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Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake

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Exterior
Aerial view
Living Room & Fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Polson, MT
  • Place, Jorgenson Heglie Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Polson Bay Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

The Big Room

4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake

The Swan Family Home is a Flathead Lake-front property, perched above the water in a woodsy, private, and quiet setting. Watch the kids from the many decks as they swim from the private, gravel beach. Listen to the circling osprey and the waves on the shore. Enjoy campfires and s'mores on the beach with the kids.

Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, the house was designed and built by an artist-engineer. The interior has unique, handcrafted features: a stone fireplace, curving spiral stair, and picture windows to follow the changing light. Two of the bedrooms have their own decks.

The unique character and charm do not mean you have to suffer. The year-round home is comfortable with central heat, AC, and modern appliances: Full kitchen with double oven, 5-burner electric range, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, all cooking and eating utensils, and bed linens furnished. Gas BBQ. Wireless Internet. There is a garage and a shed with wood for that morning fire with your coffee.

Come enjoy the beach, the wild animals, and the quiet: canoe, swim, and relax to the sounds of the water.

Renting Saturday to Saturday

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
We rent for Saturday to Saturday only in the summer season.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 16912

About the area

Polson

Located in Polson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Polson Flathead Historical Museum and Miracle of America Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polson Bay Golf Course and Mission Mountain Winery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Polson, MT

What's nearby

  • Jorgenson Heglie Park - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Flathead River - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Riverside Park - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Polson City Hall - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Polson Bay Golf Course - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finley Point Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪East Shore Smoke House - ‬30 min drive
  • Melita Lodge
  • ‪Ricciardi's Italian Seafood - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

As of 21 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake on 22 Apr, 2026 start from S$1,206, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Swan Family Home on Beautiful Flathead Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Polson holiday home is steps from Flathead Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Little Bull Island. Jorgenson Heglie Park and Flathead River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Peggy T.

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

Beautiful Grounds

Wonderful stay. We were switched to this home after a double booking. The property was beautiful, lawn and gardens were spectacular. Would live to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Swan

Beautiful spot
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

Flathead Lake Gem

This was our second time staying at this property and once again were very pleased! The cabin is spacious and has everything you need. It is located on a quiet cove which was perfect for boating and swimming, even when the lake was rough elsewhere. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

MT j.

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

Excellent Property

Excellent location in a quiet bay on a large property. House is well laid out and larger than expected. Property managers (owners) were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Picture perfect retreat on Flathead Lake!

This is a great property for families to enjoy nature and the lake, we had a whole deer family (two spotted fawns, mom, and antlered buck) playing on the property while we watched - completely enchanting. The dock was great to swim off of and allowed my daughter-in-law's family to come over by boat to visit. The kitchen is especially well-equipped for entertaining, with a huge dining room table (we easily sat 8 for dinner). the washer and dryer were top of the line and made it nice to be able to do a little wash as needed. Mac & Karen were gracious and informative hosts, and learning the history of the home was amazing, as Mac helped his dad build it! All in all a great vacation and wonderful respite from the pressures of daily life during Covid. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

A Perfect Fit

We have been to the Swan Family Home a number of times over several years. The property suited our young family years ago and suits it just as well now with a grandchild. The home is laid out perfectly for friends and family and is very, very well stocked. The bay is wonderful and the location is secluded but close enough to Polson for a quick grocery run. We look forward to our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

So relaxing and homey.

Morning: Drank coffee in eating area enjoying gorgeous view. Afternoon:. Sunned ourselves on shore that provides both sun and shade. Jumped in clear, refreshing, calm, quiet bay. Repeat. Evening:. Roasted marshmallows over beach firepit. Played cards. Night:. Slept soundly in comfortable bed. Perfect vacation!! Also loved air-conditioning, character of home and big room that cousins slept in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Secluded Swan Family Home

Loved the location on a secluded bay on the lake. Not much boat or road traffic. House is updated and well equipped. The "Big Room" nicely accomodated the cousins. Enjoyed days at the lake: paddle boarding, swimming, canoeing. Wonderful week with family on Flathead!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Charming home on a beautiful quiet bay.

A wonderful week at Flathead. We loved the well-maintained inviting home with all its character and little details. We especially loved the big room because it allowed all the cousins to hang out together. Mac and Karen were very easy to work with, and we enjoyed learning the history of the home. Cat Bay was a very peaceful and calm area. We loved that we could have either shade or sunshine all day. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Wonderfully Quiet Retreat

Having never been to Montana, I felt the Swan family home was such an incredible place. All the view, activity and solitude you could hope for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Nick, Hope that you are able to return again soon. The solitude dials up in our favorite months of September and October. Mac
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Just what we needed!

We loved staying at the Swan family home. Mac Swan took care of our every need, and the house was set up to accommodate a family like ours perfectly. Everything we needed to cook at home was close at hand and In good working order. The Wi -Fi was a lifesaver, as I had to run some meetings, and do some other work while vacationing. The view are wonderful, and we made good use of the canoe, visiting some small islands about a half mile out. We’re already talking about coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jerod S.

Fourth of July vacation

We had an amazing vacation at the swan home. Mac was a wonderful host and has an amazing property. There were six adults and eight children and there was plenty of room for everyone. The dock is great for people of all ages to swim from. I would definitely stay here again as would everyone in my family.
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10/10 Excellent

mary B.

Summer vacation

We had a wonderful time at the Swan home. Mac and Karen met us and showed us around the property, making us feel very welcome. The house is fully equipped, nothing fancy, just comfortable. The lake is beautiful, we took canoe jaunts to explore the lake. We spent hours swimming, reading, relaxing by the water. Mac and Karen gave us a ride around the lake in their boat, which was an extra treat. It was perfect. I hope we can return for another vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely beautiful!!! Well worth it. Spent alot of time on the water and on the dock. The house was the perfect size for all 10 of us. Nice to have all the necessities. I even baked a birthday cake and found the cake pan. It was secluded but not far from town either. Only problem was the wasps were out in full strength on the dock. I had an allergic reaction. Maybe they like margarita's and beer also. He, he.I definitely recommend this place. Thanks Mac.
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10/10 Excellent

MARYPAT C.

"Mr. Swan" - So, I think ...

"Mr. Swan" - So, I think I'm okay w/calling you "Mac" now! We had such a fabulous experience staying at your home. We found everything we needed to be comfortable. All the kids (ages 20, 17, 13, 6, 6 AND 6) found something to do and enjoy. We came to think of the deer as our family pets! We especially enjoyed the seclusion of the bay and the way in which it is protected from the wind. I had to work a few hours each day but didn't mind doing so because I had such great surroundings. We look forward to staying at your home again!
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10/10 Excellent

Regarding your rental, we...

Regarding your rental, we just treated it like it was our own....and had a tough time giving up the "adoption!" You probably don't hear this from everyone but I was awed by the woodworking details, the numerous homemade built-ins and the obvious craftsmanship that went into the home's construction. (Don't tell Mary I told you that, she thinks I'm nuts)! The soul of its builders and family still remains and we feel fortunate to have been able to share this special place! I am attaching a photo of your "pet" deer which apparently love eating from your flower beds, shrubs and trees! They also enjoy the property!! Scott
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10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our sta...

We really enjoyed our stay at the vacation home of Mac and Karen Swan in Polson, Montana this past Sept. We went after Labor Day, less crowded in the parks, and the weather was wonderful with just a hint of fall in the air. The home is very comfortable and charming and built as a labor of love by Mac's father year's ago. It is on a secluded cove and very peaceful if you are looking to escape the pressures of "city" life. Mac and Karen greeted us upon arrival and made us feel very welcome from the start. We stayed for a week and it was a wonderful setting for a family reunion for our extended family living in the west. Each night we would have a campfire by the lake, roasting marshmellows and catching up. We would love to go back to Polson in the future and stay at the Swan Family Home when we do. Bill and Jackie McCormick St. Louis, Missouri
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10/10 Excellent

We spent a week at the Sw...

We spent a week at the Swan Family Home last summer and had an absolutely wonderful time. It is located on a secluded bay and we had the feeling there was one else around, even though the town of Polson is just a few minutes away. Having rented a number of properties in the past, we found the home to be very well equipped (including a hair dryer in every bathroon and a canoe at their private dock). Mac and Mary went out of their way to be great hosts. It's too bad it's a two-day drive from home. Otherwise we would be frequent visitors.
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10/10 Excellent

The Swan House is great p...

The Swan House is great place to just relax and enjoy nature at it's best. The house offers all the amenities of home plus+++....the lake, deer, warm water of flathead lake. Mac and Karen are great hosts of this beautiful place to just enjoy!!..Everything was there, including that last tissue to dry that tear on checkout day!!.....Enjoy

About the host

Hosted by Mac Swan

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The owners: Mac and Karen Swan and their daughter Mariah Swan and Mary Swan and her son Ken. We grew up on Flathead Lake and have lived and worked in Montana throughout our lives.

Why they chose this property

One of the unique areas on Flathead Lake, Cat Bay is particularly remote with the old-time feel of Montana the way it used to be. We offer modern amenities in a quiet setting. You'll wish you could stay on and on.

What makes this property unique

Built as a family project over the years, the original cabin was framed in 1957, bedrooms and bath added in 1964, garage, studio, and third bedroom and bath completed in 1969. Entryway was completed in 1972. We finished an extensive update in 2017 with new flooring, countertops, sinks, and faucets.
The Swan Family has enjoyed these three timbered acres away from the cares of the world, the clear waters lapping against the gentle gravel beach, the calls of the osprey overhead, and communing with the animals who make their home here too.
Bliss is lingering over coffee on the sunny morning deck--fledgling hawks casting quick shadows through the timber during their flight lessons to the knock of pileated woodpeckers on the pines.

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