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LAKE FRONT Log Home - Private Beach
| Sleeps | 15 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,084 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
3 stories: 4 Bdrms, 3 Baths + Family Rm Beds & Screen porch bed, Sleeps 15
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
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 kids are all in Oregon attending college.
Karen McKean Updike purchased this house in 1999
Why Karen McKean Updike chose Glacier Country
This home is an easy 2.5 hours drive from 3 major Airports: Spokane, WA (GEO), Kalispell, MT (FCA) and Missoula, MT (MSO)
Guestbook comments from the owner
I just wanted to let you know what an amazing week we had at your beautiful lake home! Your place IS the nicest on the island and we enjoyed every day! Thank you for everything and so glad you get to enjoy it next!
Amenities
Troy House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2084 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 15
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Beach View ...
- Beachfront ...
- Lake View ...
- Lakefront ...
- Mountain View
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace
- Free Long Distance ...
- Gas Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Main Floor Bath -
toilet
,
shower
,
Main Floor Bath is 3/4
Lower Level Bath - toilet , combination tub/shower , New with Heated Tile and lots of storage
Loft Master Ensuite - toilet , jetted tub , Large Tub on it's own hot water heater
- 3
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15
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Main Floor -
1 twin/ single
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
Lower Level Living Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Queen Sized heavy duty Sleeper Sofa
Loft Area - 1 king , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Overlooks Living area & views with Jetted Tub ensuite
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- VCR
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- jetted tub ...
- cinemas
- library
- playground
- restaurants
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- fitness center
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(14 traveler reviews)
Wonderful atmosphere on Beautiful Bull Lake
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.
Still The Best Outfitted Stay
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
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
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.
Outstanding!
We love The Montana Lake Cabin so much, that we have returned five times! Karen and her family are the best to work with. Our whole family looks forward to our annual visit each year. The R&R is priceless! The property is gorgeous, the lake pristine, and amenities are perfect for a relaxing and comfortable MT experience. We spend tons of time boating, fishing, hiking (Ross Creek and Kootenai Falls are a must), and enjoying everything outdoors. If you are considering a MT visit, I highly recommend The Montana Lake Cabin!
Best Outfitted Stay
The Montana Cabin on Bull Lake is one of the best outfitted vacation homes my family have enjoyed staying at. The location on the lake is wonderful on its own and the property is immaculately groomed. However there are many bonus is the amenities. The canoes were top of our family’s list. They came complete with an assortment of life jackets and paddles in the downstairs screened in porch closet.
Also inside the fun closet are other inflatable toys for younger kids and if you come without your fishing pole, there are some basic poles hanging from the ceiling of the porch. There are ample yard furnishings with many places to sit and ways to relax that fits your mood; lounging on the deck, relaxing in a hammock, or a couple sitting together in a lakeside swing chair. The campfire ring has a handy little table for s’mores staging.
The location is the ideal place on the lake. If you are a power boat user, there is open access to the lake. If you are using the canoes, the marshes in the opposite direction are too shallow for the power boats so you get to cruise the waterways without bother (and the small mouth bass are plentiful there).
The house is well furnished. The beds are comfortable, and the rental is ideal. We are already scheming about when we might return.
Map
The Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area (5 mi.), Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area - Hiking, KOOTENAI Falls and Swinging Bridge, Glacier National Park - Day trip
Photos
Rates & Availability
Troy House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Peak Season 2017
Jun 9 2017 -
Sep 15 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 3 night minimum stay
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$405
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$2,500
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$8,000
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Non-Peak Season
Sep 16 2017 -
Jun 14 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$180
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$200
Fri,Sat,Sun
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$1,150
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| Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Peak Season 2018
Jun 15 2018 -
Sep 14 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,550
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$8,100
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$410
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$2,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $75 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $200 |
| Tax Rate | 7.0% |
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).
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Available
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