Shelter
Shepherd hut
Tent
You are guaranteed to "lost your way" in our wap garden.
So peaceful, relaxing and many surprising arty details.
My target group is : hikers with their small tent who are passing through or who want to relax for a day.
(these are tents that you cannot stand upright in)
It's not quite a quiet camping yet (it is a wap) but people do get the need to
"Nothing to say right now."
..therefore no radios/music.
..or loud phone calls
..not suitable for children..
Hot shower
4.87 (55 reviews)
Host is verified by Campspace
Acceptance rate: 70%
Response time: average
Hidden in the woods is a little paradise.
In 50 years this garden has grown into a wonderful place where peace and quiet embrace you right away.
When you walk around here you hardly dare to say anything .. afraid to break the silence.
And that's okay.. let nature tell its story and come to you (itself).
In the spring the frogs do have the highest word here and in the evening they take over the concert of the birds.
(bring earplugs??)
You will find our creativity everywhere.
In the buildings, the landscaping and in art.
Rainy hikers or cyclists are welcomed with a dry towel and have all their belongings dry in their bag the next morning.
I do not ask for an environmental tax, but I do ask whether you take your own garbage home again.
Use of electric...
Charging your phone is included.
For batteries, cooling boxes, etc., we ask a fee of €3.50 pd
Welcome from 4.16 pm to 11.11 am.
Please also adhere to this..
My space camp is also open for winter campers.
if you like walking, this can be done directly from the campsite. There are several marked routes
Giethoorn and the Dwingelderveld National Park are reasonably close by.
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What a paradise!
How was the contact with the host?
I immediately felt at home in this wonderful, different world, and Ursula also gave me some good walking tips.
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
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So cool if you don't like "normal campsites" 3x because you like simplicity and peace.
How was the contact with the host?
Very good.
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
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It was the second time in Úrsula place and this time I loved even more the experience because the weather was amazing, you could be fulfilled with that rich environment of life all around the garden, next time with snow?
How was the contact with the host?
5*
Tips for new guests?
Enjoy the off grid experience
May 2023
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Beautiful garden and wonderful place to recharge yourself after a bike ride. Recommended.
How was the contact with the host?
Fine
Tips for new guests?
Do not hesitate
May 2023 · Translated from dutch
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What a lovely place! Peace, space and in the middle of nature. Via beautiful paths you can easily reach the Zwarte Dennen.
How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly, quick response and thoughtful.
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Lovely garden with the gypsy wagon as a nice place to spend the night.
How was the contact with the host?
Contact was very easy and pleasant. Felt very welcome.
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Had wonderful days in this lovely place. The fact that there is a natural pond on site is a big plus. Nice to start the morning with a fresh dive.
How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly welcome and good explanation of the facilities.
Tips for new guests?
Surprisingly good small thrift store in nearby Staphorst.
April 2023 · Translated from dutch
Yes.. staphorts is so crazy. not yet.. 🙃
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Actually, I shouldn't want to write a review, otherwise everyone will want to experience this fantastic place ...
Lots of beauty, due to the location and the artworks. Everything is made and prepared with care.
After a long bike ride I took a splash in the pond and then had a nice warm shower. Brr... In the gypsy wagon it was nice and warm in the evening thanks to the wood stove, despite a cold night with -3°.
I enjoyed it and would love to come back!
February 2023 · Translated from dutch
Thanks..
The right people find the place that suits them
Ully
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It was a wonderful adventure to spend the night in the shelter! Shelter was clean and spacious. Made a delicious campfire to roast our potatoes and enjoyed the beautiful starry sky. Wonderfully quiet and saw a squirrel in the morning.
How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and explanation of the how, what and where was very clear.
Tips for new guests?
Just go and enjoy the peace and nature. Leave your phone at home!
February 2023 · Translated from dutch
Ps reindeer skin belonged to the visitor 🙃 ...
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super cozy place and a top host
How was the contact with the host?
top
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Not a word too much written. Pleasantly surprised on arrival by the simplicity and playful design.
Enjoyed a heavenly stay with the sound of apples falling from the tree, the smell of the fresh greenery, the swimming pond and the hospitality of the host.
The simplicity of the shelter made me feel like I was king.... Thank you for this great experience, the peace and the inspiration!
How was the contact with the host?
Fast and open. Personal contact
Tips for new guests?
Beautiful hiking trails from the residence!
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This was totally my thing. The garden is an oasis of peace and natural harmony. I've been dreaming by the pond in the warm August light. And slept half outside in the shelter.
How was the contact with the host?
Very good, she has good tips about the area
Tips for new guests?
If you love nature, silence and simplicity this is your place
August 2022 · Translated from dutch
And another tie 🦡 seen together...🤫
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Wow! What a beautiful, nice, quiet, beautiful place this is! To relax, come to yourself and recharge. I enjoyed the serene atmosphere! 🙏🏻💫 Drove away feeling a little homesick. I really want to come here more often!
How was the contact with the host?
Dear Ursula,
Thank you so much! I liked the contact: warm, involved. Have you experienced as a very caring, pure, powerful, warm, sweet, helpful woman. It's nice to feel the balance between contact and letting myself Be again.
Thank you!
Tips for new guests?
Enjoy
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beautiful camping site and a beautiful garden
How was the contact with the host?
Ursula is hospitable and pleasant to deal with. She gave clear instructions regarding the toilet. Very welcoming.
Tips for new guests?
follow the advice of the host and actually hang up the screen that is present at the shelter. Those mosquitoes have no mercy....
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BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL. This place goes straight to my heart. How special to accidentally blow into this and then walk straight into a fairy tale. Very, very special.
How was the contact with the host?
Ursula, you are a warm woman and you fit in here perfectly. Thank you for your hospitality and sharing this beauty.
July 2022 · Translated from dutch
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Beautiful spot with close to nature feeling. We loved the pond, the fact that Ursula waited for us and het warm welcome. Highly recommended!
How was the contact with the host?
smooth and clear
Tips for new guests?
there is a small natural pool, so bring a towel :-)
July 2022
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What a beautiful place! Very nicely designed and all the peace and space! You imagine yourself in another world!
How was the contact with the host?
We were warmly welcomed! Nice pleasant contact!
Tips for new guests?
Go here while walking from Meppel!
Making a campfire!!!
You can take a dip in the clear swimming pond!
March 2022 · Translated from dutch
Also thanks for the beautiful pictures...
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I harden again such a very sweet and warm welcome. Felt right at home again. Environment remains infinitely beautiful for me for walking, cycling and MTB. Ideal to find peace and quiet in all the comfort that the Ursula camp space offers you. Thank you for such a nice stay Ursula!
How was the contact with the host?
Top host! Ursula always responds quickly.
Tips for new guests?
Just enjoy the environment and the unique campspace.
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Super nice place! Beautiful, calm, creative and inspiring. I spent 3 nights in the Pipowagen and am already looking forward to coming back! I had to get used to the cold, but after a splash in the pond I was more used to it. And the wood stove is very atmospheric!
I arrived when the mother drum was outside, that was also very cool! Ursula also makes shamanic drums herself.
How was the contact with the host?
Relaxed! Very nice woman, super friendly and involved and also lets you do your own thing.
Tips for new guests?
The only tip if you go in the cold: bring warm clothes. But that makes sense in the cold. ;)
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Peace, beautiful surroundings, wonderful walking and cycling opportunities and the Pipowagen is fully equipped.
How was the contact with the host?
Responds quickly and super nice, warm welcome.
Tips for new guests?
In the winter, bring nice warm slippers and make use of the hot water bottles.
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Had a very nice stay! The gypsy wagon is very cozy and comfortable, even when it's cold outside. The location is also very nice.
How was the contact with the host?
Well, you are a very nice host. It was also nice that she let you know that she was going to turn on the sauna in the evening, so that we could bring beach towels.
Tips for new guests?
Walk out of the forest path and from there follow the yellow route. Beautiful walk!
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The Mamalou gypsy wagon is a nice place to relax. With a fire, a cup of coffee and a dip in the pond you will be reborn in no time. The area is very nice walking area.
How was the contact with the host?
Top. You are hospitable but also let you have your way.
October 2021 · Translated from dutch
Next x just 2 nights...🙃
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We have enjoyed peace again
How was the contact with the host?
Contact with you was good again
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Unique and beautiful spacious garden with lots of privacy. I even had the surrounding woods all for myself. Very good location for hiking and cycling and get away from the crowds. Nice mountainbike trail nearby (Staphorst)
How was the contact with the host?
Ursula was very friendly and helpful. She made sure everything you might need as a guest is there. She also found creative ways to communicate a lot of useful information, with little signs everywhere in the garden.
August 2021
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It is a very pleasant and fun creatively decorated garden. It was wonderful to take a refreshing dip in the pond or to have a cup of tea at the large table.
How was the contact with the host?
Contact was very easy, helpful and welcoming.
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Little paradise really fantastic to stay here for a few nights.
You are also very welcome as a motorcyclist!
How was the contact with the host?
Super nice hostess and very thoughtful!
Tips for new guests?
Spend the night nice and basic in the shelter. Really wonderful to experience!
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Really had such a good time!! The campsite is an absolute oasis of greenery and tranquility, and there are many beautiful hiking trails nearby. And the atmosphere is just super nice too. Definitely worth repeating :)
How was the contact with the host?
Very good! The host was very warm, nice and knows how to make you feel at home :)
Tips for new guests?
A morning dip in the swimming pond!
August 2021 · Translated from dutch
And will you also go in "the splash" in the winter??
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Great beautiful place and very nicely decorated by Ursula. The camping spots and pipokar are ideal for completely relaxing. We will definitely come back!
How was the contact with the host?
Super
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Ursula's garden is a delight for your senses and makes your life come to a standstill. There is a good energy and the pipowagen is fully equipped.
How was the contact with the host?
The contact with Ursula was very good. She is a sparkling woman with a big heart.
Tips for new guests?
The amble route is a beautiful, varied walk (8 km) - starting from the garden.
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Had an unforgettable weekend with friends. When you enter the grounds (dream garden) of Ursula through the hidden door, you are blown away by the beauty. It was that beautiful. All amenities were there. A swimming pond, flowers and art objects everywhere. The gypsy wagon was equipped with everything you need. Seats everywhere. And then Ursula who is extremely hospitable. we were also lucky that we could use the lovely sauna. An unforgettable weekend and we will definitely come back to write our book.
How was the contact with the host?
Contact with the host Ursula was very nice. She explained everything and she is very hospitable and generous.
July 2021 · Translated from dutch
Make a reservation for 2022. This will probably become a tradition for you..
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Very nice camp space. Lots of peace and privacy and a lot to see and enjoy flora, fauna and creativity. A place to remember and definitely to come back again.
How was the contact with the host?
Nice and friendly contact.
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thanks..
Also like to see people back.. a sign that it has given birth..
Gr U
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When we went through a door of the garden, we entered a little paradise. All trees, flowers, nice corners, designed with a lot of creativity, taste and sense of detail and decorated with all kinds of objects. And then a swimming pool.
How was the contact with the host?
We felt completely at home. Pleasant hostess. We could use a shelter during the storm.
Tips for new guests?
If you really like some alternatives, you'll find it here.
July 2021 · Translated from dutch
And delicious muesli cookies
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Staying at this place was a true experience for me with swimming among the frogs and dragonflies in the swimming pond, being surprised with art that makes me smile and staying overnight in an atmospheric pipowagen.
How was the contact with the host?
A place to come back, thanks for all the hospitality of the hostess!
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Fantastic host! Warm welcome with good explanation of how everything works. Also received many tips about beautiful hiking trails. An amazing experience! A unique overnight stay in a very special place! You will be welcomed in an oasis of peace where you will be really quiet for a while. Everything you could wish for is there. The environment is also beautiful. Definitely a place to come back to!
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Our second time at Ursula, that says it all.
A beautiful place with facilities that are becoming more beautiful and more extensive.
The garden is very relaxing and despite the cold, we swam in the inviting pond.
The area is also beautiful and wonderful for walking.
Recommended!
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It was my second time at Ursala and also this time the weather was really great. Last time I slept in a tent, this time in the gypsy wagon. A super cozy house including a very nice wood stove. Ursala's place really feels like a small magical paradise that you normally think you have to go very far to find. But not so, just in IJhorst :)
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My experience in the Pipo wagon was what I hoped, and as I am used to from camping. And that is a place that gives you the feeling that you can make yourself at home somewhere. The host Ursula was caring and sweet, and I was provided with all comforts. The location is beautiful and the surroundings are also very beautiful, I would especially recommend to plan as little as possible and see where you end up every day walking around the place. This host and place definitely get 5 stars!
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It's an extremely relaxed place, very artsy and a bit hippie-like. I was received very hospitably by Ursula and immediately felt completely at ease. The wood-fired sauna was just fine when I arrived.
Spent the night in the Schelder. Slept naked, as Campsite advises in the winter with a hot water bottle in your sleeping bag. Then you stay very warm. And then in the morning (as from your sleeping bag) in the swimming pond with the morning mist. You feel completely one with nature here. I have booked another day. I will definitely be back in the spring. Really get to experience it! Really super relaxed!
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Great place, beautifully landscaped garden, peace, space, good sanitary facilities, natural swimming pool.
The motto here is: peace and space / hear the birds!! Chairs and tables everywhere. Coffee and tea also available for a small fee. Beautiful area for cycling / walking. We have booked an extra night because of the great location. 5 stars!
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Enjoyed the beautiful campspcace with beautiful swimming facilities. There were apples that we were allowed to eat and the personal contact was also nice!
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The stay with Ursala was super nice! Truly a little paradise. Everything is made with great care, the swimming pond is wonderful and you are immediately in beautiful nature. I definitely want to come back there again!! It really felt like I was in another world for a while. The contact with the host was very good. She immediately helped me when I couldn't find my way.
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What an incredibly beautiful place. We enjoyed it immensely. Of the gypsy wagon, the swimming pond, the most beautiful works of art in the garden, the flowers and the environment. And slept wonderfully. Ursula gave us a warm welcome and we will definitely be back! Highly recommended!
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Lovely place, nice swimming pond to cool down and lots of space to set up a tent. Ursula was very nice and even gave us a kefir plant!
June 2020
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It was amazing!! Ursula is the greatest host, super warm, friendly, welcoming person... We felt at home straight away. We only had a small tent, so she showed us different places where we could keep our things dry from the rain or dry our towels. She also has a great spot with shelter from rain and wind where you can cook. And the garden is so beautiful! With all kinds of artsy little treasures. We're coming back as soon as we can🤗 P.S. her massages are amazing too.. and she has the sweetest cat.
July 2020
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Wonderful place for a camping weekend. A lively garden with lots of space and a lovely swimming pond. Ursula is very nice and thinks with you (and brings blankets). All subsequent campsites will find it hard to match…we hope to come back here!
July 2020
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I have had a very good experience. I was very kindly received by the host and completely relaxed on the campsite, which is intertwined with art and nature.
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We had a wonderful weekend in Ursula’s garden. What a special place and what a hospitality!
June 2020
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We received a friendly welcome and were given a tour of Ursula’s mini paradise. We slept in the Eagle’s Nest and had a beautiful view over the lovely swimming pond and the lawn. It was nice and quiet so we were able to go ahead. From the Campspace place we were able to get into nature and we took a nice walk through the woods and countryside. Occasionally Ursula came by and asked if everything was fine and if there was anything she could do. For example, I was not sure if I had enough gas in my can to cook, so half an hour later there were three gas cans on the table that she had found somewhere. In short, the perfect place to escape from all exams and graduation stress and enjoy!
June 2020
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super nice place & experience
we were allowed to sleep in the sauna instead of the black bearn shelter, and we were happy with that!
How was the contact with the host?
Ursula is nice and relaxed and just lets you do your thing. provides clear information and is very flexible
Tips for new guests?
don't expect luxury but do you want something different for once and are you willing to step out of your comfort zone for that? doing!
note: if you book the shelter. I actually found it a bit smaller than it looks in the picture: I would only put 1 person in it
that's why I was soooo happy that Ursula spontaneously offered us another place to sleep (partly because of the damp weather)
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Thank you for your response.
The shelters are replacements for tents and are designed for sleeping places.
Very common in Denmark and America.
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Nice for a few days. If you want to experience peace you should go there. Nice to have been in the art garden.
How was the contact with the host?
Since I was alone, there could have been more contact with the host for me.
Tips for new guests?
If you are alone, go on holiday or on public holidays.
May 2022 · Translated from dutch
Thank you for your review.
Totally correct.
My campspace is for "rest seekers".
And it will never be crowded here even during vacation time.
Because I don't like that either.
That's why I created such a place here..
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Wonderfully quiet camping spot under the apple trees, with cats and rabbits as neighbours. friendly hostess and in a nice walking area.
The amenities are quite
Primitive and messy, with self-made booths from leftover material
Like corrugated iron and wood, but I like that.
How was the contact with the host?
Fine! Welcoming and helpful, and responded quickly to messages.
Tips for new guests?
Do not forget toilet paper, and possibly your own urine bucket so that you do not have to look for the poo box in the dark at night
April 2022 · Translated from dutch
That's right... it's not a standard campsite.
There are enough of those already.
I use residual material to decorate my Campspace.
And the compost toilet, Danish style,
(poo box) is also included.
In the description it says that you have to bring toilet paper AND a flashlight because there are no lampposts here..
But bats fly.
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It was very nice to take some rest in the gypsy wagon and I had nice contact with Ursula. I'd love to come back again!
How was the contact with the host?
Nice lady is Ursula and she has built something beautiful in her garden.
Tips for new guests?
Bring a cool bag / box for food, there is no fridge in the pipowagen
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Nice place, good host, and an attractive environment for us, because it is on the border of very different landscapes.
May 2020
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We had a very nice stay here. The place exceeded all our expectations and we have been well received by Ursula. The area offers opportunities for beautiful walks and is very relaxing. Tip for future visitors; bring earplugs because the frogs in the swimming pond are quite loud
June 2020
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This is a small paradise outside with a great garden. Very nicely received by Ursula, who turned the garden and camping into a creative “Masterpiece”, great! Taking a dip in the lovely swimming pond was also nice after being on the bike all day. Relax and enjoy the peace and especially the surroundings. Staying here for a night is really worth it!
August 2020
River or stream
Forest
Hiking
Cycling
Waste separation
Self-grown food
Food products from locals in the region
Solar panels
Organic cleaning products
Water-saving measures
Reuse building materials..
No children
Guests who cancel at least 3 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). Otherwise they will not be refunded.
*check in AFTER 4.16 pm !!
*Rest from 9 p.m
Silence after 10pm
*Camping is not suitable for
children.
*No dogs.
(with your own tent and dog on the road when you walk?
in consultation she is really welcome here.)
*residual waste and glass
please yourself
to take home.
* compost toilet
* own toilet paper !!! please bring
* don't forget your flashlight
*Fee for charging
larger devices and multiple
times a day using hot shower
*bicycle rental €7.50 pdpf
*For those who are traveling by bicycle
or foot there is a space to
hide and
hang clothes.
*No group camping for "one
weekend away"
* only tractor tents.
(those are tents where you don't
can stand upright)
* no BBQ and NO campfire
*do not invite additional guests
* please check out before 11.07 am !!
* Pipo car please leave clean
*no music or loud phone call
Pets allowed: no
Check-in between:
4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Check-out between:
To be agreed–11:00 am
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