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

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Terrace/patio
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 164200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Sundown Mountain
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dubuque

This vacation home places you within a short walk of The Meadows Golf Club and within a mile (2 km) of Wedgewood Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Sundown Mountain - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Loras College - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Q Casino - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles

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

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 35

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dubuque, a short 19-minute walk from Sundown Mountain and also 11 minutes on foot from The Meadows Golf Club. You'll also find Maple Hills Park and Asbury Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! ?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is 13.3 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna! comes with a deck.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was the perfect vacation home for our large family. The views were stunning! The pool, pickle ball, ping pong and all the other features of this house were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

The Blackburn was a perfect for our family to meet and enjoy one another with a few tourist excursions. The place was very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and views! House was super clean with all the amenities you need. The pool was fabulous for kids and adults alike. Pictures don’t do it justice! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Gathering Home!

Our family loved staying at this home! Everything about it was wonderful! The beautiful view overlooking Dubuqe county, indoor swimming pool, parking, and pickleball court were all amazing! Many thanks also for being a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The property and rents home is as described. It was everything we could have asked for plus a little more. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Retreat!

Pool, hot tub, sauna, out door space all great! perfect for a family gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ellie R.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille F., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kelly T.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Jackson MN

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024