'Bella Vista' Overlooking Beautiful Flathead Lake

• Bella Vista

  Bella Vista

  • Guest mel
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  A spacious beautiful new home with every amenity needed and more. We had our whole family together for New Years week and it was such a perfect home to all be together in. The view from the living room is unbelievable, and the outdoor hot tub shared the same beaufitul view of the lake. The kitchen had amazing appliances and kitchen wear, the bathrooms are beautiful and spacious, the laundry room is a must when skiing! The corner tub in the master bath is such a nice luxury as well. I would highly recommend this rental property to anyone.

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

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• Perfect for us!

  Perfect for us!

  • Guest Papa and Grannymaw
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  We were so happy to find Bella Vista for our relaxing stay. Thank you Robin and Patti for your prompt, attentive responses. We've stayed in many vrbo homes, and this one welcomed us like family! We've never had fresh, locally roasted coffee beans left on the counter, or chocolates ... or numerous toys and games in a fun kids closet ... or a decorated Christmas tree ... or food staples, pots n pans, dishes, utensils, appliances,etc. galore! We like to cook so it was wonderful to have so many necessities right there. Even cookbooks! The home was very beautiful and tastefully decorated, well laid out and efficient. More extras ... the ping-pong table, 2nd. kitchen, outdoor seating areas (one with a firepit), the hot tub. All at a very quiet, restful location with the lake and mountains in view. We just wished we could have stayed longer! Another kind Patti-gesture ... calling and offering to send our 'forgotten' sack of clothes! So sweet of her. We would definitely recommend this property.The compiled local info on the website was very helpful too,

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

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• Awesome House and Lake views!

  Awesome House and Lake views!

  • Guest RBY
  • Date of stay 10/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/06/12
  Robin and Patti...thanks for opening up your home! Drop dead views, awesome house and well furnished...the ping pong table was a hit as well as the privacy of the location although it is 5 minutes to Tamarack Brewery, 10 minutes to Kalispell and Bigfork and a short bike ride to the lake...We all loved it! You will love it too....

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

  Owner response: What a great idea having your Christian men’s retreat at Bella Vista. It was enjoyable hearing what God is doing in your lives and in Canada. Thank you for your kind review and leaving our place so nice and clean. What a bunch of great guys!!! Robin and Patti

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• A Little Slice of Heaven

  A Little Slice of Heaven

  • Guest Sharon
  • Date of stay 08/30/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  Bella Vista is truly a little slice of heaven on earth. The view from the deck of this home is amazing;. If we had done nothing more than relax on the deck taking in God's beautiful creation...we would have been perfectly satisfied. However, there is much to do and see close by, so we had time to do all the things available to us. The home is stunning; open, warm, comfortable and decorated beautifully. We felt right at home with all of the comforts of our own homes. Patti and Robin are gracious, warm and very accomodating. They felt like family to us. This is a great home for a family vacation. Children as well as adults. My grandsons, 8 and 5, had a blast and didn't want to leave. We absolutely will be returning again soon; maybe this time to take advantage of the cold weather and snow. You can't go wrong staying at Bella Vista.

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

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• A versatile property...and you only unpack once!

  A versatile property...and you only unpack once!

  • Guest Hiker
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  Better than advertised. Photos are helpful but view is much more colorful. Immaculate property where everything we needed was present, clean, and ready. Convenient to airport and a major grocery store is about 10 miles away. Patti and Robin were readily available, but the info they sent before arrival prepped us so well, we never called them. They thought of everything...don't know how they arranged for the doe and 2 fawns to show up every morning as if on cue, or how they arranged for the birds to build their nest off the front porch where we could see the baby birds, but they were there too. The kitchen had the right mix of equipment. The view was so great we cooked and dined at the property every night, allowing us to enjoy our wine, save money, and have real family dinners at the dining table that seated all 8 of us. Additionally it was easy to make sandwiches for lunch on hikes or drives the next day. We used the gas grill almost every day esp for fish and vegetables (grabbed a grill basket at last minute from home, but bet there will be one in the house shortly after Patti reads this). We spent several days hiking in Glacier NP, a 45-minute drive. The hot tub was a welcome sight after an 11 mile hike or after a long day driving or flying. A day trip to Couer d'Alene, 3.5 hours away, was pretty with ever-changing landscape. That day others in our party were happy to explore Somers, chill at the house, and be repeat customers at Tamarack Brewing for lunch. One day some family members hired a guide through Lakestream Fly Fishing Shop in Whitefish for a trip on the Flathead River with much success and others drove the shores of Flathead Lake to explore artsy Bigfork and the cherry orchards on the other side; fresh cherries were superb. I did leave sleep deprived because I did not want to miss the Montana night sky and would not lower the blinds in the master bedroom. The Eastern star hanging so bright and low over the mountains should not be missed. Found myself sitting on the deck at 4 a.m. one clear night. Was treated to 3 falling stars in a short time. Thanks Patti and Robin for sharing your beautiful property. What a fun week!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

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• AWESOME!!!!

  AWESOME!!!!

  • Guest Kathy
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  There are no words to describe the detail of the beauty of this home! The pictures DO NOT do it justice! We really appreciate Robin and Patty sharing this "Heaven On Earth" and being such wonderful and caring owners! We hope to visit again and again!

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

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• Outstanding Property

  Outstanding Property

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/02/12
  This was the third time my family has rented a property on Flathead land and this was by far the best property. The view and amenities more than made up for not being on the water, Our group was 4 families that included 4 children under 7 years of age. There was plenty of space for everyone. The layout of the home is ideal for any group of our size. The quality of workmanship in the home was outstanding and the landscaping and grounds were very well done. The view from the deck and three of the bedrooms is one of the most amazing of anywhere I have been in the world. The photos on the website do not do justice to the home or view. Access to most of the Flathead valley was outstanding. The price was a good value for the all this property had to offer. The property was very clean and easy to keep clean. The visit from the owner a short time after we arrived was a nice touch.

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

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• Honeymoon trip

  Honeymoon trip

  • Guest Scott F.
  • Date of stay 05/29/12
  • Review Submitted 06/06/12
  'Bella Vista' is an accurate description. The view from the house is lovely. My wife and I had a wonderful time relaxing in the hot tub while enjoying the mountains and lake. Also, we enjoyed watching the osprey that frequents a perch near the house. The house itself is very comfortable and functional, has a very nice kitchen, large windows, and enough space for a very large family.

  Owner response: Hi Scott, Thank you so much for your nice review, it is very much appreciated. I only wish the weather had been better for you but I'm afraid we can't control that. None the less we are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. If you have any suggestions how we can make Bella Vista even better we would be very happy to hear. We are always looking for ways to improve our vacational rental. Thank you, Patti Graham

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• What a beautiful place

  What a beautiful place

  • Guest staci
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  My husband and I and our two teenage children stayed here for 4 great nights. The views of flathead lake were spectacular. The house was well equipped and so comfortable. It was super clean and very new!!! Patti actually picked up my groceries for me at the local organic grocery store. It was a big help since we did not get to the house until 11 pm . We walked the local bike / walking path. Which was right across the street.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Perfect Getaway

  Perfect Getaway

  • Guest Arlene
  • Date of stay 12/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/04/12
  We rented this beautiful home for a ski vacation between Christmas and New Years with two other families. 12 of us fit very comfortably in the house and it has everything you could possibly want or need. The owners were very helpful and available. The house itself is impeccably finished and very suitable for a group our size. I would heartily recommend it to anyone staying in the area. A stunning view of Flathead Lake can be seen from the entire main floor of the house. It is a short 10 minute drive from Kalispell as well as to the Blacktail Ski Resort. You won't find better value anywhere.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

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Additional information about rental rates

Check-in 4pm, Check-out 10am. Exceptions allowed.

Summer; minimum stay is 7 days, Friday to Friday

$1000 Deposit to reserve booking.

50% Payment due 60 days prior, with balance due 30 days prior to check-in.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Montana Lodging Tax: 7.0%

Cleaning fee: $300.