This cozy, charming house is going to win your heart with the amazing outdoor space to entertain, be with family, and enjoy the lake! Located on Echo Lake with 150' of water frontage and a private boat dock (not usable in early summer due to low water levels), you'll never want to go inside. There is a cafe style sitting area with wood burning fireplace and makeshift bar seating around a tree, steps lead down to a playground set and firepit, and then finally down to more seating on the dock - all amazing locations to start and end your day around your adventures. The home itself has 4 bedrooms, a large living room, 1 bathroom, kitchen/dining area with a table for 6, a small study and a laundry room. There is a boat rental at the corner of Montana Highway 83 and Echo Lake Road, right across from Echo Lake Cafe which is a must try!
In the winter, the Flathead Valley is famous for its world-class skiing and wide range of winter activities. There are two ski resorts in the area including the local favorite Whitefish Mountain Resort and the family-friendly Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! Visitors to the area can also enjoy ice fishing on Flathead Lake, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Glacier National Park, and snowmobiling with one of the local outfitters.
In the summer, enjoy all the water sports imaginable at Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Glacier National Park is also close by with the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun Road, Lake McDonald, and 70+day hikes! Make sure you take time to experience downtown Bigfork boasting shops, galleries, restaurants and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. There are activities for everyone from hiking the Swan River Nature Trail, exploring the Jewel Basin Wilderness Area, fishing the many lakes & rivers or golfing at any of the exceptional courses, including Eagle Bend Golf Course.
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Key Residence Features:
Echo Lake Beachfront | Private Dock | Pergola by the Lake | Private Deck | Study
View and Location:
Echo Lake Access & Views | 10 Minutes to Bigfork | 50 Minutes to Glacier National Park | 15 Minutes to Flathead Lake
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom | King-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 2: Queen-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 3: Queen-Sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 4: Twin-Sized Bunk Beds | Lower Level
Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Main Level
Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Toaster | Blender | Crockpot | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Electric Range | Fridge | Freezer
Dining:
Seating for 6 people | Bar seating for 4 people
What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complementary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels | Hot Tub Towels (if the property is listed as having a private hot tub.)
Hygiene: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Hand Soap
Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can
Kitchen: Salt & Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets (if the property is listed as having a dishwasher) | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Laundry: 10 Laundry detergent pods (if the property is listed as having a washer and dryer in the unit)
Inside Amenities:
Washer & Dryer | Wood Burning Stove | Study
Air Conditioning:
Please note, most homes in Montana do not have air conditioning. We encourage guests to open the windows at night to enjoy cooler evening temperatures and close them during the day (including curtains/blinds) to keep the cool air in. For your safety, please only open windows when you are present in the property. Additionally, most homes will have fans located in the bedroom closets.
Outdoor Amenities:
Private Dock | Private Beach | Deck
Activities:
Summer: Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Rock Climbing | Swimming | Boating | Scenic Drives | Sightseeing | Shopping | Dining
Winter: Cross Country Skiing | Downhill/Alpine Skiing | Ice Skating | Sledding/Tubing | Snowboarding | Snowmobiling | Snowshoeing | Shopping | Dining
Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | Live or Cable/Satellite TV | Smart TV
Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher
Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line
Policies:
No smoking | No pets allowed | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 18 Years old | Required Vacation Rental Agreement to be signed by guest prior to arrival | No outside Fires during Fire Season on any outdoor fire pit | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days if booking long term
