Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House

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Swan Lake Chalet - View, Deck, Hot tub and Dock
Sliding doors off of kitchen area that leads to the bbq and two picnic tables.
back yard and dock
A laundry room with stacked front-loading washers and dryers, a small table with cleaning supplies, and a wooden door.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Flathead National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Flathead National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Flathead Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Flathead Lake and Wayfarers State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinth and Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Echo Lake - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Flathead Lake - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 25 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 56 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saddlehorn Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Skald Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swan Lake Chalet and Guest House located?

This family-friendly Bigfork cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from Flathead National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Swan Valley and Wayfarers State Park. Swan Lake Boat Launch and Bigfork Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. We enjoyed our time very much. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out and enjoy without being on top of each other. It was a perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For our extended family of 15- 8 adults and 7 children aged 11-16, the houses were the perfect size and the kitchen space and the large dining room table were fantastic! The lake was quiet and wonderful for kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. The hot tub and fire pit were also enjoyed by all of us. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating and readily available. Everyone agrees it may have been the best place we have held our annual summer reunion thus far! It would be impossible not to love staying at this property on Swan Lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake was a big draw for our family of swimmers and this house has the best-equipped kitchen of any that I have ever rented.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Swan Lake Chalet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a great location, very family friendly and conveniently located. Any communication with the host(ess) was easy and timely. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion 2025

We loved everything about the property. The location was excellent and the house and guest house fit our need perfectly. 17 of us had no trouble using the furnishings, kitchen and hot tub. The canoes were extra fun. This was a great vacation for the entire family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

It was perfect. Could not have asked for a better location or property for our group of 19. We would come back in a heart beat. The pictures do not do this place justice. It's the perfect lake vacation home. Matt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large families

Our stay was great. The house has everything you need. The lake is a plus. Lots of deer! We never saw a bear but had several fresh bear prints on the trash can. So bring your bear spray!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and beautiful property!

We had 14 adults, (7 couples) and had plenty of room at the property. We loved the home, the hot tub, lake access (bottom of lake was a bit squishy so bring water shoes if that’s a thing for you), canoes, the property in general was clean, well kept, and easy to get to and from. The property manager was responsive, and very helpful and accommodating for us on this trip. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice gateway!

We had a great time! Overall nice property, big enough to accommodate 14 of us but any more people would have been cramped when sleeping. Beds were comfortable but furniture is relatively old and pretty used. The lawn furniture could have been nicer, it was just plastic chairs with a couple older rockers. Appliances were ok, blender didnt work and cooking pans were poor quality. The access to the lake water is very muddy and you sink into it at least a foot. The lake is shallow at this end, good for kayaking but not boating or fishing. The sand box is old with grass and weeds. The 3 canoes were nice. Overall a nice place, a bit over priced for how old the furniture was and not great lake access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Property but not worth $1,450/night

The house and guest house were Great. The location was fantastic on the water and somewhat secluded just as we were expecting. We knew it was an hour to Glacier Park so planned accordingly. Each bedroom in the guest house had a portable A/C unit that worked great for small rooms but not adequate for larger room facing West. The main house had one A/C unit on the main floor that was not adequate for the two story house. The parking area would have been large enough for everyone except for the pile of gravel that should have been spread out. We had great communication with the management company and fast response to problems but the maintenance company failed to do their job before we arrived. The Hot Tub had not been cleaned and the water had to be drained and refilled so it could not be used the first night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Everything was kept so nice, quick response from their team, house was in a gorgeous location. Our families had a great time here. Plenty to do for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house by the river

Very nice and clean. Nice kitchen and beautiful view. Very enjoyable and relaxing with river and lake access,also river canoes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

50th Anniversary Family Gathering

Beautiful view. Neat and clean. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 7 children. Although we believed we would have good access with a motor boat, the area is too shallow. We enjoyed boating until we ran aground several times and the propeller was damaged and we were finished. Also not a good swimming area. The waterfront is solid mud.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our family loved this property! It was beautiful, clean, and fit our family perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be Back

We had a wonderful 5 days. Kids had a great time in the water. Well so did the adults. The dock and depth of water were just what we needed. The Hot tub warmed us up just right. It was very clean, homey and surpassed our expectations. But next time let us know where we can find and catch some fish!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Darlene for your review! Sounds like everyone had a fantastic time. We'll be sure to clue you in on some fishing spots next time you're here!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for large group

This home was fantastic for our family vacation to see Glacier National Park. It accommodated 14 adults and 3 kids comfortably with plenty of space. Great kitchen and deck area for gathering. The creek was perfect for the kids because it allowed them to play in the water. Nice sandbox for the kids as well and a bonfire. We took the canoes out and had a beautiful view of Swan Lake. Great spot for fishing as well. The only negative was the distance to the park. It was about a 2.5 hour drive to Logan Pass.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kid Heaven

It’s a great place for multiple families and kids. Plenty of room and the inlet in front of the house is a safe place for kids to swim. We enjoyed the canoes and the beautiful Swan River. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review already done...did you receive?

Raina...I had already responded with a review...I had explained to you the issues we had with the hot tub. Let me know if you did not get those. All else was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We rent this for a family reunion and found the house and guest house to be wonderful. The area on swan lake offered our kids a good opportunity to try the lake with our boots without getting too far offshore. The hot tub provided a relaxing view outside during our rainy days. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family and friends getaway

Perfect place for a large group to stay for a weekend! Very accommodating with space and set up. Truly a beautiful spot for a getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and located on a very quiet part of the lake.

Nicely appointed, kitchen was very nice with with very ample of accessories to cook with. WiFi worked well and was ample.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great managers and outstanding amenitiescwed

We were here for a family reunion and the layout is great for adults and kids alike—the teenagers had a great time too!! We had some challenges with the lack of air conditioning in the one or two really hot days of the year, but the managers went above and beyond to get us fans and help sort out the ice machine. They also recommended a company that delivered stand up paddle boards to rent to use along with the canoes that are free to use at the house. They were a big hit. The beaver that lives along the shore nearby and the many ducks and deer that we could watch from the porch all made it idyllic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely first- class! Accurate on-line description of this rental was helpful.

We are not 'resort' people, so once a year we try to find seclusion on a Montana lake, with a nice clean house, easy lake access, and calming views of lake and mountains. This rental is all this and more. The hot tub was an added bonus, as it rained off and on the first day we were there; but 4 grandkids found happiness sublime right out the back door! The sandbox at water's edge was another plus. Three on-site canoes plus our own paddleboards and kayaks provided ample lake time for all. The housekeeping staff is to be commended, as the house (as well as the guest house) was exceptionally well-cleaned and well-stocked with basic necessities. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Superb Location

My family of 13 had an incredible weeks vacation. The location was perfect. Swan Lake is beautiful. Loved waking up to its scenic view. The chalet and smaller cabin accommodated our large group perfectly. Raina and Brian were great to work with. We will definitely make this a repeat vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house was setup and stocked perfectly. The location is perfect.

This property is located in the perfect place for access to Bigfork and Glacier National Park and being on Swan Lake is great. The rooms are setup nicely and there are enough bathrooms to accommodate 14 people with ease. The kitchen and great room are large enough to handle lots of people at once and have a fantastic view. Secluded and quiet. It is great. The house could use a ceiling fan in each bedroom and the kitchen area but being able to be on the deck during hot afternoons helps a lot as the deck is partially shaded. We were extremely happy with everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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