You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna!
Upon one of the highest points in Dubuque County, sits The Black Barn. With sight lines over 70 miles, it feels like you are in big sky country. The spa area with an indoor pool, hot tub and infrared sauna has a two story wall of windows allowing you to see the million dollar view. The Black Barn sits on 7.5 secluded wooded acres, has six bedrooms, a game room, three baths and sleeps 16.
Property manager
George
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Private pool
Sauna
Spa tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Heated pool
Water sports equipment
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,200 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Dubuque, IA
What's nearby
Sundown Mountain - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Loras College - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
Diamond Jo Casino - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
Q Casino - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Culver's - 7 min drive
Panera Bread - 10 min drive
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Meadows Golf Club and Sundown Mountain. Kennedy Mall and Bell Tower Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly T.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Family Trip
The house was amazing! The pool and hot tub area was great. Very close to town but also far enough to have an incredible view and feel like you were secluded
Kelly T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel N.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Daniel N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill B., Jackson MN
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO ever!!!
This place has it all. Everything clean & it has everything you need for a great stay. Pool, hot tub, pickleball court were a great hit with the family.
The layout of the house was great for a big group of people. Kitchen, dining area & living room were an open area. So many thoughtful touches throughout the house. It was just wonderful & we can't wait to come back.
Jill B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Robert C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha H.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
3 Sister's and their families
Perfect stay! The hot tub and pool kept everyone engaged. S'mores and a fire were great at night. And we loved the ping pong table! We definitely will be back.
Tabitha H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property, great host!
Four of our families stayed at this property for a Field of Dreams tournament. George was a super host and very communicative. We blew a fuse and he was very responsive and came right over. We would 100% stay at this place again! Great pool, clean, beautiful views!
Lisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
K L.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This house is AMAZING
We came in for the Field of Dreams baseball tournament and had four families share this house. It was AMAZING. The house is beautiful and there is so much to do. They have not missed a single detail, even down to coffee, laundry pods and soap/ shampoo in the showers. It was such an easy and relaxing weekend and SO MUCH better than being in a hotel. This house would be perfect for a family reunion, a little getaway vacation, a corporate retreat, or for the baseball tournaments that so many of us come in for. Thank you George for being easy to work with and for the hospitality! You have a fantastic property!
K L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family get-together!
There were twelve of us staying here for a mini family reunion with my siblings, our spouses/significant others and my parents. The house is new and very clean.
The house sits on a hill with a great view. Since we only had a couple of days together, we wanted to maximize our time being able to talk and enjoy each other.
The house was perfect for having meals there with a nice kitchen that made making home made meals easy. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna were great! There is a large big screen TV in the family room and and even larger TV in the pool area. We did need to rearrange the furniture in the family to accommodate all of us being in there at the same time.
There were only two downsides that we felt were minimal overall: 1. the kitchen table was too small for all of us to sit around, but the seat at the island accommodated the overflow 2. There was a problem with the breaker so a walk full of outlets weren’t working, including all outlets in one of the first floor bedrooms; so charging phones or anything requiring electricity wasn’t happening there. But we easily worked around that minor glitch to what was a great weekend. I would recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
Lastly, George was very responsive throughout the process. It was a pleasure!
Steve S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli R.
15 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Amazing property in the perfect location. Clean, great space, amazing pool with stunning views. George was an excellent host and very responsive. Would highly recommend!