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Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa

Fotogalerie von Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa

Außenbereich
Außenbereich
Terrasse/Patio
Terrasse/Patio
Pool

Bewertungen

10 von 10.
Außergewöhnlich
6 Schlafzimmer4 BadezimmerPlatz für 12 Gäste

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

  • Eigener Pool
  • Whirlpool vor Ort
  • Parkplätze auf dem Gelände verfügbar
  • Küche
  • Waschmaschine
  • Klimaanlage

Zimmer und Betten

6 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 12 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 2

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 3

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 4

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 5

2 Einzelbetten

Schlafzimmer 6

1 Queen-Bett

4 Badezimmer

Badezimmer 1

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche · Außendusche

Badezimmer 3

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 4

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio
Veranda oder Lanai
Außendusche
Küche
Kochnische
Balkon
Garten
Essbereich

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Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa

Villa Circe Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2mR13UutMQ

Villa Circe Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptd-akA2rr0

Villa Circe LIVE Webcam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGCQH39LHi0&ab_channel=St.JohnUSVI

Perched atop a ridge on Upper Carolina, Villa Circe offers panoramic views of the islands surrounding St. John. From Jost Van Dyke on one side, over to the sweeping valleys and waterfront of Coral Bay on the other. This multilevel home is the perfect getaway for a large family or group. A paved driveway with private electronic gate access and lush landscaping lead to this incredible villa. Outside you will find the large pool deck and lounge chairs that offer the perfect platform for taking in the views and the sun.

The upper most level features a large open floor plan with the living room, TV, dining room and kitchen. Great for entertaining. Large sliding glass doors facing North and South allow fantastic trades winds to flow throughout the main room. The wrap around deck features outdoor furniture as well as a hot tub with BVI view.

Upstairs has three bedrooms all with personal AC. One King bedroom has its own bathroom and the other 2 King bedrooms share a bathroom with an outdoor shower. Each room also has sliding glass doors that lead out to the wrap around porch. Outside on the deck you will find comfy outdoor seating to take in the views of the British Virgin Islands. The fourth bedroom is located on the middle level and features a Queen bed, en suite bathroom and AC. There is also a washer and dryer located off of this bedroom. The house is equipped with Tesla solar power in the event of an island outage.

Through the French doors leading into the main room on the middle level you will find two additional bedrooms and the game room, outfitted with everything you need to stay entertained or host the best Super Bowl party. There is a kitchenette featuring a full size fridge, wet bar and basic utensils for eating and bar tending. Nintendo Switch in lower-level TV for all your gamers. Large sliding glass doors lead out to the wrap around porch on this level that also feature stair access to the pool level. On this porch you will find the pool table that converts into a ping pong table as well as a dining table. Exercise equipment available including yoga mats, resistance bands, and kettle bells. The two additional bedrooms feature King beds, AC units and a shared bathroom. One King can be converted into two Twins upon request.

*PLEASE NOTE*
Rates are based on the number of guests staying. Base rate shown is for up to 8 guests. Rates are subject to change until booking is confirmed. Please inquire for accurate rates and availability.

7 Night Minimum Stay. 10 Nights During Holidays.

*Dates are subject to approval depending on how they fit into the calendar.

Power is provided to St. John via an underground cable from St. Thomas. Our power supply is not always reliable and power outages are not uncommon. They are typically short lived, but can last for a few hours. These outages can happen with or without warning from the island’s power company, known as WAPA. We will do our best to keep you comfortable and informed. Antares strives to make your villa stay as comfortable and trouble free as possible. Please understand that power outages are out of our control. Please note, water will not work during an outage. There are no refunds for power loss.

Gib zur Preisangabe die Daten an

Ausstattung

Pool
Whirlpool
Küche
Waschmaschine
Wäschetrockner
Klimaanlage

Ähnliche Unterkünfte

Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr
Mindestalter für die Miete: 25 Jahre
Check-out vor 10:00 Uhr
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Kinder

Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt
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Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet
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Haustiere

Keine Haustiere erlaubt
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Rauchen

Rauchen ist nicht gestattet
A rental vehicle with good clearance and 4WD is required
Guest understands that A/C is only located in the bedrooms.

Wichtige Informationen

Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem professionellen Gastgeber verwaltet. Die Vermietung erfolgt zu gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Zwecken.
Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.
Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.
Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.
Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft streng verboten.
Diese Unterkunft nutzt Solarenergie sowie ein Recycling-System für Brauchwasser
Der Gastgeber hat nicht angegeben, ob es in der Unterkunft einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder gibt; wir empfehlen, einen tragbaren CO-Melder mitzubringen.
Der Gastgeber hat nicht angegeben, ob es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt.
Wenn du deine Buchung stornierst, gelten die Stornierungsbedingungen des Gastgebers. Gemäß den EU-Verordnungen über Verbraucherrechte unterliegen Buchungsservices für Unterkünfte nicht dem Widerrufsrecht.

Zur Gegend

St. John

Mitten in der Gegend Upper Carolina, einem Stadtteil von St. John, befindet sich dieses Ferienhaus in den Bergen und in Strandnähe. Tortola Cruise Ship Port ist einen Ausflug wert, wenn du etwas unternehmen möchtest. Wer lieber die Natur bewundern möchte, sollte Folgendes besuchen: Virgin Islands Nationalpark und Cinnamon Bay Beach. Entdecke die hiesige Tierwelt bei Aktivitäten wie Naturwanderungen und Vogelbeobachtungen.
Karte
St John, St John

In der Umgebung

  • Virgin Islands Nationalpark - 1 Gehminute - 0.0 km
  • Ajax Peak - 8 Gehminuten - 0.7 km
  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 13 Gehminuten - 1.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 15 Autominuten - 8.4 km
  • Trunk Bay - 20 Autominuten - 9.2 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) – 78 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

  • Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬4 Autominuten
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 Autominuten
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬22 Autominuten
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬9 Autominuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Hat Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa einen Pool?

Ja, diese Unterkunft verfügt über einen Außenpool.

Wie viel kostet ein Aufenthalt im Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa?

Gültig ab 8. Apr. 2026: Die Preise für 1 Übernachtung für 2 Erwachsene im Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa am 1. Mai 2026 beginnen bei 943 € (inklusive Steuern und Gebühren). Dieser Preis basiert auf dem niedrigsten Preis pro Nacht innerhalb der nächsten 30 Tage, der jeweils in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Die Preise können sich ändern. Wähle deine Reisedaten, um genauere Preise zu erhalten.

Ist Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa?

Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa?

Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Villa Circe ~ 360 views with pool + spa?

Dieses Ferienhaus für Familien in St. John liegt am Meer, zu Fuß nur 15 Minuten entfernt von: Ajax Peak und Virgin Islands Nationalpark. Ebenfalls in einem Umkreis von 5 km: Emmaus Moravian Church und Hurricane Hole.

Bewertungen

10

Außergewöhnlich

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1 von insgesamt 22 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 8 - Gut
0 von insgesamt 22 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 6 - Okay
0 von insgesamt 22 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 4 - Schlecht
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10/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Lage

10/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Bewertungen

Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sarah Z.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
The house was absolutely perfect. The views were breathtaking, pool and hot tub were amazing and layout worked perfectly for our daily. The hosts really thought of everything - every amenity, kitchen tool, pool accessory you could think of. Greeter, Tamara, who welcomed us was so nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2026
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

samantha s.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great stay

Lovely property
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

John H.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fantastic property

It met or exceeded all of our expectations. The views are stunning!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Janice S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

The only place we will ever stay

From the views to the decor, the Villa Circe was perfection. We had all the amenities to cook for our family, gear for the beach and views for days from every part of the house. We can’t wait to return.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Dezember 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. Jan. 2024
Thank you Janice. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lorrie M.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Villa Circe Spring break

The house is beautiful and well stocked. The drive is a little challenging but well worth it! The Coral Bay side of St John is quieter but wonderful.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im März 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2023
Thank you for your review, Lorrie! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Villa Circe and found it had everything you needed. While the road and driveway leading up to Villa Circe is fully paved (a St. John rarity!) we do always recommend our guests rent a 4WD vehicle to make it easier. We hope to welcome you back next time.
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

maura r.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful Home and Stunning views!

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Circe- the home is comfortable, clean, stocked and beautiful. The location is unmatched for privacy and breathtaking views from any of the wrap around decks. We would love to come back! Thank you for a fantastic week in your beautiful home!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 28. Feb. 2022
Thank you Maura, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on island at Villa Circe! We loved having you as guests and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lizzie L.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing stay at Villa Circe

Our family had a fantastic stay at Villa Circe- we loved working with Antares Hospitality group who made everything easy from check-in to check-out. The house itself is perfect for a large group with amazing views of Coral Bay and the BVI's. We love to cook- the kitchen has everything you need to cook & entertain a large family. We hope to stay here again next year!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 13. Mai 2022
Thank you Lizzie! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay on island at Villa Circe. You were wonderful guests and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kerry B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great Family Getaway

Just an amazing place for a big group with tremendous views of Coral Bay and the British VI's. Lots of room for hanging out as a group and on your own. Great kitchen and grill for big meals. Hot tub and pool were really nice when folks wanted to stay at the Villa. The Antares' folks who managed the property were great as well with logistics and planning. Very good to work with before and during our trip.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Januar 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joan B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Royal Oaks Neighbors

This place was amazing! It had everything we needed for our stay. (3 couples / 4 kids ages 15 - 8). We enjoyed our days hiking and at the beach and evenings were spent enjoying the villa and all the things it had to over.One down fall was the lower bathroom shower did not get hot or even warm.We would definitely stay again.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2025
Antwort von VrboOwner am 18. März 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Circe. We apologize for the issue with the water and wanted to let you know we've replaced the hot water heaters in each bathroom to prevent this in the future. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lindsey S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing Property

This house was absolutely amazing! It was beautifully decorated, extremely clean and had every amenity that you could ever think of and more. The views were the real show stopper though. The management company was so helpful and extremely quick to respond to any question that came up. It will be very hard to stay anywhere else in St. John after spending a week at Villa Circe.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Juni 2023
Thank you Lindsey. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Denise R.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing Week at the Circe

This house was perfect for our large family! We loved staying on the Coral Bay side away from the hustle and bustle of the island. I highly recommend this house for a large family! The only thing I would change is to make sure you add to your supply lists of what the house already has. Other than that it was perfect!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 7. Juli 2022
Thank you for your review, Denise! We were happy to host you and your family at Villa Circe. We try to keep the villa stocked with all the things you might need, but we're always here if you think of something you find missing and would like! We hope to see you next time you visit.
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

fred f.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A wonderful place for a 3 generation family stay

The house is spacious, clean, very well appointed, a delight for grandparents, our 3 children, their partners, and our 4 grandchildren ages 1 to 3. The property manager Antares were so helpful and responsive. Anything we needed was in our hands instantly. Nothing ostentatious or garish. The best of taste. The pool is big enough as is the hot tub. We have spent years traveling all over the world and this was one of our best stays ever.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung

8/10 – Gut

Denise B.

Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great Time

House was very nice and loved the views!Showers were not the best. Black mold in one of them. Did not like how showers were set up. It was like showering outside with bugs. Overall house was nice.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 11. Aug. 2024
Thank you Denise, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the views and house! We are so sorry to hear you were not comfortable in the open air/ceiling shower. If we had known while you were here, we could have addressed anything that was amiss and confirmed the screen protection was secure. That island style shower location is a favorite for many, be we understand it is not for everyone. :) All other showers in the house are fully inside. Thank you for the feedback- we all appreciate it very much.
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Andrew G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing start and views

The Antares crew was extremely helpful in making sure the trip was successful. They reached out before hand to make sure we had everything we need. The house was perfect for our group get together. Plenty of room to hang around inside or outside. It was stocked with plenty of amenities. The beds were comfortable and the views from every side of the house were breath taking. We enjoyed the stay and would definetly stay again in future. Andy Gill
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im März 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 13. Mai 2022
Thank you Andy, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on island at Villa Circe. We are happy that we were helpful in making your trip successful. We are here on island to help! We loved having you as guests and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joseph L.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Best Family Vacation Ever

We can’t say enough about our stay. The house was phenomenal and the views were incredible. This house has everything you will need for an enjoyable vacation. You are just a few minutes drive to any beach on the island. There is plenty enough space for everyone to spread out for a little alone time or privacy. If you can think of something you may need this house will have it. Our host met us exactly when she said and gave a very thorough tour of the home. You definitely need a Jeep to get up the driveway but after a few trips its not a problem at all getting use to the curves. We are already talking about coming back again!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 15. Juni 2023
Thank you for such a great review, Joseph! We're so glad your group enjoyed Villa Circe. It really does have the ideal location to explore the island. Great tip on the Jeep! We always recommend Jeep rentals for these island roads. We can't wait to welcome you back.
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jackie H.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Spectacular!

We have been coming to St. John for over 30 years and have stayed in several villas. Villa Circe was one of our favorites! The views are stunning! We could not believe how beautiful, clean and well appointed the house was. We needed nothing! The layout was perfect for our children and grandchildren with plenty of room to spread out and games to play. We were concerned about the stairs with a toddler, but didn’t need to be. We took many walks up and down them, with no issues at all. Good way to get your steps in!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Diane M.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great place for larger group on quiet side of island!

Had a wonderful stay at Villa Circe with friends! 5 couples had plenty of space to gather as a group or spend a little quiet time alone. Great amenities and excellent response from property management when something was needed. We had some strong winds and storms mid week and a solar panel came loose. They were on it immediately. Also had some problems with the gate which they addressed promptly. They also helped us find some last minute dinghy rentals one day. Always helps to have someone assist you in finding reputable services on island. Oh and did I mention the views? Well they are fabulous! Would definitely recommend for a large group or family.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kim A.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

What a view! So much space!

10 of us stayed at Villa Circe. 4 parents and 6 kids ranging 18-21. It was the perfect set up. They have everything you need. The kids had a whole floor to themselves. The pool is great with lots of floats. Lots of games to play as well. The covers decks have so many spots to relax. Nice open spacing in the house. AC in every bedroom. The power went out in part of the house and they came and took care of it immediately. It is way up!! So you need 4 wheel drive for sure. But the crazy drive up is worth it just for the 360 view. We would stay there again for sure!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 14. Juni 2022
Thank you Kim. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! We loved having you as guests and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Michael H.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great place

We just wrapped up a 7 night stay at Villa Circe, and we could not be happier with the whole experience! We lucked out finding Villa Circe after our original house reservation was canceled by the owners. We are thankful the first house fell through (house was sold, new owners were not honoring existing bookings). We had 5 teens, five adults in the house and the setup was perfect for our group. The kids had the lower floor, adults the upper. The hot tub was a huge hit with everyone. The pool was very nice, a bit shaded, which was welcomed after a day in the sun at the beach. The house was better than the pictures and had more than enough room for the ten of us. Mary, the house host who showed us the way in and the layout of the house, was very friendly and thorough in the walk through. Communication with the property management team was excellent! I recommend the house and we are already planning a return trip in 2024!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sarah N.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Tremendous House and Views from Villa Circe

This is a great property with great amenities. I would highly recommend the property for large and small families. The home is in great shape and there are lots of games and kitchen accessories included with the house. The Property Manager was very responsive to any questions that we had.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sally F.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Family vacation

10/10 would recommend to anyone. Absolutely lovely
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im März 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 5. Apr. 2022
Thank you Sally. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verifizierte Bewertung

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joseph G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing Property with Amazing Views

Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Juni 2024

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