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Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

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A room with a view of the sea through large windows, a balcony with sun loungers, and a patterned sofa.
A two-story building with a swimming pool, a balcony, and outdoor furniture.
A room with two beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.
A living room with a Christmas tree, red curtains, and a TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Ribeira Brava, Madeira
  • Place, Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Ribeira Brava
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

Casa Faraway is a private 3 bedroom luxury villa, which can comfortably sleep 6.
April Rum and Lemon Festivals, May flower festival, all June world firework championships, many other festivals and events all year see Madeira event websites..
Private heated pool for your use only (All year round).
Situated above the town of Ribeira Brava.
AL Licenced Portuguese Holiday Villa for your peace of mind.
One hundred and sixty degree uninterrupted sea view.
Villa consists of a large lounge dining room with large flat screen satellite TV with 5.1 surround sound, selection of modern DVDs, books maps and guide book for the island.
The living room opens via patio doors onto the pool sun terrace.
The private heated swimming pool is designed with a shallow round children's pool connected to the main pool via a shallow water way available all year round.
UK or European plug sockets for charging all your modern gadgets.
WiFi.
Large fully equipped kitchen, (toaster, microwave, oven, hob kettle, coffeemaker, etc) opens onto the sun/pool terrace, outside dining area, barbecue.
Laundry room, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Three large bedrooms with built in wardrobes, master bedroom en-suite.
One large family bathroom.
Downstairs toilet and shower.
Large play room, pool table, air hockey, soft-play area, toys, games table.
Cot, high chair, available on request.
Situated in one of the sunniest parts of Island with private parking behind locked gates.
Central position makes it ideally suited for exploring the island.
Sit and watch the sun go down and the nightly moonscapes over the sea or stroll the local levada walks.
There are many local paths (most of which are lit at night) around the villa that you can explore.
There are full amenities five minutes away by car in the town of Ribeira Brava.
Local shops and cafe within walking distance 5-10 minutes.
Discounts available for longer rentals or if pool heating is not required (winter).

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
The villa is strictly non smoking.
Madeira tourist tax applies from 2025 Calculated 2 Euros per person per day for the first 7 days, guests aged 13+.on arrival. Added as extra charge.
The villa should be left in a clean and tidy condition on departure.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 93127/AL
Property # 450670
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ribeira Brava

Located in Ribeira Brava, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Centro Cultural John Dos Passos and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Plaza Madeira. Travelling with kids? Consider Lido Bathing Complex and CR7 Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain climbing.
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Ribeira Brava, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • beach near Ribeira Brava - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 21 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Spot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪AVENIDA GastroPub & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tabūu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Small House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caprice - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,966, 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 Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Brava villa is located by the sea, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ethnographic Museum of Madeira, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Centro Cultural John Dos Passos and Ponta Do Sol Beach. Cabo Girao and Cascata dos Anjos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 7 nights and it was a wonderful location for exploring the island. The view is stunning - leave your curtains open at night to see the stars! Beds were comfortable. The host contact was easy to reach and answered all questions. Host left a welcome package of food. Overall a fantastic stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was a delightful addition on hot days - just took a bit of cleaning before using. The view is amazing and a pleasure to wake up to and see the moon rise over.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
It was a fine house.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

one week in madeira

it was a lovely stay. really nice view from the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. Thank you also for your e-mail about the few things that were out of place. this has all been acted on. John
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Madeira base

great stay with beautiful views! loved the well equipped kitchen and BBQ.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The villa was very nice and very accurately listed. The sea view terrace with the pool was absolutely great! Location was calm and all worked with the host very well
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful

Marvellous
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. We stayed for 11 days with family and i would chose it again. The location is not far from motorways going east, west and north. Very easy to explore the island from here. Ribeira Brava has a lovely black sand beach, very easy to get to by car. If you want to leave the car at home for the day, you can easily book a Bolt as well and be at the beach in less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean property. Comfortable beds, kitchen have everything you need. Pool is too shallow, but will be great for family with small kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Hello Thankyou for your review. The advert dose state the the pool is a splashpool max depth 1.5M. We do have another villa on VRBO with a much bigger pool so please ask.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High quality Villa with stunning sea view.

The property is very comfortable and extremely well equiped, even in November the sun was on the patio from 9.30 am till it set. We had a wonderful relaxing 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the villa and your Holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

This was a great property located at the halfway point of the island so easy to explore either side. Close to a lovely beach and easy sea bathing with lots of shops too. The roads are steep but then they are anywhere in Madeira. Certainly a good workout if you decide to go walking on the numerous paths.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great views! Listing as described. Playroom was a huge hit with our 4 year old.

Everything was clean. Kitchen had all we needed. Views we're amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Excellent views from Villa. Nice area at pool to sit out and have breakfast and relax. Madeira was beautiful and so different from anywhere else we have been. Driving was “an experience “.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

I would say that his house is the best rent house in Madeira.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Thank You for your review. We do try to provide the best for the money.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice view

The place have a beautiful view, but the property has a problem with ants and a big problem with mold.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning villa

This property is so amazing. We arrived at night in the dark so it wasn’t until morning that we could see the fabulous view. The house is very well supplied and as an added touch the owner had left us supplies to make a simple dinner. Such a welcome bonus. A little surprised that the beautiful pool is only 3 feet deep. Great for little kiddies!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2023
Hello Thank you for your review. The pool is 1.5M deep at the deep end. It is described as a splash pool in the advertisement. The channeled area is shallow for children. If you had asked we could have directed you to our villa with a much bigger pool. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

The property itself is just as described, very roomy & multi level. There was a nice welcome package with some basic grocery items, unexpected & much appreciated. Two of the bedrooms had balconies which was really nice in the mornings. The kitchen was well equipped and plenty of towels in the bathrooms. We did have some difficulties reaching the manager upon arrival & had to wait around a bit. You definitely need a car to stay in the area, there are a few taxis servicing the area, very limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. not sure where you looked for Taxis but Taxis are available in the area, there is a garage just down the road and many drivers are close. they can also provided timed pickups and give you there local/business numbers to call. There is also a bus stop almost outside the villa.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable stay in Madeira

Our family of five stayed for five nights in March. The property was quite large, and accommodated our party easily. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything necessary to cook breakfast and simple meals during our stay. The TV and internet worked well. There was a small pool which we did not use, as it was quite cool during our stay, but would be lovely for a dip during the summer. The property is quite high up the mountain, which allows for great views. A car rental is definitely recommended, and secure off street parking is available. Communication with the owner and property manager were quite good. Overall a great stay in Madeira.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This villa is spectacular!

I am so glad that we booked this villa! The view is absolutely spectacular, and the inside of the villa is clean and spacious. Our children loved the pool. The view from 2 of the 3 bedrooms is incredible! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the house was really quiet. John (the host) was very responsive to our questions and offered to extend the checkout time since there was no one else booked the day of our departure. We really appreciated being able to check out without having to rush. This was our family's first visit to Madeira, and we would love to return and stay at this villa again. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you If booking a return try and choose one of the times the large events are happing on thre nisland. World fireworks championships June World rally championship August Christmas for the lights new year for the firworks Easter Flower festival February for Carnival etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning!

The property was beautiful. Had everything we needed. Games room was good, pool was good, location was stunning! That view……blew me away. Had never been to Madeira, but will certainly be returning. Communication with John was fantastic. We got lost going to the villa after arriving - completely my husbands fault!! Gina’s husband came to the rescue and we followed him to the villa!! Could only happen to us!! 😂 We met Gina on the last day as we were leaving, she was so lovely. Our stay was awesome, we wanted to find time to relax, and we certainly did that. Carlos is a fab local taxi driver. Property is well located for sightseeing and relaxation and a short drive to the town of Funchal. The pool was fine for my boys, 14 & 11. Although it wasn’t a deep pool, which we knew as we had read the details before going, we made up games to play in the pool, and generally soaked up the sun. It was absolutely fine. We have returned wanting to purchase a darts board!!!! And return to Madeira.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location with magnificent view

The property met all the description provided in the booking system. It was very well equiped with all we needed during our stay. The games room was a huge add on. The location was easy to find using the google maps but additionally the directions from the owner helped us to navigate. The view from the terrace and the rooms was amazing. The space outside the property was just right for our family to relax. The water in the pool was nicely heated, however the pool itself is more for cooling down or for little kids to play rather than to be used for swimming due to its depth. There were couple things at the arrival which I wanted to highlight. There was a long list of warnings on the electricity or water use, which we only received with the arrival form emailed to us before the arrival. This made us affraid of what the limitations may man in terms of the stay’s comfort and the total cost. However at the check in we were told to disregard these warnings. This made us completly lost. If only such things were listed in the booking system all the rules of the house were clear upfront. Given we were moving from one location to this property, we requested an early check in, which was impossible due to cleaning, however we were offered to drop our luggage so that we could spend the day on the planned activities. We truly appreciated the flexibility. However when returning later for the formal check in we had to wait 2 hours in front of the property awaiting the manager who had other check ins to make. If only the already established communication channel had been used by the manager, we could have enjoyed the activities or have dinner instead of awaiting the check in till 7 pm. Just minor things to improve and make the stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

No, not as it seems...

We were very disappointed with this property. Normally I would not invest the time to write a bad review but this was just too much. Before arriving we received the instructions, that contained a lot of DON'Ts, which is fine if it is a cherished family home or a well mentained rental but it just seems ridiculous in this circumstances. Pros: nice view and very friendly caretaker (Gina) Cons: 1- humidity and mold throughout the whole property. Especially in the kids rommt, there was an entire wall wet and peeling, my kids preferred to share a room with their granny. Especially because I'm asthmatic, it was a real issue and made the experience very taxing for me. 2- I asked 3 times in advance if there is a cot for my youngest, and was told 2 days before the rent, that everything was there. Just to find out on arrival that the cot has no mattress, making it dangerous, uncomfortable and unusable for the baby. We could have just brought our own, if correct information would be given. 3 - the parking on the property could not be accessed. We tried several times with our car (similar to Audi A3), but always scratched the car underneath - so we had to park on the street. 4 - no Internet in the second floor, but only in the living room. This is extremely annoying and could be fixed so easily with installing a repeater. 5 - very old, dirty and broken shower in the second floor. The water just went everywhere and the showerhead looked like it was at least 30 years old. 6- old mattresses that are extremely uncomfortable to sleep on, since they don't provide any stability. 7- outdated and not well kept deco, the whole house is kept in a red/black and white colour scheme, that itself is up to taste, but the curtains have broken seams, the fabric on the chairs is moldy, lampshades are dirty and dusty because of the material, the carpet in the play room is so dirty that my kids had to get changed immediately after using it once (and only once). Many floorboards are damaged from water and humidity. All in all this feels unloved and unwelcoming. It is one of several properties of the same owners so it is just a money making machine, but without being invested in periodically. I feel that if you are paying hard earned money on a family holiday than you deserve better than this.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hello Thank you for your review. Yes we made a mistake with the cot. All the items we mentioned to you should have been in the villa but Gina was unable to find them as they were missing, the cot arrangement was a last minute get around. The villa now has a new cot, mattress and bedding. You mention that our instructions had a lot of don’ts it is a shame that you did not read them. One of the don’ts. We do clearly state not to hire a low vehicle for use on the island as it will restrict access to many of the locations you want to visit. We or other guests have no trouble entering or leaving the property because they have read the instructions. we usually hire a Vauxhall Corsa. eg. if you had tried the car park at the palace gardens you would have not got in. Another of the don’ts. Make sure you have the villa instructions with you, you sent your wife and children in a TAXI to the house without providing the correct information to the driver, while you went of someplace else, leaving our representative to help your wife. Another don’t. We state that if you find anything wrong or breakages in the villa that you report them to our representative, you however left all your complaints to your review. There was a slow water leak on the cold water pipe that feeds the lower floor This pooled behind the wall in the bedroom and caused small damp seepages in the laundry room. The damage was mostly due to salt activity in the plaster. If you had looked closely you would have seen white crystals of salt in the damage. This is a problem with the unwashed aggregates on the island. The pooling in the wall of the bedroom did progress to some algae and fungus. You should have reported this as soon as you found it, we are glad that the water leak did not flood the villa. Plumbers and decorators are waiting to do modifications and repairs. We are sorry the colour scheme of the house did not meet your tastes, but you obviously did not look at the interior pictures of the villa when booking. Then feel fit to make petty complaints. The curtains. We are sorry that these were a bit frayed in the living room, this is caused by people being to lazy to draw them and running into the villa wet from being in the swimming pool. If these upset you so much we have numerous brand new replacements in the villa and could have been changed for you, if you had spoken to our representative. We are sorry you could not lay in bed and use the internet we have not had this complaint before as most guests want to spend their holiday exploring the island. We will look into a repeater for upstairs, as long it is easy use and tamper free. Your complaints about humidity, well you booked your break on a SUB TROPICAL island, climate humidity is something you have to live with and it causes all sorts of problems in all of the buildings on the island. Hot air close to the sea + cool building interiors = condensation. This can be alleviated with air conditioning but this has to be run all year round, is expensive and not green has to be maintained and cleaned. It would also greatly increase rental costs which we try and keep as low as possible. The turnaround time for guests leaving and arriving at the villa is approx. 4 hours hence cleaning is the priority. This is why we ask all guests to report anything that is not working or damaged. (You failed) there were spare shower heads at our other villa. The stains on the family shower room tray are due to reactions to the chemicals in the water supply and not dirt. The soft play mats in the playroom were not dirty, the black comes from the mats breaking down in the humid and hot environment, these have been removed and we will replace with light coloured ones when available, thank you for pointing this out to us as we do not play on them. As for the villa being a Cash Cow well you are entirely wrong, the rental is kept affordable to our guests and usually just covers the yearly running and maintenance costs. I heard you were buying a villa in the north (where it is wetter and more damp) if you are thinking of renting you will soon find that it is not a get rich quick project. You will also find everything has to be simple for guests. It is a shame that you were unable to make us aware of these problems during your stay. Must have slipped your mind but you remembered them when you got home. Sorry to have held your deposit return but from previous experience bad reviews have been left to hide damage the guests have done to the property. This has now been refunded. Mr Mrs JM Melhuish
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir können auf jeden Fall die Villa weiter empfehlen. Uns hat es sehr gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hervorragend Haus, es lässt keine Wünsche offen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid friendly pool. Beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

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