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Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!

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Pool
Piano and billiards room
Game room
Kitchen with granite countertops and subway tiles
Dining Room Table (Expandable)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa, CA
  • Spring Lake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oakmont Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedrooom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Guest Bedrooms Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!

We have been 100% booked every summer since 2017 so if your dates are available please book now. Book 7+ days gets a whopping 20% off your entire stay. This deep discount will expire soon. Inquire about other rate discounts.

All 2024 bookings receive our favorite local goodies upon arrival: Bottle of Wine, 1Lb of Santa Rosa coffee and delicious chocolate treats!

Read our entire description, feel safe with our incredible reviews and book instantly! You won't regret it :)

Notice: Santa Rosa recently capped the available non-hosted short term rentals at 198. Please plan and book accordingly!

We even include those cute little chocolate squares on your pillows on arrival!

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* General Info *
Our home is located in a quiet family neighborhood in the Bennett Valley region of Santa Rosa with the 5,092 acre Annadel State Park directly out the back fence to your right and the 458 acre Spring Lake and Howarth Park out the back fence to your left. Our home is a perfect distance from entertainment of all types: wine tasting in Healdsburg, Kenwood, Glen Elen, Sebastopol, Napa Valley or Sonoma, The beautiful California coast is just an easy hour away, golfing at Bennett Valley golf course is a 7 minute drive or numerous others within 10-30 minutes, downtown Santa Rosa shopping is 10 minutes away and the outlet stores a mere 27 minutes to Petaluma.

* Backyard *
The true jewel of the property. Features a peanut shaped pool and jacuzzi and BBQ. Multi-level backyard features unique levels to enjoy the numerous outdoor areas of the house. The private gated entrance to Annadel State Park/ Spring Lake provides over 5,500 acres of the best hiking, biking and horseback riding in the county...directly out the back gate. Hike or bike the day away then come home to a refreshing pool or relaxing hot tub. The BEST of Sonoma County.

Please note: The black bottom pool is heated by the sun which stays comfortable May through October. The spa is available all year round.

We love to offer awesome rates for return guests. We have many guest that return time and time again. We are a short drive from almost anywhere in the bay area and an incredible destination! Get first shot at weekends, longer stay discounts and holidays and make our home your go to vacation home!

We have an amazing amount of wildlife that you can view from our backyard or you can find out the back fence in Annadel. Our favorite creatures are the two squirrels we named Pete and Deliaha. We have bluejays, robins, woodpeckers, Blue Bellied Lizards and Blue, Purple and Orange Dragonflies that visit the pool area in the summer, hawks, hummingbirds, fowl, turkeys, doves, & vultures. Being so close to nature brings out the wildlife you rarely see.

* Kitchen *
We always stock our favorite fresh organic coffee ready for you to grind and enjoy every morning and highly suggest you enjoy the coffee in the warm morning sun in the backyard. Our kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cups, wine glasses, utensils, spices and all the pots and pans you could ever need to create your masterpiece. We recently completely renovated the kitchen with granite countertops, cherrywood cabinets, brand new stainless steel stove, refrigerator and dishwasher and finished off with bamboo flooring and subway style backsplash. Our fully stocked dream kitchen is now yours to enjoy!

* Living Room *
Our 75 inch TV w/Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime TV and Samsung Plus TV! Our fast internet connection and comfy leather sectional couch are the perfect place to relax and enjoy a movie, gaming or browsing the internet. We also feature a book library (Take one!) and old school gaming consoles (Gamecube, XBox, NES Classic and N64) with plenty of games to remember the good old days (and teach the kids what real gaming was like in our day!)


* Master Bedroom *
Features a luxurious king size bed with walk in closet, dresser, comfy leather lounge chair, work desk and private en suite bathroom with shower. Master suite has a private entrance to the backyard through French doors onto the mid-patio level. Also features a 50 inch High Definition Smart TV w/Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime TV and Samsung Plus right across from the master bed.

* 1st Bedroom *
Features a queen mattress, sitting chair, rolling laptop table, dresser and large closet and shared bathroom between bedrooms.

* 2nd bedroom *
Features a trundle bed with two double beds, sitting chair with rolling laptop table, dresser and large closet and shared bathroom between bedrooms.

* Common Rooms *
Our billiards table is always ready to play and we have around 20 board games & puzzles, plus dominos, cards and poker chips to get those competitive juices flowing. Our Piano room features an in-tune baby grand piano with plenty of room for everybody to gather around and sing some tunes. The downstairs has a connected half bathroom located directly off the kitchen as well. We also have a comfy 24 inch high inflatable queen air mattress that is available for use as well located in the downstairs closet.

We feature Speedy 5G Wi-Fi that covers the entire house, backyard and even reaches the hot tub!

Per our Vacation Rental Permit in Sonoma County there can be no amplified music at any time. In addition, there has a noise curfew from 9pm to 8am so we simply request that you are indoors at these hours. Our maximum nighttime guest cannot exceed 6 persons and the daytime limit is 9 persons. Thanks for making our getaway one of the best in Sonoma County!
Santa Rosa TOT #2445
Permit SRV21-032

- ABOUT US -

Heya! We’re Janet and Spenser and we are so happy you read this far down the page. We are obviously not some multi-million corporation...we are real individuals with a growing family. We have owned and lived in this beautiful home for almost 23 years now and put many years of blood, sweat and tears into making this place our personal paradise. We are both natives to the Bay Area, growing up in Marin and Napa counties and now calling San Francisco our temporary home while we pursue our career dreams. We just had our first child at the beginning of August 2023 and we are so excited to be new parents. You are truly helping save for our newest family addition by renting our home. We thank you so much for renting our dream home and we are always just a phone call, email or a short drive away in an emergency!



---(Excerpt From Our House Manual)---

# Awesome Hikes #

*Easy Walk Around Spring Lake (90 Minutes) - Go out the back fence and take a Left. Follow the gravel path along the stream to the parking lot gate. Follow the gravel path to the right until it turns into a blacktop path and follow around the lake and return via the original gravel path.

*Easy Sunset Hike (45 Minutes) - Go out the back fence and take a right. Go over the wooden bridge and take a right. Follow the path until the Spring Creek/ Canyon Trail split. Go over the bridge towards Canyon trail and take an immediate right following the creek. Follow an easy uphill to your right, past the fence at the top of the hill and right again onto Viet Nam Veterans Trail. Watch the sunset from the few benches or rocks in the area. Follow the trail downhill and take a right at the wooden fence. This trail meets up with the original trail at the spillway. Take a left and return home!

*Harder Sunset Hikes (30 Minutes) - Head out the back fence to the right. Once over the wooden bridge follow the trail up the hill onto Rough Go Trail. Follow Rough Go uphill to the right until you find a view and height you like overlooking all of Santa Rosa. Watch the sunset!

# Outdoor Activities #

* Bennett Valley Golf Course [707.528.3673] -(2.4 MIles/ 7 Minutes) - One of the best public courses in Santa Rosa
* North Course @ Foxtail [707.584.7766] - (9.2 MIles / 14 MInutes) - The North Course @ Foxtail is one of the most challenging and fair priced courses in Sonoma County

# Favorite Restaurants #

* Los Tres Chiles - Incredible Mexican dishes. Try the Prawns Burrito
* Superburger - Lahaina Burger with Half Tots/ Half Sweet Potato Fries
* Sushi - Shogun - The Sake’ sashimi is incredible

Property manager

Spenser & Janet
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Santa Rosa

Located in Santa Rosa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Castello di Amorosa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Safari West. Travelling with kids? Consider Redwood Empire Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa, CA

What's nearby

  • Spring Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bennett Valley Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rincon Valley Tap Room and Bottle Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪East West Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Spring Lake Park and Trione-Annadel State Park. Bennett Valley Golf Course and Valley of the Moon Pottery & North Eagle Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Comfortable accommodation
Everything was top tier. We had a great time. They are well stocked with so much stuff. And the community is friendly and fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
We traveled from the Midwest with 6 people to spend a long weekend enjoying Santa Rosa. We were short a bed as there was no pull out couch in the living room as described; we did find an air mattress that someone used in the walk-in closet off the master bedroom, so maybe that was meant to be the "living room bed". We used the hot tub once, and the guys loved playing pool each night before bed. Easy access to downtown and nearby disc golf. Never used the hiking trails behind the house because we got too busy doing other things!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
80th birthday celebration
We had a surprise birthday party with 7 (well behaved) ladies and had a wonderful time. The kitchen suited us well and we enjoyed the hot tub. Too cold for the pool, but might think about another get-together when it warms up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
We had a lovely time! The property is located to hiking trails. The house is well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ananthakrishnan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
We enjoyed the house; plenty of entertainment (games, pool table, etc); well stocked and clean kitchen. The rooms were big and comfortable. Bathrooms were nice and had towels, soap, supplies etc. Loved it. Janet and Spenser were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a terrific time on our trip to Santa Rosa. The host was wonderful and helpful. Very quick to respond. The house was wonderful and we had a ton of fun in the pool and hot tub. Thanks for a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fall Return
Convenient location. Very large house and property. Very comfortable. Enjoyed access to the hiking / walking trails and the pool even though it was not heated. (It happened to be very hot weather during our stay).
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
It was parents and their two sons with their girlfriends. We were up here for a wedding. It was a lot of fun and the house was totally accommodating big enough and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We had an amazing stay! The house was as listed with several homey extras that we appreciated. The pool is great and the beds are comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Snoopy Hockey Tournament
Here for the Snoopy Hockey Tournament and some golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place- as promised
Rarely do you find a place that is just as advertised- everything works, everything is where it is supposed to be! Wonderful EASY stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
16th birthday party
This as a wonderful house with a beautiful pool and hot tub area. The neighborhood is lovely with really friendly people. The house is super comfortable with lots of space to spread out. The great room area accommodates everyone in our group. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Best little stay vacation we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lillian t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small family reunion
Had a great time at this property for a small family reunion. If you love to hike, this is a great location due to the back yard door leading to trails. Be aware there are stairs leading up to the main bedrooms, which I was unaware of. Back sliding door was broken and homeowner did let us know they were working on it, but it was very hard to open the door, so hope they fix that soon. Crack on the toilet tank cover and front yard was quite unkept. Driving up to the property made us apprehensive until we walked in. Fixing those kinds of items would really help make this property shine even more! Otherwise, this was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host and Home
Spencer and Janet were great. Very responsive to my questions within the matter of minutes. The house is very homey and as described. We had a wonderful stay there. The trails behind their house was a huge plus for us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a quiet neighborhood
Enjoyed a fun weekend with three old buddies from college. The house is equipped with everything you can ask for. Location is great for exploring Napa Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Machesney Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Wine Trip
Nice place as advertised. Convenient to the Dry Creek and Sonoma areas. Great value! Would stay again. Extremely quiet neighborhood which was certainly nice when having the windows open at night.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
It was the perfect place for our family vacation. The pool, bar-b-que and teak table with 8 chairs set the evening for a delightful outdoor meal in perfect 72-degree weather, then later in the evening gathering around the piano, playing games and finished the evening off watching the latest movie on a huge TV screen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Alameda, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic all around
The property is very clean ans comfortable. Communication is quick and seemless. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V., Pleasant Hill CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
My family and I wanted a place to be together for the 4th, with some relatives traveling in from Florida. The home is even better than described; Spenser & Janet were thoughtful in their preparation. Relaxing poolside with great food made wonderful memories. Unreservedly recommend this beautiful place..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family trip
Excellent location for some lovely walks. Pool is heated by sun but hot tub was nice and warm. Comfortable home with lots of space, games, full kitchen, piano and pool table. Everything we needed was there. Master bedroom shower has the hot and cold mislabeled, but we quickly figured that one out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P., Whitehouse Station, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay, fun house
We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house is spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked (eg. Shampoos etc if you forgot anything, extra towels for the pool, condiments). The owners even left some local welcome gifts, which was a very thoughtful touch. The pool table was very fun as well, and I’m sure families with kids would enjoy the video games. While it is not the most updated property we’ve ever stayed in, the location and amenities were wonderful, and we’d definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House with great hosts!
The house was perfect for our family! The owners were very quick to respond. The only thing I think renters should know ahead of time is that the hot tub/pool is off and you have to turn it on at least 90 minutes before you want to use it for it to heat up. We were looking forward to spending the day at 6 Flags (50 minutes away) and then coming to the house to go in the hot tub and with the 9:00 curfew that made it difficult. We had a great stay though and as long as you are aware of the heat up time you should have a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Steep Driveway in Santa Rosa
This property has lots of stairs. NO handrails. Stairs up to front door and several in backyard. Handrails, especially in the backyard are really needed; Even on one side.. HotTub did not get hot; only warm at best. Fan in main family room didn’t work. Both of these issues brought up with owner. While he was prompt, and nice, he was not able to instruct us how to fix these issues. Hot tub equipment is really old. We enjoyed the proximity to Annadel and Spring Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay!
We loved staying at Spencer and Janet’s beautiful home in Santa Rosa. It was a great fit for us just after Christmas, with three generations, a total of six of us, including an eight-year-old. Safari West, with giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, and exotic birds, was a 24 minute drive door-to-door. Our whole group loved our visit there. Although it rained while we were in Santa Rosa,, we still walked out the back gate of the lovely backyard area into large park with hiking trails. We also walked the neighborhood, enjoyed making meals in the kitchen, and gave great use to the baby grand piano, and a little less use to the pool table. We also watched a couple movies on their giant flatscreen tv. The house had a lot of space which we appreciated. The beds were very comfortable – – the upper part of the trundle bed is a little high off the ground, but worked fine. When I had a question about the heating, the hosts answered the phone immediately and were friendly and helpful. They were also welcoming ahead of time when I had questions and this increased our excitement about the trip. We highly recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend get away
We loved staying in this beautiful comfortable home. Everything was top notch including the mattresses, kitchen, outdoor space, pool table & more! We had a great time visiting some local wineries then relaxing in this fabulous neighborhood & home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Spenser & Janet

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Heya! We’re Janet and Spenser and we are so happy you read this far down the page. We are obviously not some multi-million corporation...we are real individuals with a growing family. We have owned and lived in this beautiful home for almost 23 years now and put many years of blood, sweat and tears into making this place our personal paradise. We are both natives to the Bay Area, growing up in Marin and Napa counties and now calling San Francisco our temporary home while we pursue our career dreams. We just had our first child at the beginning of August 2023 and we are so excited to be new parents. You are truly helping save for our newest addition by renting our home. We thank you so much for renting our dream home and we are always just a phone call, email or a short drive away in an emergency!

Why they chose this property

This property really has it all. The huge backyard features a peanut shaped pool and jacuzzi with hand built gazebo. The backyard receives about 8 hours of warming sun in the summer and the maintains a temperature of between 70 and 78 degrees. Right out the private back gate you have access to 5,092 acres of Annadel State Park to your right and 300 acres of Howarth Park/ Spring Lake Regional Park to your left. Our house is located right between the two! Tons of great hikes, mountain biking and you can even rent paddle boats or fish in Spring Lake.

We recently completely renovated the kitchen with granite countertops, cherrywood cabinets, brand new stainless steel stove, refrigerator and dishwasher and finished off with bamboo flooring and subway style backsplash. Our fully stocked dream kitchen is now yours to enjoy!

The living room features a leather sectional couch with a 75 inch Smart TV and a book and DVD library to relax and enjoy. For old school gamers we have an original Nintendo NES, Gamecube and Xbox 360 with plenty of games for each!

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