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Bigfork house rental - View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.
View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.
  • Bigfork house rental - View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.
    View of front yard from new stamped concrete front porch and entryway of house.
    View of dining room overlooking river and with antique sidebar.
    View of private sitting/reading room which overlooks the river.
    View of part of living room and entryway into living room.
    Sunset view from living room, dining room, and deck.
  • Bigfork house rental - View of entry to house except now new stone entranceway porch and walkway
    Middle Guest Bedroom Overlooking Deck and Swan River
    Downriver View from Living Room and Deck from our new riverside picnic table.
    Downriver View In Winter
    Upriver View from Deck in Summer
    Upriver View in Early Fall
  • Bigfork house rental - Christmas In Bigfork
    Looking Downriver in Winter
    This sitting room is off the living room so that you can look upriver as well.
    Antique bureau in guest bedroom with window view overlooking deck and river.
 
Bigfork house rental - View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.

View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.

View of front yard from new stamped concrete front porch and entryway of house.

View of front yard from new stamped concrete front porch and entryway of house.

View of dining room overlooking river and with antique sidebar.

View of dining room overlooking river and with antique sidebar.

View of private sitting/reading room which overlooks the river.

View of private sitting/reading room which overlooks the river.

View of part of living room and entryway into living room.

View of part of living room and entryway into living room.

Sunset view from living room, dining room, and deck.

Sunset view from living room, dining room, and deck.

View of entry to house except now new stone entranceway porch and walkway

View of entry to house except now new stone entranceway porch and walkway

Middle Guest Bedroom Overlooking Deck and Swan River

Middle Guest Bedroom Overlooking Deck and Swan River

Downriver View from Living Room and Deck from our new riverside picnic table.

Downriver View from Living Room and Deck from our new riverside picnic table.

Downriver View In Winter

Downriver View In Winter

Upriver View from Deck in Summer

Upriver View from Deck in Summer

Upriver View in Early Fall

Upriver View in Early Fall

Christmas In Bigfork

Christmas In Bigfork

Looking Downriver in Winter

Looking Downriver in Winter

This sitting room is off the living room so that you can look upriver as well.

This sitting room is off the living room so that you can look upriver as well.

Antique bureau in guest bedroom with window view overlooking deck and river.

Antique bureau in guest bedroom with window view overlooking deck and river.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6

Photos and Description of the Bigfork vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

Large riverfront house - three bedrooms with two master suites - three bathrooms - large deck overlooking Swan River.

Beautiful, highly furnished waterfront home right on the Swan River. This 3,400-square-foot home has approximately 200 feet of direct Swan River frontage with views of the river from nearly every room including the sitting room and living room. The other side of the house overlooks a large, private front yard for your enjoyment.

We have been renting our home to families visiting Montana for many years, and we invite you to read some of our prior guests' review which are included below. We believe our home may be the perfect place for you and your family or group. Enjoy the beauty and fun of the great Swan River which is about 10' from your deck and also enjoy Bigfork, Glacier, and the entire Flathead.

The home is unique in that it has two master bedroom suites at opposite ends of the house - each with its own bathroom and one with an adjacent, small, private office for your use. An additional bedroom and bathroom is located in the center of the house.

The living room is large with a stone fireplace. It has picture windows overlooking the river on one side; it has direct access to the large 500-square-foot deck which also overlooks the river. A barbeque and canoe are kept on the property for your enjoyment.

There is a separate dining area and a separate sitting/reading room and a large kitchen which is fully furnished and equipped. Lastly, there is a separate laundry room with a washer, dryer, and utility sink.

The house has been fully renovated over the years complete with a new stamped concrete front porch and entryway and a huge deck on overlooking the river. The house is designed with some wonderful antiques and furnishings combined with soft leather sofa and loveseats and flat creen TV with DVR TV recording system in the living room.

The property is southwesterly-facing so that you can enjoy the vivid sunsets each night.

The property is conveniently located, only eight to ten minutes driving from the restaurants, galleries, Summer Playhouse, and shopping in downtown Bigfork. Beautiful Glacier National Park, Echo Lake, the more rugged Jewel Basin Hiking area, and Whitefish are also nearby for day trips.

The house is available on weekly basis during the Summer months (normally Saturday to Saturday), but we also especially welcome those persons or families who wish to spend several weeks or longer. We are happy this year to offer reduced rates for those staying a month or longer during the Summer, and we also have substantially reduced rates for longer term leases during the Fall and Winter months.

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About The Owner

I was born in Kalispell, and after many years away I bought this home on Swan River about 18 years ago. My wife and I and our son now split our time between Bigfork and our home in Santa Barbara, CA., but my whole family -- going back 4 generations -- is from Northwest Montana ... we hope and think you will love Montana .. hiking, canoeing (or tubing) downriver from our deck, relaxing and watching the deer, wild turkeys, Canadian geese, ...... We look forward to your staying at our home.

The Owner purchased this house in 1992
Why The Owner chose Bigfork

There are many beautiful places to stay in the Bigfork area ... we like our property because it is quiet, private, and on the river -- and yet it is still only about 8 minutes door to door to the downtown shops and restaurants of Bigfork ... (and only about 2 minutes from the famous Echo Lake Cafe -- which serves the best deck breakfasts in the valley)..

What makes this house unique

Every property has its own unique charms ... for us, we think you might especially enjoy the quiet privacy, the front yard, the large deck overlooking the river, the Summer swimming, tubing,and canoeing right to or from the house ... Also, the property faces southwest so you will see the magnificent sunsets over the river every night from your living room, from the dining room, and from the deck ... Have fun. Most people come to Montana in the Summer, but maybe come sometime in the Fall and Winter as well.

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Bigfork house rental - View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.

View of Swan River from the deck off of the living room.

View of front yard from new stamped concrete front porch and entryway of house.

View of front yard from new stamped concrete front porch and entryway of house.

View of dining room overlooking river and with antique sidebar.

View of dining room overlooking river and with antique sidebar.

View of private sitting/reading room which overlooks the river.

View of private sitting/reading room which overlooks the river.

View of part of living room and entryway into living room.

View of part of living room and entryway into living room.

Sunset view from living room, dining room, and deck.

Sunset view from living room, dining room, and deck.

View of entry to house except now new stone entranceway porch and walkway

View of entry to house except now new stone entranceway porch and walkway

Middle Guest Bedroom Overlooking Deck and Swan River

Middle Guest Bedroom Overlooking Deck and Swan River

Downriver View from Living Room and Deck from our new riverside picnic table.

Downriver View from Living Room and Deck from our new riverside picnic table.

Downriver View In Winter

Downriver View In Winter

Upriver View from Deck in Summer

Upriver View from Deck in Summer

Upriver View in Early Fall

Upriver View in Early Fall

Christmas In Bigfork

Christmas In Bigfork

Looking Downriver in Winter

Looking Downriver in Winter

This sitting room is off the living room so that you can look upriver as well.

This sitting room is off the living room so that you can look upriver as well.

Antique bureau in guest bedroom with window view overlooking deck and river.

Antique bureau in guest bedroom with window view overlooking deck and river.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bigfork, Montana

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $1,950 - $2,195 per week
  • US Dollars
  • Summer Rates (June 15 - Sept 15): $2,195.00 per week - 7 night minimum.
  • Sept 15 - June 15: From $1,425 (5 nights) to $1,950 (7 nights). 5 Night minimum.
  • 50% Rental Amount Due Upon Booking/Balance 60 Days Prior to Arrival.
  • Refundable Security Deposit. $1,000; Plus Montana Bed Tax.
  • Special Long-Term Rates - 30+ days - Please contact owner.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bigfork, Montana

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • Waterfront ...
    Our home is directly on the river with easy swimming, fishing, tubing, wading and canoeing directly from up river to our house or leave from the front of the house and head downriver..
General:
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Telephone
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking Off Street
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen ...
    Full kitchen with all of the pots and pans, dishes, wine glasses, and utensils which you'll need to enjoy your stay.
  • Cooking Utensils
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • King size beds (1) Cal-King. , Queen size Beds (2)
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
  • Video Library ...
    Library of both DVDs and VHS for your enjoyment.
  • DVD Player
  • VCR
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • health/beauty spa
  • live theater
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • sledding
  • boating
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
  • shopping
  • antiquing
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • rock climbing
  • swimming
  • mountain biking
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • snowboarding
  • kayaking
  • sailing
  • basketball court
  • racquetball
  • jet skiing
  • hunting
  • skiing
  • hiking
  • golf
  • parasailing
  • snowmobiling
  • cross country skiing
  • fishing
  • rafting
  • water skiing
Notes: Separate sitting/reading room, separate dining room overlooking the river, 2 master suites with private bathrooms and a separate bedroom in the middle of the house. One of the master suites also has a small private office overlooking the deck and river. There is also a large, private front yard.
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bigfork, Montana

Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
average rating of 5.0 based on 10 reviews
business
Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p117393vb
+ 805-450-2602
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Phoenix
5

Picture perfect week near Flathead

5 of 5
Submitted: October 15, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
This house was a perfect home base for our family of 4 while exploring the Flathead Valley and Glacier NP during the kids' fall break from school.

The owner is very responsive and provided pre-trip planning advice for our crew. The house is very well maintained and has all the cooking supplies we needed for our breakfasts and dinners.
We enjoyed canoeing off the back dock, gazed at the stars at night, went fruit picking at one of the orchards on rte 35 (apples, pears, peaches, plums, oh my!) and enjoyed meals at several local restaurants nearby, and even went for a leisurely jog through the back roads alongside the farms.

The house has a solid wireless internet connection and satellite TV service as well (and plenty of power outlets), so we were able to stay as connected to the digital world as we needed.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p117393vb
+ 805-450-2602
Bigfork Flathead Lake
georgia
5

Great location, huge, well-equipped home

5 of 5
Submitted: July 2, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This is a wonderful, spacious home in a gorgeous setting and very convenient to Bigfork, Flathead Lake, and Glacier. The house is very well-equipped...the best-equipped rental home we've ever stayed in. The river views are great, and we even caught a few fish right from the back yard. Whitetail and mule deer visited the front yard almost daily and we watched them swim across the river just about every morning and evening. We'd definitely book again on our next trip to the area!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p117393vb
+ 805-450-2602
Bigfork Flathead Lake
NH, VA, CT
5

A Terrific Vacation House in a Great Location

5 of 5
Submitted: August 22, 2011 Stayed: August 2011
This beautiful, fully-equipped house on the Swan River was an ideal base for fishing, hiking and visiting Glacier National Park. The place was immaculate, the locale beautiful and quiet and the owner very responsive to any questions. Bigfork is a great little town, and for fishermen, the Flathead is an absolute gem. A first-class vacation experience.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p117393vb
+ 805-450-2602
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Sydney Australia
5

Wonderfull stay in Bigfork

5 of 5
Submitted: November 7, 2010 Stayed: October 2010
We stayed in this house last month and found the experience extremely enjoyable. The house is very comfortable and is all on one level with flat access from parking just outside the front door.
All of the comforts of home are available and easy to find and the large deck overlooking the river makes a picture perfect setting for late afternoon sundowners and BBQ.
This is a very quiet location and is only about a 10 minute drive to the local town of Bigfork. We purchased all our supplies from Bigfork Harvest Foods on HWY 35 which had everything we needed.
Overall this house was the most enjoyable house and the best setting of all our accommodation during our recent 5 week US roadtrip.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/3
business
Beautiful Swan River Waterfront Home
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p117393vb
+ 805-450-2602
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Indiana
5

Relaxing stay on Swan River

5 of 5
Submitted: July 19, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
We really enjoyed our stay at your Swan River home. The place was exactly as you described it and it suited our family well. The location was great and allowed us to access the park four of the days we were there.
We also made use of the canoe several times and enjoyed seeing the deer, turkey, osprey and eagles from the deck.

Thanks again and also thanks for the bottle of locally vinted wine, it was quite good and a nice welcome!
Mark and Kay
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/3
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