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Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!

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A wooden balcony with a view of a forest and a body of water.
A wooden cabin interior with a large open doorway leading to a balcony.
A wooden interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a table.
A log cabin with multiple large windows offering views of a wooded area and a deck with outdoor furniture.
A two-story log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden balconies, and a stone foundation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and access to adventure activities like sailing and swimming. Enjoy the deck, balcony, and yard for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby attractions include Beardance Picnic Area and Wayfarers State Park, and golf and skiing are also available.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view

    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony or patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Beardance Picnic Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!

Cherry Creek Retreat in Montana is a 7-acre parcel perched above one of the highest points of Flathead's East Lake Shore. The Bigfork property is near Glacier Park and surrounded by Flathead Valley beauty. Behind are tall forested mountains. In front is expansive Flathead Lake with excellent fishing. In between are cherry and apple trees, an old red barn, trout ponds and beautiful Cherry Creek. Minutes away is Flathead Lake with boat access at Yellow Bay State Park, Woods Bay and Bigfork. Boat & kayak rentals and guided fly-fishing are available nearby. The 3-story hand crafted post & beam log home has spectacular views. Three decks flow from large rooms with French doors. Wood floors, rock work & custom art add further beauty. We rent monthly during Spring, Fall and Winter months at reduced rates. Our property manager lives in smaller house on property so can be readily available if you have questions while there.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children around ponds should be supervised

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Events

No events allowed

Requires separate agreement with owner.

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 138008
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: requires separate agreement with owner.
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 near a water park and on a lake. Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinth and Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Beardance Picnic Area - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Echo Lake - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 29 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 56 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Saddlehorn Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sitting Duck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skald Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Home Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork Montana! located?

This family-friendly Bigfork holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Flathead Lake and Beardance Picnic Area. Flathead Picnic Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location for Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and Whitefish.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and property

Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Morgan! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We love being with family in this beautiful place and are happy to hear of others also enjoying themselves. May the rest of your Summer and upcoming Fall be good to you. Jim & Penny Schibsted
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cherry Creek Resort

Beautiful place to stay with spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Thank you for the review. Yes. The sunsets are spectacular! Come again. ~Penny & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Amazing place and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Thank you for your comment. We love the natural beauty there. Come again! ~Jim & Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin overlooking lake

arelaxing atmosphere, great place to unwind and enjoy the awesome area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
So glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable time. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The log home is in a beautiful setting overlooking Flathead Lake, had fun feeding trout in the pond. Great communication and we would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we absolutely loved it! we want to go back! we loved that everyone had plenty of space
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thank you Rita. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! ~Jim & Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed hikes in Glacier National Park, kayaking and a boat day on Flathead Lake. Just beautiful cabin with a lovely view of Flathead Lake. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you Carmela! I'm glad you enjoyed your time! ~Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious home. Loved the fruit trees on property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thank you Stacey! Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The property was as described. We loved the view of the lake from the deck and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Thank you for your review. We're very glad you enjoyed the beauty of the place. ~Penny & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay to enjoy Montana

We loved your home and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was a fantastic week in Montana and we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for your hospitality of letting us stay in your house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback Chase. It makes us happy knowing others are having special quality times together with loved ones at this place that has meant so much to our family. Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely beautiful and the view of the lake is breathtaking. Super clean and very stocked up on anything you could need. We will be going back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thank you Lizeth. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our home and hope you come again! ~Jim & Penny
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place, great location

Our crew had a great time while staying at this property. It was a perfect fit for us and very accommodating. The house was clean and comfortable. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Jennifer. I'm glad you had a good time! Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of 6 adults spent a week at this gorgeous location. The house was immaculate and we loved the fully equipped kitchen. We loved having so much space. The lake views from the decks were beautiful. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the main floor deck. The house was the perfect location as a homebase for all of our excursions. We visited Glacier National Park, Wild Horse Island, CSKT Bison Range, Whitefish Mountain Resort, St Ignatius, Kootenai Falls etc... We thoroughly enjoyed our home away from home Unfortunately we were too early for cherry picking season. I guess we will have to plan another trip...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Check in process was easy- communication was great and house was accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great visit.

This was the 2nd time we've stayed here. We'd return every summer if we could. Awesome place with a large, relatively private property, great lake view and public hiking directly behind the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Trevor, I'm sorry to say I hadn't seen read your review before, but thank you for writing it. We are so glad you have enjoyed your stays at our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay and the home was family friendly. The hosts were very accommodating and welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
I'm sorry for such a late response to this review but thank you Mary. I am very glad you had a good time. ~Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Hiking vacation, including Glacier National park & Wild Horse Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Glad you made it both to Wild Horse Island and Glacier! Glad you had a nice time. ~Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin in the mountains

Charming, cozy cabin at a great location about 10 minutes from downtown Bigfork. Beautiful views of the lake and surrounding area from the three balconies. We really enjoyed the fire pit and the boys liked fishing in the small trout pond! Loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Flathead Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Thank you Jennifer. So glad you and your family enjoyed time together at our place. ~Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin, great for family

Spacious but cozy with plenty of space for our family to be together. Great location for outings on Flathead Lake, hiking in Jewel Basin, and access to Glacier NP. Penny & Letty were wonderful communicators.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2021
Thank you Anna. We are so glad you enjoyed the place. Great that you went hiking in Jewel Basin! Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Excellent communication with owner and staff. Fantastic views of Flat Head Lake. We had fresh fruit to eat and cherries on the trees. Went fishing and caught 8 lake trout. Big Fork is a quaint little town with lots to visit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat

Loved our stay, particularly the sunsets, the backyard open space and fire pit. Really appreciate having the extras from previous guests like olive oil, etc. Makes you feel right at home out of the gates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed our place! ~Jim & Penny
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved it!

It fit three families very well. Beautiful views. The owners and property manager were very communicative and response. My family loved it. A very special trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thank you Kim, We are glad you enjoyed your stay! ~Jim & Penny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place

I highly recommend staying here. The house was very clean, had lots of room and was stocked with everything we needed. The property was beautiful; we loved feeding the fish in the pond. The view over the lake was amazing. The property owners were so accomodating and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you Katrina. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful !

Great family home close to Bigfork, MT. Lovely property - we all enjoyed our visit, the lake, and the cherries! Thanks :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Sorry for the delayed response but thank you Karen!

About the host

Hosted by Penny or Jim and Summer Manager

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We are Jim and Penny and we love northwest Montana! This property has been a cherished place for our family for 40+ years. It really is amazing and renewing. In the 1980s our visits here were to see Grandpa and the cousins. We would stay in one of the small cabins at the place and our children loved it! Later we became owners and in 2005 built our dream retirement home. We called it Cherry Creek Retreat because of the beautiful stream that originates and runs through the land and cherry trees. Cherry Creek Retreat has continued to be a special place for our family and friends to gather and even to have weddings and reunions. In 2006 we started renting out our home to vacation renters while making it available for local renters during the Winter. In 2025 we began renting out the smaller original house year round to our wonderful property manager. We are fortunate to have great neighbors who help out when needed and also enjoy our many conversations with renters. We are happy to say they have found the place to be amazing too!

Why they chose this property

Grandpa Jim was raised nearby and had a dream to find the perfect property on the Flathead Lake before he retired in the 1970s. He knew the land well and what he wanted. It was to be a place with it's own natural spring, a view of the lake, good for growing cherries and putting in fish ponds, bordered by forest, close to town but with the feel of being in nature. He found this place and it is indeed special! We fell in love with it ourselves years ago, and the feeling only grew as time went on. Now we know others feel the same. Since we've built the Log House and let the property be used at times as a vacation rental, we hear from so many, "This place is heaven on earth!"

What makes this property unique

Ever changing growth of nature and food! We have cherry, apple, pear, peach and plum trees. We have raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries and honeyberries. There are trout stocked ponds. Some years we plant a vegetable garden. You may pick and eat from all that is there. Kids love to play here. Families love to gather in spots all over the property and talk or play games. We're not in town, but close enough to get there easily. The scenery is spectacular! The log home is very nice. There is also a small overflow cabin available.

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