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:
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★ 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
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
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About the area
Merrimac
Merrimac is home to this holiday home. Flyways Waterfowl Museum and Circus World Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Glenview Park and Ochsner Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Happy Hollow Park and Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Devil's Head Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Devil's Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Rozno's Meadow Trail Trailhead - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Ice Age Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Portage Station - 22 min drive
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Devil's Den - 17 min walk
Lakeside Bar - 36 min drive
Lucky's on the Lake - 23 min drive
Remi's Thirsty Moose - 37 min drive
Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24 on 18 May 2026 start from AU$1,830, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Barndo with a Beach! Golf Sim, Slide, HotTub/Sauna, Volleyball, Frolf, Sleeps 24?
On-site 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 holiday 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 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.4
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 Aug 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.