Family Cabin on Beautiful Flathead Lake

Location was excellent, private waterfront and very close to Big Fork. The cabin was under construction while we were there, but the owner was upfront about it and it did not deter from our experience. We only wish he left us the plans so we could see what it will look like in the future! You could tell the cabin is family owned and loved. It is not a sterile investment property. WHen you are there, it almost makes you feel like you are at your own families cottage. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you would need. There is ample seating on the new and improved deck for large family meals. My only disappointment was the closure of most of the outdooring cooking appliances and the lack of useable paddles for the canoe. If you are looking for a place to really relax with your family, this is it!

Unfortunately, our stay was not what we had hoped. The view in the pictures online of the lake was obscured by both construction and a massive new screen TV that they got in the main living room. So when sitting in the main living room, you cannot even see out.There’s also a junkyard of trashy, old patio furniture and leftover used umbrella stands and garbage down by the lake, including a broken boatlaunch that blocks the view while sitting at the beach. Construction screws are scattered about so we had to be careful where we stepped and sat. The outdoor kitchen area was closed/junky too. To be fair the owner did let us know that the deck was being redone, but the pictures that he provided for us were not what we actually showed up to. See pics. The kitchen is not as well stocked as we were led to believe. There was a lot of dishes that were dirty that so we always had to wash every dish before we used it. The drawers were difficult to get in and out of and need repair. There were cobwebs all over in the kitchen, as well as in the bedrooms. I think if the house had a really good cleaning, it would be a lot better. This goes for the outside beach area too. And any future renter should know that there is no hairdryer in the house. And the house soap was not provided in the bathrooms, we had to go digging through their personal stuff to find some options for hand soap. Overall, we were underwhelmed. On the positive side, the Location was really good and close to Big Fork.

Pack up your summer fun and head to the Lake! The family cabin on Flathead Lake near Bigfork, Montana is the place to gather for outdoor enjoyment. There is plenty of tables and seating on their deck that overlooks the lake. Bring you own wood if you want to have a fire next to the lake, if permitted and there isn't any wind. These cabins beat the heart of their families past and present history of the area. I even found a book on our own family history called Kalispell Cornerstones, a fascinating history of twenty-five Kalispell homes. For example, page 18 and 19 that has our grandfather, Dr. Neil M Leitch listed as an owner in 1945. A few thoughts to know before arriving is that there are many rocks on the paths. Bring appropriate shoes or boots to walk around the property and in the lake, if needed, due to a slight decline of the terrain. We loved the kitchen and bathroom renovations! Always check the propane tank if you plan to grill. The tank was out of propane, but it was easy to fill nearby and inexpensive. Overall, I give this a five star property! We were so lucky to find it available for a beautiful weekend at the end of June at the lake!

Another lovely stay. Great weather and good times with family. Sun and rain Montana style. And the lake wasn’t too cold for a swim.

Great cabin lake front. Approx 4 miles south of Bigfork. Good owner follow-up with questions. Well stocked open kitchen, comfortable space. Heater, but wood stove not operable (although when we were there it was warm, so not headed). Ceiling fan in living room, no A/C. Nice deck with lots of seating. Nice rock fire pit by water. Owner is in process of repainting exterior which it needs. Overall this was a great property! Would book again.

Loved this cabin and it was incredibly well set up by the owner. Thank you for letting us rent it - will definitely come back!

This property suited our family very well. It had a lived in feel which we loved. There were so many things to do right there at the house that we could have been content without going anywhere. We did enjoy our outings, but it felt like home to return. Thanks for sharing.

What a beautiful view! The house was lovely and sweet and exactly what we needed for our time together. It is an older cabin so there were some untidy aspects

Love coming back here, and looking forward to our next stay. Great location and the perfect setup for our family. Very close to Big Fork and the public boat ramp was super convenient. The driveway is super easy for a trailer and cars. Well equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities, wonderful deck, dock, and beach area. ⛱️

We came off season and it was still awesome!