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Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach

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Beach home w/ pier only 110 steps  between Gulf of Mexico + Sarasota Bay
Bridge Street Pier view while listening to live music from Bridgetender + lights
New heated pool 10 feet from Bay + Dock with spa jets + seats to look out to bay
Sunrise with kayaks, fire pit, and chairs on paver patio next to Sarasota Bay
Fire pit fun with pier lights and Bradenton lights twinkling in the background

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bay Bedroom next to Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Garden View Queen Bedroom with En Suite Bath

1 Queen Bed

Northwest King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach

AMI Beach + Bay Home with Fishing Pier + Pool on Sarasota Bay
- "Dock of the Bay" / Entire garden-level first floor of duplex / "On the Water"
- This is the only 1 of 13 homes on Anna Maria Island that our family vacations at, which should tell you a ton!
• Unbelievable views of water + birds + wildlife + night lights!
• Relax with fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks/piers south of Cortez Bridge!
• Fish directly off our pier/dock including fishing rod holders!
• Soak in new heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour.
• 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• AMI properties with beach or gulf views go pitch-black at sunset all night until sunrise because there is zero context to view on the pitch-black Gulf of Mexico. Our home on Sarasota Bay has a fabulous ambiance of soft lights of the Cortez Bridge, Cortez fishing village, and Bradenton and Sarasota in the distance, which is fabulous in the evening! Being on south Sarasota Bay is the best ever and is exactly why our family vacations at this home instead of our Beach-view + Gulf-view homes!!
• All new sliding glass doors + deck panels + deck flooring + inside flooring + new 2nd bathroom + windows + aqua-marine siding costing $75,000 through whole home.
• Watch the amazing animal life swim + fly + sit from inside or outside your home including Dolphins, Manatees, Rays, Brown Pelicans, Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Osprey (Sea hawks), White Ibis, and Wood Duck raft/team/paddling either in the backyard or on the pier pilings or next to the sea wall or in Sarasota Bay.
• Walk our 2 Paddleboards + 2 Kayaks down concrete stairs directly from the seawall into Sarasota Bay 15 feet behind home or from Jet Ski dock + paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you like around AMI!
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms + lightning + even NASA rocket launches at Cape Canaveral on clear days or nights over the inter-coastal Sarasota Bay and see sheets of rainwater coming toward the home.
• Water views everywhere with 18 new windows + sliding glass doors all around the home.
• Enjoy the night lights of Bridge Street Pier, Cortez Bridge, downtown Sarasota, and the anchored boats in Sarasota Bay.
• Listen to Live Music while on the Dock/Deck/Backyard from the wonderful performers at Bridgetender Tiki Bar!
• Jet Ski (rent or bring your own Jet Ski) to ride it directly up onto our 2 Jet Ski docks.
• Boat Slip rental 4 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina - https://bradentonbeachmarina.com/boat-storage/
• Grill outdoors on deck
• Beach Jetty access into the Gulf of Mexico for views and fishing off Cortez Beach off 6th Street.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk + Coquina Boat ramp on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south.
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away.
• Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul or decaying plant smells.
• Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Renovated kitchen.
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or on Sarasota Bay or at Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless internet for webcasts.
• First floor of duplex is also available for family reunion or friends reunion, wedding, private party, and for complete privacy for the salt water pool + dock = see "On the Water" at www.Vrbo.com/1920035

Sleeping arrangements:
• King bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom with new vanity + new shower + toilet, closet, lights, ceiling fan.
• King bedroom 2 with Sarasota Bay views, glass French Doors, closet, lights, ceiling fan. Next to primary bathroom.
• Queen bedroom with closet, lights, and ceiling fan.
• Full sleeper sofa in living room.

Our original 1940 AMI home is renovated and much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.

Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.

Please consider bringing more family/friends to our 14 Florida Beach Homes or 8 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 4 Tennessee Lake/Country Homes on either Vrbo or the other primary platform. The number at the start are the # folks who can stay there:

Anna Maria Island Salt Life!

7 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 2nd floor - "Over the Water"
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920061?dateless=true
6 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 1st floor - "On the Water"
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920035?dateless=true

6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Views" - 2nd floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920266?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774464?dateless=true

8 • Gulf View Retreat - 150 5-stars - 2nd floor
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8 • Pool Side Retreat - 150 5-stars - 1st floor
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6 • Bridge Street Pier Beach House
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4 • Bridge Street Pier Phase Inn
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6 • Bridgeport #202 - Beach View Retreat
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6 • Bridgeport #203 - Sunset View Retreat
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772892?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #207 - Beach + Gulf View Retreat
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5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit B
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5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit C
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774461?dateless=true


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Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado

Property manager

Rex Geissler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fabulous for families!
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Events

No events allowed
Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 dog,NO pool area/hair/bark/furniture/bed/scratch
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping, drugs, cannabis home/property
Quiet Time Hours are 10 pm to 7 am or the Manatee County Sheriff will be called. Dock curfew 11 pm to 7 am. Pool curfew 12 am to 7 am. Not liable.
No party/drug/smoking/vaping is allowed. County Sheriff will be called for issues. Do not lean on windows/panels or go near neighbor sea walls!
Dog nails clipped short. Dog not on any furniture or bed. Dog does not bark much + not left alone much + not disturb any neighbor.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Coquina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach have a pool?

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

Is Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Bradenton Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Historic Bridge Street Pier and Cortez Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Bradenton Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

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

Amazing location and views

The property is close to everything you need and the pool is a really nice treat when you need to relax in the shade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Midwestern G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

We rented here because we thought we could keep our boat docked here. The rebuilt dock was constructed so high that boarding/y boarding would have been impossible without an extension ladder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Excellent villa bay side near Bridge Street

We really enjoyed this three bedroom villa! It’s in a great location just a few blocks south of Bridge Street… Close enough to walk to so many places but just far enough away so you don’t hear the noise from Bridge Street. The owners did a great job getting it back to excellent condition after the hurricanes. Beautiful view looking out to the bay from most of the Villa. Access to paddle boards and kayaks as well as fishing right off of the dock. Owners were excellent at communications and were extremely knowledgeable about the area since they own other properties nearby as well. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Great location and property

Beautiful view. Great property. Owner was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Gorgeous Getaway!

This property had the most amazing view of the Sarasota Bay! It was also within walking distance to Bradenton Beach and several restaurants. Our family loved having access to the kayaks and paddle boards. The kids also swam in the pool everyday during our stay which had an amazing view. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch or dinner. Rex was extremely nice and showed us around the property. He also told us stories about the house and hurricane clean up. We would love to vacation here again due to its prime location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Family getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. The location was perfect and you had everything we needed to enjoy cooking our meals at home. We would love to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great Location

My family had a great time . We loved kayaking and fishing. Close walk to the beach . Walking distance to restaurant ,shopping and ice cream . Have been vacationing on the island for the last 15 yrs my favorite place so far .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Excellent!

Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Best Location

This property is really at the best location! So nice to have access to kayaks, paddle boards, fishing right off the pier, a pool and still just a very short walk to the beach. Also so many shops/restaurants that you can walk to. It was really great for our family of 5. We ran it to a few hiccups, but the owner was SO responsive and handled everything so well. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Perfect vacation spot

This was our second stay at this property, this time we rented the bottom unit. Last years stay was pretty awesome & hard to imagine this one could top it; but it did with a pretty cool dolphin show right out in front of the dock! We would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA c.

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

Best Location on the Island

This place is amazing and location is the best on the island. The Bay is out your back door with a leisure pool and a very very short walk to the ocean. The walk to the beach was shorter than some of the homes where we were right on the beach. Added bonus, you never have to get in your car and leave. Numerous Restaurants within 1-2 blocks, 2 ice cream shops, Bridge Street that has cafes, restaurants, shops, Dairquiri Deck, music, a public pier, and Dolphin sight seeing tours. This property had everything you need to enjoy your stay. Paddle boards, kayaks, beach towels, sand toys and fishing poles (we didn’t use these last 2 things but our neighbor upstairs did). Also, I loved that they kept non perishable items that the previous person didn’t use ie (salt, pepper, spices, pancake mix, noodles) as well as left over sunscreen, books, aloe, dish pods, shampoo, conditioner, etc. They stock you well with paper towels and toilet paper and we only had to buy a small thing of each. I loved they thought of the small things like hand soap at each sink and tissues. So many other places don’t provide this and it is frustrating and helps save on cost and waste. We saw dolphins twice off the dock and a manatee. We would definitely return to this house and the 3 kids said it was the best vacation house and location to date. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Fun in the Sun

We had a wonderful stay. Excellent location and amenities! Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay U., Washington DC

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

Good stay

Good location & property, owner was fairly responsive to a couple of issues that popped up.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Awesome spot on the bay!

Great place and accommodating host. Bridge street- wow- live entertainment at 4 places within 3 blocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

aaron r.

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

Close to everything

This place was very clean. The set up is different we were in the lower level which felt like we were in a basement. The furniture and accommodation were nice but spartan
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location

It was an overall great experience. We were a little surprised with all the rules that were attached with this property and everything you have to do before you leave and during your stay. Make sure you read the rules BEFORE you purchase. If we read this we definitely would have stay elsewhere. We first came into the property and the pantry door fell on us. The toilet paper roll was messed up. It looks like mold is growing around the baseboards. The floor was pretty dirty when we first can into the apartment. Also this is an apartment that has another apartment on top of it and shares all the amenities. We did not know this but it could have been our fault for not reading it throughly. The location was great and what we were looking for. The paddle boards and kayaks were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeanny C.

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

Beautiful sunrises good location

The property is not on a road, it's actually in between 2 other homes that you have to squeeze your way in between them, then there was a large puddle of water from the rain, I had to crawl my way out of the passenger seat and there were 2 large trucks there along with an explorer in addition to mine. The view is beautiful, sunrises great, great kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds. Didn't like that the upstairs could share the pool and as they got in they would look in our window.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph F.

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

Great location

Great property nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great Choice

House was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed to have a great getaway weekend. Will definitely stay again for a longer period of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

You’re paying for location

Property needs better maintenance but overall great location for family. I was not impressed with rooms. The rooms were just weird spaces converted into sleeping arrangements? Not really worth what I paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Wonderful time

Wonderful vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect location for our family. The dock is beautiful, and the beach is just across the street. There were many things within walking distance. The little pool is just right to hang out in and watch the view. The home ist self was just right for our family. Clean, with everything that we could need. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Exactly what we were looking for in a vacation!

With the beach steps away, the bay and dock in back for fishing, and a jetted pool for relaxing this was just as described in the profile. This had something for everyone in our party. The nearby restraints, shopping, and nightlife catered to all! Rex was an exceptional property owner to work with and we will use his properties whenever possible! Thanks Rex!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Fantastic!

The setting with the dock and pool, ease of access to the beach, along with a short walk for dinner and shopping made this place simply perfect! The inside has been updated nicely. The other thing that made this property so nice was all the “extras” including provided linens and towels, well equipped kitchen, and all the kayaks, SUPB’s, and beach chairs/carts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

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

Beautiful location

The property was located at the best place on the island. Close to everything, beach, shops, restaurants. We got to see dolphins swim up to the dock, manatee swam under the dock. Good fishing too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rex Geissler

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Growing up in Florida, my wife enjoyed the best of the beaches. It was always a special time to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with family and friends. Michele had heard about the beaches south of Tampa where she grew up but did not experience them until we went to Nokomis Beach and Casey Key. We fell in love with the area. And since my husband is from Colorado and we live on a mountain property named Quartz Mountain Ranch, the island beaches give us an incredible contrast to the mountains.

Why they chose this property

Sarasota Bay water views and pier are incredible and beach 110 steps away are unbeatable. The fishing pier is fabulous for boats and the Jet Ski dock makes it great to rent or bring your own Jet Ski! And the evening thunderstorms and night-time lights are far better on Sarasota Bay for 10-15 hours per day than on the beach, which views are coal black all night!

Languages:

English

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