| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 5 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/12/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our house Guest Book) "Robin, this place is wonderful! The view, the
homey-ness, comfortable, we loved it! We truly enjoyed ourselves, walking the
beach and the Lobster Pound...great place to get fresh seafood. Thank you so
much for working with us last minute, it was just what we needed to unwind
and relax. We enjoyed every minute in this magical place." Gina and Glen
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Schoumaker
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| 08/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest book) " We're so happy we've stumbled upon this Shangrila in
Manomet. The kids were so excited when we got here, they couldn't wait for
the car to stop before beginning the fun. How can 7 days go so fast...?" The
Collins/Wands Crew "This house ROCKS!" says Beabe.
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Collins Family
New Jersey
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| 08/02/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest Book) "Robin, the house was great and we had everything we
needed. It was terrific being so close to the beach, and being able to walk
down to it was idyllic. We had a wonderful time walking on the beach and
finding beautiful rocks and 1800s era pennies. Our dog loved it also, it was
nice being able to bring him with us. Thank you." The Hagstroms.
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Hagstrom
New York
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| 07/31/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest Book) " Robin, Thanks so much for working with us with
such grace so that we could finally get to come to your beautiful house. We
lacked for absolutely nothing and had a lovely time. Best wishes to you and
we hope to be back." Kimberly Reed
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REED
Nashville, Tenn
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| 07/12/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest Book) " Robin and John, your House by the Sea is beautiful.
Idyllic is the word that comes to mind. The house is full of character and you
have thought of every detail in your decorating and amenities inside and out.
Staying here has made my husband and son's first visit to Massachusetts and
my return after 35 years very special. Thank you for a wonderful week!"
Susan, Dennis and James
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Gasber
Lombard, IL
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| 06/29/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from a lovely, humorous email) "Dear Robin, as always, our experience with
a Jareaux property was outstanding. I love - love - love to admire your
decorating skills and your ability to retain the historic beauty of a home. We
had a lot of fun debating for days about which place we liked the best,
"SandyToes" or "House by the Sea." It was a very close contest and ended up
being a draw...we concluded that SandyToes had a slight lead as a house, but
that Manomet had a slight lead as a beach. Bottom line, we loved 'em both!
You might be amused by this anecdote, as a contrast to the way you conduct
your rentals. We belatedly decided we needed to rent a second, "lesser"
house to accommodate any visitors that might come for a day or two to say
hi to my parents...basically, we just wanted to have some bedrooms and
showers available for them to use, if they chose to stay overnight. My
husband, John, and I would stay at that house to oversee. The house rented
for $2800 and was on Manomet Point. We arrived at 4:00, the designated
check-in time. We walked in and found that the house hadn't been cleaned.
We were welcomed by cigarette ashes in the sinks, dirty towels on the
bathroom floors, unmade beds with the previous tenants' linens still on them,
dirty dishes in the sink, etc. There was even a dog poo on the deck. So
gross! As I was getting out my cell phone to call the landlord, he arrived at
the house and explained they had been at a graduation (okay...?). So, we had
to keep our luggage in the car and drive to HBTS while they cleaned. They
called me at 8:30 p.m. (!!!) to tell me the house was now ready. True, the
house was now spotlessly cleaned but, as they say, you only get one chance
to make a first impression. Also, the house was essentially unusable for our
first day and we were very disappointed. The house was subsequently
referenced in conversation, for our remaining days, as The Dog Poo House.
What else can you do but laugh...So, you see, you have spoiled us for life!
Nothing else can ever come close to your house management skills, for our
Massachusetts trips!
My parents spoke glowingly about you and about how much I would like you
if I met you. You made them feel very welcome. I am glad we had such a
lovely place to celebrate. Dad has been battling cancer, so it is important for
us to make these memories.
Your properties are a like a box of gourmet chocolates...all divine, and so
much fun to sample and savor! Thanks again. Have a great day!-- Leslie
(from Robin- Thank YOU, Leslie for your kind words and good humor, and
thank you for letting me post your email!)
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Leslie Smurthwaite
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| 06/21/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "House by the Sea" was the icing on the cake as we
celebrated our 50th Anniversary with our family. We had many golden moments
and everyone enjoyed this lovely home, interior and exterior, the porch,
barbecue area, the beach, your beautiful flowers, the birds, the view, and on and
on I could go. Every member of the family agreed that this was a great place for
our celebration. Thank you so much. (Lisa and Michael did get to go to
"SandyToes" - another jewel by the Sea. God bless ! --Louise and Larry Lynch
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Lynch-Smuthwaite
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| 06/15/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest Book) " House by the Sea was the icing on the cake as we
celebrated our 50th Anniversary with our family. We had many golden
moments and everyone enjoyed your lovely house, interior and exterior, the
porch, the BBQ area, the beach, your beautiful flowers, the birds, the beach,
and on and on I could go. Every member of the family agreed that this was a
great place for our celebration. Thank you so much. God bless!" Louise, Larry
and family
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Smurthwaite
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| 06/13/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(From our house guestbook)
"Enchanting is the word that best captures our experience here." - Stacey
and Russell Noll and Family
(homeowner comment: Thank you to the wonderful Noll family, who left the
house in excellent condition, so that our cleaners are busy cleaning an
already clean house. What perfect guests !)
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Noll
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| 06/06/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guest book) "...Enchanting is the word that best captures our
experience at House by the Sea." -- Stacey, Russel and family
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Noll
USA
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| 10/29/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our Guest Book) This was our first visit to Manomet and we loved every
minute of our stay! The house, the views, walks on the beach, the sounds of
the ocean at night at our doorstep, not to mention the lobster and the
steamers! We were happy to spend our time right here the whole week.
Hopefully, we will be back as soon as next year." Jack and Susan, Toronto
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Koenka
Canada
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| 10/17/08 |
Positive
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What a fantastic place "House by the Sea" is!! This was our first time visiting the Cape and your home was the perfect place to spend the week! This house was perfect for our family as we all had private space when we needed it. The special touch of a
note to welcome us to your home started our stay off nicely. We loved the front porch swing, especially in the mornings to watch the sun come up.
What a great location for anything and everything you could want to do; shopping, Martha's Vineyard, golf....you have it all.
Thanks for a great vacation!!
The Sandman Family |
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Mary and Bill Sandman
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| 09/02/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, comfortable, I can't say enough about it!"
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Megan Erkel
North Carolina
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| 07/06/08 |
Positive
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| We went to House by the Sea for the first family vacation in years. There was 9 of us and there was so much to see and do that we were amazed. The kitchen was amazing and we had our meals on the enclosed porch. For those who were book lovers, we had an opportunity to read by the sea and enjoy the sea air. We hope to have an opportunity to visit again one day. Thanks again. |
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Robin Rosenberg, South Jersey, USA
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| 06/22/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook)
"What an enjoyable and relaxing time... especially tanning in the yard...Listening
to the birds sing and the calming of ocean waves along with the smells which
the ocean brings... sweet fragarance of roses and the Peace that God provides.
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Cedarstrom
New York
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| 06/08/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook:)
" What an amazing home! We are so happy to spend this week in such a
beautiful home with such an inspiring view. Sitting the porch or in the
hammock, listening to waves crash on the beach below. Lobster Hut carry-out
dow the steps to a perfect picnic on the white-sand beach. Kids sailing on their
"deep-sea adventure" in the blow up pool far out to sea. We wish we could stay
longer. Thank you! " Dennis, Tracee, Katie, Joe, Jake, and Kay L.
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Varni Family
California
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| 06/09/07 |
Positive
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I could not begin to say enough about our stay at "House by the Sea" We arrived late from the Boston Airport. When we drove up and saw the house lit up against the night sky it was such a welcoming sight. They had left every single light on in the house I think. Every lamp! It felt so welcoming!
Our group was 8 Pastor's wives who go somewhere different every year to "recharge!" This house was perfect for that. It had plenty of bathrooms and plenty of space!
Everything written in the web site is true. You will NOT be disappointed renting this place. We spent two days just enjoying the house and the surroundings!
Robin and John are wonderful people who are there in a flash if you encounter any problem.
I want to return with my family now!
Thanks Robin and John. We loved your house and loved meeting you! |
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Judy, Calgary, AB, Canada
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| 10/08/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We've had an absolutely magical stay at House by the Sea and this beautiful
area. We've spent a day in Plymouth, 2 or 3 days around Cape Cod, a day in
Boston and a day on Martha's Vineyard. Oh, and we spent a day milling around
the house and playing on the beach (it is october, after all) for some R and R
time. All in all, we love the area and have thoroughly enjoyed staying at this
wonderful house (my dad said he'd love to live in this house permanently - it's a
wonderful design.)"
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Hoyle
England and New Jersey
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| 07/28/06 |
Positive
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| As the other comments indicate, this house is fabulous! It is better than the pictures show -- the view just cannot be captured accurately in a photo. It is a very special place and is perfect for a family gathering. The owners have done a great job making the house comfortable for guests and insuring you have a great experience there. They live nearby and are very responsive if there is any question or issue. We hope to experience House by the Sea again in the future! |
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Cummiskey Family
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| 06/09/06 |
Positive
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| The house and location are even more gorgeous than the photos show - plenty of room for our family of 4 adults and 4 kids under 6. We had a wonderful time on the huge wraparound porch, the rope swing, the hammock, the adirondack chairs. When the tide is out there is amazing beachcombing, and the view is spectacular. This is the best house by far that we saw on all of our walks and drives in the area, and Manomet beats the pants off the Cape for natural beauty. The house is located in a gorgeous hilly neighborhood of friendly people, and Robin and John have decorated it and renovated it beautifully while staying true to its original character. We had a magical vacation at the House by the Sea, everything we had hoped for. |
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JoAnn, Pompano Beach, FL |
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Homeowner Response:
PROSPECTIVE GUESTS --PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OLDEST COMMENTS ARE LISTED FIRST. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE MOST RECENT COMMENTS FROM OUR WONDERFUL GUESTS...
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| 06/05/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Robin and John: Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job
refurbishing this house and sharing it with us. We could not imagine a more
perfect location, gorgeous porch and lawn, or a more thoughtfully decorated
and appointed home. Every single room has such a fantastic view. We spent
many happy days just on the porch, in front of the fire, on the hammock and
rope swing. The 4 kids, all 6 and under, had so much laughter and joy here.
4things we would heartily recommend: Cappy's Pizza, a day trip to Nantucket
on the Fast Ferry, and Plymouth. Thank you so much for everything. Your
exquisite description on VRBO website was ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! -- Saul,
JoAnn, Sam, Sophia, Max, Dana, Sarah and Emma.
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Saul, JoAnn and the kids
Florida
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| 03/31/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What is better than falling asleep and waking up to the sound of ocean
waves?...Nothing that we can think of! Have had a wonderful week here visiting
from Maine, Connecticutt and Germany. This house has made us all feel at home
and we love it" -Eva...
"I have had an absolutely wonderful time here. We have gone to the beach every day. This is one of the nicest places I've ever been. Thank you"-Sabine (Germany)
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DeWitz/Oliver families
Maine, Connecticutt, Germany
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| 09/11/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you for sharing "House by the Sea" with us. It is a very charming home
and neighborhood. It was quiet, peaceful, and a relaxing stay. Thanks for
sharing a little bit of paradise with us."
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Leslie,Elmer,Ray, Cassidy K.
Pittsburgh, PA
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| 09/04/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) What a wonderful week of absolute rest, relaxation, and renewal. Cocktails and
Scrabble on the table at 5. Dinner at 8pm. We only went out twice for dinner!
Jogging and walk to store for newspaper, 3 hour breakfasts in the ocean view.
This house is just ideal for us. We love the old-fashioned spell of House by the
Sea-- swings, hammocks, nooks. Perfect house and week-is it available next
year? (2005)
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Georgia and Mark P.
New York
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| 08/28/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "We have vacationed together for nearly a decade and found "Paradise by the
Sea" to be the BEST experience EVER ! We feel fortunate to have found such a
home with the greatest amenities and a caring owner's touch. Our favorite
activities included walking and biking along Manomet Lane, visiting the
beach, collecting hermit crabs and some beautiful sunshine. A few of us
frequented both courses at Pine Hills Golf Club. The kids enjoyed Plimoth
Plantation loved the Pirate Cruise. Little Mickey asked his mom, "Can this be
our beach house every year?" The porch overlooking the water and the
company of old friends will always stay with us. Thank you for sharing such a
beautiful place with us -- we took care of your home with great pride. Thank
you! See you next year !!
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Branti, Morelli, Lamia
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| 08/21/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "We don't want to leave !!! The House by the Sea is unbelievable; the elegant
charm, the VIEW (double-underlined) everything is perfect. All ten of us from
ages 86 to 4 love your home here. The old fashioned serenity and relaxation
was felt by all. Thank you from all of us. Goodbye House by the SEA!"- Kathy,
Phil, GiGi, Ralph, Diki, Bradley+Samantha, David, Karen+Katie.
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Moore family
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| 08/14/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "Dear Robin and John:
We could not have asked for a better vacation. House by the Sea is fabulous.
You both definitely know what you are doing. The kitchen & house are
appointed beautifully. We grilled all but one night-- we never left except to
go to the bait shop and to dinner once. The beach is amazing and so are all
of your neighbors. They are all very lovely people. I was actually hoping for a
storm to come through so we could watch from the porch -- maybe next
year. The girls couldn't get enough of the beach, lots of wonderful children to
play with. The only sad point was that we actually had to leave. Thank you for
a wonderful piece of paradise." The Comis family.
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Comis family
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| 07/31/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "The House by the Sea is amazing!! The kitchen is perfectly stocked, we always
had everything we needed. We got a lot of use out of the porch every day
including parties, games, naps and stargazing. With 4 generations in and out we
had plenty of space. Other than the house, our favorite spots include the
Lobster Pound, Rabbit Pond (warm water swimming) and the best of all, Gellar's.
Thank you for helping us enjoy yet another memorable year in Manomet.
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VanCourt, Robinson, Moss, Young
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| 07/17/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "House by the Sea" was just how we dreamed it would be. We enjoyed every
single day of our stay. Waking up and going to bed with the sounds of the ocean
was wonderful! But what made this place very special were the people living
around us. They were loving and caring and made our stay a stay to remember.
As soon as we come back home we will find out when our summer vacation will
be next year- right after we will give you a call for a reservation. For us - coming here- was like coming HOME !!! Thanks for everything." Tina, Helmut, Luca, Nick
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Borgers family
Germany
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| 07/10/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "Dear Robin and John,
You have the sincere thanks of the Dowling family for sharing your House by the
Sea - again. We enjoyed the most beautiful weather we could have wished for. It
was a precious frmily time to sit, talk, read, sing, play, swim, play games, eat,
eat, eat and sit around the campfire. House by the Sea will always have a special
place in our hearts."
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Dowling family
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| 07/03/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "Picture perfect !! Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful home in a more
scenic setting. I'll treasure my memories of House by the Sea until next time."
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M. Campbell
Massachusetts
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| 06/16/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "What a fastastic house and setting! You've done a great job and we all had a
wonderful time exploring the cape, walking the beach, and meeting up with
family. Provincetown is a great trip and Plymouth and the Plantation were were
the visit. What a memorable trip."
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Ryder-Jones
Ireland
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| 06/16/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "The Girls "40th" week at the sea...This home is magical and FAR EXCEEDED all
our expectations. 7 girls, 1 house, 7 days of sunshine, a wonderful combo. We
would all love to come back with our spouses and families one day soon. Thank
you so much for everything."
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Alexa & friends
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| 09/04/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "We had a great time-the house is beautiful! We especially loved the porch
swing and watching the full moon rise over the water. We have 7 kids 4months
to 8 years and since the weather was fantastic, we never left the beach. We have
made memories here that will last a lifetime. (P.S. The striper fishing was a
blast!)"
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Beal family, Smack family
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| 08/08/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "Gulls honking their welcome to the rising sun...the soft breeze scented by sea
and sand...the fres air of the evening when day is done... the laughs, stories,
memories that will linger long afterwards... We hope that all who visit here will
have as enjoyable a time as we did. House by the Sea was a wonderful place for
our vacation." Mari, Lynne, Tim and John
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Ryan family
Ireland
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| 08/01/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) "We had a wonderful stay at House by the Sea! The sunrises, the birds, the
hammock, the breezes -- paradise! We can't remember the last time we were
this relaxed. Thanks for the tip about the Lobster Pound - yummy! Thanks
again, Andy, Amy, Chris, Jason, Beth and Rebecca
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Gallen family
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| 07/09/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(from our guestbook) " We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful house. Thank you for our best family
vacation yet! Great fishing, wonderful neighbors, and lovely sunrises (caught a
40 inch striper!) We hope to return next summer. Thanks again."
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Turnquist family
Texas
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