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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
NZ$819
avg per night

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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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Anasazi Room

1 Queen Bed

Great Plains Room

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Rodeo Room

1 Queen Bed

Wild West Room

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bar Area 1/2 Bath

Soap · Toilet

Common Area Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

Room

  • 390.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$819 avg per night,

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About the area

Avoca

Avoca is home to this lodge. Spring Green Golf Course and Tower Hill State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery. Travelling with kids? Consider West Side Park and Richland County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Spring Green General Store - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Spring Green Golf Course - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Governor Dodge State Park - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
  • American Players Theatre - 27 min drive - 25.1 km
  • The House on the Rock - 28 min drive - 30.2 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

About this property

The Barn at Big Valley Ranch

A secluded, private, ranch retreat ideal for family vacations, celebrations, holidays, reunions, retreats, weddings and group events.

Need to Relax? You've picked the right place. Nestled in the deeply carved valleys of the driftless region, Big Valley Ranch offers a quiet and extraordinary lodging experience where you can horseback ride, hike, and bike right outside your door. Wildlife abounds with birds, squirrels, deer, turkey, and you might even see the elusive red fox, or a Big Buck just yards from the ranch. The grounds are both breathtaking and beautiful, with plenty of room for outdoor games and gatherings. With over 75 miles of trails, natural streams, a covered picnic pavilion, 70 outdoor horse paddocks, a sand volleyball court and an impressive lighted outdoor arena, the possibilities are endless.

Once a buffalo ranch, the 1000 acres is now home to an exclusive western retreat and vacationer’s paradise. The original rustic barn was restored into an elegant bed and breakfast using the original foundation, beams and barn boards. With 4200 square feet of country luxury, the barn house features 4 western themed bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a majestic Great Room with a beautiful stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, leather sofas, and hardwood floors. The fully-equipped kitchen has granite counter tops, bar seating, stainless steel appliances, and a large dining table. The Great Room leads outside to a private, full-length deck facing a horse pasture where you can enjoy grilling out. Want to entertain a large party? Check out The Woods in Lone Rock or Whiskey Row in Avoca! Although not a facility serving spirits, it houses saddle stools and a bar to enjoy your own beverages. There you can play a game of pool, darts, foosball, cards or dance to the jukebox. Located below the barn house living quarters is the stable with 8 premium stalls, tack room and wash rack. Nearby is the milk house (shower house) which houses a large walk-in shower and bath.

Big Valley Ranch is meant to be versatile. Let us know what kind of experience you are looking for and we will do our best to accommodate. Our piece of paradise is meant for anyone that wants to escape from the stressful, hectic lifestyle we often find ourselves in.


*Motorized Vehicles are NOT ALLOWED ON OUR TRAILS*

Property manager

Abby

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

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

Events allowed
No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parites
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Pets

No pets allowed
Deposit will be withheld if pets are present.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine for smoking in any building
Bachelor parties are not allowed.
Deposit with held if guest capacity exceeds 12 guests.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parites
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn at Big Valley Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barn at Big Valley Ranch located?

Set in Avoca, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (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).

The Barn at Big Valley Ranch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place with plenty of space for our party. Bar was huge which worked out great for New Years eve. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
We stayed at The Barn with our children and grandchildren to spend a family Thanksgiving together. It was everything, and then some we could have ever imagined. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The rec area entertained us all with the pool table, foosball and dartboard. While at the same time having football on the TVs in the same room to keep up with the Thanksgiving games. We definitely want to do this again next year. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country get away
We had a very nice stay. Although, we were a bit bummed that after signing all the waivers, that there were no horses anywhere. Thankfully, there were plenty of things to do inside the house and things nearby. The house was stocked with most everything we needed except a hairdryer. We were also disappointed that the hot tub was not working during or stay. All in all, we did enjoy ourselves with games provided, activities in and around the area. The house itself is amazing. in and around the area. wasn't working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway place
Great place to get away for the weekend! It’s remote enough to feel like an escape. Great place for two full families to cook, eat, and laugh together, with all sorts of fun activities and games to play. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Valley Barn
The Big Valley Barn house was big enough for our family of 12, we all slept comfortably and had enough room for fun and for quiet. We also appreciated the extra refrigerators in the game room. The house was beautifully clean and very organized with anything we could have needed. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
living like a big boot rancher
Initially, the large place felt almost intimidating with all its roominess, but we learned quickly to spread out and take full advantage of the space out there. We had a grand time at the ranch, including a long hike across the private valley which took several hours. And even if the trails were at times a bit soggy after a wet week.... if you want to be a real cowboy you'll love it. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MY WORLD

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Our stay
We liked the house so much! It was clean and nice and the outdoor is so beautiful! The 4 stars is because we couldn't find the keys to open the house and we couldn't contact the host. No one answered. We read that manager Lisa might call us before the week of our arrival to confirm some datails about the time we will arive but no one called us. So we stayed 2 hours outside until we finally found the keys because no one told us where to find it. Despite the problems we had a good time in this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Guys Reunion Weekend
We had a group of 6 men who went to college together. Everyone enjoyed the Barn House. Well kept up property on a ranch. Went for some nice hikes on the property and enjoyed watching the sheep out the window. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space
The hang-out space was large and roomy for everyone. The bedrooms are nice and the place was plenty stocked with linens, extra blankets, and towels. Check-out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We have stayed here multiple times and each time we've had a blast. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
All around a great experience. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back. I don’t know if the hot tub was off limits to renters or just not working but it would’ve been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome plane for our annual friends weekend!
The space is perfect for a 6 couple weekend away. We didn’t even need to leave! The pictures don’t do it justice as it’s huge! And the game room/bar was connected to the main living space which we didn’t realize from the pictures. Super clean as well! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time
Great winter weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
We loved our weekend at the ranch! The house is so much bigger than expected with plenty of room to spread out. We had three families with plenty of space and each getting their own bathroom. The only reason it’s a four star and not five were in the minor details- oven wasn’t working (they had a toaster oven but to feed 12 that was slightly challenging), cheapest tp and paper towels you could buy, and a few kitchen items we needed and couldn’t find. That being said, we will definitely be back - we can’t wait to see what it looks like in the warm weather and explore the land!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday
Really spectacular views. Comfy and cozy. It was a cold weekend but the house was toasty warm. Plenty of things to do inside and out. Snowshoed on the trails.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
Beautiful property with tons of room, especially with bunk house. Enjoyed volleyball, ping pong, darts, pool, hot tub, hiking, tubing on the river, etc. Highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

Wonderful family accommodations
Beautiful property, well-maintained accommodations. Perfect for our large family gathering. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommend!
The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The property was wonderful, and I would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

What a beautiful property words cannot describe how great the house and grounds are
We had a family vacation there were 14 of us and the space was just perfect for kids and adults of all ages
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Breathtaking view
This was a perfect home for our family of 7 adults and 2 grandchildren to rent, so incredibly spacious! Every amenity provided needed to have a very comfortable stay. Everyone especially enjoyed their time in Miss Kitty's Saloon, something for everyone. We also took advantage of the games on the game cubbie. From inside and out the house, deck, and grounds were impeccable. My husband and daughter enjoyed biking on the trails. At night the grandchildren loved looking out the big picture window to spot a deer or raccoon. They also enjoyed visiting the sheep!😊 Thank you for a most memorable vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Fantastic
We did an 11 man golf trip and rented the Barn House and the bunk house at Big Valley Ranch. All i can say is WOW. This property, specifically the barn house, is truly amazing. It's a perfect getaway spot for a group for 6-14. It has just about every amenity you can ask for. I'd definitely recommend renting this house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Unique setting for a gathering of friends
What a spacious barn home for a large group of friends! We could all hang out in one place without tripping over each other. Loved the nature hikes and quietness. Would love to come here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Great family retreat
We loved our stay at the barn... So much fun in the game room, hiking the trails and just relaxing as a family. We were all together and enjoyed every minute. We searched for weeks for the perfect property and the Big Valley Ranch exceeded our expectations. Couldn't believe the attention to details in every Room, piece of furniture and fixture. Other reviews stated the photos didn't do this place justice... they were right. We have already shared all our fun photos and recommended this place to many family and friends. Definitely plan on booking again in the near future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Q.

Great place for family fun! Thanks
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017