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Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Located in Ortonville, this farm stay is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Big Stone Lake State Park and Big Stone Wildlife Managment Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Ortonville Municipal Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Ortonville, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Stone Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Big Stone Lake - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • David H. Steen Wildlife Managment Area - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Big Stone Lake Museum - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Hartford Beach State Park - 44 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakewood Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shady Beach Steak & Pasta House - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Lounge & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Off The Green - ‬11 min drive
  • Birdhouse Cafe

About this property

Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park

Farm stay in a rural location
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Games, books and barbecues
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 1.5 bathrooms with baths and soap
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

Property manager

Dean Anderson, Phyllis Anderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Don't go near/touch livestock.
No hunting on the property.
Please keep pets off the furniture and beds. You may be charged if you don't follow this rule.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Animals need to be kept away from livestock.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Contact us to discuss so we can help accommodate

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Note from host: Contact us to discuss so we can help accommodate
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within a 15-minute walk of Big Stone Lake State Park and Big Stone Lake. Big Stone Wildlife Managment Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Year-round rental house across from the entrance to Big Stone Lake State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, great location

Five friends from the Twin Cities really enjoyed our two-night stay during a pheasant hunting trip. The house was spacious and comfortable, great kitchen, and close to town as well as to a lot of public land.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Perfect farmhouse for us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting for Birds

A great place to rest after a long day out with the pups!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion and hunting

Clean and nice Definitely will be booking there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location for fisherman.

This place fit the bill for us. Ample room for parking boats. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Hunting trip

Great location and great set up for a large group! Perfect farm settling with wildlife everywhere. Thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

Great place and location for fisherman headed to big stone, super nice owner. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ice fishing

We stayed here for our guys trip to big stone. House was clean, well supplied, plenty of room for 6-8 adults, will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Princeton, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting for birds

We love this property for our yearly hunts!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and pet friendly!

We had a great 2 night stay here for our fishing vacation. The property was exactly as described and it worked perfectly for us. We enjoyed the wildlife views from the property and close proximity to the boat launch. The house was clean and had more than enough space for us. We will definitely rent if we visit the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Love the location of this farm house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoorsman’s paradise

Great place close to the lake. Nice house with plenty of room, and everything you need. Worked great for our ice fishing trip. Enjoyed watching all the deer, and pheasants from the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and relaxing

We had an amazing weekend. So much to do from swimming to fishing at Bigstone Lake. We woke to deers in the front yard. Great place to stay while getting away from the cities. Dean was an amazing host!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Fishing

We were looking for a place around Big Stone Lake to stay for a few days to fish and golf. Renting this farmhouse was quick and easy as we wanted middle of the week booking. Pictures are accurate, it is an old farmhouse, but served us well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

ted k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual pheasant hunting trip

Our group of 6 high school buddies had a great time staying at this comfortable house for our annual pheasant hunting trip. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. It was our second stay here. See you next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had such a nice time staying here. We liked the location to Big Stone Lake State Park and Ortonville. We had all the supplies needed to cook. Everyone had a nice relaxing stay and we even saw deer, pheasants, rabbits and a visiting cow. There was a cute kitten at the house that was spoiled by our family. I recommend this home for larger groups. We had 7 in our party and enjoyed the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Fort Dodge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Just what my fishing gang was looking for. Close location to boat ramps for Big Stone Lake. Fishing was good weather was HOT Could have had better air conditioning. Farm animals were great to look at. Really cute little black kitten
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

anthony s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good location

Had no complaints. Grill was a little touchy probably due to wind. Oven door doesn't close tight so had troube keeping temp.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVELY LITTLE COUNTRY GETAWAY

We had a wonderful time staying here. We were pleasantly surprised by the surroundings--beautiful nature, deer, etc. It was nice and private and tucked just far away that we felt like we were far out in the beautiful country yet close enough to town for necessities. It was clean and well-maintained. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed as I did a bit of cooking/baking. Loved having a washer and dryer to use too! I have to say the price was great as well--compared to other places that were not nearly as nice or spacious, the price can't be beat--totally worth it! We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. The property owners/managers were also great! Thanks again and we'll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Clinton S.

Disliked: Communication

Fishing 3 days

This is our fourth time there. The upkeep on the actual property is failing. Very nice place to stay, has all the comfort we need. Hand soap, dish towels, dish soap, and propane. None of that was there. Could be an oversight. We really like the place, just curious if someone else is managing it or it has gone to a corporate management company. The surrounding area is very overgrown. Garage could be cleaned up. It rained, would have been nice to pull the boat in. The deer, pheasants were great. We do miss seeing the chickens. The property is needing attention. We like staying there . Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay near Bigstone State Park

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One cool place

The owner does a great job of making his place clean and attractive. IT’s location is ideal for fisherman/ hunters, super quiet and relaxing, it’s my favorite place to stay in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023