'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR
**3908 Palm Blvd is Presented by Exclusive Properties Vacation Rental Agency on Isle of Palms** **New renovations just completed!
--Description As part of our Luxury Collection, 'Belle Mer' provides you with the luxury you expect and deserve in a custom, island home overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Belle Mer offers the absolute finest in beach front living with its ten bedrooms, ten and half bathrooms, and carefully constructed indoor and outdoor spaces. This gorgeous home includes many luxury features such as the elevated infinity edge pool, and heatable hot tub overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, landscaped backyard, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, five decks and outdoor living areas, elevator.
--Features - 10 bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms - Ocean front - Private pool and Hot Tub (heatable - inquire for cost) - Elevator (inquire if needed for disability purposes, does not go to 3rd floor master) - Newly Updated kitchen - Private boardwalk and gazebo - Outdoor kitchen - Private boardwalk and gazebo - Full list of amenities available below
--Layout First Floor - Bedroom 1: King bed, en suite full bath – Jacuzzi tub, walk in shower, double sinks, TV, porch access - Bedroom 2: King bed, en suite full bath – double sinks, TV, porch access - Bedroom 3: King bed, en suite bath – shower, TV - Bedroom 4: (2) Single over Single bunk beds, en suite bath – walk in shower, TV
Second Floor - Bedroom 5: King bed, en suite bathroom – garden tub, shower and double sinks, TV, porch access - Bedroom 6: Queen bed, en suite full bath, TV - Bedroom 7: Single over Single and Double over Double bunkbeds, en suite bathroom – stand up shower, TV - Bedroom 8: King bed, en suite full bathroom , TV, porch access - Bedroom 9: King bed, TV, porch access- full bathroom across the hall with tub/shower combination
Third Floor - King bed, en suite full bath – Jacuzzi tub, shower, TV, porch access
--What Exclusive Properties Offers Working with Exclusive Properties gives you a vacation experience unlike any other. With a fully staffed office located on Isle of Palms and 24 hour emergency line, we are always committed to making sure your stay with us is exceptional. We manage cleaning and maintenance staffs to ensure the highest quality service. Our concierge services can help you organize private chefs, massage therapists and all the best that Isle of Palms has to offer.
--Policy We require the first half of your rental amount at the time of booking. The remainder of your rental amount will be due 45 days prior to your arrival. If you book within 45 days of your intended arrival, full payment is due at booking.
We offer travel insurance to all of our guests through Red Sky. Red Sky specializes in the Isle of Palms area and covers you in the occurrence of a mandatory evacuation, medical emergencies, loss of a family member, loss of job, etc. The cost is 6.95% of your rental cost. Please email for exact cost. We recommend getting travel insurance through us. VRBO/Homeaway will also sell their own version through CSA. We also offer a new kind of travel insurance, called Cancel for Any Reason through Rental Guardian, and is 9.8% of the total. You will be covered for all of the main travel insurance emergencies as well. If you make a claim that falls under the main travel insurance, you will get 100% back (minus premium), but if you decide to cancel for a reason not covered, then you will get 60% back (minus premium)
Each reservation is charged a $1,000 refundable security deposit. The security deposit will be run in the week leading up to your arrival, and will be fully refunded within 30 days of your departure after we have inspected the home for any major damages.
Pets are allowed with pre- approval. We limit it to one large dog or two small, but may make an exception. There is a pet fee of $282.50 PER PET. VRBO only allows one pet fee to be added, so please let us know how many pets you have in the notes when you reserve and we will make sure to add it to the contract before you sign.
--Cancellation Policy-- We Highly recommend purchasing travel insurance (Red Sky or Cancel for Any Reason through Rental Guardian). If you do not have it or are cancelling for a reason not covered, then our cancellation policy will occur.
1. Red Sky travel insurance- 6.95% of rental total and you get 100% back (minus premium):
-You, a Family Member, a Traveling Companion, or a Traveling Companion's Family Member are covered if they get COVID-19 (or any illness) and prevents you from coming. Any illness that causes cancellation/interruption and has an Attending Physician's Statement evidencing the diagnosis and doctor ordered travel restriction is covered.
- You, a Family Member, a Traveling Companion, or a Traveling Companion's Family Member are covered if they are medically quarantined by a doctor with a letter from the Health Department.
- You, a Family Member, a Traveling Companion, or a Traveling Companion's Family Member are covered if they experience loss of job due to COVID-19 or any other reason (must be employed over a year and can't be self-employed).
-Other covered reasons include, but not limited to- Mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane, injury or death, flight delay due to weather, car accident , extension of school year, and more.
2. Rental Guardian “Cancel for Any Reason”- 10.8% of rental total and you get 60% back (minus premium):
-You can cancel for ANY reason up until 2 days prior to your reservation start date. If you are booking 10days prior to your start date, then you cannot add this insurance.
-If you cancel for a reason covered by the normal travel insurance plan above, like, mandatory evacuation, injury or death, sickness, etc. then, you will still have the normal travel insurance coverage as well and would be paid out at 100% (minus premium).
*Please ask us (Exclusive Properties) about where and how to purchase this CFAR travel insurance.
Our cancellation policy if you do not have Travel Insurance or if you cancel for a reason not covered states:
Guest cancellation must be in writing and balance paid in full. If you cancel your reservation, all monies will be held until the property has been rebooked and confirmed for the same rental period for the same rate. There are NO exceptions. If the property is rebooked for only part of the rental period or for a reduced rate for the reserved days, your deposit will be refunded minus any uncollected rent for the rental period, guest cancellations are subject to a cancellation processing fee of $250, and 10% of the rental. If the property rebooks, you can move your funds (less any discount or unpaid rent) at 100% to dates in the future within 1 year of original check in date. If the property isn't rebooked all monies will be forfeited. Isle of Palms STR# P-01342
Comodidades da propriedade
Praia
Na praia
Piscina/spa
Banheira de hidromassagem
Massagem
Piscina particular
Internet
Disponível na casa: acesso à internet
Estacionamento e transporte
As opções de estacionamento no local incluem uma garagem
Cozinha
Cooktop
Geladeira
Lava-louças
Máquina de café/chá
Micro-ondas
Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha
Torradeira
Opções para refeição
Serviço de chef
Quartos
10 quartos
Roupas de cama fornecidas
Banheiro
10,5 banheiros
Banheira de hidromassagem
Banheira ou chuveiro
Chuveiro
Secador de cabelo
Toalhas fornecidas
Espaços comuns
Sala de estar
Entretenimento
TV
Áreas externas
Churrasqueira
Sacada
Itens de lavanderia
Instalações de lavanderia
Máquina de lavar
Conforto
Aquecimento
Ar-condicionado
Animais de estimação
Permite animais
Acessibilidade
Elevador
Não é permitido fumar nesta propriedade
Serviços e conveniências
Ferro e tábua de passar roupa
Serviços de concierge
Destaques do local
Na orla
Perto da marina
Perto de um salão de beleza/spa
Perto do oceano
Atividades
Observação de pássaros nas proximidades
Passeios ecológicos nas proximidades
Pescaria nas proximidades
Prática de golfe nas proximidades
Recursos de segurança
Propriedade sem informações do anfitrião sobre detector de monóxido de carbono (sugestão: levar um detector portátil)
Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
Extintor de incêndio
Fechadura de segurança
Informações gerais
Tamanho da unidade: 641 m²
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Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.
A informação fornecida pela propriedade pode ser traduzida com ferramentas automáticas de tradução.
Animais de estimação
Animais de estimação são aceitos
Animais de serviço são aceitos e isentos de taxas
Crianças e camas extras
Crianças são bem-vindas
Eventos
Não permite a realização de eventos
Política para fumantes
Não é permitido fumar
Informações importantes
O que você precisa saber
Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade tem detectores de monóxido de carbono. Leve um detector portátil com você na viagem.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e trava de segurança.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.
Informações a área
Com excelente localização em Isle of Palms, esta casa de temporada fica perto de parque aquático e na praia. As belezas naturais da área podem ser admiradas em Isle of Palms Beach e Front Beach. Entre as atrações populares estão Patriots Point e USS Yorktown. Assista a um evento ou a um jogo em Credit One Stadium e reserve um tempo para conhecer South Carolina Aquarium, uma das atrações imperdíveis desta área. Atividades como pesca são ideais para quem gosta de água, mas se quiser experimentar algo diferente, experimente passeios ecológicos nos arredores. Confira nosso guia de viagem sobre Isle of Palms.
Aeroporto Internacional de Charleston (CHS) - 33 min de carro
Restaurantes
Starbucks
9 min de carro
Circle K
3 min de carro
Coconut Joe's
4 min de carro
Windjammer
4 min de carro
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
3 min de carro
Perguntas frequentes
'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?
Sim, animais de estimação são permitidos na propriedade.
Quanto custa o estacionamento em 'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR?
Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.
Qual é o horário de check-in em 'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR?
Horário de início do check-in: 17h.
Qual é o horário de check-out em 'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR?
Horário de check-out: 9h.
Onde fica 'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR?
Na praia em Isle of Palms, esta casa de temporada fica a apenas alguns passos de Isle of Palms Beach e Front Beach. Isle of Palms Marina e Isle of Palms Recreation Center também ficam a 2 km.
Avaliações sobre 'Belle Mer'~ OCEAN FRONT, PRIVATE POOL, HOT TUB, ELEVATOR
Avaliações
Extraordinária
Todas as avaliações exibidas descrevem experiências reais de hóspedes. Apenas viajantes que reservaram uma estadia pela nossa plataforma podem enviar uma avaliação. Verificamos as avaliações de acordo com as nossas diretrizes e publicamos todas elas, sejam positivas ou negativas.
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Great venue for a large group. Plenty of bedrooms, all with bathrooms. Kitchen was very well equipped and accessorized, kudos to the host. We have a number cooks in the family and they were at home in the kitchen. The space was very accommodating for a family birthday party catered by Chef Roland and his team who were familiar with the location and was fantastic. Lot's of indoor and outdoor space for activities and recreation. Smooth and easy check-in, the place was clean and well appointed.
Viajante verificado
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em nov. de 2025
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Thomas Gary L.
24 de out. de 2025
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
The views are fabulous. Our only complaint about the pool was we had to pay 850 to heat it for our 4 day stay. That was excessive and should be included. Overall the place is fabulous for a large gathering. Everything you will need is there. I highly recommend it.
Thomas Gary L.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em out. de 2025
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Karen C.
27 de jul. de 2025
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
It was amazing ! The house was roomy for all 27 of us ! The kids and adults loved the pool and beach … what a wonderful location !!!
Karen C.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Michael M.
13 de set. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Bel Mere
Amazing beach front home and excellent service! Looking forward to staying there again.
Michael M.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
debbie s.
3 de jun. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Bel mar
Roomy comfortable great location
debbie s.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mai. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Liam O.
10 de mai. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Amazing week!
House is beautiful, no issues!
Liam O.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em abr. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
thomas a.
18 de mai. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
WOW, what a amazing house
First, the property management company was amazing and so easy to deal with, just outstanding customer service. The house was incredible and so beautiful overall. The beach was so beautiful and pool and hot-tub was great. The kitchen was incredible and the beds where comfortable. Overall 10 out of 10!!!!!
thomas a.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mai. de 2023
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Nick S.
16 de fev. de 2023
Unforgettable experience
Our group had an amazing time during our stay at Belle Mer. The home is beautiful and the views breathtaking. The folks at exclussive properties made the experience even better. They were extremely attentive to any need and extremely responsive. The customer service was A+!!! I will never hesitate to book one of their listings!
Nick S.
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Peggy S.
9 de abr. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Spring Vacation with Gamiky
Grandparents, kids and grandkids had a wonderful time in this beautiful home with plenty of space for all, a pool and hot tub perfect for the kids and a picturesque boardwalk to the beach. We rented a golf cart which was fun but totally unnecessary. Would happily return.
Peggy S.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mar. de 2024
Verificada
8/10 - Boa
R W.
2 de set. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Ga/Clemson reunion
Nice house. Attention needed for insects. Wasps present in 2 locations. Prefer a later check out time.
R W.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em ago. de 2024
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Megan M.
18 de fev. de 2023
Great
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Megan M.
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Kenneth R.
21 de jun. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Family memories
Property was beautiful, comfortable, spacious, well designed, and located. Only suggestions would be for owner to provide more towels
And beach chairs. For a property at this high price, you would expect more than one towel per person. Also, upgrade the outside grill and microwave which don’t work well. Overall, we loved our time there and hope to return.
Kenneth R.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2023
Verificada
8/10 - Boa
Sharon M.
8 de out. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Very nice property
The property was very nice, setting was beautiful. There were a few issues with the house that were communicated to the leasing office. They were very responsive but we understand that some of the issues were not a quick fix.
Everyone had a wonderful time.
Sharon M.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em out. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Sandra S.
12 de abr. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Family Easter Vacation
Our family had a fabulous time as first time visitors to the Isle of Palms. We could not have been more pleased. The property was as pictured on the web sight. We loved that there are three separate living levels as we were with three families. Each family had there own space at bed time. ( of course the children insisted on sleep overs ) Grammy and Pappy were able to take the third floor which gave us privacy and quiet to decompress at night. We loved the pool, hot tub and beach. We will definitely be back!
Sandra S.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em abr. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Matt H.
26 de set. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
September Trip
Lovely house, plenty of room for our 22 guests. Pool was nice and warm. Was rather difficult to figure out how to shut the heat off though. Beds were comfortable. Lots of refrigerator space however the main refrigerator did not work our entire trip and a proper technician was never sent out. Very easy walk to the beach. Backyard was large enough to have our baptism ceremony. Kitchen provided plenty of room for catering.
Overall excellent property and would highly recommend staying there. I think that’s good.
Matt H.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em set. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Sarah K.
14 de set. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Amazing house, location and time!
My family stayed for 5 nights at this house to celebrate my birthday. It was 4 families with 5 kids total (2-8 years old). The house was very clean upon arrival and withstood the kids while there. The kitchen is well-stocked and spacious. There's enough room in the house to not feel like we're all on top of each other, and each bedroom had its own bathroom. The walk to the beach was close (and fresh water shower along the way), and the beach so nice and water warm! There is a garage area to park 4+ cars, and we were lucky in that there were some kid boogie boards to use. We rented beach towels, chairs, cooler, boogie boards and lawn games from a local company that delivered to the house - so easy! Working with Exclusive Properties was a great experience - very helpful and responsive, with great recommendations. The only thing I wish is that general items would have be stocked in the house - laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, salt, pepper, trash bags, etc. A bit of a waste to buy a whole job of laundry detergent for 5 days.
Sarah K.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em ago. de 2022
Verificada
6/10 - Razoável
Bonnita G.
30 de ago. de 2025
Pontos positivos: Comunicação e localização
Pontos negativos: Limpeza, check-in e precisão do anúncio
Door lock at the top of the stairs didn’t work. Maintenance called to fix the lock and get us in the house. The elevator didn’t work door open upstairs AC doesn’t work in downstairs bedrooms and we experienced 2 nights with no AC. Maintenance called 3 times and still not repaired. They added coolant twice but more maintenance on the unit is required. Refrigerator didn’t work. Maintenance called and fixed Ice maker drain stopped up. Maintenance called and fixedIt rained twice and there is a huge leak in the kitchen ceiling by the sink which required 2 buckets to catch the water to save the floor from damage. Maintenance called. Not fixed. There is a contract dispute. So leaks and mold continue.Severe mold in the upstairs bathrooms. Mold around the tub and shower. Shower curtain moldy and maintenance replaced shower curtain.Mold on the bathroom toilet room wall from an ongoing leak. The mold was black and growing up high on the wall. Some of the guest were allergic to mold and had to switch bedrooms. Issue Not fixed. Housekeeping came twice to clean the bathroom. Upstairs bathrooms need to be cleaned up and new calking around shower area and bathtub and leak in toilet room repaired. No water pressure in the primary bedroom shower. Long shower bar is loose and pulls away from the wall. Management was responsive each time we called. Think about it, we paid 5,000 a night and we dealt with these issues for 5 days. I can’t recommend renting until fixed.
Bonnita G.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em ago. de 2025
Verificada
6/10 - Razoável
Sheela K.
11 de nov. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação e localização
Disappointing experience given maintenance issues but a lovely home and location.
I stayed at the Belle Mar with a group of 18 girls for three nights. The home is lovely and in a great location right on the beach with nice views from the house. Loved waking up to the sound of the ocean and taking a walk near the water. The house has a lot of open space (indoor and outdoor) and each room has its own full bathroom which is really nice for a big group. We were able to check in a little early and check out a tad later which was appreciated.
Note - the pool and deck area is much smaller than in the pictures. I don't think the pool can fit more than 10 people at one time and there are 4-5 deck chairs to leverage.
While the house and location were great, we had some issues during our stay that really affected things negatively -
1. The hot tub was not working and when we reached out to report the issue, it did not get resolved in time.
2. The HVAC system in the house is pretty inconsistent. Some rooms are hot, others freezing and then the top floor master had a broken AC unit that was leaking while we were there. When we reported the issue, the maintencence folks came and put in a temporary window unit with cardboard, duct tape and left the window open. Safe to say, it looked pretty bad and we were left dealing with an open window all night in an area where there are mosquitos.
3. Given the price of this home, it is surprising how much you need to pay extra for items that seem like they should be included in the cost of the home - i.e. heating the pool, charged to heat the hot tub, beach towels and chairs, extra bath towels, etc.
Exclusive Properties was easy to communicate with and responded promptly to my outreach and concerns. They were able to provide a nominal reimbursement for the above issues (#1 and #2).
Overall, the house is beautiful but the maintenance issues negatively affected our stay.
Sheela K.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em nov. de 2022
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Eric & Carrie H.
8 de nov. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Charleston wedding
The IOP is a beautiful place to visit. We had lovely weather for late October. Belle Mer was perfect for our family with it's diverse needs! The elevator was key for us as well as the open floor plan. Karen was a gem to work with.
Eric & Carrie H.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em out. de 2022
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Pete T.
16 de mai. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
A perfect stay at the beach
Belle Mer is exquisite! Perfect for a large family vacation. We had family from both sides and friends join us for a very special occasion and the house, location and amenities were exactly what was promised and what we imagined. A great time was had at a great house!
Pete T.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em mai. de 2022
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Marina M.
20 de abr. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Best Time Ever!
We stayed at the 'Belle Mer' for my sister's bachelorette party with close family and friends (28 of us) and it was the best stay ever. The Exclusive Properties were extremely accommodating and great to work with and the house was exactly how we imagined it to be - and more! Highly recommend staying here for a family vacation or reunion. :)
Marina M.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em mar. de 2022
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Lisa B.
15 de dez. de 2021
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Great location
Beautiful view!
Lisa B.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em dez. de 2021
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Mindy L.
14 de ago. de 2021
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Summer family get together
We spent the week with a group of 18
The house was perfect. It allowed immediate beach access and room for everyone to spread out. We spent lots of time in the pool and in the kitchen. It was a memorable week for all!
Mindy L.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2021
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Tim J.
27 de jul. de 2021
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Amazing house and perfect location!
Amazing house with room and perfect location! My family enjoyed every moment here. The only knock we had was that they charge you for gas to heat the hot tub which should be fully included for this price point.
Tim J.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2021
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Norman B.
13 de mai. de 2021
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Beach Vacation
Great property for our group with plenty of space and direct access to the beach. Would highly recommend this property for a large group.