Beautiful Whitefish destination!

Guest: Donna (Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

We (three couples) rented this lovely home in the fall. The accomodations are wonderful: large bedrooms with king beds and private baths. They are situated in different parts of the house so we all had private space. The kitchen and living area are perfect for gathering! The weather was wet and cool so we were unable to enjoy the deck, which has a beautiful view of the Whitefish lake. The house in is great condition. It was a perfect place to stay! Thanks to Anna for all her help making our stay so enjoyable,

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great place for a family vacation!

Guest: Kathy (Santa Rosa, CA )
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Our wonderful stay in Whitefish was made even more fantastic due to our place of stay. We loved this vacation home! It was inviting, very clean and large enough for us and our 13 year old twins. The beds were so comfortable. It truly was a beautiful place that turned into our "temporary" home for our stay. Anna was just the sweetest and most accommodating person to work with! Thank you so much!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Sunset Ridge House - June 18-28

Guest: Jeff (Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We had a great time in Whitefish! The rental was perfect for our needs. With three couples, the three master suites with king beds and private bathrooms were cherished. Our 7 year-old loved the bunk beds and our toddler enjoyed the pack-n-play in the spacious walk-in closet. We prepared the majority of our meals at the house, the kitchen was well equipped with all the comforts of home. Dining on the deck was our favorite time of day. The location of the home was great, very easy to find and very quiet. It's a short ride up to the Whitefish Mountain Resort, the kids loved the Alpine slide and gondola ride to the top of Big Mountain. Downtown Whitefish is just 2 minutes away, the Whitefish Lodge has great food and cocktails. Tupelo Grill was excellent if you're looking for something a little more upscale. Also, if you're there in the summer months, check out the Farmers Market. The home was in excellent shape, very clean and welcoming. Anna, the property manager, was also very helpful in the planning of our trip, thank you, Anna! If we ever go back to Whitefish, this is where we want to stay. We highly recommend the Sunset Ridge home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Pat, Max, Carol, Benny, Sue & Lar (-)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

The property is better than described! Nestled in the forest, it was perfect for our three-adult couples; close enough to Whitefish, but out of the hustle-bustle of tourism. The house’s physical layout was also ideal; everyone had their own privacy as the bedrooms are on opposite ends or located on the lower level; with common areas (living room, kitchen and dinning room) between for relaxation, conversation and camaraderie. We didn’t experience any of the hot water issues noted by others, but perhaps we just planned better with that thought in mind. Clean, comfortable and well-maintained. Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway.Original review on homeaway WEB site, rental #p183164.

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PERFECT HOUSE FOR OUR NEEDS

Guest: Mom Jenny (Belfair, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

Our rental was for the wedding week of our son. The three bedrooms provided separation for our two other adult children's families (which meant that as hosts, we did not have the largest "master" bedroom as the master has a bunk bed with a double sized lower and a single top). As hosts, we had a slightly smaller, but fine, bedroom on the main floor just off the living room to the right in the picture. Great mattresses! Our objective was to have a house comfortable for our family but which could accommodate many coming and going wedding guests who might stop by in the common areas. This worked very well with the open kitchen, living room and deck all melding together for a group of about 30 one evening. One note: this is a split level house with the entry between levels. One guest was in a wheelchair which we did manage to get up to the living level with some strong men. The property was in great shape and easy to maintain. A Safeway was a direct shot about 3 miles away on the main road from Whitefish. We didn't manage to get the living room TV to broadcast mode, but had little time for that anyway. A second TV and internet access on the lower level were used by children and connecting adults. The chairlift up the mountain, a float trip from West Glacier, Glacier Park, a boat rental on the Lake were all things guests enjoyed in mild early August weather. Very pleasant Anna was helpful with questions before and during the stay.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Mom Jenny (-)
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

Our rental was for the wedding week of our son. The three bedrooms provided separation for our two other adult children's families (which meant that as hosts, we did not have the largest "master" bedroom as the master has a bunk bed with a double sized lower and a single top). As hosts, we had a slightly smaller, but fine, bedroom on the main floor just off the living room to the right in the picture. Great mattresses! Our objective was to have a house comfortable for our family but which could accommodate many coming and going wedding guests who might stop by in the common areas. This worked very well with the open kitchen, living room and deck all melding together for a group of about 30 one evening. One note: this is a split level house with the entry between levels. One guest was in a wheelchair which we did manage to get up to the living level with some strong men. The property was in great shape and easy to maintain. A Safeway was a direct shot about 3 miles away on the main road from Whitefish. We didn't manage to get the living room TV to broadcast mode, but had little time for that anyway. A second TV and internet access on the lower level were used by children and connecting adults. The chairlift up the mountain, a float trip from West Glacier, Glacier Park, a boat rental on the Lake were all things guests enjoyed in mild early August weather. Very pleasant Anna was helpful with questions before and during the stay. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children. Original review on homeaway WEB site, rental #p183164.

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Outstanding

Guest: Pat, Max, Carol, Benny, Sue & Larry (LA, UT, & WI)
Date of Stay: 08/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

The property is better than described! Nestled in the forest, it was perfect for our three-adult couples; close enough to Whitefish, but out of the hustle-bustle of tourism. The house’s physical layout was also ideal; everyone had their own privacy as the bedrooms are on opposite ends or located on the lower level; with common areas (living room, kitchen and dinning room) between for relaxation, conversation and camaraderie. We didn’t experience any of the hot water issues noted by others, but perhaps we just planned better with that thought in mind. Clean, comfortable and well-maintained.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Close, Spacious, Cook's Dream, Scrumptious beds

Guest: Larry M (Spokane Washington)
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

Anna the hostess/cleaner is a hoot – she said that she wouldn’t stay and watch the Super Bowl with 6 guys because she gets to excited – She is efficient and helpful. Size – We had room for six 50-60 year old ski bums with no complaining and only minimal snoring noises. The Kitchen was great with access to both sides of the bar and lots of counter space. All the essentials were there. I had a huge closet in the basement – I think that it could have doubled for another bedroom. Proximity – Soooo close to the Big Mountain road. What a plus to be able to be on the mountain in 10-15 minutes The garages are great with 8’ high doors so that we could drive in with the ski racks on my Trooper. It is such a bonus to have a garage. Last year we rented one without and so I really appreciated it. Cleanliness - Spotless Beds – I had the downstairs bedroom and the bed was scrumptious. I even heard reports that the hide- a- beds were great. One of the guys did put a piece of plywood under the mattress in the futon though. Treats – The basket of treats was a very nice touch. We ate some while we watched TV and took some skiing with us. I agree with another reviewer who suggested some sort of recycling facilitation. One suggestion is to check the programing of the thermostat which was set about 12 hours out of phase.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Larry M (-)
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

Anna the hostess/cleaner is a hoot – she said that she wouldn’t stay and watch the Super Bowl with 6 guys because she gets to excited – She is efficient and helpful. Size – We had room for six 50-60 year old ski bums with no complaining and only minimal snoring noises. The Kitchen was great with access to both sides of the bar and lots of counter space. All the essentials were there. I had a huge closet in the basement – I think that it could have doubled for another bedroom. Proximity – Soooo close to the Big Mountain road. What a plus to be able to be on the mountain in 10-15 minutes The garages are great with 8’ high doors so that we could drive in with the ski racks on my Trooper. It is such a bonus to have a garage. Last year we rented one without and so I really appreciated it. Cleanliness - Spotless Beds – I had the downstairs bedroom and the bed was scrumptious. I even heard reports that the hide- a- beds were great. One of the guys did put a piece of plywood under the mattress in the futon though. Treats – The basket of treats was a very nice touch. We ate some while we watched TV and took some skiing with us. I agree with another reviewer who suggested some sort of recycling facilitation. One suggestion is to check the programing of the thermostat which was set about 12 hours out of phase. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway.Original review on homeaway WEB site, rental #p183164.

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GREAT STAY!!

Guest: MK (Milk River, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 12/28/08 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

Well furnished, lovely decor. Had all the amenities for our grand children from sippy cups to crib. Very spacious for everyone in the family. Plenty of towels, blankets and bedding. Close to ski hill and down town Whitefish. Did run out of hot water a couple of times in the morning.....but could of been prevented if we were more cautious at this time. The property is well maintained and friendly service. We recommend this place to everyone!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.