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Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK

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A tennis court with a net, surrounded by a chain-link fence. There are lounge chairs and a small table in the background. - Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK (Fontana)
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, two grey armchairs, a striped sofa, and a wooden coffee table. - Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK (Fontana)
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of a swimming pool, and a tennis court in the background. - Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK (Fontana)
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors. - Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK (Fontana)
A two-story house with a covered patio, stone steps, and a well-maintained lawn. - Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK (Fontana)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK

  • Black Walnut Farm – Historic 1836 Barn Retreat by Geneva Lake

    Step into the timeless charm of Black Walnut Farm, a masterfully converted 1836 post-and-beam barn just a 10-minute walk from Geneva Lake and the Abbey Resort. This one-of-a-kind property blends rustic character with modern comfort, offering a warm and welcoming space perfect for large family gatherings, group getaways, and corporate retreats.

    With 9 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, the home comfortably sleeps up to 26 guests. Gather around the impressive 14-seat “team table” for meals, meetings, or celebrations. Relax in the bar and game room, enjoy friendly matches on the private tennis & pickleball court, or unwind in the swim spa (available May 15-Oct 15) before ending the evening with s'mores by the fire pit under a canopy of stars.

    Whether you're planning a multi-family vacation, reunion, or team retreat, Black Walnut Farm offers space, privacy, and a sense of history that's hard to match. Experience the magic of a bygone era, without sacrificing modern luxury!

    *Please note: After your reservation is confirmed, we will send an electronic guest rental agreement. Signing the agreement and completing additional identity verification, which may include providing a valid form of identification, are required to finalize your booking and receive check-in instructions.
    *Swim spa is available for use May 15-Oct 15
    *Up to 2 dogs permitted with an additional pet cleaning fee. Dogs must be kept off furniture and crated when left unattended. Guests are required to pick up all yard waste.
    *Bachelor/ette parties prohibited

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Fontana is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geneva Lake and Lake Como. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. Visit our Fontana travel guide
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Fontana, WI

What's nearby

  • A marina with several boats docked and sailing on a calm lake under a partly cloudy sky.
    Geneva Lake
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A calm lake with sailboats docked on the left, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.
    Lake Como
    10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Big Foot Golf Range
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fontana Beach
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort
    23 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Watershed Saloon
    11 min drive
  • South Shore Bar & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Pier 290
    8 min drive
  • Big Foot Market
    7 min drive
  • The Bar at Chuck's
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK located?

Situated in Fontana, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Foot Golf Range and Geneva Lake. Fontana Beach is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

Private | Sleeps 26 | Swimspa, Tennis/Pickleball | Fire pit | Near Lake Geneva Great Retreat Dogs OK Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, literally a wonderland! Everything we wanted and more. Plenty of space, plenty of privacy and lots of fun! The owners were very communicative and the property was clean and up to date. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Dishwasher was not working. Found pieces of broken glass near the filter. We were able to fix the problem on our own. Dryer was not drying. We had to clear out the lint from the rooftop vent. We fixed the problem ourselves. Not enough hot water for all guests to shower. Toilet tank water was warm, almost hot. Floors are very uneven throughout the house, and steps in very unusual places. Three falls throughout our week stay. No serious injuries. Called for a garbage pickup since it was full, told that garbage would be picked up but it never was. Plenty of space in the home for our group. Liked the long table in the kitchen/dining area. Favorite was the outdoor space. Tennis/pickleball space was really great. Firepit and swim spa were good. Front porch was wonderful. Back deck space good, but had to worry about bare feet and splinters. Overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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