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Second Story Hideaway

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A building with a covered porch supported by columns, adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A wooden door with a glass panel and a sign stating "Absolutely NO PETS".
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A set of white wooden stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and refrigerator. There is a painting on the wall and a fire extinguisher mounted above the sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bigfork Summer Playhouse
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eric Thorsen Art Studio
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Flathead Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Second Story Hideaway

A beautiful fully furnished apartment located on the 2nd floor with private entrance and deck. Complete kitchen so you may dine in or walk to nearby 4 star restaurants right in Bigfork village. The Large deck is perfect for morning coffee, an evening meal, or cocktails as the sun sets. Apartment is within walking distance to all amenities of Bigfork village including shopping, dining, theater and water activities. Large living room allows for extra guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
You may leave keys on counter in kitchen.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please no candles.
No Fireworks off the deck, or on the property.
No loud music.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 740341vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this apartment is in the city centre. Eric Thorsen Art Studio and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eric Thorsen Art Studio - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flathead Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eva Gates Homemade Preserves - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wayfarers State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Growlers Bar, Grille and Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saddlehorn Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Second Story Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Second Story Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Second Story Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Second Story Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Second Story Hideaway located?

Located in the heart of Bigfork, this apartment building is steps away from Eric Thorsen Art Studio and Flathead Lake. Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Riecke's Bayside Gallery are just steps 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 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot in center of town. A bit noisy on Friday night but snug and private
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy, comfortable place in a perfect location for activities in downtown Bigfork! Just steps away from the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Bigfork Coffee, Pocketstone Cafe, Birch Provisions, and myriad other shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to downtown Bigfork and multiple points along the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good week

Had a good vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location in Bigfork

Cyndy was great to deal with! Very friendly and attentive. Check in was fast and easy. Perfect location for Bigfork, getting around by foot and enjoying what's one of our favorite Montana towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet location in downtown Bigfork

This cute little loft apartment was so handy and close to everything you would need in Bigfork. The bed was amazing and the kitchen had everything you would need. The only thing I wish I had Was a patio chair to sit outside in the morning with my coffee. I got creative and took out a dining chair and loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Location was very clean and very well appointed. The location is right in the town of Bigfork and in walking distance to stores and restaurants. The owner was very friendly and easy to work with. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loft at Thorsen Gallery

Fantastic property and hosts. We will stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place in an amazing town!

Perfect location right on the bay of Flathead Lake and within walking distance of everything in historic downtown Bigfork! Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for great location with all the ammenities you need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! Clean, comfy, and AC!

This was the perfect weekend spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy, centrally located Bigfork apartment

The best part of Second Story Hideaway was its central location in Bigfork, ideal for exploring town and, especially, taking a nice walk along the Swan River, just up the street. The only downside for us was that the A/C was in the living room, and not the bedroom, so it was a bit warm in the sleeping area. But there was a fan there and temperatures cooled over night, though not until around 5 or 6am. But overall a cute, well located place, with parking and most amenities inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apartment downtown Big Fork

Quaint, clean and private. A gem of a find! A fully stocked kitchen, a well supplied bathroom and a king size super comfy bed. Views from all windows. I flew in for a health conference and found plenty of walking distance places to eat and shop.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelent

Cyndy is the best hostess, very kind, willing to help at all! Also this place is perfect, functional, the best location and very comfortable! Thank you very much for everything 🙏🏻
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2020
Thank you! We hope to see you again in the future! We enjoyed your stay as well!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment

This is a great place to stay right in the town of Big Fork and close to everything.The Thorson family is so warm and they make you feel like old friends and help you find all the special things the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Convenient

We enjoyed our stay in the "Second Story Hideaway" in Bigfork. It was very clean and nicely furnished. It's in a convenient location to access shops, restaurants and walks along the Swan River and parks around Flathead Lake as well as Glacier National Park. Our hosts were helpful in recommending different sights in the area.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location and accommodations made our trip perfect!

Stayed here for 3 nights. Loved the size, location to downtown Bigfork, and amenities. It had a full kitchen and all we needed! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best option. I will repeat!!

The loft is very nice and comfortable. It has all I want: relax, peace, near all, fully equipped and a marvellous view to the lake! I love this place and I will choose it again in my next visit to Montana.
Stayed 69 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you! We are glad you had a great time! I hope we see you again next summer! --Cyndy
Archival

8/10 Good

Very well taken care of, perfect place to stay in town

Our stay was outstanding and was the best time ever. I really didn't want to write a review because I don't want others to know about the best place to stay in Bigfork...............................It sure is a Hideaway............nice people, great places to eat all within walking distance..........can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Prefect Rental

This rental is a wonderful place to stay. We rent this place every summer. It is a perfect getaway place. The location is absolutely perfect for downtown, walking distance. The rental is very clean, easy access, very cozy place. It has its own parking which is great for the busy downtown.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

This property is a great place to stay while in the Flathead lake area. Everything is absolutely immaculate, comfy, and cozy. Very clean and well kept. The town of Big Fork is just wonderful, lake is beautiful and close to the grandeur of Glacier Park. I liked that you just park your car and walk and visit all the cool shops in Big Fork and great adventures on the lake. You can't find a more perfect place to stay and take a wonderful vacation!!

About the host

Hosted by Cyndy Thorsen

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Eric and Cyndy Thorsen own the building built in 1906. The apartment has been a part of this building from the beginning as the original owner lived on site, running a true Mercantile in Bigfork. Eric Thorsen currently has his studio in the building, creating amazing bronze sculptures and beautiful paintings in the historic location. You will see him outside the back door creating something spectacular. His wife, Cyndy runs the art gallery and will be happy to show you around!

Why they chose this property

This is a piece of history in Bigfork. We are proud to be a caretaker of the space.

What makes this property unique

This location is so centrally located for you to enjoy all of Bigfork without any bother. Private parking area, with quick access to all that Bigfork has to offer!

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