# Big Sky Barnhouse

> Big Sky Barnhouse — single-building Midwest barnhouses sleeping 20-40 for reunions, weddings, and corporate retreats across 6 states. Book direct.

Contact: hello@bigskybarnhouse.com

## Pages

- [Home](/)
- [Travel Guides & Group Getaway Tips for the Midwest | Big Sky Barnhouse](/blogs): Things to do near our properties — destination guides, weekend itineraries, and group travel tips across Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky & more.
- [Barn Wedding Venues with On-Site Lodging | Big Sky Barnhouse](/weddingvenues): Barn wedding venues with on-site lodging for ceremony, reception, and weekend celebrations across the Midwest. Sleeps 20-40 — book direct.
- [Kentucky Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/kentucky): Kentucky barnhouses for 20–30 guests near the Bourbon Trail (Woodford, Maker's Mark) and Red River Gorge. Sports complex, private lake. Book direct.
- [Wisconsin Large Group Vacation Rentals | Dells & Driftless](/wisconsin): Wisconsin large group vacation rentals with an indoor zoo, 9-hole indoor mini-golf, basement beach & a 24ft sports bar. Sleeps 20-40. Book your retreat today.
- [Michigan Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/michigan): Michigan barnhouses for 16-30 guests with indoor pool + swim-up bar, wiffleball stadium, golf sim. Southwest MI and Big Rapids. Book direct.
- [Minnesota Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/minnesota): Minnesota silo barnhouse for 30 guests. Bowling alley, adventure park, 30 ft slide, helipad. 20 min from Duluth. Book direct.
- [Indiana Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/indiana): Indiana barnhouse on 13 private acres for 30 guests. Heated saltwater pool, ATV loop, Nerf arena. 90 min from Indianapolis. Book direct.
- [Illinois Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/illinois): Illinois restored 1800s dairy-barn estate for 10 guests. 10,000+ sq ft, private wiffleball stadium, hot tub, theater. 60 min Chicago. Book direct.
- [Tennessee Large Group Vacation Rentals in the Smokies](/tennessee): Tennessee large group vacation rentals in the Smokies with the first Airbnb Pickleball Stadium, bleacher seating for 80+ & en-suite baths. Sleeps 20+. Book now.
- [Iowa Large Group Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/iowa): Iowa 8,000 sq ft warehouse for 30 guests. 16-player laser tag, heated pool, mini-golf, karaoke stage. 45 min south of Des Moines. Book direct.
- [Family Reunion Vacation Rentals | Big Sky Barnhouse](/family-reunion-vacation-rentals): Family reunion barnhouses for 20-40 guests across the Midwest. Chef's kitchens, hot tubs, game rooms, theater. Book direct with Big Sky Barnhouse.
- [Corporate Retreat Rentals for 20-40 Guests | Big Sky Barnhouse](/corporate-retreat-venue): Meeting-scale Midwest barnhouses for corporate offsites - quiet bedrooms, dedicated activity zones, and team-building spaces. Sleeps 20-40. Book direct.
- [Bachelorette Party Rentals in the Midwest | Big Sky Barnhouse](/bachelorette-party-rental): Photo-worthy Midwest barnhouses for bachelorette weekends - hot tubs, luxe interiors, dance-floor moments. Sleeps 20-40. Book direct with Big Sky Barnhouse.
- [Bachelor Party House Rentals in the Midwest | Big Sky Barnhouse](/bachelor-party-rental): High-energy Midwest barnhouses for bachelor parties - sports bars, arcades, poker nights, hot tubs, acreage. Sleeps 20-40. Book direct with Big Sky Barnhouse.

## Properties

### Spring Green, WI - The Zoo Barn! Pool, Hot Tub, Bball/Pkbl, Theater

- URL: /property/springgreen
- Location: Spring Green
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Indoor Zoo on 100 Private Acres! Pool, Hot Tub, Pickleball, Basketball, Movie Theater, Arcade

### Marcellus, MI - Barn! Golf Sim/Theater/Slide/Hot Tub/Mini Golf/Bar

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousemarcellusmi
- Location: Marcellus
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Golf Simulator, 5-Hole Mini Golf, UMichigan Slide, Sports Bar, Arcade, Hot Tub, 3-Acre Backyard

### Arena, WI - Barnhouse! 2 Pools, MiniGolf, Indoor Park, Theater

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousearenawi
- Location: Arena
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: 9-Hole Indoor Mini Golf, Two Pools + Sauna, Indoor Park, Movie Theater, Arcade, Basketball Bunk Room

### Cloquet, MN - Helipad Barn! Indoor Bowling, 30-ft Slide, Sports Bar

- URL: /property/cloquet
- Location: Cloquet
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Helicopter Barn! Bowling Alley, Adventure Park, Mini Golf Course, 10 Acres ATV Trails, Hot Tub/Sauna/Fitness Center, Arcade
- Featured: yes

### Merrimac, WI - Barn! Golf Sim, Theater, Slide, HotTub, Sauna, Bar

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousemerrimacwi
- Location: Merrimac
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Sleeps: 12
- Tagline: Loft Slide to Kitchen! Golf Simulator, Hot Tub, Sauna, Tiki Bar, Sand Volleyball, Near Devil's Lake

### Terre Haute, IN - Barndo! Pool, Hot Tub, Slide, Sport Court, Theater

- URL: /property/terrehaute
- Location: Terre Haute
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Saltwater Pool, Full Basketball Court, Nerf Arena, Movie Theater, Deck Slide, Hot Tub, 8 RV Hookups
- Featured: yes

### Big Rapids, MI - Barnapalooza! Indoor Glass Pool/Slide, Sleeps 20+

- URL: /property/bigrapids
- Location: Big Rapids
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Indoor Pool with See-Thru Window, Swim-Up Sports Bar, Wiffleball Stadium, Basketball Court, Hot Tub
- Featured: yes

### Mount Pleasant, WI - Barn! B-Ball/Mini Golf/Bar/Theater/Arcade/Hot Tub

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousemtpleasantwi
- Location: Mount Pleasant
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Indoor Basketball Court, 24ft Barnwood Sports Bar, Mini Golf, Movie Theater, Tiki Bar, Hot Tub

### Arena #2, WI - Barn! Pool w/ Rock Climbing Wall! BBALL/PKBL Court

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousearenawi2
- Location: Arena
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4.5
- Sleeps: 12
- Tagline: Year-Round Indoor Pool, Rock Climbing Wall, Sauna, Batting Cage, Basketball/Pickleball, Arcade

### Irvine, KY - Private Lake! Sports Arena | Sleeps 30 | Movie Theater

- URL: /property/kentuckyprivateoasiscrazyamenitiessleeps30
- Location: Irvine
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: 5-Acre Private Lake, Putt-Putt Island, Hidden Speakeasy, Basketball/Pickleball, Rock Wall, Sandy Beach
- Featured: yes

### Mount Sterling, KY - Bluegrass Barndo with a Private Sports Complex!

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhousemtsterlingky
- Location: Mount Sterling
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Private 2-Hole Golf Course, Wiffleball Stadium, Speakeasy Bourbon Bar, 2 Hot Tubs, Movie Theater

### Bristol, IL - Barn with a Wiffleball Stadium, Wine Cellar +more!

- URL: /property/bristol
- Location: Bristol
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 6.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: Restored 1800s Dairy Barn! Wiffleball Stadium, Basketball/Pickleball, Movie Theater, Wine Cellar Library
- Featured: yes

### Lancaster, KY - Bourbon Barndominium Bonanza!

- URL: /property/bigskybarnhouselancasterky
- Location: Lancaster
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Sleeps: 16
- Tagline: 2 Barns on a Bluegrass Estate! Golf Simulator, 30ft Bourbon Trail Mural, Sports Bar, Movie Theater

### Sevierville, TN - Private Pickleball/B-Ball Court! Hot Tub + Arcade

- URL: /property/sevierville
- Location: Sevierville
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4.5
- Sleeps: 12

### Lacona, IA - Laser Tag Barndo! Indoor Pool, Mini-Golf, Karaoke

- URL: /property/lacona
- Location: Lacona
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeps: 30
- Featured: yes

## Blog

### Things to Do in Lancaster, Kentucky: A Local Guide to Garrard County

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-lancaster-kentucky
- Published: 2026-06-18

A local's guide to Lancaster, Garrard County, and Herrington Lake — small downtown gems, distillery drives, and lake days within 30 minutes.

### 17 Best Things to Do in Cloquet, Minnesota (From a Mill-Town Local)

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-cloquet-minnesota
- Published: 2026-06-18

From Jay Cooke State Park to Lake Superior helicopter tours — a local's guide to Cloquet, Minnesota, just 20 minutes south of Duluth.

### Things to Do in Marcellus, Michigan: A Southwest MI Local Guide

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-marcellus-michigan
- Published: 2026-06-18

Southwest Michigan wine country, Lake Michigan beaches, and Kalamazoo dining — a local's guide to Marcellus and Cass County.

### Best Cabin Rentals in Kentucky for Couples (2026 Guide)

- URL: /blog/best-cabin-rentals-in-kentucky-couples
- Published: 2026-06-18

Three Kentucky barnhouses built for couples weekends — Red River Gorge, the Bourbon Trail, and Herrington Lake all within easy reach, with hot tubs and private acreage.

### Best Cabin Rentals in Michigan for a Weekend Getaway (2026 Guide)

- URL: /blog/best-cabin-rentals-in-michigan-weekend-getaway
- Published: 2026-06-18

Big-group barnhouse alternatives to standard Michigan cabins — sleeps 16-30 with indoor pools, golf simulators, and Wiffleball stadiums for a real weekend getaway.

### 15 Best Things to Do in Big Rapids, Michigan (2026 Local Guide)

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-big-rapids-michigan
- Published: 2026-06-18

From tubing the Muskegon River to Cranker's Brewery — a local's guide to Big Rapids attractions, restaurants, and outdoor adventures within 20 minutes of town.

### Things to Do Near Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin: A Local's Guide

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-near-mount-pleasant-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-05-26

Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson campus, Wind Point Lighthouse, North Beach, and O&H kringle — a local's guide to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, built around our 20-guest barnhouse.

### Things to Do in Spring Green, Wisconsin: A Local's Guide to the Driftless Gem

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-spring-green-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-05-26
- Tags: Spring Green, Wisconsin, Things to Do, Driftless Region

The local's guide to Taliesin, American Players Theatre, House on the Rock, and the hidden corners of Spring Green most visitors miss.

### Best Time to Visit Wisconsin Dells: A Season-by-Season Guide

- URL: /blog/best-time-to-visit-wisconsin-dells
- Published: 2026-05-26

The honest seasonal breakdown — when outdoor waterparks open, peak fall color dates, ski season, and the cheapest months to book.

### Things to Do in Arena, Wisconsin: An Insider's Guide to the Wisconsin River Valley

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-arena-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-05-20

From Arena Cheese to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin — what to do in Arena, Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River Valley, plus where 20+ guests can stay.

### Things to Do in Merrimac, Wisconsin: A Local's Guide to Lake Wisconsin, Devil's Lake, and Beyond

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-merrimac-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-05-20

From the free Merrimac Ferry to the Devil's Lake bluffs, Wollersheim Winery, and the best of Wisconsin Dells just up Highway 12 — a local's-eye guide to Merrimac for groups, families, and weekend escapes.

### Kentucky Bourbon Trail Getaway Guide

- URL: /blog/kentucky-bourbon-trail-getaway-guide
- Published: 2026-04-16

Plan a Kentucky Bourbon Trail group getaway from a private barndominium near Irvine, KY. Distillery tours, Red River Gorge hiking, local dining, and more — all within an hour's drive.

### Best Cabin Rentals in Wisconsin for Families — Where Your Whole Crew Actually Fits

- URL: /blog/best-cabin-rentals-in-wisconsin-for-families
- Published: 2026-04-15

Discover 6 Big Sky Barnhouse barndominiums sleeping 20–40 guests with indoor pools, game rooms, movie theaters, and access to Wisconsin's best attractions from the Driftless Region to Lake Geneva.

### 10 Best Breweries Near Madison, Wisconsin (And Where Your Crew Should Stay)

- URL: /blog/best-breweries-near-madison-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-04-13

From downtown taprooms to hidden Driftless Region gems, discover the best breweries near Madison, Wisconsin — plus where to stay when your group needs more than a hotel room.

### 15 Best Things to Do in Terre Haute, Indiana — Group-Friendly Attractions, Breweries, Hiking & More

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-terre-haute-indiana
- Published: 2026-04-11

Discover the best things to do in Terre Haute, Indiana: museums, outdoor adventures, breweries, and state parks — all within 45 minutes of Big Sky Barnhouse's 30-guest Indiana property.

### Best Golf Courses in Wisconsin Dells (And Where to Stay)

- URL: /blog/best-golf-courses-in-wisconsin-dells
- Published: 2026-04-09

Discover championship golf courses and hidden gems within 20 minutes of Wisconsin Dells, plus where your group should stay for the perfect golf getaway.

### Exploring the Driftless Region of Wisconsin: Where the Glaciers Never Went

- URL: /blog/exploring-the-driftless-region-of-wisconsin
- Published: 2026-04-07

Discover Wisconsin's Driftless Region — dramatic bluffs, rivers, and towns the glaciers missed. Your comprehensive guide to southwestern Wisconsin's most scenic corner, featuring attractions, dining, outdoor recreation, and Big Sky Barnhouse's three properties perfectly positioned to explore it all.

### 16 Things to Do in Duluth MN This Weekend (Plus Where to Stay 20 Minutes Away)

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-duluth-mn-this-weekend
- Published: 2026-04-05

Plan your Duluth MN weekend with Lake Superior, hidden trails, craft breweries, and local eats — all 20-25 minutes from our Cloquet barnhouse. 16 attractions with insider tips.

### Your Guide to Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells Beyond the Waterparks

- URL: /blog/things-to-do-in-wisconsin-dells-beyond-waterparks
- Published: 2026-04-03

Explore hidden trails, local breweries, and scenic adventures near Wisconsin Dells beyond the waterparks, from Parfrey's Glen to craft distilleries and peaceful paddling.