LAKE FRONT Log Home - Private Beach

Troy, MT, USA

About the property

House2084 sqft
Bedrooms4
Sleeps15

Bathrooms3
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay2 - 7 nights

3 stories: 4 Bdrms, 3 Baths + Family Rm Beds & summer screen porch beds

Our home is located in NW Montana on Angel Island. We are ON THE LAKE (not the canal). Angel Island is 60 miles east of Sandpoint, Idaho and 30 miles southwest of Libby, Montana. The island is situated on 5 mile-long Bull Lake, with bridge access over a canal.

Our beautiful house sits on a pie shaped lot with 150' of beach frontage. It sleeps 13 people comfortably on 3 levels with an open spiral staircases between loft, main floor and lower level. There are lake views from all three levels with loads of light from the many windows.

TOP FLOOR: ~ Large Loft overlooking the lake ~ King bed ~ Full bath with over-sized Jacuzzi tub ~ Convertible couch bed ~ Queen bed cubby ~ Desk, Phone, TV/DVD

MAIN FLOOR: ~ Fully equipped kitchen ~ Laundry room ~ Full bed ~ ¾ Bath ~ Open beam living space with views across Bull Lake ~ opens up to Large log rail deck… take in the views of NW Montana's Big Sky.

LOWER FLOOR: ~ Family room with Queen sofa sleeper ~ Twin daybed ~ Player piano ~ TV/VCR ~ Queen Bedroom with porta-crib ~ Bunk room with adult friendly built-in bunk beds ~ Opens out to a covered screened in porch with a set of bunk beds

The home's private beach includes boat dock and floating swimming dock. Guests have a fire pit area and barbecue. Privileges on Angel Island include 2 public swimming areas, boat launching spot and tennis courts.

Local area offers wildlife and recreational activities that are plentiful and numerous. Take a hike in the Cabinet Mountain wilderness or to the Kootenai River suspension bridge and falls. Fish for perch, bass and fresh water salmon out your front door; bird watchers will delight to see blue heron, woodpeckers, grebes, loons, osprey and a wide variety of other wild birds and waterfowl. Different seasons bring beaver, muskrat, deer and moose.

Keywords: Lake Front, Beach, water ski, Ross Creek Cedars, Cabinet Mountains, Log Home

Owner

Karen McKean Updike

Member Since 2012

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within a few hours

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Mar 30, 2018

About Karen McKean Updike

This is a picture of my family. I was born and raised in Libby, MT. My parents, Les and Shirley McKean, built this home. When they needed to move closer to town, we bought it in order to keep it in our family. Setting up the vacation rental is what makes it possible to keep it. Greg and I live in SE Alaska and get to MT as often as possible. Our daughter is a Realtor in Kalispell, MT and our twin sons live Eugene, Oregon where they work part time and run professionally with their eyes on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics (steeplechase)

Karen McKean Updike purchased this House in 1999

Why Karen McKean Updike chose Troy

This home is an easy 2.5 hours drive from 3 major Airports: Spokane, WA (GEO), Kalispell, MT (FCA) and Missoula, MT (MSO)

What makes this House unique

Destination Retreat Property or Base camp for exploring the Kootenai Valley

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Amenities

Internet
Pets Welcome
Air Conditioning
Heater
Fireplace
Satellite or Cable
Kids Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15

Queen Room
1 queen, 1 baby crib, Quiet & Cool with Full Bath near by
Bunk Room
2 twin/ single, Built-in Sturdy bunks for child or adult
Loft Area
1 king, 1 queen, Lakeview Loft, Jetted Tub ensuite, Queen in Eave space
Lower Level Living Room
1 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa & Twin day bed
Main Floor Bedroom
1 double, Full bed next to 3/4 bath & laundry
Lake View Screen Porch
2 bunk bed, Warm Weather Bunks, Elec. access & just outside Family Room

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms

3/4 Main Floor Bath
toilet, shower, Bathroom has comfort height toilet and safety grab bar
Lower Level Bath
toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, Heated Tile Floor, Comfort Height Toilet, Safety grab bar
Loft Master Ensuite
toilet, tub, jetted tub, Large jetted tub on it's own hot water heater

Location Type

Beach View
Interact with family and friends on the Beach or in the Water from the home's water front large deck.
Beachfront
Private sand and pebble beach plus dock
Lake View
Enjoy Big Sky sunsets from the deck, beach or fire pit.
Lakefront
150 Feet of Private Lake Frontage
Mountain View

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All
Family
Romantic
Sports & Activities
Tourist Attractions

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided
Bedding and towels
Air Conditioning
Clothes Dryer
Private in the home laundry area
Fireplace
Free Long Distance
Within USA
Gas Fireplace
Propane Grill
Hair Dryer
Heating
Propane stove, wood stove and electric baseboard
Internet
WiFi onsite
Iron & Board
Broadband Access
Living Room
Gorgeous view from the windows and vaulted ceiling
Parking
Parking on our lot and the end of our cul-de-sac
Parking Off Street
Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
We have an area for your RV with outside electric outlet.
Telephone
All USA long distance for free
Towels Provided
YES
Washing Machine
Private in the home laundry area
Wireless Internet
ONSITE
Wood Fireplace
Fire pit near beach
Wood Stove
On main floor

Kitchen

Microwave
Coffee Maker
Coffee maker and Coffee Grinder
Dishes & Utensils
Service for 12+
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Fully Outfitted - Everything from rolling pins to Margarita glasses, Crock Pot to Coffee Maker. Let us know if there is a specific item you are hoping to have available.
Cooking Utensils
Oven
Beautiful Jen-Air, new in 2014.
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
2 Refrigerator/Freezers onsite. Kitchen one has ice maker. 2nd one is in screen porch near beach.
Stove
Deluxe Jen-Air - new in 2014.
Toaster
4 slice

Dining

Dining
There is seating inside and out. Large table and bar/counter inside. Tables and Chairs on the deck for another option. Plus bench seating and lawn chairs at beach side fire pit
Dining Area
comfy seating for 12 people

Entertainment

Books
CD Player
DVD Player
Games
Music Library
For the PLAYER PIANO - Over 50 Song Rolls.
Satellite / Cable
Local HD Digital TV includes Network Channels, several Public other Local Stations
Stereo
CD, Cassette, Aux or Bluetooth
Television
2 HD

Outside

Boat
Bull Lake Bull River Kootenai River
Deck / Patio
Golf
30 miles - Cabinet View in Libby, MT 60 Miles - Sandpoint, ID 120 Miles -Whitefish, MT
Kayak / Canoe
Bull Lake Bull River Kootenai River
Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill
Ski & Snowboard
Turner Mtn http://www.skiturner.com/ Schweitzer http://www.schweitzer.com/ Whitefish http://skiwhitefish.com/
Tennis
Angel Island Community court available on the island

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

jetted tub
IN Master Loft

Attractions

cinemas
library
playground
restaurants

Leisure Activities

bird watching
gambling casinos
horseback riding
scenic drives
sight seeing
sledding
walking

Local Services & Businesses

fitness center
hospital
laundromat
massage therapist

Sports & Adventure Activities

mountain biking
cycling
fly fishing
golf
hiking
hunting
ice skating
jet skiing
fishing
mountain climbing
rafting
skiing
swimming
tennis
water skiing
water tubing
whitewater rafting

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

16 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

Latest reviews

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Gorgeous Setting BUT... just understand its Off The Grid too (4.5 stars)

5/5

Stayed Sep 2017

Donna D.Virginia Beach, VA

We had a very pleasant stay at Bull Lake during September 2017. Very quiet location, wonderful lake views, and convenient to nice sightseeing spots at the Falls and Cedars- The home was Very Clean, Pet friendly - but no pet smells, Had a well stocked kitchen, and very important- it also has Comfortable Beds. There was only one thing that did not meet our expectations and that was the internet connectivity. To say this home has internet- is almost only a half truth. One of our guests we knew was going to need to be able to access their email each day, and this was a key reason we chose this home - because it had internet. However, the internet we found was sometimes non existent or other times just too slow to really be of much use at all. Signal was simply too weak. We even tried using our own Verizon hot spot and there isn't any cell signal to be found here either. So just be prepared that you may need to drive into Troy before you can get a cell signal. All that said, we would still recommend this home, but just feel it should be clear that internet is not really an amenity here you should count on.Now If you're looking for a true "get away off the grid" kind of relaxing vacation - then this place is simply awesome.

Owner's Response:

After this review was posted, we called a technician right away because we didn’t know there was a problem.

We found out that our modem needed to be replaced. The carrier thinks it was shorted out during a power outage caused by lightening or winds.

The internet is now working. We are here at our home using it. I am looking out at the beautiful lake with fall colors and critters coming and going. While at the same time, I am working remotely on my laptop. I am able to stream radio, receive and send emails with attachments and watch short video clips. It is not the fastest internet but it has been reliable for me to work remotely while we are here.

Awesome Stay

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Jesse Y.

It was a cute and nice cabin with the lake right at the tip of your toes. Had towels, blankets, pillows, dishes, pots and pans for use. Great stay! Thank you!

Wonderful atmosphere on Beautiful Bull Lake

4/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Linda B.Billings, MT. USA

The home is very warm feeling with loads of charm and a wonderful view and access to Bull Lake. They have tried to have everything there, that you could want to help make your stay a memorable experience. We loved eating out on the deck, watching the humingbirds and swallows. The kids liked the bunk beds, and playing tunes on the player piano. We caught bass and pike off the dock. The evenings by the campfire were wonderful. We also enjoyed using the canoe, row boat and paddle boat. The only reason I gave this home four stars is that the dock is not really set up to tie a boat to. We had two surfing boats so had to rig up anchors, with bouy's to tie the boats to, off shore.

Owner's Response:

Our dock is about 100 yards from bird nesting grounds and our beach is located on a beautiful corner of the lake near where underground springs bubble up all year round attracting a variety of wildlife. This natural setting has also been a great spot for our family and 20 years of vacation renters to have loads of fun playing in the water with all sorts of watercraft. Our children, nieces, nephews and friends learned and continue to water ski on Bull Lake.

Over the years, the dock has been used to tie up 1 to 2 power boats at a time. The dock is 36’ x 6’ and anchored with six - 3” steel rods (10-20 feet deep). We have fender bouys on one side of the dock and metal cleets to tie up to. The water depth under the dock changes throughout the seasons. Although we have never needed to do this in the past, renters with vessels that have a deeper draws may want to check with us about water levels if they are coming in the mid to late summer.

Still The Best Outfitted Stay

5/5

Stayed May 2017

Tom W.Rescue, CA

We returned to Bull Lake a second time and the location did not disappoint our expectations. The house was just as we remembered it. We were here a few more days this time around and we left with a bigger appreciation for the location and amenities of this rental. We were in the rental supplied canoes every day. We enjoyed the warmth of the wood burning fireplace on the rainy days and we enjoyed the lakeside deck on the sunny days. We roasted marshmallows on the open fire pit and the swim area off the dock. The location on the lake itself is ideal. The house is on a corner lot and the neighbors are not as close as virtually all the other homes in this neighborhood. The place is quiet and the grounds are spectacular. I don’t know about other times of the year, but in June, the fishing in the shallows to the east of the property is great fun from the canoes. Just after sunset, big pike and bass go hunting up the shallow boating channels of the reeds and a simple balsa fish lure will snag you some big fish, some too big to bring in on my woefully undersized line. The fishing poles provided by the owner work great for this fishing, but bring your own tackle. If you didn’t, just visit the Bait ‘n Booz shop in Troy for the little lures you will need to catch what you want alongside the edges of the reeds where motor boats won’t go. My family is already scheming about when we will return.

Breathtaking fall getaway

5/5

Stayed Sep 2016

Cindy S.Portland, Oregon

My friend and I stayed here for a week. My family had a cabin on Bull Lake when I was growing up but it's no longer there so I wanted to revisit the lake and share it with an old friend. The cabin had everything anyone could want, had comfy beds with great separation for privacy. It was well stocked for cooking and the views were amazing! Saw bald eagles and deer in the yard every morning. Karen advised us on where to hike and what to see while we were there. I will definitely be renting this cabin again and inviting my family next time.

Excellent, Again

5/5

Stayed Aug 2016

BillUnited States

This was our third stay at this property. Again, everything was as advertised. Love this cabin and how it sit right on the lake but back out of the flow of other boaters and traffic. Already thinking ahead to another visit.

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Location

Troy, MT, USA

The Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area (5 mi.), Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area - Hiking, KOOTENAI Falls and Swinging Bridge, Glacier National Park - Day trip

Rates & Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee

$75

Additional Guest Fee

$37 - $56

Damage Deposit

$200

Tax Rate

We have NO hidden CLEANING Fees on our pricing. Summer rentals are a 7 night minimum from Friday to Friday. Children 12 and over are included in the 10 person quest count. ONLY add "Children" for the quote who are 12 and older. We have Beds for 13 plus a set bunk beds in the screen porch (2 Twins).

$300avg/night

16 Reviews

Wonderful 4.9/5

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For booking assistance, call 888-640-7927

Property # 402962

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