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TV
Interior
9 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fontana, WI
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Como
  • Place, Geneva National Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fontana

In Fontana .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Foot Golf Range and 2 miles (3 km) of Geneva Lake with a stay here. Yerkes Observatory and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

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**

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 53.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.9 mi (9-min drive) from Williams Bay Beach and 10 mi (16-min drive) from Riviera Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake to downtown Fontana?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Fontana-on-Geneva Lake.

Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty O., Chesterfield, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent facility

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