Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat

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Stepping Stone Guest House in morning sun

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bigfork, MT

Bigfork Summer Playhouse
‪8 min drive‬
Eagle Bend Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Echo Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Come enjoy a stay in the fabulous Flathead Valley, in Bigfork Montana.The Guest House has BEDS AND FACILITIES That ARE ALL BRAND NEW!! VRBO # 1601986. Also on the property down near the glass studio. There are Three 20' tipi's available for over night stays for a more down to earth experience!! 50.00 + fees per night. Please go to River Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone" VRBO # 1704715 to book.Has 1 Queen bed. Or Bird Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone" VRBO # 2225128 to Book. Has Twin Beds. Or Star Lodge "Tipi's at Stepping Stone'' VRBO # 1963724 to Book. Has 1 Queen Bed.
Located just minutes away from Flathead Lake and 45 minutes from Glacier National Park. Come visit the hot shop and see what the Proctor Studios team is up to! Collaborate a design with the glass team while your here and be involved in the process of creating the piece.
Twenty beautiful acres to roam with great south east views of the mountains. The Jewel Basin hiking trails are just a 15 minute drive. Enjoy the incredible views of the valley below from high on the peaks of the Swan Range.
DIRECTIONS
Once turning on to Coverdell Rd at the Saint John Paul Catholic Church it is the 3rd driveway on your left immediately after the Rising Mountain Assisted Living. 0.2 of a mile from hwy 35. Siri & goggle maps takes you too far down Coverdell Rd.

Property manager

Lee Proctor

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 53

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in the mountains. Flathead Lake and North Shore State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Woodland Water Park are also worth visiting.

Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

Flathead Lake - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Kehoe's Agate Shop - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Eagle Bend Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
Echo Lake - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪El Topo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪Buffalo Saloon and Casino - ‬3 min drive
‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Mexico Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest house, Proctor Studios, at Stepping Stone Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Flathead River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from North Shore State Park. Flathead Lake and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chandra P.

21 Aug 2024

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

Great location

Great location to get to West Glacier. The apartment above the garage was big and perfect for our 1 night stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenard W., Milton-Freewater, OR

9 Aug 2023

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

It's a great place

Very nice property in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

2 Aug 2024

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

Just a quick stay while passing through

A quiet place to stay while we checked out Glacier. Great communication with Lee when needed. Beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

25 July 2024

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

Great stay,... Again!

Love this property. Lee always makes it a great stay. Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle G.

19 July 2024

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

Cozy stay with a beautiful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

18 May 2023

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

Awesome place near Flathead lake!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Erna J.

11 Apr 2023

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

Great location

wonderful spot just outside of Bigfork, close enough but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristan A.

18 Aug 2024

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

Still fantastic!

This was the fifth year my daughter and I stayed at this property and it remains one of our favorite places. Lee continues to be a gracious host and we look forward to hopefully returning next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maite T.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A peaceful retreat

We enjoyed the peaceful setting and the wonderful host.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill & Gerry P.

1 Sept 2023

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

Loved staying here!

Lee’s property is the perfect place to stay in the Big Fork area. The property is large and peaceful, the studio has everything you need, the beds are amazingly comfy and Lee is the perfect host. Thanks for having us Lee!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita l.

23 July 2023

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

nice location

nice big space

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

13 Aug 2024

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

Very responsive, friendly, and flexible

I had to make some changes to my original reservation, and Lee was very helpful in returning my calls, assisting with the changes, and going out of his way to accommodate an extra last minute guest.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

2 July 2023

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

bigfork weekend

perfect place and location for our event in Bigfork.Quiet and secluded but close to town

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

31 July 2022

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

Quiet, comfortable, short stay

Conveniently located close to big fork. Quiet friendly little place with room for 2-4 people. Friendly owner. Easy check in and out.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikala P.

17 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic, homey, well-equipped

Lee was amazing and very communicative with us as guests. The property was great and easy to find. The guest house was very cleanly and had all the amenities we could ask for! It was a great place for us to decompress after a week of long hikes!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

2 Sept 2024

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

Met our needs

Off beaten path which was perfect for first night traveling Montana smallish towns. Mostly just spent the overnight there - beds and shower were good. Only drawback was couldn’t figure out how to lock door. Could’ve called Lee but weren’t that worried about it.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

13 Aug 2023

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

Blast at Bigfork

Priory was roomy, clean and convenient to local attractions and restaurants. Lots of wildlife on the property at dusk and dawn. Fabulous views of the mountains and valley!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2023

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

Large private loft apartment

Very roomy, nice and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed meeting the owner and seeing his metal and blown glass art studio with projects in process.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

10 Sept 2023

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

Nice place to stay in Big Fork

Entire upstairs suite over garage is yours. Great feel on a very large property. About a quarter mile off the road and nice and private. Well worth a stay when you're near Flathead Lake. A couple of miles from Big Fork's small and quaint downtown which is on the lake.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

27 June 2022

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

Very nice.

Very clean and confortable. Host responded to our needs and questions with prompt curtious service.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neetta H.

4 July 2021

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

Peaceful Place

This is a very sweet property with thoughtful details to make your stay welcoming. We were fortunate enough to visit the metal workshop and see current projects and to get a quick peek in the glass gallery which were both really interesting. We are thankful to find this stay and would definitely return. Thank you Lee for having us!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2023

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

Charming stay

This was my fourth year staying at this location and I look forward to coming back next year. I love the location of this place. Not far from town at all, yet far enough removed to enjoy some country silence. It is also easy to get on the highway to head to Kalispell, which is a decently easy drive. Lee Proctor is and has been a gracious host. His demeanor adds a level of comfortableness to the stay that I appreciate.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas G.

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Glacier trip

Nice little bonus room above the garage. No air conditioning and the room was really hot at checkin. Would recommend a box fan to pull cool air from outside. Is an 45 minute drive from Glacier park. There was no way for me to secure the room from the outside since we were not issued a key so that was odd.but the room was great and had a beautiful view

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

30 July 2023

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

Fantastic Stay at Proctor Studio

My wife and I spent our first wedding anniversary at Proctor Studio. Lee is a wonderful host. Everything was clean and neat, private and relaxing. He even gave us a tour of his gallery and a demonstration in his studio. We had very friendly conversations and we felt right at home. We will highly recommend anyone to stay at Lee's place.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Beth H.

6 Aug 2020

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

Twenty-two days in Bigfork

Proctor's Studio provided a very quiet, relaxing stay. Location was perfect for us, just outside of Bigfork, with a beautiful view of the Swan and Mission Mountains! Horses, deer and wild turkeys entertained us as we dined by the picture window. The studio was clean, nice and bright and Lee was quick to provide anything we needed. For an extended stay, you may want to read through Amenities, as there may be some items you wish to bring along. We were very pleased with our stay!

Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lee Proctor

The 20 acre property was purchased to build my new studio that would accommadate glass working facility. Which would combine with the already existing metal facility, offering great possibilities to blend the two mediums. we work mostly on commission creating one of a kind site specific work as well as sculptural installations .

Why they chose this property

Following a vision I moved to Montana from the growing crowds of south Florida in 1975. I was completely taken with the pristine waters the unspoiled landscape and the dramatic change of the seasons. Built a log home near Bigfork started a metal shop and never looked back. A river runs through Bigfork and pours into the Flathead a world class lake the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi.There is abundant wild life here on the property, from deer and coyotes, to countless birds of prey like Great Horned Owls and bald eagles.

What makes this property unique

Being just minutes from the quaint mountain village of Bigfork, yet far enough out to have a private, rural
feel. Great place to relax, take walks, or witness the processes involved in the studio. I enjoy sharing this
wonderful property with others. Lee Proctor

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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