Bigfork Getaway

Whether you're in need of a relaxing couples retreat, special family or friends gathering, or staycation, this updated 3-bedroom home with plenty of outdoor space is an ideal and accommodating destination for your Montana adventures.

The layout of the house consists of a main, open-plan, upper level featuring living, dining, fully equipped kitchen, and convenient half bath, with entries onto the large furnished deck. The main bedroom suite features French doors to the deck, walk-through closet, private bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, and spacious walk-in shower. The lower level provides two comfortable bedrooms, full bathroom with tub/shower, dedicated laundry room, and an entry that leads to the lower yard. Wifi works great for streaming on the large TV or for remote work, and the additional large table between the common area is perfect for puzzles, games, extra meal seating, or spreading out that trail map. Amenities at the property include croquet set, air conditioning/heating, premium linens, and outdoor dog washing area. There is also a 5-mode child feeding booster seat available that is suitable for ages 6 months - 4 years. In addition the home offers a play yard, children's eating plates and utensils!

Sip your morning coffee or smoothie from the deck with views of the neighboring pine trees and Mission Range, grill your favorites on the bbq, and enjoy the outdoors with dining and lounging options. Create memories or s'mores with year-round wood burning fire pit, just like the campgrounds offer with cowboy cook-up grate. Summer months provide shade and beauty with the yard's plum, cherry and apple trees. The property is partially fenced between neighboring homes, with enclosed dog kennel in shady part of lower yard, the deck has gated entry at both ends.

WHAT'S NEARBY

Woods Bay offers several eating and pub options either within walking distance or a very short drive. Downtown Bigfork is five miles away, where shops, restaurants, sports rentals, and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse are all to be explored, including the trailhead for the dog-/kid-friendly Swan River Nature Trail. Just four miles away is Wayfarers State Park, located right on Flathead Lake, the perfect place to enjoy swimming, boating, and kayaking. If you're looking for more urban activities, Kalispell is 22 miles north, where you'll find casinos, museums, stores, and Woodland Water Park. And visiting skiers can make the 46-mile trek north to reach Whitefish Mountain Resort for Montana's unparalleled winter terrain. For the more adventurous hiker or those wanting to discover epic Glacier National Park, travel to the West Glacier entrance, only 45 miles away, and seek out Lake Elizabeth and the Going-To-The-Sun Road, where you'll find many historical and scenic stops and places for great bike rides.

THINGS TO KNOW

• The neighborhood market, Papa's, offers a range of groceries/coffee/firewood/propane/fuel/spirits-wine-beer/casino; restaurants, bars, and breweries are minutes away; the Montana Athletic Club is seven miles away, which offers a variety of guest passes (purchased directly with the athletic club) for those

short stays in Bigfork, with gym, indoor pool, saunas, courts, classes, etc.

• Year-round public access fishing/boat dock is 1/4 mile by car or a nice long walk

• Within walking distance is the Woods Bay Marina, offering in summer the Saddlehorn Marina with waterside dining/refreshments/watercraft rental/fuel service and a departure point when booking fishing charter with Flathead Lake Charters

• Enclosed dog kennel provided in backyard

• Parking notes: 2-car side-by-side parking, plus an approximate 13' X 40' area parallel to the county road that accommodates most average-sized boat trailers

• 3 dogs are welcome in this home; no other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.

• Security camera details: At front entrance and south side of house/gravel slope area

This property is managed by David Wilson of First Chair Destinations, license #PMP-RPM-LIC-118717

Permit info: H-314017