Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity

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A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave. A ceiling fan is visible, and a painting of a sunset is on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
Gorgeous Pool area
Just a short walk to the beach!
Palapa Shaded Tables- Villages of Crystal Beach

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Camille's At Crystal Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,566, including 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 for more accurate prices.

Is Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home; very spacious and clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most definitely recommend! We sadly lost our sister in Feb. When I found this location, they were beyond helpful. There were 20 of us total. ( 4 were babies in-pack in plays) The space was perfect. The house was very clean, and the location for everything was the best. The community pool was perfect with a very short walk. The beach was definitely closer than it shows on the map. The only 2 problems we had was the parking was very tight (we mainly walked everywhere anyway) and the dishwasher did not want to work. ( Nothing wrong with washing your own dishes) So nothing bad at all. We will be booking again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review and recommendation. I’m very sorry for your loss and honored you chose Serenity for your family gathering. We’re glad the space, cleanliness, location, community pool, and beach proximity worked well for your group. Apologies for the tight parking and the dishwasher issue — we’ll have maintenance check the dishwasher before the next stay. We look forward to hosting your group again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We didn’t t know how to change thermostat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice. Well equipped for our needs, great location.

Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hello, thank you so much for your review! We're so happy this house provided exactly what you needed for a fun filled vacation. We hope you enjoyed the amazing lagoon pool and lounge area as well. Thanks again for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply amazing

The property was very beautiful and well kept. The walk to the beach was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Home

We had a wonderful stay in Destin and enjoyed this property so much. A short walk to the beach. A nice, peaceful neighborhood, great pool and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was perfect for our family. We did have a few issues, but were resolved quickly.

Property was perfect for family - bedrooms were sized great. enjoyed the layout of the family room/dining area and kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hi Kathy, we're glad you found a perfect, spacious property in this home! We're happy to hear your issues were resolved quickly by our staff. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great location ,very nice pool and the ride to and from the beach was excellent!!! We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Annette, we are happy to know that you would stay in this awesome, well-located six-bedroom, four-bath home in Villages of Crystal Beach again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

We had everything we needed to cook for a group of 12 and had all the basic necessities during our stay. The house was walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Johana, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the great family house and had everything you needed for your group during your stay. It's wonderful that the house was within walking distance from the beach. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

Thank you so much Realjoy Vacations my family and I really enjoyed our stay with you guys. The beach was a 3 minute drive, the community pool was a 2 minute walk, and right off the main strip. Very much a convenient stay! I will be renting and staying at the same property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Kasheira, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know that your family really enjoyed a convenient stay in this well-located six-bedroom, four-bath home in Villages of Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time with Family

Our first thought was this property was far from the beach, but turns out the walk was not too bad. The stay was satisfactory and the location was great. Close to the SunPass exit/enter, and close to showing centers. The parking is a little tricky on the first day but after that it wasn't to bad. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Pamela, Thank you for letting us know that the location was great. We're glad the walk to the beach was better than you expected. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in Florida

House was ok. Large enough for all family members. Single bed still broke. House is fine, nothing special slightly dated. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Karen, we are pleased to know that this well-located six-bedroom, four-bath home in Villages of Crystal Beach provided plenty of space for your family. Please accept our apology for the bed still being broken. We will forward your comment to property managers so that they may make sure that this issue is resolved. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House need to be clean better

Experience was good but house had cockroach and carpets are old and durty so you can improve on this things it will be better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hi Jose, we’re happy that your experience was good at Serenity in Villages of Crystal Beach. We will have the carpets deep cleaned soon, this is the time of year that we schedule that. We will also alert our property manager to make sure that the home gets an extra spray for pests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall decent place

The parking details states 3 cars plus 1 additional and the house only has parking comfortable for 2 cars. No oven mitts in the kitchen which was odd. Inconsistent warm water in showers. Overall the place was as described with small issues. Nice, kid friendly neighborhood with short walk to beach. Nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The first impression of the house was good, upon further examination it was not great the bunks had a split wood on the support, we sent a message and they said someone would be out the next day between 10am and 4pm, no one ever came. The bed did not fall guess we were lucky who knows how long it has been broken.The 3rd floor bathroom took about an hour to fill in between flushes. Since we did not receive support with bunks we did not call it in.All four bathrooms could use a makeover. Not one was had a walk in shower as a senior citizen it’s difficult to climb into tub, should have at least one walk in option. The master bath door does not close, so nice having grandkids walk in on you. The Master and 1st bathroom counters had cracks in the doors. The kitchen was not equipped fully we requested a pot to make spaghetti we didn’t get one we had to cook spaghetti 1/2 pound at a time in a pan we were a family of 12 so that was a great inconvenience. As the pan was the largest we could not make spaghetti sauce while cooking spaghetti. Also it did not have enough large cooking spoons when making several dishes. The dishwasher did not drain properly so we did not use it until the last day since the dishes were being washed with dirty water. We also saw several roaches and water bugs, which water bugs come with rain but the roaches come from an unclean kitchen. The parking is joke says space for 3 but it must be for small cars we had 4 large SUVs so we had to park one offsite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing these details about your stay at Serenity. We’re sorry it fell short of expectations. We apologize for the lack of follow-up about the broken bunk support. We’ve shared this with maintenance to ensure the bunk is repaired promptly and to review our response procedures. We’re sorry for the plumbing issue and the dishwasher not draining properly. Both have been forwarded to maintenance for repair. The other listed maintenance items will also be evaluated. We apologize the kitchen inventory didn’t meet your needs. Our team will evaluate it and make necessary replacements. Seeing bugs is unacceptable. We take pest issues seriously, have scheduled pest control, and are reinforcing cleaning standards with the turnover team. Regarding parking, we’ll review the listing and signs to better set expectations about vehicle size and available spaces. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention and helping us improve the home for future guests. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Undesirable Home

This property has much to be desired. The property was run down—it needs some major updating. The carpet in all the bedrooms was disgusting—multiple stains throughout. The living room furniture was also very run down, the couch was used and in poor condition along with much of the decorations and furniture. The dishwasher was out of order our entire stay so w had to wash all the dishes by hand for 15 people throughout the week. The house was surface level clean but needs a deep clean and revamp.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Ashley, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your less than perfect vacation rental experience while staying in Serenity, a six-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Villages of Crystal Beach that sleeps up to 15 guests. We apologize for any discomfort or inconvenience that you may have experienced during your stay, especially with the dishwasher not working properly. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess the issues that you have mentioned. It would be the decision of the owner to replace/update any furnishings, carpeting, etc. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Property

The property was great. There were a couple adjustments that need to be done. 2 bar stools were wobbly and need to be replaced, not sure if that has ever been an issue before. The kitchen sink would not shut off properly, maintenance man did come out, but had to get approval from owner first to replace. The dryer did not work properly, so we could only wash a couple loads of laundry. I would recommend to the future guests, make sure you only have 3 cars. The overflow parking isn't the best and it's a pain to get a spot if you can't find one the first day. 3 cars will fit in the driveway, but it is a little tight. Other than the couple minor issues every thing else was great, only about 3 blocks to the Beach and great pool for the family and kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Ryan, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We are sorry about the kitchen faucet but are glad we were able to get it fixed during your visit. If you had let us know about the stools & the dryer during your stay, we would have fixed those as well. Since we don't live in the unit, we do rely on our guests to let us know when things are a little, "off." We thank you. We are glad everything else was great and that you enjoyed the pool and the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

The property, rental process, and stay were great. The shuttle van was nice with the exception of one driver who was grumpy. Called for the shuttle one morning near the end of a rain shower. The driver refused to pick us up and take us to the beach. Said most people don’t go to the beach in the rain so he didn’t work when raining. Also had a lady staff member at the pool who acted like a dictator. Witnessed an instance where a father was picking up his daughter out of the water while in the middle of the pool. The staff member came up and loudly blew her whistle and told him no horse play is allowed in the pool. Instead of politely getting the man’s attention she blew the whistle loudly. After that another father asked what was considered horse play. The staff member got rude with the man and never did answer his question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hello Lisa, Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a great stay at our home. Please visit again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destin was a great location for a family trip!! The beach was beautiful but the area the shuttle drops you off at is very small so you have to get there early to set up unless you want to be packed in like sardines. The other alternative is walking half a mile either way with all your gear due to the roped off areas that belong to hotel guests. The house was nice but it is 3 stories. One of the queen beds upstairs was broken the entire time and we kept having to fix it. The king bed on the 2nd floor and the queen bed with the pullout chair on the top were comfortable, other than that all the beds were hard and uncomfortable. The king bedroom on the main floor was very hot the entire week. We had a box fan that we used trying to circulate air.The ac unit upstairs quit working (management was very responsive getting someone out to take a look and fix the issue which was great). The fridge had an ice maker that would not make ice regularly so we had to buy multiple bags of ice. The propane grill did not work correctly so we had to go buy a small charcoal grill quickly to finish grilling (midway through cooking). The pool was nice. Make sure you keep up with the wristbands. Apparently they charge you 50 if you lose one. The beach is not steps away, it is a 10 minute walk which is fine and they have the shuttle running from 10-4:15 for pick up and drop off which was nice. Overall decent stay but house could be cleaner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worst Rental

I have stayed at a lot of different places over the years at the beach and this was the worst one I have encountered. The gated community is not gated other than a guard rail that came down in front of your car and it was broken and not functioning most of our stay. The rental was not clean and very run down. We could not even use the twin bedroom because one bed was broken and you would roll off it while trying to sleep. The beds were not comfortable at all. The 2nd floor toilet handle would get stuck and run if you didn’t jiggle the handle. The kitchen cabinets were in rough condition with the coating peeling off them. The blinds on the windows were broken and with a broken bar stool that was too dangerous to sit in and needs thrown away. The coffee pot was a cheap $10 unit. We cooked in the room one night and found dirty cookware that we had to wash before use and not very many to choose from. Not well equipped in the kitchen area at all. The property grounds had trash all in the yard and along the road going into village. When we contacted the property manager about the bed they came out but worked on the bunk beds instead of the twin bed which is not what I told them when they called. Called them back the next day but never heard from them again the rest of weekend. Very ooor service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Everything was great! The house was clean, great location and check in was easy! The only thing we had a problem with was the 2nd floor bathroom shower handle was broken. Other than that, I’d say everything else was perfect. Would recommend to friends and family ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unhappy with property. Would not book again

The door code was given to me at 4pm. We were hanging nearby at Lulu's so we loaded everyone up and headed to the house. Upon arrival we found the house had not been cleaned and was degusting from the previous renters, even though Real Joy had sent me the door code. After several calls to the property management "Real Joy" the cleaning crew shoed up and told us it would be 2 to 3 hours before the house would be ready. I called Real Joy and told them this was unacceptable and they sent a 2nd cleaning crew and offered me a $150 restaurant voucher. The cleaning crew finished in 1-1/2 hours and we started moving in the house but the house was not 100% clean. My wife finished touching up the house where the maids did not clean good. I had to call the Real Joy number everyday to get my Vouchers and everyday I was promised a manager would contact me but I never heard from anyone. On the last night I was going to be in town and young man showed up at 5:30pm and handed me 2 gift cards totaling $150. The house needs maintenance very bad. The carpets in the bedrooms is stained and extremely dirty. The couch is dirty and wore out. There are barely any pots in the kitchen for cooking, so if you have a large family I suggest you bring your own. The landscaping outside has not be trimmed in some time and is overgrown. Parking is an issue and if you park in the street to unload your car the parking police will come around while you are unloading and tell you to move. We barely got 3 cars in the driveway and had to park the others about 2 miles away at the Shopping Center because the overflow is constantly full. The photos online make this house look way larger than it is
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Barry, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Serenity, a six-bed, four-bath house in Villages of Crystal Beach. We hope you enjoyed the decor and layout of this home. Please accept our apology for the cleanliness of this rental upon your arrival. Unfortunately, it appears that the codes were forwarded to you at the normal time not knowing that this rental would need extra time to clean during the 4th of July holiday. We see that the original cleaners, along with two additional cleaners, were preparing the house to be ready by 5:00 p.m. We are very sorry that compensation was not delivered by the 4th, as it was tasked to be. Real Joy and Vrbo websites state: "Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home with an overflow lot for one additional vehicle." We will forward your comments regarding the carpets, landscaping, and pots to property managers so that they may review and assess these issues. Thank you for your patience and for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

House was nice but neighborhood was uninviting

The rental house was nice; it could use some updates/repairs (bar stool chairs are very unsafe/loose; carpets are stained; kitchen is far less stocked with cooking tools than others we have rented) but it was a good size and the set up was great for large extended family. The neighborhood was horrible. We had 5 cars as each family came from different states/cities. We were able to fit all 5 cars in the driveway without any cars hanging off into the street. Neighborhood patrol came immediately and made us move or they would call and have us towed. Limit of 3 cars in the driveway. We were told to move to overflow (there are 15 spaces total in overflow which never are open due to the 3 car limit) or move offsite to a retail location. Specifically told to go to Whole Foods to park. Both cars received tickets for parking overnight. You can't have large houses that will fit multiple families and expect to each house to only bring 3 cars. There is an empty lot next to the neighborhood. Neighborhood should buy that lot and pave it for overflow parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place was perfect for our 4 families

The renting processes straightforward and easy to accomplish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Mom's and daughter's trip

The house was beautiful, the location was a little difficult. There was no beach just public access where you can't have your own umbrella and tiny. The pool within the community was nice and everything was well maintained. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, with a house that sleeps up to this many and when booking and stating a large group, more products like toilet paper and dishwasher tabs should be privided. The grill was great and even had gas to cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Charity, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Serenity, a beautiful six-bed/four-bath house in Villages of Crystal Beach that sleeps up to 15 guests. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the community pool and the grill. Housekeeping provides only a certain amount of such items as paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, linens, and dish detergent. Guests must provide any additional items needed during their stay. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
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