Experience the extraordinary at Big Sky Barnhouse, where historic charm blends with luxurious finishes. Enjoy a game of mini golf on the 9-hole course, catch a movie in the home theater with 8 leather recliners, or unwind in the heated pool and hot tub. Explore local attractions like American Players Theater and Taliesin / Frank Lloyd Wright Center.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
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About this property
Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade
Big Sky Barnhouse…where historic meets extraordinary. This iconic barn sleeps 16+ in 6 BRs, 4 floors, 7000 sqft. Equipped w/ a 9-Hole Indoor Mini-Golf Course + 2 Pools! Outdoor Pool + Indoor Pool w/ Sauna + Shower. Dual-Level Indoor Park/Playground w/ Slides, Hexagon Dome, Rock Climb, Tire Swings + more. Movie Theater w/ Balcony, Home Gym, Arcade, Billiards, PingPong, SkeeBall + Bball Bunk Room. Slide down from the deck to the Boulder Firepit + enjoy the breathtaking views of the Driftless Hills.
Our flagship and original Big Sky Barnhouse location has received a considerable amount of national press from top media outlets, featuring its uniquely luxurious finishes in what used to be a plain old Wisconsin dairy barn. Now under new ownership, the barn has been elevated to a new exciting level of "FUN" with extravagant amenities fit to be a hit for guests and groups of all sizes.
***Big Sky Barnhouse now has 13 locations across the Midwest. Check out our full portfolio of super unique Vacation Barns here:
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⇨Big Rapids, MI ⇨Marcellus, MI ⇨Arena, W (#2) ⇨Spring Green, WI ⇨Mount Pleasant, WI ⇨Merrimac, WI ⇨Terre Haute, IN ⇨Lancaster, KY ⇨Mount Sterling, KY ⇨Irvine, KY ⇨Bristol, IL ⇨Smoky Mountains, TN
★ The barnhouse is perfect for large group gatherings. There is also a full size futon and leather couch for additional sleeping space. There are 8 queen sized beds and 4 twin sized beds. 3 FULL bathrooms are in the barnhouse as well which include custom luxury stonework crafted by a local masonry expert
★ The OUTDOOR in-ground heated pool is available for guest use from Mid June to Mid September every year.
★ The INDOOR in-ground heated plunge pool is available for guest use YEAR-ROUND and also doubles as a swim spa and/or triple sized hot tub. Includes a regulation basketball hoop with pool basketballs, lounge chairs, a flamingo floatie, all next to the sauna room and shower area.
★ The indoor commercial double-level park/playground (in the party shed) is heated and cooled, and has 2 tube slides, a hexagon climbing dome, 3 tire swings, a rock climb wall, and monkey bars, all on rubber flooring and flows directly into the indoor pool room on the second level and the party shed amenities on the first level.
★ The 'party shed' is a 2500 sqft large shed structure across from the barnhouse, which includes a mini tiki bar, pool table, ping pong table, darts, plunge pool/sauna/shower, and the entire commercial indoor park. Half bathroom and kitchenette area is located on the first floor
★ The mini golf course has 9 holes and is located on the first floor of the barn, next to the lounge and arcade area. The arcade includes a SkeeBall machine, Ms Pac Man machine, NFL Blitz machine, PONG 2 seater machine, Marvel Themed Pinball machine, and a Wisconsin Badger 2 player Pop a Shot
★ The home theater includes a massive 100" flat screen smart TV with 12 comfy leather recliners for guest use
★ The home gym / workout room is located on the 2nd floor of the barn and includes a stationary bike, chin up / dip station, dumbbell set up to 25 lbs, workout bench, and workout bands
★ The bonfire pit, patio, pergola, grill, and outdoor dining space is located on the south side of the barn next to the slide coming off the deck
★ There are 3 dedicated home office / work stations in case you or anyone in your group is working remotely, or if anyone needs some space to pop open their laptops
★ There is a mid-size 8ft basketball hoop in the 3rd story bunk room with balls stored on the wall for guest use. The 'court' or shooting area is located in between the bunk beds
★ Most of the restored barnwood furniture was sourced from a local Amish carpenter about 45 minutes away. The end tables were sourced from whiskey/wine barrels from a custom wood shop in northwoods Wisconsin.
Digital keypad on the front door for guest entry
Please reach out at any time for any reason and I will be more than happy to connect with you regarding any questions!
The ideal location for large group gatherings and getaways... Family/Friends vacations... Bachelor/Bachelorette parties... Wedding guests and parties... Corporate Retreats... Family Reunions... Hunting Groups... Ski Trips... Golf Trips... The Dells... Wisconsin Badger home games... Boys/Girls weekend trips... Remote Workers... Travel Enthusiasts... Hikers/Explorers... The list goes on... Please contact us for event space booking requests
The barnhouse is centrally located to dozens of local attractions:
⇨ American Players Theater: 7 miles ⇨ The House On The Rock: 13 miles ⇨ Taliesin / Frank Lloyd Wright Center: 6 miles ⇨ Spring Green City Center: 7 miles ⇨ Madison: 24 miles ⇨ The Dells: 45 miles ⇨ Baraboo: 34 miles ⇨ Cave of the Mounds: 16 miles ⇨ Devil's Lake State Park: 32 miles ⇨ Lake Wisconsin: 32 miles ⇨ Pecks Farm Market (East): 3 miles ⇨ Pecks Farm Market (West): 12 miles ⇨ New Glarus Brewery (Spotted Cow): 38 miles ⇨ Wollersheim Winery & Distillery: 19 miles ⇨ The Wisconsin River SANDBARS: 3 miles ⇨ Quail Run Golf Links: 30 miles ⇨ Spring Green Golf Course: 7 miles ⇨ Baraboo Country Club & Golf: 33 miles ⇨ Deer Valley Golf Course: 16 miles ⇨ Kayaking / Canoeing: 3 miles ⇨ Ranch / Horseback Riding: 5 miles ⇨ Octagon Barn Wedding Venue: 12 miles ⇨ Sugarland Wedding Venue: 3 miles
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
4 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Outdoor Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Arena, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Tower Hill State Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Arena travel guide
Does Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade located?
This family-friendly Arena vacation home is located on a river, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wisconsin River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery. Tower Hill State Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Barnhouse! 2 Pools, 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade Reviews
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We had a fantastic stay! This was our 6th annual mystery trip (my husband and I pick the place and our destination is a surprise to our whole family until we pull in the driveway! 15 of us - this was a perfect place. Kids had a blast!
This was the perfect place to host friends/family for a bachelorette weekend. There was plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. SO many fun things and special touches. We will definitely come back!
This was a perfect spot for our small family wedding. Our entire group loved this place. We were a little concerned if the traffic noise would be a problem, but we didn't even notice it. There were so many entertainment amenities, no one was without something to do during our stay.
Overall fun place to stay with lots to do. The arcade games need some fixing to work correctly, but for the most part everything was good. Kids stayed busy 😊
We loved getting together at the house! We are a farm family and loved what you’ve done with the barn! Our favorite spaces were the theater and the heated pool! Thank you for making it so easy! We would recommend the house to everyone with kids they had a blast!
We had a lovely time at the barn house with all of the amenities for the kids and adults too. Beds were comfortable, house was clean and loved the multiple areas people could choose to spend time. Sleeping was an issue since it was difficult to regulate heat upstairs and floors and interior doors were very noisy
This was the final weekend of our hockey season and we had a blast! We stayed here with our high school aged daughters ( total of 20) and loved the barn for all it offers. It is an awesome place and hope we can rent it again! Perfect sized for large group meals with plenty to do! :)
Our extended family booked this as our Holiday get away and we were not disappointed! The kids absolutely loved the amenities. With so much to do and so much space our large group had plenty of opportunities to float around the property playing games, hot tub, sauna, relaxing, eating, etc! We even used the outside sitting area with the unusually warm weather.Check in was a breeze as was checked out. Host has excellent communication and we couldn’t have asked for a better property for our holiday celebration. We’d love to come back but have already discussed trying a different luxury barn from the same company for our next family getaway.
Kyle was an excellent host for our week long stay at the Barnhouse! He was very responsive to messages, and answered all our questions! It’s a great getaway, with plenty of space and an enough to keep people entertained! The view during our stay ( October) was amazing to wake up and watch the fall colors change o de the week we stayed! We definitely will stay again in the future! My wife was able to work over the WiFi for a few days in comfy cozy atmosphere , and the family enjoyed all amenities provided! We were able to do some local attractions, and support local businesses! Overall great stay!
Life’s to short, just book it and enjoy it!
Our extended family, 8 adults, ages 37-69, and 7 grandkids, ages 2-12, had an absolutely wonderful time at "the barn"! There was something for everyone to enjoy! The grandkids were able to keep themselves entertained the whole weekend, and the adults had fun playing with them!! We do a family getaway weekend every February and the whole family agreed that this was the best place we've ever gone! It was a unanimous vote that we go back to the barn next year!
Kyle is a fantastic host and quickly responded to questions we had during our visit.
I highly recommended this experience for a unique getaway! There's no place like it!!!
The property had enough space for our group of 12. The Party Shed was well used. The hot tub was a great size for the kids to have fun - deep enough for somersaults! The beds were comfortable. The workout room was used, the theatre room was great for "down time" - these 2 rooms were accessed through a bedroom. This house has mostly sliding barn doors (every interior door except for 1 bathroom) - so quietness and privacy was compromised. While it was great fun, there were maintenance items that needed to be addressed and cleaning concerns. Kyle was receptive to our concerns and we did work it out.
We stayed here for a bachelor/ette weekend and had a blast! There was so much to do and keep us busy!
Darriane S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra P.
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
WI River Valley Fam trip
We had such a great time in the WI river valley! The house was great! It accomodated our family really well. You’re right down the road from Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin, House on the Rock, Devils Lake, Blue Mounds, and more!!
We had a wonderful time at the Barnhouse!! Our grandkids ages 5, 4 and 4 months thought the place was gigantic and loved it! With five daughters and a few significant others and two friends there was plenty of room and activities for everyone! Kyle and Erin are the perfect hosts!! Highly recommend the Barnhouse! Thank you!
So much fun! At times we had 22 people, yet never felt crowded. Had plenty to do even when it rained. They were quick to respond. Would stay here again
Our group of friends come from across the country each year for an annual friends trip so it’s a weekend we take very seriously when it comes to planning and choosing the right place. Big Sky Barnhouse was the perfect place for our friends’ weekend. The posting, pictures and details were super accurate and we had everyone from 2 year olds, teens and adults enjoying every part of the weekend here. Kyle was super responsive whenever I had a question and we could have stayed there a whole week with all there was to do. Thanks Kyle for being such a great host and for providing such a dynamic space for groups like ours!
BEWARE THE NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR, MOWS HIS GRASS NAKED! Completely not appropriate when you have kids around, doesn’t make it an enjoyable experience knowing who’s living next door. Tried expressing my concerns about this and how uncomfortable it made all of us feel and it seemed as if they didn’t care. I addressed this issue with VRBO and never heard back from them. Property was nice and fun looked a little more “rough” in person than what the photos looked like.