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Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat

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View from the Deck overlooking the 1st hole of Bull Valley Golf Club
Eat In Kitchen
Dining room
Living area
Deck with Grill and Seating for 12

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Woodstock, IL
  • Place, Bull Valley Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Still Farm Dog Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, McHenry County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Double Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Street Parking. No Parking on Lawn. Excess Cars must use Clubhouse Lot
No Loud Noise After 10:30pm

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Woodstock

Located in Woodstock, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Corn Maze and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Woodstock, IL

What's nearby

  • Bull Valley Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Still Farm Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McHenry County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 44 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 49 min drive - 61.3 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat on 4 August 2026 start from NZ$1,011, including 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 at Top Notch Golf Getaway, Family Reunion or Forum Retreat?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Woodstock holiday 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you Chandi! We hope you decide to stay again someday!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thanks Mary Beth! It was wonderful hosting you and glad to hear you had a great time. Please keep our home in mind if needed in the future. Eileen Bull Valley Golf Club Blackhawk Lodge
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you for the kind words, Ryan. The lower level game room is pretty fun, isn't it!? We loved hosting your family and want to thank you for leaving the property in such perfect shape! Sounds like the four master bedrooms were PERFECT for your needs. Have a wonderful rest of the holiday season and a safe, healthy new year! Eileen Blackhawk Lodge
Archival

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words and all the great ideas in your review! We hope you decide to stay again someday!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thanks Erica! We hope you decide to stay again someday!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
We were happy to have you! Thank you for the review. We will look into the kitchen utensils. We hope we have the opportunity to have you back again someday! Bull Valley Golf Club Blackhawk Lodge
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Nicole, We apologize if you felt that your stay was less than you expected. The house is professionally cleaned between every guest stay. Thank you for your feedback about a few minor cob webs, they have been taken care of. We have found that renters do not know how to use disposals, throwing in things like can tabs, causing it to jam often, then renters continue to throw in food items, causing an odor, because it doesn't drain. We try to stay on top of this as much as possible. It is already fixed. Not sure about the smell in the garage...it is no longer there. The grille has not been operational for a long time, and "the staff" you refer too is not responsible for the house. He was a golf pro, here at the club, and was just trying to help out. We are working diligently to try and get it operational again. Since it is a large, built-in unit, the fix is not simple. We thought, as a courtesy, we would leave soaps/shampoo for future guests, we will re-evaluate that practice. If you would have simply let us know about an empty soap dispenser, we would have been able to supply soap. You implied that NONE of the dispensers had soap, which is not true. The golf staff is informed of a renter coming in to get the key on the days of a check-in. We will re-evaluate our policy about asking for ID. Thank you for the feedback, we cannot make it a great stay without this type of information, The Management of Blackhawk Lodge
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thanks so much for the kind words, Joshua! We hope you decide to stay again someday!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Family Gathering

Great place for a family gathering or a golf weekend on a private course.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
You are so right, Deb! Thanks for the great review!

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