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THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lewes Beach, DE
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Downstairs w/bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach!

After submitting a Reservation Request, please monitor your email. We will send a response to you within an hour or two of our receiving the Reservation Request, in order to confirm some information. You will need to reply back in order for us to finalize the Reservation. If we do not hear back from a Guest within 24 hours of our sending the email, the Reservation may expire, not be accepted, or we may notify VRBO to try to contact the prospective Guest.

Please do NOT send a phone number (or email). Phone numbers (and emails) are not visible to either Guest or Property Owner until a Reservation is in place. VRBO will show them as a series of "X" symbols to the opposite party.

AFTER a Reservation Request is accepted, emails should continue to be monitored. Prompt response is appreciated, helping to ensure a smooth rental process.

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Enjoy your summer vacation in this Beach Classic! Lovely Victorian-era home with tropical ambiance and décor, situated within prime, barefoot strolling distance (just 1.5 BLOCKS!) from the water. Ready to host your family, the roomy 2,300 sq ft house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus outdoor shower with hot/cold, comfortable living room (with a tropical tiki vibe), big kitchen with cozy breakfast table for your morning coffee, separate dining room, internet/Wi-Fi, two televisions, plus nice book library. Original wood floors on first floor with area rugs; carpeting in bedrooms. Mattresses and box springs are deluxe gel-foam core over individual coils, on high profile frames. Updated windows, storm doors, shutters, driveway, privacy fence, outdoor shower and more, plus inside updated area rugs, ceiling fans, fresh paint, light filtering blinds, and several major appliances. Recent 2022 and 2023 updates include new living room furnishings and new a/c units. New propane grill as of 2024 season.

The Hula House has one of the largest fenced yards on Lewes Beach and actually has TWO yards – a small side fenced yard plus a big rear yard fully enclosed by a 7-foot privacy fence, large deck, picnic table and umbrella, roomy outdoor shower (hot/cold), and a grassy area for sunning or play. ABSOLUTELY NO ANIMALS OR PETS ARE PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.

The home's front porch is the perfect place for enjoying a lemonade while people-watching (front porch has two picnic tables, ideal for Maryland Blue Crab feasts!). While everyone on vacation wants to enjoy the many dining opportunities in the area, Guests will appreciate the spacious kitchen with electric stove/oven, fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee pod machine and dishwasher.

Great location, with a quick, barefoot, 1.5 block walk to the public beach or enjoy a short 5-block stroll to the canal with its restaurants, and charter fishing and sight-seeing cruises, OR walk to the historic downtown area just across the canal bridge and filled with many small boutiques and restaurants. Bike, or hop in your car, for a 1-mile drive down to the Cape-May-Lewes Ferry (a 90-minute ferry ride each way, and great for dolphin watching and just relaxing), or visit Cape Henlopen State Park and the many programs they offer for kids and adults alike, plus the waves of the Atlantic Ocean at the public beach!

For those Guests who don't want to worry about packing their own towels and linens, we work with an excellent local company that provides everything a vacationer might need - from beach towels and bed linens to bikes and beach chairs. Almost all of our Guests take advantage of this service and have let us know they appreciate the convenience and very reasonable fees, and quality of the linens/towels. Guests just notify us a couple days in advance of arrival if they want to rent linens/towels and we will put them in touch.

We strive to consistently provide our Guests with a comfortable, clean, and enjoyable stay. The Hula House is Hawaiian-tropical-eclectic, clean, relaxed and fun, and is the perfect place for vacationers who hold the Aloha spirit in their soul.

The home is an animal-free zone. Absolutely NO pets/animals are permitted due to a member of our family being on immuno-suppression drugs and another with allergies. We expect those with any animal to respect this guideline, rather than selfishly ignoring the safety concerns of our family.

No smoking or vaping inside, or near house open windows or doors.

Guest count is limited (see listing) and must be disclosed when placing reservation.

Mahalo for considering our home for your Lewes vacation, and we look forward to hosting your group!

Property manager

Annette Ross

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children always welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
No Guests, other than those included in lease.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ALLOWED.
8 ppl max. No change-outs of members or added persons, beyond the 8 without owner approval at time of Agreement. Guest confirms no pets OR animals.
Maximum of 2 regular size vehicles may park in home's driveway. No Boats/Trailers/RVs/Motorcycles/Campers/ATVs/ other. No animals / pets.
Photo of DL photo w/address/BD/expiration date; statement shown in Rental Guidelines Agreement, both returned w/in 48 hrs of Reservation accepted.

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: No Guests, other than those included in lease.
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number BP501451

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lewes Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Lewes Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 1812 Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicola Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lefty's Alley & Eats - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Blues - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 1.5 blocks to beach! located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lewes Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park and Cape May - Lewes Ferry. 1812 Memorial Park and Cannonball Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

W B.

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

Location, location

Steady improvements. New grill. Carpets (not ideal in the humidity of an ocean setting) removed. New air conditioners.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vintage Charm and Great Location!

The house was clean and has so much character!. Great location. Communication with the owners was superb! Descriptions and instructions very clear! No issues because the information provided anticipated everything. We plan to return!Ownerrecommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Close to beach and cute. But….

We recently stayed at this Hawaiian-themed home and appreciated the effort that went into the decor. The house is beautifully adorned with island-inspired touches, creating an eclectic atmosphere. Its proximity to the beach was amazing. The home is clean, quiet and offered ample space for our party of 6. While aesthetically lovely, unfortunately we would not rent again for 1 primary reason: The kitchen stove is a fire hazard. There is a wood shelf mounted directly above it with a broken vent and melted plug. With no ventilation, cooking anything felt like we were going to start a fire. I 100% realize that this probably doesn’t matter to most people on vacation, but being a family where 2 have Celiac, we cook every meal at home for food safety and this kitchen- while absolutely charming - was not the best or safest for cooking. I would say that if you are the kind who cooks on vacation, this kitchen will frustrate you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Great vacation at Hula House

We had a great vacation at Hula House. The house has everything you need to cook including a Keurig with individual cups or pot for coffee. The beds were very comfortable and we slept better there than we do at home. Room enough for extended family and the owner was very accommodating to allow a switch halfway through the week so we could have our sons family for a few days and our daughters family for a few days. It is within walking distance to the beach or town. Lewes is a cute town with many shops to explore and of course Dairy Queen was visited every night. We made lots of memories at the beach, playing games at night, going out to eat and we even enjoyed reading a couple books on the shelves. Washer and dryer was very nice to keep ahead of the laundry. It was like a home away from home. We enjoyed the 1907 house, especially the big farm style sink, the lovely front porch, the private back yard for grilling and picnics, and the Hawaiian theme was interesting as we discovered new things to look at everyday. The owners were very responsive to questions and worked to quickly resolve any issues. We would definitely recommend Hula House. They also provided a welcome treat of a bottle of wine, salt water taffy and a bucket filled with maps of area, and had coffee table books about area beaches and a notebook filled with helpful things to know - very nicely done. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey G.

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

Great Location

We loved the Hula House! Clean and comfy, it was perfect for 7 of us. We loved the Hawaiian theme. Location is great, an easy walk to beautiful Lewes Beach as well as to the marina, or downtown Lewes for shopping or restaurants. The owner was easy to work with, and quick to respond to any questions. She even sent a recommendation about a tour offered at Cape Henlopen, which our family enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg and Steph K.

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

Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy Y.

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

First time in Lewes

Great location. Close to beach and town. Lots of shops and restaurants to visit. Not far from other areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Beach perfect

The Hula House has a wonderful decors and a great location. You can walk to the beach and into town. The backyard is perfect for barbecues and outdoor dining. We also enjoyed sitting on the front porch. The ideal place for a beach vacation .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location. House is as described. Clean and has what you need to cook and get started with paper products, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lea J.

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

Great location - average stay

The location of this property is fabulous as advertised. The outdoor space was lovely and comfortable. We don’t plan to book again. The house was dusty and had a strong dust smell. I believe the main source was all the Hawaii decorations tchotchkes or the old upstairs carpet. The beds were comfortable but the comforters were stained. The owner had a lot of rules posted throughout the house and throughout the l booking process. Sometimes you rent from someone you can tell gets a lot of joy from sharing their home with others. This was not one of those times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

End of Summer Getaway

We had a lovely time at the Hula House in late August. The home was conveniently close to the bay beach as well as the quaint town area. We all enjoyed relaxing on the porch in the evenings. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

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

We'll be back!

The house was clean, comfortable, spacious and well appointed. And the loctaion -- just a short walk from the beach -- is unbeatable! A perfect beach getway! The owners were friendly and super responsive to us. We'll be back next year for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

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

Hula House

Great location, right on Savannah road which is the main road going to the beach in Lewes. Only a couple of blocks from the beach. Easily walkable to the beach, Dairy Queen, convenience store, the marina, and downtown. Nice front porch for relaxing and people watching as people come and go to the beach. Near Bay Avenue, great for bike rides. Ideal if you have someone is has limited mobility since there is only a couple small steps into the home and a downstairs bedroom with a bathroom. Nice private patio in the back, great for morning coffee. Large kitchen with all the necessities and washer dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E., Hockessin

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

Super stay at hula house

This property is very kitschy, the decor never wavers from the Hawaiian theme and it’s very cute. We had everything we needed and a short (very) walk to Lewes bay beach and Dairy Queen. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time there and will most definitely book again. Thank you Annette for sharing your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Cute place great short walk to the beach!

The hula house is super cute and worked very well for our friends vacation. The fenced backyard was a must for 4 under 7! Walking to the beach was a breeze and the outdoor shower was amazing at keeping the sand at bay Annette was very prompt and communicative with any issue or concern we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy I.

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

Quick getaway to salt air!

My friends and I enjoyed the Hula house. Pictures do not do it justice. There are so many fun details and it is really clean and well maintained. Location was perfect. It was a short easy walk to the restaurants/shops along the canal and also to the beach on the bay. The bay beach was a pleasant surprise - beautiful sand and not crowded. Def would recommend for a long weekend or a quick getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Great spot!

We have enjoyed staying at the Hula House the last several years for our annual beach vacation. It has accommodated two families very nicely, and the location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jena m.

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

a beautiful home in a PERFECT location! super easy walking distance!

I'm recovering from a very extensive back surgery, so I have to use a cane. my friend's 12yo daughter also uses a cane. we were able to easily walk to the beach with our canes, the place was THAT close. saved so much hassle packing everything into the car and finding parking, and of course it saved us some money as well! the home was absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. it had a very nice size yard with a sturdy privacy fence, which was really nice, we spent a lot of time outside. the owners, in my experience, well the one I interacted with -- she was amazing and we started chatting on all kinds of subjects 😅 when something accidentally broke, I was extremely nervous to tell her but she was very understanding. (please don't go out of your way to test this out though! it was genuinely an accident on our part!) there was plenty of room for our troupe of three adults and three children. the bed i slept on in the downstairs bedroom was amazingly comfortable, and I often have a really hard time with strange beds. there was room for all of us to gather, and also for us to get space from each other when we wanted it. i would DEFINITELY return to this home and i hope to come back again in future summers! I highly recommend this home and its hosts 😊 we had a great experience and the home we stayed in was a HUGE part of that. thank you so much to the owners for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M., Pennsylvania, USA

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

Great location to Lewes Beach!

This property is clean and the owner is accommodating, allowing us early check-in and also late check-out (which we couldn't take advantage of). The house has everything you need to do some light cooking and the fenced backyard was great for our 3 year old. The outdoor shower works well for rinsing off after the beach. It is a short walk to town, which we did many times. Good family spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Nicholas G.

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

Honesty is the best policy.

I'll do my best to present the facts as objectively as possible. Despite the great location close to the beach and convenient, large, sunny, private backyard, we will not be staying at Hula House in the future. A mislabeling and/or delayed update of the calendar on Vrbo created confusion during the booking process and resulted in a significant increase in the total cost of our stay when I booked about a year in advance. The host informed us of those rates being 'off-season' after the fact. There is a good amount of topless island girl artwork throughout the home - not a problem for us, but every family is different. There was a constant stream of ants in the kitchen - we learned the hard way not to leave fruit on the counter. Small, old grill did not spark/light. There was some broken outdoor furniture. Dishwasher did not work for the duration of our stay. After we had checked-out, apparently the cleaning crew came through and 'unlocked' it with the push of a button. No help from the hosts to resolve the dishwasher issue when we informed them of it early on during our stay: no suggestions and nobody on call to come troubleshoot, as the hosts live far away. Lots of rules, including a requirement to provide names, emails, and dates of visits if anybody outside of our family of four was going to spend a night or two in the large house. For example, in order for my parents to visit with us, the hosts needed their names and email addresses and dates of stay. Absolutely no more than (8) people are allowed to stay in the home, which is fair enough, but be prepared to provide a detailed list of all of your full-duration and drop-in guests. Air conditioning is provided by window units only, and the hosts have posted notes at each unit indicating the temperature and setting that each unit must be stay at for the duration of your stay. There is no ice maker so be sure to pick up a few bags unless you want to make it yourself with the (2) trays in the freezer. There is no garbage disposal. The stove is electric (in case you prefer cooking with gas); we did not use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Mechanicsburg USA

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

Hulu house

Hulu house is a great vacation house. Walking distance to many things and a great front porch to sit and watch the beauty around you. My mother celebrated her 89th birthday there and the house was perfect for her to get around in. I Recommend Hulu house to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan F., Atlanta

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

Reunion

Five 76 year old women totally enjoyed their time at the Hula House. The place was immaculate (except for the front porch which needed a good sweeping). The location was great with access to the town and beach. The steps were a bit challenging for our age group but the positives outweighed this easily. It was homey and perfect for our us. We had everything we needed and we hated to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel T.

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

Walking distance to the beach.

The house had a great location. Just a block and a half from the beach. The backyard was fantastic. The outdoor shower was a great benefit. Inside, the house is dated. Carpets could use to be replaced. There's no window in the master bedroom, so the AC is actually in the bathroom window. The outdoor areas more than made up for this. There's also covered area where to keep the bike slash Beach equipment so it doesn't get wet on rainy days. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Annette Ross

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We're a military family, and "retired" young after the end of a successful Army career, whereupon hubby embarked on a second career as public school teacher, deciding to retire from that once Covid upended the teaching environment. While we only get to stay in Lewes a few times a year, it is a part of our hearts and history - camping trips to Cape Henlopen State Park, riding the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service, catching toads under the pine trees, playing "bunny count" games while driving down Cedar Street (with extra points when a fox or deer is spotted!), walking to Kings Ice Cream in town for a late night cone any night of the week. We LOVE Lewes. And so will YOU!

Why they chose this property

The Hula House has only had one owner before ours - it belonged to the family of the respected town Fire Chief, who passed away about 10 years ago. Built in 1907, several generations of his family had lived in the house until our purchase. Now, our family and friends have become an integral part of the home's history, and we intend to keep this lovely example of classic Victorian Lewes Beach architecture in our family for generations to come! Visit us, and you'll see why we love this grand old home.

What makes this property unique

- Walk barefoot to the beach
- Clean, updated, with lovely tropical decor
- COMFORTABLE mattresses and loads of pillows
- Fantastic privacy with 7-foot fence, non-splintering composite deck, outdoor shower
- Location! Location! Location! Some homes in Lewes Beach are located outside of walking distance to the beach, away from the restaurants and ice cream shops. Not ours! We are a block or two away from everything Lewes offers. (One of our daughter's greatest summer pleasures has been to walk to the ice cream shop at the beach on a summer eve, barefoot and in her PJs)

Languages:

English