Title: Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! Beachfront comfort, a fitness center ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/3ce471df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/cf4447b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/83bd118e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/02dc1057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/159c6958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wake up to extraordinary oceanfront views at Gale Winds, an Ocean Dunes condo. With a full-size couch and queen-sized pullout couch in the living room, you can relax while enjoying direct access to the beach. Take advantage of three outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a basketball court within walking distance. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! Settle in for an excellent stay in this Ocean Dunes condo, "Gale Winds"! "Gale Winds" is a two bedroom, two bath, 1st floor family friendly condo features stunning oceanfront views. The open floor plan allows for breathtaking views of the Atlantic from just about anywhere you stand in the kitchen, dining room or living room! The living room features a full size couch and a brand new (2020) queen-sized pullout couch for extra visitors. The main bedroom has a Queen bed, private on suite bathroom, and direct access to the oceanfront deck. The second bedroom has two Twin beds and utilizes the second full bathroom in the hallway. With extraordinary oceanfront views and direct beach access, this Ocean Dunes condo is also just across the street from the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center. Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families! Located at the southern end of Pleasure Island, in Kure Beach next to Historic Fort Fisher, Ocean Dunes occupies one mile of beachfront with several private beach walkways. Included with your reservation is access to all the amenities Ocean Dunes offers, as well as the Recreation Center. Amenities include three outdoor pools, a children's playground, tennis courts, a basketball court and cornhole. The Recreation Center has an indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, gym, saunas, and showers. For Recreation Center Hours and Information, call 910.239.1370. If you are visiting for the first time make sure you schedule a day at the NC Aquarium, or the Civil War Museum. Available Ferry Rides schedules time for you to visit the quaint little Ocean front town of Southport, where you will find little shops and plenty of antique stores. From Memorial Day to Labor Day bring the kids and drive up to Carolina Beach Boardwalk for rides, games and the famous Britt's Donuts, watch the fireworks on Thursday nights or the Free movie at the lake on Sunday nights. There is fun for all ages, so start making your memories today. \*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office. Occupancy 6: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons. Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Queen Sofa Bed Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation. Prohibited: Smoking, Pets, Golf Carts Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable). Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “K132 – Gale Winds” as a vacation rental. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40282600/40282508/w1600h1066x0y0-d04b887a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront first floor condo with large deck. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 543 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.97595%2C-77.91348&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MMarhOyX_UwxSmaJ_LMsAA_eu5A=) Kure Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Kure Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Coquina Outcrop - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 3 min drive - 2.6 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sandspur - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Silver Dollar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Tropical - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach, and Coquina Outcrop. Bay Beach and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### patricia s. May 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay with friends Loved our stay! The location was pot on and everything was wonderful! ##### patricia s. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Miriam B. Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The facilities were just okay. Needs upgrades.The host was easy to work with. ##### Miriam B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen H. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This condo is so close to the beach. Located at almost the end of the beach where it is more quiet. The condo was supplied with everything we needed. Will definitely book again. ##### Jen H. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Casey T. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! This is a great location if you want to be right on the beach. ##### Casey T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keenan K. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Great stay at the beach! ##### Keenan K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John D. Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Unit was exactly as shown in pictures actually could use some updating, but was pretty clean just older. Kitchen stove burners not level, and can’t see numbers for temperature on oven. The dishwasher didn’t seem to clean dishes very well we hand washed most of them. I’m not complaining. We had a great time and I would stay there again, but if I were the owner, I would want to know these things. ##### John D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan S. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Condo Really nice condo for our stay. The condo could use some updating. I liked the dual sliding glass doors to the deck. Being right on the beach was a plus. The furniture was comfortable as was the queen bed. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Susan S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liliana P. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waves This cozy place is so close to the ocean that you hear the beautiful sound of the waves. I really enjoy the stay! I will come back! ##### Liliana P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy K. Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view Condo was very clean. Linens and towels were great, towels very fluffy and big! Views of ocean are amazing! Beds were very old and uncomfortable. Really needs new mattresses in both bedrooms! Needs extra paper products available, we ran out of TP in both bathrooms and no other rolls available. ##### Amy K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve W. Mar 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend in Kure Beach Great weekend in Kure Beach and Ocean Dunes. With the nice weather we got to get a beach day in and on the other days took advantage of the indoor pool. Condo was perfect size for us and was exactly how it was described. ##### Steve W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl P. Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! This is a very clean condo with nice furniture and view. The master mattress wasn't that comfortable but not miserable. The only other drawback is just the general location. There's been a lot of erosion that far south on the island so during high tide, there isn't a lot of beach space. We had to leave earlier than desired a couple of days because the tide came in so far but that was likely due to a storm off the coast. All in all, definitely a great condo at a reasonable price compared to many others. Would definitely stay there again! ##### Cheryl P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff F. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and clean condo directly on the beach Few places are as close to ocean as this. Enough sand between the building and the water to hang out. This section of beach dead-ends into rocks so it's not crowded. Clean, spacious, plenty of dishware. Appliances are not modern but everything we used worked. It is required to pick up parking passes at the rental office and also to drop them off leaving town. Relatively minor inconvenience since it was on our way. Outdoor seating and balcony were clean. Sliding doors were functional. Exterior faces of glass doors and windows need cleaned though. Overall a great experience, good value, and well-managed property. I truly enjoyed the stay. ##### Jeff F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Debra R. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice but dated unit. This property is dated. The beds were very uncomfortable as was the pull out sofa. The kitchen cabinets were very dated and the stove top was the old coil type and the burners did not set level so that everything tended to go to one side. We loved having a washer and dryer and dish washer. The location was perfect however. The views were gorgeous. When we arrived there was a spot at the threshold of the master bedroom were the carpeting was worn back and the tack strip was sticking up and our little granddaughter and myself stepped on it which was quite painful. I called maintenance and they came and put duct tape over it as a tempoary fix. Also the owner has a notice on the slider in the master bedroom asking that you keep all doors and windows closed which I thought was odd as who doesn't want to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves crashing? ##### Debra R. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather G. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo This condo was perfect for our family of 6 for the week. The listing was accurate, we had plenty of bathroom linens that were nice and thick. Showers had amazing water pressure. Our location in ocean dunes was ok, we loved being across the street from the rec center to use the indoor pool and spa. We were a good little distance from the outdoor pool tho. The beach in front of our condo was hard to set up on. The tide was high for most part of the day all week and the water was literally up to the dunes and the beach we did have was at a slope. But a short walk either way we had no issues. The beach was amazing and very cool to see the rocks nearby. The aquarium is a short drive down the road to enjoy. It’s so peaceful and quiet. House was very clean but was out dated big time but you can see from the pictures. Price was a little high in our opinion for this particular unit but you see what you get. They had a storage container in the parking spot that had some chairs and items for you to use on the beach which was nice and convenient. To get to the beach is a very short easy walk. Overall it was a great stay. We had an issue with the microwave upon arrival but it was taken care of the following day! Check in was easy, although just leaving the parking passes in the condo would be a lot more convenient than having to check in at the rental company, but our kids did get sunglasses and my husband and I got some koozies and a wine tumbler at check in as well! ##### Heather G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### A guest from SPRINGFIELD, VA Oct 15, 2022 #### Amazing Views of the Beach and Sunrises Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We selected Racondo for it's amazing sunrises right off the balcony and panoramic views of the beach just 20 feet below our balcony. However, the unit needs an overhaul (specifically rugs, bathtubs, outlets, all kitchen appliances). For the current condition of the property, which was clean and livable, we would not have booked Racondo if it wasn't for the reasonable price we paid for our two week stay. The property description was accurate regarding the location, layout, and amenities. There were plenty of kitchen utensils and pots and pans. Having access to the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center was great for rainy days and using the pools. The Bryant Real Estate company was quick to respond to our emails before and during our stay. Repairs, which were minor, were remedied quickly. If you're not expecting the Ritz and want beautiful sunrises and easy access to the beach, we recommend you stay here. Note that this rental, and others in the Ocean Dunes complex, require a 10-15 minute car ride to eat out or shop. ##### A guest from SPRINGFIELD, VA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott T. Oct 14, 2022 #### Great Rental! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was great! It was maintained enough so as my OCD didn't kick in. It was clean enough that we didn't have to call someone to take care of any messes. The customer service at Bryant Rental is top notch! I would definitely recommend this place, and will definitely try to stay there again! The only activity we participated in was a fishing charter boat out of Carolona Beach, Tried and True Charters, and did some Gulf Stream fishing. That is a definite must if you are in the area! ##### Scott T. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tara M. Aug 12, 2022 #### Enjoyed our vacation but upgrades are needed. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful vacation to Kure beach and liked the Ocean Dunes complex but would pick a more updated unit next time. The one great thing about the unit is the proximity to the beach access and shore- it's super close and the view is beautiful. This unit was clean but outdated. The carpeting in the living room and bedrooms needs to go. The kitchen is in desperate need of some upgrades. There were tons of roaches on the deck which really bothered us. The vacation was awesome and we enjoyed ourselves but are unlikely to return to this unit without the owners making some upgrades. ##### Tara M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B. Oct 26, 2021 #### Great location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Racondo! The condo is basic but met our needs and the proximity to the water is amazing. The furnishings are a little outdated but the price was commensurate with the furnishings, and that suited us fine. When the tide is in, the ocean is so close that it felt a little like being on a houseboat (but without the motion)! We were second floor so we had a covered porch that overlooked the water and we loved it. ##### Nancy B. ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen B., Wilmington Sep 15, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Needs updating I understand this is a beach property but it is not very well maintained. Location is excellent but for what the cost was they should at least have removed this headboard wrapped in a dirty mattress cover. No idea why it was even there. I did see it in a previous review so why would you leave it?? ##### Karen B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan T. Jul 14, 2021 #### An Enjoyable Stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As others have mentioned, the location of this place is hard to beat. It’s basically in the ocean...which is awesome, but the shoreline is very prone to erosion here and beach space can be at a premium during busy days. Large sandbags protecting buildings seem to be permanent fixtures but aren’t as detracting as we thought they may be. Some reviewers give this place a hard time, but we were fine with it. Yes, it’s a bit outdated, but it was clean and well taken care of. There were some of the Palmetto bugs that showed up on the deck nightly, but that’s common/natural here...like crickets. Just be sure to keep the doors shut and they won’t be an issue. One thing that could be improved is the deck seating/table...it was plastic, a bit rickety and could have been more comfortable. Otherwise, we were pleased with our stay...but don’t expect the Taj Mahal. We come to enjoy the beach/coast, not to spend all our time trying to be entertained inside the condo. If you take that same approach, you’ll enjoy it here. And my wife says replace the microwave...it doesn’t turn. ##### Dan T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Burnsville, NC May 29, 2021 #### It was fun! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo location is amazing! There is only a couple things I would recommend changing. The stove is outdated. You cannot read the writing on it. It could use a little more cookware, but there is plenty of plates, forks, spoons, etc. The washer and dryer is great to have. There is some outlets that do not work or they work by switch or something. There was something weird behind the headboard. It was a big wooden something that was taller than the bed and wrapped in cloth. Removing that would be a plus. The best part about the condo was it was sparkling clean. The floors, bathroom, counters, fridge, and everything else was soooo clean. I would recommend this condo and this real estate company to anyone. They were very helpful, ##### A guest from Burnsville, NC This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from Columbus, OH May 5, 2021 #### Great Location.............OK rental Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are looking for a great location, this is it. Right on the ocean, quiet condo, great view from nice living room - great indoor pool at the rec center, but outdoor pools were closed - so ask if that is what you want. However, if you are looking for a condo that is updated - this isn't the one for you. The deck/patio was filthy with lots of completely loose splintery boards - not great situation if you have kids. The bathrooms are in bad need of updates. No screen door on one patio and gaping holes in the screen of the other. There are lots of bugs in this condo including Palmetto cockroaches - shake your clothes out before you go home - several made their way into our food boxes in the kitchen and the clothes in the bedroom! We booked last minute so the check in process was a little inconvenient with providing ID, and having to go to the office one town over to pick and drop off the keys was a surprise. Rental staff were very nice and helpful during the process. Overall nice location, but just be aware this is not a new updated unit. ##### A guest from Columbus, OH ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britt M. Apr 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay in Kure Beach Condo was clean and quiet. Nice spot out front for fishing. Was everything we needed. ##### Britt M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Apr 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away. The process of renting was very easy. The condo was just as described. It was clean and met all of our needs. ##### Anne S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Cara A. Apr 8, 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Search for another condo in Ocean Dunes My family and I have stayed at Ocean Dunes before and we were unimpressed by the quality of this property's maintenance. The listing photos present the property well, but in real life the space feels old and dingy -- from the awful kitchen cookware and utensils, to the bathroom faucet nearly coming off the wall (a previous reply from the property management company says it was repaired, but it's not), to none of the three televisions being in working order. (Yes, we called Bryant Real Estate to have the TVs fixed and no one came to service them during our five-day, off-season stay.) Like other reviews we were also woken and disturbed by noise from the upstairs unit. All that said, the indoor pool is a lovely off-season feature and you cannot get more oceanfront than Ocean Dunes but there are so many properties in this complex, I would not stay at this listing again and I will NEVER pay the extra fee for a real estate managed property here. Better to find a listing managed by the owners and save yourself the outrageous extra fee. ##### Cara A. 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