania is a beautiful town with plenty to do and see. An excellent choice for a wonderful holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Carmel G.

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

Perfecto

Villa Vanelia Mare was perfect! From start to finish everything was grand. Barbara was great with communicating before, during, and after our trip. Next time we have more time to sit and relax and enjoy more of the many amenities at her beautiful home, we will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Lovely Villa, great host

Barbara made our stay most enjoyable, she’s a great host and couldn’t do enough for us, recommending local restaurants, attractions and even arranging an amazing boat trip. The villa is great with plenty of space and numerous dining options. All the bedrooms rooms have balconies and one has an en-suite with 3 other bedrooms sharing two bathrooms. A five minute walk to the local beach and loads of great dining options. We particularly liked Corinna Star. The only disappointment is the size of the swimming pool, not big enough to swim or stand in due to the depth, but the outdoor space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Rami D.

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

Fantastic villa with a great host!

Our stay at Villa Vanelia Mare was wonderful - the property itself and also Barbara, the host, were amazing. The villa is perfect for big families like ours and Barbara went out of her way to make sure it had everything we needed for ourselves and our baby. As other people mentioned, she was kind enough to take us to the grocery store and also set up activities for us, call us cabs, and make recommendations. She was beyond friendly and helpful! The villa was gorgeous and clean and the pictures really don't do it justice! We loved the pool and the outdoor pizza oven and used both a lot. The villa had everything we needed. We did rent a car a few days in because we always wanted to leave at the busiest time to call a cab. If you just want to relax at the villa and walk to the little beach and several restaurants and shops nearby, you don't need one, but if you plan to travel around to Chania a couple of times I recommend renting a car. All in all, a great stay! We will recommend to our friends and also stay again if we visit Crete again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Excellent !!

Everything about this property was excellent we all really enjoyed it I wish we were all still by the pool ! Barbara was a Gem and did so much to help even helping us order take away hahah. We all miss you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Highly Recommend

Luxurious and comfortable; clean and very user-friendly; great location. Don't miss this place if you are planning a trip to Chania and the lovely beaches in the west and Southwest. The owner is really attentive and right on top of everything - nothing is out of place and all details are attended to -
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Excellent place to stay while visiting Crete!

The Villa is as impressive as the pictures, everything is immaculate!, (I personally loved the tile detail in the bathrooms). Barbara is an excellent host, super helpful and sweet, the communication with her well in advance to our trip helped us to plan better our vacation. She suggested places to visit, order food and answered every question we had giving us a lot of detailed information, she even arranged our rental car which was delivered to the port at our arrival, we simply loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Excellent stay at Villa Vanelia Mare

Beautiful, impeccably-clean villa. Gorgeous sea and mountain views. Comfortable beds. Convenient location. Small shops and restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Great supermarket within a 5-minute drive. The highlight of our stay was the Villa's manager, Barbara, who acted as our personal concierge, suggesting day trips, shops, beaches, vineyards - you name it. She was an absolute delight and we'd love to return someday soon! One week was not enough. xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Claude F.

Notre séjour en Crête - Villa Vanelia Mare - LA CHANIA -

Nous avons passé un très très agréable séjour en famille dans cette magnifique villa au mois d'avril. Elle possède de grands espaces aussi bien en intérieur qu'en extérieur avec de nombreux salons avec vue à la fois sur la mer et la montagne : c'est magnifique. Cette villa est équipée également d'une piscine mais l'eau était un peu froide pour pouvoir en bénéficier pleinement à cette époque de l'année. Proche de la mer et des commerces et des restaurants, nous avons pu nous promener en bord de mer et faire nos achats en partant à pieds de la maison. De plus grands commerces se situent seulement à 5mn en voiture. Nous avons beaucoup visité la région et avons bien apprécié La Chania, les nombreux monastères (celui de Gouvernetou et sa belle ballade), la presqu'ile de Gramvousa avec Ballos et ses lagons ou encore le splendide Pelekanos au sud de l'ile avec ses belles plage de sable. Babara a été notre hôtesse durant ce séjour, elle était présente à chacune de nos demandes. C'est quelqu'un de très discret et très accommodante. Elle nous a bien renseigné sur la région, les restaurants ...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Tsiskaki

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Dear Holidaymaker!

I am Barbara Tsiskaki, the owner of Villa Vanelia Mare.

I have studied English Literature at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

We have a villa which is our family business and i always try to find new ways to help my guests experience my island. My goal is to make sure that everyone has the holiday he/she dreamed of!

I will do my best to make sure that you will make yourself at home!

Thank you for trusting me for your vacation and i wish you a pleasant stay!!!

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