New Beautiful Well Located Cabin just north of Bigfork near the Flathead River!

Bigfork, Montana
$528 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Ranchetts Retreat is an almost new log accented 1600 SF home built on a one acre lot within the rural Ranchetts neighborhood situated west of Riverside Road located 5 miles north of the quaint community of Bigfork, which is situated on the Swan River Bay adjacent to Flathead Lake. The Glacier International Airport is approximately 22 miles to the Northwest. The Glacier National Park entrance at the village of West Glacier is only 33 miles away. The delightful town of Whitefish is 30 miles distant and all the shopping a person could want is located in Kalispell, about 18 miles to the Northwest. Many restaurants are located in nearby Bigfork and the surrounds.

The recently retired owners conceived the idea of building this home as a way of staying in the building profession and commenced construction in July 2018. This has been a labor of love intensive project for the owners who made this home as functional as can be, drawing from their personal and professional experience over a lifetime. Now that it is completed, they decided not to sell so placed it on the short term rental market so others can share its beauty and functionality.

The Ranchetts Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home featuring a spacious master bedroom with full double vanity bath on the lower level with private views to the south across a 100 acre field with the Swan Mountains and the Flathead River in the backdrop. This room features a beautiful log king size bed that will surely amaze the lucky occupants. A smart television is mounted on the wall for easy viewing from bed. The owners have provided special decorating touches keeping in mind the overall log accented cabin theme. Two smaller mirror imaged bedrooms are located upstairs with a shared full bath between which we named the Jack and Jill rooms. The Jack room boasts private views to the south and west with a queen size rustic bed and room accents. The Jill room has a 3 person bunk bed featuring a double bed below and single above. Each bedroom has its own wall mounted smart television viewed easily from the beds.

You will love the large map of the Flathead Lake and surrounds which is on display in the Upper Foyer between bedrooms. The adjacent loft area overlooks the great room below and has a small desk for those who need to work from home. The great room below consists of a sitting area around a Jodel propane heat stove and 65 inch smart television and an adjacent beautiful desk with Wifi which can be used as a primary work from home station. A rustic dining table seats 7 and is adjacent to a 3 person bar on the kitchen island for more guests if needed. The great room is lit with a spectacular wagon wheel chandelier. Granite countertops accent the fully equipped kitchen with plenty of counter and cupboard space which contain a nice selection of dishes and flatware and cooking utensils which will make kitchen cooking a delight. A Keurig coffee machine is provided along with several pods for regular and decaffeinated coffee. A conventional drip coffee percolator with filters is also provided.

There is no central air conditioning which is typically not a problem in the Flathead Valley. For your comfort, each bedroom has a ceiling fan and also a small ceiling fan in the upper foyer. The great room has a large ceiling fan to keep the air circulating throughout. Typically the outside temperature at night drops about 20 degrees from the daytime, so most residents open the screened windows at night and close them during the day during a heat wave. The Ranchetts Retreat was constructed to minimize solar gain through the use of low-emissivity windows and with the covered decks on the east and south sides of the cabin to minimize direct sunlight from shining into the cabin. We do have a portable air conditioning window unit on the premises in the locked storage area under the stairs that can be set up if requested.

A new Weber gas grill is located adjacent to a picnic table on the southern covered deck which is connected to the unit’s central propane tank, so running out of fuel is never a problem. Several outdoor chairs are provided and there is a fire pit in the back yard with plenty of wood.

The property is located ¼ mile from a Flathead County boat launch and park on the beautiful navigable Flathead River. The spectacular Flathead Lake with all of it's amenities is approximately 5 miles to the South by boat.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ginger

    Submitted Jul 28, 2023

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    First of all Jim the owner is so personable. We had a goof on the 2nd payment (misunderstanding on my part) and he reached out to us instead of canceling our reservation. That saved our whole vacation! But when we got there he had turned on the lights and cooled off the house for us. He gave us thoughtful recommendations on shopping local information and Glacier National Park tips. Now for the cabin…. So well done and beautiful. The rooms were laid out so thoughtfully as was the rest of the home. There was literally no detail missed - even mints on the pillows. The cabin was so so clean and extra blankets and pillows were plenty. They provided beach towels and the bath towels were so fluffy and nice. This is such a great value. My kids had space to play and make memories in the awesome yard and enjoy s’mores on the porch at night. The bathrooms are so nice and the washer and dryer saved me from having to take home wet lake day clothes. We truly loved it and it is a steal for the price! Thank you Jim and Bonnie ❤️

  • gary s.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Excellent house. Great wraparound porch. We were entertained by the turkeys and deer eating in the alfalfa field. The hummingbird feeder has constant activity. Also, periodically geese would fly by.Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable bedrooms. Very clean. Would definitely return. Owner seems committed to an excellent experience.

  • Jeffrey Q.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Jim and Bonni are wonderful hosts… The place was in a beautiful location… Accommodations were clean and neat… Check in process was seamless… Communication was fantastic… We really enjoyed our stay… Everything was just fantastic… it feels much closer to Bigfork than we had thought… Highly recommend for a Bigfork location as well as glacier national Park

  • Marie S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Wonderful cabin! Looks out to beautiful fields full of deer, turkeys, and birds. Access to the river is just down the road! The cabin is very comfortable and communication with host was easy!

  • Charlene P.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Property was better than described online. Everything we needed with exception of food was provided. Our first taste of Huckleberry jam was compliments of the owner, which we thoroughly have enjoyed! The views and the large covered deck were amazing! And the hummingbirds WOW! We stayed only 2 nights but wish we had stayed longer! Owner was very easy to reach and accommodating with questions about the area. Would defintely return, if back in this beautiful area of our country!!!

  • Nicole G.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    We loved the home so much, I never wanted to leave. Watching the wildlife in the yard from the beautiful porch or sleeping comfortably with my family. Excellent stay, thank you so much!

  • Tim C.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Cabin is awesome. Lays out perfect. Well stocked with stuff. Coffee, coffee filters, towels, toilet paper, everything. Property owners made sure that we had everything we needed when we got there. A brand new jar of Huckleberry Jam was a nice touch. Deer walk up to the porch, we saw pheasant and turkey on the drive in. Central to everything the valley has to offer. We took a walk down to the river and some local kids have built a snow mobile ramp. We watched them perform for a little while. Cannot say enough good things about this place. The owner responded quickly the couple times we reached out to him and all communications were positive.

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    We rented this great cabin for 7 nights. Cabin comes with everything you need for your stay. It is in a great location with access to Glacier NP as well as Flathead Lake. Spent every evening on the porch just enjoying the peace and quiet along with the wildlife. Every day and evening we saw many whitetail deer, wild turkeys and would occasionally see an eagle down near the river. There are a lot of good restaurants in all the local communities around the cabin. If back in the area will definitely look to rent this cabin again.

  • Jill L.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    This cabin was exactly what we needed to complete our Montana experience. It has all the modern luxuries but the feel of Montana is everywhere on that property, from the evening sunsets on that amazing porch that looks out over farmland to the intricate details that have been lovingly placed all over the home. You can really feel all the thought and care that has gone in to this space and it is really special. We felt honored to be allowed to enjoy it! It had everything we could possibly need, lots of space for our family of 4, even some toiletries, spices, k-cups for the whole stay! The Hess family knows and understands hospitality! Highly recommend!

  • Erik S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Great property - owner’s attention to the smallest details was most impressive!

  • Linda N.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 10, 2023

    What a delightful and memorable stay we had! The warmth was highlighted by the unique decor! We watched deer, wild turkeys and bald eagles right from the deck! Such a beautiful setting for this little piece of paradise! The host and hostess were welcoming and responsive! We would certainly recommend this for anyone interested in visiting this area! 5 stars for sure!

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$528+
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