Title: Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100201300/100201233/a4dc93d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100201300/100201233/69cb643b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100201300/100201233/899db77e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100201300/100201233/1a965e3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100201300/100201233/95d3e4c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of The Black Barn, nestled on 7.5 secluded wooded acres in Dubuque County. Unwind in the spa area featuring an indoor pool, hot tub, and infrared sauna with a breathtaking view from its two-story wall of windows. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 164200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain Upon one of the highest points in Dubuque County, sits The Black Barn. With sight lines over 70 miles, it feels like you are in big sky country. The spa area with an indoor pool and hot tub has a two story wall of windows allowing you to see the million dollar view. The Black Barn sits on 7.5 secluded wooded acres, including a large patio with fire pit overlooking the scenic valleys. Black Barn has six bedrooms, a game room, three baths and accommodates and sleeps 16 guests. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Heated pool - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,200 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 35 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.51660%2C-90.80297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SFrYJU9H1uv8PzUqmbfarixWVLM=) Dubuque, IA #### What's nearby - Sundown Mountain - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Loras College - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles - National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles - Diamond Jo Casino - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles - Q Casino - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Dubuque - ‬7 min drive - ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Meadows Golf Club, Wedgewood Park and Sundown Mountain. Arrowhead Park and Heritage Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Hot Tub ~Close To Sundown Mountain Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew V. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Retreat! Pool, hot tub, sauna, out door space all great! perfect for a family gathering! ##### Matthew V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse B. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place The property and rents home is as described. It was everything we could have asked for plus a little more. Thanks for the great stay! ##### Jesse B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camille F. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Adult Slumber Party We had a great time hanging out in the spaces provided! The pool and hot tub were amazing! ##### Camille F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy G. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get way Our family had the best time at this wonderful home. Gorgeously decorated in unbelievable scenic surroundings. We have stayed at multiple VRBO‘s and nothing compares to this one as far as cleanliness, things to do, and so very well stocked. Perfect! ##### Wendy G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil S. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family outing Excellent for family, skiers, or anyone. Hard to find a better pool setup, warm temperature, plus without that chlorine effect. ##### Neil S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly T. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Family Trip The house was amazing! The pool and hot tub area was great. Very close to town but also far enough to have an incredible view and feel like you were secluded ##### Kelly T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tabitha H. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 Sister's and their families Perfect stay! The hot tub and pool kept everyone engaged. S'mores and a fire were great at night. And we loved the ping pong table! We definitely will be back. ##### Tabitha H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli R. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend Amazing property in the perfect location. Clean, great space, amazing pool with stunning views. George was an excellent host and very responsive. Would highly recommend! ##### Kelli R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy P. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five star stay! Beautiful property and 1.5 minute drive from the Sundown Ski resort. Made for a terrific "ski & swim" family trip! Property managers were very responsive throughout and the house was perfect for every age - grandparents, parents, teens and kids. Great pillow choices and plenty of space for all ages to play. Fully stocked kitchen with necessities to cook up a storm. Only heads up to note that there are no king beds and the two queen beds downstairs have temperpedic mattresses - so you will sink in a little bit if you're sleeping on those. ##### Mindy P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property, great host! Four of our families stayed at this property for a Field of Dreams tournament. George was a super host and very communicative. We blew a fuse and he was very responsive and came right over. We would 100% stay at this place again! Great pool, clean, beautiful views! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VRBO ever!!! This place has it all. Everything clean & it has everything you need for a great stay. Pool, hot tub, pickleball court were a great hit with the family. The layout of the house was great for a big group of people. Kitchen, dining area & living room were an open area. So many thoughtful touches throughout the house. It was just wonderful & we can't wait to come back. ##### Jill B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony C. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay!!! My family and I decided to book the black barn for Christmas and my sister’s 50th birthday week. The location, cleanliness, indoor pool area, and views were exactly what we were looking for. The owners were very attentive and replied quickly. We will definitely stay at this property again next time we’re in Dubuque to visit my sister. One more perk for skier’s is that Sundown mountain is less than 5 minutes away. Everything was perfect. Thanks again!! ##### Tony C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K L. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This house is AMAZING We came in for the Field of Dreams baseball tournament and had four families share this house. It was AMAZING. The house is beautiful and there is so much to do. They have not missed a single detail, even down to coffee, laundry pods and soap/ shampoo in the showers. It was such an easy and relaxing weekend and SO MUCH better than being in a hotel. This house would be perfect for a family reunion, a little getaway vacation, a corporate retreat, or for the baseball tournaments that so many of us come in for. Thank you George for being easy to work with and for the hospitality! You have a fantastic property! ##### K L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a family get-together! There were twelve of us staying here for a mini family reunion with my siblings, our spouses/significant others and my parents. The house is new and very clean. The house sits on a hill with a great view. Since we only had a couple of days together, we wanted to maximize our time being able to talk and enjoy each other. The house was perfect for having meals there with a nice kitchen that made making home made meals easy. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna were great! There is a large big screen TV in the family room and and even larger TV in the pool area. We did need to rearrange the furniture in the family to accommodate all of us being in there at the same time. There were only two downsides that we felt were minimal overall: 1. the kitchen table was too small for all of us to sit around, but the seat at the island accommodated the overflow 2. There was a problem with the breaker so a walk full of outlets weren’t working, including all outlets in one of the first floor bedrooms; so charging phones or anything requiring electricity wasn’t happening there. But we easily worked around that minor glitch to what was a great weekend. I would recommend this property to anyone visiting the area. Lastly, George was very responsive throughout the process. It was a pleasure! ##### Steve S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie R. 13 Apr 2025 ##### Ellie R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ann R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel N. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Daniel N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Robert C. 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