The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch

Living area | TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

About this house rental

Situated in Iowa, this charming house for $903 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Welcome to our newest home at Big Valley Ranch. This beautiful home is nestled in the middle of the driftless region hillside. This spacious house allows guests of all ages accommodations to relax apart or gather together. Take in the beautiful scenery from inside the home or on our large outdoor deck. A large kitchen is fully stocked and ready for use with high end appliances. A large dining table is located right off the kitchen. The SIX bedrooms each provide various sleeping accommodations including a NEWLY ADDED, Master Suite, with a walk in closet, and attached bath featuring dual sinks! Each room in our lodge has large closets to hold everyone's belongings. There are two living rooms, one upstairs with fireplace and table for games or morning coffee and the other located downstairs with TV (Cable with sports channels included) and DVD player. An additional game room is located on the lower level, complete with arcade games, board games, and indoor fun. The front patio does include an outdoor fire pit (wood not provided) and a gas grill is located on our deck (propane provided). The lodge comfortably sleeps up to 16 guests. Housing deposit will be withheld if guest capacity exceeds 16. Rental of our house includes use of our 75+ miles of trails over our 1000 acres property. For those wishing to bring their own horses, a riding arena, outdoor paddocks, indoor stalls and a round pen are also available for use. Sorry, no ATV's or motorized vehicles allowed on the trails. Snow shoes, horses, bikes, and hikers are welcome! We also have some wonderful hills for sledding during the winter months. Our Caretaker will contact you the week of your arrival to arrange a check-in time. He or she will then meet you at the house at that time to walk you through the house and make sure you know where everything is and how to use the heat, air conditioning, fireplace, internet, etc. Anything you need during your visit will be handled by the caretaker. Big Valley Ranch is located in Avoca, WI. Approximately 50 minutes from Madison. A very scenic location in the middle of the drift less region of hills, valleys, farmland and forest. We are conveniently located minutes from Taliesin, House on the Rock (attraction, resort and golf course), "The Shitty Barn" and American Players Theatre. The Lodge is one of 4 houses located on our 1000 acres. Though it has it's private entrance(driveway), it is easily accessible by car to the other homes if your group should require more than on home. WIFI capabilities are limited and do NOT support streaming. *Motorized Vehicles are NOT ALLOWED ON OUR TRAILS* *TRAILS OPEN MAY 15TH - OCTOBER 17TH, 2023*

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

202.88 miles

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch

4.8

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

House in Iowa

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

202.88 miles

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Reviews

4.8/5.0

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2022

Perfect spot for our Labor Day Weekend getaway. Large property with spacious house and beautiful property and trails. Accommodated a large group and we had plenty of room. Close to Spring Green and activities on the Wisconsin River.

5.0

Aug 2022

This is a nice private cabin to unplug and spend some quality time with family! Beautiful scenery and we enjoyed the big open concept of the kitchen and livingroom, very spacious! The only downside was there no lanudry facility, but no big deal. We still had a great time and enjoyed everything! Thanks for a nice cabin!

5.0

Jul 2022

My family enjoyed the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the 14 animal heads on the walls! Super unique. Very comfortable space ! We loved it!

5.0

Jul 2022

Want to get away from it all? This is definitely the place! If you are into streaming or being online all the time this is not the place for you. It's all about nature! LOTS of space for lots of people. We spent many a late night with table and card games and had a blast. Unfortunately neither of the arcade games were were working BUT we did have fun with the foosball table! There are plenty of trails to hike, but beware with small kids because there is a lot of poison ivy and oak around. As well as wild asparagus so show them what to look out for...There is no real yard to play in so most activities took place inside. The VIEW! WOW! We saw deer each morning and it was a nice surprise when horse riders would come by...The only other thing I would mention is there is NO laundry facilities available. So pack extra if you have kids or spillers!! hahaha Overall, it was a great place to stay... ps...we would've liked to have known something about the animal taxidermy...maybe the species and where they came from to help the kids learn...We ended up naming them and that helped some who were a little bothered by them....especially the giraffe. I loved them but would've have really liked to know all the different species specifics... Jennifer was a wonderful on site manager!!!!

5.0

Jul 2022

Very comfortable home in a beautiful setting. Great for horseback riding, hiking, visiting Spring Green, and APT. Not good for those uncomfortable with game head mounts.

4.0

Jun 2022

Lovely, secluded and remote. A great opportunity to enjoy the natural scenery and disconnect from the business of everyday living. Several near by attractions to visit (House on the Rock and Taliespen).

5.0

Jan 2022

This was a beautiful house with amazing views of a fabulous property. We loved hiking the endless trails with our kids, or just sitting in the living room enjoying the view. Some games for kids to play in the basement was helpful as well. Would recommend this to anyone who loves the outdoors!

10.0

Dec 2021

5.0

Oct 2021

The property and setting is for those who enjoy the peace and tranquilly that can only be found in the hardwoods of North America. The accommodations were superb! Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

10.0

Oct 2021

4.0

Oct 2021

Peaceful and a nice area to get rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.

8.0

Sep 2021

Peaceful and a nice area to get rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.

5.0

Aug 2021

Definitely unique. Tons of space for our group which was a must. Beautiful view.

5.0

Aug 2021

My moms group had a wonderful time at this house. We were able to relax, reconnect, and view the beautiful nature surrounding the home. The home was very clean and well kept. The check in process was very easy, and they even checked in on us when a bad storm rolled through (which was amazing to watch from the living room over looking the valley...until we had to go in the basement). If you want to getaway, this is the place for you!

4.0

Aug 2021

This was a great spot for our family of 10. We had plenty of room. The outdoor space, which is one of the reasons we choose this property needs updating. The deck was covered with debris, the grill had not been cleaned and the patio furniture was covered in mold . We still had a great time and would return for another family outing.

5.0

Jun 2021

Great place for a larger group.

5.0

Jun 2021

The house was just the right size for our 10 person group. Had ample area to relax outside and enjoy the view of the valley in the back!

3.0

Sep 2020

We had 9 adults and 3 children and had lots of space to spread out. House was beautiful and furnished with all of the extras. Very disappointed to find out after we got there that there was no cell service unless you drive the long lane down to the highway. The Wi-fi wasn't working when we got there either. One of our family is very techy and was able to get it going the first night. However, only one person could be on the wi-fi at a time so we ended up taking turns and making it work. But, I feel if there's no cell service and wi-fi is limited to one at a time, that should be disclosed in the VRBO description. But, we had a great weekend in a beautiful home.

5.0

Aug 2020

Great place for a long weekend with family! Beautiful scenery, plenty of games and activities provided at the home, luxurious kitchen for preparing meals. It was fun to disconnect from the world and have family time together.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $199 per night. This rental is $704 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch ?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The 6 Bedroom Lodge overlooking the valley at Big Valley Ranch ?

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