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Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach

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Birchwood at night.
View from the lake
View when pulling into the driveway. Yes you can park in the garage!
Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tower, MN
  • Place, Fortune Bay Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Portage Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Soudan Underground Mine State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk House (across from Kitchen entrance)

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Owner's Suite (top floor)

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom (Main Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom Garage Loft (North Side)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom Garage Loft (South Side)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Garage Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Owner's Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach

Prime Lake Vermilion Home | Private Sandy Beach, Dock & Boat Rentals

Enjoy a prime Lake Vermilion location with 105 feet of private sandy shoreline, a dock, and room for up to 12 guests. Birchwood Lane is a private lakefront home designed for families and groups seeking privacy, comfort, and classic Minnesota lake adventures.

Relax on multiple decks, gather around the firepit, or enjoy a level lakeside yard perfect for lawn games and sunset views. The home is quiet and secluded, yet within walking distance to Tavern in the Bay Bar & Grill and just minutes by boat.

Located near Tower (15 min) and Cook (20 min) with snowmobile trails nearby, this property offers year-round recreation. A public boat launch is just 1 mile away in Everett Bay, with trailer parking available on-site.

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Occupancy & Pricing

Base rate includes up to 6 guests.
Additional guests (up to 12 max) are welcome for $20 per person per night.

Optional Watercraft & Equipment Rentals (Weekly + tax)

Grand Island Tahoe 2480 Fish & Ski Tritoon Pontoon
• 150 HP Mercury • Humminbird Helix 9 GPS/Sonar
• Seating for 10 • Bimini top • Swim ladder
• 2022: $2,125 | 2021: $1,875

Lund 16’ Alaskan Tiller (2020)
• 60 HP Mercury • MinnKota trolling motor
• Humminbird Helix 9 • Livewell • Full tank
• $875

Lund 16’ SSV Fishing Boat (2022)
• 15 HP Mercury • Life jackets included
• $500

Old Town 17’ Canoe – Seats 2 • $150
Single Kayak – $125
11.5’ Paddleboards – $100 per board

Please message us to check availability.

Additional Notes

Guests may bring their own water toys. There is no private boat launch on-site, but Everett Bay is just a 5-minute drive. Trailer parking available—please ask.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This home is NOT baby/child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check-in 4pm / Check-out 9am. No early check-ins in peak season. Base rate includes 6 guests. Additional guests (max 12) $20 per person per night.
Please clean and put away all dishes prior to checking out. You may start dishwasher upon check out.
Dispose of ALL drinks/food in refrigerator/cupboards and freezer in garage at check out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2192485vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tower

Located in Tower, this holiday home is on the beach. Timbuktu Marina and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Tower, MN

What's nearby

  • Fortune Bay Casino - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Portage Bay - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Taconic State Trail - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park - 17 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Lake Vermilion State Park - 17 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Benchwarmers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tavern In The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vermillion Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Mine Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,120, 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.

How much is parking at Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lake Vermilion Prime Location ~ Private Lake Home & Private Beach located?

This family-friendly Tower holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Vermilion and Fortune Bay Casino. Portage Bay and Taconic State Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Stayed there in the past and will again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
We truly appreciate you Frank and crew! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 old friends from different places, got together for a fishing trip for our annual get-together. Plenty of room, very clean, and stocked well for all of our needs. Fish cleaning area, charcoal grill, beautiful deck, with endless views. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled our property was perfect for your group for your annual fishing trip. We really appreciate how well you took care of our home and property — we’d be honored to have you return! Warmly, Joy & Kyle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space to park large snowmobile trailers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 had a great time at the lake house. The check-in was so easy and communication before the trip was great. The house had a perfect layout. We didn’t use the bunkhouse but it looked really cute. The house was extremely clean and organized. The outdoor space is why we chose the lake house and it was incredible. We brought our fishing boat and it was nice to be able to dock it on the property. There was plenty of parking for 2 trucks, 1 car and a boat trailer. We lucked out with weather- it was beautiful with highs in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s. There is also lots of things to do nearby- hiking, golfing, casino, bike trails, restaurants. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thank you, Brenda! 😊 We’re thrilled your family of 6 had such a great stay at the Birchwood Lane Lake Home! We’re so glad you loved the layout, cleanliness, outdoor space, boat docking, and parking setup. Sounds like you had perfect Northwoods weather too—thanks for the kind words and for sharing your experience. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, Joy & Kyle Colbert Lake Vermilion Houseboats & Birchwood Lane Lake Home Tower, MN
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing vacation home filled with everything you need! Great house in a great location with a nice sand beach! Our family loved this house and there was something for every age!
Nice beach and floating dock for your boats.
Amazing fishing!
Great yard with a tire swing.
Great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you, Angel & family, for the kind words! Our family also loves the beach, the location, and a little bit of everything for everyone. We appreciate how well you took care of our home and look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Snowmobile weekend

Fun place to stay, close to the trails
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Thanks so much Mike!! Your group was so respectful of our home and we truly appreciate each of you! You have our number when you'd like to return. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the week we spent at the property. Everything was clean, well stocked and easy to navigate. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Your group is welcome back ANYTIME Gregg! We truly appreciate how well you took care of our property and communicated with us throughout your stay. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Tower

Great time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so very much Glenn! You and the crew took such immaculate care of our home and our tritoon. We thank you from our whole hearts. We'd be honored to have you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Could have stayed longer!

Wonderful- everything you need to relax is here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Great getaway

Great lake and location. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We think so too as far as location! Thank you for your stay and we hope you all had a safe return. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Amazing place!

This was a beautiful house, very clean and well organized. They really made you feel like home here and provided extra necessities if you forgot anything! Will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2021
Thank you Bill & family! We’d be honored to have you return. We hope you enjoyed the ski trip!
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

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

Summer Vacation

Thank you! We enjoyed our stay. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in Minnesota.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Thank you for your recent stay Patrick! We are incredibly lucky to have such a beautiful lake like this one here in Minnesota.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Luxury Lakefront Vermilion Home close to Trail & Tavern

We arrived to a warm beautiful setting greeted with a personalized note from the Hosts. This beautiful home provided all the comforts of home. The hosts provided us with a short cut to access the snowmobile trail & lake. Warm & family friendly home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you Ann and family! We really appreciate how well you took care of our home like it was your own!! Welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane Z.

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

Great Time Snowmobiling 😃

We rented a cabin on lake Vermillion. The property was great, plenty of room, well organized, cozy and very affordable with our large group. The owners explained everything well. I would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Love the feedback, thank you so much for being incredibly respectful to our property! We'd love to have you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RON L.

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

Customer outing

I rented to property as for a customer outing and it was everything I hoped it would be. Property was beautiful and very clean. I would not hesitate to rent the property in the summer or winter. Owners were very responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thank you Ron! It’s so refreshing to host a group like yours that is impeccably respectful! You are welcome any time at our place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Wonderful Experience

Truly enjoyed our vacation at Birchwood Lane. The house was spacious and provided enough beds and privacy for our group. The kitchen was very well stocked. We made all our meals and had everything we needed. The backyard and decks provided great spaces to eat and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great fishing outing and stay

Some buddies and I took a long weekend fishing in Tower and not only caught a lot of fish, but cooked some gourmet meals and hung out at a phenomenal VRBO! The house and location are ideal, and Joy was a wonderful host! Kyle gave us some fishing tips and the kitchen was decked out with a six burner double oven Viking stove. Great fun and we’ll be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great Lake Home for Family

Wonderful lake home. Our first stay on Lake Vermillion. Lots of places to sit and relax, both in the sun and out of the sun, near the dock watching the kids (5 under 11 years old) play on the sand beach and on the dock, on the decks watching the kids play on the lawn. Each of us had a wonderful time. At night, each family had their own bedroom retreat area. And, the kitchen was wonderful to cook big family meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Beautiful House on Lake Vermilion

The house is beautiful! It's very spacious on the inside, has a big kitchen that was perfect for our large family and the perfect setup to sleep everyone more than comfortably. Everything in the house was labeled and organized, even the light switches! That was a huge help when we would head in for the night. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you Michael! We couldn't have had a better family stay... you all were so clean and followed all the house rules to a T. We truly appreciate your feedback and would be honored to have you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

What a great place to get together!

We loved our time at Birchwood Lane on Lake Vermilion. This beautiful home was well suited for us with our children and grandchildren. The beach was perfect for the little ones, while the decks and patios were relaxing for all. Large windows provided a beautiful view of the lake. Pontoon was large and clean. Fish, food, waterfalls, dams, tubing and being together made this a wonderfully memorable week for all of us. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you Joanne!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

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

4th of July

The property is just as described, and check in was flawless. Everything was so easy and relaxing for us. unfortunately we did not catch any fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Wanda and family, thank you for staying with us! The house was immaculate. The care and respect you have for others is the best we’ve ever seen. Sorry to hear the fishing was slow. We’d love to have you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

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

This place was wonderful!

My family and I stayed here for a week in August. This place was absolutely perfect for our 4 adult sons, daughter-in-laws, and 2 grandchildren. The little ones enjoyed playing in the sand on the beach and fishing off of the dock. The dock was plenty big for our 2 boats. The lake was beautiful with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The house was plenty large enough to accommodate all of us with a large kitchen to cook in. We will definitely be going up there again with our family. Joy and Kyle did an amazing job with this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Bridget, we would be honored to have you and your family return. Your communication and respect for our home were a breath of fresh air! Please come back! :) And thank you for your kind review of our home, we are always looking for ways to improve and we hope to have some new updates for your return trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Great place for families

Wonderful for families. Our grandchildren (4-11) had a great time on the beach and swimming. They also enjoyed their "movie theater" and set up nightly movies with candy and tickets. The outdoor seating areas were always in use. The home was very clean and organized. The only thing missing were beach towels but we made a trip to town town and bought some. The master suite was perfect and the loft worked well for one family with kids and the bunkhouse for the other. Hope to make it back for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you Dawn & family for your feedback and for taking such great care of our property! Love to hear how families enjoy the house. We used to provide beach towels until they kept getting mistakenly taken every week. Unfortunately it was a decision that we had to make as the costs to replace the quality beach towels was getting out of control. Give us a call when you're ready to book for 2025 as we are filling up quickly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Great place for family vacation!

Beautiful home, and property. Plenty of space for people to spread out. And a gorgeous view of the lake! We stayed there on a family vacation with our adult children (6 adults total). It was perfect for us. This property technically sleeps 12, but if your group is all adults, I would say that 8 is the most that I would sleep if you want privacy. If you have children or teens in your group, and privacy is not a concern, then you can sleep 12. My only negative comment (which is not a huge negative) is that it would be nice if more towels were provided for a weeks stay. Joy was very responsive to all our questions. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thank you for the terrific feedback Jody! Couldn't agree more with the privacy comment. We are looking at ways to provide more privacy for those who need it. We mostly get large families who don't need as much so typically great for guests like them. We will look into adding more towels. We do provide 1 bath towel, 1 washcloth, 1 makeup towel per person for your stay as well as 2 hand towels. Kitchen/bar towels are provided as well. But we always do encourage guests to bring their own beach towels and more towels if they think they will need more. We were thrilled to host you and hope you enjoyed your lake home for the week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Magnificent Family Fun Time

Joy and Kyle have this serene, picture perfect property, looking out on the beauty of vast Lake Vermillion. We woke early to see glorious sunrises reflecting on the water. We have many good cooks in the family so we enjoyed the large well organized kitchen. The great rooms were spacious with plenty of comfortable furniture for family gatherings. The large table on the side patio was a wonderful space to gather for our family evening meals. With our large group we got the big pontoon and enjoyed spending time touring the lake, swimming, waterskiing and tubing. The further north we went on the lake, the more we felt the serenity of the hallowed pristine beauty. We went kayaking and paddle boarding. The decks were great for lake viewing, reading or visiting. We were gifted with perfect weather for our entire stay. I hope many folks choose to spend their lake vacation here as it is perfect in all ways. Thank you Joy and Kyle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Incredibly happy to hear of such a great vacation! Couldn’t be more deserving of the time away and wish for your return in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Joy & Kyle Colbert

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As owners of Lake Vermilion Houseboats on Lake Vermilion, we wanted to give our guests another option while staying with us. We are avid travelers ourselves and feel confident that we can help make your vacation as great as you want it to be! Originally from Iowa, both in the medical & dental fields, we want you to know that we are hard working genuine people who are also running a business on Lake Vermilion with our three young children. We may be incredibly busy, but never too busy for our guests as we are just a couple of miles down the road.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love this property as we feel you will too! Large outdoor spaces for relaxing and grilling. As well as large indoor spaces too. A gourmet kitchen anyone would love to cook in. Beverage station in kitchen is awesome so that people aren’t bumping elbows. Separate living room and Great Room both host large sectional couches, plenty of space for everyone!

The loft area above the garage is THE hangout for adults or kids!! Heated garage in winter is a major plus, in-floor heat is also a beautiful addition. In the off season, this is the most quiet place to relax and unplug! The separate Bunk House is another area for privacy as well for older kids or adults.

With the central location on Lake Vermilion, off a paved highway down a winding Red Pine lined road, you'll find solace here. Quick easy access, plenty of parking, close to local bars/restaurants, the town of Cook or the town of Tower. Within 15 to 30 minutes you could be doing some or all of the things! Mini golf, to a gorgeous 18 hole golf course with casino, to shopping in Ely or visiting museums, to hiking or biking or just enjoying being on the water!

What makes this property unique

Within walking distance to Tavern in the Bay restaurant/bar. 105' of natural pebble beach all to your own! Centrally located on Lake Vermilion off a hard surface road makes it super easy to find and super convenient if you wish to leave the property to do some exploring!

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