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

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Front of estate
first floor hallway
Swim Spa ! NOTE: This is an example photo only of the swim spa, it will vary once installed to the property. For Guests staying after May 1st 2025
kitchen with large dining table
pool table

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Fontana, WI
  • Geneva Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lake Como
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Geneva National Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Janesville, WI (JVL-Southern Wisconsin Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+4
8 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Half Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

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. Hot tub is locked off and not included for guest use

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

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Geneva Lakes Vacations
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

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Important information

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

About the area

Fontana

Fontana is home to this holiday home. Black Point Estate and Gary Gygax Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Geneva Lake and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting.
Map
Fontana, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Como - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 17 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Meggy Moo's Dairy Ripple - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Inn Between - ‬16 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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

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

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

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

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

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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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
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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!
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Marty O., Chesterfield, MO

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