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We can work together on you housing stipend

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Bigfork, MT
  • Wayfarers State Park
    6 min drive
  • Echo Lake Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Whitefish Depot
    45 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    39 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

We can work together on you housing stipend

Your vacation starts here! Unpack and settle in after choosing one of three bedrooms. This house offers many amenities as shown in the photographs. Bedroom 1 is the Master with a King bed. Bedrooms 2 & 3 each have queen beds. This house has 2 bathrooms upstairs and a half bath on the first floor. Also on the first floor is the living room, entryway seating area, dining room, kitchen and laundry facilities.
No animals please. The Jacuzzi is offered during specific times of the year. Some exceptions apply.

This high-end home is everything you see, but what you can't see are the many activities located in a small radius with this house at the center! Borrow the included three bikes and take a left out of the driveway to get to the bike path. 2 miles north is the Echo Lake Cafe. This breakfast/ lunch eatery has been around forever and that is a testament to it's popularity! 2 miles further is the turn off for Jewel Basin. This is a gorgeous hiking area for hikers of all abilities. There are spectacular views, mountain lakes, mountain goats and beautiful foliage.
1 more mile further is Echo Lake. The warmest, cleanest, and best water-skiing happens here. It's very calm so this lake is also recommended for: fishing, swimming, snorkeling, playing, and using the included three kayaks to glide through it's waters. It's fun to explore all the inlets, bays and islands.

Turn right from the driveway and it's a nice 1 mile walk/ bike/ drive to the Swan River and it's bridge. The exit of the bridge is a good spot to enter the river with the kayaks (included) and this launch point is called Kearney.
The entrance of the bridge, on the right, is a 2 mile nature path to downtown Bigfork! The nature path overlooks the famous Wild Mile. These are stage 5 rapids for experts only.
Please Note: No Animals No exceptions. The Jacuzzi is offered during specific times of year unless requested

*We offer reduced rates during the off season and also for longer stays. These can be negotiated.


During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Eric Thorsen Art Studio. 1 hot tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Flathead Lake and 6 minutes from Wayfarers State Park
We can work together on you housing stipend offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Greta Johansen and Ron Varholdt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We can work together on you housing stipend Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
There’s not enough words to express how wonderful this property is! The location is ideal, the house is beautiful & well appointed! Staying there felt like home. My husband, daughter, son in law, 11 year old granddaughter and I spent a week here & we all agreed we could definitely live here! The property had everything we could possibly need & then some, from the fully stocked kitchen to the beautiful, comfortable furnishings, wonderful outdoor living space & comfortable beds. The home was immaculately clean & the ambient lighting throughout was a perfect touch! Greta was easy to work with & prompt with responses to our inquiries. I highly recommend this VRBO property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family VCation
Exa tly as advertised. We used the bikes multiple days
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bigfork wedding
Our group of 4 stayed here during a visit to Bigfork for a wedding. We loved the house. So comfortable and we’ll equipped. Even though we were away a lot for wedding festivities, we really looked forward to the time we spent at the house. And it’s also very well located for any adventuring you are doing in the area. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
The property is in a great central place. We had a wonderful get together and enjoyed every minute. Lots of room for us to gather and spend time together. Nice to have canoes to use. Thank you for a great place. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bigfork Stay
Nice property - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raises the bar on 5-stars
The property owner literally has thought of everything. It was the perfect place for my family and I to stay for 5 days as we explored northern Montana. The beds were cozy and comfy, the bathrooms were stocked with everything you needed. She even had 5 different ways to make coffee!! I would come back over and over and over again. Thank you for a wonderful place to call home for a few days. It was perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Amazing location and just an overall wonderful place. Very communicative and kind hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A., Escondido, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Swan River Road Vacation Home
The property was incredible. Everything you need is where you expect it. Greta was a great host and came to the home when we needed help. We will definitely be back sometime in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a beautiful space!
This home was perfect for us! Plenty of space but felt very cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked which made staying in for meals super easy. The yard is beautiful. I enjoyed sitting on the patio drinking coffee absorbing the trees and beauty. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Property
I stayed at this lovely house with my three children and my father, and it was perfect in every way. The host had already decorated for Christmas, including setting stacks of Christmas books around the house, which made the setting magical for my three kids (ages 11, 8 and 3). The room setup was perfect, and provided ample space for us as well as my father. The whole house was perfectly clean, with ample sheets and towels, blankets and comfortable nooks for reading. In addition, though we only ate breakfasts and an occasional quick lunch there, the kitchen was fully stocked with any appliance needed to create a feast. We just ended up making use of all three types of coffee machines! We hope to stay again when visiting family who live just up the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Home & Host in Bigfork MT
This was the perfect match for our 3 generation family, looking to be close enough to Glacier for the day, but wanting a nice home to retreat to in the evening. The host is wonderful and responsive - providing us tips before we traveled that were very helpful. The home is clean, well stocked and organized. One of the best stays we have ever experienced on VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We loved the place all around, and the best part by far was the different options for outdoor seating. Serene and beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

Christina W., Paducah, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay
Everything was as stated in the listing plus more! You can tell the owner put a lot of thought and consideration into the property and accommodations. Any questions were answered almost immediately as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

janice o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely AWESOME!
WOW! We have stayed in numerous rental properties and own a rental property ourselves in Costa Rica. I have NEVER written a review before now! Greta’s place was absolutely AWESOME! So clean, so comfortable, so well appointed! Her attention to detail was incredible! Everything was just so lovely and beautifully decorated! Greta has thought of everything! Even perfectly placed nightlights and lighting on timers. The kitchen was better stocked than my own kitchen at home! Kitchen cabinets and drawers were labeled so you didn’t have to go searching every time for what you were looking for! She had every small kitchen appliance and gadget you could EVER need! It was just so well stocked it was INCREDIBLE!!! She even had spices (a LOT of spices!), teas, any and everything you could possibly need for making coffee - even a steamer and an espresso machine!!! The beds and bedding were SO COMFORTABLE! The bathroom towels thick and luxurious. The entire place was SO CLEAN! She even got a 4th adult bike for us! The 4 of us took a BEAUTIFUL bike ride into adorable Bigfork and had such a great time! We know without question where we will stay the next time we get the opportunity to travel to Montana! EXCELLENT property and host!!! Thank you Greta!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Montana getaway!
We were looking for a home to rent for two weeks with a yard and some peace and quiet (amidst our usual city lives), and Greta's place was EXACTLY what we had hoped for! The patio area out back, the different spaces to work throughout the house, great wifi, and a fully-stocked kitchen made it the perfect getaway and remote work space for two weeks. Greta was also incredibly communicative whenever anything came up, which we really appreciated. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

alana k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to stay again
I’ve rented properties all around the world and this was by far my favorite. I cannot day enough. I hope to have the chance to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and wonderful owner!
Beautiful home and very well appointed. All the amenities you could want. Great covered deck to sit out at night. Secluded property with deer and wild turkey visiting the yard. Great location, though the main road is a connector between two major routes. Not horrible but there is some traffic. Generally quiet most of the time. If we come back, we'd stay here again!
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swan River Property Continues to Deliver
This is our second stay at Swan River. This time around our stay was as pleasant and relaxing as the first. Greta has thought of everything you could ever want in a vacation home. From tastefully appointed fixtures and features to all of the little things you may have forgotten to bring along...they are in this home. Location is terrific less than 2 miles from Echo Lake Cafe (a must visit), a mile from Swan River Kayak put-in, and just 2 miles from Flathead Lake (and Bigfork downtown). This is great place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful forest retreat.
This is a fantastic, well appointed home on a beautiful property. It was close to everything we wanted to do and see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
We stayed for a week with friends and family, ages 3-45. Greta and Ron we're wonderful to communicate with-we had everything we could have needed and more. We immediately felt like we were home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices, oils, espresso machines, tea sets, even a cigar cutter. The bedrooms (loved the decor) were set with hair dryers, flat irons, and lighted mirrors-no need to fight over bathroom spaces. The outdoor gazebo was perfect for meals and games outside. You can tell they have put a lot of thought into the care of the house and want to facilitate an enjoyable experience for guests. We couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
All the extras to make a stay in a rental property feel like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Flathead weekend!
Our family stayed at this property and very much enjoyed our weekend. The property had everything you could ask for. I highly recommend this property and we will stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
You were always on my mind...
From the moment we arrived at the property and (inadvertently) met Greta (the owner) we felt REALLY cared for. It was if everything we could have ever thought to enjoy or bring to a place for vacation was already there. Greta's eye for detail and design is magnificent. Nothing is out of place. Every lightswitch is labeled, every drawer, even item inside drawers (cigar cutter) are labeled. There are dishes for outside use, inside use, drawers labeled "junk", and it was just all so very elegant. If you are a foodie and chef this is the place for you. The kitchen is well outfitted. We only needed one bedroom (master) and the bedding and mattress were outstanding and comfortable. The quality of the fixtures are top notch. It's so very quiet at this location and that is quite peaceful. We never had time enough to take advantage of the bikes and kayaks but they are there for your use. Plenty of outdoor covered seating if you wish it. We hope to return soon. Thanks Greta (and proprerty manager, Denise) for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming Home
This home was very welcoming. From the minute we walked in and read the welcome note on the table, this home was set up for a family or group of friends. The kitchen has everything you need, from a waffle maker to gourmet coffee stuff. My favorite thing was every light switch was labeled as to what it did. It is the little details that make a big difference. It is a bit of a drive to Glacier; however, it is a very peaceful drive into the park.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations
The house was very clean and had every imaginable amenity. We felt very comfortable there and would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019