Bigfork estate rental - Swan Shores Lodge log home on Swan lake in Bigfork Montana
Swan Shores Lodge log home on Swan lake in Bigfork Montana
 
Bigfork estate rental - Swan Shores Lodge log home on Swan lake in Bigfork Montana

Swan Shores Lodge log home on Swan lake in Bigfork Montana

Swan Shores Lodge deck area seating for 12 guests

Swan Shores Lodge deck area seating for 12 guests

Optional Home Theater room $50.00/nt

Optional Home Theater room $50.00/nt

Front view of Swan Shores Lodge

Front view of Swan Shores Lodge

Game Room

Game Room

Dining area

Dining area

Master Bedroom king size bed

Master Bedroom king size bed

Master Bedroom main floor views of the lake

Master Bedroom main floor views of the lake

Great room area

Great room area

Large Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops ss appliances

Large Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops ss appliances

Master Bathroom with jacuzzi tub

Master Bathroom with jacuzzi tub

#2 bedroom queen size bed views of the grounds

#2 bedroom queen size bed views of the grounds

#3 Bedroom twin size beds upper level views of the lake

#3 Bedroom twin size beds upper level views of the lake

#4 bedroom queen size bed views of the lake

#4 bedroom queen size bed views of the lake

#5 bedroom lower level twin size beds views of the lake

#5 bedroom lower level twin size beds views of the lake

#6 bedroom guest quarters over garage queen bed views of lake

#6 bedroom guest quarters over garage queen bed views of lake

our own boat dock provides ability to fish right from the dock

our own boat dock provides ability to fish right from the dock

Optional Home theater room $50.00/nt seating for 10 guests

Optional Home theater room $50.00/nt seating for 10 guests

Private office area on lower level

Private office area on lower level

Outside seating area next to master bedroom

Outside seating area next to master bedroom

View of Swan Lake from our deck

View of Swan Lake from our deck

Second dining area outside kitchen on upper level deck

Second dining area outside kitchen on upper level deck

Swan Shores Lodge Winter Wonderland

Swan Shores Lodge Winter Wonderland

Laundry area and mud room

Laundry area and mud room

  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps12
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Bigfork vacation estate rental
Six Bedrooms sleeps 12 guests

Swan Shores Lodge offers magnificent water views and is a one of a kind square log home with 200 feet of privacy on pristine Swan Lake. This square log home was architecturally designed to take advantage of the expansive lake and mountain views. The home his multi levels with spectacular lake views from every room. 6 bedrooms 4.5 baths and 6500 sq feet makes this home the perfect gathering place for a family vacation. Bring your boat; our home has not only a boat dock, we have our own boat ramp!

The home sits on one acre of privacy in a park-like setting and is sheltered by cedar trees. Walk through the front door of this impeccably maintained home with open great room floor plan, ideal for entertaining. Our home has been designer decorated with beautiful upscale nautical-style furnishings and designer theme touches and has wood floors throughout. This is true luxury vacation home that is considered to be one of the finest homes in the Flathead Valley.

Main Floor: The master bedroom is located on the main floor and features a king size bed a Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower is in the master bath, a second guest bedroom is located on the main floor with queen size bed and full size bath room with another walk in shower. A large gourmet kitchen features every small appliance imaginable, top of the line Monogram stainless steel double oven, microwave and a six burner gas range, warming drawer and Bosh dishwasher and compactor. The dining area has a large dining table with seating for 12 guests, a nice breakfast bar is wide an open for family entertaining. Also, on the main floor is a half bathroom and large laundry area with large capacity washer and dryer, this area also serves as a mud room.

Second floor: Two guest bedrooms are located on the upper level with a walkway bridge that separates the two bedrooms providing really nice privacy. Both bedrooms are very spacious one bedroom has a queen size bed the other has two twin beds. Both bedrooms have larger dormer window seats, a full bathroom with double vanity sinks and shower over tub.

Lower Level The fifth bedroom is on the lower level of the house and has a unique speed boat trundle bed that opens to make two twin beds. Also on the lower level is a large game room with pool table and a private office set up for those that need keep in touch with work, the lower level also features a fabulous home theater room with recliner seating for ten people. Since not all guests are interested in this amenity we lowered our rates and have made the home theater room optional.

Guest Quarters: The 6th bedroom is totally private and is located across the breezeway over the garage. The guest quarters set up is ideal for those who prefer a bit of privacy. This bedroom has beautiful views of Swan Lake and features a queen size bed and private bathroom with walk in shower and vanity.

For planning sleeping capacity the bedroom layout at Swan Shores Lodge is as follows:

#1 Bedroom Master Bedroom main floor – King size bed

#2 Bedroom main floor – Queen size bed

#3 Bedroom upper level – Queen size bed

#4 Bedroom upper level – two twin size beds

#5 Bedroom lower level – two twin size beds (trundle)

#6 Bedroom Guest Quarters – Queen size bed

Optional sleeping capacity (additional fee)

Sleeper sofa bed in Great room main floor (queen size bed)

Twin roll-away beds (two available)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINDING OUR VRBO WEBSITE LINK: We have tons more photos on our own website. Scroll down and Look for Green Link just below View Calendar that says 'Links to more information' CLICK HERE - please click here for owner's website.

**OBTAIN AN INSTANT QUOTE or Book a Reservation Online. Just send us an inquiry and you will receive an automated response with the link to our fully automated reservation system.

Summary of Rental Summary Fees:

*Rate Information: Our rates are based on the total number of bedrooms required during the entire stay. Each bedroom is considered to be double occupancy. We only rent to one family/party at a time, this is not a shared house rate like a B&B. If not all the bedrooms are ordered we close off the bedrooms that are not going to be used. We have a flexible reservation system so if you are not sure of the number of bedrooms at time of booking you can add sleeping capacity up until 7 days prior to arrival.

* The base 1 bedroom rate is shown on the listing rate schedule. Each additional bedroom is $50.00 per night, plus tax and $25.00 extra per bedroom for cleaning.

*Reservations Deposits: A 20% deposit is required at time of booking, the balance is due 60 days prior to arrival.

Reservation Deposits and Payments: For the protection of our renters the only form of payment we accept is credit card or echeck through our own reservation system. We will never ask a renter to send us any payment by a wire transfer service.

* Application Fee - $35.00 (waived for repeat guests)

* Damage Insurance - $45.00 (required to rent this home).

* Nightly Rate Adjustment - $50.00 each additional bedroom

* Cleaning & Guest Service Fee 1 bedroom - $325.00 each additional bedroom $25.00.

* Sofa Bed (optional) $50.00/nt

* Time Change Option - $20.00/hr Early or Late Check out (not available on back to back bookings)

*Optional Home Theater Room $50.00/nt or $350.00/week

* Day Guest Visitors - $10.00/ per person maximum of 2 days guest visitors (only available if our maximum occupancy has not been exceeded).

Minimum Stay Requirements:

*7 night Minimum the months of June, July, August and September turn days are on Saturdays.

*7 night minimum the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Montana Permit #5333177

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About Lisa Strauss - Swan Shores Lodge

My husband and I manage our own vacation homes and do business under the name of Vacation Holdings. We are a trusted member of the Vacation Rental Industry and a member of the Professional Vacation Rental Association. We have been in business for over 10 years and have the highest integrity. We are not a management company these are all of our own properties. This enables us to describe the home in great detail. I am an interior designer so all of our homes have been designer decorated by the design arm of our company. In addition all of our vacation homes are maintained by a caretaker so that the property is well cared for and our guests are given individual attention. I respond to inquiries within 10 minutes of submission or give us a call as we are super easy to reach. We really try hard to exceed guests expectations!

Lisa Strauss - Swan Shores Lodge purchased this estate in 2005
Why Lisa Strauss - Swan Shores Lodge chose Bigfork

We live full time in the San Juan Islands in the State of Washington and choose Montana because of its close proximity. We started in Whitefish and narrowed our search to the Flathead Valley as we were looking for a lakefront home. We settled on Swan Lake because it was less populated and the views of the Swan Mountains. Swan Shores Lodge was really an ugly duckling the bedrooms were painted shocking pink and baby blue. We were initially not wild about the house because most log homes are stained in a rustic brown whereas this one was stained in a dove gray. It needed some serious updating but the lakefront location and views were just magnificent. Fortunately, we had some vision and could see the potential with some updating and interior design touches. I decided to design around the dove grey stain, so instead of following a traditional rustic we went with a nautical theme and it worked. The end result is we ended up with a totally unique lakefront vacation home that is not like anything else you will find in the State of Montana

What makes this estate unique

Lakefront, Lakefront, Lakefront...and being on Swan Lake which is a smaller lake that does not have a great deal of boat traffic. Having our own boat ramp is a real plus as well!

16 Reviews of Property 152295 in Bigfork, Montana

Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
average rating of 5.0 based on 16 reviews
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Iowa
5

beautiful home

5 of 5
Submitted: September 6, 2007 Stayed: July 2007
I stayed here end of july beginning of aug. It was amazing. I loved everything about the house, the lake, the view. It was clean. I would love to go again. I def. recommend this house
Helpful votes: 9/9
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

Swan Shores Lodge is the best of Montana paradise

Submitted: July 31, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
If you are looking for a Montana log home experience deserving of the cover of architectural Digest both interior and exterior head for Swan Shores Lodge. This home is located in the most beautiful spot on Swan Lake with mountain views from every room and nearby Big Fork horse trails whitewater rafting and a choice of family dining or intimate gourmet restaurants. Not enough writing space here to boast about the dedicated efforts of the owners to support their guests with amenities that include a chefs kitchen equipped for professional chefs inside and outdoor dining for more than a dozen cloud like mattresses with beautifully appointed decor and a media room for 10. We celebrated our 50 anniversary with our children and grandchildren and none of us wanted to leave. Is it possible to have a perfect vacation If you select Swan Shores Lodge it is guaranteed. Thanks to the owners for their gracious and thoughtful preparation for a memory that will last a lifetime.
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

We caught lots of Fish

Submitted: July 27, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
Megan and Jeff sent us the nicest thank you note. They also sent us a photo of the fish they caught which you can see on our Swan Shores Lodge facebook page. Lisa, thank you so much for the sweet email, returning the deposit, setting up the deck and giving us directions around town, but most of all.. Allowing us to stay at your home and making it so cozy! We have captured a photo I thought you might enjoy! Our oldest sin caught a longnosed sucker fish that gave us a good laugh:-) We threw it back needless to say we did get rainbow trout and one pike and all of them right off your deck. We put a rod in every white pole that held the deck in place and just left the fishing poles alone. We caught so much fish off of that we had to keep putting them back!
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Had a Great time at your Beautiful home on Swan Lake

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: August 2009
We had a great time at your beautiful home on Swan Lake. Hopefully are family will be able to come again next year.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Another Wonderful Vacation at Swan Shores Lodge

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: July 2009
We had another wonderful vacation at Swan Shores. We are looking forward to our two week stay again next year.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Marvelous week of Beautiful Memories

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: June 2007
We just returned from our vacation at Swan Shores, and I wanted to personally thank you. This truly was a Spectacular Property! Our family was so pleased with the accommodations and our week there at Swan Lake was one of the best reunions we’ve had. Everyone kept thanking me for taking charge and finding this wonderful retreat. Thank you for working with me and making this whole experience so very enjoyable. I called your caretaker a couple times to report a few things, and he was also very nice to work with. I hope we can return again sometime in the future. My husband and I have already recommended this beautiful lodge to our friends for their family reunions. I have a feeling everyone who leaves Swan Shores is happy in spirit, but also saddened that their vacation must end. What a marvelous week of beautiful memories. Thanks again.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Wish we could have stayed there forever

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: July 2007
I wanted to thank you for renting us your beautiful home. We had one of the most memorable and wonderful times at Swan Lake and I know it was because of your home. There were a lot of tears from the children and the adults when we left this morning. We all wish we could have stayed there forever, the time goes by too quickly. We have rented homes at Swan Lake for over 30 years and this was the best. We hope to be fortunate enough to rent this property, as well as your other properties, in the future. Thank you for everything.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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The house was Perfect everything we needed

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: May 2007
Just wanted to say again how perfect our stay was at Swan Shores Lodge and how much we appreciated all your efforts. We so much enjoyed the wonderful environment and accommodations. The house was perfect - with everything we needed, so peaceful and quiet.
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Plush and so Beautiful

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: June 2008
We loved the View!!! Atmosphere of the place makes everyone feel like home…plush and so beautiful!
business
Swan Shores Lodge 200 ft. Lakefront on Swan Lake **Home Theater Room**
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152295
+1 800-418-7990
Bigfork Flathead Lake
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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It is the Perfect Setting and View is Incredible

Submitted: December 21, 2009 Stayed: July 2008
We had a great time in Montana! Thank you very much for sharing your house with us! It is the perfect setting and the view is incredible. We liked everything about the house, from the layout to the décor, and all the luxurious amenities.