Vacation rentals in Appleton

Green Barn-Style Cabin with Bunk Beds

Less than two miles from the Big Stone Lake boat landing, we are easy access to the best Perch fishing in the area. Ortonville is a cozy little town amidst the farm fields of west Minnesota, right on the border with South Dakota. We accomodate up to four people on four extra-long twin beds. We have seating, wifi, a TV, coffee pot, refridgerator, microwave, and self-check-in. *Our bathroom is EXTERNAL, is a shared bathroom with other guests on the property, and requires a slight walk. * Welcome!

Historic home, large private suite & hot tub

Enjoy the elegance of a timelessly beautiful era while staying in this National Register of Historic Places home. Also, the former hospital. This spacious 3rd level attic suite contains two large rooms (a bedroom and living space). The abundance of natural lighting, private porch, and private entrance (you will walk through host's kitchen) will make for a one-of-a-kind stay. The suite is located downtown within walking distance of great bars and restaurants. Note: There is a cat in the home.

The Mulberry House

Welcome to the Mulberry House created by Big Stone Development. Located off the south shore of Big Stone Lake and 2 blocks from downtown Ortonville and Artie's Bait Shop.This property is the ideal location for lake visitors. Ample parking for ice houses, boats, recreational vehicles etc. Three bedrooms: 4 Queen +1 Full bed; 1.5 baths. Newly renovated, all new furnishings, appliances, mattresses, and linens. Large stocked kitchen with utensils, dishes, cookware. High speed wireless internet.

The Summer Kitchen

The Summer Kitchen is a restored building on our historic farm place. This open-concept space has a kitchen with a gas stove, and bottled water. 2 Beds are upstairs in a loft area. We are a real farm, no curtains on windows here! Nestled along the edge of the farm yard with a wooded area & trail. Propane-heated shower, and boat toilet. A farm experience can allow guests to help feed animals, gather eggs, or work in the garden, please ask. Deck/Firepit/seating with firewood nearby.

Green Acres

Beautiful cozy country home located on 12 acres in a great farming community. Looking for a quiet place to relax and reconnect with family and friends. Welcome to Green Acres, a beautiful renovated country house with a spacious kitchen. We offer a fun swing set, large sand and water box for kids, indoor and outdoor toys for kids and adults, along with much more. Large finished garage for extra entertaining. We also offer a golf cart for riding around out beautiful spacious yard.

Little Mill Road House

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. You can jump on a bike or take a walk on the tarred path located right across the road that leads into the Big Stone Refuge. Ortonville has Big Stone Lake great for fishing and our area is also awesome for hunting. We do allow pets but if left by themselves in the house please kennel them. There is one bedroom with a queen size bed and a murphy bed and futon in the living room. Plenty of parking for boats, trailers, etc.

Family Shoreline Hideaway

Come enjoy our charming 19th century house on Big stone. One block off downtown Ortonville with lake access! Quiet bay 100 ft away from city park/ swim beach or city fishing pier. Come fish from your dock, swim on beach. Relax on one of 3 decks enjoying a sunset with friends and family! Take a kayak for a ride along the shoreline. Sit along shoreline with a campfire or relax in your spacious living dinning room with multiple windows to view the lake!

Big Stone Lake Family Cabin: Lakefront

This adorable bungalow is situated on the shoreline of Big Stone Lake and captures amazing sunrises over the water. The open concept boasts beautiful lakefront views from the kitchen and living areas. Enjoy the comfort of the fireplace, dinner on the lakefront deck, a ride in the paddle boat or stoke up a bonfire as you listen to the waves on the shore and fish off the dock. Public boat ramp is directly next door for easy access to the lake.

Cozy prairie farmstead with indoor fireplace

Lovely farmhouse out on the Tallgrass Prairie, surrounded by prairie habitat and wetlands. Large kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, pullout couch. Fireplace, firepit in the back, and known for the dark night sky and star gazing. Nearby bike trails and a water trail for kayaking / canoeing nearby. A known 'stepping stone' for migratory waterfowl across North America. Peaceful, quiet, wide open spaces and great kite flying.

Century Inn

This has been a wonderful undertaking, preparing my rental house into an Airbnb. I saw lots of potential and need for guests to be able to have a clean, comfortable and super private, spacious living space for their stay while out and about on whatever they might be doing, whether it be visiting with family, out hunting, or on their road trip just exploring what Western Minnesota has to offer!

Entire residential home-Cozy Cottage

Adorable one bedroom cottage with an additional full-size sofa sleeper. Year-round rental house located on the inside of the peninsula. Because the Cozy Cottage is located on the inside of peninsula, there is no direct access to the lake; however, there is a public dock and lake access approximately two blocks away. Big Stone Lake has something for everyone.

Shorewood Castle -Lakeside Suite

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The Lakeside Suite is about 1,000 sq. ft suite on the 2nd floor of this 120-yr-old brick home on Big Stone Lake. You'll have your own personal historic apartment with a lake facing deck and all the comforts of today. The sunsets are incredible and is only a short walk into downtown Ortonville, MN.