Escape to Big Sky Barnhouse, where history meets adventure. Unwind in the basement's indoor beach room with a tiki bar and infrared sauna or relax on the screened porch with patio furniture. Enjoy activities like sand volleyball, frolf, and arcade games.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12585 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24
Big Sky Barnhouse...Where historic meets extraordinary. 20+ guests, 5 bedrooms, 4 floors, 6000 sqft, a basement beach, & amenities galore. Slide down from the barn loft into the kitchen! Includes a Hot Tub, Sauna, Tiki Bar, Outdoor Shower, Sand Volleyball Court, Frolf, Pool Table, Arcade, Firepit, Indoor Swings, Screen Porch, & Turf Patio! Close to wineries, breweries, Devil's Head Ski/Golf, Devil's Lake State Park, The Dells, Lake Wisconsin, Parfrey's Glen Waterfall/Hiking, and so much more!
Welcome to Big Sky Barnhouse (Merrimac)! We have 5 locations across the Midwest. Check out our full portfolio of super unique Barns here:
www.linktr.ee/bigskybarnhouse ⇨Arena, WI ⇨Mount Pleasant, WI ⇨Bourbon Trail, KY ⇨Southwest Michigan
★ The barnhouse is perfect for large group gatherings. We can comfortably accommodate 20+ guests. There are 9 queen sized beds, 1 twin sized bed, and 2 double sized futons, plus a 4th floor loft with an open sleeping area and sectional. 3 FULL bathrooms and 1 half bath on the main floor.
★ The basement of the barn is equipped with an indoor beach room filled with sand, beach swings, a tiki bar, and an infrared sauna.
★ The outdoor patio in the backyard is LOADED with amenities that will keep your group entertained for days. Walking out from the basement, you will find a turf area with a custom designed Tiki Bar, 8 Person Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower, Patio Swings, Firepit, Full Sized Sand Volleyball Court, and a Frisbee Golf/Frolf course with chains and discs.
★ There is also a deck above the back patio with patio furniture, a bartender serving bar in the corner, and views over the backyard space.
★ Coming in the Fall of 2024 (Oct/Nov) there will be a state of the art SkyTrak Golf Simulator and Arcade Lounge in the heated garage.
★ Heading inside, you will find a custom slide taking you down from the upper level right down to the kitchen! You can also take the stairs if you wish. You'll find a beautiful barn loft interior with over 5,000 square feet to spread out. Most material and furniture has been sourced and created from local Amish reclaimed barnwood.
★ Across from the living area you will find a pool table, arcade machine, board games, karaoke, and guitars for more fun inside.
★ The Barn Silo on the upper level has been converted to a "Silo Bunkhouse" for additional sleeping accommodations in the Silo!
★ Off the other side of the kitchen you will find a relaxing screened in porch with more patio furniture, leading you out to another deck off the side of the house with a Blackstone flat top grill for guest use.
★ There are multiple areas in the barn for remote work stations in case you or anyone in your group is working remotely, or if anyone needs some space to pop open their laptops.
The ideal location for large group gatherings and getaways... Family/Friends vacations... Bachelor/Bachelorette parties... Wedding guests and parties... Corporate Retreats... Family Reunions... Hunting Groups... Ski Trips... Golf Trips... The Dells... Wisconsin Badger home games... Boys/Girls weekend trips... Remote Workers... Travel Enthusiasts... Hikers/Explorers... State Park Enthusiasts... The list goes on... Please contact us for event space booking requests
The Barnhouse is centrally located to dozens of local attractions:
⇨ The Old Schoolhouse Wedding & Event Center: Next Door ⇨ Parfrey's Glen Waterfalls/Hiking: 1/2 Mile Down The Street ⇨ Devil's Head Ski & Golf Resort: 1/2 Mile Down The Street ⇨ Merrimac Ferry Rides: 3 Miles ⇨ Lake Wisconsin: 3 Miles ⇨ Kayaking / Canoeing: 3 Miles ⇨ Tumbled Rock Brewery: 7 Miles ⇨ Driftless Glen Distillery: 8 Miles ⇨ Devil's Lake State Park: 8 Miles ⇨ Baraboo Country Club & Golf: 8 Miles ⇨ Baraboo City Center: 9 Miles ⇨ Vintage Brewing Co: 12 Miles ⇨ Lake Wisconsin Country Club & Golf: 13 Miles ⇨ Wollersheim Winery & Distillery: 13 Miles ⇨ Fairfield Hills Golf Course: 15 Miles ⇨ Saddle Ridge Golf Course: 19 Miles ⇨ The Wisconsin Dells: 20 Miles ⇨ Shepherds Meadow Golf Course: 22 Miles ⇨ Lodi Golf Club: 23 Miles ⇨ The Wisconsin River SANDBARS/Beach: 31 Miles ⇨ Pecks Farm Market (East): 34 Miles ⇨ Spring Green City Center: 35 Miles ⇨ Cave of the Mounds: 36 Miles ⇨ Taliesin / Frank Lloyd Wright Center: 38 Miles ⇨ American Players Theater: 38 Miles ⇨ The House On The Rock: 39 Miles ⇨ Madison: 40 Miles ⇨ New Glarus Brewery (Spotted Cow): 54 Miles ⇨ Sand Valley Golf Resort: 65 Miles ⇨ Dubuque: 99 Miles ⇨ Milwaukee: 110 Miles ⇨ Chicago: 180 Miles ⇨ Minneapolis/St Paul: 240 Miles
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
4 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood
Merrimac is home to this vacation home. Flyways Waterfowl Museum and Circus World Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Glenview Park and Ochsner Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Happy Hollow Park and Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area. Visit our Merrimac travel guide
Is Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
Where is Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24 located?
This family-friendly Merrimac vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Glacial Lake Wisconsin, Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area, and Devil's Head Ski Resort. The Glacier Golf Course & The Prairie Glen Golf Course and Devil's Lake State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24 Reviews
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Very Good
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We had a family wedding at Devils Head Resort. This property was great to be able to hang out with everyone. There are lots of sleeping options and it accommodated our group well. I would suggest bringing your own pillows and blankets if it’s cold, there were no comforters on any beds.
Amanda T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sheryl A.
18 August 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Two wash cloths, one dish towel, low on cookware without teflon scratches, no serving/mixing bowls, 3 blenders, stiff beds, hot silo, cold basement black gunk clogging bath sink spout, good sauna, good layout, no power on the outdoor tiki bar with fridge/icemaker, hot tub nice, golf simulator nice for righthanders, sofas well worn, billiards nice, beanbag game good. It’s better as a frat house than for retirees. No bedroom on main level.