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Syrian regime launches counteroffensive on rebels
Anti-government activists in Aleppo posted videos on line, showing the aftermath of Saturday's airstrike on what they say is Sukkary district in the northern city. Dozens of residents are standing on piles of rubble in front of a row of residential buildings, looking in disbelief at the front of the building that was blown off when a missile slammed into it.
In another video, men help a woman climb down from a balcony of the second floor of a building that has partially collapsed after a missile ripped through it.
The videos appear consistent with AP reporting from the area.
State television said the primary goal of the airstrikes was to "recapture areas taken by the terrorists," the term the regime uses to refer to opposition fighters in the civil war.
Regime fighter jets pounded villages in rebel-held areas in Latakia province before. But they do not frequently hit the city of the same name that is mostly populated with Syrian minority communities including many members of the Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiite Islam that Assad and his family belong to.
The rebels and opposition supporters are mostly Sunni Muslims, a majority in Syria.
The Aleppo strike was the deadliest air raid on Sunday, killing up to 12 people, according to another anti-regime activists group, The Local Coordination Committees.
In other violence, a man was shot and killed by an army sniper in the southern city of Daraa, the Observatory said, adding that clashes between troops and rebels raged in the opposition strongholds around Damascus. At least 15 people were killed in the fighting around the capital, the group said.
Daraa province has been the scene of fierce fighting in recent weeks, with rebels making gains in the province and further south.
Last week, they looked poised to take over the area along the Jordanian border, which could be used to try to stage an attack on Damascus, Assad's seat of power.
Abdul-Rahman said there was little rebel advancement in the province on Sunday, despite rebel forces receiving heavier flows of weapons through Jordan as well as training there by the U.S. and other countries.
In Istanbul, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on the first leg of a 10-day overseas trip. They discussed shared U.S. and Turkish efforts to support Syria's opposition groups, which have struggled to unify and strengthen links with rebels on the battlefield.
"The United States and Turkey will continue cooperating toward the shared goal of a peaceful transition in Syria," Kerry said.
More than 70,000 people have died in the conflict that began in March 2011.
Associated Press writers Jamal Halaby in Amman, Jordan, Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria, and Bradley Klapper in Istanbul contributed to this report.
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2.6.26+ w/AMD K6-III/450 issues
This might just be the worst bug report I've ever filed, but there are so many things potentially involved here that I'm needing help just to start sorting out the mess :-(.
The short problem statement: I haven't had a working NVIDIA driver under Linux since 2.6.24 (just before the 96.43.07 legacy driver was released). 96.43.07 was released to restore functionality with 2.6.26 kernels, but that never worked for me: as soon as the driver initialized the GART, the X server aborted on a signal 4.
Figured I might have been dealing with old/obsolete software, so I've since upgraded Xorg to version 1.3.0 (19 April 2007, included with Slackware 12.0). That took care of the signal 4 issues, but now I *think* I'm fighting mtrr and/or GART issues with my AMD K6-III/450 on a Tyan S1590S motherboard.
About the only thing I'm sure of at this point is that MTRRs are definitely broken in the latest 2.6.27-rcX kernels. Running "cat /proc/mtrr" on a -rc4 kernel generates an I/O error. Applying a patch that's supposed to fix the MTRR issues on K6-2,3 processors gets rid of the I/O error, but there's no output as far as showing any configured MTRRs.
Attempting to use the legacy 96.43.07 driver (plus patches to allow compilation that appear elsewhere in this forum) with a 2.6.27-rc5+mtrr_patch kernel results in what looks like proper driver initialization as far as what appears in the Xorg.log.0 file. However, once the GART is initialized, the screen goes "orange" with vertical black stripes and becomes unreadable until I reboot the machine. Fortunately, the console is otherwise usable and I can gracefully terminate the X server and reboot the machine.
There are no errors in the Xorg.0.log file. The "nv" driver (not the binary "nvidia" driver) seems to work ok with the same and earlier 2.6.X kernels other than being so slow I can barely use what *had* been a good little machine. Yes, this is probably a kernel issue, but I expect and get no sympathy from the kernel developers when the only software that seems to trigger the problems is the "nvidia" driver.
As far as NVIDIA options in my xorg.conf file, these are the relevant lines that worked with the prior legacy driver and earlier 2.6.X kernels:
Option "IgnoreDisplayDevices" "DFP, TV"
Option "LoadKernelModule" "false"
Option "NvAgp" "1"
I haven't tried disabling AGP to see if that helps, but I suspect the experiment would be useful regardless of the outcome. Any other suggestions on things to try would be greatly appreciated.
Re: 2.6.26+ w/AMD K6-III/450 issues
Tried Option NoMTRR? I didn't think they were used so much anymore, but Xorg.conf's manpage makes it sound useful still.. Certain compiler optimizations (like SSE) on components related to X could be causing problems on an older processor like that. Could you revert to an older kernel and/or X? CentOS 5.x has been running 2.6.18 for ages. If you used their sources to build your own kernel, it should be safe to use (so long as you keep up with it).
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Re: 2.6.26+ w/AMD K6-III/450 issues
Well, I was just thinking something a bit more long lived... I'm not sure how long the stable team updates mainline kernels with patches for 2.6.xx.x, but RedHat backports whatever is needed, for 2.6.9 (rhel4) and 2.6.18 (rhel5).
I'm using 96.43.07 on an Athlon XP for a GeForce 4 Ti 4200 (unstable Debian, Xorg 1.4.2, 2.6.26) without problem, but that CPU is a bit more recent.
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Ok... I'm attaching a few relevant files for would-be debuggers :-). I spoke too soon regarding the MTRR patches for 2.6.27-rc5: with the "nv" driver, the MTRR configuration looks like this:
$ cat /proc/mtrr
reg00: base=0xd0000000 (3328MB), size= 64MB: write-combining, count=1
which seems correct for my GeForce2 MX400 card. MTRR sanitization (relatively new kernel configuration option) seems to be working correctly: when X isn't active, the above command shows nothing. That's why I indicated in my first posting that MTRRs still seemed to be broken: my bad.
Anyway, the attached files (xorg.conf and Xorg.0.log) might help someone more clueful than me figure out what's going on... Sorry about the ".txt" extension on the configuration file: upload filters didn't like the ".conf".
BTW, I tried NoMTRR and setting NvAgp to "0": both settings were active at the time the attached files were created. No difference as far as the orange screen.
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Sculptor Will Ryman
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sculptor Will Ryman discusses his exhibition of new site-specific works at the Paul Kasmin Galleries in Chelsea, Anyone and No One, on view February 16—March 24. Formerly a playwright whose work was largely influenced by Absurdist philosophy, Ryman's works incorporate autobiographical, spiritual and art historical references.
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Leonard, more art interviews please! This was great, great to hear an artist's voice. I was curious to hear more about his experience of the art world given that he avoided it to such lengths and expressed such emotion when he talked about his parents' experience of it.
Wow! such vitriol! [from hipsters?]. Just back in town and am so grateful that there is a repeat of LL's show @ zulu 00.00, otherwise I may have missed this gem of an interview for a few months. Art is Art; to me Mr. Wyman's Art is HIGH ART; to me; personally. That is all. Wishing all highest achievements, and, potentially, recognition, whether it is one's cup of tea or not.
kindly. k
Linus the Sculptor from the Upper West Side-Call me old fashioned but I think sculpture is something made by a Sculptor with his own hands otherwise it's just a slick commercial of some academic intellectual idea. Will should of stuck to paper-mache Who needs to see more of his 2 bit/5 second ideas blown up huge by his minion workers so that monied interests can celebrate another ivory tower artist. I guess the poor treatment will says he saw his artist father endured by the art world did not scare
young Will off for long when he saw a chance to make a buck off knowing nothing about real art or ideas with relevant
content to awake public consciousness- This is a time for art to show the threat of gas fracking or the evils of war,not pay homage to a dead writer with a dopey looking 15 foot bird.
It took at least five minutes for Leonard to toss out Mark Rothko's name in an art interview. Leonard you're slipping. Don't forget to tell us that you studied with him.
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After the lovely Chardonnay cask Glen Moray 10 (brilliant stuff for the price!) , I really wanted to try this one which is rather new. Basically it's the Classic GM finished in port casks for an additional 8 months (Tawny Port casks to be exact),bottled at 40% and without colouring which is nice given the lovely copper colour of this …
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Time for a more down to earth, widely available and very affordable dram from the underrated (too underrated if you ask me) distillery of Glen Moray. This whisky was aged for its entire life in Chardonnay casks. Now I'm not a huge fan of Chardonnay (probably spent too much time drinking mediocre Israeli Chardonnay), but it might work here with …
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My Second Glen Moray tasting note on the blog (the first was a Duncan Taylor), and the fourth from the SMWS bottle share series. distilled in 1976 and aged in an ex-Bourbon first fill cask for 33 years. Not a very common distillery to be bottled, and a good chance to taste something you don't drink every day.
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Another Single cask bottling from the DT "Dimensions" series of cask strength bottlings by DT, this one comes from a 1991 cask (Ex-Bourbon I think according to color and profile) , and bottled at 54,8% ABV. This is also my first Glen Moray tasting note. So, it's double as fun. Let's roll :
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C O M 5 stay the strip To Downtown Las Vegas Las Vegas Premium Outlets North Stratosphere To Downtown Las Vegas Petty Muscle Car Challenge (at LV Motor Speedway) ARIA at CityCenter 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.590.7111 arialasvegas.com Sahara Ave. Palace Station SLS (opening 2014) Bally's 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.967.4111 ballyslasvegas.com LVH Circus Circus I- 1 5 Riviera Blvd. Riviera Convention Center Dr. The Royal Desert Inn Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.693.7111 bellagio.com AS BL VD . The Barrymore Fashion Show Dr. Spring Mountain Rd. Treasure Island LA SV Trump EG Las Vegas Convention Center Encore Wynn Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.731.7110 caesarspalace.com Palazzo Venetian Public House Sands Ave. Sands Expo I-15 Mirage Harrah's The Quad Caesars Palace Bellagio Flamingo Circus Circus Flamingo Rd. Terrible's Tuscany Hard Rock Hotel Harmon Ave. Gold Coast Rio Palms Westin Casuarina Bally's Paris Platinum Palms Place 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.734.0410 circuscircus.com Planet Hollywood Cosmopolitan CityCenter Monte Carlo New YorkNew York Excalibur Holsteins The Gallery, Sugar Factory Pink's cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.698.7000 cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Thomas & Mack Center . ise Rd Parad Koval Ln. Aria, Mandarin Oriental, Vdara MGM Grand Hooters Tropicana Reno Ave. Giles St. Orleans Encore 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.770.8000 encorelasvegas.com Tropicana Ave. Swenson St. Titanic & Bodies Exhibitions I-15 Luxor Mandalay Bay Dr. Mandalay Bay Four Seasons Russell Rd. Excalibur Alliance Airport Advertising Hacienda Ave. LAS VEGAS BLVD. Maverick Helicoptors McCarran International Airport 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.597.7777 excalibur.com Flamingo Sunset Rd. Gilespie St. McCarran Rent-A-Car Center LBS To Summerlin Town Square Brio 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.733.3111 flamingolasvegas.com To Henderson I-215 (Bruce Woodbury Beltway) Wet 'n' Wild Four Seasons HOTEL 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.632.5000 fourseasons.com Warm Springs Rd. Las Vegas Premium Outlets South Silverado Ranch Blvd. South Point St. Rose Pkwy. M Resort Maverick Helicoptors Blue Diamond Rd. Bonnie Springs Ranch Silverton Hard Rock HOTEL 4455 Paradise Rd. 702.693.5000 hardrockhotel.com Forever Resorts Harrah's Map sponsorED BY 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.369.5000 harrahslasvegas.com Hooters 115 E. Tropicana Ave. 702.739.9000 hooterscasinohotel.com 6 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . 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Flamingo Rd. 702.777.7777 riolasvegas.com Mandalay Bay 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.632.7777 mandalaybay.com Riviera 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.794.9433 rivierahotel.com 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.590.8888 mandarinoriental.com Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter SILVERTON 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. 702.263.7777 silvertoncasino.com MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.891.1111 mgmgrand.com SLS 2535 Las Vegas Blvd SLSHotels.com/LasVegas COMING SOON!!! THE Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.791.7111 mirage.com South Point 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.796.7111 southpointcasino.com Monte Carlo 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.730.7777 montecarlo.com Stratosphere 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.380.7777 stratospherehotel.com New York-New York 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.740.6969 nynyhotelcasino.com Treasure Island 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.894.7111 treasureisland.com The Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.607.7777 palazzolasvegas.com Tropicana 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.739.2222 troplv.com Palms 4321 W. Flamingo Rd. 702.942.7777 palms.com Vdara at CityCenter 2600 W. Harmon Ave. 702.590.2111 vdara.com Palms Place 4381 W. Flamingo Rd. 702.932.7777 palmsplace.com The Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.414.1000 venetian.com Paris 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.946.7000 parislasvegas.com Wynn 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.770.7000 wynnlasvegas.com 8 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 9 10 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P to W to 8 NIE 858 IN 4Ridin Pack Ho 8 r g T e BON x t se A VALUE dventu back $ 25 0 r e . .00* *Ms T x t W g a nd D at ir e.c om /8 a r at e s 8588 m • 1-8 ay a pply 7 7- 6 . 6 2- 0 030 Bonnie Springs Ranch Step back into the old west. Bonnie Springs Ranch is ten minutes west of Las Vegas in beautiful Red Rock Canyon. The best in food, fun and entertainment for families and groups since 1952. Featuring: Old Nevada Western Town with shows and shops Restaurant & Bar Horeseback Rides Pony Rides Petting Zoo • Motel Banquest Facilities Text BONNIE to 88588 for discounts n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! 11 | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P Bonnie Springs Ranch • (702) 875-4191 • facebook.com/bonniespringsranch stay downtown Binion's 128 E. Fremont St. 702.382.1600 Binions.com California 12 E. Ogden Ave. 702.385.1222 TheCal.com El Cortez 600 E. Fremont St. 702.385.5200 ECvegas.com VegasAnywhere ONE APP…ONE TAP THE D 301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400 TheD.com Four Queens Download us…Anytime! 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See the Jabbawockeez like you've never seen them before. 14 NEW SHOW For tickets, call 702.262.4400 or visit luxor.com n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 15 play All the Things He Was Michael Jackson ONE celebrates the life & music of MJ C irque du Soleil shows are in virtually every major casino in Las Vegas and most tourists have seen at least one in their visit to our fair city. The newest spectacle to make its debut is the highly anticipated Michael Jackson ONE. Yes, Michael Jackson was a controversial celebrity, but there is no denying that he had a magical quality that shone onstage. Cirque brings his magic back to life. The premise of the show is a journey of the four misfits Clumsy, Shy, Smarty Pants, and Sneaky who are thrown into a vortex after sneaking into the show. The first song to start off their journey is crowd favorite "Beat It." Interwoven in their journey are all of Michael's iconic items which are used in different numbers, including his trademark glove, shoes, hat, and glasses. Our four heroes must also battle to be free from the evil grip of Mephisto, which is a malevolent machine made up of radio, microphones, and other electrical equipment. As they continue their journey, each of Michael's songs are represented with the energy that Cirque acrobats bring. They walk vertically on the walls of the stage, fly through the air over the audience, and Mother Moon, an ethereal beautiful glittering creature flies over the stage and sings a haunting duet of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" with the character Star. Michael's career spanned over 45 years, and Cirque includes songs like "Dirty Diana" in which Mephisto's siren and The Muse (a conduit for Michael's music) go head to head in a spectacular one-of-a-kind pole-dancing act. For the song "They Don't Care About Us", the choreography conveys Michael's fight to get his message out—that when we are faced with war, poverty, strife—we must never stop hoping and dreaming of a better world and how we can help. As controversial as it is to resurrect legendary artists onstage where holograms are used, Michael Jackson ONE uses the technology with great care and feeling as Michael is projected on stage singing "Man In The Mirror." The show runs 90 minutes and is a visual feast of imagery, costumes, and out-of-this-world dance moves. It's a must see show with a total of over 30 of Michael's songs. You will leave the show with Michael's songs in your heart and his final message, "We're putting love back in the world. To remind the world that love is important. To love each other. We are one." Ticket prices are $69, $99, $130, $140, $155, plus LIMITED Gold Circle Seating. Prices do not include LET, tax or fees. For more show information visit: mandalaybay.com/entertainment/michaeljackson-one/ By Carole McCabe Joy | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 16 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M "The STory of ClaSSiC roCk" — featuring former members — Heart JOHN PAYNE Asia HOWARD LEESE JAY SCHELLEN Badfinger Guns N' Roses, L.A. Guns Lynch Mob, The Offspring TRACII GUNS ROBIN McAULEY Survivor, MSG Lita Ford PAUL SHORTINO Quiet Riot ANDREW FREEMAN MICHAEL T. ROSS PLUS SPeciaL GUeStS... "Raiding The Rock Vault pulls out all the stops!" — Las Vegas Review-Journal "Raiding the Rock Vault is a rockin' tour de force." — Las Vegas Weekly www.RaidingTheRockVault.com For Tickets and Information, Visit The LVH Box Office, www.TheLVH.com or Call 702.732.5755 or 800.222.5361 Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Subject to availability. Management reserves all rights. Offer code: LVESB1G1. Offer redeemable at The LVH Box Office, by phone 702.732.5755 or 800.222.5361, or www.RaidingTheRockVault.com/241 Not valid on special events. Discount applied at checkout. Expires 12/31/13. n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 17 play Star Views: Las Vegas As the long hot days turn into cool nights, Las Vegas still continues to be one of the greatest celebrity meccas in the world! At any time, we have actors, reality stars, and top chefs drop by and party in Vegas! Funnyman David Spade is a frequent visitor to Las Vegas. Not only has he been in hit movies, he was one of the funniest characters on the long-running sitcom Rules Of Engagement. He achieved another iconic success with his comedy act celebrating 100 shows at The Sands Showroom! By Carole McCabe Joy Top Chef Curtis Stone wowed diners with his delicious fivecourse menu for The Venetian/Palazzo's Carnevale. After each course was served, Curtis came out from the kitchen and answered questions and described each dish. What was served? Delicacies such as fried zucchini stuffed with Taleggio. Former 90210's Ian Ziering just finished up a guest star appearance with world-famous hunks The Chippendales. Coming off the wildly successful "Sharknado," Ian thrilled audiences in Vegas with his chiseled body and boyish charm. Those lovely ladies sure know how to party Vegas style! Former Girl Next Door, Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett, and Real Housewife of The OC, Gretchen Rossi, hosted two days of fun at TAO and TAO Nightclub. Gretchen, looking gorgeous in a hot pink bikini, had a blast with the TAO Dayclub's cryo gun. Kendra was a co-host and posed and signed autographs for every fan! Looking fit and fabulous she rocked a hot bikini also. Her words of advice to the bachelorettes: "Satisfy your man!" Keeping busy now that Jersey Shore is off the air, reality star/DJ Pauly D visited a local Wal-Mart store to introduce the throngs of fans waiting for a pic or autograph to his newest venture, REMIX Cocktails. He was also presented with a birthday cake, since he turned 33 on the same day! *** What stars will shimmer in the desert next? Check back next issue! Las Vegas' former mayor Oscar Goodman was the latest target of a celebrity roast. Several notable and popular local comedians had the stage for six minutes to get their jabs in the mayor and their fellow roasters! However, Mayor Goodman asked, "I'm just wondering when this roast is supposed to start?" 18 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M Brenton Ho | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 19 SKY | EARTH | WATER 20 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . 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However, it is the newest addition to the FANTASY line-up that has the town buzzing. A certain honey-blonde bombshell named Jamie Lynch is the new headliner. Jamie brings her amazing vocal range to the stage along with a playful sassy manner. When she performs songs such as "It's a Man's World" dressed in a tight black suit with a diamond -banded fedora, it is easy to see why she was chosen to headline. Another number that had the crowd spell bound was the FANTASY rendition of "Roxanne." Wearing a black-and-red corset with red hearts and a silk top hat, Jamie glittered on the stage. The FANTASY dancers for this number wear different variations of costumes such as corsets, short skirts, and tight shorts. Oh and did I mention that FANTASY is a topless show? At one time or another all the dancers appear topless onstage with the exception of Jamie and comedian Sean E. Cooper. With the grace and beauty that these ladies possess, at no time does the show ever feel contrived or indelicate. Cooper provides a ton of laughs as he impersonates Michael Jackson and proceeds to choose one lucky lady in the audience to have a "Magic Mike" moment with him. This time it was Candice and her boyfriend Rob who were singled out by Jamie for some ribald fun on stage. The running joke of the night was Rob and Candice, so if you are ready for some onstage fun, sit in the front row! With the new headliner comes new numbers! Wearing a black, sexy, skin-tight dress with bondage straps in the back, Jamie sings the number "Black Velvet." As she sings, two FANTASY dancers weave a black ribbon around all three of them. It's a sexy number that had the two guys sitting next to me breathless! FANTASY is a show that brings fantasies to the stage along with statuesque beauties. A total of 15 numbers are showcased, and FANTASY is great for singles and couples alike. FANTASY performs nightly at 10:30 p.m. in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and handling fees. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets can be purchased at the Luxor box office, online at luxor.com, or by calling 800.557.7428 or 702.262.4400. By Carole McCabe Joy 22 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P The biggest name in water parks is here Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas is Nevada's all-new premier water park. With more than 25 exhilarating slides and attractions, families and thrill seekers alike will have plenty to scream about. • Introducing Rattler, the first-of-its-kind three-person ride in North America • Featuring Constrictor, Travel Channel's Top 5 Most Extreme Water Slide of 2012 • Plenty of covered areas and available private cabanas ©2013 Village Roadshow Theme Park Holdings USA Inc. All rights reserved. (702) 979-1600 . wetnwildlasvegas.com $ SAVE UP TO $42 7 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION 23 Present this coupon at any open ticket window at Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas and save $7.00 on each General Admission ticket (over 42" & under 64") up to six (6) people. Valid for general admission only, which includes use of all rides and attractions in operation on day of use. Coupon is valid 5/31/13 to 9/8/2013 during public operating days only. Not valid on Park company rentals or special events. Not valid with any other offer, discount, coupon or promotion. Call (702) 979-1600 or visit www.wetnwildlasvegas.com n epublic va doperating a M A Gdates A ZIN E .hours COM | are Be t t e r to to gethe r ! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P to confirm and as they subject change. PLU13016 drink Social House Creates Spooky Fun Cocktails G houls and goblins will be out in full force for Halloween 2013 in Las Vegas. Haunted houses and parties will take place all over town. Where should you go to sip on some ghoulish concoctions? Social House located insides Crystals Shopping Mall at CityCenter has some of the most creative bartenders in town. The three of them, Kyung Lee, Nathan Thay, and Jonah Vong Dala make the drinks below that can be ordered from October 1 until October 31 at the bar for Happy Hour all priced at $7. Social House's cuisine is Pan Asian, and the décor is stylish and relaxing with both booths and tables for dining. Open for lunch and dinner, delectable items such as fresh sushi, sashimi, kobe beef sliders, and sweet tempting desserts are on the menu. A full bar serves sake, beer, and wine along with well and specialty drinks. Happy hour runs daily from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Prix fixe lunches are available. Sushi-Sake-Socialize! For more information visit angelmg.com/venues/social-house/. Kaiju Monster A nice masculine drink with a black licorice finish, so smooth you cannot even taste the Jager. 1 oz Jager 1 oz Apple Pucker 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 0.75 Simple Syrup Fill tall glass with pineapple juice. Add ingredients; serve over ice in a rocks glass. Use black licorice as straw. Zombie Blood A refreshing blend that really highlights the Dragonfruit (tastes like a cross between a kiwi and a pear.) 1.25 oz Skyy Dragonfruit Vodka 0.5 oz. Melon Liquor 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice Fill glass with cranberry juice and white peach puree. Float grenadine and blue curacao. Served over ice in a high ball glass. Garnish with either sour worms or some floating eyeball candy to keep an eye on the party! 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Sahara Ave. | Las Vegas, NV 89102 1.5 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P (702) 616-3788 10920 S. Eastern Ave. | Henderson, NV 89052 *Msg and Data rates may apply. TxtWire.com/88588 • 1-877-652-0030 19-TIME WINNER 25 dish Cantina Laredo Raises the Bar with its Delightful Offerings M exican food can be just like every day fare or it can be new and exciting! When you visit Cantina Loredo at Tivoli Village, expect modern Mexican cuisine with a twist. When you walk into this airy, open restaurant and are greeted by a genuinely friendly hostess, it's a good start. For seating, you can either choose one of the spacious booths or a four-top table. Now that the weather is cooling down in Vegas, two spacious patios are available for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Now onto the food! We started off our meal with the guacamole. The cart rolls up to your table, and you can choose your own ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and either chopped or grilled jalapenos. If you are daring, try the grilled jalapenos; they add a nice kick! This Top Shelf Guacamole will feed up to four and is priced right at $8.99. Next was an incomparable dish of Ahi Tuna Tacos, filled with the freshest, firmest Ahi tuna I have tasted in a while. Firm large chunks are encased in mini taco shells and topped with chipotle aioli. Jicama slaw, and a side of guacamole is placed beside each taco, a bargain at $8.99 for four. Heaven! Ceviche is served many ways and Cantina Laredo does it best. Once again, large chunks of fresh shrimp, scallops that have been marinated lightly in pineapple juice and then mixed with lime juice, tomatoes, and onions are served with crisp chips. This appetizer delivers a burst of freshness and flavor that tastes like freshly caught seafood. Once again at a great price for this delicacy $8.99. The Camaron Pablamo Asada dish consists of grilled steak around a poblano pepper with shrimp, mushrooms, onions, and monterey jack cheese covered with chimichurri sauce. This was another wonderful dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cooking with a twist and is $20.99. The drink menu is varied and the house specialty is the Casa Rita, which is a robust true Margarita bursting with the flavor of Giro Silver Tequila, orange liqueur and fresh squeezed lemon juice and is $8 or for Happy Hour in the bar area it is $4. Sangria has always been a favorite drink of mine and the sangria here is truly exceptional. It is made with Blood Orange Liqueur, burgundy, orange juice, and ginger beer for $7.50. Dessert was spectacular. Warm freshly baked apple pie surrounded with butter, brandy, and crème sauce topped with cinnamon ice cream is deliciously decadent and worth not counting calories for! Lunch and dinner hours and all the Happy Hour Specials can be found online at cantinalaredo.com/location/las-vegas/. Truly a remarkable restaurant with wonderful food and friendly service! The main courses are varied and have favorites such as fajitas, carnitas, and enchiladas. However, what tantalized my taste buds was the Chile Relleno and the Camaron Poblamo Asada. A Chile Relleno is a delicate dish, and too many times I have tasted those that have been overwhelmed with the thickness of the batter surrounding it. A light batter and a mixture of picalillo filling with ground beef, almonds and raisins with Oaxaca cheese covered with spicy ranchero sauce was a delightful surprise on this dish and is priced at $13.99 and with cheese only $12.99. Our server Ramon mentioned that this is the traditional way it is served in Mexico. n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | By Carole McCabe Joy Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 26 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 27 TO EAT WELL. TO LIVE WELL. Experience the avors of Tuscany and the good life Bringing the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to Las Vegas, our chef-inspired Tuscan recipes are sure to tempt your palette. At BRIO, we believe that serving freshly prepared food and surrounding you with natural beauty helps you escape the pressures of urban life and provides you with the most relaxing and delectable dining experience. www.BrioItalian.com 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. S. TOWN SQUARE 420 S. Rampart, Ste. 180 TIVOLI VILLAGE 702.914.9145 28 702.433.1233 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P BarrymoreLV.com | 99 Convention Center Dr. 89109 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 89109 | LAS VEGAS' PREMIER HOSPITALITY GROUP | 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. 89135 n e va d a M A G A Z I N E . C O M | Better together! | VE G A S A N Y W H E R E A P P 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 89109 | 29 shop Upcoming Family Events At Town Square L ocated right off of Las Vegas Blvd. is local favorite shopping mall Town Square. The mall, designed as a European village, is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment center on 117 acres and is dog friendly. From Juicy Couture to Sephora to Tommy Bahama, you have your pick of great shopping and dining! Here are some of the upcoming events. For a complete list, visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com/. ONE RUN - September 14 8:30 a.m. Town Square Las Vegas will present the first-ever ONE RUN Las Vegas on September 14 at Town Square. A 5k and 1-mile run will benefit seven Las Vegas non-profit organizations. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the participating charities. Participants can register online or in person and choose the organization their registration fee will benefit, or spread it evenly across all seven participating charities. Donations will also be accepted online for each charity for those unable to attend the event. Visit onerunlasvegas.com for more information or to register. Positively Kids Lucky Duck Family Festival - October 12 Noon – 4 p.m. The Las Vegas-based Foundation for Positively Kids will host its 14th annual Lucky Duck Family Festival and fundraiser in Town Square Park benefiting medically fragile children from noon to 4 p.m. on October 12. For more information visit positivelykids.org or contact Sylvia Wolf at 702.262.0037 ext. 8. Town SCARY Halloween - October 31 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Town Square turns into Town SCARY this Halloween, and children of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat at participating stores and restaurants from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 31. Several activities will take place throughout the night including a variety of holiday-themed children's games. Town Scary is free and open to the public. 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Is It Time to Incorporate Your Business?on August 30, 2013
If you're like most small-business owners, you probably started your operation as either a sole proprietorship or, if you had co-owners, a partnership. This company structure is the simplest and least costly to set up, with less paperwork required.
However,…Read » Views: 2,329
A Financial To-Do List for New Entrepreneurson August 29, 2013
Entrepreneurs: Prior to embarking on any new business venture, you need to make sure that your financial house is in order. Here's a to-do list to help you do just that.
1. Clear up existing debt. Substantial debt and limited cash flow can hinder your busin…Read » Views: 2,450
5 Ways Retailers Can Prepare for Sales-Tax Holidayson July 23, 2013
Unless your store caters to warm-weather activities, you may notice a drop-off in business in the summertime when people go away for vacation, spending less time shopping and more time relaxing.
"Part of the challenge of the summertime in particular is it's r…Read » Views: 3,675
Salary or Draw? How to Pay Yourself as Business Owneron June 24, 2013
Congratulations! Your small business has moved beyond the initial startup phase and is now a profitable venture. Although you may have worked for free in the early days, it's time to pay yourself for your efforts.
You generally have two options for taking h…Read » Views: 57,028
Businesses React to Threat of Internet Sales Taxeson June 10, 2013
The Marketplace Fairness Act, which could force many more business owners to collect sales tax on online purchases, recently passed the U.S. Senate. However, the legislation faces an uncertain future as lawmakers in the House of Representatives voice concerns …Read » Views: 2,146
Get Ready for Next Year's Tax Return Nowon June 6, 2013
Small-business owners are probably thinking about paying their second quarter estimated taxes right about now, because they're due on June 17.
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What Is an EIN and Does Your Business Need One?on May 13, 2013
Much like a Social Security number for individual taxpayers, an Employer Identification Number — also called a Federal Tax Identification Number — is how the IRS identifies your company. Business owners use their EINs to conduct activities that would other…Read » Views: 8,659
Should You Adopt a Fiscal or Calendar Year for Your Small Business?on May 6, 2013
As an individual taxpayer, you're required to complete and submit an annual federal income-tax return by April 15 for the prior calendar year. (The IRS sometimes moves the date to avoid Sundays and holidays.) However, if you're a small-business owner, your…Read » Views: 4,029


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3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms (sleeps 8)
Casa Ventanas is located a short 5-7 minute drive up from the coastal highway. Location, location, location! Many homes are located 15 minutes or more from the highway. Consider location for your vacation destination! We have completely renovated the kitchen. All new solid hardwood cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops. The kitchen is fabulous. The exterior and roof have been completely repainted with teak exterior ceilings re-varnished April, 2011. 2012 improvements included resurfacing the pool area and installation of a new 5100 liter back up water supply and pool resurfacing and re-fencing. The property is in perfect condition.
This fabulous, extremely private three-bedroom home is nestled on a 6.14 acre private estate in a private community in the coastal foothills of Playa Ventanas, 1 km north of the village of Ojochal on the beautiful four lane coastal highway. Entrance to property is gated. It has incredible views of the ocean, offshore rocky islets, the Terraba River delta and entire Osa Peninsula, and lush, jungle-covered mountains. At the bottom of the property is a river with flowing stream, small waterfall and swimming hole. This lovely layout is perfect for maximum appreciation of the beautiful natural environment on the South Pacific Zone, either for private contemplation or for entertaining friends. The estate is surrounded by banana trees and jungle wildlife, including howler and white-faced monkeys, toucans, parrots, sloths and morpho butterflies. The grounds include a running river and primary old growth forest. Access is 1.5km from coastal highway on gravel road (5 minutes). Entrance to property is gated and access to house is from a 100 meter private road. 4WD ONLY vehicles should be rented.
The beautifully crafted, 2400-square-foot, furnished home features glass, wood, and stone with vaulted ceilings. The home, built in 2000, has 3.5 baths. The estate includes a 20' by 30' tiled swimming pool , with patio area and incredible jungle and white water ocean view over pristine rainforest on 6 acre estate. Entire poolside is decked in stone. The master bedroom suite includes a king-size bed, private bath with double vanity, tub and a shower with porthole. Guest suites have private baths with showers. One room has a queen-size bed and the other guestroom has two twin beds. Each bedroom with individual wireless remote air conditioning. Bedding and towels are included.
This open-concept home has a living room with ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking the ocean and the jungle. The fully equipped kitchen includes a snack bar and dining area. Right off of the kitchen are laundry facilities with washer and dryer.
The Costa Rican jungle is just steps from the door of this home. The Rio Media Luna bounds the estate and the river and running waterfalls and swimming holes are active year round and just a short 5 minute walk down the hill from the swimming pool. Safety hand lines have been added to mark the trail and steps down have been cut to provide for a safe and easy trip down the hill to the river. Travel down the mountainside by car to the nearby pristine beaches, including magnificent Playa Ventanas, renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in southern Costa Rica. Enjoy the sunset poolside or experience the beauty of a Playa Ventanas sunset. Enjoy the many nearby activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, sport fishing, mangrove tours, horseback riding, waterfalls, canopy tours, and much more.
This area of the southern pacific coast of Costa Rica is best described as a beautiful unspoiled natural area for unspoiled people. There are no beach clubs, no umbrella drinks served by waiters on the beach. Just uncrowded, unspoiled natural wonderment around every corner. No crowds, no tourist buses, no gated communities. Instead you will find an interesting mix of expatriates from all over western Europe, Canada and the USA mixing and working together with the local Ticos. Dining in nearby Ojochal is world class. Local restaurants Exotica and Citrus and others provide dining opportunities not available in other areas of Costa Rica.
Services include water from a community spring, electricity, 172 channel Sky TV with dvd library, and garbage collection. WI FI at the house. Skype phone on premises with USA based phone number with or without computer. Please bring your laptop. House is wireless throughout. Property is protected by a wireless alarm system. Our property managers live above the nearby village of Ojochal and are there to assist you in insuring a wonderful vacation. Mid week maid service is included in every rental.
Ojochal is located approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours from SJO Airport via the coastal route through Jaco, Quepos and Dominical. Since the international airport is north of San Jose, driving due west to the coast avoids delays getting through San Jose. Given the completion of the Caldera Highway (tollway to the pacific coast), driving is now an easy 3.5 to 4 hour drive from the San Jose Airport. An alternative to either route is to fly Nature Air or Sansa from San Jose to the air strip at Palmar Sur. From there it is a 20 minute drive to Casa de Ventanas. Solid Rent a Car can arrange to have a 4x4 ready for you upon arrival. 4x4 vehicles ONLY should be used due to road conditions in the area. Advance reservations would be required. 50% Deposit fee due upon confirmation of reservation. 50% Final deposit due 30 days prior to arrival. $300 US Security deposit fee payable at check in and refundable at check out if no damages. No pets. On site property manager for arrival-departure and information.
No refunds available 120 days or less prior to check-in date.
No credit will be issued for early departures, late arrivals, or no-shows.
Given the remoteness of the area, guests arriving to SJO airport after 1 pm will need to overnight prior to arriving at Casa de Ventanas the next day.
Recent Review
Perfect location and layout!
Every morning we got up early so as not to miss what were often dozens of toucans in the trees around the rancho. Every evening we swim in the pool overlooking the ocean. Howler monkeys are all over the area. Down by the property waterfall, our guests watched coatimundi playing. We have taken friends the last two trips and they have also vowed to return. The beautiful casa is perfect for families and couples. The master bedroom is on one side of the house and 2 additional bedrooms on the other end. Every bedroom has an en suite bath. Everything you need to grill your fresh caught fish or make tall frozen drinks is on hand. The grocery is close by. We stayed in other casas in the area before finding this one. Before you select a place, ask about the drive up the mountains. This casa is only a few minutes drive, you do not have to ford any streams in your vehicle to get there (often the case) and the roads are well kept and wider than many -- allowing two way traffic. Management is great and it is nice to have free skype and internet if you need it to touch base with home. You'll definitely want a mountain view and breezes. Casas on the beach can get quite hot.
If you are looking for a resort with lots of crowds and chain restaurants, this place is not for you! This is a fantastic casa in the middle of all the nature and people the make Costa Rica so incredible!
About the Owner
Sunset at Playa Ventanas is truly something to experience. This area of Southern Costa Rica is still a magical place for the whole family. The fact that this day is typical instead of special says it all.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Welcome to Casa de Ventanas. We are in the process of updating the house throughout 2007. We have tried and will continue to try to provide a wonderful vacation experience for your family. The area of Costa Rica from Dominical to Ojochal is truly magnificent. The mountains crash down to the sea and the outdoor activities in a 25 mile radius are outstanding. The house and grounds provide their own constant entertainment. There are three troops of resident howler monkeys and toucans daily visit the trees surrounding the house. Keep the binoculars handy! The dining experience in Ojochal is not to be believed. Exotica is outstanding french cuisine and reservations are necessary. French is a common language in this little village. La Paracela on the way to Dominical is another favorite. Across the highway from La Paracels is La Macha. Try it for some authentic Tico cuisine. Finally, just south of Ojochal is the Boca Coronado. This little restaurant is Tico but run with a french accent!
Not to be missed is a trip to Hacienda Baru just north of Dominical for a canopy zip line tour. Similarly, do not miss Don Lulo's horseback trip to Nauyaca Falls. It is located in Plantanillo, just 5 minutes north of Dominical on the road to San Isidro.
Finally, spend plenty of time at Playa Ventanas, just 1km north of the entrance to Cinco Ventanas. Park your car in the private area and pay 75cents/hour to have your car watched. Short palm tree lined walk down to the beach. Do not miss it. It is closed Wednesday.
For the surfers, Playa Ventanas has a small beginner's surf break if the tide is coming in. The real surfing takes place at Dominical beach, 25 minutes to the north.
Enjoy your vacation and tell us what we can do to make it better!
Jay Friedman and his partners.
62 Reviews
5 based on 62 traveler reviews
Perfect location and layout!
Every morning we got up early so as not to miss what were often dozens of toucans in the trees around the rancho. Every evening we swim in the pool overlooking the ocean. Howler monkeys are all over the area. Down by the property waterfall, our guests watched coatimundi playing. We have taken friends the last two trips and they have also vowed to return. The beautiful casa is perfect for families and couples. The master bedroom is on one side of the house and 2 additional bedrooms on the other end. Every bedroom has an en suite bath. Everything you need to grill your fresh caught fish or make tall frozen drinks is on hand. The grocery is close by. We stayed in other casas in the area before finding this one. Before you select a place, ask about the drive up the mountains. This casa is only a few minutes drive, you do not have to ford any streams in your vehicle to get there (often the case) and the roads are well kept and wider than many -- allowing two way traffic. Management is great and it is nice to have free skype and internet if you need it to touch base with home. You'll definitely want a mountain view and breezes. Casas on the beach can get quite hot.
If you are looking for a resort with lots of crowds and chain restaurants, this place is not for you! This is a fantastic casa in the middle of all the nature and people the make Costa Rica so incredible!
Gorgeous house
Murray & PamMurray & Pam
It doesn't get any better than this.
Thank you murray.
Its a spacious, private home and property. The Howler monkeys came to check us out a few times & the Toucans were 15 feet away. One morning I counted 16 in a period of 30 seconds. Lots to do in the area & some of the best dining in C.R.
Already working on a return visit!
highly recommended
Pura vida. Jay
private and well-kept home in a beautiful area of Costa Rica
The inside of the home is clean and comfortable. The layout was ideal for our family of 5 -- 2 adults and 3 children. The children had their own wing and bathrooms. The master suite is absolutely fantastic. We slept with the sliding doors open every night to enjoy the fresh air and sounds of the jungle. There really is nothing better than waking up with the animals to a beautiful sunrise every morning. A/C was not used at all during our stay in August.
The outdoor area is delightful. There is a beautiful stone patio and the pool is gorgeous, very clean and well-maintained and big enough for 3 active kids. There are no visible homes so this is a truly private setting with a gorgeous view. The walk down to the waterfall from the house is a real adventure, we saw bats, a poison dart frog, and a jaguarundi! The kids jumped from the top of the waterfall into the swimming hole again and again.
The area has many activities to choose from. The ocean water is very clean and warm. The rivers are also a real treat for cooling off on a hot day. Be sure to check out El Pavon waterfall. We also hiked to Nauyaca waterfall which was well worth the effort. There were several swimming holes to stop at along the way. We enjoyed Playa Ventana (a little disappointing that so much trash gets stuck in the cove, but don't let it deter you from visiting) and loved Playa Ballena for walking and swimming and picking up shells and sand dollars. Also, Jay recommended the Rafiki Safari Lodge rafting trip and that was the absolute highlight of our trip for the whole family.
I would recommend this house and area of CR without hesitation. We can't wait to come back!
Pura Vida.
From the Owner
"The main reason for visiting this area is the abundant wildlife and the unspoiled area. The mountains plummet to the sea and the privacy and jungle are incredible."
Activity and Interests
Short 7-8 minute drive to house from coastal highway. House is 2.5km up from highway. Playa Ventanas is a short 10 minute drive from house. 4wd required for area roads. Canopy zip line touring, horseback riding to fabulous Nauyaca waterfalls within 30 minute drive at Dominical. See Photos for picture of fabulous Nauyaca Falls. Incredible Dominical surf break less than 30 minutes on coastal highway.
Rental rates
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
Spring Season
Apr 1 2015 - May 31 2015
5 night minimum stay
Summer Season
Jun 1 2015 - Aug 31 2015
5 night minimum stay
Fall Season
Sep 1 2015 - Oct 31 2015
5 night minimum stay
Late Fall Shoulder
Nov 1 2015 - Dec 15 2015
5 night minimum stay
High Season
Dec 16 2015 - Mar 31 2016
5 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
5 night minimum stay
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Cancellation Policy
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From the Owner
"There are several distinguishing characteristics of Casa Ventanas over others in our area. First and foremost size and privacy. Many homes sit on postage stamp lots. This house sits on 6 acres and all surrounding properties are similar and larger. This makes a huge impact on wildlife. More nature; less us! Secondly, we are CLOSE to the highway on a non sketchy road. That becomes huge. The ability to drive 5 minutes down the highway is a big deal. The cinco ventanas road is also in great shape year round. Also a big deal."
Property Type
- villa
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking ...
- Free Long Distance ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided ...
- Parking
- Parking Off Street ...
- Security System
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- Books
- DVD Player
- MP3 Dock
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library ...
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
Location Type
- Mountain
- Mountain View
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View
- rain forests
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- rafting
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
- whitewater rafting
Floor Area
- 2600 sq. ft.
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1 - toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2 - toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3 - toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4 - toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 1 - 1 king
- Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
- Bedroom 3 - 1 twin/ single
- Barbecue
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda
- Porch Furniture
- Small Cooler
- Wood Deck
- Guests provide their own meals
Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website
- 2 floor safes on site for valuables during stay. Wireless alarm system with auto style key fobs for operation. Provides complete security for valuables during day trips from house.