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Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9

Holiday home in Whitefish with kitchen and fireplace

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 92400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Hot tub

Explore the area

Whitefish, MT

Place, Whitefish Theatre Company
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Whitefish Lake Golf Club
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Whitefish Lake State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room, Upstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master, Downstairs

1 King Bed

North Side, Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

South Side, Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

South Side, Upstairs

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath (Upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

North (En Suite, Upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder (Downstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

South (En Suite, Upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9

The "Houston" House is a newly restored historic home located in the heart of downtown Whitefish and minutes from Big Mountain Ski Resort. The restoration project has been featured in the Daily Interlake and Whitefish Pilot. The home is located on Central Avenue and steps away from the restaurants and shops in downtown Whitefish and a mere block from Baker Park and the Whitefish River Trail System. Free Snow Bus shuttles to Big Mountain ski resort. The home was named after Dr. Houston who was the first town doctor and he lived in the house with his family in 1905. The town hospital was immediately behind the house.

The Houston House shares the same property with the Carriage House (which is rented separately). The Carriage House is located on the back of the property and has its own small patio. The access to the Carriage House is through the same back fence gate shared by the Houston House.

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Whitefish

Whitefish is home to this holiday home. Whitefish Lake State Park and Les Mason State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stumptown Ice Den and Glacier Lanes and Casino. Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

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Whitefish, MT

What's nearby

Whitefish Theatre Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Whitefish Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Stumptown Ice Den - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Whitefish Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Whitefish Depot - 8 min walk
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Montana Coffee Traders - ‬4 min walk
‪Piggyback Barbeque - ‬13 min walk
‪Craggy Range Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪Bulldog Saloon - ‬3 min walk
‪Great Northern Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Home Steps from Downtown Whitefish, Sleeps up to 9 located?

Situated in Whitefish, this holiday home is steps away from Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project. Whitefish Theatre Company and Riverside Park are also within 10 minutes. Whitefish Depot is 8 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

3 Sept, 2025

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

Houston House in Whitefish is a very special home dating to the founding of the town and has been updated to modern standards with loving care by its owners. The home has maintained its charm and character while offering all the modern conveniences. It has 1st class accessories, appliances and functionality and was well stocked as a home away from home. The in town location is awesome providing easy walking access to all the town has to offer. It is also convenient to the broader area via auto including Glacier National Park, fly fishing the Flathead river, FCA airport and surrounding towns. Our hosts couldn’t have been more engaged immediately responding to questions and offering guidance on local activities. We highly recommend Houston House and hope to enjoy it again on future visits.

Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie d.

21 Jun, 2024

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

One of the best VRBO's in Whitefish

This home had everything you could every need! The owner was quick to respond and cared how our stay was. We rented this home for 2 weeks. Location couldn't be better! Look no further

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Strong

We are new hosts on VRBO and listed the Houston House after a 2 year restoration project which was an amazing experience. We have returned the home to the original 1905 look with modern amenities. We love Whitefish because of the people and the Montana beauty that surrounds us. You can do everything outdoors here - hiking, skiing, golfing, cycling, water sports and everything in between.

Why they chose this property

The Houston House is a few hours down from our home. We had always wanted to restore it and when the family that owned it was ready to sell, they came to us because they knew we wanted to restore it to its original look and feel. It is literally in the "Heart" of Whitefish and is "1 block away" from everything.

What makes this property unique

The restoration of the home began in 2021 and was completed in 2023. The restoration has been featured in the Whitefish Pilot (November 2021 and January 2023) and the Daily Interlake. The home was originally built for the town doctor in 1905 and the Whitefish Hospital was behind it. In the 1960s, the home was converted into 4 apartments, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs. It also has a "Carriage House" at the back of the property (also restored and rented separately). We decided to convert the house back to a single family home. We hired the dream team for the architectural work (Doug Rhodes) and contractor (Leo Keane of Northwest Country Builders). We also had a local artist paint the mural in the dining room. There are so many stories about the restoration that we should write a book about it. We hope that you will experience the Houston House and we will be sure to regale you with many more stories about its history.