[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69551600/69551516/b52371eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69551600/69551516/5c2ac15f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69551600/69551516/ec05f53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69551600/69551516/e3604e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69551600/69551516/38c11db9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched atop a quiet bluff overlooking the lagoon and Pacific, BeachHausRental offers an unbelievable ocean view. Unwind with family fun in the hot tub, outdoor shower or game room and enjoy eco-friendly practices like reusable cloth napkins and drought-tolerant landscaping. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! THINGS TO LOVE \- Unbelievable privacy with ocean and lagoon views \- Amazing lagoon trails just off the bottom of the driveway \- Retro, peaceful and relaxing feel \- Hot tub, outdoor shower and game room for family fun \- Committed to sustainability \- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date THINGS TO KNOW \- Dirt road and steep driveway gets you there \- May hear freeway noise if the Santa Ana winds are blowing \- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival ABOUT US \- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four \- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad \- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms \- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler \- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save THE DEEP DIVE All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens. Perched atop a quiet bluff overlooking the lagoon and Pacific, you can hike 1 mile to the beach through immaculately maintained trails or 1 mile south to downtown Solana Beach and the Cedros Design District. The original record collection, wood paneling, beaded curtains, and pull-chain toilets keep the original funky-retro spirit alive. The brand new carpets, appliances, mattresses, and furnishings keep everything fresh. (We've added a few lava lamps too, just for fun). Enjoy foosball, ping pong, 2 smart TV's, and ample indoor/outdoor nooks and seating areas. At 30MB download, the WiFi's not the fastest...but cell service and nature are both top notch. Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Solana Beach: \- Enjoy the ocean breeze and breakfast at Naked Cafe \- Watch some live music at Belly Up on Cedros \- Seaside Market is our favorite grocery store \- Walk to the train station in case you want a quick trip to LA or San Diego Feel at home in our beloved North County \- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rentals \- Discounts at local YogaSix studio \- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District \- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore \- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby \- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away House Rules: \* Very steep driveway. Maximum of 3 cars in the driveway. \* NO SMOKING and no fire (candles included) anywhere on the premises except in the wood burning stove. \* Voices carry at night from our hilltop so please bring all conversations inside by 10:00PM. \* The yard is not fenced with steep surrounding terrain. Young children and pets should not be left unattended ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34073500/34073447/5627ae5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10 Downtown Encinitas - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 8.2 Very good 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=34073447&PinnedHotelID=34073447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87820000/87816400/87816325/6e75dac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Solana Beach House! 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Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views Cardiff By The Sea - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=49280141&PinnedHotelID=49280141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Very steep driveway. Max of 3 cars in the driveway. No additional parking. NO SMOKING and no open fire (candles included) anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours:10P-8A. The yard is not fenced with steep surrounding terrain. Young children/pets should not be left unattended. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25. No parties nor events. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Charge may apply ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5efa5x ## 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%7C33.00186%2C-117.26444&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_Wjg9-FrUHJTC1R0mLK6RNhyFIU=) Solana Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Belly Up - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Solana Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 4.5 km - Del Mar Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Del Mar Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - Solana Beach Station - 4 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive - ‪Claire's on Cedros - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! located? > This family-friendly Solana Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedros Avenue and Belly Up. A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' and Solana Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Solana Beach Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lennon G. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. The kids loved the game room, the hot tub, the attic hideaway. And we loved the retro touches like the record player, the chill vibes and the ocean view. It was so easy to relax there and get into vacation mode which is just what we needed. ##### Lennon G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim R. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home! Beautiful home, gorgeous view and just a great time. ##### Kim R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Court W. Jun 26, 2025 #### What a wonderful home and property I can’t recommend the retro retreat highly enough! We absolutely loved our time there. The ocean views from several rooms of the house, and even more so from the big deck, and side yards with comfy Adirondack chairs, were amazing. We spent time out there morning, noon and night. Another highlight was being able to walk to an awesome trail, called Annie’s trail, or slightly longer walks to the beach, or even downtown Solana Beach. Our group's ages ranged from 9-70, and we all loved our time there. We would love to return someday! ##### Court W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen D. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible all around!! Our family of five absolutely loved this house and our four night stay in Solana Beach area. The character, comfort and views from the house were spectacular. It was stocked with absolutely everything we could want or need (kitchen to bedrooms, games room, etc). We can highly recommend this property after a brilliant stay including great communication with the team looking after the house! ##### Jen D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great great stay Amazing house, extremely great communications, perfect spot for our family. ##### Andrew P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. Mar 4, 2025 #### Fantastic stay! This property has an amazing view and is incredibly clean. The staff is very responsive and was helpful with our every request. We would love to return! Oh, and the hike is awesome. You really can’t beat this location or view. It was a real gift. ##### Jonathan M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy M. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECTION This place beyond exceeded our expectations. The wood paneling on all the walls, floor to ceiling windows, super crisp design and decor…chef kiss! Kids and aunties loved the game room, the trail at the end of the driveway was fantastic, and the view of the lagoon and beach was magical. To top it all off, everything was scrubbed clean clean! Would LOVE to stay again! ##### Missy M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna M. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retro Retreat Vacay Great property! ##### Donna M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mollie b. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway We had a wonderful time enjoying the views and relaxing in the patio with all the views ##### mollie b. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay What a wonderful house in a wonderful location! We enjoyed this property and all it had to offer. The views were amazing. We will definitely be back. ##### Claire B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena H. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway This property has incredible views, and was a wonderful getaway for my family and I. We enjoyed the hot tub, game room, and being outside soaking up all the views! We hope to come back again! ##### Sheena H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooks L. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location | Retro Vibes Loved the retro ocean vibes of this home and location. Great and easy access to trails and walking into Solana Beach. Enjoyed the small retro touches throughout the home. Great and easy communication with the property managers. ##### Brooks L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara S. Apr 17, 2025 #### Perfect vacation hideaway The Retro Retreat reminded us of Grandma's house the minute we opened the front door. It has all of the updated features you want for a successful getaway including super cozy beds and linens, but retains a lot of the original charm of a 70's hilltop house. Plus, that view! We enjoyed many nights grilling fresh seafood and eating on the patio - in March! There were a few maintenance issues, but the response was immediate and didn't interrupt us at all. I will say, when they warn about the driveway, it's no joke. I'm pretty sure it's at a 45 degree angle - you'll want an SUV. However, that height affords almost total privacy, which is crazy considering how closely houses are stacked together. We had a wonderful time and would stay here again. ##### Kara S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### REBECCA W. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Amazing! We had such a fantastic time! The views were stunning, the records,game room and Jacuzzi made for a perfect getaway for our family. We will be back! ##### REBECCA W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! Our crew stayed here for a job we were working on near by. Made it very convenient and comfy for the crew. Nice views and easy to get in! ##### Robert W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane C. May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celestial paradise Great views and so many outside areas. The playroom for the kids was great but carpet should be changed out - room smells a bit . Otherwise place great ##### Jane C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie A. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and fabulous We loved our stay at the retro house!!! The house is charming and funky while being completely comfortable and functional. The view is amazing and we loved watching the sunset every night. Could get a little warm during the day (we never used the AC even though the house does have it) but we would open the windows to the ocean breeze and it would cool down plenty for bedtime. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Katie A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeb r. Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views, Views, Views Anytime I can get my kids to do puzzles and play ping pong…win. Very cozy with the wood stove and the town is full of easy walking enjoyment. ##### jeb r. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia N. Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Retreat My family and I had a wonderful stay at this peaceful retreat. Nestled on a hill, there were amazing views and quiet sitting areas to enjoy them. The retro decor was fun and we enjoyed playing the records provided. The lower level with the ping pong table and foosball table was great. Both the kids and adults enjoyed them! Since it is nestled on a hill, expect a steep driveway. It was steeper than I was expecting so walking back up after our walk on the trails was a bit of a challenge. We would definitiely stay here again! ##### Patricia N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin J. Oct 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house, great views, wonderful owners We were in town due to a sudden death and decided to book through VRBO last minute and get out of our hotel. The owners were so gracious and accommodating and even let us get in a day early and comped that, due to our circumstances. Communication with them wa great. Inside has a very cool retro vibe but the furnishings are new. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of outdoor space and we could see the ocean. Very cool game room in the basement. I highly recommend this property and if we are back we will book it again. ##### Kristin J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily M. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing spot! We had so much fun at this wonderful house! My husband and our two children, ages 11 and 8 and our 12 year-old Labrador named Dexter enjoyed a long weekend here. It was a great location because we were very close to the dog beach, markets, restaurants. The house was amazing, loved the retro vibe. We also found the location and view so relaxing. We loved the privacy it offered as well as the morning views from the deck while drinking our coffee. I was also really impressed with the level of care and communication. When we checked out, our son accidentally left his iPad behind. We didn’t realize it until we got home and I contacted the property management company. They were so easy to work with. They located the iPad within 20 minutes and shipped it to us for free! We had the iPad back in two days. Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be back! ##### Emily M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy B. Mar 7, 2024 #### Best Stay-cation EVER! Words can't express how in love I fell with this house!! It has such a magical essence and just felt like "home". Granted I am a retro/hippie gal at heart so everything about it just resonated with my soul. Felt like we were in a mountain cabin, but with an ocean/lagoon view and 6 minutes from civilization & the 5 Freeway! The dirt road and long steep driveway just added to the feeling of being so remote, but yet so close to the beach, stores, restaurants. It felt like an adventure. We were displaced due to a house flood and got to stay here for 2.5 weeks. Helped make the disaster become a blessing. The game room was so fun for the kids and there was plenty of space to spread out. It probably isn't for everyone if modern amenities are your jam... but I loved all of the retro touches with the old school cookware and items from the 60's/70's - felt like we were camping in the woods. Couldn't recommend it enough if this is your style. And the special tree that had a perfect seat to watch sunsets was beyond amazing, and the birds! Oh the birds... the hawks fly at window level and a ton of crows flocked to my favorite tree most every night at sunset. Sometimes there were what felt like 50 of them. It was amazing!! Even had a few nights where the moon set over the ocean, which felt like such a gift (a rare occasion on the west coast). ##### Tracy B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte G. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful We truly enjoyed our 11 night stay at the Retro Retreat and would not hesitate to return. The photos online were spot on, with the view being just as wonderful as it was portrayed. It was hard to take our eyes off of it, except to go down to the lagoon itself and hike, which we did daily — to bird watch, go to the beach & town, or to the visitors center. Getting to the lagoon requires either walking down the driveway or driving about a mile to park at an access point for the lagoon trails. We chose walking the driveway, which is about 50 yds long and very steep. It could be seen as either an interesting challenge or a bit much at the end of a hike. Brenda and Georgia were great to work with. They were very responsive to a request we made and proactive regarding a hiccup in internet service, giving us a heads-up and the easy solution. There were many nice, unexpected amenities such scissors, tape, ziplock bags, and a good first aid kit (which we used). A tool box in the cabinet was also available to us. And, the access to outlets in every room was a dream come true. There were a few drawbacks. The master bathroom vanity is far higher than the industry standard and required the shorter of us to literally stand on her toes in order to be barely over the edge of the sink. A short, sturdy one step stool would easily alleviate that problem. The front outdoor rail resulted in no fewer than four splinters on a first descent. Luckily, having arrived from a cold climate leather gloves were donned for future trips up and down the stairs. Again, it seems an easy fix. The 2 sling chairs on the lagoon side need some mending as they have large tears that make them seem unsafe. There were a lot of plates and a rather odd assortment of bowls - several huge bowls, some very small bowls, and no medium or average sized bowls (except for some wooden bowls more suited to nuts than soup, oatmeal, or ice cream). ##### Charlotte G. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren B. Aug 4, 2024 #### LOVED this house! The photos really don't do it justice, we LOVED it here! The sunsets over the ocean and lagoon are unlike anything I've ever seen! The basement was great for our kiddos and the kitchen was well stocked! ##### Lauren B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay All great other than our bad luck with the weather and our sensitivity to highway noise. ##### Amy B. 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