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1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake

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9 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor dining
Experience the magic of Black Walnut Farm, a rustic retreat transformed from an 1836 barn. Unwind with a game in the bar, challenge your group to tennis or simply enjoy s'mores by the fire pit while taking in fantastic sunsets and stars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake

Black Walnut Farm is a converted 1836 post-and-beam constructed barn that has been transformed into a rustic retreat that takes you back in time. It's a ten minute walk to Geneva Lake and Abbey Resort, but it feels like you are tucked away in your own personal oasis. It features a bar and game room and a tennis court for your enjoyment. The 14-seat "team" table and room for 26 can easily host your next group get-together or family event. Sunsets and stars from the back deck are fantastic, and s'mores will be had at the fire pit! Feel as though you are back in time while enjoying all of the modern amenities of a beautifully kept property and luxuriously outfitted home. The Black Walnut farm is magic and we look forward to accommodating your stay.

***NEW FOR 2025: Starting May 1st 2025, this property now has a swim spa (hot tub) for guest use!***

*If you have any pet/allergy or environmental concerns, please contact us before booking.

** Please note after your reservation is confirmed through VRBO we will send an electronic version of our guest rental agreement via e-mail**

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
821367

About the neighborhood

Fontana is home to this vacation home. Black Point Estate and Gary Gygax Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Fontana, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yerkes Observatory - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Williams Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 17 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Mill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gordy's Boat House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake located?

Situated in Fontana, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Foot Golf Range and Geneva Lake. Yerkes Observatory and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Family Reunion

The property allowed our family to get together and enjoy time while staying all at one location. There was good spaces to congregate as a whole group as well as places for kids to play. The outdoor space was great for various activities. We enjoyed ourselves and appreciated the accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty O.

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

Excellent facility

Exactly as advertised in that it accommodated our large family and the location was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

great family house

We loved the area. The house was great, and we had lots of room to spread out for different activities. We enjoyed tennis & pickle ball every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn S.

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

Great stay at a wonderful villa!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It was even bigger than we thought it was when we arrived, giving all 14 of us ample space throughout the weekend. The big dining table was a highlight and we really enjoyed being able to sit around the table together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Excellent stay!

Everything as described! Loved the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Horton Clan

Very comfortable with lots of areas to spread out. The tennis court/pickle ball court saw plenty of action. Fire pit was awesome. And, Lake Geneva was beautiful and great fun for the kids and teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin E.

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

Family Reunion

This was a great property. We had 10 adults and 10 kids ages 3-18. This property had plenty of space for us to all sleep with lots of room for games indoors and activities outdoors. The pool table and tennis/pickle ball court were favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Madylon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

House Renovation Incomplete

The property is beautiful but house needs additional renovation. There are large cracks in the pavement on the tennis court, uneven, challenging back staircase from the MBR to lower level, no AC in the MBR, and access to some bedrooms is through other bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Chicago, IL

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

Awesome Family Vacation

Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed Black Walnut Farm. The layout was good for our group that included 10 kids (9 months to 7 yrs) some of whom needed rooms away from the fray for napping and or early bedtime. Kids could sleep and parents were able to play games and enjoy gathering spaces without worrying about waking sleeping babies. The kids loved the grounds from exploring the frogs by the shed and playing soccer and games on the grass. The adults and kids enjoyed the tennis courts for pickle ball. Lots to do in the area. The beach is walkable for older kids, however sidewalks not always available so we often drove with the little ones. We really enjoyed our stay, and explored a lot of the Lake Geneva area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ

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

Idyllic Farm Property

The home and the setting were wonderful. While none of us are tennis players we used the tennis court every day and had a wonderful time. Very close to the town and lake. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great for a big group!

The house was such a unique and comfortable place to stay! The home is tucked away in a quiet area but just a brief walk to the lake and restaurants/bars. The bedroom set up is perfect for large groups or families with young kids. The large dining table and multiple gathering areas made entertaining so easy. Our group especially enjoyed many games of pickle ball and cornhole in the beautiful private backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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