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Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy

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Property grounds
Outdoor Living Views Every Direction
entrance driveway
part of wrap around deck entire front of house
hot tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Echo Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Flathead Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy

This iconic Montana Luxury Riverhouse is situated in the heart of Flathead Valley and convenient to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish and Kalispell Airport. This affordable family oriented home on almost one private, sunny, riverfront acre features gorgeous views with direct river access. Abundant lawn with fire pit and outside furniture and hammock plus hot tub invites wilderness enjoyment in comfort.

If you like to fly fish, this is your place. Enjoy world class fly fishing right out the back door for prized Rainbow trout. From the deck, the hot tub, fire pit or hammock, your family and friends can watch eagles and ospreys fish the river with you. Geese and ducks are plentiful in Swan River's cool, sparkling babbling water with deer and wild turkeys sometimes visiting the front yard.

Float down the Swan River on inflatable rafts and tubes provided plus get some exercise on the four adult 21 speed mountain bikes, Play croquet and enjoy other fun outdoor games to promote family memories.

Quiet and tranquil, this home is a perfect base for day trips to explore all that Montana has to offer. The artist village of Bigfork is close with galleries, restaurants, breweries, shopping, golf, live theater, horseback riding and tours on Flathead Lake. Water recreational sports like whitewater rafting, diving, sailing and boating means there is something for everyone close by for every member of the family.

Glacier National Park, arguably one of our most scenic national parks, is less than an hour away. Also nearby are Crane Mountain and Jewel Basin, popular for hiking and spectacular scenery. The Bob Marshall Wilderness, a little farther away, with day or overnight pack trips into pristine wilderness.

The home features a king bed in a huge, separate master suite with walk in closet that sports oversized tub and cedar sauna. Queen beds are in the second bedroom and the spacious loft. The gourmet kitchen has hardwood cabinetry and granite counter tops and is fully equipped with everything a chef requires. Expansive floor plan provides spectacular water and wilderness views from every room. A bonus family entertainment room has a high ceiling open to the loft and a wood burning pot belly stove with big screen TV. The living room offers a gas fireplace overlooking the yard, river and forest. Linens and towels are provided in this immaculate and clean home. Bedrooms are air conditioned.

The property also offers a new, very high end cottage as as separate rental. We will list it with VRBO once furnishings are complete and we have photos. It has a master BR with a queen Murphy bed, an adjoining room with a double bed, an exquisite kitchen with a luxury dining "island" and in unit full laundry. Awesome views of the river. Fully air conditioned.

Summer regional promotions provide a lot of entertaining options including music festivals, rodeos and farmers markets. Early August means that for two or three weeks there are world famous Flathead Lake Cherries for purchase from any of a number of roadside stands. Shop the Ferndale Market just minutes away --- a complete outdoors outfitter. Winter means cross country skiing, snowmobiling and all recreational activities that are this area's winter wonderland.

Montana means Nature. The experience will refresh your soul and spirit. Please check out our reviews to hear what our guests have to say.

Property manager

Bob Hansen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Cats & number of pets to be approved by Host
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon 48 hours of booking acceptance, you will be required to answer a series of questions via Vrbo inbox.
Host is within his right to cancel the reservation is guest is deemed not a good fit. Pet waste must be picked up on a daily basis.
Renter must notify Host within 2 days of check-in of any existing conditions that are out of the ordinary

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flathead Lake and Flathead National Forest, while Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights. Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also worth visiting. 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

  • Echo Lake - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Wayfarers State Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Flathead Lake - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 20 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Mexico Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Montana Home 3 BR w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Premier Fishing Spot + Privacy located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Flathead National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Swan Valley and Wayfarers State Park. Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Riecke's Bayside Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

barbara n., Laguna Beach, CA

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

Swan River House Vacation

Bob was an outstanding host and the property exceeded expectation. Perfect location for a family of fishermen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Perfect for R&R

We had a great time at Bob’s property! First he was a fantastic host who made the entire process from booking to leaving smooth and easy. Our favorite part was taking in the river and wildlife with a cup of coffee every morning. The yard and view are even better in person. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia w.

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

Sheer Bliss

We had the best time on Rippling Waters! The beautiful river was our playground and we floated, fished and just enjoyed the beauty of it all. The home was so comfortable and well appointed and the owner was so dear and helpful. It was the best place to celebrate my birthday with my family!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana L.

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

Little slice of Heaven

Perfect Montana vacation base! Our family enjoyed this property tremendously! Hot tub, fire pit, hammock, fishing, tubing, and playing in the river right in the backyard, sauna, can’t get better than this! The layout of the house worked perfectly for our large group. We made all of our meals in the house kitchen and on the grill, the house had everything we needed. Bob was the best host, he even shared his raspberry patch and honey from his bees with us! We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

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

Lake County

This was one of our best vacations. The house was so beautiful and accomodating. The owners, Bob and his wife went out of their way to provide us with rafts, bikes, outdoor games etc. The view of the river everyday from the house was spectacular! It was truly a very special place for us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Can't wait to go back!

This house on Swan River is the best rental we have had in 10 years of coming to the Bigfork area! The kitchen was stocked with everything you might need for making meals along with a pantry full of helpful items. The house was clean and had plenty of extra blankets, towels, and linens for our week-long stay. Each day we enjoyed watching the ducks and deer out in they yard and river, along with friendly people floating by the house. Access to kayaks and tubes for enjoying the river was a definite bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit B.

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

River Runs Through It

If you are looking for a magical getaway on a special property, then look no further than this one. First, the property host, Bob is an extremely nice person who makes you feel right at home immediately! He was there to greet us personally and took the time to show us all the amenities. The house itself was immaculate and was very well appointed with everything you need for your vacation. The property is right on the river and nothing could be more peaceful than just listening to the water rolling over the rocks while have a glass of wine in the hot tub! I cant recommend Bob and this property enough. So when you are ready to treat yourself to something truly special, book this home! Sincerely, Kit Boyd
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott E., Kansas City, USA

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

Better than expected

Pictures can be deceiving, but not this time. It was better than advertised. House was spotless, yard was manicured, Bob was the perfect gentleman. Had a black bear visit the back yard! Super cool! Big Fork is a great small town. Make sure to get a burger at the A Bar just down the road. Only an hour to the entrance of Glacier State Park. Would definitely stay here when we go back. Thanks Bob.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Beauty and tranquility

We spent a week at this clean and functional home within a gorgeous setting. Place was stocked well with table essentials and recreational stuff for games floating and touring all of which were use for great enjoyment . When time and circumstance permit we’d love to come back for an extended stay. The owner was pleasant accommodating and responsive to all requests
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M., Saratoga, CA

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

Wonderful vacation in Big Sky country!

Beautiful house right along the Swan River. Perfect place for your family to enjoy hiking, fishing, floating the swan river or whatever you like to do. Bob was an incredibly friendly and gracious host. Made sure everything was perfect for us and very accommodating. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Family trip to Glacier National Park

Pictures are 100% accurate, beautiful property!! We really enjoyed sitting at the fire by the river at night. It is so very peaceful. We were also lucky enough to see deer and a black bear come through the yard!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy Q.

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

Beautiful riverfront home

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. Peaceful location on the river with an easy drive to explore Big Fork, Kalispell, Whitefish and Glacier National Park; it’s clean, comfortable with every amenity we could wish for, including a friendly and responsive host. We hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Fantastic!

We loved our stay on the Swan River. The house was as listed and perfect for our family of 4 plus grandparents. The boys loved playing in the yard and the river. We floated in the kayak and tube, enjoyed the hot tub and sauna, and spent a great deal of time enjoying the large deck listening to the sounds of the river and watching the neighborhood deer. The location was great - close enough to town and activities but very quiet and peaceful. Bob was friendly, responsive and very helpful to accommodate us last minute after a local fire pushed us out of another rental. What a blessing in disguise! If we are back in the area we would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Perfect stay on Swan River

Spacious and comfortable riverfront property. The backyard deck and lawn perfect for relaxing and enjoying sights and sounds of the beautiful Swan River. Very peaceful and serene. Our host Bob was very friendly and helpful. Great and easy communication before and during our stay. We had fresh picked strawberries from the garden waiting for us in fridge upon arrival. Nice Bicycles and float toys available for use made stay extra fun. Spacious kitchen and laundry room provided comforts of home for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Place

We enjoyed our time on the river and the house. Enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Weather not very good so the house made hanging out together good.

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Great location on the river

Wonderful location on the Swan River. We went tubing and fly fishing right outside the back door. Bob provided 4 bikes so we cruised the surrounding area often. Clean house and comfortable home feeling. We did struggle a little in the evenings with the TV and using Roku but we didn't mind, given the wonderful peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Will be back

Great place , location and host. Perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

What a wonderful house!

We will go back many times.

10/10 Excellent

Holomon N., Salt Lake City, UT USA

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

Relaxing retreat

My husband and I took our Golden Retriever w/ us for a quiet get away from Utah’s heat. We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place: spacious, fabulous grounds, river access, places to walk, well equipped, very responsive owner couple, clean hot tub, and very quiet and secluded. We will return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Guaranteed Relaxation

We had a wonderful time. Bob meet us at the house to walk us through and we felt comfortable with everything when he left. We caught rainbow trout in the river, went kayaking and tubing, went on walks and bike rides and had a lot of down time with our family around the fire pit. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Wes C.

The house was great, location was great. And Bob was very accommodating.

Only isues were the hot tube was not working, but Bob made sure to let me know before we arrived. And the internet was very slow. Other than that it was a great place and we will for sure be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

shirley i.

beautiful, out of this world!!

When we arrived everything was clean and welcoming. The beauty of the river and woods took our breath away. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephen a.

The River House is an awesome place to stay!

From the moment we pulled up into the driveway, we knew this was the right choice. Every detail has been thought of and provided. Thank you Bob and Jan for all you have done to make our stay for 2 weeks next to perfect. We stay in many VRBO and ABB properties all over the world each year and this place ranks right up there with the best. With two full separate suites and a great kitchen, plenty of deck space with amazing Swan River frontage this is a great get away if you are planning to visit Glacier, Flathead and the Swan areas. Of course Bigfork is a wonderful small community with plenty to do if we do decide to run into town. But always come back at some point to sit by the River and listen to the water run over the rocks...it is an incredible experience. You can walk right into the river to cool off, hop on a raft and tube down the river or toss a line into one of a few great trout holes for great sport. This is a wonderful family or two/three couple get away with plenty of room to all spread. I highly recommend Rippling Waters. cheers Steve, Chris and the Command Sisters
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neuman S.

Excellent Property - Sliker family 08/2017

Property was well kept and very clean. Furnishings were very thorough. Kitchen, bathroom, even rafts for floating the river and fishing rods. Owner was very friendly and made you feel at home. Great location on the river and easy access to both Flathead Lake and Glacier. Would highly recommend for either a quiet get away or family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sarah m.

Beautiful spot

Great place to fly fish, or watch an osprey do it for you. Floating the river was also great with rafts provided. Only negative was no AC, other than that the home was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bob Hansen

Host profile image
Long time resident of Southern California I have spent much of the last three years in Big Fork with my daughter who has lived here for 6 years. I love the quietness, the natural beauty and the closeness to nature which is missing in city living. My purpose is to make opportunities for families to experience the beauty, awesomeness and order of nature. I will be making upgrades to the property and furnishings but these photos reflect the home as it is at this point in time!

Why they chose this property

The home is so comfortable and in an idyllic setting surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife. Yet close to town. A perfect base for exploring Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and the galleries, shops and restaurants in Bigfork. Or relaxing, reading and watching the wonders of nature.

Languages:

English