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Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns

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Our front yard!!  Can't wait to share it with you!
Welcome!!!!
Stay a while!
9" depth swim out for the little ones!
Check out the horse shoes in the concrete
12x45 Saltwater Pool  I provide the beach towels and sun screen!
Seating for 6

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Baldwin, GA
  • Cornelia Community House
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Tanger Outlets
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Toccoa Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns

Your own private sanctuary will close at end of 2024 thanks to newly placed rules and regulations by the Banks County Commissioner.
Thanks to ALL of our past guests. It was fun opening our farm to show you our way of life and our slice of heaven. God Bless you and be safe.
It's all about the kids, unless you are a hiker and need a perfectly placed base camp, or you just need to get away to the peace and quiet!!!
Spring is in the air as the newborn baby horses, baby goats and calves arrive!
We added a petting area for the goats next to the apartment and new for 2024, we have added a miniature donkey named BB. She is just adorable and loves to be fed and petted.
We love to see the looks of wonderment in their eyes when they see the Milky Way for the first time while making s'mores in the fire pit.
Let them use the sidewalk chalk and draw on our large patio area in front of the apt. Adults have drawn some pretty cool pictures too!!!
Horses and goats are in pasture right next to the apartment and you can watch them from your bed!
Now that Winter has arrived, the milk way is SO easy to see. We are often in the path of the ISIS!!
Bring the dogs and let them enjoy the large fenced front yard, feel free to let them run free and off their leashes!
Bring the S'mores and use our fire pit to roast the marshmallows while gazing at the stars. No need to bring the firewood. We will provide enough for each night you are here and will lay the fire for you!!!
Come Springtime, enjoy your private 12 x 45 salt water pool. All YOURS to enjoy!!!!
Use the lounge chairs, patio table with umbrella
Apartment has been remodeled!!
New sofa bed and mattress. New dining room table.
Freshened up the place with new paint, furniture, pillows, dinnerware, glassware, etc.
The 8 point deer are our only neighbors.
Yet close to I-85 exit w/ Tanger Outlet for shopping, Starbucks and lots of restaurants such as Outback, Longhorns, Applebee's, and many more!
7,130 yard golf course nearby
Mins to Lake Russell WMA & trout streams and hiking
40 min to Tallulah Falls
43 min to Helen and Ana Ruby Falls
25 min to Panther Creek
20 min to Toccoa falls
15 min to wineries
Your guest house has a full kitchen with standard size refrigerator and stove. Stocked with lots of bake ware, dinnerware, silverware and basic spices and condiments. Feel free to bring your groceries and make yourself at home.
Dining area has large 6 person table along with small table to play checkers or chess
Living room has a comfortable new queen sofa bed
Bedroom has queen bed. There is a 3/4 wall separating bedroom from living room/kitchen.
Enjoy the fire pit, corn hole game or horse shoe pit and then gaze at the milky way away from the city lights!!
Smoking is permitted outside only. Lots of swings and chairs to get comfortable in the shade.
Sleeps 4 in beds, but we do allow additional people but you need to provide your own blow up bed or pile into the two queen beds. Contact me before booking.
Some people pitch a tent and camp to get a true wilderness experience!
Sometimes we leave for the weekend giving you the ENTIRE farm to yourselves!
Total privacy!!!
We do not have any cameras in or near the apartment; just ones pointing to the barn and pasture to make sure our livestock are safe.
You will required to sign a release of liability form as this is a working farm and have access to our pool.
Feel free to reach out to me for a copy if you wish to review before booking.

Property manager

Jill Brown
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not baby proof, but kids welcome!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact me for more details
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs A-OK, no cats - No dogs in pool area/yard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only. Plenty of benches, swings
1 bed, 1 sofa bed sleeps 4. Will allow 5th person if you provide blow up bed or 3rd person piles into sofa bed.There is 3/4 wall separating LR from BR
Must sign liability document before arrival.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Please contact me for more details
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Cornelia City Park, while Currahee Military Museum and Rosehips Folk Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Funopolis Family Fun Center and Clarkesville Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Baldwin, GA

What's nearby

  • Cornelia Community House - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Piedmont College - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Toccoa Falls - 35 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 45 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leatherwood Fish Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Simply Southern Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sparkys Biscuits and Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life on the farm with Pool! 1+ hour to ATL, Close to great hiking in No GA Mtns located?

This family-friendly Baldwin holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cornelia City Park and Cornelia Community House. Funopolis Family Fun Center and Tanger Outlets are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic trip

I felt like I was visiting family. We had everything that we needed and more. There were fresh flowers in the kitchen and bedroom. The outside living was the best. There were lots of places to sit and enjoy the animals and nature. If I am ever in the area again, I will most certainly stay. I will also recommend anyone I know that is traveling to this area to stay on the farm. Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Trip l

We needed a small place for the two of us to stay for the weekend as we celebrated the wedding of some friends. This was a perfect location for us, it was clean with lots of welcoming touches including snacks and cold drinks! The fire pit and the friendly farm animals were real highlights and the owners were helpful without being intrusive. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm life is the life for me

Breathtaking! Our first impression upon arrival at this location was the breathtaking view all around of God's country. This clean and fully furnished and stocked property is on a working farm, so you are surrounded by vast rolling green space filled with horses, goats and the cutest donkey. The host set a bonfire for us in the lovely firepit nightly, which was unexepected yet very appreciated. The host had so many small touches that made our stay feel inviting such as fresh flowers, drinks and treats. There was even a happy birthday treat waiting for my husband upon arrival. The space was clean, comfortable and conveniently located so it was a perfect base camp for all of our adventures. I cannot recommend this host and location enough! You can tell that Jill and her husband truly love sharing their little peace of heaven with others so if you plan on visitng Northern Gerogia, please consider a stay here. You will not want to leave, trust me. of heaven with othersoths.trullhoc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing visit.

Best place to relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & Quality time

My two sons (17 & 11) & I stayed on Jill & Steve's farm to spend some quality time before they started back to school. They were amazing. We loved everything about our stay. I was very impressed with how clean the apartment was upon arrival..even had fresh flowers waiting for us. Loved the pool, the animals, roasting marshmallows at the fire. We brought our puppy along with us as well and she loved it. One day, we had to leave our puppy for several hours and Jill went above and beyond by tending to her while we were away, which meant so much! The day we left, Steve gave my boys real horse shoes, which they thought was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice guest house

It was a lot of fun having the goats, chickens and horses just outside our guest house. The only downside is that the guest house is right next to the main house and the pool is on the on the other side of the main house. It's not a perfect place for a private romantic getaway. But to be fair, that's not how it was advertised. It is a perfect place for a family get-a-way with young kids. The hosts were wonderful and the room was stocked nicely. Highly recommended! 5-stars all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best week ever!

From planning our vacation to when we left it was a breeze. Hosts kept in touch with us and answered any of our questions. We felt truly welcomed and everything was very clean, comfortable, and more than supplied adequate . We loved the goats, horses (saw an awesome birth) and a stubborn donkey. The hen had her chicks and the rooster made sure we knew he was there. Every day was something new but always relaxing. Children will love it all. Jill & Steve taught us so much about life on the farm. On top of all that there is a beautiful pool to chill in a fire pit to relax at night. And relaxing we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place with amazing hosts

This place was perfect. The hosts were so nice and really went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay, even including extras like stacks in the house. The farm was beautiful and our dogs also really enjoyed the fenced in yard where we could visit and feed the animals. Everything was perfect, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

"Life on the farm" could not have been a better stay. Steve and Jill go out of their way to make this a home away from home. Spotlessly clean, wonderful amenities and many little "extras" made this one of our best VRBO stays EVER! We all thoroughly enjoyed feeding the animals the bread and buns that we brought for them. The kids loved the pool. The fire ring made for a perfect night of sitting around and enjoying the family time. The "rules" that are there are all for your own safety and nothing was overbearing at all. They are just common sense for country folk and sweetly informative for city folk. Steve and Jill love the country, love their animals and love showing hospitality to visitors. We couldn't be happier with this stay and heartily recommend it to anyone asking. You will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away

The stay was great! Everything was set up nicely for us. We brought our dogs with us and all of us had a great time getting to see the horses, cows, goats, and donkey. The fenced in front area was great for the dogs to run around. The pool area was clean and relaxing. We were able to grill out on the propane barbecue and have smores at the the fire pit. There was good lighting outside and they had a flashlight available for us to use as well. Steve was very friendly and checked in with us each day we were there. He even invited us out to a local event where they had bluegrass playing! Unfortunately our toddler needed to go to bed, so we weren't able to go join in the fun. The apartment is well situated where there are restaurants, grocery store, and places to hike within 20+ minutes of the place. Great place to stay if you want a little farm life and be able to go out hiking and come back for a local restaurant or cooking at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time on the Farm

Jill and Steve's farm is perfect for a country chill out place. The place is spotless, with everything you need. Lots of little antiques placed around to give you the real country feel. The animals were by far the highlight for my 11 and 13 year old. they feed, pet and played with the goats, horses, and even a minature donkey. They had a blast, highly recommend, we will come back. Very accomadating hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!!

The home is sparkling clean and fresh!!! Love that! Linens are fresh and sleeping is very comfortable! There were 4 of us. We cooked on the grill and sat by the fire pit and the weather was perfect! The home is private and quiet and we thoroughly enjoyed the property and the goats, chickens, horses, and cows!!!!! We also took a dip in the saltwater pool which was cold but amazing! We definitely will be back when we are over this way as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! Was very relaxing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a lovely place

This mini vacation was the most pleasant experience to actually stay on a working farm. The apt was nice with everything we needed and the hospitality was over the top! We enjoyed all of the farm animals and had many goat and horse friends that greeted us whenever we wanted. You can watch them out of every window while on the couch, at the dining table, in bed and even when brushing your teeth! A mother horse name Julie brought her filly to see us every day and I loved watching her run and play. Another favorite was a beautiful white horse named silver who had the bluest eyes I have ever seen for a horse! The goats kept us entertained and we loved feeding all of them. If you want something different to do for a Long weekend or vacation- this is perfect. We went to Star gaze under the very dark sky and ended up with so much more! Thank you for sharing your beautiful farm with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Weezie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Staying at "the farm" has ruined me for staying in a hotel. I can bring my dog and he can run off leash. I can make my meals. The pool is wonderful and always clean. Plus, I sleep better there than I do at home! Jill and Steve are excellent hosts. Jill always goes above and beyond to make sure I have everything I need when I stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway!

The property is just as described! It is so peaceful and beautiful! We watched the sun set from the pool one night and around the firepit another night. One of the mares had just had a foal the week before our arrival and we enjoyed watching them from our window, and feeding Mama! The goats were also adorable! The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. Made wonderful memories here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Nice place and The Browns are wonderful. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVED our stay - didn't want to leave

We LOVED our stay at Circle SJ Farm! Communication from beginning (i.e. reading online about the property) to check out was excellent. Jill went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We had minor internet/cable issues during our stay and I only mention it because of how accommodating Jill was in getting it resolved. I have had trouble thinking of how to best describe our overall experience in words. In short, it felt like being welcomed home to how friendly and respectful I remember life being at home 40 years ago. Jill was so generous with her property (i.e. pool and access to animals) especially given that we were travelling with kids and our own dogs. It is such a treasure to find a place like this to stay. We were a little taken aback by some previous comments on this property and just want to offer the advice to read the description well to see if this is the property for you. For those of us who fondly remember farm life when we were younger, this stay was a little slice of heaven. Thank you, Jill, for your generosity!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goats!

I never want to leave the farm. It’s so comfortable there. My favorites are the pool and the goats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

This was a great place to stay. We enjoyed it very much and our dog absolutely loved it because of the large fenced in area. The owners are very responsive to any needs or wants and are very friendly people. I highly recommend this place! We hope to return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the farm

This was my third stay. I feel so comfortable on the farm. Jill and Steve are wonderful hosts and I love visiting with the goats and horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Farm!

I have now stayed at this property 2 times. It’s such a beautiful and homey place. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Down on the Farm

Not many animals present. I expected more animals to be present. Two horses, 4 goats, 3 dogs. Not a very good view, trucks and rusty equipment. More rules than you can imagine. I left early, it was just boring.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn A., Stow, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had a great 2 week stay. We loved the rural area but still close enough to anything you need. The animals were amazing. The owner was on top of everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

S & J Farm

This was my first time staying at a VRBO. The property was beautiful and comfortable. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay. The apartment had everything I needed and I loved the decor. I especially enjoyed the pool and the goats. When it was time to leave my dog didn’t want to go and neither did I. Steve and Jill are awesome hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Atlanta, GA - USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful farm!

We had a fantastic stay! My wife, myself, and our 1 year old had plenty of room in the cottage. The cottage was clean and inviting. Steve was very friendly and accommodating. The pool is perfect for a toddler, and our son had a blast in it! There are lots of goats and horses on the 52 acre farm that are so friendly. They love to be pet and to be fed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill Brown

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Love to entertain and host if we are home.
Often time we leave for the weekend and give you total privacy.
Just want to share my dream to live in the country surrounded by my horses and Mother Nature.
Mission accomplished!!!!

Why they chose this property

Life on a farm!
It is all about the kid's experience unless you are a hiker that needs a base camp!
Or just need to escape the city life for the weekend to regenerate.
Come watch the goats and horses and cows peacefully graze across the fence.
Views from every window including your bed!!!
Yet only 3 miles to highway 441, 12 minutes to Banks Crossing and Starbucks and civilization if you so desire!
Peaceful
Quiet
Awesome views of the milky way. We are often in the path of the ISIS and it flies directly over our farm!!!!
Privacy as we are your only neighbors except for the deer, horses, goats and cows!!
Dogs welcome- no cats
Huge fenced yard for them to play!
12 x 45 Salt water pool that has a 9 inch swim out area for the little ones!
Relax on the provided floats or put up the volleyball net and play
Stocked with goggles, dive toys and tubes and floats for the kids along with sun screen!

What makes this property unique

Peace and nature on a farm
Paradise for kids!!!!!!!
Enjoy the farm from your swing out front, to the chairs along the fire pit, to the lounge chairs by the pool.
Excellent home base for hikers!!!!
40 min to Tallulah Falls
43 min to Helen and Ana Ruby Falls
25 min to Panther Creek
20 min to Toccoa falls
Excellent location for graduations and class reunions
UGA, Clemson, Piedmont University, Toccoa Falls
Peaceful and Quiet
Awesome views of the milky way
For the gamblers, know we are 1 3/4 hours to Casinos in Cherokee NC or Murphy NC
THINGS TO DO OFF THE FARM
Shopping-
15 min to Ingles grocery store, 5 min further North on highway 441 Super Walmart
To the South- 15 minutes to I-85 Tanger Outlet mall and Super Walmart
Restaurants-
To the North-Straight up 441
Three Mexican Restaurants
Pizza and Italian – AJ’s right beyond Super Walmart
Turn left off highway 441and there is a local Steak Restaurant- Ribeyes behind Burger King – Good steak and seafood and there is a Longhorn is across the street and behind Starbucks
To the South- Straight down 441
Outback, Longhorn, Mexican, Ruby Tuesdays, Cracker Barrel, Chinese, Japanese
Winery-
There are several in North Georgia.
Closest is Currahee Vineyard & Winery in Toccoa
Hiking- Lots of hiking straight up highway 441 to Tallulah Gorge in 45 minutes
Panther Creek is also a nice trail in Hollywood off old highway 441 before Clayton
Anna Ruby Falls – Helen - 40 minutes to the North
Toccoa Falls – Toccoa – 20-25 minutes taking a right out of driveway
Local History-
Currahee Military Museum – Toccoa – 20-25 minutes taking a right out of driveway
Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art – Demorest – 20 minutes North highway 441
Loudermilk Boarding House & Elvis Museum – Cornelia – 15 minutes North highway 441
Fishing- Lots of trout streams in North Georgia. Closest stocked stream is 10 miles from the house.
Horseback Riding – Sunburst Stables Adventures -Clarksville 35-40 Min
BabyLand General – Cabbage Patch Kids - Cleveland - 35 Min

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