San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua’s most popular beach town, known for its surf beaches, sunsets, lively atmosphere, and easy access to coves and bays north and south.
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rentals
4.8
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$100
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$1079
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San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua’s signature coastal town, famous for its wide bay, golden sunsets, surf culture, and lively atmosphere. Surrounded by a chain of beaches to the north and south, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Emerald Coast.
Main Attractions
- The iconic Christ of the Mercy statue overlooking the bay
- Sunset boat trips, sailing, and fishing charters
- Vibrant restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutique shops
- Consistent offshore winds and year-round warm water
Beaches North of Town
- Playa Maderas – One of the country’s most reliable surf beaches, great for all levels
- Playa Marsella – Calm, scenic bay ideal for swimming and families
- Playa Majagual – Quiet, beautiful beach framed by jungle
- Playa Playones / Hidden Coves – Less-visited stretches of coastline accessible by 4x4 or local tours
Beaches South of Town
- Playa Remanso – Friendly, beginner-friendly surf break with a relaxed vibe
- Playa Hermosa – Long, stunning beach perfect for surfing, walking, and beach clubs
- Playa Yankee – Powerful, advanced wave known for hollow barrels
- Playa Escameca – Secluded beach with calm water and wildlife
- Playa Coco – Quiet family beach with gentle waves and beachfront dining
Why Stay in San Juan del Sur
- Excellent base for exploring multiple beaches in one trip
- Mix of nightlife, food, yoga, and surf experiences
- Suitable for families, beginners, advanced surfers, and long-term travelers
- Easy access to transportation, tours, and coastal activities
San Juan del Sur combines the conveniences of a lively town with the natural beauty of dozens of surrounding beaches, making it one of Nicaragua’s most versatile coastal destinations.
Editor's Picks
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
$174/ntNPenthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
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$103/ntABeach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
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$193/ntTCasa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
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4.9
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$146/ntRCasa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
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9
4.8
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$260/ntDEnchanted Monkey House
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4.9
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$288/ntRCasa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
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4.8
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$535/ntLSpacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
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4.8
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$337/ntLFantastic mediterranean villa
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4.9
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$283/ntSFive special things Casa 72 has for you
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4.9
(131)
$370/ntWCasa Miramar
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4.9
(21)
$100/ntCBeautiful Condo 2 bed 2 Ba with Stunning Bay views
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4.6
(149)
$190/ntHHer’s House
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4.8
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Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
$107/ntAIQuite rest in San Juan del Sur Bay! Fully Equipped
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4.8
(18)
$101/ntVVilla Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
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4.9
(67)
- $103/ntA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
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4.8
(278)
$124/ntHTwo-Story Villa with Stunning View
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4.7
(54)
- $146/ntR
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
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9
4.8
(127)
$157/ntIJSan Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
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4.8
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$159/ntDCasa Travista
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4.9
(61)
$124/ntCCasa Santorini #76
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4.7
(72)
$107/ntEl Nido
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4.6
(36)
- $190/ntH
Her’s House
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4.8
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$230/ntRLa Casita de Rossie
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4.8
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- $288/ntR
Casa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
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4.8
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Best for Families
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$1079/ntKRocks and Waves
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5.0
(19)
$205/ntRThe Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
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10
5.0
(14)
$426/ntEStylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
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5.0
(174)
$323/ntKCasa Dulce Vida
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10
5.0
(44)
$221/ntTLa Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
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5.0
(69)
- $337/ntL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
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4.9
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$304/ntMJCasa Lakshmi, Luxury Villa w/private pool in town.
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4.9
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$291/ntMJCasa Colibri,luxury villa in town w/private pool.
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4.9
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- $159/ntD
Casa Travista
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4.9
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- $370/ntW
Casa Miramar
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10
4.9
(21)
- $283/ntS
Five special things Casa 72 has for you
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4.9
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- $193/ntT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
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4.9
(111)
Best for Couples
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$130/ntSLDevon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
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5.0
(20)
$151/ntBCasa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
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5.0
(18)
$119/ntKACHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
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5.0
(42)
$168/ntRSanta Cruz Loft 7
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4.9
(51)
$157/ntSSan Juan del Sur Top-Floor RockStar Bayfront Condo
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4.9
(33)
$298/ntLRSerene Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pool
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4.9
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$177/ntRSanta Cruz Loft 6
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4.9
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$175/ntRSanta Cruz Loft 4
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4.9
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- $174/ntN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
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4.9
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$163/ntJBeachfront 2Br 2Ba Best Location in SJDS
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4.9
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$177/ntRSanta Cruz Loft 2
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4.9
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$175/ntRSanta Cruz Loft 5
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4.8
(38)
Best for Large Groups
2 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
- $124/ntH
Two-Story Villa with Stunning View
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4.7
(54)
- $124/ntC
Casa Santorini #76
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4.7
(72)
$110/ntSailor's Return: Coastal Escape in SJDS
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4.6
(51)
- $146/ntR
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
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4.8
(127)
- $101/ntV
Villa Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
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4.9
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$103/ntCDream House
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4.8
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- $107/ntAI
Quite rest in San Juan del Sur Bay! Fully Equipped
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4.8
(18)
- $190/ntH
Her’s House
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4.8
(26)
- $157/ntIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
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4.8
(129)
$100/ntCBeautiful condo#3 Amazing Bay view
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$120/ntBESafe and with a nice view: Villa in San Juan del Sur
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4.7
(28)
- $100/ntC
Beautiful Condo 2 bed 2 Ba with Stunning Bay views
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4.6
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Most Luxurious
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- $1079/ntK
Rocks and Waves
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$570/ntKLas Palmas in San Juan del Sur
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(22)
- $535/ntL
Spacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
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4.8
(74)
$514/ntBELocation, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
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$475/ntLModern Hideaway • Pool • Views • Sleeps 8
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4.6
(15)
$457/ntCVilla Los Tamarindos
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4.8
(15)
$443/ntIJCasa Fira: family & friends, piscina, 5 min SJDS
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4.5
(17)
- $426/ntE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
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5.0
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- $370/ntW
Casa Miramar
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4.9
(21)
- $337/ntL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
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4.9
(113)
- $323/ntK
Casa Dulce Vida
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5.0
(44)
$312/nt4-min walk to town, pool, plunge tub, hot showers
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4.7
(12)
Most Reviewed
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
- $103/ntA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
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4.8
(278)
- $426/ntE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
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3
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5.0
(174)
- $288/ntR
Casa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
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4
14
4.8
(157)
- $100/ntC
Beautiful Condo 2 bed 2 Ba with Stunning Bay views
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2
5
4.6
(149)
- $283/ntS
Five special things Casa 72 has for you
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3
12
4.9
(131)
- $157/ntIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
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2
8
4.8
(129)
- $146/ntR
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
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2
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4.8
(127)
- $174/ntN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
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4.9
(125)
- $337/ntL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
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4.9
(113)
- $193/ntT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
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4.9
(111)
$195/ntHVacation Rental Casa Dos Vistas San Juan del Sur
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4.8
(96)
- $304/ntMJ
Casa Lakshmi, Luxury Villa w/private pool in town.
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4.9
(93)
Trending Now
12 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
- $174/ntN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
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4.9
(125)
- $190/ntH
Her’s House
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4.8
(26)
$142/ntRCasa Iguana Address
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5.0
(20)
- $426/ntE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
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5.0
(174)
- $124/ntH
Two-Story Villa with Stunning View
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4.7
(54)
$143/ntGCasa Christie: 2 Bedroom Superior Ocean View
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4.7
(23)
- $298/ntLR
Serene Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pool
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4.9
(12)
$198/ntCTropical Views
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2
6
5.0
(69)
- $288/ntR
Casa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
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4
14
4.8
(157)
- $193/ntT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
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2
9
4.9
(111)
- $124/ntC
Casa Santorini #76
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2
8
4.7
(72)
- $151/ntB
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
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2
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5.0
(18)
Highest Rated
12 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
$142/ntTInfinity pool, Walk to town, Epic Views
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1
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5.0
(45)
- $130/ntSL
Devon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
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2
4
5.0
(20)
- $1079/ntK
Rocks and Waves
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3
8
5.0
(19)
- $151/ntB
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
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2
4
5.0
(18)
- $205/ntR
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
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3
10
5.0
(14)
- $426/ntE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
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3
12
5.0
(174)
- $323/ntK
Casa Dulce Vida
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2
10
5.0
(44)
$150/ntBCasa Lilliana
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2
5
5.0
(45)
- $221/ntT
La Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
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2
8
5.0
(69)
- $198/ntC
Tropical Views
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2
6
5.0
(69)
- $514/ntBE
Location, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
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16
5.0
(24)
- $119/ntKA
CHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
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2
4
5.0
(42)
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