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The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avoca, WI
  • Spring Green Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • American Players Theatre
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • The House on the Rock
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch

Welcome to our newest home at Big Valley Ranch. This beautiful home is nestled in the middle of the driftless region hillside. This spacious house allows guests of all ages accommodations to relax apart or gather together. Take in the beautiful scenery from inside the home or on our large outdoor deck. A large kitchen is fully stocked and ready for use with high end appliances. A large dining table is located right off the kitchen. The SIX bedrooms each provide various sleeping accommodations including a NEWLY ADDED, Master Suite, with a walk in closet, and attached bath featuring dual sinks! Each room in our lodge has large closets to hold everyone's belongings. There are two living rooms, one upstairs with fireplace and table for games or morning coffee and the other located downstairs with a smart TV. An additional game room is located on the lower level, complete with arcade games, board games, and indoor fun. The front patio does include an outdoor fire pit (wood not provided) and a gas grill is located on our deck (propane provided).

The lodge comfortably sleeps up to 12-13 guests. Housing deposit will be withheld if guest capacity exceeds 13.

Rental of our house includes use of our 75+ miles of trails over our 1000 acres property. For those wishing to bring their own horses, a riding arena, outdoor paddocks, indoor stalls and a round pen are also available for use. Sorry, no ATV's or motorized vehicles allowed on the trails. Snow shoes, horses, bikes, and hikers are welcome! We also have some wonderful hills for sledding during the winter months.

Our Caretaker will contact you the week of your arrival to arrange a check-in time. He or she will then meet you at the house at that time to walk you through the house and make sure you know where everything is and how to use the heat, air conditioning, fireplace, internet, etc. Anything you need during your visit will be handled by the caretaker.

Big Valley Ranch is located in Avoca, WI. Approximately 50 minutes from Madison. A very scenic location in the middle of the drift less region of hills, valleys, farmland and forest. We are conveniently located minutes from Taliesin, House on the Rock (attraction, resort and golf course), "The Shitty Barn" and American Players Theatre. The Lodge is one of 4 houses located on our 1000 acres. Though it has it's private entrance(driveway), it is easily accessible by car to the other homes if your group should require more than on home.


*Motorized Vehicles are NOT ALLOWED ON OUR TRAILS*
*TRAILS OPEN MAY 15TH - OCTOBER 17TH, 2023*


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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
$250 Fine if pets are present.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 Fine if you smoke in the house.
No Bachelor parties, meaning no additional guests to the property outside of the 14 max for overnight guests without prior approval. No kegs.
Guest capacity cannot exceed 14.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Avoca

Avoca is home to this holiday home. Eagle Cave and A.D. German Warehouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spring Green Golf Course and Tower Hill State Park. Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Avoca, WI

What's nearby

  • Spring Green General Store - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Spring Green Golf Course - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Governor Dodge State Park - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
  • American Players Theatre - 27 min drive - 25.2 km
  • The House on the Rock - 28 min drive - 30.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Woods Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Picadilly Lilly Airport Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Row Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steel Horse Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Waz Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch located?

Situated in Avoca, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Brace Park, Fireman's Park and Battery Park. Sauk County Forest and Bakken's Pond State Natural Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Ranch stay

This was the perfect spot foe my family and I. Lots of room, games, trails, everything we needed! We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great stay

Great experience staying at the lodge. Beautiful home, beautiful views, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrison

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

Great View and Secluded

Great for a group/family trip with a great view and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobin O.

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

Beautiful House for a Weekend Getaway

The house is perfectly tucked away on a quiet and secluded property which gave my group the privacy we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Great property

Lived up to listing. We had 10 adults, plenty of room for all of us, very clean, great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Retired hockey mom’s trip 2024

We were amazed at how beautiful the property was. The Lodge had everything we could have ever needed. We all said too bad we don’t own horses or we would have been horseback riding all weekend! The beds were extremely comfortable and there was plenty of room for all seven of us. We would come back and stay at the lodge again anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regatta O.

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

Our stay

Stay was great! Area is very secluded and relaxing. WiFi is good. Only thing to note was photos had bunk beds, but upon arrival noticed they were two full/queens. Not a huge deal as the rooms looked like they have been recently upgraded, but good thing to note. We had a wonderful time and would recommend the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Minneapolis, USA

Perfect setting

We have been renting places in Wisconsin for ten years and this place was the best. Has everything you need. Thanks for letting us stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Loved the Lodge and the Ranch!!

We stayed at the Lodge for a family gathering of 11 adults. We loved the layout, we could be together without being on top of each other. It’s very well stocked (nice towels!) and very comfortable. We enjoyed hiking the trails around the ranch. There was a camp and ride event the same weekend; we liked hiking down the hill to see the horses, but for the sake of allergies were also glad to hike back up. We loved the view. The ranch is close enough to American Players Theater and Taliesen. We will definitely rent again next year. Really a fantastic place. Great hosts, very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place for large group

When we first chose this place back in March, some of the bedrooms had different bed setups. We had chosen it because of the bunkbeds offered since it perfectly fit the number of adults we had staying. However, we realized shortly before our stay that the bedroom layouts had changed and the room that had four bunks, now only had a double bed. This was inconvenient, but thankfully some of the single members of my group were fins with air mattresses and couches. We had fourteen adults with us, but I wouldn't recommend that many as there really isn't enough beds for that size of group. I would think eleven or twelve would be the max capacity if you only have adults in your group. Even with the change, the updates that were made to the house were really nice overall. The outdoor space was great! The kitchen was easy to use, and we were able to fit all fourteen of us at the kitchen table! We loved spending the weekend here as a family. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka P.

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

Fantastic July 4th getaway!

We took a much needed getaway for July 4th with multigenerational family including toddler to 75 year old and found this place to be just as described. The views are incredible! And you are surrounded by nature! The house is well equipped with everything you can think of in the kitchen including a kuerig, linens, towels. We were aware there was no laundry (from prior reviews) and didn’t need one. Need to bring your own food including coffee and toiletries- they have hand wash and toilet paper. Just want to warn others about the mosquitoes on the trails! 40Þet did not keep them away! We were also rained in most of our trip but had plenty of board/card games to keep us entertained. There is WiFi but we actually managed to disconnect and not watch screens. Highly recommend this place! Oh and the horses on the trails were fun to see! Also saw deer, raccoons, owls. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Beautiful views and great house

Perfect spot for our Labor Day Weekend getaway. Large property with spacious house and beautiful property and trails. Accommodated a large group and we had plenty of room. Close to Spring Green and activities on the Wisconsin River.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yee Y., Eau Claire, WI

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

Great cabin for a weekend get away!

This is a nice private cabin to unplug and spend some quality time with family! Beautiful scenery and we enjoyed the big open concept of the kitchen and livingroom, very spacious! The only downside was there no lanudry facility, but no big deal. We still had a great time and enjoyed everything! Thanks for a nice cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Fun at the safari!

My family enjoyed the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the 14 animal heads on the walls! Super unique. Very comfortable space ! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Beautiful seclusion

Want to get away from it all? This is definitely the place! If you are into streaming or being online all the time this is not the place for you. It's all about nature! LOTS of space for lots of people. We spent many a late night with table and card games and had a blast. Unfortunately neither of the arcade games were were working BUT we did have fun with the foosball table! There are plenty of trails to hike, but beware with small kids because there is a lot of poison ivy and oak around. As well as wild asparagus so show them what to look out for...There is no real yard to play in so most activities took place inside. The VIEW! WOW! We saw deer each morning and it was a nice surprise when horse riders would come by...The only other thing I would mention is there is NO laundry facilities available. So pack extra if you have kids or spillers!! hahaha Overall, it was a great place to stay... ps...we would've liked to have known something about the animal taxidermy...maybe the species and where they came from to help the kids learn...We ended up naming them and that helped some who were a little bothered by them....especially the giraffe. I loved them but would've have really liked to know all the different species specifics... Jennifer was a wonderful on site manager!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Driftless getaway

Very comfortable home in a beautiful setting. Great for horseback riding, hiking, visiting Spring Green, and APT. Not good for those uncomfortable with game head mounts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christina L.

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

Rural WI driftless area rental

Lovely, secluded and remote. A great opportunity to enjoy the natural scenery and disconnect from the business of everyday living. Several near by attractions to visit (House on the Rock and Taliespen).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie Y., Evanston, USA

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

Gorgeous house and great property

This was a beautiful house with amazing views of a fabulous property. We loved hiking the endless trails with our kids, or just sitting in the living room enjoying the view. Some games for kids to play in the basement was helpful as well. Would recommend this to anyone who loves the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Staying isolated

The property and setting is for those who enjoy the peace and tranquilly that can only be found in the hardwoods of North America. The accommodations were superb! Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin I.

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

Very nice getaway

Peaceful and a nice area to get rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie S.

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

Fun space!

Definitely unique. Tons of space for our group which was a must. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie W.

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

Beautiful, secluded retreat

My moms group had a wonderful time at this house. We were able to relax, reconnect, and view the beautiful nature surrounding the home. The home was very clean and well kept. The check in process was very easy, and they even checked in on us when a bad storm rolled through (which was amazing to watch from the living room over looking the valley...until we had to go in the basement). If you want to getaway, this is the place for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jodi P.

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

Family Getaway

This was a great spot for our family of 10. We had plenty of room. The outdoor space, which is one of the reasons we choose this property needs updating. The deck was covered with debris, the grill had not been cleaned and the patio furniture was covered in mold . We still had a great time and would return for another family outing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P., Goshen

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

Great location away from it all. Fully equipped kitchen. Clean bathrooms.

Great place for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Z.

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

Great Getaway for the Weekend!

The house was just the right size for our 10 person group. Had ample area to relax outside and enjoy the view of the valley in the back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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