BIG River Retreat Apartment is located in the charming town of Columbia Falls, the Gateway to Glacier National Park. This space is the perfect cornerstone for your Montana Adventure. Located near the quaint town of Whitefish, which provides exceptional skiing and a picturesque downtown area. You are also within driving distance to Glacier National Park, one of the most scenic Parks in the country. With breathtaking river, mountain, and forest views, BIG River Retreat Apartment is the perfect place to enjoy your next vacation. To top it off, this home is pet-friendly, so bring your pets along to enjoy Montana with you!
With 100 feet of frontage on the Flathead River, greenbelt walking trails directly across the street, 200 feet from the river access to launch your canoe, kayak, or inner-tube for floating the river, BIG River Retreat offers you an oasis of peace and quiet. The house is ideally located less than 10 minutes from the airport or beautiful Meadow Lake Golf Resort, 15 minutes to Whitefish, and 20 minutes to Glacier National Park. Walking & biking paths take you to historic downtown Columbia Falls.
This is a unit inside a larger house, but it's completely separate from the main living area. It has its own entrance and amenities, but the rest of the house is not shared or accessible. The apartment is accessible from exterior stairs, you'll find two bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, a common area, a private covered deck with amazing views of the river and mountains, a 65” HD Smart TV with soundbar, and a gaming system. The wet bar has a regular-sized refrigerator with an ice maker, microwave, slow cooker, and coffee maker, which allows you to enjoy snacks or even full meals. The game/dining table with hidden butterfly leaf accommodates up to 6 people, and the sofa table with USB port and stools offers a place to stay connected with fast speed WIFI or enjoy watching TV while eating breakfast. One bedroom contains a daybed that can be set up as either a king-sized bed or two twin beds. On a clear day, you can even see the peaks of BIG Mountain! This room also has a desk for a dedicated work station with a Smart TV that can be used as an extra monitor for your computer. The bunk room has two sets of bunks- one twin over twin and the other twin over queen-size bed. Down the private exterior stairs, you'll find a small, fully fenced, private side yard with a grill, picnic table, and small grass area for your pooch.
In the winter, the Flathead Valley is famous for its world-class skiing and wide range of winter activities. There are two ski resorts in the area, including the local favorite Whitefish Mountain Resort and the family-friendly Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! Visitors to the area can also enjoy ice fishing on Flathead Lake, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Glacier National Park, and snowmobiling with one of the local outfitters.
In the summer, enjoy all the water sports imaginable at Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Glacier National Park is also close by with the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun Road, Lake McDonald, and 70+ day hikes! Make sure you take time to experience downtown Bigfork, boasting shops, galleries, restaurants, and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. There are activities for everyone from hiking the Swan River Nature Trail, exploring the Jewel Basin Wilderness Area, fishing the many lakes & rivers, or golfing at any of the exceptional courses, including Eagle Bend Golf Course.
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Key Residence Features:
On Flathead River | Pets Allowed | Covered Balcony with Outdoor Seating | Fenced-In Yard with Picnic Table | Grill
View And Location:
200 Feet from the Flathead River Access and Public Walking, Biking Trails, River, Forest | Swan Mountain Range Views | Quiet Central Location | 17 miles to Glacier National Park | 10 Miles to Whitefish | 17 Miles to Whitefish Ski Resort | 28 Miles to Flathead Lake
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Trundle bed can be either Two Twins or One King
Bedroom 2: One Twin Bunkbed | One Twin-over-Queen Bunkbed
Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 3: Double Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet
Kitchen Amenities:
Standard Coffee Machine | Electric Kettle | Blender | Slow Cocker | Microwave | Ice Maker | Hand Dish Washing Space | Fridge | Freezer
Dining:
Seating for 3-6 people | Counter Seating for 3 people
What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complimentary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand 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 and Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Inside Amenities:
Wet Bar | Water Softener | Sound Dampening Insulation Between Floors | Smart TVs
Air Conditioning:
This home has central air conditioning.
Outdoor Amenities:
Fenced-in Yard | Picnic Table | Balcony with Outdoor Furniture | Private Access to Home | Private parking | Grill
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
Policies:
No smoking or vaping of any kind | 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
