Ski Access, Overlooking the Lake + Private Hot Tub & Pets Considered

Whitefish Lake Mountain Hideaway offers the ultimate year-round Whitefish experience! Located in Elk Highlands, this mountain retreat provides breathtaking views of Whitefish Lake and true ski-in/ski-out access via a private neighborhood ski run and lift—perfect for winter adventures. In summer, explore nearby hiking trails or take a scenic drive to Glacier National Park, just 33 miles away. With downtown Whitefish only 7 miles from your doorstep, enjoy easy access to local shops, dining, and entertainment in every season.

Built in 2021, this stunning modern retreat provides a spacious open floor plan with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms to easily accommodate up to 14 guests. The amazing great room includes the living room, kitchen, dining area, and a half bath — all accentuated by the soaring ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living room features comfortable leather furnishings, including recliner sofas, an inviting gas fireplace, and a Smart TV. The large slider door opens to the covered heated patio where you can enjoy the breathtaking lake and mountain views. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless appliances, including a gas stove top and a double-door oven. You'll also enjoy an expansive center island with seating for four. The dining room features a table with seating for up to eight, all with gorgeous lake and mountain views.

The primary bedroom features a king-size bed, a cozy gas fireplace, a Smart TV, and stunning views. The ensuite bathroom offers dual sinks, a heated towel rack, a soaking tub, and a large separate shower with double shower heads and multiple jets. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed, an electric fireplace, and a Smart TV; the private bathroom offers a shower. The third bedroom has a queen-size bed. There is a fourth bedroom/ game room on the upper level, which has two queen beds with twin trundles, a high-quality queen sleeper sofa, a gas fireplace, and a Smart TV. There is a pocket door at the bottom of the stairs to provide privacy, and the room also boasts a pool table, a game/card table, and a massage chair. The private bathroom offers a shower.

Enjoy the heated, covered deck featuring outdoor dining and a BBQ grill. The backyard patio boasts a hot tub and a gas fire pit with Adirondack seating – the perfect spot to relax after a full day of activities and taking in the AMAZING sunsets. There is a fenced yard, and the entire outdoor space presents stunning lake and mountain views.

This property is part of The Sapphire Collection, the ultimate in luxury. You'll also be greeted by 2 luxurious Stay Montana robes, Ella Cookies (our beloved family recipe), plus Huckleberry Pancake mix to make and enjoy during your stay!

The Sapphire Collection of properties are meticulously vetted to our highest standards to ensure our guests have an extraordinary Montana vacation experience. Offering a consistent, top-of-the-line selection of amenities, these properties are your perfect home away from home.

Why Sapphire? Montana is called the Treasure State and produces almost all of the sapphires in the US! Sapphires are gorgeous, sought-after gems that come in many colors including the cornflower blue Yogo sapphires which are especially coveted.

In the winter, downhill skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort provides 3,000+ skiable acres, 14 lifts with terrain for all skill levels and stunning views. The resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! There are plenty of other winter activities from snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice fishing, hiking, snowshoeing and more. Of course, you'll also want to explore downtown Whitefish eateries and galleries and don't miss Winter Carnival with a parade and skijoring!

In the summer, enjoy all the water-sports imaginable at Whitefish Lake, or any of the 100+ lakes & rivers within 100 miles, including Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Whitefish Mountain Resort also provides endless activities such as mountain biking, hiking, zip-lining, ropes courses, alpine slides, and scenic chair or gondola rides (with Glacier National Park views). Speaking of Glacier National Park, it's only 45 minutes away from Whitefish! Don't miss the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun road, Lake McDonald, and 70+day hikes! You'll also want to take advantage of the Whitefish Trail system with 43 miles of hiking & biking trails, as well as great restaurants, art galleries, breweries, distilleries, a train museum, golf courses and local events such as Huckleberry Days, farmer's markets, rodeos and Under the Big Sky music festival!

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Key Residence Features:
Private Hot Tub | Game Room with Pool Table | Gas Fire Pit with Adirondack Chairs | Covered Patio with Gas Grill | Heated three-car garage with an EV charger | Ski Racks and Boot Dryers

View and Location:
Private Access to Ski Run & Lift less than half a mile from the house | 7 Miles to Downtown Whitefish | 19 Miles from Glacier Park International Airport | 33 Miles to Glacier National Park

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Primary Bedroom | King Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 2: King-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 3: 2 Queen-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 4: 4 Two Queen Beds with Twin Trundle | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Upper Level

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Double Vanity | Walk in Shower | Soaker Tub | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Walk in Shower | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 3: Single Vanity | Walk in Shower | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 4: Half Bath | Single Vanity | Toilet | Main Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Espresso Machine | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Gas Range | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Formal Dining for 8 people | Bar seating for 4 people

What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complementary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels | Hot Tub Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames soap, shampoo and conditioner per bathroom.
Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can
Kitchen: Salt & Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Laundry: 10 Laundry detergent pods

Inside Amenities:
Open-concept Living Area | Washer & Dryer | Fireplace | Game Room with Pool Table | Ski Racks and Boot Dryers

Air Conditioning:
This home offers Air Conditioning

Outdoor Amenities:
Private Hot Tub With Amazing Views | Backyard Patio with Gas Fire Pit | Covered Deck with Gas Grill | Outdoor Furniture | Fenced Yard

Activities:
Summer: Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Rock Climbing | Swimming | Boating | Scenic Drives | Sightseeing | Shopping | Dining
Winter: Cross Country Skiing | Downhill/Alpine Skiing | Ice Skating | Sledding/Tubing | Snowboarding | Snowmobiling | Snowshoeing | Shopping | Dining

Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | Smart TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line | Digital Property Guide

Policies:
No smoking | Pets allowed | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 18 Years old | Required Vacation Rental Agreement to be signed by guest prior to arrival | No outside Fires during Fire Season on any outdoor fire pit | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days if booking long term