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Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat

Holiday home in Bigfork with kitchenette

Stepping Stone Guest House in morning sun

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Bigfork, MT

Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Eagle Bend Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Echo Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat

Come enjoy a stay in the fabulous Flathead Valley, in Bigfork Montana.The Guest House has BEDS AND FACILITIES That ARE ALL BRAND NEW!! VRBO # 1601986. Also on the property down near the glass studio. There are Three 20' tipi's available for over night stays for a more down to earth experience!! 50.00 + fees per night. Please go to River Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone" VRBO # 1704715 to book.Has 1 Queen bed. Or Bird Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone" VRBO # 2225128 to Book. Has Twin Beds. Or Star Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone'' VRBO # 1963724 to Book. Has 1 Queen Bed.
Located just minutes away from Flathead Lake and 45 minutes from Glacier National Park. Come visit the hot shop and see what the Proctor Studios team is up to! Collaborate a design with the glass team while your here and be involved in the process of creating the piece.
Twenty beautiful acres to roam with great south east views of the mountains. The Jewel Basin hiking trails are just a 15 minute drive. Enjoy the incredible views of the valley below from high on the peaks of the Swan Range.
DIRECTIONS
Once turning on to Coverdell Rd at the Saint John Paul Catholic Church it is the 3rd driveway on your left immediately after the Rising Mountain Assisted Living. 0.2 of a mile from hwy 35. Siri & goggle maps takes you too far down Coverdell Rd.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 53

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

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in the mountains. Flathead Lake and North Shore State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Woodland Water Park are also worth visiting.

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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Kehoe's Agate Shop - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Eagle Bend Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Wayfarers State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Echo Lake - 12 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Eatery At Bigfork - ‬5 min drive
‪El Topo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Florence Coffee Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Flathead River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from North Shore State Park. Flathead Lake and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tamara F.

1 Sept, 2025

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

Clean, quiet, serene. Host was there when we arrived and was helpful with info about surrounding area. Beautiful location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary D.

20 Aug, 2025

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

We loved our stay at Lee's place! It was clean and comfortable and had everything that we needed! We hope to visit again someday! What a beautiful spot! Thank you again!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrilee S.

26 Aug, 2025

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

Very nice apartment. We were just there one night but it was clean and spacious. Lee is a very gracious host. His glass art is beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnn H.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Wedding trip

Thank you, Lee! We both agreed we would definitely stay again next time we are in the area. Lee was very accommodating and the bed was super comfy. It was such a peaceful place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Great spot in the Flathead valley!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Wedding

The property own was nice and friendly. Property was clean and had everything as described. Only thing conduit check out where we were required to clean the dishes which we did but didn’t have anything to dry the dishes with except paper towels.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenard W., Milton-Freewater, OR

9 Aug, 2023

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

It's a great place

Very nice property in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maite T.

3 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A peaceful retreat

We enjoyed the peaceful setting and the wonderful host.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert L.

4 Jul, 2025

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

Nice place

Enjoyed the quiet countryside. Had to walk upstairs over the garage. No problem. A wad of hair/lint rolled out from under the bed, but, otherwise the room was clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

k I.

3 Jul, 2025

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

Gracious Host Spectacular property

The property was absolutely beautiful and convenient to Bigfork and West Glacier. I didn't read the description close enough - no air and only a ceiling fan. Only one window had a screen. Could use a few more towels and some basics like utensils and paper towel. Beds comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

18 May, 2023

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

Awesome place near Flathead lake!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Erna J.

11 Apr, 2023

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

Great location

wonderful spot just outside of Bigfork, close enough but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

2 Jul, 2023

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

bigfork weekend

perfect place and location for our event in Bigfork.Quiet and secluded but close to town

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandra P.

21 Aug, 2024

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

Great location

Great location to get to West Glacier. The apartment above the garage was big and perfect for our 1 night stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan A.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Still fantastic!

This was the fifth year my daughter and I stayed at this property and it remains one of our favorite places. Lee continues to be a gracious host and we look forward to hopefully returning next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Just a quick stay while passing through

A quiet place to stay while we checked out Glacier. Great communication with Lee when needed. Beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D.

25 Aug, 2022

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

Beautiful!

We had a lovely night watching the sunset, the moonrise and the stars. It was a beautiful place :)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay,... Again!

Love this property. Lee always makes it a great stay. Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug, 2023

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

Large private loft apartment

Very roomy, nice and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed meeting the owner and seeing his metal and blown glass art studio with projects in process.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill & Gerry P.

1 Sept, 2023

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

Loved staying here!

Lee’s property is the perfect place to stay in the Big Fork area. The property is large and peaceful, the studio has everything you need, the beds are amazingly comfy and Lee is the perfect host. Thanks for having us Lee!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikala P.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Fantastic, homey, well-equipped

Lee was amazing and very communicative with us as guests. The property was great and easy to find. The guest house was very cleanly and had all the amenities we could ask for! It was a great place for us to decompress after a week of long hikes!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Blast at Bigfork

Priory was roomy, clean and convenient to local attractions and restaurants. Lots of wildlife on the property at dusk and dawn. Fabulous views of the mountains and valley!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita l.

23 Jul, 2023

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

nice location

nice big space

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Very responsive, friendly, and flexible

I had to make some changes to my original reservation, and Lee was very helpful in returning my calls, assisting with the changes, and going out of his way to accommodate an extra last minute guest.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

28 Jul, 2022

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

Great place!

Great space! Very clean, amazing views. Location close to many sights! Would definitely stay again. Thanks!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lee Proctor

The 20 acre property was purchased to build my new studio that would accommadate glass working facility. Which would combine with the already existing metal facility, offering great possibilities to blend the two mediums. we work mostly on commission creating one of a kind site specific work as well as sculptural installations .

Why they chose this property

Following a vision I moved to Montana from the growing crowds of south Florida in 1975. I was completely taken with the pristine waters the unspoiled landscape and the dramatic change of the seasons. Built a log home near Bigfork started a metal shop and never looked back. A river runs through Bigfork and pours into the Flathead a world class lake the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi.There is abundant wild life here on the property, from deer and coyotes, to countless birds of prey like Great Horned Owls and bald eagles.

What makes this property unique

Being just minutes from the quaint mountain village of Bigfork, yet far enough out to have a private, rural
feel. Great place to relax, take walks, or witness the processes involved in the studio. I enjoy sharing this
wonderful property with others. Lee Proctor