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Nestled in the rolling hills of Bull Valley, IL, Black Hawk Lodge and Bull Valley Golf Club offers a serene retreat with amazing sunsets from your deck overlooking the 1st hole. Unwind by the cozy fireplace or enjoy outdoor recreation on the slate patio with a barbecue grill. Take advantage of access to all club amenities as a Member for the Day.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat

Welcome to Black Hawk Lodge and Bull Valley Golf Club your perfect location for a forum retreat, golf retreat, family reunion or a getaway with friends. Amazing sunsets from your deck await you overlooking the 1st hole of one of Illinois best private courses. Snuggled in the rolling hills of Bull Valley, IL and located on the 1st hole of the Private Bull Valley Golf Club. With the rental, a Member for the Day at the club is included and allows the use of all its amenities (with reservations) including a foursome of guest rate golf and dining privileges.

The 4,200 square foot home features living areas both indoors and out along with a downstairs recreation area including a pool table, ping pong table and arcade game. Enjoy cozying up to fireplace when there’s a chill in the air, or enjoy the barbecue grill on those beautiful Northern Illinois evenings on the deck or the slate patio.

At the end of your busy day you can retire to one of 5 bedrooms. There are 2 King suite bedrooms, 2 King bedrooms and a bunk room with 4 queen beds. There are 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. High speed wireless internet and cable are included.

The fully furnished kitchen includes a breakfast bar and dining area. For the grilling chef, a large barbecue grill and seating for 12 awaits on the deck areas. In addition to Bull Valley, the nationally recognized private golf course, nearby attractions include Lake Geneva (30 minutes), Chicago (commuter train 90min away) and of course, the charm of historic downtown Woodstock, home of the movie Ground Hog Day.

$800/night for up to 12 people. Includes “ Bull Valley Social Membership for the day” provides access to the restaurant, clubhouse and golf course at a reduced rate. Personal Chef/Meal delivery available at additional cost.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Golfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Street Parking. No Parking on Lawn. Excess Cars must use Clubhouse Lot
No Loud Noise After 10:30pm

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Top Notch Golf Getaway Family Reunion or Forum Retreat
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About the area

Located in Woodstock, this vacation home is next to a golf course. Bull Valley Golf Club and Craig Woods Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit McHenry County Fairgrounds and Illinois Railway Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Corn Maze and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Woodstock travel guide
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Woodstock, IL

What's nearby

  • Six Flags Great America featuring rides
    Six Flags Great America
    43 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Bull Valley Golf Club
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Still Farm Dog Park
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McHenry County Fairgrounds
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    44 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    5 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    6 min drive
  • Culver's
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat on Mar 17, 2026 start from CA $686, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat located?

This family-friendly Woodstock vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bull Valley Golf Club and Still Farm Dog Park. McHenry County Fairgrounds and Woodstock City Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chandni C.

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

Great stay!

Great space and tons to do in the basement! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth Y.

Recommend!

This was the perfect home for us to host a large group of family in town for a weekend wedding. The house was clean & spacious. The neighborhood is peaceful & quiet. It's just a short ride to grocery or restaurants. Our family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Christmas Getaway

This property was great for hosting our family Christmas functions. We were able to sleep 4 couples and 3 children without any trouble. What we enjoyed most were the entertainment areas. Over the course of 2 days we spent most of it together playing pool, ping pong and board games. I would recommend this to everyone that is looking for a spacious stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wiliam R.

Extraordinary Week of Family Reconnecting

My family all reconnected for several days after 3.5 years of not having all been together. We had family from Australia, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Los Angeles and Chicago all gather to meet our new grandchildren and renew family ties. This home is perfect for such a gathering - lots of room on three levels; a large deck overlooking a spectacular golf course and huge pond with fountains. There is a pool table, ping pong table and pinball machine all in the lower level. Five large bedrooms (two with adjacent large bathrooms - four with king sized beds). The fifth bedroom (top level of the house) has multiple queen sized beds positioned well for multiple people to share comfortably. The location was beyond compare, with many walking options and biking. The home is located within a very short distance (less than 2 miles) of the charming quintessential Midwestern small town of Woodstock. Woodstock has a picturesque downtown, with an historic square, restored movie theatre and many noteworthy buildings (setting of the movie "Ground Hog Day"). There were several great restaurants nearby, as well as the Bull Valley Golf Club food offerings (had one of the best hamburgers ever at the pub). Golf is available if desired, as is fine dining in the evening. Very large kitchen, ideal for food preparation and social interaction. Beautiful granite counter tops and large stainless steel sink. Beautiful views from every window of rolling hills, mature trees and the golf course. We had a couple of great BBQs and took advantage of the double ovens and large Viking gas (eight burners) stove. Lots of comfortable chairs available with many others available in the garage for larger gatherings. Large wooden table in the kitchen, with tall chairs for use at the island counter. Beautiful dining room with table and chairs for 10-12. Large flat screen TVs in living room, each bedroom and downstairs, with cable and WiFi. Owner's maintenance man stopped by a couple of times to make sure we had what we needed and took away garbage and recycling during the week. The towels and bed linens were of great quality and the washer/dryer were great to have.

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Great house for groups.

We stayed as a group for the New Year. It was perfect for a group with lots of space to move about and a fun ‘game’ space in the basement. Also many rooms/bathrooms that make it easy to share the house with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Spacious lovely home

We always enjoy our time in your home. Clean and fresh. Thank you. (The utensils in the kitchen have become a little basic and tired)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

4/10 Poor

Nikki T.

Nice house, odd management issues

The house was the perfect size for our large group and cost less than purchasing hotel rooms for everyone. But, it seemed as though the house had not been cleaned in quite some time. There were many light fixtures with cob webs and dust all over them, the sink/drain had a horrible smell once we used it, the garage stunk of cigarettes, and the staff did not know the gas line to the grill had been cut (and they didn't remove gloves and old utensils from the inside of the grill from the last time it was used). There were random body soaps and lotions (large left over bottles from other guests?) under all the cabinets yet we had to buy hand soap from the Jewel down the street because the bathrooms had empty hand soap dispensers. Also, we had multiple cars of people driving to meet at the house... I made the reservation, had left no names with any of the staff at this property, etc... yet, the staff gave the keys to the first person who arrived, who they did not know, and didn't even ask for ID.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K., Evanston

The property itself was great and very comfortable!

Eileen (the manager) was extremely accommodating, and it was really a pleasure staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Family Gathering

Great place for a family gathering or a golf weekend on a private course.