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“Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views!

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Looking at Beautiful Somers Bay and the magnificent Swan Mountains
'Bella Vista' sits on 2.8 acres over looking Somers Bay and Mountains
Bella Vista's large wrap around deck
Sunrise over Somers Bay
Our large and open dining area has lots of windows to view the beautiful lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11348.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Somers, MT
  • Flathead Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Flathead River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

The Cherry Room Suite

1 Queen Bed

The Cowboy Room

2 Single Beds

The Forth-of-July Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Master Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

The Nature Room Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

The Lower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

The Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Master Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views!

Some of our guests have said, “Amazing place to stay!”, “Hands down incredible!”, “The views are out of this world!”, ”Can’t wait to return!”, “This is our new favorite location!”

Only a stone’s throw from the shores of Beautiful Flathead Lake, sits “Bella Vista” Designed and completed in 2010.

Our exceptional home offers some of the loveliest views in the valley. This top-quality home sits on 2.8 acres and is nicely landscaped with shrubs, trees, and manicured lawns. It is Very Private, but you will appreciate how easy it is to get to Kalispell, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Glacier National Park.

Wake up in the master suite to a beautiful sunrise spilling over the Swan Mountain Range, with the sun shimmering off the lake surface. Our Spacious Master Bedroom and walk-in-closet is on the main floor, with a “Pottery Barn” wicker sleigh bed. You will feel like a King and Queen in the massive elegant travertine tiled bathroom with a custom shower and a large soaking tub for two.

You will enjoy the main floor of our home as it is very open and cheerful with lots of large windows. The striking Kitchen is well outfitted with cooking at home in mind even though we have quite a few great restaurants in the valley.
Our central vacuum system makes it is a breeze to keep the beautiful hand scraped Hickory Floors clean which are in the kitchen, living room, dining room and master bedroom. Our home is tastefully decorated and is a great place for family gatherings. Next to the master suite is a guest bedroom and full bath that is perfect for children. It is appointed with two hand-carved single beds. Curl up in our cozy living room and watch a movie from our 42 HD Flat Screen T.V. or just gaze at the stupendous alpine-glow sunsets.

Downstairs you will find a very spacious family room with its own full kitchen complete with granite countertops and alder cabinets. Your guests will enjoy the two wonderfully roomy bedroom suites. Last, but not least, is the Forth-of-July room, an ideal retreat room for the person who likes to be out of the way or just sleep in. You can play ping pong, watch a movie or just sit in front of the Hearthstone gas heater enjoying the views. Our home has central heating and cooling and has a very good air filter for the allergy sensitive folks. With two hot water tanks and a circulating pump you will have lots of hot water quickly.

“Bella Vista” was built by us, Robin and Patti Graham, home builders (Rivendell Builders) and authors of the books “Dove” and “Home is the Sailor”. We designed the home to take advantage of the wonderful views of the lake and mountains as they are Truly Magnificent!

We hope to see you soon and we are looking forward to making your vacation the very best.

Property manager

Robin and Patti Graham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Have a good time and enjoy our beautiful Flathead Valley.

Important information

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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

About the area

Somers

Somers is home to this holiday home. Eagle Bend Golf Club and Buffalo Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flathead Lake and North Shore State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Somers, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Flathead River - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Conrad Mansion Museum - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lone Pine State Park - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarack Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Del's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Casino Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beargrass Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Treasure State Coffee Co. - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Bella Vista” Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake with Great Panoramic Views! located?

Located in Somers, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Flathead Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Volunteer Park. Lakeside Community Park and Ben Williams Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Year after year, Bella Vista is incredible. A beautiful and comfortable home with an excellent view of Flathead Lake. Patti and Robin provide every amenity, and their home is immaculately maintained. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the pictures

The home was clean, organized, beautiful decorated and welcoming. The views from the first floor and porch of Flathead Lake were very impressive. The home was accessible for our son who is in a wheelchair, first floor bathroom door was big enough for him to get through. The best part of the home was that our extended family could fit and have time together! A week we will not forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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Great family vacation

Our stay at Buena Vista was wonderful. House and property was ideal for my large group. Home had everything we needed. Views were great as was the location on the lake. Host was readily available and stopped by to introduce herself. House has a great layout offering space and privacy for everyone. We cant wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bella Vista

Beautiful views and setting! The house was immaculate and spacious -- very comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped and the landscaping was gorgeous. We had a small group but the house could accommodate a larger one. The hosts were responsive and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded our Expectations!

Our stay at Bella Vista was everything and more than we were hoping for! The space was clean and comfortable for our group of 11. The view was beautiful and the location was perfect. Glacier National Park was about a 45 minute drive from the house and it was absolutely incredible! We also loved kayaking on Flathead lake and admiring the 'rainbow rocks' on shore. The mountain coaster in Somers was a lot of fun for the kids (kind of a short ride for the price, but still fun!) We loved being able to relax in the hot tub after a long day of hiking. The fully stocked kitchen allowed us to prepare most of our meals at the house. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

russ s.

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Beautiful view

Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property!!!!

This property is absolutely stunning, and the view is unbeatable! The pictures don’t even do this justice, every inch of this property is meticulously cared for and beautiful. We had the best family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

We had 2 families of 5, the layout was perfect for togetherness and also still allowing for privacy if needed. The house was extremely clean....maybe the cleanest VRBO listing I have ever stayed in. Very comfortable accomodations. Our primary goal was Glacier National Park, the location was a bit of a drive for different parts of GNP, but was always nice to come back to a clean comfy place to relax after a long day on the road. We rented a boat on Flathead Lake.....absolutely wonderful, would recommend to anyone. Only hesitation would be the water was quite cold at 56 degrees. The house was well equipped with cooking supplies and lots of bear spray on site. We actually were able to return the ones we purchased and able to use the ones left behind.....luckily we did not have to use it, although we did see grizzlies on our hikes. Would recomment this listing to anyone looking for a well maintainted property with wonderful lake views and beautiful sunrises in the mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam n.

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Excellent place for family gatherings

The host was great and has thought of every last detail to truly make this a home away from home. We stayed a week with our adult sons and their families (5 children under 5). The home has so much to offer, we never felt crowded or on top of each other. There are supplies (possibly left by previous guests) that were available to use and not often found in homes. Sitting on the patio was so relaxing even with the sounds of traffic from the highway below. Great memories were made at Bella Vista!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect view

Well thought-out house with amazing views and livability. Hosts are truly next level people — famous and approachable. This was a bucket list place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

I and members of my immediate and extended family stayed at this property in late May/early June 2024. We were coming to the area for Glacier National Park and the surrounding areas and wanted a base with a view of the mountains a reasonable distance from our activities. This house was a great place for us - with six adults we were grateful for the number of bedrooms/bathrooms and the roomy common areas. The house is clean and quiet. The best thing about it is probably the terrific view of Flathead Lake and the mountains beyond. You will not be disappointed in a stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni J.

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Family Wedding Accommodations

I highly recommend this property. The views are spectacular. The location is perfectly nestled into the hillside and close to groceries, gas, and coffee shops! This home is CLEAN and cozy. The bedding is wonderful too, and the kitchen is stocked with all of the pots, pans and cooking utensils that you need you to support a family vacation. If you’re not satisfied here… You wouldn’t be satisfied anywhere! A lot reinforce
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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Best vacay home ever!

This was our second stay at Bella Vista this year. The house is so well situated for a perfect adventure in and around Glacier National Park. After days of hiking, horseback riding, brewery-hopping, and alpine sliding, it was always nice to come home to such spacious comfort. The deck with Flathead Lake view includes a hot tub and fantastic grill. We star-gazed and played endless board games, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. Lots of extras in the house that make you feel right at home. Communication with owners was without a hitch and we know we shall return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P., Monroe, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation!

This home is beautiful, spacious, clean and has the most incredible views! Our family of 9 enjoyed our time here, as it has all the comforts of home! The hosts are great, and even though the A/C system went out on our 3rd day there, Robin & Patti did everything they possibly could to keep us comfortable, by bringing in extra fans! They were even so kind as to leave us gift certificates for a fabulous meal at a local restaurant! Love this home, the views, and the entire area and if we’re ever back in that part of Montana again, we will be staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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Montana retreat

Visited Montana to reconnect with family and enjoy the mountains and Glacier! The homeowners and home were absolutely lovely with gorgeous views, plenty of space for our 8, fun games (ping pong!), and perfect location near the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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Bella Vista Vacation 2023

Beautiful well equipped property with awesome views. Very clean. Wonderful place to stay. Property owner stopped by to make sure we didn't have any issues and let us know they were available if we needed them. The listing pictures are great, but the property is even more beautiful in person. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abe B.

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Fun for all

This was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed the view and proximity to various activities. The cornhole, ping pong table and hot tub were enjoyed by all. Thank you for responding quickly to any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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Luxurious comfort

Four retired couples found enough room in this house, deck and yard to read, play cards, sleep, cook, converse. And we hiked the local, state and national parks. Went boating and kayaking on the lakes. This house is absolutely perfect for a family or group of friends. Wonderfully equipped to be your home away from home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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Bellavista

Gorgeous property and home with every possible convenience. Many thanks to the awesome hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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Our Montana Stay

The home was perfect for our family. Great location, the only issue was that the property owner showed up daily to either work on the house or the yard area, although he was very friendly it felt a little awkward with him being there and us at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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Its a do over! Best vacation ever!

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C., CA

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Unbelievably Beautiful Views!!!

We loved Bella Vista!! The views of the lake are amazing! The home had everything we needed. We cooked meals and we ate out. The town of Lakeside has wonderful restaurants close by with a great coffee shop called Glacier Perks, best cinnamon rolls ever! And in Somer, just down the road we had breakfast at the cutest little cafe. The owners make sure you have great information about the area and Robin was right there anytime we had a question with a quick response or to help out! We definitely recommend Bella Vista!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

The property was even better than the listing showed! We had an incredible view, plenty of space, lots of toys and activities for the kiddos, and such a serene getaway. Would 10 out of 10 recommend. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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Fantastic home and location

We came to Kalispell for my daughters wedding at Jewel Basin. I searched high and low for the perfect place for my immediate family and dearest friends to all stay together - this home did not disappoint. It was the perfect location and the home was awesome; well maintained, 5 bedrooms suited the 10 adults with plenty of room for everyone. Loved the open main floor where we all gathered for meals and laughter, the views off the deck were spectacular, the hot tub was enjoyed by all on the crisp mornings and evenings. We even had a night around the fire pit exchanging stories and relaxing. I would definitely stay here again and our entire group loved the place! Thanks so much for your attention to detail and sharing your lovely home; it made this magical wedding weekend so special.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avery P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Absolutely loved staying here. Very kid friendly - has high chairs, crib, trikes and baby gates. The photos don't do this place justice. Thank you for having us! We hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robin and Patti Graham

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After a 5 year epic voyage of sailing a small boat around the world and writing the books “Dove” and “The Boy Who Sailed Around The World Alone”, Patti and I left the west coast of California forty two years ago to ride the wave of the “Back to the Land Movement” in Montana. We bought a quarter section of mountain top for $95 dollars an acre, built our log home, grew our own food and raised the gamut of farm critters. We also wrote about our struggles of growing in the Christian faith and our experiences of trying to live simply in “Home is the Sailor”. After 32 years we were missing the water so in 2003 we bought an older cabin on Flathead Lake. After spending our first night there we never spent another at the ranch and have never once looked back. We had come home. Two years later we built and moved into our dream home next door to our lovely historic cabin. After we had a couple of wonderful family “VRBO” vacations in Mexico we decided to list our lake cabin as a VRBO rental. It was a great experience. But as time goes on the wanderlust was creeping back and we wanted to do some more traveling. We sold our lake cabin, built nearby a wonderful 3750 sq. ft. “VRBO” yearly rental, 'Bella Vista', on the hillside overlooking Somers Bay and now are offering our personal home, 'A Delightful Sailor's Home', as a VRBO summer rental as we come and go. We hope you will enjoy the Flathead Valley as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Our home in Somers is nestled on the northwest side of beautiful Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is 28 miles long and up to 15 miles wide. The lake’s sparkling waters and miles of tree-lined shore offer unlimited recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. Overlooking it all are the magnificent Swan and Mission Mountain ranges.

A mile away along the paved walking and bike path is Somers Bay Café, serving great breakfasts and lunches. A 5 minute drive south to Lakeside is the Tamarack Brewing Company, a fun spot to relax and have a great meal and handcrafted ales.

Located 8 miles south of Kalispell, our community is the destination spot for locals as well as tourists. All four seasons, Somers offers something for everyone. Ski the slopes of Blacktail Mountain (only 30 minutes away) to sailing and boating majestic Flathead Lake. We are 30 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport and only 45 minutes from the magnificent Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain Resort (Big Mountain).

Whether you are looking to relax or to play we have it all. Stay inside and catch a movie in our comfy home or just observe the spectacular lake views. In the winter and spring go ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross country ski or snowmobile. In the summer enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, swimming or fishing. Just a quick 10 minute drive away you will also find Eagle Bend Golf Club, one of the best courses in the Northwest. Other areas of interest include the Bigfork Playhouse, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, Hockaday Museum of Art, the Conrad Mansion, and the Central School Museum.

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