[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake Vacation home in Fontana with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/94626ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/b0d6eac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/bb66ca88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/33d6bc18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/5fdac1ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112520000/112512300/112512205/fd513965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Geneva Collection- Sleeps 40- 2 Blocks to Downtown Lake Geneva - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $926 CA $2,734 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=112512205&PinnedHotelID=112512205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42020000/42016500/42016419/9a4883a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Country House near Lake Geneva, Como and Williams Bay Lake Geneva - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=42016419&PinnedHotelID=42016419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109970000/109967500/109967405/57b0e78d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Como Collection – 2 Homes, 2 Lakes, 1 Rental! 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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 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%7C42.54398%2C-88.58648&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eFPCa0WnkwgrlTGoDdTj22MRNTM=) Fontana, WI #### What's nearby - Geneva Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Yerkes Observatory - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Williams Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 9.5 km - Geneva National Golf Club - 17 min drive - 13.7 km - Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 20 min drive - 20.8 km #### Getting around - Harvard Station - 17 min drive - General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pier 290 - ‬8 min drive - ‪Big Foot Market - ‬7 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake Reviews 9.6 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Jun 22, 2025 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. ##### Amy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! Everything as described! Loved the experience ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marty O. Aug 31, 2021 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. ##### Marty O. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. Aug 15, 2024 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. ##### Susan E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R., Chicago, IL Mar 9, 2024 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. ##### Susan R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Madylon M. Aug 18, 2023 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. ##### Madylon M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. Aug 5, 2024 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. ##### Susan E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darin E. Jun 17, 2023 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. ##### Darin E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolyn S. Oct 19, 2022 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. ##### Jolyn S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ Sep 11, 2022 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 ##### Kathie S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy K. Jun 12, 2022 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! ##### Jeremy K. 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