Magical Waterfront Family Retreat!

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by tall trees and a lake.
A room with large windows overlooking a grassy yard with a volleyball net, trees, and a cabin.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, a window, a bench, and a hammock.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a covered porch, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Flathead Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Common Spaces

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Shore State Park and Wayfarers State Park, while Eric Thorsen Art Studio and Bigfork Summer Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • North Shore State Park - 22 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Echo Lake - 25 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Flathead Lake - 26 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 27 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Growlers Bar, Grille and Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Tall Pine Lounge And Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Crafthouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Waterfront Family Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magical Waterfront Family Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical Waterfront Family Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Waterfront Family Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Waterfront Family Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Bigfork holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Flathead River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Echo Lake and North Shore State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for my family to enjoy the water and spend time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property with fun toys (kayaks, badminton, etc). It’s worth noting that there’s not a lot of privacy in the rooms in the main house, but the area is beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay. Amenities were great, the location great, the scenery was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property, relaxing and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and the host was great. The layout of the house wasn’t very clear and although it fits a lot of people, the bathroom options were limited and lots of us ended up sleeping on couches. But again the house was clean, the game room, hot tub and yard were fun for the kids. Just be sure to have a good idea of the layout. It was a little awkward for our situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great property right on the river. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for family

Would recommend this property to large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flathead lake vacation

Wonderful place to stay!!! Great amenities, lots of room and beautiful grounds and dock. Definitely going back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall Good Stay

The cabana down by the water is great. We spent all of our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Everything about our stay was put pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Flathead River Vacation

Property and entertainment awesome Floating dock was great! Entire group loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a great place to stay. Lots of options for entertainment. Everyone had something to do. We rented a couple waverunners from a local company. That was super fun! The pool/billiard room was great! The hot tub was wonderful! All the sleeping arrangements accommodations were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family get away

Property is perfect for large families that like to be together but with a little privacy. Kids kept busy with all the extras provided, canoes, cornhole, volleyball, pool, etc. Beautiful setting and well taken care of, we’d come back to the same place in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Great space, well maintained and clean. Very responsive management. Beautiful setting and lots to do without even leaving the compound.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable spot on the river

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. The cabins are nice and well-appointed. The beds are comfortable. The kids enjoyed the games, both inside and out. The location is easy to access both Flathead Lake and activities up by Glacier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lems Wedding

The property was perfect for all of us to hang out for a week after our son's wedding. Firepit every night and fishing right off dock every day. We all had a blast!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property

The property is amazing. Many options for large group. Plenty of bathrooms and we found it easy to feed 16 people. The property is right on the river with a great dock for swimming and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. My kids, grandkids, my husband and I had a wonderful vacation that we will always remember. Plenty of space for all 18 of us, and the kids and grandkids had a great time using the kayaks. The VRBO was very well equipped with everything we needed. The host was very fast at communicating and very accommodating. Thanks, Tree, for such a great place and ensuring we had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends & Family Birthday Celebration

We had a wonderful stay at this amazing spot on Flathead River. The property is everything you could ask for and more. We had all ages in our group and fun was had by all! I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone and I hope to come back and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Three Generations July 4th

Lots of fun summer activities. Nice lake and river access. Large grassy yard. Does not sleep more than 15. 5 actual beds, plus couches. We enjoyed s’mores at the fire pit. Girls used hot tub. Several played pool and games in game room. We stayed 5 nights in July and brought our boat. Kids wanted more time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Always something to do!

We played until the sun went down..at 10:30! Unbeknown to us, the river was a better location than the lake. it felt safer and calmer to get out and swim, paddle board or kayak. We did rent a boat for one day (they delivered) w a tube so adults could explore and kids could tube. The place was amazing for a large family!! The only thing I would correct about the listing is that it comfortably would sleep 14. We had a group of 13 and it worked great! We would return in a heartbeat, everyone loved it! I highly recommend! Also the communication w the property manager was very quick regarding response to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice compound on the Flathead River near where it enters the lake.

This property worked great for our family. We stayed for a week and used the property as a base for visiting Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Kalispell and Bigfork. We swam off the dock and floated in tubes. The grounds were expansive and suitable for family games and activities. We enjoyed having coffee on the patios in the morning. The only problem we encountered was the neighbor constantly reporting on us to the property owner. Once all of us left in our vehicles, except one person. That individual observed the neighbor coming onto the property and snooping around, making that person very uncomfortable. Additionally, the neighbors appeared to mow small sections of their lawn near the fence when we were outdoors and engage in other activities that gave the appearance they were spying on us. The property is great, the neighbors not so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic place to stay, but worried about the neighbors

I celebrated by 50th birthday here with a group of 16 friends and family and the location is very beautiful on the water with magical sunsets. The yard and flowers are kept up well and the house was clean. The location near bigfork and Glacier National park worked well for us. We hiked, river rafted, went horse back riding and enjoyed the local surroundings. Communication with the property managers was quick and they responded to concerns about the sink and garbage disposal immediately. We had an amazing time. I would say its a bit tight sleeping 16 people here. For those sleeping in the loft, couch and game room there was less privacy, and no doors. Also, the site says there are 9 beds but there are really only 8, as one is an couch that does not fold out into a bed. This is fine for younger kids, but not really for an adult. Also, the neighbors dont like any noise. We were gone most of the time enjoying nature, but they asked us to be more quiet (9pm on a Friday) when we were playing soccer out on the lawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thanks for your review Heather, I am so glad you and your family had an amazing time! I am so sorry about the confusion about the beds and very glad you brought that to my attention! I got it fixed right away, not sure when I accidentally added a bedroom to the listing, sure didn't mean too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our group. Each couple had a bathroom to themselves which is such a plus. We had a group with 7 young kids and they loved seeing the wildlife walk through the yard and they enjoyed running in the open grass. But the kitchen was the high light for me. Well stocked, drawers and cupboards labeled, everything well thought through for the renter. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Small Events

This is a beautiful property. The owners have done an amazing job making sure there are plenty of supplies, appliances, games, Bedding, and more. The layout is perfect for 4 couples or a few families. There are no bunk beds or extra beds outside a few couches, so we had to buy 8 air mattresses to accommodate our group of 20, but that is to be expected with a large group. I just love that we didn't have to run to the store for all the necessities. Everything was provided and abundant! The fire pit, boat dock, huge lawn, grills, chairs, and games made this place a top future family destination. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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