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Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake

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Watching the sun go down over the dock from our beach
Amazing sunsets over Flathead Lake from the east shore!
View of beach and lake from the deck
The spacious dock gives easy access to swimming and watersports on the lake
Lots of outdoor furniture to gather and enjoy time at the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12114.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Wayfarers State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4, Guest Cabin

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake

This three-bedroom Lake Cabin with a detached Guest Cabin and Bunkhouse has been in the same family for over 75 years. The expansive front deck is steps away from one hundred feet of private rock beach with a large dock, recently redone. Each of the three bedrooms in the Cabin features a comfortable Queen-sized bed. The Guesthouse has a Queen with a Twin trundle bed and the Bunkhouse has a Twin bunk bed. The house has two full baths which were expanded and completely redone in the summer of 2021. There is a small full bath in the Guesthouse. The large kitchen is fully equipped and was completely renovated in the summer of2022 with all new stainless steel appliances, expanded cabinets, and lots of butcherblock counterspace. There are comfortable leather couches in the living room looking out toward the lake. The deck offers both a covered and an open area with tables and seating for 16 people. At the beach there are more umbrella tables, chairs, and chaise lounges to enjoy the lake up close and a covered patio on the boathouse. Ample parking, a large picnic table, gas grill, and an outdoor wood-fired griddle are available as well. This cozy historic cabin is not fancy, but well-kept with all the amenities. Perfect for families with kids who want to make lifetime memories together! Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Note: we are preparing for a major expansion of the cabin, so in the transition there are elements (like siding and carpet) suffering from deferred maintenance. Thanks for your understanding!

Property manager

Bob Rognlien

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for up to four couples and four kids
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inquire if you want to bring a pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Evidence of smoking will forfeit the deposit.
No excessive noise before 8 AM or after 10 PM. Violation could forfeit the deposit.
No parking on the neighbor's property.

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 birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 on the waterfront. Flathead Lake and Wayfarers State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves 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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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wayfarers State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Echo Lake - 18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Saloon and Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead Lake, Wayfarers State Park and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

vacation

This property suited our family very well. It had a lived in feel which we loved. There were so many things to do right there at the house that we could have been content without going anywhere. We did enjoy our outings, but it felt like home to return. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful view! The house was lovely and sweet and exactly what we needed for our time together. It is an older cabin so there were some untidy aspects
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Another great stay at this wonderful property!

Love coming back here, and looking forward to our next stay. Great location and the perfect setup for our family. Very close to Big Fork and the public boat ramp was super convenient. The driveway is super easy for a trailer and cars. Well equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities, wonderful deck, dock, and beach area. ⛱️
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful and fun

We came off season and it was still awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee W., Roberts, USA

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

Great experience!

Incredible property. Loved the "Cabin at the lake" look and feel, really took us back to the summer at the lake days for sure. Very comfortable furnishings, wonderfully remodeled bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we could ask for. Didn't have opportunity to use BBQs/smokers, but the 'cook patio' looked really well outfitted. Very quiet location (granted it was not the high season). Really solid and spacious dock. Definitely looking forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was close to Bigfork and gave my family some much needed time to reconnect with each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

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

Lovely lake escape

Amazing view and lake access. So much room for friends and family. Close to amenities, but had everything we didn’t know we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R., United States

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

Beautiful retreat

Loved the views and sitting on the spacious deck over the lake. Newly redone bathrooms and new appliances very nice. Lots of seating inside and out. Enjoyed the blooming lilacs! Fireplace is beautiful feature and lends to the history of the home. Kids loved the swings and trying to skip rocks. Very peaceful place, look forward to returning. Plenty of room for our large family, bunk room could use some tlc but otherwise a great property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

Lakefront weekend

Great piece of property right on the lake, cabin feel with comfortable beds and bathrooms, everything was stocked especially the kitchen, pack your bag with clothes, nothing else is needed, except you food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

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

Spartan Weekend

It is always a gamble this time of year whether it'll be rain or shine. God decided rain this year. This made us stay inside most of the time. The main cabin had plenty of room for us 11. It was clean and quiet. The bunkhouse had spiders and we couldn't get the electric to work, so we stayed in the main cabin. The beds were soft but clean, although I would prefer an air matress next time as my back doesnt like soft. The remodeled areas were beautiful. A lot of wood for a lot of people with children and men to remember to care for. Seems a risky choice in a rental property. The pizza grill, ice machine, and smoker were closed for the season but we were able to use the BBQ and the oven inside. Town was but a short drive. The main showerheads held no water pressure making it difficult to rinse long hair. The washing machine didn't wash the Spartan mud away but probably works well for normal clothing. Curious what the ceiling tiles are made of. The TV is not new enough for streaming, with or without an HDMI cable or cast app. The blueray player is only new enough for regular Amazon prime, no added channels. It does not support Hulu or Netflix. I would recommend a newer TV or blue ray player as the internet worked well. Normally we would've been outside and not worried about the TV but again, weather did not permit that this time. Overall 4 out of 5. I would come back now that I know what to expect and I would plan a little better. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha C.

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

Great Hidden Gem

Our family had a great reunion here and absolutely loved the cabin! It felt like we could relax, be comfortable and make ourselves right at home. The view is incredible and we enjoyed using the canoe and launching our own kayaks from the rock beach. Thank you for a wonderful week of memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Family Cabin Stay

The weather was unseasonably cool and wet, but we had a very pleasant stay nonetheless. This family cabin has charm and the location is just fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesson P.

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

Bachelor Party

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arleesa P.

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

Highly recommended

Fun lakeside cabin with beautiful views in all directions. Had a great time with my family there, thanks for opening your home for people to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

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

Awesome place for a great family get together

Nice place large enough for our family, and it had everything we needed. We specifically wanted a place with a boat dock, so that was great. Conveniently close to town and the scenery was beautiful. We definitely hope to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ginny R.

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

Fantastic Stay

Extended family came together to honor a deceased loved one and the cabin provided an excellent place to gather. The cabin is clean and very comfortable and allowed seven adults and a child to spend time together with ease. The newly renovated bathrooms in the main cabin are beautiful! We also enjoyed the beach area and the deck immensely. I would very much like to come back again next season. :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

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

Awesome cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay. Cabin was clean and stocked. It really has the cabin feel to it. Hopefully we will be coming back! Thank you for letting us stay at your cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

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

Great Family Cabin

Great spot for our family vacation. The property offered many different sleeping areas which were perfect for our family of grandparents, kids, and grandchildren. Awesome beach area great for bonfires, rock throwing, and watching sunsets. Despite what the listing states it does have internet which was a bonus for those of us working from “home”. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy this cabin next year!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy O.

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

Beautiful location for family vacation

Very comfortable family place and great location. Nice to have access to canoe to supplement our other water toys. Thanks to the Rognlien family for renting their family cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky J., Billings, MT

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

Awesome

This was our second time staying at the Rognlien Family cabin. We really appreciate the gorgeous location RIGHT ON Flathead Lake and a ways OFF the highway. The house is stocked with all you need to cook and relax and enjoy yourselves. The boat house is full of goodies for the water-a bonus to the great property. Our kiddos also loved the new addition of the swings in the back yard this year! The cabin isn’t fancy, but totally comfortable and functional- A great value when comparing vacation properties. We plan to make trips here a family tradition. Thank you for sharing this haven with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Cindy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

View

The view from the deck and closeness to the water is one of the best. Most of the house, and guest house were comfortable. However, the bathrooms were outdated. The bedroom with attached bathroom was pretty bad. The toilet is low, in a corner and the floor is rotted. The shower is a single one and the door opens in. Only a child can use it. The outside is moldy. Until bathroom repairs are made, property cleaned up, railing on the steps fixed etc I wouldn’t return. We enjoyed being outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh S., Spokane

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

Great Place on the Lake

Perfect little spot on the lake that has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil N.

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

Beautiful

We will be back

10/10 Excellent

cameron b.

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

Very Nice and Comfortable Stay

We had a great time in Montana. The location of house is almost perfect. Bigfork is a neat little town and has just about everythingy you would need. Glacier National Park is just 45 mins or so down the road as well. Very comfortable, non-pretensious house. Felt very comfortable there. The lake access is amazing and wonderful. The only issue we had was the smoke from the west coast fires. But of course, not the fault of anyone in Montana. Great time - would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Location of property is great. It would have been nice if there were pictures of the kitchen and living room on listing. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bob Rognlien

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We are an extended family that stretches back five generations in the Flathead Valley.

Why they chose this property

Our grandfather bought this property at the close of World War II and built the original cabin, which has been expanded and improved over the years. It is the site of generations of wonderful family memories and traditions. We hope you will make memories and form traditions of your own here.

What makes this property unique

The large deck with plenty of outdoor seating allows you to enjoy the incredible lake views in summer weather. Less than 100 feet away, the beach and dock give full access to enjoy this pristine glacier-cut freshwater lake. The property is located minutes south of the quaint resort town of Bigfork which offers everything you need plus great restaurants, an excellent seasonal playhouse, and one of the top rated golf courses in the country. The detached Guest Cabin offers privacy for a couple or a family of four and the Bunkhouse is designed for children. The cabin is comfortable, but not fancy. It is perfect for families with kids and we will allow well-behaved pets, but they cannot be left unattended, allowed on the furniture, or allowed to enter our neighbors' property. No smoking or vaping allowed.

Languages:

English