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33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats!

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Swan River Retreat - Main Cabin
Swan River Retreat - View of Swan River from the Main Cabin Deck.
Main Cabin - Fully Equipped Kitchen for 30.
Main Cabin - Dining Table and Livingroom in the background.
Main Cabin - Living room, including pullout couch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 30464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Flathead National Forest
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Flathead Lake
    ‪78 min drive‬
  • Wild Horse Island State Park
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1 --Main Cabin Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 --Main Cabin Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 -- Main Cabin Living room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4 --Bunkhouse, red room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5--Bunkhouse, Stone Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6--Bunkhouse bunk room

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7--Guest cabin 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 8--Guest cabin 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9 -- Guest cabin 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Main cabin, master bedroom en-suite.

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 -- Main cabin, guest bathroom.

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 -- Main cabin. Rustic pine.

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - Bunkhouse

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats!

IMAGINE waking up to the idyllic sounds of the rolling Swan River, then relaxing on your private deck with a cup of coffee as the sun rises over the majestic Rocky Mountains. Or casting your line into the crystal-clear Swan River and reeling in a beautiful cutthroat trout.

SWAN RIVER RETREAT is a Montana riverfront vacation rental comprising five log cabins that sleep up to 30 guests.

It is perfect for family reunions, retreats, and large groups. BOOK TODAY!

SPECIFICS:
THE MAIN LOG CABIN is the perfect place to relax and gather with your loved ones, with two bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, and a living/dining room.

Imagine your friends and families spending their evenings on the main cabin’s deck and enjoying the hand-crafted long table that seats 14 comfortably, padded willow couches and chairs for 8 in a sitting area, a foosball table, and a hand-crafted log pool table. Grilling up the day’s catch on the two propane BBQs, then enjoying your fill of s’mores over the crackling campfire on the river edge.

THE LOG BUNKHOUSE is perfect for the kids with its two bedrooms, each with a large loft, a bunkroom with four bunks, and its own bathroom.

Nearby are three beautifully unique TWO-STORY LOG GUEST CABINS, which, along with a trout pond, the main cabin, and the bunkhouse, circle a lush green lawn.

THE LARGE LAWN is bordered by a no-name stream that flows into the Swan River. The stream provides a fantastic swimming hole for kids to enjoy.

Our SWAN RIVER RETREAT is perfect for family reunions and retreats and can comfortably accommodate up to 30 guests to make memories to last a lifetime.

THE MAIN CABIN has one king, one queen bed, and a full pullout in the living room. THE BUNKHOUSE has four queen beds and eight twins in the bunks. THE THREE TWO-STORY GUEST CABINS have queen beds. One guest cabin has two, and two guest cabins have one each on the second floor and comfy couches, chairs, and coffee tables on the first floor.

There are microwaves and minifridges for bottled water in the three guest cabins, but no running water. The main cabin has running water and all the amenities you need to
cook and prepare delicious meals.

AMENITIES::

Full kitchen with all appliances, including crock pots, panini makers, waffle makers, and griddle.

Washer and dryer

Dishwasher

Satellite TV

WIFI throughout our retreat.

Plenty of parking.
THINGS TO DO at or near the retreat is almost endless:

Golf at one of the dozen golf courses within 90 minutes, including Eagle Bend, 30 minutes north at Bigfork, or Seeley Lake’s beautiful course, 40 minutes south.

Visit the picturesque village of Bigfork, a half-hour away, with five-star restaurants, a world-class summer playhouse, shopping, and art galleries.

Spend a day floating on the spectacular Swan River or boating on the beautiful Swan.
Lake.

Hike any of the dozens of trails throughout the Swan Valley.

Visit the fabulous Flathead Lake, 30 miles north.

Explore the glorious Glacier National Park 90 minutes north.

BOOK YOUR STAY AT OUR SWAN RIVER RETREAT and create a lifetime of memories with your friends and families!

Property manager

Doug Wold
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time 9:00pm to 9:00am.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Swan Lake Boat Launch and Kerr Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polson Bay Golf Course and Mission Mountain Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead National Forest - 21 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Swan Lake Boat Launch - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 48 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Flathead Lake - 78 min drive - 89.9 km
  • Wild Horse Island State Park - 82 min drive - 100.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 33% OFF - Montana Riverfront, 5 Cabins, Sleeps 30, Family Reunions & Retreats! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Swan Valley and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Flathead National Forest. Sixmile Peak and Swan Lake Boat Launch are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Q.

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

Great relaxing family getaway

Wonderful Family location, very private. Having the fun of the River provided endless entertainment for the entire family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice p.

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

Family vacation

We made wonderful memories….playing on the river, catching frogs, playing volleyball, etc. It was the perfect place for our big family to gather and spend time together. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen g.

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

Beautiful house on a beautiful river

This is a house made for memorable vacations. Lode up on groceries and you never need to leave. Lots of places to gather and the river is perfect for swimming, fishing, and listening to.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Awesome

Beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

A river runs through your heart

This special home of the Wolds is an idyllic and rustic Spot to deepen relationships, laugh and play games and immerse yourself in a natural setting. We are thankful to have had this fabulous space for our family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

What a Spectacular Slice of Paradise!

There were 19 of us from ages 2 to 74. The property was just as described but we didn’t realize the true beauty of the cabins and natural surroundings until we got there. We lacked for nothing in the way of kitchen and dining amenities and adequate beds and baths. The fact that the only full baths (3) were in the main cabin never presented a problem. Dinner was at the huge table on the deck followed by outdoor games, fishing and a huge log fire with plenty of seating. A day in Glacier National Park, on Flathead Lake and on paddle boards on Swan Lake, all in reasonable proximity, added to the fun had by all. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a heavenly experience in Montana.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill S., Fairview Heights, Illinois

Spectacular location for a Family Reunion!

The photos don't do this property justice, each of the cabins are so unique and well thought out, there was plenty of space for our group of 20. We had some initial concerns with the bathrooms being in the main cabin but it wasn't an issue at all. Doug (the homeowner) was very helpful and showed us around the property upon arrival. The kitchen was well appointed with slow cookers, baking pans, knives, spices, and basics (sugar, flour, paper products, etc). There were also plenty of things for the kids to do, fishing poles for the kids pond, yard games, toys and video tapes, no one was ever bored! With the river right out the door, a fire pit, plenty of spots to relax, the pool and foosball tables, croquet and volleyball, this place is like your own personal camp! We loved it and hope to return sometime. Thank you Doug and Linda for sharing your little slice of heaven in Montana!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

troy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

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

Perfection

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Our biggest struggle was leaving
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Loved the eperience

I thought the property was even better than I was imagining. The kids had such a good time, the weather was perfect, the bathroom situation worked out great and the owner was awesome. What an awesome property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

What a wonderful location! Our family (8 adults, 5 children) takes a family vacation every summer. We all voted this as our best vacation ever! We loved being right on the river which was great for floating and fishing. The deer visited a couple times a day. The accommodations were perfect as was our host! We enjoyed being close to Bigfork and Glacier National Park. Our family definitely wants to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Perfect Family Reunion Spot

We enjoyed every minute of this peaceful, 5 cabin retreat! From fishing to smores to group games on the lawn to barbecuing, this place was perfect for it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Absolute heaven

We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our group of three families to stay and play in Montana. The view and river were magical and where we started and ended each day. Very homey with everything we needed. Great porch for dining, games and cards. Kids loved the bunkhouse and parents enjoyed the quiet of our own cabins. Good hiking and lakes nearby, and close enough for day trips to Glacier and Whitefish. Thank you, Doug, for sharing your family retreat with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect Setting for Family Reunions/Multiple families

We absolutely loved our stay...the location, the cabins, the porch, and of course the river. We had an extend family reunion(and kids from 9 to young adults) and to a family we all agreed the property exceeded our expectations. Set up perfectly for 30+ to play, converse, sit in water etc. and yet be in the "same" location. Good communication, reasonable pricing, and priceless location for groups like this. We'll be back...we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee D.

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

June

This property was just as advertising. Very nice home and beautiful area. Make sure to pack lots of mosquito repellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Porter F.

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

Amazaing!

This place was perfect. We caught a bunch of fish right off the deck, swam in the refreshing river, played games, & enjoyed the long summer nights! 10/10 would recommend. One thing noteworthy. For twenty guys, we had enough wifi to connect to for all of us. We weren't there to be on our cell phones but were able to have enough to connect with freidns and family who weren't with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billie H., Great Falls, Montana

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

Perfect Family Gathering

After not being able to see our family for over a year, this was the perfect retreat. Our four sons and their families made 12 of us, and everyone had room to gather as well as their own space. Everything we needed was there; the property is well stocked with just about everything you can think of. To be there together in such an incredibly beautiful location was a real treat, and the family is already talking about our next trip. True, there is no cell service, but the internet worked very well. One son had an online meeting he had to do, and he found that the signal in the office in the main house was stronger than in the cabins. One night the power went out and it meant everyone had to put down their phones. I loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

FANTASTIC FAMILY FLEXCATION!

Location, location, location! We looked at many retreats and chose this one based on: Location Remote Riverside Retreat was absolutely perfect for our family flexcation, flyfishing, floating, and hiking! Glacier International Airport - 60 minutes north. Glacier National Park - 90 minutes north. Cabins Main Cabin – Cozy two bedrooms, three bathrooms. We sat on the large deck overlooking the river every night to watch the sunset over the mountains as the river rolled by. Nice, well-equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, two fridges, and even a small fridge for beer/soda. Convenient washer and dryer on property and nice new linens and towels. Bunkhouse – Perfect for the kids! Plenty of indoor and outdoor games. Didn’t hear “I’m bored” once! Guest Cabins – Three additional two-story cabins circle the large lawn making for a very family-centric environment. Outside All the cabins were lit up with lights for plenty of light at night. We even caught sight of a few deer passing through! Fantastic firepit right out in front of the main cabin deck was perfect for s'mores. Main deck has a fun foosball table and a handcrafted pool table. WIFI worked great for our remote phone counseling jobs and our six kids school zoom classes and nightly movie binges. We even FaceTimed Grandma and Grandpa to include them in some of the fun. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F., Texas

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

Serenity Now :)

Doug, our host did a wonderful job helping us settle in to his beautiful and warm cabin. We spent every evening on the porch, watching the sunset, overlooking the Swan River. The setting was serene and secluded. And the cabin was well stocked with everything we needed for our week in the Swan Valley. We highly recommend staying at Doug’s park-like setting. We only used the main cabin, but clearly they could accommodate multiple families with the multiple cabins on property. When Mother Nature tossed us a challenge, Doug was very quick to help us out. Overall, we had a great and memorable time.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No cell service and basically no wifi

First, I understand the point for many is get off the grid. And if you want a vacation guaranteed not to be able to use your phone 90% of the trip, this is the place for you. There is ZERO cell reception. Your only choices are the owners land line and wifi calling. So pair that with horrible wifi (even with the 3 extenders we bought after arriving) & you get nothing. For our working trip this was unacceptable. I communicated my outrage that the listing does not mention this to the owner as soon as I booked & the data was finally provided in the details of the booking only. This is not okay though his answer was worse. His answer was simply that they currently had a tech company running their business & have had zero complaints. After staying there myself I know this is impossible & further lies told by the owner. His son arrived on our property the third day to fix the sprinklers and we discussed this. It got no better despite his attempts & then two additional days of him coming to the property still no better. Finally he said it could only handle 5 devices. So basically unless you are 1 single family with probably just one child, you will have zero ways to communicate to the outside world, search for activities to do or even ask the owner for help through VRBO where there is a record of your conversation. This is not per the listing. Now that that is out of the way, the cabins are decent as long as you’re okay with no running water, which didn’t bother us. The main cabin has 3 full bathrooms With showers (though don’t try to shower at the exact same time as another). The bunk house has 1 toilet and cold water only and the other 3 cabins each have 2 beds & no running water, toilet, etc. The “first cabin” had a baby gate which was great for me, my husband and our 18 mo old. After purchasing a pack n play we discovered they had one in the 2nd cabin. So now they have 2 if any of you are bringing littles. They had 2 fridges which was very convenient for our 3 families all with kids ranging 6 mo to 13 years. We didn’t use their games except fooseball. But they do have a pool table on the deck as well. There are no dressers anywhere on property. The space is definitely serene, though that water is very frigid so please go in prepared for that. There is deer that come into the property constantly & while we were warned of bears & mountain lions none appeared on our trip Highly recommend Narrowpath Adventures!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Perry P., Everson, USA

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

Better than advertised

Amazingly peaceful beautiful setting and home. Place to play place to relax place to read place to fish place to be. We are a large family and everyone - everyone loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Excellent get away it's a little piece of heaven.

Heavenly

10/10 Excellent

Brenna W.

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

Phenomenal space in a beautiful setting

Our stay here was far beyond expectation. The property looks even better in person, the setting is beyond compare, and amenities made our week comfortable. The family who owns the property has clearly have taken good care of it and have incorporated their personal touches and skills into the character of the buildings. The setting is serene and right on the river with a mountain backdrop. Would absolutely recommend to family and friends and will likely try to use this spot for a reunion in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

The Best

So great. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Doug Wold

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We are a 5th-generation Montana family who has been in hospitality since 1910. We love to share the beauty and grandeur that is Montana. We played host to all sorts of events over the decades. In recent years, most of our guests have found our Swan River Retreat the perfect place for their family gatherings.

Why they chose this property

We bought these 10 acres in 2000 and built our family retreat. We rebuilt and enlarged the main cabin and built three smaller guest cabins.

We had so much company, we next built a bunkhouse with 8 bunks, a half-bath, and two bedrooms, each with a loft. We lived at the retreat for about 4 months a year for about 10 years. It is nicely furnished with quality items.

Ten years ago we decided to share it with guests and make it available as a vacation rental. We have been fortunate in that our guests have all been very respectful of the property, and understand it is special, and not a regular commercial venture.

What makes this property unique

Magnificent waterfront, inspiring mountain views and sunsets; family recreation on a wonderful river with countless activities of every description.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests