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Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing

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A covered patio with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of trees.
A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, a brown sofa, and a chair.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island with stools, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A red house with a front porch and a small deck.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a bookshelf, two beds, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Big Stone Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ortonville, MN
  • Place, Big Stone Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nielson Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Guest Cottage Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Loft Area

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ortonville

Located in Ortonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Big Stone Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Ortonville Municipal Golf Course. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Ortonville, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Stone Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nielson Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ortonville Area Health Services - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lakeside Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Headwaters Bar And Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moose Lodge Ortonville - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Meat Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sly’s Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing located?

This family-friendly Ortonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Big Stone Lake and Nielson Park. Central Park and Lakeside Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Ortonville! Communication was great and we felt right at home! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew was very quick to respond to our questions which we appreciate that so much. He was accommodating to our needs and was flexible with us. We can tell Andrew took good care of the property and ensure the property felt as relaxing as possible. The main house and the guest house were clean with lots of kid activities. The place had no odor which we appreciate. The sofas were nice and comfy and had there were lots of seating areas. We would most definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad your group felt comfortable and enjoyed the home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Probably could use some spider spray inside and outside.The steps inside were very steep and small, not for older people.The lake view was fantastic!The way the wording was on the bedrooms I thought there were 2 bedrooms on the main level. Talked to host and they will reword, so that will be very helpful.Loved the black stone for cooking outside, it worked great for many people.A very big hike from car parking to house, again not for older people. My brother has ALS and it was hard for him, as well as my older sister and husband who have bad knees.It would be nice to have a deck or some sort of flat landing where we could sit and enjoy the outdoors.Overall, we made it work and had a fantastic time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the lake views and the Blackstone. We're currently planning to install a driveway so guests will be able to drive right to the front door, making arrival much easier. The steps down to the lake will remain, as they're part of the property's beautiful hillside setting. We're always looking for ways to improve the property with our guests in mind, and we truly appreciate your suggestions. We hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! As amazing as described only the sunsets were even better! We were lucky and could not have asked for better weather, too! We will be returning and highly recommend the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
The best part of hosting isn't just sharing our lake home, it's getting to meet such wonderful guests like you. Thank you so much for your kind review! It means a lot to us. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope to host you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a great spot for my whole family. With grandkids ranging in age from 2-22 years old everyone had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you so much! We're so glad your family had a great time. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our family time at the Rusty Anchor. My husband and I stayed at the cottage and our children//grandchildren stayed at the Big House. We had plenty of space for eating and games. It was difficult to play yard games due to the lack of level ground. We enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, pontoon, and lily pad. Andy and Nick are friendly and easy to reach. They responded to my questions quickly. They provided top notch appliances and beds/bedding. The only area we felt needed to be improved was the number of steps required to reach the house and the lake and the slope of the land. I would highly recommend staying at the Rusty Anchor and having a cool beverage at the Pelican Bar located at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Family and Friends Reunion

Really enjoyed the Lake House with the Guest Cottage! The property was super clean and looked even better in person! Plenty of extra blankets, pillows and room for our party of 6 teens/6 adults from 3 sets of families! The kitchen appliances are very nice and the kitchen is stocked with extra supplies and utensils. Everyone loved fishing, swimming and hanging out in the main house which included plenty of late nights playing games and watching movies. Perfect way to reconnect with friends and plenty of space for everyone! Would come back for another weekend getaway in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay. Steep property with a lot of stairs and limited parking but otherwise great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend w/Family

This Cabin and Cottage duo is special and in my opinion, better than the photos. You can tell the Owners take great pride in their place. We had a family group of 11 spanning in ages 64 down to 7, and there was plenty of room to spread out. Both kitchens are completely updated and include everything you need (or don't need) -- plenty of dishes, utensils, small appliances, bake ware, etc. They even include both Keurig and regular coffee makers -- very nice. Beautiful bathrooms with lots of towels; very comfortable beds/pillows and really nice bedding. There is actually more living room and sun room seating than is pictured and again, all really nice and comfortable. As the Grandparents, we stayed in the Cottage and would love to come back to just sit and read. We enjoyed grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning and sitting outside catching the morning breeze. There were plenty of fish caught right off the dock and when the kids weren't fishing they were playing on the Lily Pad which is right there at the Cabin, or inside playing one of the (many) games downstairs. The kids even beat the adults at foosball a few times. Thank you Andy and Nick for sharing the Rusty Anchor with our family. We look forward to coming again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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