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33% OFF - Swan River Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Bigfork

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Swan river view from the main cabin deck.
Main cabin is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1 office and a washer/dryer. It has a large deck that has 2 seating areas for 6 and 8, plus a long dining table that seats 14 comfortably. It also has a handcrafted log pool table, foosball and 2 BBQ’s.
Full kitchen with all the essentials including tableware for 30. Two refrigerator freezers, a mini-fridge, microwave, oven and stove, crockpot, panini maker, waffle maker, and griddle.
Full kitchen with all the essentials including tableware for 30. Two refrigerator freezers, a mini-fridge, microwave, oven and stove, crockpot, panini maker, waffle maker, and griddle.
Main cabin living room is cozy with 3 couches, 2 recliners, fireplace, children’s books and games below the Direct TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 160.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Flathead Lake
  • Place, Flathead National Forest
  • Place, Swan Lake Boat Launch

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 9 -- Guest cabin 3

+9
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 9 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main cabin, master bedroom en-suite.

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

Bathroom 2 -- Main cabin, guest bathroom.

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

Bathroom 3 -- Main cabin. Rustic pine.

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

Bathroom 4 - Bunkhouse

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

33% OFF - Swan River Retreat

Imagine your next family gathering surrounded by Montana's breathtaking scenery! Wake to the sounds of the Swan River from your private cabin deck. Fish for trout, then gather in the spacious main cabin with its full kitchen –the heart of your gathering. Kids will adore the bunkhouse, and evenings around the campfire create lasting memories. Five rustic log cabins sleep up to 31 guests; there's room for everyone at the Swan River Retreat.



Book now and make your next family reunion unforgettable! Imagine you and yours in the rustic charm of Montana at the Swan River Retreat! Our unique property features five log cabins nestled directly on the Swan River, offering stunning mountain views. Cabins: Main Cabin (1,500 sq ft): The heart of the retreat, featuring 2 bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen), 3 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with modern appliances, and an open concept dining/living area with a foldout couch. Enjoy the massive 600 sq ft lighted covered deck with outdoor dining for 14, a cozy seating area for 8, a foosball table, and a handcrafted log pool table.



Relax by the riverside fire pit or grill up your catch on one of the two propane BBQs. Three steps up onto the deck and into the cabin. Sleeps 6. Bunkhouse (1,000 sq ft): Perfect for kids! It offers two loft queen bedrooms above two queen beds, a handcrafted log bunkroom with eight twin beds, and a separate bathroom. Three steps up onto the deck. Sleeps 16. Three Guest Cabins (500, 400, 300 sq ft): Cozy and charming, each cabin provides a queen bed (or beds) on the second floor and a living area with comfy couches on the main floor. Microwaves and mini-fridges are included for your convenience. Three steps into each cabin, each floor has its own deck overlooking the lawn and river. Cabins sleep 4, 3, and 2, respectively. Property: Enjoy the expansive lawn, a trout pond ideal for fishing, direct river access, horseshoes and swings, and a natural swimming hole perfect for a refreshing dip. Deer, squirrels, and chipmunks are plentiful. Guest Notes: Comfortably accommodates up to 31 guests. Running water is available in the main cabin; guest cabins have microwaves and minifridges but no running water. Washer and dryer conveniently located in the main cabin. WIFI is available throughout the property. Ample parking on-site for 10 vehicles. Pristine riverfront setting – fish, relax, or float the day away! Miles to: • Bigfork: 30 miles north • Kalispell: 50 miles north • Whitefish: 65 miles north • Glacier National Park: 75 miles north • Missoula: 95 miles south Costco and Walmart are in both Kalispell and Missoula. Book your unforgettable Montana getaway at the Swan River Retreat!

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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
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close all the windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time 9:00pm to 9:00am.

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 indicated that there is no 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, 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

Bigfork is home to this holiday home. Swan Lake Boat Launch and Kerr Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polson Bay Golf Course and Mission Mountain Golf Course.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Swan Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Swan Lake Boat Launch - 32 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 57 min drive - 65.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 33% OFF - Swan River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 33% OFF - Swan River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 33% OFF - Swan River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 33% OFF - Swan River Retreat located?

Set in Bigfork, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Swan Valley and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Flathead National Forest. Sixmile Peak and Swan Lake Boat Launch are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janice p.

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

Family vacation

We made wonderful memories….playing on the river, catching frogs, playing volleyball, etc. It was the perfect place for our big family to gather and spend time together. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Awesome

Beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

What a Spectacular Slice of Paradise!

There were 19 of us from ages 2 to 74. The property was just as described but we didn’t realize the true beauty of the cabins and natural surroundings until we got there. We lacked for nothing in the way of kitchen and dining amenities and adequate beds and baths. The fact that the only full baths (3) were in the main cabin never presented a problem. Dinner was at the huge table on the deck followed by outdoor games, fishing and a huge log fire with plenty of seating. A day in Glacier National Park, on Flathead Lake and on paddle boards on Swan Lake, all in reasonable proximity, added to the fun had by all. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a heavenly experience in Montana.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill S.

Spectacular location for a Family Reunion!

The photos don't do this property justice, each of the cabins are so unique and well thought out, there was plenty of space for our group of 20. We had some initial concerns with the bathrooms being in the main cabin but it wasn't an issue at all. Doug (the homeowner) was very helpful and showed us around the property upon arrival. The kitchen was well appointed with slow cookers, baking pans, knives, spices, and basics (sugar, flour, paper products, etc). There were also plenty of things for the kids to do, fishing poles for the kids pond, yard games, toys and video tapes, no one was ever bored! With the river right out the door, a fire pit, plenty of spots to relax, the pool and foosball tables, croquet and volleyball, this place is like your own personal camp! We loved it and hope to return sometime. Thank you Doug and Linda for sharing your little slice of heaven in Montana!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanted to take the time to review the property on the Swan river. We held a family reunion there recently. All of us are from Montana. We're very familiar with the area. This location is very special. It is a wonderfully designed array of cabins that sit on one of the most peaceful rivers in Montana. The view of the mountains are beautiful and being able to sit out on the deck and enjoy the river, the sunset, and the stars at night is a great experience. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper, and other needed items. The kitchen is well stocked and there's so many great places to hang out. There are plenty of games, as well as outdoor equipment. As is clear from the description the cabins are separated. They form a tight circle with a nice lawn in the middle. This worked perfectly for our needs because we had several individual families connecting on this trip. But I also think it works great for friends or even coworkers planning to do a great fishing or hiking experience in Montana. This location is very close to some amazing hikes in the Flathead wilderness. Also close to Flathead lake, Bigfork, Kalispell, and of course Glacier. There's great fishing especially on the Swan river. Working with the host was awesome. They are super kind and accommodating. I would not hesitate to stay here in the future. It is a wonderfully peaceful place and the epitome of what I believe is a true essence of the Montana experience. You will love this place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylee W.

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

Amazing

Amazing place would highly recommend for families! Lots of stuff to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, and our group of 18 loved the spaciousness. Having the main cabin, the bunkhouse, and the three smaller cabins gave us room to spread out. We loved the sounds of the creek flowing by and the view of the mountains from the front porch. We ate all of our meals at the huge table on the porch. Our host, Doug, was very responsive to our questions. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Q.

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

Great relaxing family getaway

Wonderful Family location, very private. Having the fun of the River provided endless entertainment for the entire family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen g.

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

Beautiful house on a beautiful river

This is a house made for memorable vacations. Lode up on groceries and you never need to leave. Lots of places to gather and the river is perfect for swimming, fishing, and listening to.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

A river runs through your heart

This special home of the Wolds is an idyllic and rustic Spot to deepen relationships, laugh and play games and immerse yourself in a natural setting. We are thankful to have had this fabulous space for our family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

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

Perfection

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Our biggest struggle was leaving
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Loved the eperience

I thought the property was even better than I was imagining. The kids had such a good time, the weather was perfect, the bathroom situation worked out great and the owner was awesome. What an awesome property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

What a wonderful location! Our family (8 adults, 5 children) takes a family vacation every summer. We all voted this as our best vacation ever! We loved being right on the river which was great for floating and fishing. The deer visited a couple times a day. The accommodations were perfect as was our host! We enjoyed being close to Bigfork and Glacier National Park. Our family definitely wants to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Perfect Family Reunion Spot

We enjoyed every minute of this peaceful, 5 cabin retreat! From fishing to smores to group games on the lawn to barbecuing, this place was perfect for it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Absolute heaven

We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our group of three families to stay and play in Montana. The view and river were magical and where we started and ended each day. Very homey with everything we needed. Great porch for dining, games and cards. Kids loved the bunkhouse and parents enjoyed the quiet of our own cabins. Good hiking and lakes nearby, and close enough for day trips to Glacier and Whitefish. Thank you, Doug, for sharing your family retreat with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect Setting for Family Reunions/Multiple families

We absolutely loved our stay...the location, the cabins, the porch, and of course the river. We had an extend family reunion(and kids from 9 to young adults) and to a family we all agreed the property exceeded our expectations. Set up perfectly for 30+ to play, converse, sit in water etc. and yet be in the "same" location. Good communication, reasonable pricing, and priceless location for groups like this. We'll be back...we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee D.

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

June

This property was just as advertising. Very nice home and beautiful area. Make sure to pack lots of mosquito repellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Porter F.

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

Amazaing!

This place was perfect. We caught a bunch of fish right off the deck, swam in the refreshing river, played games, & enjoyed the long summer nights! 10/10 would recommend. One thing noteworthy. For twenty guys, we had enough wifi to connect to for all of us. We weren't there to be on our cell phones but were able to have enough to connect with freidns and family who weren't with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billie H., Great Falls, Montana

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

Perfect Family Gathering

After not being able to see our family for over a year, this was the perfect retreat. Our four sons and their families made 12 of us, and everyone had room to gather as well as their own space. Everything we needed was there; the property is well stocked with just about everything you can think of. To be there together in such an incredibly beautiful location was a real treat, and the family is already talking about our next trip. True, there is no cell service, but the internet worked very well. One son had an online meeting he had to do, and he found that the signal in the office in the main house was stronger than in the cabins. One night the power went out and it meant everyone had to put down their phones. I loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

FANTASTIC FAMILY FLEXCATION!

Location, location, location! We looked at many retreats and chose this one based on: Location Remote Riverside Retreat was absolutely perfect for our family flexcation, flyfishing, floating, and hiking! Glacier International Airport - 60 minutes north. Glacier National Park - 90 minutes north. Cabins Main Cabin – Cozy two bedrooms, three bathrooms. We sat on the large deck overlooking the river every night to watch the sunset over the mountains as the river rolled by. Nice, well-equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, two fridges, and even a small fridge for beer/soda. Convenient washer and dryer on property and nice new linens and towels. Bunkhouse – Perfect for the kids! Plenty of indoor and outdoor games. Didn’t hear “I’m bored” once! Guest Cabins – Three additional two-story cabins circle the large lawn making for a very family-centric environment. Outside All the cabins were lit up with lights for plenty of light at night. We even caught sight of a few deer passing through! Fantastic firepit right out in front of the main cabin deck was perfect for s'mores. Main deck has a fun foosball table and a handcrafted pool table. WIFI worked great for our remote phone counseling jobs and our six kids school zoom classes and nightly movie binges. We even FaceTimed Grandma and Grandpa to include them in some of the fun. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F., Texas

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

Serenity Now :)

Doug, our host did a wonderful job helping us settle in to his beautiful and warm cabin. We spent every evening on the porch, watching the sunset, overlooking the Swan River. The setting was serene and secluded. And the cabin was well stocked with everything we needed for our week in the Swan Valley. We highly recommend staying at Doug’s park-like setting. We only used the main cabin, but clearly they could accommodate multiple families with the multiple cabins on property. When Mother Nature tossed us a challenge, Doug was very quick to help us out. Overall, we had a great and memorable time.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Amelia H.

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

No cell service and basically no wifi

First, I understand the point for many is get off the grid. And if you want a vacation guaranteed not to be able to use your phone 90% of the trip, this is the place for you. There is ZERO cell reception. Your only choices are the owners land line and wifi calling. So pair that with horrible wifi (even with the 3 extenders we bought after arriving) & you get nothing. For our working trip this was unacceptable. I communicated my outrage that the listing does not mention this to the owner as soon as I booked & the data was finally provided in the details of the booking only. This is not okay though his answer was worse. His answer was simply that they currently had a tech company running their business & have had zero complaints. After staying there myself I know this is impossible & further lies told by the owner. His son arrived on our property the third day to fix the sprinklers and we discussed this. It got no better despite his attempts & then two additional days of him coming to the property still no better. Finally he said it could only handle 5 devices. So basically unless you are 1 single family with probably just one child, you will have zero ways to communicate to the outside world, search for activities to do or even ask the owner for help through VRBO where there is a record of your conversation. This is not per the listing. Now that that is out of the way, the cabins are decent as long as you’re okay with no running water, which didn’t bother us. The main cabin has 3 full bathrooms With showers (though don’t try to shower at the exact same time as another). The bunk house has 1 toilet and cold water only and the other 3 cabins each have 2 beds & no running water, toilet, etc. The “first cabin” had a baby gate which was great for me, my husband and our 18 mo old. After purchasing a pack n play we discovered they had one in the 2nd cabin. So now they have 2 if any of you are bringing littles. They had 2 fridges which was very convenient for our 3 families all with kids ranging 6 mo to 13 years. We didn’t use their games except fooseball. But they do have a pool table on the deck as well. There are no dressers anywhere on property. The space is definitely serene, though that water is very frigid so please go in prepared for that. There is deer that come into the property constantly & while we were warned of bears & mountain lions none appeared on our trip Highly recommend Narrowpath Adventures!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Perry P., Everson, USA

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

Better than advertised

Amazingly peaceful beautiful setting and home. Place to play place to relax place to read place to fish place to be. We are a large family and everyone - everyone loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Excellent get away it's a little piece of heaven.

Heavenly

10/10 Excellent

Brenna W.

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

Phenomenal space in a beautiful setting

Our stay here was far beyond expectation. The property looks even better in person, the setting is beyond compare, and amenities made our week comfortable. The family who owns the property has clearly have taken good care of it and have incorporated their personal touches and skills into the character of the buildings. The setting is serene and right on the river with a mountain backdrop. Would absolutely recommend to family and friends and will likely try to use this spot for a reunion in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Doug Wold

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We are a 5th-generation Montana family who has been in hospitality since 1910. We love to share the beauty and grandeur that is Montana. We played host to all sorts of events over the decades. In recent years, most of our guests have found our Swan River Retreat the perfect place for their family gatherings.

Why they chose this property

We bought these 10 acres in 2000 and built our family retreat. We rebuilt and enlarged the main cabin and built three smaller guest cabins.

We had so much company, we next built a bunkhouse with 8 bunks, a half-bath, and two bedrooms, each with a loft. We lived at the retreat for about 4 months a year for about 10 years. It is nicely furnished with quality items.

Ten years ago we decided to share it with guests and make it available as a vacation rental. We have been fortunate in that our guests have all been very respectful of the property, and understand it is special, and not a regular commercial venture.

What makes this property unique

Magnificent waterfront, inspiring mountain views and sunsets; family recreation on a wonderful river with countless activities of every description.

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