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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12307 sq m

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Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bigfork, MT

Echo Lake12 min drive
Bigfork Summer Playhouse15 min drive
Flathead Lake17 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)41 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This house was the perfect house for spending time with the family. It was wheelchair accessible and lots a room for eve...

Charlie N.

Jan 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunkhouse

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Enclosed Porch

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Front Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk House Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Front Guest Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Front Powder

Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Waterfront in Montana!! Bigfork & Glacier Nat. Park! Early June still available!

This Swan riverfront home is the highest rated VRBO in the area! Recently upgraded with all new furnishings, this home has three bedrooms and an enclosed porch that doubles as fourth bedroom. Three and a half high quality bathrooms including a steam shower you'll need after your float down the river or coming in from snow skiing. A gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream. Everything you'll need is there to cook or bake to impress your family. All the beds come with new high-quality mattresses fitted with premium linens. Enjoy wildlife or bird watching while relaxing on the front or back porch or fly fishing in the popular Swan River. Be away from it all yet stay connected at the same time with our super fast Spectrum internet. Working from home can mean working from Montana and for the kids remote schooling, a Montana location can be a great life experience. Over 340 mdps your whole family can be connected. Cell service in the area is also excellent. Cleaning standards and protocols have been upgraded to meet the CDC standards according to VRBO recommendations. At the Swan Riverhouse we strive to equal any 5-star hotel in quality and service. Check out our reviews! Over 80 all10 star reviews!

An additional Bunkhouse is located on the property that can sleep 4 to 6 additional guests with a full bath, kitchenette, and internet TV. It's perfect when you have a young family or teenagers with your group who want additional privacy. The Bunkhouse is included in the nightly pricing for summer months May through September. If you book from October through April and need the extra space, check with the owner for its availability and pricing.

This home is specially designed for family or friend retreats, reunions, remote working or schooling. All the guests can come together and enjoy this beautiful getaway and you can sleep easy in the wonderful bedding and peaceful surroundings.

Property manager

Stephen Nicodemus

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect place for children

Events

No events allowed

No behavior that will disturb the tranquility.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely NO smoking in the house!

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: No behavior that will disturb the tranquility.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flathead Lake and Flathead National Forest, while Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights. Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

Echo Lake - 12 min drive
Wayfarers State Park - 13 min drive
Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 15 min drive
Flathead Lake - 17 min drive
Kehoe's Agate Shop - 18 min drive

Getting around

Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Whistling Andy - ‬12 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Taco Mexico Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront in Montana!! Bigfork & Glacier Nat. Park! Early June still available! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront in Montana!! Bigfork & Glacier Nat. Park! Early June still available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront in Montana!! Bigfork & Glacier Nat. Park! Early June still available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront in Montana!! Bigfork & Glacier Nat. Park! Early June still available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Flathead National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Swan Valley and Wayfarers State Park. Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Riecke's Bayside Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

JACLYN S.

19 June 2024

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

Family Vacation

We had 12 people for our vacation. The house was absolutely stunning! So clean and had all the amenities you'd need! The beds were comfortable and cozy! We had a few campfires at night and the guys enjoyed fishing behind the house! We saw many deer! Stephen was so helpful and had great communication! We made so many wonderful memories! We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

2 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful Christmas Stay

This house was the perfect house for spending time with the family. It was wheelchair accessible and lots a room for everyone to feel comfortable. 100% recommend! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arash s.

29 Oct 2023

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

A trip to remember

First time in Montana and we loved it. The home was perfect for us. The kids loved hanging outside by the river and the back yard. Everything in the home was great from the large kitchen to the warm and cozy bedrooms. I think our favorite thing about the house was its morning and evening visitors ( The Deer ) They ate right out of our hands and this was definitely a trip to remember. Thank you Stephen for having us in your home and we would definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

19 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic

This property is amazing and the owner responded quickly to any questions we had

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

16 Oct 2023

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

Best Vacation Home Ever!

We arrived to a VERY clean home that exceeded our expectations! Wild life was abundant and we went fly fishing for our first time right behind the house. Stephen was highly responsive to our questions and was amazingly helpful with providing information about the property and area. 6 of us and the house could have easily accommodated a few more. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing worry free vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

25 Sept 2023

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Big Sky Heaven

Huge house that was incredibly stocked, clean and beautiful. Swan River flowing and accessible from the back yard. Deer and Turkey made a trip thru the yard every morning. Host is very responsive and kind. I would recommend Highly.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

19 Sept 2023

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

Nicest Property Ever

I was so excited about this house when I booked it, and it did not disappoint! Rooms were spacious, everything was spotless, kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, being on the waterfront was incredible, and the wildlife that meander the property were so exciting for our little grandchildren. We ventured up to Glacier several days for hiking, and coming home to such a relaxing place just made the trip. This is our 8th year of renting people's houses, and it was the nicest property ever! Thank you, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

phil m.

2 Sept 2023

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

Annual Family trip

We had a terrific time. Both Stephen and Maria were very helpful with any of our questions or requests. The home is clean and fully stocked with the unexpected things you may have forgotten. Great times with our family once again. We will be Back! The Mulloys

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

22 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat by the River

Our extended family of 3 generations spent a very happy week in the this wonderful retreat by the Swan River. We had record high temperatures so the fishing was a challenge, but our sons still managed to catch a few. The grandchildren had a blast playing at the edge of the river and Stephen generously had life jackets on hand for our use. On the hottest days we enjoyed tubing down the river in front of the house. There are no neighbors nearby, so privacy abounds. The massive kitchen was big enough for our group of 10 to enjoy dinners at home. The house was supplied with everything we could possibly need, and the large rooms comfortably housed all of us. We went in to Glacier a few times and explored the cute town of Bigfork. But some of our favorite memories were the hours spent by the river. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great House & Location

We completely enjoyed the house as it provided more than enough space for our family as well as many options to relax and find your own area for just hanging out. We very much liked being on one level, but with the very large rooms/spaces, especially the kitchen and bar/table areas. The patio and yard were thoroughly enjoyed and being able to fly fish right out the back door or sit in chairs along the bank of the river was the best...!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

16 Aug 2023

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

Delightful retreat

Spacious comfortable, beautiful setting

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A., Fairhope, AL

26 July 2023

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What a special place!

What a special place this is! Ten members of my family came from Missoula, MT and Fairhope, AL to spend the week together. From the moment we pulled into the drive, this house and property met or exceeded all expectations. We couldn't stop repeating "This place is incredible." We made a few day trips to Glacier National Park, but spent the majority of our time here enjoying the Swan River House. Our days were spent either by or in the river, and our nights were spent visiting and making s'mores by the fire pit. Lots of fishing took place, but apparently the fish weren't interested in joining the fun. We anchored floats to the river rocks and floated the hours away with stunning views. We soaked in our days here, and we're already dreaming of our return. Thanks to Stephen for a fantastic experience! We lacked not a single comfort or luxury during our stay. We're taking memories with us and leaving behind nothing but good vibes for those lucky enough to enjoy a stay here in the future. Don't forget to look at the stars!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli H.

20 July 2023

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

Family base for local wedding

We loved the house and neighborhood! What a lovely view and a well appointed home - easy and pleasant grounds and access to the river, and lots of nearby roads to walk and look at the scenery. Very comfortable beds and linens, tons of space, and great common areas for gathering as a group. We are already checking dates for a return visit. Thank you!! We loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

11 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

The only thing that would make this property any better would be if we owned it!!! Lol. Absolutely perfect setting on such a beautiful river with breathtaking views out every window. Great location and proximity with so much to do from activities to dining. Stephen was such a gracious host and very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. I hope we are able to stay here in the future and for a longer stay. Very thankful to be able to rent such a beautiful home!!! I would recommend it to everyone!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

30 June 2023

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

Quick but relaxing family get-together

Such a beautiful and peaceful property - - - even better than the photos suggested! Myself, my 2 sisters & their husbands stayed here for the only 3 nights we could find. We are anxious to return for a longer trip, perhaps to check out Glacier NP next time. The house, the amenities, the location, and dealing with the owner were Perfect. We all loved simply sitting by the river and visiting

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

28 June 2023

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Swan River beauty

We enjoyed every moment of our stay at the river house! We live in the area and needed overflow for family and it was perfect! Stephen was very attentive to our needs and responded quickly! The home was lovely and the setting gorgeous! We couldn’t have asked for anything more!!! We hope to visit again when we have another family gathering! Great spot and so comfortable!!! 💕💕💕💕

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

18 June 2023

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

Parents 60th Wedding Anniversary

What a fantastic house for this special occasion! Plenty of room, fully stocked kitchen, Swan River is right outside, deer daily in the yard, very quiet and tranquil and close to everything- it was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

13 June 2023

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

Gathering of friends

We called the swan lake house, the mansion! It was furnished so beautifully, we felt like we were in one! Everything we wanted was available. Each bedroom was beautiful and comfortable, the kitchen was supplied with more appliances then we needed to cook a wonderful meal, and all sit together and enjoy. The yard is so inviting, with a barbecue, comfortable furniture and a fire pit on the lake! Fishing rods and wading boots available for us to enjoy. The location is private enough to enjoy and close enough to get out to all kinds of sight seeing and activities. Our Host Steven and family were a true joy to interact with and available if we had a need. There was no other accommodations I could have asked for. My intention is to return again soon. This is truly a five star rental!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P., tallahassee, fl

16 May 2023

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Spring vacation

We had an outstanding stay on the Swan River. The house was perfect for our family. Clean, comfortable, with plenty of space both inside and out. Family game night was fun at the dining table. Fishing was a little challenging with the spring run off but we still had success catching rainbow and cutrlthroat trout. We even caught a Northern Pike in the nearby Swan Lake. Stephen was very responsive to all of our questions and had the house perfectly set up for our arrival. The kitchen is definitely a highlight and made for enjoyable meals. We will be back to visit for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall M.

4 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bigfork. The house was perfect for us. Spacious and very clean, setting was wonderful. Our host , Stephen was very responsive, accommodating, generous and flexible. Bigfork and the area are fun to explore, the snow capped mountains are breathtaking! Thank you for a very memorable experience!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

22 Feb 2023

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Beautiful river property!

This home was a perfect gathering place for our family. My husband and I stayed and our grandchildren took turns spending the night with us. Our kids loved coming out to visit and enjoy the peace and comfort of the home.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

4 Jan 2023

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Beautiful Cabin On The River

This home is amazing and set up perfectly for a vacation rental. It is close to Bigfork & right on the river. We didn’t float because we stayed in the middle of winter , but if others are looking for a place to stay in the summer , this spot of the river is perfect to float with just a big tube . There is plenty of room , everything is very clean . The kitchen is spacious & top of the line .

Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

27 Oct 2022

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Lovely Getaway on Swan River

We enjoyed the peaceful setting and large space to gather.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

21 Sept 2022

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Amazing getaway

Our group consisted of 8 friends who were looking for cooler temperatures and a relaxing stay. This property had it all! The weather was amazing and the property was stunning! Will definitely book again. The owner was extremely helpful and provided the necessary information to ensure our stay was memorable. We can’t thank him enough!!! Great trip!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

11 Sept 2022

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Idyllic Family Reunion

This home is more beautiful in person, has everything you could need and is perfect for a family with all different needs and interests. I would book again for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Nicodemus

Our family has owned the Swan Riverhouse since 1979. We have enjoyed all the seasons in this beautiful place. It is truly magical. Montana has inspired me to become an artist after first visiting in 1979. The house has my paintings throughout. As a job, I currently work in Animation for all the major studios. Our family and friends have all held this place very dear to their hearts as I have. I hope you enjoy it also and it inspires you too!

Why they chose this property

The Swan Riverhouse is a private spot on the river. There are no visible neighbors on either side yet it is close enough to town for everything you need. A flat paved road to the property makes it easy to access in all seasons. The property has a park-like setting where you and your guests can feel free to be yourselves and enjoy a peaceful escape from the big city. It has a serene feel that makes you feel at peace being there. There is a gentle slope to the river and the river is shallow enough for kids to wade in while they try fishing or floating. Deer come to the property looking for snacks. If you have cabbage or apples, they will eat out of your hand.

What makes this property unique

The Swan River is great for fly fishing out our back door with a nice fishing hole about 3/4 of a wade out. You have to be an excellent fly fisherman to catch the big ones. A great river to float down with your friends and family. Just remember to lift your butt when going over the rocks! If you want to go to the lake to swim or picnic, you can visit Swan Lake park down the road where you can load your boat and hang out on the pebble beach. At night go into town for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse or a nice dinner. Take a drive to Glacier National Park for the day or do a day hike at nearby Jewel Basin. In winter ski Whitefish Mountain Resort or Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort. There is so much to do and enjoy here. Just ask me, I'll be glad to direct your adventures.