Peaceful Lake-front Home with Beautiful View. Swim from private dock!

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Private dock perfect for relaxing, fishing, and swimming

Hot tub perfect for relaxing after a long day

This cabin is located in the private/gated community of Riverbend at Lake Lure

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8218.3 sq m

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Hot tub
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Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Lake Lure, NC

Lake Lure
‪5 min drive‬
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
‪15 min drive‬
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
‪17 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Red Canoe, located in Riverbend of Lake Lure in Lake Lure, NC will provide you with a quiet get-away on a serene mountain lake and a fun-filled family vacation paradise with loads of outdoor activities. You will find that “The Red Canoe” on Mirror Lake will surpass your expectations. We have achieved Super Host Status on AIRBNB!

The house, with its dramatic wood cathedral ceilings and gorgeous real oak floors is furnished with a touch of country elegance. The entry level includes a wide-open, fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a big country table that can easily accommodate your group and a great room with two sofas located in front of the stone fireplace. The other end of the great room includes an additional dining area with a beautiful table and chairs seating 6.

From here, you step onto the large deck overlooking the tranquil 40-acre private lake—enjoy the barbecue, and the outdoor patio table and chairs. The entry level also includes two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with 2 twin beds, and a full bath. The upstairs loft has a beautiful master suite with a king size bed, a shower, bathroom.

On the lower floor, the well equipped kids’ quarters includes a big screen TV, WI-FI, Foosball table, ping ping table and enough table games and puzzles to entertain all week. There is also a children's-room with 4 twin bunk beds should someone want to sleep downstairs. A convenient full bath and laundry room are located in the basement.

Out the lower level back door, follow the short set of steps down to the lake to find an ample sunbathing deck, swimming dock, a canoe, two kayaks, a paddle boat, a paddle board. Life jackets and paddles are in the basement. There is an additional picnic table outside overlooking the lake and fire-pit down by the lake for an evening with the family or friends.

This home is located in the gated community of Riverbend within 15 minutes of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and shopping. There are two private lakes in the community - Big Mirror Lake and Little Mirror Lake. They both allow for canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. No motorized boats are allowed, which makes this also a great swimming lake. There is private access to the Broad River, an "Old Swimming Hole", picnic area, gazebo, pavilion, hiking trails, beach area, swimming, fishing, and BBQ grills for your enjoyment. The Nature Walk is equipped with picnic tables and a picturesque waterfall. It is a great area for exploring the natural rock & stone river banks and just enjoying nature!

Red Canoe Features
3 BR + Bunk Area
3 BA

Sleeps: Maximum 8 people (including kids)
WI-FI: Yes

Smart TV / Roku
Grill: Gas

Non-Smoking

Central A/C – Heat
Paddle boat, paddle board, Canoes and two kayaks
Linens & Towels

Property manager

Brody Fister/ Aaron Fister

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this chalet is on the waterfront. Chimney Rock State Park and CMLC Florence Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

Canopy Ridge Farm - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Lake Lure - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Lake Lure Adventure Company - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 17 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬13 min drive
‪Legends on the Lake - ‬13 min drive
‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬15 min drive
‪Village Scoop - ‬19 min drive
‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lake-front Home with Beautiful View. Swim from private dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lake-front Home with Beautiful View. Swim from private dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lake-front Home with Beautiful View. Swim from private dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lake-front Home with Beautiful View. Swim from private dock! located?

This family-friendly Lake Lure chalet is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Lure and Canopy Ridge Farm. Lake Lure Adventure Company is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

11 Sept 2024

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

Fun days at the lake

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute lake house

Had a great time, beautiful view, and the lake was great. The kitchen was stocked well with everything you need. However, the paddle boat was broken and we were not able to use it. The hot tub worked great! Would recommend and would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

danielle n.

10 July 2024

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

Just a short walk to the lake

The lake and water accessories available were nice to have (kayak, paddleboard, fishing poles). There were Fish to catch as well. You could easily kayak to the beach area also. An older property and not the most comfortable beds, and the basement had a basement smell, but everything we needed was available and there was enough space for everyone to gather and eat together. I wish there had been more dishwasher soap and trash bags. You will have to drive your trash to the exit when you leave. The price was very reasonable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

21 Aug 2023

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

Delightful retreat

The two things I wished I had known were: the wifi is unreliable. I tried to make a brief appearance on Zoom calls for work and it would not support that (it's just a T Mobile cell hotspot, and mostly had only 2 bars when we were there. on Speed Tests it clocked anywhere between <1MBps and 10Mbps - as luck would have it, <1 when I was trying to get through to work). I have Verizon on my phone and had only 1 bar at the house. I had told people I was available and so had to drive and sit in the local grocery store parking lot to make calls.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan l.

13 July 2023

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

Beautiful location!

Great beautiful location! Wonderful family vacation! Peaceful and quiet!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

22 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing

The property was well maintained, clean and well appointed. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Just two this time but would be wonderful for a large family gathering

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

16 Apr 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Easy to rent. Good communication with owners. Enjoyed the property. It is close to lake lure with out being in the busy part. Mirror lake was really peaceful and we pretty much had it to ourselves. It is in a nice gated community that is spread out. Awesome trip. 100% would book and stay here again. House has everything you need. The only negative mark I have is the size of the dock. It is tiny. Something tells me that it has to be though since they all seemed to be roughly the same size.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

25 Feb 2023

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

Short getaway

Overall a great experience. The house was as described. My only complaint was there were several roaches in the living room/kitchen area, and roach droppings in areas. The house was clean, however I hate roaches. The house probably could use pest control

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

29 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed 4 beautiful days at The Red Canoe. Being fall the leaves were turning and the view of the lake from the house and the dock were stunning. The canoes, kayaks and paddle boat provided were wonderful for paddling around the lake. The house was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked to cook our meals at the house. Fun game area in the basement. Enjoyed the hot tub. The loft area with the king bed was very comfortable. Since it doesn't have walls noise does carry up to the loft but we found if you turn on the bathroom fan it acted as white noise. We took a trip to Chimney Rock and explored Lake Lure but most of our time we enjoyed just relaxing, enjoying the peace and quiet and the beauty. We definitely would love to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

26 Aug 2018

Relaxing break

The house was clean and comfortable with all the things we needed for a week stay. We loved the hot tub and walking down to the dock for fishing, swimming or canoeing. We explored the area as well and enjoyed the beach, mini golf, hiking and a few good dinners out. The grocery was pretty close as well so we could prepare several dinners at the house. All in all, a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn D.

2 Aug 2018

Get away from it all!

We enjoyed our time at the Red Canoe. The setting is awesome. Having a private lake with canoes and stand up paddle board to explore was really nice. The "neighborhood" is so quiet and beautiful. We loved the swimming hole, beach and waterfall. The house is very well equipped. My boys loved the Foosball table in the evenings and we made some great memories with our inability to play ping pong. The only thing I wish I would have realized before booking this home is that the master bedroom/bathroom is in the loft with no actual door. Between those that snore in the family and mixed sleep schedules (some stay up late, some get up early), the master bedroom can hear everything happening on the main level and vice versa. Otherwise we greatly enjoyed our stay and John and Madelyn were very nice to work with!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Micah L.

7 June 2018

Total Waste of Vacation Time and Money

We spent three weeks searching for an awesome place to visit for our annual Family Vacation. When we saw Red Canoe with all its wonderful reviews and a long list of desirables we knew we had found it. We booked it and anxiously awaited our stay. The plan was to spend some time out in the backyard playing corn hole, swinging in the hammock, and throwing the frisbee around. We were excited to spend time swimming in the lake. The house offered everything you could ask for. That's the vacation we paid over a thousand dollars for. But here is what actually happended. The first thing when we arrived the dirt road just before the driveway had a huge mound of rock and dirt and gullies the full distance across the road. We should have been told we would need a 4x4. Every time we entered and exited the house we had to tear up the bottom of our car. On the third day a man in a tractor came and fixed the road. When we went inside we unpacked and headed downstairs to play ping pong and checkers. In moments it became apparent that the place was overrun with spiders. I don't mean we saw a few spiders and I'm whining. No, there were spiders everywhere. Everytime you moved a spider was fleeing. We decided it was probably just because that was the basement and it wouldn't be so bad upstairs. Later that night I was in the recliner and had grabbed a blue blanket from the closet. I fell asleep and woke up to see a giant black spider climbing across my lap. I screamed and threw the blanket away and watched in horror as three spiders scurried out from the blanket I was sleeping under!!! The next day we decided to get outside. Only the yard hadn't been mowed in a long time and it wasn't exactly the paradise we were hoping for. The Lake, ironically called Mirror Lake, was brown the entire trip. At first we hoped it was just from rain stirring it up but instead the entire time the lake looked like a giant mud puddle. I have pictures. Lake Lure, right down the road is clear and lovely but this isn't a place you would want to swim in. I could go on but I hate to be the one to leave a bad review. But the thing is, I hate even more that we wasted our Family Vacation on a spider infested house next to a giant mud puddle. Plus, all of that money for this type of experience. We have spent less and had far better vacations. We travel twice a year so we travel quite a bit and this is only the second bad review I have ever left. I wish someone had told me before we booked.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Chapel Hill

23 Apr 2018

Peaceful, family friendly, wonderful lake house!

We stayed at the Red Canoe twice in the last year while attending Tryon International Equestrian Center events. My mother, wife, two kids, and other family members all loved the Red Canoe's convenience to Tyron, clean house, hot tub, private dock, canoes, paddle boats, and relaxing atmosphere. We love to cook and the kitchen had everything we needed. The view from the porch was delightful, especially over dinner. While we did not use the firepit, it is on the list for next time! The owners, John and Madeline were *very* responsive to our inquiries and were great hosts. We highly recommend this lake house and look forward to staying there again! Thank you, John and Madeline!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Monica B.

31 Aug 2017

The house and property were beautiful and very comfortable.

The location was near many interesting places like Asheville, the Biltmore, Chimney Rock and the town of Lake Lure. Since we had rainy weather almost every day, we were close enough to take road trips to the Smokey Mountains and Clingmans Dome, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt Mitchell, Maggie Valley to see the Wheels Through Time museum. We also visited Asheville for a couple of meals and a tour of the Biltmore and wine tasting at their vineyards. We had a great time exploring the area and staying in the very comfortable home, The Red Canoe.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave Wendy C.

31 Aug 2017

Second year and doesn't disappoint!

had another great week at the red canoe! weather a little rainy this year but had plenty to do both at the house and in the area! very clean and all the amenities of home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

23 July 2017

Spacious home, great view

Our family loved our stay at the Red Canoe! Three floors provided plenty of space for everyone's activities. The kids took over the small dining area and the downstairs, but we still ate dinner together in the extra dining space in the sunroom or on the deck. The lake was warm and clean. We rowed the canoes and paddle board, even watched the sunrise. For most of the week, we had the smallish, quiet lake to ourselves. The wifi seemed to be spotty throughout the area, which was one of two inconveniences of the house. The other: the third floor master suite lacked optimum privacy, except for the bathroom of course. But, I'm happy to trade the privacy for the airy, bright, spacious home with the fantastic lake view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

17 July 2017

Lovely, tranquil lake home

We had a wonderful family vacation at the Red Canoe! Our first impressions of the home were positive, especially the view of the lake from the living room. There was plenty of space in each bedroom and having three bathrooms was a plus. We enjoyed the paddleboat, canoes and paddle board every single day since our weather each day was beautiful. While traveling in to the Lake Lure area, we found two outstanding restaurants--LaStrada and Larkins on the Lake. (Excellent food and service at both!) Our family members spent a lot of time reading, relaxing and recharging. The house was clean and had everything we needed for cooking and baking. I even made a birthday cake for my husband's/granddaughter's birthday during our stay. The only suggestion I would make is for the cookware to be upgraded a bit. The saucepan and large pot we used most had seen better days, but other than that, the kitchen is very well equipped with everything one could possibly need. Thank you to John and Madelyn Tyson for making all the planning an easy task. John answered each email I had quickly and efficiently. I would strongly recommend Red Canoe to anyone looking for a lovely, tranquil lake home in the Lake Lure area. Cindy (Hughesville, Pennsylvania)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D., Charleston, SC

11 July 2017

Perfect Family Mountain Getaway

The phrase "beautiful and peaceful" in the description is an understatement. My husband and I spent a week at the Red Canoe with our three teenage daughters. We felt we were on a private lake as we rarely saw anyone while using the shady dock or canoeing around Mirror Lake - which lives up to its name. There were several unexpected happy surprises with this property that I did not see shared in other reviews or in the description - the house provides amazing WIFI service (important when traveling with teens), ample soft towels (more than we needed), large empty pantry in the kitchen and lots of games and gear for keeping busy on rainy days. Unlike many of the houses on Lake Lure this home is in a development that provides plenty of green space between the homes. The location was close to Lake Lure / Chimney Rock attractions and Ingles Grocery Store which has just about anything you can think of from freshly ground peanut butter and specialty cheeses to swimming equipment. We highly recommend visiting Chimney Rock State Park and for a nice easy walk in the woods the trails across from Ingles Grocery are lovely. They Old Rock Cafe has good sandwiches and amazing fried pickles. We also really enjoyed the prime rib sandwiches at Medina's Village Bistro. The week flew by and we can't thank the owners enough for providing a location that helped us create very special life long memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candice E.

4 Apr 2017

Wonderful house, every amenity, gorgeous location

I stayed for a girls' weekend with my sister and best friend. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well supplied with dishes and utensils - we cooked and ate in most of the time. We had a great time playing ping pong, foosball and sitting on the dock watching the ducks and geese. The location is great - and there were not too many stairs going down to the water. The hot tub was very relaxing and we also watched a movie (it took awhile to figure out how to get the DVD player to actually play). It's a short drive in to the house on the unpaved roads but they were well maintained and we had no trouble. The bedrooms are very nicely set up - we didn't even use the kids bunk room in the basement. We would love to come back to the Red Canoe!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Yevgeniy K.

6 Dec 2016

Beautiful place, although the overall price is a little bit over.

We had a very good time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sherry D., Simpsonville

25 Nov 2016

Very Cozy Home

The home is very cozy and great for families with children. The layout is very nice with lots of outdoor space and a beautiful Lake front view. The dock is on a cove, so the location offers lots of privacy. The firepit and benches are great for roasting marshmallows at night. I felt the house needed a little work by adding kitchen gadgets, cooking utinsils, serving pieces, dinner plates/ flatware and glasses, etc. There are many items like wine opener, can opener, pizza cutter, etc that can be purchased at Dollar General. . The TV'S also need upgrading. This is a nice home but it's a premium priced rental so it needs a little TLC to support the rental cost.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

2 Nov 2016

Wonderful lakefront home, perfect for so many activities or simply doing nothing at all!

This was my family's first lake-oriented vacation as we have spent the past 30 years enjoying an Oceanside rental on Hilton Head Island. Hurricane Michael changed our plans this year, and we were fortunate enough to book this wonderful property at the very last minute. My husband and I and our 4 adult children enjoyed everything this little gem had to offer. We canoed and paddle boarded, swam from the dock, fished on serene Mirror Lake, roasted hot dogs at the fire pit, snoozed in the hammock, and played some serious ping pong tournaments! The home has very comfortable common space for enjoying meals together and just appreciating the beautiful lake views. The location was perfect for a side trip into Asheville, as well as numerous hiking opportunities for all of us. The home was very clean, and a minor housekeeping issue was dealt with very quickly and professionally! Thanks John! Maybe it was the mountain air, or the daily activities, or a great mattress; but I slept like a baby each night of our stay (and this is noteworthy)! We loved our first lake/mountain vacation! It will not be our last! We're "hooked"! (Though, sadly, no fish were...)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

23 Sept 2016

Wonderful place with great amenities

Beautiful house on a gorgeous private lake. Excellent amenities including 2 canoes, a paddle board, and a paddle-boat. Kids loved the Foosball table and especially the ping-pong table during rainy days, of which there were many. A beautiful dock for swimming, jumping and just enjoying all kinds water fun. Fishing was decent during our 2-week August stay, but we had to really work to get bass -- somewhat successful with Carolina rigs. Kids were able to catch sunfish right off the dock with bobber and worms. Lots of fun stuff to do nearby and the kids really enjoyed mining for gems and rocks, hiking, snorkeling in the Broad river and geocashing. Adults enjoyed the relaxation and the spacious house with large sitting and eating areas. Another huge plus is that there is a grocery store nearby (~4.4 miles away), so you don't have to lug all your food with you and can acquire necessities with very little effort during your stay. A huge thanks to our gracious hosts for allowing us to stay at the Red Canoe.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

24 Aug 2016

Making memories at the Red Canoe

We had a wonderful stay at the Red Canoe. The weather was perfect. The property was lovely and the home was very clean, beautiful and very inviting. The homeowners were such a joy to work with and my family is already asking to stay there again next summer!!! Thanks again for a great vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ellen f.

23 Aug 2016

Our vacation

This property was great. Very well appointed and very clean. Plenty of play things for the kids. I would recommend an upgrade to the Main floor Television to a large Flat Screen. That room holds the most people at the same time. I would love to rent this again next year. Our thanks to the Tysons for allowing our dog Jaxon to accompany us.!

About the host

Hosted by Brody Fister/ Aaron Fister

My wife and I live in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. After having spent several years in Alaska, we fell in love with the mountains. Asheville and the Lake Lure area have been long time favorites for us where we now call home.

Why they chose this property

We love the peacefulness of Mirror Lake and the Riverbend amenities as well as the surrounding Lake Lure / Chimney Rock community. In addition, we love nature and wildlife. Riverbend is a great location for nature lovers and there is an abundance of wildlife such as deer, turkey, river otters, raccoons, waterfowl, birds and more.

What makes this property unique

The Red Canoe in Lake Lure is conveniently located to Asheville, Hendersonville, Chimney Rock, the Biltmore Estate and numerous outdoor recreational sites.

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