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The Wild Mile River Retreat

Condo with kitchen, near Flathead Lake

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Dining
Property grounds
Room
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Riecke's Bayside Gallery
  • Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
  • Place, Wayfarers State Park
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Wild Mile River Retreat

This ground floor condo is located right downtown Bigfork, close to shopping dining, nature trails, the lake and the river. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Swan river out the back door. The kitchen and dining room are designed to entertain and the living room is great for relaxing. There is a queen size bed in the master and 2 twin beds in the other bedroom. There is also a twin size pull out in the living room. The bathroom has a large shower and heated floors. There is also a full size washer dryer. Tall ceilings give it a loft feeling, unique decor and cozy feel make this a great place to stay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bigfork

Bigfork is home to this condo. 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.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Riecke's Bayside Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eva Gates Homemade Preserves - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eric Thorsen Art Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wayfarers State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Eatery At Bigfork - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Florence Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Mile River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wild Mile River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wild Mile River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wild Mile River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wild Mile River Retreat located?

Situated in Bigfork, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Flathead Lake. Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Awesome Stay by the Wild Mile

The place was just as described, with many personal touches that made it feel comfortable and homey. I would highly recommend Hilary's place in Bigfork.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Great stay

This is our 2nd time staying in BIgfork. Loved this property. A curtain or a door would be nice to sperate the bedroom from the living room, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve O.

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

Perfect Place

This was a fun place to stay and perfect for our group. It is exactly what the photos show. Will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Bigfork Condo

Lovely apartment in a great location. I would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place overall - big kitchen, lots of space, very convenient to everything downtown. We've stayed in this same complex twice now and would highly recommend. The only complaint for us was the front door lock. Very difficult and time consuming coming and going. Should be an easy fix.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guenevere G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time! Perfect location! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mo B.

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

The place is fantastic!

The location is great, with good restaurants and stores right in front of the property.We loved our stay, the place is clean, well decorated, spacious, has everything we needed and there is a river right on in the back, you can go to patio and chill from there.Besides that the communication with the owner is easy and fast.We definitely recommend and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Perfect Spot!

Perfect Spot right in town. We were in town for a short weekend. This was a great place walking distance to all the restaurants and bars . Also very close to walking trail !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul G., Portland, OR

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

Bigfork getaway

Unique property with easy walk to downtown Bigfork.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

Excellent Spot to Stay in Big Fork

Hilary’s places I very well located and very clean. This has been my second year staying there and it has exceeded expectations each time. I would recommend Hilary’s place to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah D.

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

Beautiful, spacious, well located apartment

My family of four stayed at the Wild Mile for four nights. It was the perfect respite midway through our 16-day road trip. The apartment is on the first floor of a mixed-use two story building with approximately 16 units. It is beautifully and comfortably furnished. The deck backs up to the Swan River and the sound of the rushing river was incredible. We could catch glimpses of the river through the foliage. The location was perfect to walk for coffee, dinner, shopping on Electric Avenue (Main Street of downtown), and hiking along the river. It is also well located to access Lake Flathead, state parks, and the west entrance to Glacier National Park. It was a bit difficult to find based on the email instructions but once we called the property manager, she easily directed us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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

Great place!

Great place and centrally located!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joy M., Missoula, Montana

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

Perfect location

This property has an excellent location. We give it 4 stars because the twin beds were not the most comfortable for adults and the noise of the people above us for 2/3 nights..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Carolyn (Cubbie) I.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Once we found the condo, things were terrific

Check in was at 4pm and we arrived at 3:33. We text the owner, stating that we had arrived and that we could not locate the property. We did not hear back from the owner until 8pm. Fortunately, the property location finally opened up on the VRBO site and we could see what # the property was. Check in was extremely difficult but overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

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

Wedding Weekend

We had the best stay at this property. Bigger and more open than expected. Plenty of room for all 5 of us. Loved everything about this place. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Amazing Location Pictures do not do this property justice

I rented this for the Fourth of July this year. It was the perfect location. Being my 5th year coming to big fork for the fourth this condo couldn’t have been better accommodations. Very clean and spacious property. Can’t wait for next year here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

God’s country

Listening to the Swan River at night it’s so peaceful and being in the heart of town was great. Yeah have to try the bakery next door delicious!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Montana get away!

Great property in a great location! Our family had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Love Bigfork

The apartment was great and decorated amazingly. Kitchen was fully furnished and not a need for anything. The location is great and the bakery/coffee shop next door was so good. Huckleberry sweet rolls. Bigfork theatre in the evening and close to Glacier. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Coeur D Alene

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

Beautiful place

The pictures don’t do this property justice ,it’s very spacious and comfortable. I enjoyed the nightly bands next door and the city’s atmosphere was welcoming. There are many things to do and although the weather didn’t permit us to enjoy the water we found many fun activities to do as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Beautiful condo in the heart of town

This was very clean beautiful condo right in the center of town. Lots of restaurants and shops in this quaint area. Lots of space to spread out, and kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Overall good

A nice property, we enjoyed staying there. It's in a great location and you can walk into Bigfork. At night there is live music going on right outside the property but once inside we didn't hear it at all. The only noise is from the property upstairs - you can hear them walking and talking up there. I was disappointed with the communication from the property manager. We also had to go to the store for toilet paper, there was only one roll. But, a nice property, nice location, very cute. Amy Osborne
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

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

Amazing little place

This is great location and a beautifully done place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linden M.

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

wonderful, cozy setting

We really liked this place. Loved decor. Comfy furniture. Location nice-close to the lake, shops, and close to trails. only thing-? no microwave?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Andrea J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Too office feeling and can’t see river

This property is very unique however for the price I would of liked to been able to see the river. The condo still feels like an office and the leftover food in the pantry and cabinets was not appealing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Hilary Shepard

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I live work and play in MT, my condo is a reflection of my lifestyle. From rafting to skiing and all activities in between I love being outdoors and all that MT has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Tall ceilings give it a loft feeling, unique decor and cozy feel make this a great place to stay

Languages:

English

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