Title: Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27116657&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly Holiday home in Macmasters Beach with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly ![Beach nearby - Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly (Macmasters Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116700/27116657/c0d67173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly (Macmasters Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116700/27116657/e563ed0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly (Macmasters Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116700/27116657/1b97d3db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly (Macmasters Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116700/27116657/c6e3b247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly (Macmasters Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116700/27116657/40d0b610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Castaway Macmasters Beach House, a 3-bedroom coastal retreat set amongst native trees and just steps from the beach. Unwind by the cosy fireplace or on the rear deck with an outdoor dining setting, BBQ and sun lounges where you can spot local birdlife. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly Castaway Macmasters Beach House is superbly located across from the beach access path, just footsteps to the sand and surf of beautiful Macmasters Beach and local beachside cafes. A 3 bedroom pole house, Castaway is set amongst coastal native trees, has sheltered deck areas, a cosy fireplace, WIFI, HD Smart TV and includes a late check out for weekend stays. Pup-friendly too for a small dog with the leash free beach zone opposite. Guests can lounge on the rear deck spotting local birdlife, enjoy a beach stroll to local cafes, walk the Bouddhi coast or take an easy coastal drive to explore nearby Avoca, Killcare and Terrigal beaches. Highlights: \- A professional hotel-style linen and towel service. \- Main queen bedroom with private access to the two-way bathroom (includes shower, vanity and toilet). \- 2nd Queen bedroom. \- 3rd bedroom has 2 king single beds. \* An additional powder room with 2nd toilet. \* The living and dining area is a relaxed space with a beachy vibe, and includes a HD TV, ceiling fans and a great slow combustion fireplace (wood supplied). \* The living space opens to the large fully secured and covered rear deck. The deck is set above coastal gum trees filled with abundant birdlife and is great for outdoor dining, BBQing and sun lounging. \* A very well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine. \* Our street-to-front door walkway takes you straight to the beach pathway opposite. \* A laundry (washing machine only) and a beach shower. \* There’s ample parking options including undercover parking for 2 cars and on-street parking next to our walkway. \* An easy beach stroll to 2 patrolled surf beaches, cafes and a shallow swimming baths perfect for young families. PET STAY INFO: Looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation? Castaway is a very popular dog friendly property as the designated leash-free beach zone is from the Macmasters Beach path opposite and north to the lagoon and south Copa beach areas. Pup is permitted inside the house (rules apply) and the rear deck is suitable when out and about as it is fully secured with roof covering. Guest must bring own pet bedding. An additional pet stay cleaning fee ($75) applies per pet stay. Best suited for a small dog. Please note that the yard area around the property is not fenced. Sorry, we no longer accept cat stays. LOCATION Castaway is conveniently located across from the Macmasters Beach access path. Walk south to the patrolled section of the surf beach, where there is also a shallow swimming baths perfect for families with babies and young children, a playground and a super friendly cafe. Copacabana Beach is also just an easy beach stroll north from the path and also offers a patrolled beach, surfing, great cafes and convenient shops. The unique Cochrane Lagoon is positioned between the two beaches and is an easy 3 min walk. It's perfect for kayaking, exploring the wetlands, fishing and for chilling on its banks feeding the ducks and swans. Walk along the beach in either direction to enjoy breakfast, take-aways for beach picnics or dinner at beach-side cafes at Macmasters and Copacabana beaches or just drinks at the Macmasters Beach Surf Club cafe on Friday and Sunday evenings. Handy to amenities including a bakery, grocery and bottle shop, chemist, hair and beauty salons and a newsagent. Tip..... Take a walk along the beach at dusk and enjoy drinks at the surf club at Macmasters beach on Fri and Sun evenings or wood-fire pizza and tapas at Copacabana beach as you watch the sunset. Macmasters Beach is a comfortable and scenic 90 min drive north of Sydney CBD on the M1 freeway. The Kincumber Shopping Centre is a good stop for last minute supplies and has a large supermarket, liquor store, chemist, a great green grocer and butcher. There is also an excellent IGA with bottle shop at the smaller Kerta Rd shopping complex near Mitre 10 a bit closer to Macmasters Beach. On the final stretch along the Scenic Road towards Macmasters Beach is a fresh seafood outlet but check opening hrs. If you want to explore further, Bouddhi National Park is nearby providing unique and accessible coastal walking trails and swimming spots. You can drive there and park or walk via the trails that start in the streets behind the surf club. It is great for viewing whales and for swims at Little Beach and Maitland Bay Beach (both unpatrolled). Further along the Killcare peninsula is Killcare beach and Hardy's Bay - a 15 minute drive away with interesting fashion and homeware/gift shopping, renowned Bells restaurant and local cafes, boating and boat hire facilities. There is also a ferry service to Patonga, Ettalong and Palm Beach from Wagstaffe Wharf - great for a day out! Avoca and Terrigal beaches are both 10 and 15 mins drive away and also offer swimming/surfing, shopping and dining. Erina Fair is only a 15 drive away for a full-on shopping centre experience. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Street parking available - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Strictly prohibited inside house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Please log off all streaming services. Please leave all wet towels on bathroom floor. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Friend group bookings to a max 4 adults and all must be aged over 25 years. Does not apply for family bookings. Ages of guests must be provided. All guest must be accommodated in existing beds. No mattresses to be brought into the property. We do not provide a cot. Please bring your own cot. Guests must follow instructions for keys on arrival and departure. Loss of keys will incur charges for locksmith call out and replacement keys. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Fee $75 applies. Unfenced yard. Safe secure deck. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: You will need to bring your own cot. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Strictly prohibited inside house. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2251, PID-STRA-14494 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi House Cast-away Macmasters Beach Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi 11380 ## About the area Located in Macmasters Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Terrigal Beach and Bouddi National Park, while Ken Duncan Gallery and Gosford Regional Gallery are cultural highlights. Umina Recreation Centre and Crommelin Native Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Macmasters Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Macmasters-Beach.dx6352150) [View more Holiday homes in Macmasters Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Macmasters-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6352150-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.49589%2C151.42436&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xAP4CNot9UMfHjzMtfGudnUFH9U=) Macmasters Beach, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Copacabana beach one day of surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276207/b9782655-7d70-4567-b090-f96f97c693ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Copacabana Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![The rocks at Putty Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140037/768e75c0-306c-4e4d-9ada-7fe794f8b60e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bouddi National Park 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Little Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976198194/6da68781-eee3-4ecd-8610-9b4d2d00ea80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Beach 8 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Terrigal which includes a sandy beach, a coastal town and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6148407/96a2e672-d668-435b-88b9-f920372cc566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Terrigal Beach 12 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Turo Reserve 12 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Woy Woy Station 23 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) 102 min drive ### Restaurants - Avoca farmer's market 12 min drive - Block 'n Tackle Brewery 6 min drive - Kincumber Pub 8 min drive - Ludo's Gourmet Kitchen 10 min drive - Avoca Beach House 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly? ### What time is check-in at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly? ### What time is check-out at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly? ### Where is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 86 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia M. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, comfortable and convenient! This property was the perfect home base near the beach for our family mini break. Bev is a wonderful host, and made sure we felt welcome. Would love to stay again in the future. ##### Sonia M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry K. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing at the beach Clean, quiet and comfy.Kitchen well equipped.Great spot to walk your dog at Copacabana and Macmasters beaches. ##### Kerry K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet spot We had a great if slightly too short visit to Castaway. Lovely house in a beautiful spot, can't fault it and would definitely go back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish R. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy house with all we needed. Very close walk (2 minutes) to beach,very comfortable house,very clean ,had everything we needed.Comfy beds,lovely linen.Our little dog enjoyed it as well. ##### Trish R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob A. 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday Everything as described. Awesome location. Friendly and efficient hosts. ##### Rob A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy L. 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Castaway It was a pleasure staying at Castaway MacMasters beach house. Beautiful trees & birds & close to the beach. A very comfortable, clean home to relax & just be in. ##### Sandy L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Jose K. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### love it again as a second stay Great spot with dog friendly beach 2 minutes away. Quiet home with nice deck and birds around. The house has everything your own home would have. A lovely decor and lovely attention to details. Very clean comfy beds, good water. 2 toilets are great. Spotless. Bev is a good communicated and helpful lady. Great restaurants with views nearby. I can only recommend this lovely home. ##### Marie-Jose K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui C. 12 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spacious cottage opposite off-leash dog beach We had wonderful family holiday enjoying the Central Coast based at our McMasters Beach cottage. It was clean, with a well stocked kitchen, spacious outdoor deck with BBQ and sun lounges overlooking a leafy backyard. We visited the beach opposite the property with our a dog for a walk to the nearby ocean Rockpool. This is our second visit and we’ll be back again. ##### Jacqui C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise G. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorable weekend away with family & beloved pooches We have had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for us. This was our first doggie holiday. A perfect location, doggies loved their 2 times a day beach walk. There is no fenced yard but the large deck was perfect for them. The home is clean and tidy and had all the necessary items for us to enjoy the holiday.eg. Boardgames Thank you for our stay ##### Denise G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M., Sydney, Australia 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in a truly beautiful location! My partner and I (and our dog) absolutely loved our stay at this peaceful, relaxing and very welcoming home nestled in the treetops. It has everything you need for a great holiday - beautiful views, close to the beach, comfy beds and lounges, lovely bed linens, good kitchen, BBQ, modern appliances, lots of books & games and is very comfortable, clean and practical throughout. The location is just stunning and the large enclosed back deck is where we spent most of our time relaxing. Just a few short minutes walk to Macmasters Beach, the house is surrounded by trees and the local bird life is spectacular, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons. Gorgeous king parrots, lorikeets and kookaburras fly past and often land on the back deck, so you get to see and hear them at close range. Our dog loved hanging out on the back deck with us and it's also great for breakfast, BBQs and afternoon drinks. From the house it's a short 10 minute walk along the beach to Macmasters Surf Club cafe, or around 15-20 minutes walk along the beach to Copacabana beach, surf club, shops, cafes and restaurants. The beach is dog friendly which is brilliant, and Cochran's Lagoon is lovely, too. Bev was an excellent host and the house is very thoughtfully stocked with everything you may need. We absolutely loved our stay here, and hope to return again very soon - it's just such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jayson H. 21 Oct 2018 #### Great location, quiet, peaceful and comfortable. Great location, quiet, peaceful and comfortable. ##### Jayson H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane A. 10 Feb 2019 #### Perfect experience Great location. Lovely clean accommodation ##### Jane A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamora W. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay! Thanks Bev for another lovely stay. The place is in a great location, and with everything we needed. Highly recommend. ##### Tamora W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna M. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Fabulous little beach house with everything we needed. So clean and comfortable and just a hop, skip and jump to the gorgeous leash free beach. We had a great time, thanks Bev and Tom ##### Donna M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marty E. 6 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb location A lovely location for those who love the beach and their dogs. Highly recommend if you would like to take your furry family with you. ##### Marty E. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole B. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway This was such a great property to stay in and is so close to the beach. The house itself was equipped with all the comforts of home and is clean and tidy in a beautiful location. We loved it so much and will definitely be back! Highly recommend! ##### Nicole B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabienne C., Davidson, New South Wales 31 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent weekender Easy access to the dog friendly beach. The house has everything you need. Cleanest holiday house we’ve stayed in. Highly recommend ##### Fabienne C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. 14 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Getaway Bev was a wonderful host, leaving special touches to enhance our stay at Castaway. The house is perfect and we didn’t want to leave! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and will definitely be back! ##### Anne S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion C., MORUYA 30 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Lovely clean beach property. ##### Marion C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen R. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay at Castaway! Castaway was the perfect spot for a few nights on the Central Coast. The location is idyllic, and the house is lovely - clean, spacious, well equipped, and very well looked after. Bev and Tom were great hosts - welcoming and very communicative. Thank for you a fantastic holiday! ##### Stephen R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Relaxing, comfortable and quiet holiday home. Has all you need and everything is clean and tidy. A perfect beach and bush setting. Didn’t want to leave. ##### Susan S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo H. 24 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing winter getaway We had a great time at the cottage with our dog. So close to the beach and a cosy due to lovely fire. Well equipped kitchen. Would return ! ##### Jo H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue R. 26 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review no complaints Good location and property well maintained ##### Sue R. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie C. 2 Jan 2017 #### Relax on the deck We had a fabulous time staying here for a week. The house is well-equipped and the location, just across the road from the beach track, can't be beat. We spent many happy hours sitting out on the deck enjoying the quiet bush surrounds, and ducking over for a swim in the ocean whenever we felt like it! ##### Natalie C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz A. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem! Loved it!! ##### Liz A. 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