Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight

Helena, Montana
$528 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

This is lake living at its finest (and now with AC). The Cabin on Candlelight perfectly combines upscale cabin interior, beautiful lake views, large outdoor patios, and lakefront complete with a private dock to make your summer vacation complete. Candlelight is located on the northwest shore of Canyon Ferry Lake. This is the high-rent district on Canyon Ferry as it offers a true mountain/lake experience. There just are not other vacation properties available in this highly coveted area. At only 15 miles from Helena and 95 miles from Bozeman, it is an easy (perfect ) weekend getaway.

The interior for the ‘cabin’ was remodeled a few years ago. The kitchen has brand new appliances and the wood burning stove ensures that you have the full cabin experience. We have recently grey-washed the walls and painted the windows white to give it a more modern lake feel. Three distinct living areas allow for groups to easily co-exist. The main unit is comprised of 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The 550 square feet ‘anchor’ has a fantastic view of the lakefront inlet but bear in mind that it does not have a bathroom. The bunkhouse (900 square feet) above the garage also does not have a bath. One shower you ask Remember, this is lake living.

Yes, the interior is beautiful, but where are you going to spend all of your time Outside. This is where the property exceeds all expectations. The deck off the main unit is 600 square feet of perfection. It is a huge gathering place with tremendous views of the private inlet and the greater Canyon Ferry Lake. Just for kicks, there is a second stone patio along the side of the main unit which includes a fire pit, barbeque, and much more room to congregate.
What more could you want

A few things to keep in mind:
- There are multiple spaces in driveway for toys such as boats/campers
- The stairs to the dock are steep/old and include multiple landings. They are not handicap accessible. There will be multiple warnings heeded to anyone who chooses to rent this property; you are assuming the risk of utilizing the stairs to reach the waterfront. You will be required to sign an agreement that includes this understanding.
- Furnishings may be slightly updated from pictures
- As mentioned, all bathrooms are located in the main unit
- Keep in mind this is real lakefront, not a few minutes away as other listings on Canyon Ferry show
- 10% discounts on stays of a week (20% on monthly stays)
- This place is really awesome.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$528+
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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 Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Great place to stay for family and friends. Stairs to dock are tricky for older people but worked great for everyone else.

  • Andrew C.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Perfect place for our family. Fantastic views and everything you need.

  • Frank M.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    A good place for our group stay while fishing.

  • Debbie K.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    Exactly what my family was looking for four our vacation

  • Scott S.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 13, 2024

    Very nice place with beautiful views.

  • Steven C.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2023

    Stayed Jul 30, 2023

    This was the location for our annual family week on a lake (normally it is Flathead Lake). The owner was very gracious and answered all of my questions quickly and accurately. The house is showing its age and has several maintenance issues but none of them impacted our enjoyment of the site. There was newly installed air conditioning units in the house and above-garage BR which enhanced our week greatly. The area around the house is spacious with ample parking and maneuvering room for cars and a boat trailer. Additional good cushions for the abundant seating on the deck and patio would be a plus. The deck is a prime location for eating outside but is hampered by the industrial grade (read heavy) patio table that is in the direct sunlight in the afternoon and early evening. The lake is often very windy and rough which limits what you can do but the dock area is deep in an inlet that keeps it protected at all times. Take the owner's comments about the stairs down to the dock literally.

  • Shannon J.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2023

    Stayed Jul 20, 2023

    This was a great place for our whole family to spend time together and enjoy the water. Plenty of room and great accommodations.

  • Eileen F.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    Stayed Jul 13, 2023

    Our stay was great. Your website is very frustrating to deal with.

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2023

    Stayed Jun 21, 2023

    My family came from around the world (USA, Germany & Australia) to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday. The house was perfect for hosting 20 people comfortably - both indoors and outdoors. The views were stunning. After reading the reviews, I had no surprises. The host was fabulous about communicating with me. This was my first Vrbo experience and it was fantastic.

  • Anne B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2022

    Stayed Jul 21, 2022

    Beautiful location and accommodations for our family group. We have family nearby and spent most of our time with the large group at their place or on the water. The boat slip was wonderful but access via the stairs is a challenge (unless you're 13!) . I'd suggest walking to the closest public access shore and enjoy the water from there. Great views, fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms never ran out of hot water. Beds were good and each room has small fan for air circulation (bring in the great Montana air) - the main living area has a room air conditioner to use as needed. Neighborhood dogs come to visit, but they are friendly (so are the neighbors.)