Title: Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=9275&destination=Ortonville%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=90127191&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost ## Photo gallery for Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost (Ortonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127200/90127191/81b57d4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost (Ortonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127200/90127191/925cf45b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost (Ortonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127200/90127191/f0349f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost (Ortonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127200/90127191/bf87bbad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, shampoo - Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost (Ortonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127200/90127191/236e716e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £181 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost The ROOST is located 1 block east of 2nd St SE which runs through the heart of downtown Ortonville. Conveniently located only blocks from the grocery store, bar and grill, and the Ortonville boat ramp and cleaning station. This location is a full service home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. There are 5 twin beds, 1 queen bed and 1 twin over full bunk bed. We have a 55" Roku TV and offer free wifi. There is off the street parking, an outdoor outlet and a fish/game cleaning station/shed in the backyard. We ask that you take your fish/game scraps with you for disposal. There is also a great view of downtown Ortonville and Big Stone Lake from the back yard where you can enjoy company around the firepit. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 area Ortonville is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Big Stone Lake Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Stone Wildlife Managment Area and Reisdorph Wildlife Managment Area. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sportsman's Country Lodge: The Roost Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This remodeled older home was in a great location right in town. Walkable to restaurants and big Stone Lake. It was very clean, but also pet friendly, which made it great for our pheasant hunting weekend. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Very clean, spacious property, everything was as advertised and reasonably priced, would stay there again ##### Adam S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel H. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great customer service We really enjoyed staying at the roost Great location, Great customer service ##### Samuel H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley V. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Easy to communicate with. Great location for a fishing trip. Would book again! ##### Ashley V. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon L. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pheasant hunting trip Location was great. ##### Jon L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn H. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Getaway Great location within walking distance to downton. Family friendly neighborhood. Very comfortable accommodations. ##### Robyn H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie M. 2 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hunting Trip Great time In Ortonville, Spent 3 days duck hunting and had a great stay at the Roost. The Roost was clean and very comfortable for the six of us. ##### Carrie M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott E. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location......will stay again The house is in a great location, one block from main street in Ortonville. House is perfect for a hunting and fishing weekend. House was clean, plenty of beds and the kitchen has everything you need cook your own meals. We will stay again. ##### Scott E. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we were looking for. Clean and well maintained. Easy check-in. ##### David A. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather a. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would stay there again It is a small house that can actually sleep quite a crew. It was a perfect home base for my husband and our hunting dog for a few days. Lots of towels, kitchen is well stocked and we liked the location. Thank you! ##### heather a. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tom H. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Communication #### Decent areacof town. Just behind city hall Very roomy. Has all appliances Two bathrooms are nice to have. There is a fun playgroynd at the school for children to play.. ##### Tom H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad F. 19 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big place It is a three bedroom, 2 bathroom house, recently updated, laundry, and a bigger kitchen. I was here on business with one of my colleagues in the winter and we didn't have problems. Communication with the owner was really good too. ##### Chad F. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy M. 11 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ice fishing home base My group recently stayed for an ice fishing trip and we had the best experience. The check in was one of the best I’ve had. House was clean and more spacious than I thought when booking. We thought we forgot a bag and the host was very responsive and helpful. Thankfully it was just tucked in a fish house…. Will be back here for sure! ##### Andy M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Chad S. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Rental was as advertised ##### Chad S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Stone Fishing Weekend Great property. Good location, close to everything you need. Enough room for two familys, plenty of space. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda E. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay for wedding and grad parties Nice and clean! ##### Linda E. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Santiago R. 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great little house. Close to everything you'll need. ##### Santiago R. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Toby M. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy We've stayed there for three years straight. Each year the property is a little worse for wear. It is clean, just getting worn.I was disappointed that there was no frying pan in the kitchen. That made making meals quite difficult.I would recommend this property to others. ##### Toby M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick overnight needed Hello, my friends and I had a gig near this area and needed a place to stay for a night. This house was perfect for us! Everything was very clean and the host was on top of communication. I would reccomend this house! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Don K. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels like home The house was very nicely put together in a nice neighborhood. ##### Don K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam H. 9 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Nice place ##### Sam H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin N. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value Nice with new updates right in downtown at a great price ##### Justin N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nicely updated older proprty ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas P. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house My son and I stayed here for a fishing tournament. House was very clean and very close to downtown Ortonville. Owner was very easy to work with. Highly recommend! ##### Thomas P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Toby 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Walking distance to business district. ##### Toby Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ---