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Swan River Retreat: 5 Cabins on River. Sleeps 30. Family Reunions!
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Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 31464.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 31)
Bedroom 1 -- Main Cabin Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 -- Main Cabin Guest bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 -- Bunkhouse
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4 -- Bunkhouse
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 5 -- Bunkhouse
4 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 6 -- Heritage Cabin #1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7 -- Heritage Cabin #1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8 -- Heritage Cabin #2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 9 -- Heritage Cabin #3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 -- Main cabin. Master bedroom ensuite.
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
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Swan River Retreat: 5 Cabins on River. Sleeps 30. Family Reunions!
Experience the ultimate private Montana escape at the Swan River Retreat. Designed for discerning multi-generational families and executive gatherings, this exclusive riverfront compound offers five authentic log structures that sleep up to 30 guests. Enjoy the seclusion of a private estate with the comfort of a high-end resort, featuring direct access to the Swan River, a private trout pond, and expansive outdoor living spaces.
The Space: Welcome to your own private village. The Swan River Retreat is a curated 5-cabin compound designed to bring families together while offering the privacy of separate sleeping quarters. Ideally situated near Bigfork and the gateway to Glacier National Park, this is where luxury meets the Montana wilderness.
The Estate Highlights:
Exclusive Privacy: You rent the entire compound.
Waterfront Living: Direct access to the Swan River for floating and fishing, plus a private on-site trout pond and two swimming holes.
Outdoor Entertaining: Massive 600 sq. ft. covered deck, outdoor dining tables for 30, propane BBQs, and a riverside fire pit for unforgettable evenings.
Entertainment Ready: Handcrafted log pool table, foosball, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, and expansive lawns for games.
The Accommodations (Sleeps 30)
The Main Lodge (The Gathering Hub | Sleeps 6) The heart of the estate. This 1,500 sq. ft. luxury log home features:
Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances, ready for private chefs or family feasts.
Living & Dining: Open-concept design with a foldout couch, leading to the massive entertainment deck.
Sleeping: 1 King Bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom.
Facilities: 3 Full Bathrooms, Washer/Dryer.
The Bunkhouse (The Cousins’ Quarters | Sleeps 16) A dream space for the younger generation or single adults. This 1,000 sq. ft. structure features:
Layout: Two loft Queen bedrooms overlooking a main floor with two additional Queen beds.
The Bunkroom: A custom handcrafted log bunkroom with 8 twin beds.
Facilities: Private en-suite bathroom.
The River Cabins (Heritage Sleeping Quarters | Sleeps 9) Three charming, detached 2-story cabins (500, 400, & 300 sq. ft.) offer an immersive nature experience.
Layout: Each cabin features Queen beds (second floor) and cozy living areas (main floor).
Amenities: Mini-fridges, microwaves, and private 2-story decks overlooking the river.
Note: To maintain their historic charm, these three sleeping cabins utilize the full bathroom facilities located just steps away in the Main Lodge.
The Location: Secluded yet accessible, you are perfectly positioned to explore Flathead Valley:
Bigfork: 30 miles (Fine dining, art galleries, Flathead Lake)
Whitefish: 65 miles (Skiing, luxury shopping)
Glacier National Park: 75 miles (West Entrance)
Airports: Kalispell (FCA) is 50 miles, and Missoula (MSO) is 75 miles, both easy drives.
Guest Access: Guests have full exclusive use of all 5 cabins, the grounds, the trout pond, and river access. Ample on-site parking for 10+ vehicles (RV/Trailer friendly with approval). High-speed WIFI is available throughout the property to keep you connected.
The Space: Welcome to your own private village. The Swan River Retreat is a curated 5-cabin compound designed to bring families together while offering the privacy of separate sleeping quarters. Ideally situated near Bigfork and the gateway to Glacier National Park, this is where luxury meets the Montana wilderness.
The Estate Highlights:
Exclusive Privacy: You rent the entire compound.
Waterfront Living: Direct access to the Swan River for floating and fishing, plus a private on-site trout pond and two swimming holes.
Outdoor Entertaining: Massive 600 sq. ft. covered deck, outdoor dining tables for 30, propane BBQs, and a riverside fire pit for unforgettable evenings.
Entertainment Ready: Handcrafted log pool table, foosball, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, and expansive lawns for games.
The Accommodations (Sleeps 30)
The Main Lodge (The Gathering Hub | Sleeps 6) The heart of the estate. This 1,500 sq. ft. luxury log home features:
Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances, ready for private chefs or family feasts.
Living & Dining: Open-concept design with a foldout couch, leading to the massive entertainment deck.
Sleeping: 1 King Bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom.
Facilities: 3 Full Bathrooms, Washer/Dryer.
The Bunkhouse (The Cousins’ Quarters | Sleeps 16) A dream space for the younger generation or single adults. This 1,000 sq. ft. structure features:
Layout: Two loft Queen bedrooms overlooking a main floor with two additional Queen beds.
The Bunkroom: A custom handcrafted log bunkroom with 8 twin beds.
Facilities: Private en-suite bathroom.
The River Cabins (Heritage Sleeping Quarters | Sleeps 9) Three charming, detached 2-story cabins (500, 400, & 300 sq. ft.) offer an immersive nature experience.
Layout: Each cabin features Queen beds (second floor) and cozy living areas (main floor).
Amenities: Mini-fridges, microwaves, and private 2-story decks overlooking the river.
Note: To maintain their historic charm, these three sleeping cabins utilize the full bathroom facilities located just steps away in the Main Lodge.
The Location: Secluded yet accessible, you are perfectly positioned to explore Flathead Valley:
Bigfork: 30 miles (Fine dining, art galleries, Flathead Lake)
Whitefish: 65 miles (Skiing, luxury shopping)
Glacier National Park: 75 miles (West Entrance)
Airports: Kalispell (FCA) is 50 miles, and Missoula (MSO) is 75 miles, both easy drives.
Guest Access: Guests have full exclusive use of all 5 cabins, the grounds, the trout pond, and river access. Ample on-site parking for 10+ vehicles (RV/Trailer friendly with approval). High-speed WIFI is available throughout the property to keep you connected.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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.
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Bigfork
Located in Bigfork, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. 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.

Bigfork, MT
What's nearby
- Swan Lake Boat Launch - 26 min drive - 34.6 km
- Echo Lake - 44 min drive - 69.8 km
- Wayfarers State Park - 44 min drive - 65.3 km
- Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 45 min drive - 65.6 km
- Eagle Bend Golf Club - 50 min drive - 69.0 km
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey Q.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing family getaway
Jeffrey Q.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shirley S.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shirley S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
janice p.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
janice p.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kristen g.
26 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on a beautiful river
kristen g.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
18 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Robert J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A river runs through your heart
Susan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne Marie K.
10 August 2016
Quiet, beautiful retreat near the best of Glacier country!
Anne Marie K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Spectacular Slice of Paradise!
Sue G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sherrill S.
16 September 2016
Spectacular location for a Family Reunion!
Sherrill S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shane G.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shane G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meghan K.
24 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Meghan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica H.
17 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the eperience
Erica H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Vacation Ever!
Kim L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annie L.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Reunion Spot
Annie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey H.
31 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute heaven
Lindsey H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
30 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Setting for Family Reunions/Multiple families
David B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary Lee D.
16 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June
Mary Lee D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Porter F.
22 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazaing!
Porter F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Billie H.
17 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Gathering
Billie H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hillary H.
15 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC FAMILY FLEXCATION!
Hillary H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David F.
16 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity Now :)
David F.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Amelia H.
2 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No cell service and basically no wifi
Amelia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Perry P.
29 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised
Perry P.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
19 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent get away it's a little piece of heaven.
Daniel M.
About the host
Hosted by Doug Wold
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.
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.
Languages:
English
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