Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing
Enjoy two complete lakefront homes that sleep up to 16 guests, each with its own kitchen, laundry, and comfortable gathering spaces overlooking Big Stone Lake. Perfect for multi-family vacations, reunions, and all-season lake getaways — from summer days on the water to cozy winter stays and easy access to ice fishing right out front. Seasonal private dock access makes it easy to swim, kayak, paddle board, or simply relax by the water, with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces for guests to spread out and enjoy the lake in their own way.
Why Guests Love This Property
- Two complete homes (main house + guest house) - Sleeps up to 16 comfortably - Seasonal private dock on Big Stone Lake - Full kitchens and laundry in both homes - Ideal setup for multiple families or generations - Cozy year-round spaces — great for fall & winter stays too - Easy access to ice fishing right out front - Paddle North® 12' utility dock, paddle board + kayaks included - Dog-friendly — no cats (family allergy) - Close to golf, dining, and nearby South Dakota casinos.
Sleeping Arrangements
Main House (Sleeps 12) - Bedroom 1 (Upper): King bed + twin-over-double bunk • ensuite bath - Loft (Upper): Two twin beds - Bedroom 2 (Main): Queen bed • bathroom right off bedroom - Bedroom 3 (Lower): Queen bed • ¾ bath nearby - Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa
Guest House (Sleeps 4) - Open-concept layout with Queen bed + Double bed - Full kitchen & bathroom with laundry - Deck with lakeside “Pelican Bar” seating
Bathrooms (4 Total)
- Main House: 3 (two full, one ¾) - Guest House: 1 full bath with washer/dryer
- Seasonal private dock for swimming and boating - Paddle North® utility dock, paddle board + kayaks - Blackstone® griddle + gas grill - Fire pit private beach - Yard games
Fishing
As a designated border water, Big Stone Lake allows year-round fishing with extended seasons and generous limits. Whether by boat in summer or ice fishing right out front in winter, it’s an easy lake to enjoy in every season.
Local Favorites & Nearby Attractions
- Ortonville Golf Course / Sly’s on the Green - Lakewood Supper Club - Lingonberry’s Pastry & Coffee Shop - Berkner’s Pizza (delivery, carry-out, dine-in) - Melts Ice Cream - Sioux Historic Pavilion (wedding/event venue) - Big Stone Arcade - Lakeshine Med Spa – relax & get pampered (book ahead) - Nearby pub-style casinos with slots across the SD border - Big Stone County Museum - Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge (hiking & wildlife) - Additional lakeside bars & restaurants accessible by boat or car - Local boutiques, museum & wildlife refuge trails
There is space for everyone to unwind in their own way, whether it’s morning coffee by the water, reading on the porch, fishing off the dock, or games in the guest house. People can spread out and enjoy the day however they like, then come together for good food, easy conversation, sunset views, and fires by the water as the day winds down at The Rusty Anchor.
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Enfants
Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements
Événements non autorisés
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Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie autorisés : chiens (maximum 1 au total)
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Instructions relatives au départ
L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :
Mettre le lave-vaisselle en marche
Retirer les draps des lits utilisés et rassembler les serviettes utilisées
Enlever les restes de nourriture et de boisson et sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières, verrouiller les portes et rendre les clés
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 2564400vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Ortonville
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Ortonville, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Vous cherchez une activité ? À vous l'immanquable Ortonville Municipal Golf Course ! En outre, chacun pourra apprécier la beauté naturelle de la région en découvrant les splendides Big Stone Wildlife Management Area et Prairie Wildlife Management Area. Amateur de sport nautique ? La région a de quoi vous donner le sourire, que vous aimiez le kayak, la pêche ou la natation.
Big Stone Lake State Park - 7 min en voiture - 9.2 km
Lake Traverse - 49 min en voiture - 68.1 km
Transport
Aéroport régional Watertown (ATY) - 70 min en voiture
Restaurants
Headwaters Bar And Grill - 17 min à pied
Lakewood Lodge - 14 min à pied
Casey's General Store - 3 min en voiture
Dairy Queen - 2 min en voiture
Berkner Pizza - 14 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens (limite de 1 par chambre). Certaines restrictions peuvent s’appliquer, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement pour obtenir plus de détails.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?
En date du 16 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing le 5 déc. 2026 commencent à 636 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 14 h.
Où se situe Lakefront Home + Guest House • Sleeps 16 • Year-Round Fishing?
Ortonville - propriété de vacances de type familial se trouve au bord de l’eau, à moins de 10 minutes de marche des sites suivants : Big Stone Lake et Nielson Park. Central Park et Lakeside Park se trouvent également à moins de 15 minutes de marche.
Avis
9,6
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
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.
Sharon F.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Cindy M.
1 juill. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Cindy M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Adam O.
6 juin 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Stay
Great place to stay. Steep property with a lot of stairs and limited parking but otherwise great.
Adam O.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Mary Ann T.
1 juin 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Mary Ann T.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2022
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Andy Willenbring
Andy grew up in White Bear Lake, MN and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. After graduating he became a volunteer fire fighter in Maple Grove, MN, and his passion for fire fighting became his full-time career as a fire fighter in St. Louis Park, MN. He was recently promoted to Lieutenant. Andy's husband, Nick, grew up in Springfield, MN and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in K-12 education. He is currently working in Special Education. We recently sold our Wisconsin cabin to buy a cabin in Ortonville to be closer to family. We love hosting vacations through VRBO, and like to continually add more amenities and updates to our Lake Home and Guest Cottage to make sure our guests are highly satisfied! At the cabin, our 3 children love boating, swimming, fishing and searching for other living creatures in and out of the water. They also love to make S'mores and to dance around the campfire.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
We are excited for you to make lasting memories during your stay at The Rusty Anchor Getaway! Designed to accommodate a large group that sleeps up to 15 comfortably....ideal for 2-4 families. Both the lake house and guest cottage are available year round for guests and offer geothermal heating and cooling for your comfort. Please contact us for information about Pontoon Rental.
We are located on Big Stone Lake in Ortonville, MN, 2 hours north of Sioux Falls, 2 hours south of Fargo and 3 hours west of the Twin Cities. The lake is 26 miles long and approximately 12,000 acres. The lake has been featured on Midwest's best fishing TV shows for its great fishing. The lake is also fully recreational so you can enjoy boating, tubing, jet-skiing and swimming. There is a dock with steps and railing into the water for your enjoyment (no walk-in beach).
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
Pack lighter for travel! These items are offered for our guests to enjoy....
Inside:
Both kitchens have all kitchen supplies, pots, pans, plates, glasses, coffee cups and utensils, dish soap and rags, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, full fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, iron and ironing boards and 2 Amazon Echo bluetooth speakers with Amazon Unlimited Music. The main house has a Keurig® K-Duo® Single-Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker, and the guest cottage has a Keurig® K-Supreme® Single Serve Coffee Maker and 12-cup drip coffee maker. Both have electric coffee grinders. If something is not listed, just ask and we may have it.
Outside:
During the summer months we provide a dock for fishing and swimming, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, pedal boat, Aqua Lily Pad, yard games, campfire chairs, fire pit, marshmallow sticks to roast hot dogs and make s'mores, miscellaneous life jackets and floaties and 2 gas grills (one at each house). If you enjoy ice-fishing, we provide a 2 Person Flip Down Ice Fishing Shelter for your use.
Other than the beautiful property and lake access, the near-by town of Ortonville offers plenty of fun activities for families, couples, and individuals. Only 0.8 miles away is the Ortonville Golf Course that overlooks Big Stone Lake. After a round of golf, relax on the deck at Off The Green Restaurant and Bar that also overlooks the golf course and Big Stone Lake. Be sure to visit Lingonberry's Pastry and Coffee Shop for the best pastries I've ever had, and for dinner order pizza for delivery, carry-out or dine-in at Berkner's Pizza! There will be information available at the cabin detailing local restaurants and bars (even a few that are accessible by boat and land), and other points of interest.