Luxury Guest House With River Access

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TV, books
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Flathead National Forest
    9 min drive
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    13 min drive
  • Eva Gates Homemade Preserves
    14 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Bigfork

With a stay at this guesthouse in Bigfork, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Flathead Lake and Flathead National Forest. .This guesthouse is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Wayfarers State Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Eva Gates Homemade Preserves.

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Echo Lake - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 20 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Kehoe's Agate Shop - 21 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Saloon and Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Luxury Guest House With River Access

Our guest house offers all the comforts of home in a picturesque wooded setting. Located on 2 acres, this guest quarters away from the main house was designed for relaxation and escape. Approximately 200 feet from the river, open the windows and hear the sounds of the rapids. While the guest house, doesn't have a river view, you can still enjoy sitting by the water watching osprey, eagles and geese soar overhead. Our property has 185 feet of private river frontage to enjoy. Wildlife is abundant. You can fish from the bank for rainbow or cut throat trout or jump into a kayak, raft or tube and float down the river. The guest house is well-appointed with granite countertops, wood accents and homey decor. The kitchen is fully stocked with all utensils, pots, pans, bakeware and dishes necessary to make cooking and dining easy. You will sleep soundly listening to the river in the cozy bedroom on a pillow top queen-sized mattress. In the living room a comfortable queen-sized sofa bed is ready for enjoyment. The guest house has a small desk and chair ideal for use as a work station.
Fall is a great time to kick back and enjoy the beauty of the Larch trees with their changing needle colors. Eagles fly along the river hunting for food. In late October hunting season begins. The area is abundant for whitetail deer, grouse and wild turkeys.
Downtown Bigfork, a charming resort town on the shores of Flathead Lake, is only 5 miles away. There you will find fine restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops offering the best of Northwestern Montana. Hiking, boating, bike riding and water sport rentals are close by as are amenities such as groceries, drugstore and banking. Ferndale Market is a convenience store less than 2 miles away where you can pick up a pizza, fishing supplies, basic foods and camping gear. If you like antiquing, there are numerous antique sellers within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is your thing, Eagle Bend, an award winning golf course, is 10 miles from our property. We are only a few miles from 2 lakes, Swan Lake and Flathead Lake where every type of water sport and activity is available. The only place in the world where the Flathead Cherry grows is along the banks of Flathead Lake. Close to prime huckleberry picking, if you come late July to mid-August, we will direct you to the best spots for picking. Situated only 43 miles from Glacier National Park makes visiting the park easy. The property is 31 miles from Glacier International Airport in Kalispell. During your stay you will have access to a workout room which includes weights, treadmill, bench, kettle bells, BOSU and a medicine ball so you don't have to miss your workouts when you travel. Owners live onsite so your needs can be met promptly but your space is completely private and secluded from the main house. Come here to relax and get away from it all!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vicki Arndt and Barry Olson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small children must be monitored because of river

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

With River Access Bigfork
Luxury Guest House With River Access Bigfork
Luxury Guest House With River Access Guesthouse
Luxury Guest House With River Access Guesthouse Bigfork

Luxury Guest House With River Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jerrud h.

Liked: Cleanliness
20yr Anniversary
This was the perfect location for our Anniversary. We had a week filled with awesome memories. Glacier National Park was amazing. The guest house was exceptional. Great setting in the woods with the mountains and river.... Thanks for the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We had a wonderful stay at Vicki and Barry’s property. The description listed is accurate and property and its location are beautiful. The hosts are friendly and more than willing to share insights for dining and things to do in the area. We strongly recommend this property and hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marji L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakeside getaway
My family was up at the lake for a reunion. This place was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Guesthouse
Vicki and Barry are such a delight and so very accommodating! They gave many suggestions for things to do and places to go around the area. Vicki also baked the most amazing fudge bars and shared them with us. The river is absolutely gorgeous and Zoey is the sweetest thing, she deserves all of the pets ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Beautifully appointed guest cabin. High end finishes with lots of room to spread out. Loved having a full kitchen to use over our stay. The owners were wonderful! Friendly and accommodating! Beautiful river views and easy access to area parks…especially Glacier! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and quiet on the Swan River
Our stay was absolutely perfect. Barry and Vixki have thought of everything to make our stay fabulous. The house is clean and the neighborhood quiet. Just what we needed. We can not wait to visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This property is a hidden gem tucked away in Bigfork. The location provides an excellent escape in the woods with the Swan river within a short walk including two chairs overlooking the river for a nice morning or evening view. The cottage is equipped with everything you need including fresh coffee, a comfortable living room to relax after a day on the lake and even a washer and dryer! The owners (Vicki and Barry) are close by to assist with recommendations for dinner and any help for things to do in this beautiful area. I can’t say enough on how welcoming they both are and made us feel immediately comfortable like visiting old friends. Of course we fell in love with the resident golden retriever-Zooey. Beautiful, friendly and always ready to have you throw something for her! We have stayed at many homes and this is exceptional with caring owners willing to share their special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Woodstock, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We loved our time at this place! We spent a good bit of our time at Glacier. Being on the river was wonderful. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin, quiet wooded location.
We enjoyed our 4 night stay. The guest house is lovely. We had all the amenities we needed and more. My husband loved sitting down by the river. Barry and Vicki were welcoming and great with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Setting by the River
Barry and Vicky are great hosts. The cabin has everything. Looks brand new! Great location into Big Fork. Peaceful setting. The grounds are immaculate. Cabin fully furnished. River is right behind the main house. Zoe, their dog, is a plus. Beautiful, friendly girl. Cannot say enough about the joys of staying here. A+ for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We had a fantastic stay at Vicki and Barry's guest house on Drifting Way! The property is amazing and our hosts were so welcoming. Everything was clean and comfy and there are a ton of things to do in the area. The morning pets with their pup Zoey were extra special too! We hope to be able to return someday! Thank you for wonderful experience :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swan River Cabin
First off Vicki and Barry are amazing, and they made our stay so much more enjoyable. They let us borrow fishing poles, offered to drive us up the road and drop us off to float the river using their equipment, and brought my wife handpicked wildflowers from their garden! On top of that they have the nicest/friendliest dog (Zo-Zo) who reminded us of our Golden back home. The cabin is exactly what you see in the photos, it’s the perfect size for a couple. No problems with the AC, hot water, or wifi. Cabin comes with a toaster oven, blender, coffee pot, washer/dryer, and everything else that you could ask for. Overall this place is great, and if we could we’d give it 10 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John and Kelli B., Pendleton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Swan-tastic
We had a wonderful getaway on this Swan River property. The area was beautiful, hosts are very friendly, the guesthouse was clean and comfortable. We couldn’t find anything to complain about if we tried. (*Except that our week away went by way too fast.). Thank you, Barry and Vicki, for letting us stay on your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental 👌
Husband enjoyed being by river to fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J., Colleyville, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week in Bigfork Montana
We loved this cabin and had a great first visit to Montana! Owners were so friendly and helpful with suggestions for fishing and restaurant ideas. We made 2 day trips to Glacier National Park and thoroughly enjoyed that. We also hiked Jewel Basin and fished several spots along the Swan River (which cabin is located on). Downtown Bigfork is not far away with several dining options and boutique shopping if that's your thing. We loved the location! So quiet and peaceful, yet close to so much. Kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed cooking breakfast there every day before heading out for our adventures. Awesome selection of teas, and owners have provided several extras like coffee, tp, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent. Loved having a washer/dryer set up. We will definitely stay here again if we have the opportunity to return some day and cabin could easily accommodate a small family of 4 using the living room sofa bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
My husband and I stayed at Barry and Vickys guest cabin for 3 nights for our honeymoon.The location was very beautiful, as we took several walks down by the river. The property was very well manicured with lots of flowers, of which I received a fresh bouquet on the table, and and also was lucky enough to be gifted fresh greens from Vickys garden. Surrounded by lakes and rivers there is no shortage of adventures, we decided to kayak swan river (which we were provided use of a kayak) and Barry also dropped us off and picked us up on the river! We absolutely loved our stay! great people and beautiful country. We recommend staying with Vicky and Barry if your looking for a mountain home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Twyla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
We really enjoyed our stay here and would book this home again on a return to this area. The hosts were so nice and helpful. We fell in love with their dog, Zoey! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The accommodations were superb!. Beautiful quiet setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Views
We stayed here for over two weeks and loved this property. The owners are extremely nice and made us feel at home. Vicki and Barry were very knowledgable of the area and gave great tips on things to do during our stay. The guest house is very well done, comfortable, and clean. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have asked for more!
This is truly a little slice of heaven! The guest house is cozy and comfortable, and the property is extremely beautiful! We loved waking up and enjoying our coffee by the riverside watching the sunrise, and enjoying all of its beauty in the evening! Great location In proximity to so many places to hike, fish, and eat. We did not want to leave! In addition, Vicky and Barry are wonderful, welcoming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay!
our hosts were welcoming and kind. the property was as advertised. the location is fantastic! a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Escondido, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Montana River Property
Vicki and Barry have really designed and built a perfect place in the woods to stay and relax. The home was perfect for our week long stay. We saw deer wander across the property almost every evening. We sat by the river and drank wine several evenings during our stay. I was fly fishing right off the back of the property. Vicki and Barry are such great hosts and if you are looking for a fantastic Montana get away don't miss out on staying here. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful guest home. So comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lay back and enjoy
A great experience, the lodging and location were all we hoped it would be. Hosts were knowledgeable and gracious. We enjoyed our coffee in the mornings and wine in the evening in the chairs next to the river. Could no t be improved on.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darcey h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Vicki and Barry did a fabulous job in making this home so inviting... I highly recommend staying with them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental I've ever stayed in.
The property itself is fantastic. New construction, very clean and the kitchen is 100% equipped. Location is fantastic as its close to town but still feels secluded. Having a coffee by the river in the morning is a wonderfully relaxing experience. So is cracking the window so the rapids can lull you to sleep at night. Even better than the property are the hosts, Vicki and Barry. Very warm and friendly and make you feel at home. Deep knowledge of the area, from hiking trails to how to fish the numerous waterways in the area. And if you're lucky, Vicki will bake something fresh while you're there! I can't recommend this VRBO enough.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020