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Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna!

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Relax on the covered patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, taking in the scenic views of the surrounding landscape and distant hills.
Situated on a gently sloping hill, this property offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
Experience a clean and uncluttered space with a geometric art piece, potted plant, and wooden table for leisure activities.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by a seating area and natural light.

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Map
Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

  • Sundown Mountain - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Loras College - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Q Casino - 21 min drive - 16.3 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, Wedgewood Park and Sundown Mountain. Arrowhead Park and Heritage Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Family get way

Our family had the best time at this wonderful home. Gorgeously decorated in unbelievable scenic surroundings. We have stayed at multiple VRBO‘s and nothing compares to this one as far as cleanliness, things to do, and so very well stocked. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille F.

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

Girls Adult Slumber Party

We had a great time hanging out in the spaces provided! The pool and hot tub were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Family outing

Excellent for family, skiers, or anyone. Hard to find a better pool setup, warm temperature, plus without that chlorine effect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

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

Five star stay!

Beautiful property and 1.5 minute drive from the Sundown Ski resort. Made for a terrific "ski & swim" family trip! Property managers were very responsive throughout and the house was perfect for every age - grandparents, parents, teens and kids. Great pillow choices and plenty of space for all ages to play. Fully stocked kitchen with necessities to cook up a storm. Only heads up to note that there are no king beds and the two queen beds downstairs have temperpedic mattresses - so you will sink in a little bit if you're sleeping on those.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Amazing stay!!!

My family and I decided to book the black barn for Christmas and my sister’s 50th birthday week. The location, cleanliness, indoor pool area, and views were exactly what we were looking for. The owners were very attentive and replied quickly. We will definitely stay at this property again next time we’re in Dubuque to visit my sister. One more perk for skier’s is that Sundown mountain is less than 5 minutes away. Everything was perfect. Thanks again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie R.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024