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Riverfront property on the Swan River w/A/C, fireplace & fire pit - Swan River Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, ping pong
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Bigfork, MT
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Echo Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Bigfork

With a stay at this vacation home in Bigfork, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Flathead Lake and Flathead National Forest. .This vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Wayfarers State Park and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Eva Gates Homemade Preserves.

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Echo Lake - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kehoe's Agate Shop - 16 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Saloon and Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront property on the Swan River w/A/C, fireplace & fire pit - Swan River Retreat

Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this exceptional 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,500 sq ft Swan River front home located just 10 minutes from historic downtown Bigfork and Flathead Lake. This stretch of the river where wildlife abound is famous for tube floating, fly fishing and seasonal kayaking. Common wildlife sightings include eagles, osprey, waterfowl, foxes, deer and occasionally moose and bear. Listen to the sound of the river rushing past the home as you lounge on the deck soaking in an amazing setting. Experience unique privacy but you are only minutes to all the conveniences of being downtown. A full service market including floating tube rentals, fishing licenses and gas station are located within walking distance to the home.

The main floor consists of the master bedroom with a king-sized bed, a guest bedroom with twin bunk beds and the third bedroom with a king-sized bed and three full bathrooms. Also on the main floor is the gourmet kitchen with gas stove, dining room and great room with stone fireplace. The open floor plan includes large picture windows with spectacular views of the remarkable Swan River and Swan Mountains. The upstairs level includes the fourth bedroom with a king-sized bed and another bathroom with a combo tub/shower. The remaining 2 guest rooms are located in the detached guest quarters above the garage. Each are furnished with king-sized beds and two bathrooms. Both buildings are air conditioned. The attached covered deck off the main house leads to a beautifully landscaped and manicured lawn at the water's edge. Amenities also include cable TV, WiFi (speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area), Washer/Dryer, Gas Barbecue, Fire Pit, Ping Pong and Basketball hoop.

In the winter, the Flathead Valley is famous for its world-class skiing and wide range of winter activities. There are two ski resorts in the area including the local favorite Whitefish Mountain Resort and the family-friendly Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! Visitors to the area can also enjoy ice fishing on Flathead Lake, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Glacier National Park, and snowmobiling with one of the local outfitters.

In the summer, enjoy all the water sports imaginable at Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Glacier National Park is also close by with the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun Road, Lake McDonald, and 70+day hikes! Make sure you take time to experience downtown Bigfork boasting shops, galleries, restaurants and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. There are activities for everyone from hiking the Swan River Nature Trail, exploring the Jewel Basin Wilderness Area, fishing the many lakes & rivers or golfing at any of the exceptional courses, including Eagle Bend Golf Course.

Your Montana Starts Here!

Key Residence Features:
Swan River Frontage & Access | Stone Fireplace | Air Conditioning

View and Location:
Swan River Views & Access | 10 Minutes to Downtown Bigfork | 45 Minutes to Glacier National Park | 10 Minutes to Flathead Lake

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom | King-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 2: King-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 3: Twin-Sized Bunk Beds | Main Level
Bedroom 4: King-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 5: King-Sized Bed | Upper Level Above the Garage
Bedroom 6: King-Sized Bed | Upper Level Above the Garage

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Double Vanity | Walk-In Shower | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Walk-In Shower | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 3: Single or Double Vanity | Shower Type | Separate tub if applicable | Toilet | Floor Level
Bathroom 4: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 5: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Upper Level Above the Garage
Bathroom 6: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Upper Level Above the Garage

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Toaster | Blender | Crockpot | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Gas Range | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Seating for 8 people | Bar seating for 2 people

What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complimentary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames soap, shampoo and conditioner per bathroom
Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can
Kitchen: Salt and Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Laundry: 10 laundry detergent pods

Inside Amenities:
Stone Fireplace | Gas Stove | Leather Furniture

Air Conditioning:
This home has air conditioning.

Please note, most homes in Montana do not have air conditioning. We encourage guests to open the windows at night to enjoy cooler evening temperatures and close them during the day (including curtains/blinds) to keep the cool air in. For your safety, please only open windows when you are present in the property. Additionally, most homes will have fans located in the bedroom closets.

Outdoor Amenities:
Access to Swan River | Private Deck with Seating | Fire Pit | Basketball Hoop | Gas Grill

Activities:
Summer: Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Rock Climbing | Swimming | Boating | Scenic Drives | Sightseeing | Shopping | Dining
Winter: Cross Country Skiing | Downhill/Alpine Skiing | Ice Skating | Sledding/Tubing | Snowboarding | Snowmobiling | Snowshoeing | Shopping | Dining

Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | Live or Cable/Satellite TV | Smart TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line

Policies:
No smoking | No pets allowed | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 18 Years old | Required Vacation Rental Agreement to be signed by guest prior to arrival | No outside Fires during Fire Season on any outdoor fire pit | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days if booking long term
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stay Montana

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Swan River Retreat on the Swan River Bigfork
Swan River Retreat on the Swan River Private vacation home
Swan River Retreat on the Rippling Waters of the Swan River
Stay Montana 2 Day Cancel Swan River Retreat on the Swan River
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Riverfront property on the Swan River w/A/C, fireplace & fire pit - Swan River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent W., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great riverfront location
This house was fantastic for my family get together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fly fishing haven
Wonderful location nestled against the Swan River. Perfect for our group of five long-time friends. Excellent communication, list of things to do, check-in and check-out process. Only complaint was the buried additional charges re taxes, cleaning fees and what we felt was an exorbitant VRBO booking charge. Would urge a bit more transparency on this. The house itself was outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing
We stayed here with family from both sides… Wonderfully comfortable place, very peaceful river setting… Nice big beds, definitely would stay here again and recommend it to others
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT PROPERTY TO STAY!
Family of 6 adults and 3 kids under 9 yrs old. Great property, big enough living room for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Katie C., Scottsdalr

Christmas family getaway
Lovely location on the swan river, house needs lots of Maintanence and is very basic.. has a hot tub but guests NOT allowed to use it!! WS only 61 degrees upon arrival and took a full 24 hours for house to warm up to 72. Ice maker broken, tvs we’re next to worthless with no cable connections…. Was not worth the price for what we got.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Humboldt

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Montana
Loved the house. Well stocked and in an amazing location. House was marvelous.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house on the river! Would definitely book again. Great location!
We loved staying on the river and being able to walk straight into it off the back porch. We were able to fish and swim whenever we felt like. We floated the river to the house which was fun! Great food near by and within an hour or less of Whitefish and Glacier. But who needs that when you have delicious food and great hiking (Jewel Basin) and a river in your back yard. The house was very comfortable and the spent most our time on the back porch. Loved this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat!
Loved this house and setting!! Well equipped and roomy. Floating the Swan River in provided rafts was a blast!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constance L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family home with many king beds & bathrooms
We loved the house and the location on the river. We had 9 adults and it is usually hard to find homes with lots of king beds and in room baths, so that was a bonus. The gas line to the outdoor grill was great too - not having to deal with propane tanks. Our only minor suggestion is that they get a few more large pots and platters. We love to cook and for our large group, we had to improvise to have enough pots. We would go back in a heartbeat!!! We bought river tubes online and went tubing for a short 45 minutes almost daily then left the tubes with a family friend who lives nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poe Family Reunion
We very much enjoyed the facility and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing riverside retreat
great property, lots of room, great views, and location to nearby activities. we loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Lovely home for a family! Beautiful deck on the water. Comfy beds too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Splendid Beauty in Paradise!
This rental was absolutely fabulous! Would seriously consider renting again. The natural beauty of the site is, well, beyond words. The spacious accommodations for our family of 10, ages 79 to 15, were very comfortable and the location, relatively close to Glacier National Park, cannot be equaled in our opinion. Six of us are fly fishermen and greatly enjoyed our float on the Clark Fork with guides from Bigfork Anglers, the best guide service! Memories for a lifetime were created during our week in this beautiful rental on the Swan River! We can highly recommend it to others! Sean and Sandy Althaus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go ahead and do it.
Off the charts! Great place for hangin’ with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swan River
Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful or relaxing setting!