The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch | House in Avoca

9.8 (32 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Avoca House | The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch

6 Bedroom House in Avoca

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 a smart TV. 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 12-13 guests. Housing deposit will be withheld if guest capacity exceeds 13.

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.

*Motorized Vehicles are NOT ALLOWED ON OUR TRAILS*
*TRAILS OPEN MAY 15TH - OCTOBER 17TH, 2023*

The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch is located in Avoca. The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch provides accommodation, featuring TV, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features TV, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Avoca has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Avoca, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Oven
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 Fine if you smoke in the house.
Activities
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smart TV
  • Games
Guest Services
  • Children's games
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed;no bachelor or bachelorette parties
Pet Policy
Note from host: $250 fine if pets are present. pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;$250 fine if you smoke in the house.

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: no bachelor or bachelorette parties onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Jessica K.
Mar 5, 2025 02:05:34 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This was the perfect spot foe my family and I. Lots of room, games, trails, everything we needed! We are already planning our next stay!
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