Adorable 150-year-old farmhouse on private site close to lake

9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fontana, WI

Geneva Lake20 min walk
Lake Como11 min drive
Geneva National Golf Club18 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+4

8 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Half Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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.

*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 manager

Geneva Lakes Vacations

Premier Host

Amenities

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fontana

This holiday home is located in Fontana. Dancing Horse Theatre and Geneva Lake Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens. Paradise Golf Park and Lake Geneva Balloon Company are also worth visiting.

Fontana, WI

What's nearby

Geneva Lake - 20 min walk
Yerkes Observatory - 7 min drive
Lake Como - 11 min drive
Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 16 min drive
Geneva National Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

Harvard Station - 15 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Pier 290 - 9 min drive
Gordy's - 2 min drive
Inn Between - 17 min drive
The Waterfront at The Abbey Resort - 15 min walk
The Watershed Saloon - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable 150-year-old farmhouse on private site close to lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable 150-year-old farmhouse on private site close to lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable 150-year-old farmhouse on private site close to lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable 150-year-old farmhouse on private site close to lake located?

Situated in Fontana, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Geneva Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yerkes Observatory and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Williams Bay Beach and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Chicago, IL

9 March 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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Madylon M.

18 August 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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin E.

17 June 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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn S.

19 October 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ

11 September 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

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022