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Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres

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A stone building with an arched doorway, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A stone building with an arched window and a balcony.
A stone building with a wooden door and a balcony. There are potted plants and flowers on the steps leading to the door.
A staircase with white steps leading up to a stone wall.
A pool area with a stone wall, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ploce, Dubrovnik-Neretva
  • Place, Crniševo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Mlatinjski potok
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Gradac
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres

Podcempres is the perfect ‘off the grid’ getaway spot to relax at. A 18th century village of a few stunning stone houses have been renovated to modern holiday home oasis. Each house has its own private; entrance, swimming pool, privacy fence and they are distant from each other. The parking area is the only place where you can meet other guests and residents. The historic hamlet Podcempres is situated on the eastern slopes of the nature park of the Biokovo mountain, next to the seven lakes of Baćina, and is near the Neretva delta, which is the biggest delta in Croatia, making it the ideal holiday destination for those looking to enjoy the peace of the nature and for outdoors sport enthusiasts seekers. 10min drive by car from Adriatic sea were we have best kitesurfing, windsurfing and SUP surfing spot in Croatia or just find your private hidden beach. Just put on your sneakers and start to run or cycle the nearby hills with stunning sea view around the property. Perfect trails for runners and mountain biking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property Registration Number HR89343173644
Property # 6939138
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ploce

Located in Ploce, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Drvenik Ferry Port and Trpanj Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oćuša and Crniševo. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Ploce, Dubrovnik-Neretva

What's nearby

  • Crniševo - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • beach near Mlatinjski potok - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Oćuša - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • beach near Gradac - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Jezero Vlaška - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Ploce Station - 10 min drive
  • Mostar (OMO-Mostar Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roko - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Bar Sagena - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Fado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stella cafe-bar-pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach bar "Bandidos - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Solar - Ethno Art Village Podcempres located?

This family-friendly Ploce villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crniševo and Oćuša. Jezero Vlaška and Mouth of the Neretva are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Wonderful stay!

The property was beautiful, everything we needed was available to us. The pool area is really lovely, very private and perfect for relaxing. We stayed for 12 nights and really enjoyed all Croatia had to offer. Ivan and his family are so welcoming, we loved having the family cat’s and dog visit us daily too! If you are considering visiting we would definitely recommend staying here, we loved it and will certainly return.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Beautiful villa

Had a lovely 4 days staying in this lovingly restored/built villa in a stunnng and very unspoilt part of Croatia. Both Ivan and his father couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming and we also highly recommend the Paddle Surf at Bacina, run by Ivan. Had a really special time exploring the lakes. Not to be missed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Beautiful, tranquil.

Beautiful stone villa with large pool. Peaceful location with restaurants and shops only 6-7 minutes away in Gradac, which was lovely with an abundance of sea front restaurants.Ivan and his father were very helpful and friendly. Donna, their dog, was a welcomed frequent visitor ( she was adorable). A truly wonderful holiday. There was 6 adults in our party and the rooms in the villa were spacious and wonderfully decorated. An absolute gem of a find.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

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

Fantastic little oasis for our family

We booked this property very last minute after our planned accommodation ended up not being 'as advertised'. What a find! The house was clean, spacious and a comfortable temperature (downstairs is not air-conditioned but is very cool). The outside area was fantastic, and we spent most of our time there. The kids loved the pool, the garden, the dog, turtles and cats, and we made great use of the outside shaded table and Duplo and art supplies. After the disappointment of the previous accommodation, this was an amazing way to end our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
We are very sorry for what happened to you in another city, but that situation has nothing to do with our house. We wish you all the best in New Year 2025. Thank you for your review. Sincerely, Ivan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philippa N.

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

Great villa in a great location

We had a lovely week in this villa. Very pretty setting and lovely garden. The kitchen had everything we needed when we self- catered and we loved sitting after dinner with the outdoor lights off and counting the shooting stars. Although secluded, we were less than ten minutes drive to the pretty beach at Gradac with its beautiful sunsets and friendly restaurants. Ten minutes in the other direction got us to Bacina lake where we walked, swam, paddle boards and relaxed. It’s worth noting that this property may not be suitable for younger children, or people with less mobility as there are quite a few stone steps up from the car to the front door and the staircases internally are open. All in all we had a great stay here, thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice property and great location in Dalmatia

This property is very nice for families with children. Location also great, between Dubrovnik and Split. Coastal area and very nice beaches in 5 min drive. Ivan is very helpfull and nice. The only thing that surprised us was the presence of more families/guest. Usually on Vrbo the properties are for private use. Here there are 4 small houses that are for rent. In Italy this would be more of a agriturismo, not what we would prefer if we knew beforehand. Other guest did not bother us at all, but it would have been nice to know. Property has a nice pool and very nice garden. Airco in all rooms works great. Wi-Fi works only near the router. There is almost no 4G (roaming Netherlands) there. that are for rent.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Hi. Thank you for your review and for choosing our house for your holidays. There are three houses for rent on the property and each of them has its own private pool, garden and privacy fence. The parking area is the only place where you can see other guests. Sincerely, Ivan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dong-Uk K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with a great pool and hosts. Loved Dona (the house dog that played with us by the pool. Cozy atmosphere, close the other facilities such as beaches, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores. And not to mention the weather we had
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tilo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danke an Ivan und seine Familie für die Gastfreundschaft. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit in der Villa Solar.Das Haus war sauber und alles sah gepflegt und einladend aus. Es ist ein ländliches Gehöft mit 3 Häusern. Sehr ruhig und gemütlich. Der private Pool war 1A und immer sehr sauber. Die Küchenausstattung war komplett und funktionell. Für 8 Personen wird es eventuell etwas knapp, auch mit den Sitzmöglichkeiten, aber mit 6 Personen sind wir sehr gut zurecht gekommen.Einzigster Kritikpunkt ist das Internet. Das ist sehr langsam und hat ständig Aussetzer. Leider ist auch der 5G-Empfang nicht besonders gut. Hier sollte Ivan vielleicht über Star-Link als Alternative nachdenken. Wir waren mit 3 Teenager dort, entsprechend kann man sich die Problematik vorstellen … !Wir hatten uns den Ort auch ausgesucht, um an den nahegelegenen Bacina Lakes auf Schwarzbarsch zu angeln. Der Zugang zu den Seen ist allerdings sehr eingeschränkt, durch Steilwände und Schilfgürtel. Ivan hat aber ein privates Gelände direkt am See, mit einem Steg. Dieses erreicht man nur zu Fuß in 15 Minuten. Der Schwarzbarsch-Bestand ist wirklich gut und wir kamen voll auf unsere Kosten, auch wenn der ganz große Fisch nicht anbeißen wollte. Leider hat Ivan kein Boot vor Ort liegen was man noch nutzen könnte. Dann würde man noch deutlich besser und erfolgreicher angeln können.Alle unsere Erwartungen wurden erfüllt und somit war es ein gelungener Urlaub bei Ivan und seiner Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friederike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Ein tolles Haus und ein ausgesprochen freundlicher Vermieter. Wir duften sogar unser E-Auto vor Ort laden. Sehr gern wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivana M.

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

Super schöner Urlaub

Das Haus ist sehr schön,total ruhig gelegen,umgeben von einem gepflegtem Garten! Im Haus selber alles vorhanden was man für den entpannten Urlaub braucht,Klimaanlage,Küche super ausgestattet.Obst,Wasser,Wein hat uns als Willkommensgruß erwartet. Das Highlight ist natürlich der wunderschöne Swimmingpool wo wir viel Zeit verbracht haben.Liegen und ein Griller auch vorhanden! Mit dem Auto ist man in 10 Minuten am Strand.Wünderschöner Garten mit ganz vielen Details,man merkt den kreativen Geist und die künstlerische Gestaltung am ganzen Anwesen und im Haus! Ivan und seine Eltern sind sehr lieb und hilfsbereit. Haben es sehr genossen und kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Putovali smo kao grupa 7 odraslih i 1 beba te su vlasnici bili jako fleksibilni oko razlicitih vremena dolazaka u vilu. Sama vila je predivno uređena, uredna i cista. Svatko je imao dovoljno privatnosti unutar i izvan kuce. Najvise vremena smo provodili u dvoristu iza kuce gdje se nalazi bazen i natkriveni lounge prostor za opustanje. Vila je na jako dobroj lokaciji, potpuno izolirana u prirodi gdje smo se osjecali mirno i opusteno. Vrt i okucnica su jako lijepo uređeni. Villa je smjestena 10 minuta voznje od plaze i mora, 5 minuta od Bacinskih jezera te 15ak minuta od usca Neretve gdje se nude mnoge druge aktivnosti za posjetioce. Definitivno preporuka za dobar odmor!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip K.

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

Wunderschönes Haus mit Pool!

Wir haben unseren Urlaub in Ivans Ferienhaus sehr genossen. Die Einrichtung ist wunderschön und das Highlight ist die Terrasse mit dem privaten Pool, welcher übrigens alle 2 Tage von Ivans Vater gereinigt wird. In der nahen Umgebung ist man schnell am Strand oder am See. Ich kann die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen, da sehr ruhig und idyllisch.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alain B.

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

Vacances juillet 2023

Maison très agréable. La piscine et terrasse sont super. Bon emplacement pour visiter le pays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai P.

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

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in idyllischer Lage

Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus. Ruhig gelegen. Ideal, um am Pool zu relaxen. Guter Ausgangspunkt, um die Makarska Riviera zu erkunden. Auch Dubrovnik und Mostar sind gut erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pia B.

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

Alles gut

Sehr gut
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

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

Wonderful family holiday

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful property. The owners were warm, welcoming, kind and so helpful. Really clean and comfortable. Such a peaceful location and paddle boarding with Ivan’s company was brilliant fun. Lovely restaurants in nearby Gradac. Great location for lakes and beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diogo Y.

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

Erholung pur

Ruhig natur stielvoll . Lieben katzen und hund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

A hidden gem of a villa and great for exploring Croatia

We spent 2 weeks here in 2019 and it was a perfect base to go exploring many parts of Croatia and Bosnia. The accommodation was very tastefully furnished and full of interesting and quirky art works. The garden and pool were very welcome during the incredibly hot days we spent here and we discovered several rather interesting insects from the area. The accommodation is clean and of a good standard and my only complaint was that I found the mattress in the main bedroom a bit hard but my husband found it fine so that could just be me used to memory foam. Ivan and his father were so very helpful and welcoming and gave us ideas of places to eat and drink locally We also spent several days at the Bacina lakes learning to paddleboard and we were made very welcome and chatted for ages finding out all about Ivans dads connection to the village which was fascinating. The lake setting and bar area are just perfect for whiling away several hours. Many families were here with the kids enjoying the lake and it was lovely to watch all the interactions. We would really recommend the villa for anyone wanting a real taste of the past staying in an original stone built home which has been lovingly restored. We visited all the islands, Split, Dubrovnik and Bosnia from this location and it was a pretty good mid way point. Thanks so much for making us feel so welcome and for the incredible freshly picked figs
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidy M.

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

Wonderful stay at Villar Solar.

We had a great time. The villa was beautiful. Very private with a lovely pool. Very comfortable and clean. We had a warm welcome from Ivan and his parents. Communications were easy. We recommend the villa very highly. Also the paddle boarding on the beautiful lakes nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Tolles Steinhaus in natürlicher Umgebung... Perfekt

Das Haus ist tatsächlich so schön wie auf den Bildern. Super gut eingerichtet, in der Küche fehlt es an nichts. Sauberkeit hervorragend, gut klimatisiert, der Pool die Wucht. Das einzige was eventuell fehlt, ist eine kleine Überbauung am Pool, sodass man die Möglichkeit hat im Schatten zu sitzen. Der riesige Baum spendet auch Schatten, allerdings kann man wegen fallender Früchte und Knospen nicht darunter essen. Wir hatten einen super schönen Urlaub mit sehr freundlichen Vermietern, empfehlenswert ist eine stand-up paddle Tour bei Ivan auf den Bacina lakes.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

10 days in Bacina

We were two families of mom,dad,and two kids each between 9 and 13. The house is amazing and the grounds and location are very hard to imagine without staying here. Owners are lovely and deeply rooted in region. I have spent a lot of time in Croatia and Bosnia and this home and location are perfect to explore islands and the true gem of Croatia, the peninsula. In short stay here, relax, go to lake enjoy locals take a ferry somewhere. Heavenly Mediterranean living.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugen K.

Wer einen ruhigen Urlaub genießen möchte ist hier genau richtig!!

Diese Ortschaft haben wir in FeWo-direkt entdeckt. Auf der Seite sah das Haus wünderschön aus und hat uns sofort angesprochen. Die Buchung selbst war dann auch sehr unkompliziert. Bei Ankunft kamen wir aus dem Staunen nicht heraus. Das Haus und das umliegende Gelände/Garten mit tollem Pool waren noch schöner als auf den Bildern ersichtlich - man fühlte sich wie im Paradies :) Die Lage des Hauses ist etwas außenliegend ca 5km zu den nächsten Städten Gradac und Ploce, ebenfalls zu den an der Straße liegenden Stränden. Die Hauseigentümer waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. In der Nähe befinden sich die bezaubernden Bacina Seen ( ca 2Km.), auf denen man die Möglichkeiten zum Surfpaddeln oder einer Boottour (ein muss!) hat. Man kann die Seen auch einfach mit dem Kajak entdecken und bewundern. Naturlich gibts es noch vieles mehr zu erkunden, was wir auch gemacht haben. Wir können nur sagen: der weite Weg lohnt sich um dort seinen Urlaub zu verbringen! Wir waren dort vom 25.08 bis 08.09.2018. Das Wetter zu dieser Zeit war super schön :) Danke schön Maga mit Fam. Kto chce spokojny urlop spedzic jest tutaj wlasciwie! Przepiekny dom z przepieknym ogrodem. W zeczywistosci ladniej jak na zdjeciach.Czulismy sie jak w raju.Do miast Gradac i Ploce a takze do plazy okolo 5km.Wlasciciele bardzo mili.W poblizu(2km) sa jeziora Bacina,na ktorych mozna Surfpaddeln albo lodka lub kajakiem przez wszystkie jeziora plywac.Jest bardzo duzo w okolicy do zobaczenia. Co tez zrobilismy :) Mozemy powiedziec ze najdalsza droga sie oplaca tutaj spedzic wczasy.My bylismy od 25.08. do 08.09 pogoda byla przepiekna :) dziekujemy jeszcze raz Maga z rodzina
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Absolut fantastisch!!!

Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus, liebevoll und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Der Vermieter war ebenfalls sehr freundlich und immer offen für unsere Fragen. Gartenanlage sehr gepflegt mit schönen Details. Viele Sitzmöglichkeiten draussen. Super schöner sehr gepflegter Pool. Ein wunderbarer Urlaub!!! Wir hätten direkt für immer bleiben wollen. Sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Fantastic villa in a beautiful spot

We had the most amazing holiday. The villa has everything you could want and is situated in the most beautiful gardens. The area is still fairly unspoilt and paddle boarding on the lakes is a must.. we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

Ein Traum in idylischer Landschaft

Wir haben hier ein kleines Paradies gefunden, etwas abseits der Massen und versteckt in toller Landschaft, nah bei Badeseen und auch nicht weit weg von kleinen Stränden. Es gib einen Pool und sehr nette Gastgeber. Man genießt die Sterne und die Natur, entdeckt Land und Leute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ivan

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Traveller, Photographer, Adventure Tour Guide at Paddle Surf Croatia

Why they chose this property

Amazing architecture, award winning garden, published in various lifestyle magazines.

What makes this property unique

-Private swimming pool
-volleyball terrain
- The list of available activities in the local area is endless!

Languages:

English, Polish
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