BELLA MAR

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Definitely come back.

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Lynnwood, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Bella Mar was perfect in every way. We can't wait to come back and stay longer. it is a very nicely maintained, new home.

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• Review by Barbara B

  Stayed 5 days in July, 2011

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  Barbara B from Fair Oaks, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The property was great for our family needs. Our only criticisms were a need for an outside table, which magically appeared on our last day; A gas BBQ would have been a little more convenient; a few light bulbs in the kitchen were out. The rough stone floor in the eating area is a very bad match with the heavy chairs!
  The location was awesome and the complete kitchen was grand.

  • Manager Responded on 7/12/2011

    Thank you for the feedback. The owner is working on putting a gas BBQ at the house.

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• Halloween

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2010

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  Brad & Sarah A from Snohomish, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay. The house is beautiful and we would love to stay there again.

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• Beautiful house

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2011

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  Bart W from Hillsboro, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Great house and location. Very comfortable roomy house.

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• Since this was a home we were quite comfortable with and had enjoyed in the past we were just Happy Happy to enjoy it again. Good times and good memories.

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2009

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  Betty C from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Loved it!

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2011

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  Beth B from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the house, great experience!! Toilet overflow issue was solved quickly, but the house could use some cleaning solution in case that happens again. (Ew). Thanks!

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• Review by Cherie C

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2009

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  Cherie C from Redmond, OR recommends this vacation rental

  It was a great house for our family one exception, we really needed a baby gate for the stairs as you know babies love to climb and scare ya! she kept us on our toes!Now we need a vacation!

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• WE loved Bella Mar

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2010

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  a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  House is well set up for a large group reunion or family gathering. Extra large dining room accomodates 8 people at table, with window bench for others. Comforatble living room with cable TV great for watching games. Free wi-fi worked great. Hot tub was on and hot when we got there-nice touch! Everyone enjoyed the house.

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• A warm and roomy getaway

  Stayed 2 days in December, 2011

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  a guest from Bend, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We were so pleased with this home. The high ceilings, yellow walls, colorful artwork, hot tub, and double sided fireplace made this a welcoming retreat from the winter weather.

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• Great House!

  Stayed 5 days in July, 2009

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  Amy E from Salem, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay and the house. Thanks.

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• Christmas on the Coast

  Stayed 5 days in December, 2011

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  Elizabeth L from Richland, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a great time in the Bella Mar. We had family come from Arizona to join us on the coast. The Bella Mar had everything we needed, was walking distance to groceries and the beach. Really enjoyned Manzanita, it is a hidden treasure on the Oregon Coast

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• Great house

  Stayed 7 days in January, 2012

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  Bruce H from Desmoines, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome place to stay,beautiful home,beach close by

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• Bella Mar

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2009

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful home. Lots of space and very clean. We stay there everytime we're in Manzanita. Can't wait to go back!

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• loved the Bella Mar

  Stayed 4 days in December, 2010

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  Lisa G from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a wonderful location for our family reunion. Beautiful home, comfortable beds, nice lay-out, well-equipped kitchen, cozy and roomy too. Loved the hot-tub, even if a little close to the road. The beach is easily accessible and Manzanita is charming as ever.

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• Spacious and comfortable

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2010

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  Jenni A from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Loved this place. Large and roomy, and blocks from the beach. Hot tub isn't private, and there's no fence to separate you from Nehalem Rd., which means that dogs need to be watched/leashed if left outside to enjoy the day. (My guy just likes laying in the sun, but I couldn't trust him out there alone, and his leash is only 6 ft long, which doesn't give a lot of room to move, so I had to attend to him a lot.)

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• Wonderful Retreat

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2012

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  Jedediah G from Aloha, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Clean, spacious, pretty and comfortable. Missing a few useful kitchen items but that's just nitpicking. Love this place!

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• Second stay

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2011

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  John M from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second stay at the Bella Mar, and it was excellent, as expected.

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• Excellent vacation rental.

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2010

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  John M from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  This house and property is ideal for a large family or two-three small ones. It's three blocks from a great beach and well situated to all the attractions in Manzanita. The owners have made a great investment in the kitchen, beds, linens and general accoutrements of hospitality; this is a wonderfully comfortable property.

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• Review by Marian N

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2009

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  Marian N from Camus, OR recommends this vacation rental

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• Wonderful Stay in Manzanita

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2008

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  a guest from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

  The Bella Mar was a great house--very comfortable for our group of 10 (kids and adults) with nicer furnishings, linens, etc. than one usually finds in a rental home, a great hot tub and cozy fireplace, and just a short walk to our favorite Oregon beach. Thank you Sunset Vacation Rentals!

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• Chick Surf at the Bella Mar

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2011

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  Katie B from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Every year my girlfriends and I head out to the coast to spend a weekend together surfing. This year's property was fantastic, and we had one of the best weekends we've ever had.

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• Bella Mar is awesome

  Stayed 2 days in May, 2009

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  Kelly F from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Clean, much larger than in photos, very comfortable beds. Convenient to Nehalem Bay State Park, beach and downtown area.

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• Review by Bill L

  Stayed 2 days in May, 2010

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  Bill L from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great home with lots of space for two families with young children. The kids loved all the different rooms and spaces and we made an adventure out of the 2-block walk to the beach.
  
  It would be nice if you could stock houses with a few more basics...inexpensive cooking oil, for example, would be nice. A blender would be a welcomed addition as would some throw blankets for the living room.
  
  We'll likely stay there again!

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• Great house in a sweet coastal town!

  Stayed 2 days in June, 2009

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the Bella Mar. The house is really bright, beautiful, and nicely furnished (unlike many other homes we've stayed at on the coast, which can tend to be a bit grubby.) The rooms are all lovely, and the hot tub is fabulous. The house is great for toddlers, too. It is very close to the beach, but probably too far from the town center for most to walk. (So be prepared to drive into town for groceries if you need them.) Thumbs up. We'll be back!

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• A serene stay!

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2009

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  a guest from Portland, 0R recommends this vacation rental

  This house has such a nice feel. I was particularly fond of the reading room. Felt like a European library!
  Loved it-
  thanks for the terrific hospitality :)

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 4 days in January, 2009

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

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• Bella Mar review - October 29th - November 1st

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2009

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  Louise T from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• 3 days in Manzanita

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2011

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  a guest from Camas, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful 3 day stay. It was the perfect house for us: lots of space/privacy, well equipped and very comfortable. The location was great: quiet,nice stroll to the beach and not far from hiking in the state park.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2009

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  a guest from Estacada, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay at this great house! The only tiny constructive comment I have is there was no juice pitcher and very few small and medium serving bowls. These were minor inconveniences, and we got along without them.

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• Review by Michele R

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2011

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  Michele R from Beaverton, OR recommends this vacation rental

  The house worked great for two families with kids and dogs. Plenty of room for everyone.

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• Review by Martha P

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2009

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  Martha P from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

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• Perfect Father's Day weekend!

  Stayed 2 days in June, 2010

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  a guest from Lake Oswego, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the house and the location! What a perfect Father's Day weekend. We will definitely return soon.

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• Bella Mar

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2010

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  Patrice C from Salt Lake City, Utah recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful time. Cozy, very pretty house. Very well furnished. Will certainly visit again.

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• Beautiful Home

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2011

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  a guest from Bend, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We were impressed with what a lovely, spacious home this was. Three generations, plus 2 dogs enjoyed being able to spread out on a rainy afternoon with a quiet corner to read, a large table for games and the game playing in the other room. Close to beach, lovely wooded walks in the state park--we'd enjoy returning with better weather next time.

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• The Perfect Setting

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2009

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  Sally K from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We've staying in many places in Manzanita over the years, and this place takes the cake. The perfect setting for our family reunion. The table was big enough to fit everyone - with a fire burning in the fireplace in the back ground. Well stocked kitchen, nice hot tub, a wonderfully decorated home, nice floor plan for a group. We'll be back!

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• Wonderful Home

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2009

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  Shawn H from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  I had a great time and I loved the house.

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• Property was great. Very well stocked and a lovely home. We could have used a regular size broom to sweep floor daily as well as cleaner for table tops outside. One of the single beds (my daughter was going to sleep in) had sand on top as well as

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2010

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  under the bedspread (previous renters probably didn't wash sheets). Overall we thought it was a great house and would stay there again and recommend it to friends.

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• Loved Manzanita & Bella Mar

  Stayed 6 days in September, 2010

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  Christina R from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Beach weekend with friends

  Stayed 2 days in January, 2012

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  Trish K from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We had a fabulous weekend at bella mar with some friends! Great location close to the beach and about a 15-20 minute walk to shops in manzanita. The hot tub was a great way to unwind, and the house is beautifully set up for large groups, so we were able to all eat dinner and play games, watch movies together. Would definitely reccommend

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• Review by Michael W

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2008

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  Michael W from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  A beautiful house for our stay on the coast. Plenty of space, great kitchen, lovely living room. We had a great Thanksgiving weekend.

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• Bella Mar

  Stayed 2 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from Portland, Or recommends this vacation rental

  A great house with everything you could ask for. The location is not ideal, but it's less than a mile to downtown, and close to the beach. We had a good time,
  
  

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• Loved the house. Had everything we wanted. Very nice stay

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Portland, Or recommends this vacation rental

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• Great house, amazing beaches!

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2009

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  Allison F from Moscow, ID recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay at Bella Mar. What a great house that had plenty of room for everyone. We had never visited Manzanita and we will definitely be back. What a great town! My only slight criticism would be that I thought it would be a shorter walk to the beach. The house sits 2 fairly long blocks from the beach, but once you get there it is awesome. Just spectacular... And the house's blinds need to be replaced. They kept falling off the windows, literally, nearly hitting you every time. But if you can figure them out and plan for the couple block walk, the place is for you. THE HOT TUB WAS AWESOME!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2010

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  There are coyotes in the area which would have been helpful to know beforehand. One morning we were out with our small dog off leash as a coyote walked down the road directly in front of the house. We were able to avoid a problem but had no idea these animals were prevalent. Had we known going in, we would not have allowed our pet out without a leash.

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• Great family vacation home -- We had a fun time and enjoyed the house and the location. We had stayed here previously so we knew what to expect. We would recommend this home for anyone planning a family reunion.

  Stayed 7 days in April, 2010

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  John V from Lake Oswego, OR recommends this vacation rental

  The spring weather turned into a winter storm for most of the week with plenty of rain, hail (snow in the mountains) and 80 mph winds that created a beachcomber’s delight at LOW TIDE with a selection of Japanese glass floats, bottles and driftwood. There’s a good selection of books and jigsaw puzzles to help pass the time and relax. Our one recommendation is that the owners provide their renters with a more contemporary, larger, flat screen TV for those days when stormy weather traps you at home.

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• Review by Jennifer M

  Stayed 3 days in May, 2011

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  Jennifer M from Renton, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Bella Mar in August

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2010

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  a guest from Austin, TX recommends this vacation rental

  My family of 4 and another couple with their baby stayed at Bella Mar for 5 days. The place was spacious and had everything we needed. We were looking for something pretty specific and it was hard to find. Large house, hot tub, close to beach. This home was close enough to the beach and the space was great. The hot tub was a great way to end the day. The only complaint I have is the distance from the little town. I didn't feel comfortable walking with my toddler and infant on the windy road w/o sidewalks. We had to drive a few times, but it all worked out nicely.

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• Review by John M

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2011

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  John M from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Nice, big, clean house. Quick walk to beach which was nice. Wish we had known about how close hottub was to street-not very private at all. Other than location of hottub, no complaints.

  Stayed 3 days in May, 2009

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  Jennifer W from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

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• Great house for a getaway!

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2010

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  a guest from Gladstone, OR recommends this vacation rental

  myself and 7 friends decided to get away for the weekend, and this was the perfect house to do it. There were enough beds (that were comfortable) and the dining room table actually seated 8 people. The kitchen and dining room are open which makes it nice when cooking, and the kitchen is well stocked. The hot tub was great also. It is a short 2 block walk to the beach.

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• Bella Mar was a pleasant home to spend our holiday season in.

  Stayed 9 days in January, 2010

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  a guest from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Here are a few thoughts that would have made our stay even nicer: GARBAGE, the garbage can was full upon arrival and the last thing we are thinking of during our honeymoon is to take out the garbage--someone else's garbage. As a result, there was no where for us to put our accumulated garbage at the end of our stay. HOT TUB, First, the property owner should put up some sort of screen (fence, vegetation) to provide a basic level privacy. Second, it would also be helpful to install some hooks out by the tub for storing robes and towels. FIRE PLACE, please update your web site to state that only presto-logs are to be burned in the fireplace (luckily, that is what we brought with us). TV, update the web site to state that there is a DVD player as well as a VCR player with the house. The web site said only VCR, yet we had to disconnect the DVD to play the VCR tapes we brought with us. BLINDS, the blinds throughout the house do not work very well.

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