Location: Swan Lake, Glacier Country, Montana, USA (15 minutes or 9 miles from Bigfork) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Lake House, Estate, Guest Quarters
FIND US ON FACE BOOK AND SAVE! Swan Shores Lodge Facebook Fans special winter rate from January 14th - May 19, 2012. Saturday to Saturday Only (not valid for holidays or special events). Just go to our Swan Shores Lodge website scroll down to the bottom of the Home page and click LIKE (please do not click VRBO LIKE this is not valid for a discount). Once you have clicked LIKE on our own website use the following discount coupon code to book your reservation on line.
Discount coupon code: Fifty
Facebook Fans Special Winter Rate:
Maximum Occupancy Facebook Special: 10 Guests
1 Bedroom = $1487.50/wk + cleaning $325
2 Bedrooms = $1837.50/wk + cleaning $350
3.Bedrooms = $2187.50/wk + cleaning $375
4 Bedrooms = $2537.50/wk + cleaning $400
5 Bedrooms = $2887.50/wk + cleaning $425
6 Bedrooms = Guest Quarters winterized Not Available
(plus taxes, cleaning, application fee and damage insurance)
IMPORTANT NOTIFCATION TO TRAVELER regarding VRBO Internet Scam Fraud! Go Immediately to “Unique Benefits to this home” and read the necessary procedure for renting this home.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOOKING ON LINE OR FINDING OUR WEBSITE LINK: Scroll down to the bottom of this page, the Link is located just below the calendar icon. Look for the bold words that say ”Links to more information” highlighted in blue CLICK HERE – More photos and information on Swan Shores Lodge.
Swan Shores Lodge is a one of a kind square log home with 200 feet of privacy on pristine Swan Lake. This square log home was architecturally designed to take advantage of the lake and mountain views. The home his multi-levels with spectacular lake views from every room. 6 bedrooms 4.5 baths and 6500 sq feet make this home the perfect gathering place for a family reunion or vacation. Bring your boat; this home even has a boat dock and even it's own boat ramp!
Swan Shores Lodge has over one acre of privacy in a park-like setting and is sheltered by cedar trees. Walk through the front door of this impeccably maintained home with open great room floor plan, which is ideal for entertaining. This home has been designer decorated with a nautical theme throughout. This is true luxury vacation home that is considered to be one of the finest homes in the Flathead Valley. The master bedroom is located on the main floor and features a jacuzzi tub in the master bath a second guest bedroom and full bath is also located on the main level.
Second floor guest bedrooms are on separate ends which provide for great privacy. The fifth bedroom is totally private located over the garage with full view of the lake and has a full size private bathroom. The guest quarters set up is ideal for those who prefer a bit of privacy. The sixth bedroom is on the lower level of the house and has a unique boat trunde bed that opens up as two twin beds. Also on the lower level is a large family room with pool table and private office for those that need keep in touch and a private theater room with 10 recliner seats.
Swan Shores Lodge offers magnificent water and mountain views, and is decorated with beautiful upscale nautical-style furnishings with designer touches, and wood pine floors throughout. This home has been completely remodeled with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.
RENTAL POLICIES:
*Rate Information: Our rates are based on the total number of bedrooms required during the entire stay. With each bedroom considered to be double occupancy. We only rent to one party at a time and close off the bedrooms that are not ordered the rest of the home is open for full use. Due to our unique rent structure we do not allow guests to bring sleeping bags or air mattresses to sleep on.
*Rental Application Fee: $35.00 This is a one-time fee that is only charged to guests that have not stayed with us before. We require that new renters provide us with a copy for the Driver's License or Passport to insure that the person that is named on the rental agreement is really who they claim to be. This is also to insure that the renter meets our minimum age requirement.
*Reservation Deposits & Changes: A 20% deposit is required at time of booking, the balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. For bookings > 12 months in advance the deposit is 25% and multiple weeks is 50% at time of booking and the balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
* Refundable Security Deposit: $1000.00
*Sorry No Weddings, Family Reunions or Special Occasion Parties to be held on the premises. Maximum occupancy is 12 overnight guests and a maximum of 2 day guest visitors for a total of 14 people on the premises at all times.
*Accidental Damage Insurance: To rent our home we require that a basic policy be purchased which costs $45.00 and will cover up to $1,500.00 in damage protection. The policy covers things like carpet spills, furniture tears, broken lamps.
Minimum Stay Requirements:
7 night minimum (Saturday - Saturday arrival and departures only)
Montana Permit #5333177
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Maytag Washer
- Dryer : Maytag Dryer
- Linens Provided : Fine quality 400 count cotton linens during summer months and lush flannel sheets and pillow cases for winter, down pillows and comforters as well as down alternative blankets and pillows. Lush towels are also included
- Garage : One stall of the garage is available to our guests
- Covered Parking : Covered parking in the breezeway between house and garage area.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : We are one of the only homes on Swan Lake that has our own boat ramp so no need to travel 45 minutes to the boat launch area. We can accommodate parking a trailer in the ramp area. Sorry no room for an RV to be stored.
- Wood Fireplace : Large wood burning fireplace in the great room. Rental rate does not include firewood
- Beds
- King Bed : King size four poster bed in Master bedroom with top of the line Beauty rest pillow top mattress.
- Queen Bed (3) : Queen size bed in the Main house main floor guest bedroom as well as the upper level and Guest Quarters over the garage.
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : The lower level of the house has a trundle bed that is in the shape of a ski boat that has two twin beds, upper bedroom two twin beds and two twin roll-away beds.
- Convertible Bed : Queen size sleeper sofa bed in the great room area
- Crib : Full size crib and crib bedding available for our guests
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Jetted Tub in the Master Bathroom
- Cable/Satellite TV (7) : Direct TV, 52" Great room, 12" projection TV Media room, Master bedroom, mainfloor guest, upper level guest, game room and guest quarters.
- DVD (4)
- Video Game Console : Sony P3
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full Kitchen these are some of the small appliances we have in our kithcen Waffle maker, breadmaker,food processer,
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Cusinart everything... We are known for stocking just about every amenity for our guests. Small appliances: Blender Electric, Bread Maker, Coffee Grinder Coffee Maker, Crock Pot , Fondue Pot Stainless Steel for cheese, Fondue Pot Ceramic for deserts, Food Processor, Ice Cream Maker, Professional Mixer Hand Mixer, Toaster 4 slot, Waffle Maker and full assortment of spices.
- Refrigerator : Sub Zero Side by Side in kitchen as well as an extra full size refrigerator in pantry area for extra storage
- Dishwasher : Bosh GE dishwasher
- Microwave : Monogram GE Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : BBQ hooked up directly to propane tank so our guests will never run out of propane
- Deck/Patio : 1500 sq feet of decking with two levels one area for dining and another large deck area with lounge chairs.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Swan Shores Lodge sits directly on Swan Lake a small gravel beach and private boat dock and even our own boat ramp
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : Speaker phone in private office
- Free Long Distance : We do not have our telephone blocked free long distance for our guests
- Broadband Internet : High Speed internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless internet with connection in kitchen desk area and in the private office in the lower level of the house
- Other Amenities
- High Speed Internet, Boat Dock and Boat Ramp, Phone with Free long distance, Full Gormet Kitchen, Professionally Pressed Linens provided
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry we do not accept pets please do not ask for exceptions
- Kid Friendly : Well behaved children welcome
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season: Jul,Aug Holidays Low:Sept,Oct,Nov,Dec/FB Special Jan,Feb,Mar,Apr,May
1 Bedroom: High $5950/week..Low $2975/wk..**FB Special $1488/wk
2 Bedrooms: High $6300/week..Low $3325/wk..**FB Special $1838/wk
3 Bedrooms: High $6650/week..Low $3675/wk..**FB Special $2188/wk
4 Bedrooms: High $7000/week..Low $4025/wk..**FB Special $2538/wk
5 Bedrooms: High $7350/week..Low $4475/wk..**FB Special $2888/wk
6 Bedrooms: High Season $7700/week..Low Season $4725/wk** FB Special Not available
**Facebook Special Rate 1/14-5/19/12 (excludes holidays)maximum 10 guests
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Swan Lake
We choose Montana because of its close proximity to the State of Washington and Canada. We started in Whitefish and narrowed our search to the Flathead Valley as we were looking for a lakefront home. We settled on Swan Lake because it was less populated and the views of the Swan Mountains. Swan Shores Lodge was really an ugly duckling the bedrooms were painted shocking pink and baby blue. We were initially not wild about the house because most log homes are stained in a rustic brown whereas this one was stained in a dove gray. It needed some serious updating but the lakefront location and views were just magnificent. Fortunately, we had some vision and could see the potential with some updating and interior design touches. I decided to design around the dove grey stain, so instead of following a traditional rustic I went with a nautical theme. The end result is we ended up with a totally unique lakefront vacation home that is not like anything else you will find in the State of Montana.
The Unique Benefits at this House
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION TO TRAVELERS: VRBO management has notified its members that some VRBO travelers have been victims of Internet Fraud.
For the protection of our guests it is imperative that you follow the steps outlined below.
Step #1: You must send a fully completed inquiry form that describes this property. I will not respond to spam type inquires; for example (give me your best rate).
Step #2: When you receive the inquiry message back from me it will give you our email address. Google search on our email address. This will take you to a property specific website. You can verify our website by clicking on the VRBO link on our listing page.
Step #3: Before placing a reservation contact us by calling the number shown on the listing. Contacting us in this manner will confirm validation that I am the homeowner.
Step #4: We do not use the VRBO reservation tools or any manual type system for example emails with the rental agreement attached. We utilize a unique reservation system which provides a more robust layered security type reservation process . We are US based and will NEVER ask a traveler to go to your bank to send a wire transfer. For our guests protection we do not accept personal checks, money orders or cashier’s checks. We only accept payments by credit card or echeck which are processed through a secure payment processing site.
Disclaimer: If the steps outlined above are not followed we will not be held responsible for fraud or any form of payment restitution.
Owner's Map of Swan Lake
After spending 25 years in high tech procurement as a start-up company expert and entrepreneur I left that part of my life behind to become the Vacation Lady. In the early 1980’s I was having to make frequent trips to the Far East and experienced High tea at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It was during this trip that the inspiration and entrepreneurial vision came to open Tea Salons in the US. In 1988, I founded a new specialty retail tea business. Created the concept, interior design elements and business plan model from a one-store operation to over 16 US franchised operations and two International locations in less than four years which placed us number 35 of the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in Silicon Valley in 1995. After 10 years in the tea business and spending stints in high tech start-ups I was ready for a new challenge. Since my husband and I enjoyed traveling and dabbling in real estate and nearing retirement age it seemed like the perfect fit. In 1996 we founded Vacation Holdings, purchased our first vacation home and set off to build a luxury vacation rental business using our properties as vacation rentals. It was such a natural progression as I could use my skills in purchasing, interior design and use the same disciplines required in franchising such as scheduling, creating instruction manuals for guests and tracking linen, towels and kitchen inventory. Basically, I was back in the Franchise business only this time we were creating turnkey vacation rentals instead of retail store fronts. My lessons learned from the service industry are applied every day in customer service and satisfaction. We are now up to 9 properties in various areas of the US and Virgin Island and I can say that this is the best time of my life as there is nothing more satisfying than helping to make a Dream Vacation come true.
Property Photos
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- 1500 feet of multi level decking with expansive views of Swan Lake - Swan Lake, MT Waterfront Vacation Home
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- Theater room with 10 recliner seats - Swan Lake, MT Waterfront Vacation Home
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- Front view of Swan Shores Lodge
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- Great room view
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- Full expansive views of Swan Lake from dining area
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- Nautical designer decorated Master Bedroom suite features king size bed
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- Upper level guest bedroom two twin beds views of the lake
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- Upper level guest bedroom queen size bed
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- Private Guest Quarters over garage queen size bed and full bathroom
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- Game room
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- Children fishing from the dock
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