Montana Forest Retreat, Easy Walk to Flathead Lake, 1.5 Acres Fenced for Dogs!

Escape to nature in Northwest Montana at this serene retreat near Flathead Lake!

Featuring:
- A scenic 1/3 mile stroll to Flathead Lake
- Private entrance to a cozy first-floor apartment (Note- the hosts live on the second floor but use a separate driveway and entrance.
- Sprawling front yard and untouched forest for exploration
- A charming 2-story house nestled on 6 acres of wooded property
- Your own private driveway for convenience
- Fully furnished home-away-from-home with kitchen and laundry
- Easy access to Flathead Lake for swimming and kayaking
- Adjacent to reservation forests, ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and wildlife observation
- Plus, countless magnificent views!
- Newly renovated to include acoustical ceiling and modern electrical fixtures. (Feb 2025)
The lower floor of this custom home offers a fully furnished apartment, complete with all the amenities you'll need for a relaxing vacation. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature outside your window and enjoy the comfort of a propane fireplace, a full laundry room, and a well-equipped kitchen. Need to catch up on work? Set up your laptop and project to the smart TV while you enjoy the scenery.

Friendly dogs are welcome here, with over 1.5 acres securely fenced for your furry friends to roam freely. They will have instant playmates and entertainment as our 2.5 year old retriever and 1 year old lab love other dogs (and people). And for outdoor enthusiasts, there's plenty to do, from kayaking on the lake to exploring the nearby mountain trails.

With so much to see and do in the area, from skiing in Whitefish to exploring Glacier National Park, this retreat is the perfect home base for your Montana adventure. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the beauty of Flathead Lake and beyond!

Additional Info:
The top floor of this custom home is occupied by the hosts/owners, a quiet older couple, one golden retriever (age 2), and one labrador retriever (age 1). We ask that you bring only friendly, healthy dogs as they will be sharing the yard with ours. The lower floor (the VRBO unit) boasts a fully furnished apartment that you are sure to enjoy for your vacation rental experience! Wake up to the sounds of birds chattering and see the majestic pines sway in the wind as you view it through the bedroom's picture window. The apartment is fitted with a walk-in laundry room, propane fireplace, leather reclining seats with cup holders, kitchen stocked with cookware and utensils, coffee, common spices, ice maker, Keurig, Internet, TV, dining area with a picture window, family board games, and exercise bike. An optional twin rollaway bed can be provided. *** Please note: Since the hosts live on the second floor and you may hear regular daytime noises such as walking from one room to another or opening a door. Our dogs are generally very quiet but may bark at deer or other wildlife. They are well-mannered, playful, and love to have someone throw a frisbee or ball. Both are big dogs but do not jump on people. They have also been trained to chase deer out of the fenced area so will help to keep your dogs safe.**

There is ample parking for large vehicles/boats, an outdoor fire pit that converts to a wood grill (subject to local fire restrictions), and access to 2 kayaks with life vests in the summer. The home is 1/3 mile from Flathead Lake by road with a rustic public access beach from which to launch kayaks or swim. Watch for deer wandering the property as they make daily treks to the lake for water. The back part of the property has a mountain trail which used to be an old logging road. The towering pines and abundant natural flora speak calmness into your soul. You are welcome to sit on a rock or log and just breathe in the healthy air.

You won't want to miss taking a 7 minute walk down a country road to reach the shore of Flathead Lake. You'll pass wild choke cherry trees, hawthorn shrubs, and many large firs and pines. Here you will find a small public beach that is rarely used. (Shhh... only locals know of it's existence!) It is untamed with driftwood and cattails on the shore. There is no dock for use, but you won't need it to launch the kayaks. The water is shallow for 100 yards or more. Sit in the cool water, swim out a ways, or kayak into the vast Flathead Lake. It is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River and has spectacular views in every direction. Also note Dixon 4-H Park, a county maintained public park, boasts a large pavilion with picnic tables, a bathroom, dock with ladder, and is only 2 miles away. Directions and photos of both these lake locations are posted in the binder on the living room table.

Are you a quilter? So is the owner! If you have a quilt top to be finished, arrangements can be made to complete an edge to edge design on a longarm machine while you are exploring the region. Ask for pricing.

Local Attractions:
There is SO much to experience! Whitefish is 1.5 hour away and features many tourist attractions and ski resorts including Big Mountain. Check out Polson (population of 5000) which is a quick 10-minute drive. You can shop the farmer's market on Fridays (seasonally), find a locally owned restaurant, visit the cheese factory, get locally hunted foods at M&S Meats, rent a boat or jet ski, charter a fishing guide, swim, raft Flathead River, or explore the historic downtown shops. Glacier National Park is about 2 hours away, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort (1 hour) is a gorgeous scenic drive to the north in Lakeside. Missoula ski resorts are 1.5 hours away. Big Arm has a great public park (15 min.) Lakeside has an awesome alpine coaster (35-minutes) that is open year-round. The city of Kalispell is to the north and hosts many more shops and attractions (1 hour). The quaint town of Bigfork is less than an hour's drive and has the most amazing Christmas wonderland store. You could also find a local orchard and pick cherries or wild huckleberries in July, apples in September/October. Book a spa day at Quinn's Hot Springs pools. Try your luck at viewing the Northern Lights on cold, clear nights in any open north facing area. Of course breathtaking photography opportunities are abundant no matter the season.

Flathead Lake boat rentals: Polson, Big Fork, Lakeside, Woods Bay, Somers, and Big Arm.