[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK Vacation home in St. George Island with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55560000/55559500/55559480/25568fe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55560000/55559500/55559480/781cfeb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55560000/55559500/55559480/a6f3bda3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55560000/55559500/55559480/51b4c777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55560000/55559500/55559480/9f117e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Whispering Pines, a private beach house within a gated community. Enjoy the exclusive 2nd-tier beach access, or unwind at the Club House with tennis courts and a pool just steps away. With ample parking spaces, in-unit laundry and full kitchen amenities you can truly unwind. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - - Parking available - Gym - Dryer ## 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. ### Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK Welcome to Whispering Pines, formerly known as "AEIOU" in 2004. Private 2nd-Tier beach house for rent, very quiet and safe location in a gated community. FEATURES: \- Private beach access (5-minute walk) \- Club House (tennis courts, pool, gym, pickleball courts, etc. 5-minute walk) \- 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 4 sofa beds (curtains for privacy, see photos): can accommodate 10 guests. \- Full kitchen and in-unit laundry. \- Private wifi access \- Plenty of parking spaces available \- Safe bicycle and walking paths Check-in time: 5pm Check out time: 10am Please view the community guidelines and rules here: https://www.stgeorgeplantation.com/page/37437~698436/Renters ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20150000/20143500/20143416/0d102541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LAST CHANCE August 16-30 ONLY 270 USD PER NIGHT! 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Ocean View Vacation Home Plantation - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $378 CA $1,084 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=113230382&PinnedHotelID=113230382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91870000/91864400/91864334/4e3e430f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly Sleeps 9 Golf Cart Hot Tub - Weekly Discounts St.Geroge Island - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=91864334&PinnedHotelID=91864334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89788800/89788774/79e67587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! 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St. George Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=33508653&PinnedHotelID=33508653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74783800/74783782/0bc2dd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \* Gorgeous Bay Views, 2 Incredible Community Pools, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 10 \* Plantation - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=74783782&PinnedHotelID=74783782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Per St. George Island Plantation Homeowner Association (HOA) rules, fireworks are not allowed within the plantation. Boats are kept at the house, there is no launch within the plantation. Public boat launch located at St. Bryan Patton Bridge near the main entry. Per HOA rules, renters may not have ATVs, golf carts, motorbikes, or scooters. Electric bikes allowed with medical permission, register at Clubhouse. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pet fee: $20/pet/night ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Must approved by owner ### 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 Note from host: Must approved by owner Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 ### Property is also known as Ocean View House in Gated Plantation Spacious Ocean View House in Gated Plantation Ocean View House in Gated St. George Island Plantation ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Plantation, a neighborhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. George Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Island.dx602549) [View more Vacation homes in St. George Island](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602549-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.62905%2C-84.93096&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zPs21zc4DrUI2EylqcTQDOmvtjc=) Saint George Island, FL ### What's nearby - St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Sikes Cut - 7 min drive - 3.7 km - St. George Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 8.9 km - St. George Island Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 8.9 km - St. George Island Fishing Pier - 16 min drive - 10.3 km ### Restaurants - ‪Blue Parrot - ‬14 min drive - ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬14 min drive - ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬15 min drive - ‪Mango Mike’s - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Beach Pit - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK? > As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK on Oct 28, 2025 start from CA $303.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Island-Hotels-Gated-Community-WAmenities-Pool.h55559480.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### Where is Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK located? > Located in Plantation, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. George Island Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gated Community w/Amenities Pool, Beach Access, Pets OK 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 27 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay We enjoyed our stay, it was nice and close to the beach ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent G. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Well stocked home in convenient location a short walk to the beach. View of ocean from balcony. House clean , good beds and very responsive owner. Nice amenities also a short walk from house. Really nice community pool and club house. I messaged owner for check out instructions and the response was “We will take care of all the cleaning, just enjoy your stay.” Thank you Zen! ##### Brent G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin C. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plantation House It’s an old house, but was clean and a good location. We enjoyed the stay. ##### Justin C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed Really enjoyed having the gas grill and the multiple laundry appliances! ##### Chris B. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marilyn P. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to the beach Dated but comfortable. Check in easy. Host was available for question. Great place for a large family for a reasonable price. ##### Marilyn P. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate C. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We got married! With the rare occasion of our entire family being together, we use the opportunity to get married on the beach. We both grew up vacationing on. It was a perfect backdrop and a beautiful blending of two families. ##### Kate C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelley F. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for our short stay and with nice view! It’s a good property and location in the plantation, which is where we wanted to stay, but it could be better with some general updates such a furnishings and fixtures. Property manager was very accommodating for just the two of us that wouldn’t require use of the entire home. ##### Kelley F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris W. Jul 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We where very pleased with our vacation at the house. CW ##### Chris W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen J. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great price on nice Plantation home From the deck you can see the ocean, hear the waves, and feel the breeze. The beds are firm and the AC worked well. Both the 2nd and 3rd levels have curtains that can provide privacy if you have people sleeping on the sofa beds. Lots of bath towels and kitchen stuff. Happy to find the beach cart, umbrellas, and chairs which we used on the short walk to the beach. Owner was very responsive to questions and this was easiest check in and check out. ##### Jen J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B., Tallahassee Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House For Spring Break with Kids We had a great time at this house. The 2nd floor with 2 bedrooms,2 1/2 baths, and a living room area (needs a TV) was great for the 4 teenagers we had with us. The master is on the 3rd floor with a living room and kitchen. VERY spacious area, with a nice porch that expands the whole house. Plenty of amenities (paper towels, toilet paper, foil, countertop cleaner, coffee filters, dish soap, towels, sheets, beach towels, etc. however, bring your own chairs, the ones they have need to be replaced), way more than any VRBO I've ever stayed in. The location is great, a short 3-minute walk to the beach and less than 5 to the clubhouse with the pool. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. The property management is fantastic, and very responsive to all my questions. Enjoy! ##### Laura B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Donald S. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### House is Tired and in Disrepair The house needs a major clean up. Lots of things need repair. Kitchen Cabinet doors have peeling paint and will not stay shut. Refrigerator ice dispenser was filthy and the kitchen is unorganized. Oven has a broken knob/burner and oven light does not work. Top floor bedroom has broken drawers in the dresser and no hot water at the sink. At ground level: the dryers electrical connection is not to code and all 3 fire extinguishers are laying on the ground. Bicycles are unusable. Yard was full of litter. 2nd floor HVAC fan runs all the time and will not achieve set temperature. Windows were all filthy. Outside of house needs to be repainted. ##### Donald S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph L. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Joseph L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George H. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### George H. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca S. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! This house was only steps to a quiet and very isolated beach! The house had everything we could have needed and the owner was very pleasant to work with! ##### Rebecca S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carrie H. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great price and location This property was well stocked with beach chairs, extra linens, towels, and plenty of places to sleep. It also has several bikes to use on the paths. The kitchen was also well-stocked. It has a nice view of the gulf and is convenient to the the clubhouse. The property manager was very responsive and communicative. The blinds and upstairs windows needs some cleaning, but everything else was tidy inside. ##### Carrie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra C. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cassandra C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen S. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We had a great weekend at the beach. This house is located the SGI plantation so the neighborhood is very quiet which was wonderful. About a 5 minute walk to beach and community pool which was awesome. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of towels for bathing but recommend you bring your own beach towels. They have beach changes and some toys but bring an umbrella or canopy for sun protection. The only down side to the house is the living room furniture. Because it is used as additional sleeping pace it is very uncomfortable to sit on. Otherwise everything was great! Overall would stay here again and recommend this place to others! ##### Jen S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We enjoyed our stay on Denise Court. It was really a really easy walk to the beach and pool. The kitchen is well stocked and appliances are new. Lots of refrigerator space. The three bedrooms and baths were perfect for our family. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. ##### Kim M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce W. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation We had a great time. The place was perfect for our family and close to the beach. Loved it! ##### Joyce W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. Nov 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second stay did not disappoint! This was our second trip to the home. The location can’t be beat. We enjoyed biking, hiking, walking, tennis, and the beach. We sat on the decks for hours. Zen is very nice and responsive. Looking forward to our next trip! ##### Lisa P. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John N. Nov 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We had a great time in St George. House is well stocked for cooking and owner is very responsive and easy to work with. It was our 2nd time staying in this house and it was a great vacation again. Thanks! ##### John N. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### H S. Oct 26, 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### This ain't the one.... Keep looking!! I wasn't originally going to leave a review, but the owner continues to dispute the events - even though he was a participant. Part of our group arrived 15 minutes ahead of check -in to find friends of the owner outside. They were supposed to go fishing with Zen, but said they came over to help him since the cleaners failed to show up. To make this short, I have contacted VRBO Properties in reference to the problems we encountered. We were the unfortunate recipients of a stay during a failed/disputed cleaning company contract with the property owner. The cleaning company responded to us to let us know "we spent a great deal of time over 3 hours just doing the surface." When our family arrived 45m later we found the owner, Zen, Swiffering upstairs. My family took the day of arrival & the next morning to make the house safe for us to inhabit with a twenty-month-old. We threw away the food in the fridge, cleaned the kitchen, threw away the sponges from the previous renters. The vent hood was covered in grease/grime. I had to scrub the tub before we could bath our grandson. Zen was there long enough for the battery to run out on my Swiffer, find the extra & show me how to recharge his cleaning equipment. He went outside to clean the grill and we never saw him again. We found the bottle of grill cleaner and rags on the ground by the grill.... Waiting for the batteries to recharge; we went to dinner. We came back and found we could only watch TBS. There were no other channels to view. We reached out and messaged about the tv and the cleanliness issues that evening. The bikes should not be listed, trust me. Be aware of the carpenter ants, be wary of the stairs outside. Property was not to cleanliness standards listed or COVID ready. The next morning I found the Rain-x squeegees, Windex and paper towels - we then cleaned the 6 sets of sliding glass doors so we could see the beach/water. Zen happily provided me the review from folks after our stay. Glad they thought we did a great job cleaning. We have been vacationing at St. George Island and The Plantation for 21+ years and have NEVER had a problem with a property. Zen polled his fishing buddies and said they & he feel "I provided you with a clean house which is as clean as we provided to other guests." No sir, you did not. We have gone back and forth to no avail. ANYTIME a guest has to clean a property; you have failed. My family paid for a vacation and ended up "working to stay.” ##### H S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noelle M. Sep 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Denise Ct beach house Great house near the beach. I timed it and it was truly only a 5 minute walk to the beach and to the pool. They had water aerobics from 9-10 which I enjoyed. The house had everything provided as far as cleaning supplies, hand soap, paper goods, even laundry detergent for the ample supply of linens! Two coffee makers in a fully stocked kitchen but no blender, FYI. They also had a wagon and some beach items that were nice to have. Liked that the stairs were in 4 sections and no carpet. You can easily sleep 10 but needs curtains on the bedroom windows because it’s too bright too early! Definitely had a great stay and we recommend this house! ##### Noelle M. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita F. Aug 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful St George Island Plantation Home Our family enjoyed our brief visit very much. The house is functional but only average in furnishings and appearance. One outside porch light was inoperable. There is only one tv on the property. However, the owner supplied an abundance of everything that might be needed and wanted including kitchen and bathroom supplies, blankets, beach equipment, coffee, spices, even a bicycle! The view from 3 rd level was awesome. We would definitely stay there again but were appalled at the fees, which were in total as much as the two night rental fee. ##### Anita F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enos Y. Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St ‘George island Fl plantion beach house It was awesome secluded enough easy beach access property manager was great quick to respond had answers for all questions / my main concern is the many steps to upper level for older people ##### Enos Y. 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