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SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled

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Restauration extérieure
Détail de l’extérieur
Coin séjour
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Avis voyageurs

10 sur 10
Exceptionnel
3 chambres2 salles de bain8 personnes

Équipements populaires

  • Parking disponible
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Sèche-linge
  • Climatisation
  • Lave-linge
  • Cuisine

Découvrir la zone

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min à pied‬
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪8 min à pied‬
  • Kitty Hawk Pier
    ‪2 min en voiture‬
  • Manteo, Caroline du Nord (MEO-Aéroport régional de Dare County)
    ‪39 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (8 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit et 1 lit 1 place

Chambre 2

1 grand lit

Chambre 3

1 grand lit et 1 lit 1 place

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 2

Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Sèche-cheveux

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Coin salle à manger séparé
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Lock

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À propos de cet hébergement

SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled

Cutest Cottage on the Beach! Located on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, MP 2. Overlook the Atlantic from every window and wonderful wrap around deck! Our updated and renovated Cottage by the Sea features a covered porch w/ swing to enjoy amazing ocean views just steps to the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open concept with all new furnishing, linens, beds, and more! Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need for a great week at the beach! Walk to Ocean Boulevard, Arts, Winks, Rundown Cafe, and all of the favorite restaurants in Kitty Hawk. We offer Free HIGH SPEED WIFI! Pets (dogs) considered on a case by case basis.

Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' We are seasoned owners who provide exceptional vacation experiences for our guests Check out all of our FIVE STAR RATINGS at our sister cottages VRBO 3904328 Cottage by the Sa Nags Head and VRBO3005800 Wave Watcher Nags Head.

NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER 2025!
Grab your preferred week before it is gone! This newly updated vacation rental home will fill up fast and we promise you will not be disappointed! Our home rents Saturday to Saturday with a minimum of 7 night stay in the summer season. Off season stays require a 3 night minimum.

We are a SMOKE FREE home.
You can count on our homes to be spotless clean. We have private cleaners each week that do a deep clean between each guest! We have been Premier Hosts for over 7 years. Check out our over 60 5 star reviews at out Cottage by the Sea in Nags Head VRBO#3904328 and Wave Watcher Nags Head 3005800.

Cottage by the Sea Kitty Hawk has been updated with all new furniture, linens, flooring, dishes, beds, new decking and so much more. The ocean views from every window will captivate you any time of the year while vacationing by the sea! Enjoy the cool ocean summer breezes and ocean views while relaxing on the covered porch or stroll directly across the beach road to the open ocean. We keep our home open year around. Spend lazy days strolling the shore collecting shells and sea glass. Located within walking distance to some of Kitty Hawk's best restaurants and shopping you will love the feel of this quaint Oceanside town.

We are committed to offering a 5 star experience to all of our guests with upscale accommodations and concierge services 24/7. Our home is fully equipped with everything you will need for an amazing 5 star vacation.
Book early as our calendar fills quickly.

Be sure to visit our sister cottage, Cottage by the Sea - Nags Head located in South Nags Head. https://www.vrbo.com/3904328.
and Wave Watcher in South Nags Head = https://www.vrbo.com/3005800
for additional vacation options offered by us!

You will agree this is the cutest cottage on the Outer Banks! WE look forward to hosting your family for a memorable OBX Vacation!






Responsable de l’hébergement

John & Nelene Gibbs
Hôte Premium

Langues parlées

Anglais

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Services et équipements

Cuisine
Lave-linge
Sèche-linge
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Climatisation

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 16 h 00
Âge minimum pour la location : 29 ans
Départ avant 10 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements

Événements non autorisés
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Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie autorisés : chiens de moins de 23 kg chacun (maximum 2 animaux au total)
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs
No Smoking or Vaping in the house We allow two small dogs. No cats and No long haired or large dogs over 50 lbs.
Fish cleaning must be done off site
No water balloons. They melt and are impossible to get off the concrete and decks.

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : 2258189

À propos du quartier

Kitty Hawk

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Kitty Hawk, plus précisément sur la plage. Faites le plein de culture aux emblématiques Glazin' Go-Nuts et Wright Brothers National Memorial, ou mettez le cap sur les incontournables Monument to a Century of Flight (monument du centenaire de l'aviation) et Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Musée Children at Play et Paradise Fun Park. Participez aux balades à la découverte de la faune et aux séances d'observation des oiseaux proposés dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la région.
Carte
Kitty Hawk, NC

À proximité

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min à pied - 0.1 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 8 min à pied - 0.7 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 2 min en voiture - 1.7 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 4 min en voiture - 4.6 km
  • Promenade de Duck - 10 min en voiture - 9.6 km

Comment se déplacer

  • Aéroport régional de Dare County (MEO) - 39 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min en voiture
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min en voiture
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬2 min en voiture
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min en voiture
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled ?

Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens (max. 2) ne dépassant pas 23 kg chacun.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement SEMI OCEANFRONT, Steps to the Beach, Unobstructed Amazing Ocean Views. Remodeled ?

Sur la plage et les pieds dans le sable, dans le secteur de Kitty Hawk, cette maison de vacances se situe à quelques pas de sites comme : Kitty Hawk Beach et Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Pier et Sea Scape Golf Links se trouvent également à moins de 2 km de distance.

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 27 avis sur 29.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 29.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 29.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 29.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 29.

10/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great place!

My sons and I stayed for a few days and loved it! The place was very clean and had a nice view from the front porch. I loved hearing the ocean while relaxing out there. The decor was perfect for a nice beach feel. There was very easy access to the beach (not a straight shot across, but very close). It was also conveniently close to a lot of the shops.The only drawback for me was the outdoor shower. It was very dark (no sunlight filters in, which takes away the joy of being outside while showering) and lots of cobwebs. But this wasn’t enough to ruin our vacation.This was a GREAT place and I highly suggest it!
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2025

8/10 Bien

Norma M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful beach and charming home

We enjoyed the location of this unit so much. Close to everything and charming house. Great beach amenities.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great stay at Kitty Hawk

Loved the property, the beach, the easy communication, proximity to restaurants and much more. Can’t wait to go back and stay longer.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely Stay

Beautiful home and great location! Easy check in process. We enjoyed our stay!
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artsie B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Outer Banks Vaca

Had a great time...easy walk to beach and close access to food and stores
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect stay

Clean and adorable house perfect for us and our pup. Love the front porch with view of the ocean!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great weekend!

We had a wonderful long weekend at this property. Convenient to everything, right across from the beach with water view. It is pet friendly and our small dogs loved the fenced yard! Would definitely stay again!
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Fishing trip

Great spot. Could walk to the beach to fish and then to a local restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Location!

We had a wonderful week, and you cannot beat the location! Nelene was wonderful and easy to get in touch with if needed. We loved every minute of our stay!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Fabulous

Our family from San Diego so enjoyed this hideaway beach location! We were able to walk to the beach, breakfast, dinner and ice cream! The house was clean and perfectly stocked for all our needs. We will definitely book here next time.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leandra O.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect beach getaway!

The house is adorable and in a fantastic location! It's about a 2-minute walk to the beach and a few restaurants. The porch is incredible and was our favorite part of the house. The kitchen is decently stocked and the bathrooms were spacious and updated. The host was very helpful with any questions we had. We would gladly stay here again.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing stay

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and we couldn’t have had a better stay. We could watch the ocean while reading books on the deck and hop across to the beach easily. We generally hit the beach three times a day (morning, mid-morning, and evening) and the house’s central location gave us time to explore (we hit the waterpark, miniature golfed, did go karts, surfed the sand dunes and kayaked Alligator river). Our hosts were responsive and kind, but otherwise we stayed out of the way. The house is clean and is exactly what it looks like in the pictures.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Saint Louis MO

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great location with beautiful ocean views

We enjoyed our stay in this Outer Banks property. It was a short drive to the Wright Brothers memorial, wild horse tour on Corolla, and various lighthouses. We loved being so close to the beach for morning walks and afternoons reading in the beach chairs that are conveniently provided by this property. All communications were promptly answered. Would recommend this as a great vacation rental!
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K., North Olmsted

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful experience!

We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage! The place was clean, comfortable and in an awesome location in Kitty Hawk, just a two-minute walk to the beach or a short drive to great restaurants and shops. John and Nelene were fantastic hosts who were responsive to all of our questions and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we need. I'd definitely recommend staying at their properties to anyone looking for a relaxing cottage experience in the Outer Banks!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose N.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family vacation.

Great house. I’m a great neighborhood/area. Very easy accesible. We had the thermostats break because of how hot it was and the host got it fixed within a few hours. Their response and timeliness of addressing the matter was excellent as it was over 95+ degreess while we stayed there. Would highly recommend. Kitchen had all and every single appliance needed. Location was superb. Hosts were 10/10!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Girls Getaway

This beach cottage is absolutely charming and perfect for a week of R&R. You can easily walk to the beach and a few different restaurants nearby. When you sit on the balcony you have a perfect view of the ocean. Nelene was wonderful to us and communicated back so quickly when we had questions and were interested in recommendations. I couldn’t recommend more!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great vacation!

My husband and I along with our adult children (22, 22 and 23) and our family dog Oliver stayed in this wonderful house. The photos do not do it justice….the house was clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is well equipped. The location is close to the beach access and several local restaurants..including yummy Wink’s ice cream. We had a great week and our host was quick to respond to any questions we had. The check in and check out process was super easy. We plan to go back next year!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect Week at the Beach

My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. The location was excellent, steps to the beach and a few more to restaurants and ice cream! The house was cozy and a perfect blend of beach house, log cabin, and cottage. It contained everything we needed, and my kids fell in love with the comfy couches, insisting we buy the same for our home. As great as the house is, I was most thankful for the ease of communicating with the host. Nelene was fantastic, responding to all messages right away, and was gracious and thorough in providing all relevant details. I would gladly return to this property or any other from this host. My family had a perfect week at the beach to kick off summer.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

family vacation

This was a wonderful location for a family vacation. My husband and I went with our almost 2-year-old daughter and had a great time. We made a lot of use of the picnic table on the front porch for eating meals and when we weren't eating there, we appreciated all the options for eating within the house too. We loved that the walk to the public beach access was so short and we could see the ocean from the porch. There was a lot of great space inside and it was so nice that there were chairs and laundry at the house for us to use. It is a great place for those looking for a lot of levels of convenience and can work well even for a family with an active/mischievous toddler. :) Pending our family plans for next year (and who else vacations with us) we hope to come back for sure!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024

8/10 Bien

Carol H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Nice cottage

Some updates in obvious older home. Kitchen is small but adequate. Master bath is extremely small. The livingroom furniture is very comfortable and we loved the coziness. The deck is nice with an oceanview but the beach cannot be seen because of an elevated sandbar blocking the view. The host was wonderful! All & all it was a very pleasant stay.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect 😍 Beach House for a Family Vacation!

This property is just awesome. Great ocean views from the huge living room and wrap around deck. The kitchen was stocked with the most utensils/dishes/pots/pans than I have ever rented before! New upgraded bathrooms and new furniture just made us feel at home. Walking distance, just 6 houses from great restaurants!! The homeowner was in constant contact with us making sure we were always taken care of. Who could ask for more? Absolutely wonderful great time was had by all. 😊
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas c.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Awesome Beachhouse

Stayed in mid August 2022 with a family of 5. House was super clean and comfortable and is located right across the street from the beach. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and more. New looking floors throughout and nice high ceilings with ceiling fans in every room (also central a/c). Hosts were very responsive and helpful. The ocean view from the wrap around deck is awesome. We loved sitting on the oversized chairs on the deck and enjoying the ocean breeze every night. Location is also great - very family oriented but also very close to restaurants and shops. We will definitely be back.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great location with wonderful view!

This updated cottage offered the most beautiful views from the porch and is only a few steps away from the beach. It was very convenient for hauling chairs and tents! The cottage provided the space we needed for the week including a stocked kitchen and a fantastic great room. We were thankful to find a pet friendly place too! Our mini Aussiedoodle had a wonderful first trip to the beach and he really appreciated the fenced yard and the wonderful wrap around porch with locking gates. The host was very helpful during the entire process and was quick to respond to any questions or needs. The weather could have been better, but we still had a great week!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great vacation home!

Wow! This home was perfect for our family of 5. Our children are 23, 20 and 17. The home was so clean and the large family room and dining was perfect for game night and cards. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and most of it was brand new. We rode the bikes every day and the fact that we didn’t have to travel with beach chairs and an umbrella was such a space saver. The beach is literally steps away which was so easy. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks for being wonderful hosts!!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate G.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful trip!!

We had such an amazing time during our stay in OBX! The checkin process and overall communication with Nelene was excellent. She was clear and everything we needed to do was straightforward and simple. The house was clean, well stocked and able to accommodate all of our needs. There was a pack n play which turned out to be really helpful with our 2 year old. The fenced in backyard was great for our dog. The view from the house/balcony was wonderful and it was so quiet and peaceful at night. It was an easy walk to the beach making it simple for us to get there multiple times each day. There are a handful of walkable places to eat which we loved. We were so close to everything including attractions in Duck, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. It was such a wonderful vacation. No one wanted to leave (the kids kept asking if we could keep the house) and we will definitely be back!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous êtes reçu par John & Nelene Gibbs

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We have been vacationing on the Outer Banks since we were teens with the dream of home ownership for many years. We are now happy owners of two amazing vacation rental homes that we share with our guests a few weeks every year. It is always our goal to provide a spotless clean, well equipped home for our guests. We know from many years of rental experience what vacationers do not want in a vacation rental home. We now have over 10 years of experience managing our homes with over 50 five star reviews. Check out our our sister home at VRBO # 3904328 - Seas the Day -Nags Head if you need a larger home with the same amenities and a great South Nags Head location.

We love hosting our guest and are alway available to be sure you have everything you need to make wonderful vacation memories.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

Location, Location Location. Locate on the Beach Road at MP2, this new vacation property is on the beach road in Kitty Hawk within walking distance to some of the best restaurants on the beach. With the ocean views from every window, new furnishings, and direct ocean access, you cant find anything any better on the beach. We love the quaint feel of the beaches in Kitty Hawk, away from the large crowds, yet close to everything. The covered porch with swing is the perfect place for a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail. The large fenced yard is perfect for the kids to play after a day at the beach. We have thought of everything for you so you can enjoy your time on the Outer Banks with no worries.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

Location, Location, Location. You wont find a better location on the beach than the Cottage by the Sea. We provide an immaculate home with everything you need for a memorable vacation and we are sure you will want to come back year after year. Walk to some of the best OBX restaurants and shops and enjoy all that Kitty Hawk beach has to offer while staying in our 5 star vacation rental home. We are always available to answer any questions or respond to any needs you have while staying in our vacation home.

Langues :

Anglais

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