Maggie Valley Vacation - Fall 2009

B&Family (Aiken, SC)
Review submitted: October 27, 2009   Date of arrival: October 23, 2009

This is our family's eleventh visit to Maggie Valley, NC. Our family of four, typically spends two to three nights in Maggie Valley in the latter half of October. Our youngest daughter competes in a clogging competition at the Stompin Grounds in downtown Maggie Valley so we try to make a family trip out of the event.

We've found mid-to-late October to be the best time to observe the Fall colors and especially enjoy the way the town decorates for the season.

This was our first time staying at the mountain cabin and I would highly recommend it to others. The cabin is located several miles west of downtown Maggie Valley and about a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The road leading to the cabin is unpaved and somewhat steep but easily drivable. The setting is very tranquil and relaxing. We found the cabin to be clean both inside and out and just as described online. It easily sleeps six and the beds, including the sleeper sofa, were comfortable. There were plenty of blankets if needed. The gas heater kept the cabin comfortable throughout the night. The appliances were like new and in working order and there were plenty of plates, glasses and silverware for six persons.

Cell phone reception was suprisingly good given the location. The two LED TVs and wide selection of DVDs kept the kids entertained at night. The kids spent an afternoon at the Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We all enjoyed strolling through the myriad of shops in the downtown area.

All in all, this was our most enjoyable vacation in the Maggie Valley area. This cabin is the perfect combination of mountain solitude and easy access to downtown Maggie Valley and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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We made it and LOVE it!!!

Review submitted: December 18, 2012   Date of arrival: June 23, 2012

So beautiful Thanks!!!

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The open plan was very comfortable!

Review submitted: December 18, 2012   Date of arrival: October 28, 2012

Our overall stay was excellent! The beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean. Really a great place that we would love to rent again!!!

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Wonderful Relaxing Week at Serenity Ridge!

Review submitted: December 1, 2012   Date of arrival: August 17, 2012

We especially enjoyed the cool evenings and spectacular views from the deck! Also the number of stars we could see was amazing! The location was great and enabled us to visit Waynesville, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky Mountains National Park, where we saw elk, a wild turkey and a black bear! Very exciting! We also spent one day in Asheville and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the market place. But, mostly, we enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evenings and watching the spectacular sunsets with wine glass in hand. Thanks for a great stay!

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The view was awesome and the setting peaceful!

Review submitted: December 1, 2012   Date of arrival: November 18, 2012

It felt like home! The cabin is perfect as is! Overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars! Five stars for cleanliness! Everything was in working order.

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Serenity Ridge was Postcard Perfect!

Review submitted: October 20, 2012   Date of arrival: October 12, 2012

The cozy and rustic chic gas log heater in the cabin made evenings feel comforting and inviting to settle into the sofa and just relax after our full days spent out in the surrounding beauty! This cabin is gorgeous, personal and a treasure for all thoses who discover it. We will be back! Thanks for sharing!

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House was very clean and the views were beautiful!

Review submitted: September 27, 2012   Date of arrival: September 13, 2012

We enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and the views were beautiful.

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Kitchen was heaven!

Review submitted: September 27, 2012   Date of arrival: August 23, 2012

We had a great stay! Lovely home. Kitchen was heaven. Thanks for your help.

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Can't wait to return to Serenity Ridge Cabin!

HockeyMom (Raleigh, NC)
Review submitted: July 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 16, 2012

This was our first visit to Maggie Valley and Serenity Ridge Cabin. The location is beautiful and the cabin provided everything we needed. We loved sleeping with the windows open and sitting out on the deck at night watching the lightening in the distance and listening to an owl. We were blessed one night when the owl decided to land on a tree limb right in front of the deck. We were able to get pictures of it without the flash scaring it away.

The cabin is located near several great sight seeing places and access roads to many other great sights. We were only able to stay for five days which didn't allow us to see as many places as we would have liked. Our hope is to return to Maggie Valley in the future and stay at Serenity Ridge Cabin.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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James S. ()
Review submitted: July 14, 2012   Date of arrival: July 7, 2012

Nice mountain home,spacious clean. quiet.

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View was wonderful!

Review submitted: June 15, 2012   Date of arrival: June 7, 2012

The view was wonderful, just what we were looking for. Easy access to the property, much appreciated as well. We very much enjoyed our stay! Cabin very clean, bed was excellent and all appliances were in working order.

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Another wonderful time at Serenity Ridge!

Review submitted: March 29, 2012   Date of arrival: December 26, 2011

Thank you for allowing me to stay at your cabin again! I love coming back because the cabin is so cozy and comfortable and I love the location! I hope to come back again this summer!

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We very much enjoyed our stay over MLK JR weekend!

Review submitted: March 29, 2012   Date of arrival: January 15, 2012

We were fortunate enough to have snow and a 4 wd! The purpose of our trip was to ski Catalooche (which was great).We chose your cabin because it was smoke free and pet free, which is very important to us due to family allergies. We were very happy with the cabin and it met all of our needs. Thank you for making your cabin available to us.

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We Enjoyed Our Time At Serenity Ridge!

Review submitted: March 29, 2012   Date of arrival: March 21, 2012

We had a very comfortable stay at your cabin. It was clean and cozy. Kitchen is well stocked, made it easy to cook. The book you have in the cabin on hiking trails on the Blue Ridge was very helpful! We enjoyed watching the movies you provided and books. Thank you for the wine and candle, it was a nice touch. We enjoyed our time at Serenity Ridge!

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Serenity Ridge

Saftydog (Leesburg, Florida)
Review submitted: January 9, 2012   Date of arrival: December 30, 2011

Clean, Great Location, in just one weekend we went fly fishing, snow skiing, ice skating and visited Ober Gatlinburg while taking a senic drive through the Smokey Mountains. I would recommend this property.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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We enjoyed our stay at the cabin!

Review submitted: January 9, 2012   Date of arrival: November 20, 2011

It was perfect for the two of us. All the appliances were in working order. The beds were comfortable. The cabin was very clean. What I liked the most was the open floor plan.

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Very Cozy and Tastefully Decorated!

Review submitted: October 7, 2011   Date of arrival: September 30, 2011

We had a nice relaxing time. What we enjoyed the most about Serenity Ridge was the views, location and price! Very cozy and tastefully decorated. We didn't do much just hung out on the deck and enjoyed the views. Thanks for the wine. Very good experience.

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Peaceful and Restful

Review submitted: September 1, 2011   Date of arrival: June 25, 2011

We want to share with others what a wonderful time we had at Serenity Ridge. It was not hard to find your cabin and it had easy access for us. This was the first time we rented a cabin out of Maggie Valley and we were happy to find out how wonderful the extra short distance brought us the peace and quiet we were looking for.

Each morning we enjoyed our coffee on the porch enjoying the cool air and nice view. Being at the level the cabin was at, we always had the coolness we were looking for. No matter how hot the day got when we returned to the cabin it was cool.

The size of the cabin was great for the two of us. We enjoyed alot of Bar-b-q and the set up of the kitchen helped us to enjoy doing this. At night we would look up at the 1,000's of stars and then go inside to enjoy one of your many movies you provide.

With the many trees that surround the cabin, someday we hope to enjoy using it to see all of the colors. We hope to go back next year. Thank you so very very much for sharing your cabin with us. God Bless.

Recommended for Ages 55+, Romantic Getaway, Girls Getaway

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Third time around! Still as great as ever!

Review submitted: August 19, 2011   Date of arrival: July 21, 2011

Dear Ana And Lee,
Thank you for allowing us to stay at Serenity Ridge for the third time! We love your cabin because it is so comfortable and clean. The views are incredible and as a photographer we like the area very much. The location is perfect, close to everthing especially the Blue Ridge Parkway. We enjoyed the new restaurant in town "Frankies". We hope to be able to go again next year. Again thanks for sharing your lovely cabin with us.

Sincerely,
J.P

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Excellent! So Glad We Went!

Sonia P. ()
Review submitted: July 19, 2011   Date of arrival: July 10, 2011

My husband and I were looking for a last minute getaway on a budget; we found Serenity Ridge by researching on the internet and the owners were the only ones to respond to our inquiry in a timely way, both by email and a phone call.

We enjoyed our five night stay very much. We found the property to be very clean, organized, orderly, and well supplied for renters. The bed was very comfortable, as well as the other furniture, and the kitchen was great! Everything we needed was there to prepare meals, making the meals we ate in the cabin just as good, better really, than the meals we ate out.

This cabin is great for a couple needing to get away, and would also be great for families with kids/teens. It would also be a good retreat for a girl's weekend!

We picked the hottest week of the summer to visit the mountain, but that's a chance you take in July. The fans all work great in the cabin and the windows open easily; it was difficult to keep it cool in the cabin but only because it was an unusually hot week for the area. It did not keep us from enjoying ourselves. The road to the cabin is a little tricky in places, especially the last little stretch. A front wheel drive vehicle is a must, and a 4wd would be great. It added to the adventure of being in the mountains and was worth it to get the great view!

I am a quilter and we had planned to visit a quilt store in Franklin, NC during our stay. We found Quilter's Quarters right there at Maggie Valley on Hwy 19 and it was a lovely quilt shop with a great fabric selection!! Also visited J Creek Fabrics, which was a cute and well-organized bargain fabric store. Never made it to the Franklin store but didn't miss it because we made some great purchases right there at the Valley!

This was our first visit to Maggie Valley, and the owners of the cabin did a wonderful job of giving recommendations for places to eat. Their descriptions and reviews of the restaurants were perfectly accurate every time. Our favorites were J.Arthur's and Joey's Pancake House!

I am very impressed with how accurately the photos and descriptions tell the story of Serenity Ridge. Thank you for doing such a good job at representing your property, as well as maintaining it. We will highly recommend it to family and friends. We came away so renewed and refreshed! Overall Serenity Ridge is an excellent choice! We would definitely return there.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Pat C. ()
Review submitted: July 19, 2011   Date of arrival: July 15, 2011

Although we had traveled through Maggie several times on motorcycles, this was our first time to rent a cabin. The cabin is located just about a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is an excellent place to base your bike rides.

Serenity Ridge is aptly named. After busy days exploring the area, the cabin provided the perrfect place to rest and unwind in the peace and calm. Sunsets on the deck offer only the occasional sound of wildlife although Highway 19 is not that far away.

Accomodations in the cabin are exactly as depicted in the Home Away description and photos with no surprises. The Direct TV had many viewing options, but Wifi service would be helpful in gathering information about the area. AT&T service was good to intermittent, but Nextel was nil.

Ana was exceptionally good to work with and I'd recommend this cabin to those looking to get away from the hustle & bustle.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Excellent!! So Glad We Went!

Sonia P. ()
Review submitted: July 16, 2011   Date of arrival: July 10, 2011

My husband and I were looking for a last minute getaway on a budget; we found Serenity Ridge by researching on the internet and the owners were the only ones to respond to our inquiry in a timely way, both by email and a phone call.

We enjoyed our five night stay very much. We found the property to be very clean, organized, orderly, and well supplied for renters. The bed was very comfortable, as well as the other furniture, and the kitchen was great! Everything we needed was there to prepare meals, making the meals we ate in the cabin just as good, better really, than the meals we ate out.

This cabin is great for a couple needing to get away, and would also be great for families with kids/teens. It would also be a good retreat for a girl's weekend!

We picked the hottest week of the summer to visit the mountain, but that's a chance you take in July. The fans all work great in the cabin and the windows open easily; it was difficult to keep it cool in the cabin but only because it was an unusually hot week for the area. It did not keep us from enjoying ourselves.

The road to the cabin is a little tricky in places, especially the last little stretch. A front wheel drive vehicle is a must, and a 4wd would be great. It added to the adventure of being in the mountains and was worth it to get the great view!

I am a quilter and we had planned to visit a quilt store in Franklin, NC during our stay. We found Quilter's Quarters right there at Maggie Valley on Hwy 19 and it was a lovely quilt shop with a great fabric selection!! Also visited J Creek Fabrics, which was a cute and well-organized bargain fabric store. Never made it to the Franklin store but didn't miss it because we made some great purchases right there at the Valley!

This was our first visit to Maggie Valley, and the owners of the cabin did a wonderful job of giving recommendations for places to eat. Their descriptions and reviews of the restaurants were perfectly accurate every time. Our favorites were J.Arthur's and Joey's Pancake House!

I am very impressed with how accurately the photos and descriptions tell the story of Serenity Ridge. Thank you for doing such a good job at representing your property, as well as maintaining it. We will highly recommend it to family and friends.

We came away so renewed and refreshed!

Overall Serenity Ridge is an excellent choice! We would definitely return there.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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We had a great time!!!

Review submitted: July 16, 2011   Date of arrival: November 4, 2010

We had a great time! Neither one of us expected quite so much snow! I had not seen snow in almost a decade, so it was a treat! The view from you cabin is great! Of course you already know that:)

A.G.

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Thank you so much Ana!

Review submitted: July 16, 2011   Date of arrival: November 30, 2010

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and we were very comfortable. The cabin is beautiful, we had wonderful unforgetable moments there! God bless you.

C.M.

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Loved the Place!

Review submitted: November 13, 2010   Date of arrival: November 4, 2010

The location and views are great! We also appreciated the guidebooks in the house. The clean linens including bath linens were a real plus! The lock box for the key was nice. All the appliances were in working order. We appreciated the ease of contacting the owners. The cleanliness of the cabin upon arrival was excellent! Our overall stay was very good! Thanks!

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Location, location, location ...

John (Orlando)
Review submitted: November 3, 2010   Date of arrival: October 11, 2010

... this cabin has it. Just five minutes from the BRP, twenty scenic minutes from Cherokee and the national park, forty minutes from downtown Asheville - and all from a perch not just close to, but in the mountains. Great views, especially at sunset.

Serenity Ridge was more than the two of us needed, but having lots of room is always nice. My wife, a chef, especially enjoyed the kitchen, and I enjoyed the "reading room". We had some adventures with the fireplace, but with Lee's help and a little experimenting, we figured out how to overcome them and were surprised that it was more than capable of keeping the whole place warm.

Don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market in west Asheville. We always leave Carolina with more produce than souvenirs. The apples are great in Oct.

The only drawback, for an internet junkie like myself, is the lack of internet access (hint, hint, Ana and Lee). I was getting twitchy by the fourth day, obviously in withdrawal. But that won't be a problem for most people, those that are more normal than I am.

All in all, a very nice week in the mountains for some city folk.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Another wonderful experience at Serenity Ridge

Review submitted: November 2, 2010   Date of arrival: October 20, 2010

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at your cabin. We took some beautful photos of the great Fall colors. This year was especially nice. I really appreciate all the little things you did for us, like the welcome gift bag and bottle of wine. I love the new fireplace and it kept us very warm. I enjoyed sitting in the library reading a good book and looking at the view of the mountains. We hope to come back next year.

Sincerely,
A.W.P.

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Serenity Ridge-Cozy feeling of being at home!

Review submitted: September 28, 2010   Date of arrival: November 20, 2009

Overall rating was excellent. All appliances were in working order. Cabin was very clean! My children enjoyed your collection of great family night movies!! We had a great time! Thank you!

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The location and views were great!

Review submitted: September 28, 2010   Date of arrival: October 16, 2009

Overall rating for Serenity Ridge was a 5. All the appliances were in working order. The cleanliness of the house upon arrival was excellent. The kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were very nice. All were nicer than I had expected. Nothing would prevent me from renting Serenity Ridge again, I loved it!

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Great Getaway

Love the mountains (Sumter, SC)
Review submitted: August 23, 2010   Date of arrival: August 12, 2010

Great cabin in the mountains! Very cozy and welcoming. Our family visited the mountains in August 2010 and truly enjoyed our time relaxing in the rocking chairs with such beautiful views. Thank you for opening up your home to us.
While in Maggie Valley...be sure to eat at Garlic Knots-AWESOME!!!, and if you are adventurous we recommend www.climbworks.com to Zip-Line.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great location and adorable cabin.

Photographer (Miami,Florida/USA)
Review submitted: August 12, 2010   Date of arrival: July 23, 2010

We stayed in October and fell in love with Maggie Valley and Serenity Ridge. We decided to come again this summer and plan to return in the fall.
The cabin is extremely comfortable and very clean with amazing views ot the mountains. The sunsets are stunning. The owners have just installed a brand new fireplace and the decor is beatiful.
This summer we discovered they have plum and peach trees and blueberry bushes. Bring your binoculars, the cabin has hummingbird food as well as bird seeds and deer food.
We were lucky to come across and elk at the entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway which is less tan 5 minutes away from the cabin.
I sincerely recommend it. Can't wait to return in the fall!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Nice place, wonderful owners

Di (Raleigh, NC)
Review submitted: August 3, 2010   Date of arrival: July 5, 2010

My family of five stayed at this cabin during the week after the fourth of July. The cabin is very nice -- the cathedral ceilings and separated bedrooms make it seem much more spacious than the actual square footage. Everything was clean and the owners were among the nicest people ever. The cabin does not have air-conditioning, but the elevation and screened windows allow plenty of airflow.

The cabin is in a small development that maintains the gravel road up to the cabin. While we were there, a large tree limb fell (partially blocking the roadway). My husband moved it to the side of the road when we left, by the time we returned, a few chainsawed pieces were all that remained.

The cabin is very near the entrance to the Cherokee reservation one way and is about a 15 minute ride back to Maggie Valley the other way. There is a small convenience store just as you enter the paved highway.

We enjoyed whitewater rafting and visits to the reservation. Ghost Town amusement park seems to be indefinitely closed.

It's a great place to spend time with family -- relaxing and enjoying the mountains.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Peaceful Retreat

Meagan M. (Savannah GA)
Review submitted: July 13, 2010   Date of arrival: July 2, 2010

We enjoyed a quiet 4th of July holiday weekend at this mountain home. The pictures were just as it really is. VERY clean and well stocked. We spent time on the porch in the rocking chairs. The location was good for us-very near Cherokee and the other places we planned to visit. Our family of four fit comfortably. Thank you Ana for sharing your mountain home with us.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children

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Chip and Donna (Tampa, FL)
Review submitted: October 27, 2009   Date of arrival: October 11, 2009

We had a wonderful time at Serenity Ridge. This cabin is very cozy and comfortable with plenty of room for two couples or a family. The mountain views are great and sitting on the porch at sunset was absolutely breathtaking. We had everything we could possibly want for a wonderful week in the mountains. While the cabin is very private and secluded at its 4500 foot elevation, it is only five minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and less than ten minutes from the shops in Maggie Valley... Perfect location. This is a cabin we will look forward to visiting again, beautifully decorated, well equipped, clean, comfortable, great location, it's got it all!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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abuelo (Miami,Florida, USA)
Review submitted: October 26, 2009   Date of arrival: October 18, 2009

My husband and I really loved Serenity Ridge. We are both photographers and took gorgeous pictures of the surrounding area. The cabin exceeded our expectations. It is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The views were fantastic. Great location, close to everything. The owners left written instructions covering every possible eventuality. We can not say enough good things about Serenity Ridge. We will definitely be back next summer.
Miami,Florida

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great location to enjoy the Smoky Mountains

Marpa (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Review submitted: October 25, 2009   Date of arrival: October 16, 2009

This is a great location with fantastic views of the mountains. The property was clean and very well maintained. It is convenient to
activities in Cherokee and their casino as well as all attractions in
Maggie Valley. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return
next year.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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