Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

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Big eastern facing views of the forest and mountains.
View to kitchen from foyer
View to great room from foyer
Steps to front door.
Rear view of Wild Swan Retreat Center

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Queen Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

Nestled between tall evergreens and situated against the Swan Mountain Range of the Northern Rockies, sits this lovely craftsman style “Retreat Center.” This unique Arts and Crafts style structure accommodates families or couples on destination vacations, family reunions, unique experiences, and/or 4 day retreats.

We invite people to retreat from their every day lives into the wilderness and forested sanctuary we have created at the foot of the Swan Mountain Range. We encourage our guests to unplug from their urban lives so that they might reconnect with their best selves, their loved ones and their source of inspiration. Our natural sanctuary is ideal for reflection and introspection and to reset intentions for answering your soul’s calling. We're especially interested in providing a peaceful and inspirational space for those pursuing creative projects and a desire to connect with the natural world and to one another.

This Retreat Center provides three spacious private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, an entry foyer, and a very large great room. Originally built as a yoga room, the great room boasts wood floors, a stone fireplace, and beautiful craftsman style windows with huge views of alpine glowing mountains. Guests will also enjoy a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Two full bathrooms include showers and a two person size sunken tub in the master bath. There is a laundry room with a sink, counter, washer and dryer attached to the smallest bedroom. From the great room and master bedroom, there is access to a large covered patio to enjoy outside dining with incredible panoramic views of the mountains. Beyond the porch is a large lawn and pathway to our waterfall studded pond. Wireless Internet service (the fastest in our area via a dedicated transmitter tower) and online streamed Netflix movies are also available to guests on two large flat screened television sets (1 in master bedroom and 1 in great room).

On the same property, a few steps away, there is an additional guest house we call the Treehouse (see VRBO listing #470944) that accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Directly behind the property, guests will find immediate access to mountain trails they may access with a State Land day use permit. And just a minutes drive away there is access to rafting put-ins along the Swan River. Guests are also invited to share the beautiful surrounding grounds, a lovely waterfall studded pond, tree swings, hammocks, and mountain bike trails. Our eleven year old son is a wonderful little host and loves to show visiting children all the cool things this property has to offer, especially hunting for Morels in May. To avoid any conflict with our guardian and companion dogs, and to avoid predation by wildlife, we do not allow dogs or other pets onto our property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 746217vb
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 and a deadlock
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 holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Echo Lake - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Wayfarers State Park - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Flathead River - 16 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Swan Lake Boat Launch - 20 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Flathead National Forest, Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Wayfarers State Park. Echo Lake and Swan Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Gilbert

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Originally from Southern California, we purchased this property to create a quiet self sufficient and sustainable life for our small family. We love to share our special sanctuary with other like minded people and to collaborate with other Montana businesses that offer unique and special experiences. We have worked very hard to have and keep a Conditional Use Permit from the County to be able to share our property with people looking to peacefully retreat in this special place.

Why they chose this property

This property is incredibly special and uniquely showcases the majestic qualities of each season. We love the variety of wildlife traversing the land, including deer, elk, moose, foxes, bobcat, raccoon, squirrels, bald eagles, ducks, geese, hawks, cranes, herons, owls and many other birds, most notably the wild swan. White Tail Deer tend to be the most common but are the most lovely and peaceful sighting. Occasionally, bear, wolf, and mountain lion are seen but our big guardian dogs keep these larger predators off our property. This property is not appropriate for parties or large groups of people.

What makes this property unique

A cascading waterfall, reflective pond, large rock scape gardens, surrounding forest, and the back drop of the Swan Mountain Range offers a sacred space for family or organizational gatherings. The gorgeous mountain range, surrounding forest, cascading waterfall, reflective pond and large rock scape gardens provide magical photographic opportunities, especially during sunset when the sun casts an amazing panoramic alpine glow.

This enchanted venue accommodates a variety of events; from family reunions, and small workshops, to a simple romantic get-away or a family vacation destination.

We fell in love with this beautiful private property, the wilderness setting, and its unique craftsman style structures, and you will too!

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