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Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!

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Log Home with Fenced Front Yard
Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake
View of Lake From Front Deck
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View near north entrance of home

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Flathead Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!

Cherry Creek Retreat in Montana is a 7-acre parcel perched above one of the highest points of Flathead's East Lake Shore. The Bigfork property is near Glacier Park and surrounded by Flathead Valley beauty on all sides. Behind are tall forested mountains. In front is expansive Flathead Lake with excellent fishing. On each side are quaking Aspens. In between are cherry and apple trees, an old red barn, 3 trout ponds and beautiful Cherry Creek. Minutes away is Flathead Lake with boat access at Yellow Bay State Park, Woods Bay and Bigfork. Boat & kayak rentals and guided fly-fishing are available. The 3-story hand crafted post & beam log home has spectacular views from all rooms. Three decks flow from large rooms with French doors. Wood floors, rock work & custom art add further beauty. We may also be contacted on the state tourism website under the name Cherry Creek Retreat of Flathead Lake. We rent monthly during Spring, Fall and Winter months at reduced rates.


Property manager

Penny or Jim and Summer Manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children around ponds should be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
Requires separate agreement with owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: requires separate agreement with owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Echo Lake - 25 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster - 40 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pocketstone Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosa's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Raven - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana! located?

This family-friendly Bigfork holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Flathead Lake and Beardance Picnic Area. Flathead Picnic Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely beautiful and the view of the lake is breathtaking. Super clean and very stocked up on anything you could need. We will be going back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

It fit three families very well. Beautiful views. The owners and property manager were very communicative and response. My family loved it. A very special trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin overlooking lake

arelaxing atmosphere, great place to unwind and enjoy the awesome area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Amazing place and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Beautiful house and property

Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The property was as described. We loved the view of the lake from the deck and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin in the mountains

Charming, cozy cabin at a great location about 10 minutes from downtown Bigfork. Beautiful views of the lake and surrounding area from the three balconies. We really enjoyed the fire pit and the boys liked fishing in the small trout pond! Loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Flathead Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase C., Waxhaw, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay to enjoy Montana

We loved your home and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was a fantastic week in Montana and we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for your hospitality of letting us stay in your house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Great place, great location

Our crew had a great time while staying at this property. It was a perfect fit for us and very accommodating. The house was clean and comfortable. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit.

This was the 2nd time we've stayed here. We'd return every summer if we could. Awesome place with a large, relatively private property, great lake view and public hiking directly behind the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay and the home was family friendly. The hosts were very accommodating and welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Base for exploring Flathead Lake and Glacier

Huge lot with fantastic back yard to enjoy a glass of wine in the afternoon/evening and a gorgeous deck view of the lake. Sleeping to the sounds of the stream was relaxing and the game room was great. The deck can be loud, buy when we wanted quiet we retreated to the great backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The place was great. Loved the fruit trees and fish ponds on the property. The view was gorgeous and loved it was five minutes from the state park beach. The location was great, not far from Glacier, close to many activities, and close to restaurants. The house was fully stocked with lots of items. The house was comfortable and fit our family well. The area is fantastic with so much to do. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David O., Seattle, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat

Loved our stay, particularly the sunsets, the backyard open space and fire pit. Really appreciate having the extras from previous guests like olive oil, etc. Makes you feel right at home out of the gates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G., Saint Augustine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience to enjoy

We all had a great time! House was well equipped with everything we needed, close to Glacier and other fun activities. Backyard gave us space to spread out and catching cherries on season a huge bonus. Totally enjoyed the month we were there. Highly recommend to other guests.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karina L., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful !

Great family home close to Bigfork, MT. Lovely property - we all enjoyed our visit, the lake, and the cherries! Thanks :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christie M.

Great vacation home for a group of people

We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful property overlooking Flathead Lake. If I had to complain about anything it would be the unusual bathtub/showers - not easy to get into or out of. But our overall stay was great and prrrfect place to come to after all the wedding activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

What a wonderful family vacation! All four generations had a great relaxing time. Kids really enjoyed the fish ponds and the creek. Even enjoyed the family recreation room and the sleeping loft. Plenty of bedspace for 6 adults and 3 kids. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

The house was big and very appropriate for a group that spends time together. There were only four of us, but we loved the space. I could easily see a much larger group enjoying the place. The outdoor decks are great and there is a feeling of openness in the layout. Location is perfect for exploring the area. The managers were prompt answering every question we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flathead Lake

Property was big and spacious, cherry trees galore and ponds were nice. For us, it was a very lengthy drive to everything we were scheduled for, but that is on us. The actual property was very well stocked and clean! As many places in this area, there was no air conditioning, but we loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Time Past Season

We stayed mid September when things were slowing down for the season. Weather was nice except occasional smoke from multiple forest fires. We enjoyed the ripe pears and apples. The yard was restful and pleasant. Didn’t see any bears. Overall it was a great time for our family. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful log home and property perfect for our family. Amazing views!

Penny was responsive and easy to work with- everything provided for a great family trip. Cozy, tasteful decor throughout. Loved the deck view of Flathead Lake for morning coffee and evening sunsets with a glass of wine. Grounds had tranquil fish pond and little waterfalls. Picked some fresh pears, apples, and plums for breakfast. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise in Montana. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

kathy s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away!

Loved the log cabin and location was great. The property outside was maintained well. Love the little ponds and the view was amazing. The owners were great to work with. The only down fall was the extra buildings that could be rented separately. They hadn't been cleaned, most likely due to COVID. Would be nice to see those buildings updated. It was great to see the family pictures hanging on the walls and know this house is very special to the family. Definitely would stay again, and hopefully soon too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Montana Vacation

My family stayed here to visit family and glacier park. The home has a beautiful view of flathead lake. The home is fully stocked with everything you can need for cooking and outdoor activities. Even bear spray which was nice since there was a bear roaming the area at the time. My family had a great time feeding the fish and picking cherries. The one challenge was there is no a/c in the home. The temperature was running around 95 while we there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay V.

Beautiful place with room to spare

We used this cabin for a family reunion. What a great place it turned out to be! The kitchen is fairly well outfitted and has lots of storage space for food. There are a lot of basics already in the cupboards, so if you forget something like baking soda, no worries, it's probably already there. My daughters spent countless hours fishing in the ponds on the property and caught 16 fish during our 4 day stay. The property is beautiful, the views of the lake are great, and the house and auxillary cabins hold a ton of people. The location is great too- only 10 miles to Big Fork. We loved it. Thanks Penny & Jim!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Penny or Jim and Summer Manager

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We are Jim and Penny and we love northwest Montana! This property has been a cherished place for our family for 40+ years. It really is amazing and renewing. In the 1980s our visits here were to see Grandpa and the cousins. We would stay in one of the small cabins at the place and our children loved it! Later we became owners and in 2005 built our dream retirement home. We called it Cherry Creek Retreat because of the beautiful stream that originates and runs through the land and cherry trees. Cherry Creek Retreat has continued to be a special place for our family and friends to gather and even to have weddings and reunions. In 2006 we started renting out our home to vacation renters. We are fortunate to have great neighbors and family members nearby who help out and we also enjoy our many conversations with renters. We are happy to say they have found the place to be amazing too!

Why they chose this property

Grandpa Jim was raised nearby and had a dream to find the perfect property on the Flathead Lake before he retired in the 1970s. He knew the land well and what he wanted. It was to be a place with it's own natural spring, a view of the lake, good for growing cherries and putting in fish ponds, bordered by forest, close to town but with the feel of being in nature. He found this place and it is indeed special! We fell in love with it ourselves years ago, and the feeling only grew as time went on. Now we know others feel the same. Since we've built the Log House and let the property be used as a vacation rental, we hear from so many, "This place is heaven on earth!"

What makes this property unique

Ever changing growth of nature and food! We have cherry, apple, pear and plum trees. A raspberry patch. Fish ponds. Some years we plant a vegetable garden. You may pick and eat from all that is there. Kids love to play here. Families love to gather in spots all over the property and talk or play games. We're not in town, but close enough to get there easily. The scenery is spectacular! The log home is very nice. There are also the fixed-up original cabins that we occassionally let larger groups use.

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