Title: Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=64705899&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit Vacation home in Fontana with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit ![Exterior - Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit (Fontana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/3e87c080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit (Fontana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/b9866c46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit (Fontana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/bed11bfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit (Fontana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/f047e021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit (Fontana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64705900/64705899/190dd06b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit 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 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. ## 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 - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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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 Fontana is home to this vacation home. Black Point Estate and Gary Gygax Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. [Visit our Fontana travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fontana.dx55706) [View more Vacation homes in Fontana](https://www.expedia.ca/Fontana-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55706-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Lake Geneva, WI](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046584/f6eff344-191e-41e0-a5ed-1511ff86e7b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Geneva Lake 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Big Foot Golf Range 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Geneva National Golf Club 14 min drive \- 14.1 km - Lake Geneva Cruise Line 16 min drive \- 20.8 km - The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort 24 min drive \- 26.1 km ### Getting around - Harvard Station 17 min drive - General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Fire2fork 10 min drive - Pier 290 8 min drive - Coffee Mill 11 min walk - South Shore Bar & Grill 12 min drive - Big Foot Market 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit? ### What time is check-out at Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit? ### Where is Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Geneva Lake Barn Retreat with Swim Spa Tennis Court Fire Pit Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 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 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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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