Holiday rentals in Appleton

Silverstar Barn

Silverstar Barn is located on 10 acres just 3 miles south of Watertown on blacktop road. It is approximately 150 feet from our residence. Rest assure that you will be left alone to enjoy your extended or weekend getaway. We have just completed remodeling the other half of the barn turning it onto another rental. Silver star Stables has it's own entrance and both units have there own patio doors, one facing east, the other west for private outdoor seating. Both units have there own grill as well.

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.

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.

Cozy Basement Apartment (With Private Entrance)

Basement apartment featuring a cozy reading nook, washer and dryer, WiFi, and TV with access to all streaming services. Guests have separate entrance on the side of the house and parking in driveway. Perfect for two but can sleep up to four. No AC? Not a problem here! Our basement space stays cool and comfortable all throughout the hot and humid summer days of MN. We also have fans available and we constantly run a dehumidifier to circulate the air and keep away moisture.

SCL: Wild Turkey In Ortonville

Beautiful view and large backyard in a very quiet area make this home a great place to stay while visiting Ortonville/Big Stone Lake. The home gets it's name from the visiting groups of turkeys we often see in the backyard. This home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and can comfortably accommodate 7 guests. There is off the street parking, outdoor outlets, and a fish and game cleaning area in the garage (We ask that you take your fish/game scraps with you for disposal).

Dog friendly Leo Lodge Canby, MN Pheasant hunting

Smaller, older, 1 bedroom house being renovated for convenient country lodging. Room for 2 adults and possibly 2 kids. Experience country living in a quiet rural town with less than 100 residents. *** There is not a grocery store or gas station in town. The nearest full grocery, liquor, fast food, gas, etc. ~10mi away (Canby, MN) *** Perfect for: Pet friendly travelers Pheasant, duck & deer hunters Couples or solo travelers Small families Remote workers

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.