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Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

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Rear view of Wild Swan Retreat Center
Front view of Wild Swan Retreat Center in Fall.
Front entry in winter.
Front door in Winter
4 cascading granite slabs and a step up to the porch make it an easy entry.

Overview of Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Bigfork, MT
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlathead Lake13 min drive
  • Popular LocationBigfork Summer Playhouse14 min drive
  • AirportKalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center

Nestled between tall evergreens and situated against the Swan Mountain Range of the Northern Rockies, sits this lovely craftsman style “Retreat Center.” This unique Arts and Crafts style structure accommodates small families or couples on destination vacations, family reunions, unique experiences, and/or 4 day retreats.

We invite people to retreat from their every day lives into the wilderness and forested sanctuary we have created at the foot of the Swan Mountain Range. We encourage our guests to unplug from their urban lives so that they might reconnect with their best selves, their loved ones and their source of inspiration. Our natural sanctuary is ideal for reflection and introspection and to reset intentions for answering your soul’s calling. We're especially interested in providing a peaceful and inspirational space for those pursuing creative projects and a desire to connect with the natural world and to one another.

This Retreat Center provides three spacious private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, an entry foyer, and a very large great room. Originally built as a yoga room, the great room boasts wood floors, a stone fireplace, and beautiful craftsman style windows with huge views of alpine glowing mountains. Guests will also enjoy a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Two full bathrooms include showers and a two person size sunken tub in the master bath. There is a laundry room with a sink, counter, washer and dryer attached to the smallest bedroom. From the great room and master bedroom, there is access to a large covered patio to enjoy outside dining with incredible panoramic views of the mountains. Beyond the porch is a large lawn and pathway to our waterfall studded pond. Wireless Internet service (the fastest in our area via a dedicated transmitter tower) and online streamed Netflix movies are also available to guests on two large flat screened television sets (1 in master bedroom and 1 in great room).

On the same property, a few steps away, there is an additional guest house we call the Treehouse (see VRBO listing #470944) that accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Directly behind the property, guests will find immediate access to mountain trails they may access with a State Land day use permit. And just a minutes drive away there is access to rafting put-ins along the Swan River. Guests are also invited to share the beautiful surrounding grounds, a lovely waterfall studded pond, tree swings, hammocks, and mountain bike trails. Our eleven year old son is a wonderful little host and loves to show visiting children all the cool things this property has to offer, especially hunting for Morels in May. To avoid any conflict with our guardian and companion dogs, and to avoid predation by wildlife, we do not allow dogs or other pets onto our property.

Property manager

Lisa Gilbert
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this holiday home is in a rural area. Flathead Lake and Flathead National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Travelling with kids? Consider Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Woodland Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bigfork, MT

What's nearby

  • Echo Lake - 9 min drive
  • Flathead Lake - 13 min drive
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 14 min drive
  • Kehoe's Agate Shop - 15 min drive
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Echo Lake Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Whistling Andy - 12 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 14 min drive
  • Flathead Lake Brewing Company - 14 min drive
  • Taco Mexico Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Wild Swan Retreat Center located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Flathead National Forest, Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Flathead Lake. Echo Lake and Swan Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place of peace and beauty.
The property is beautiful! House was so comforting and in beautiful shape. We had a few visitors, two deer, four turkeys and plenty of squirrels to keep you fascinated. Sitting on the back patio was so quiet all we heard was nature. We will be visiting again. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful setting- truly a retreat!
This house was just perfect for what we needed. Our 3 adult children (one with his small children) and my husband and I stayed while in the Swan Lake area for a wedding. There was room for all, including a wonderful outside patio area for bbqs and relaxing and large family room. Also had every item needed for the littles, which was so helpful (pack and play, crib, toys, books,etc). We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine I., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montana stay
Great house! We enjoyed the wildlife and the quiet evenings!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max and Mary J., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We loved our time at the Wild Swan Retreat. The house is beautiful and spacious and was stocked with everything we needed for our month-long stay. The peaceful, secluded location of the house is conducive to frequent wildlife sightings (we saw deer, foxes and wild turkeys). Despite being situated off the beaten path, the WSR is just a few minutes away from Bigfork and Flathead Lake by car and is also within easy driving distance of other area attractions such as Glacier National Park. Our host was gracious and responsive, and we highly recommend that anyone planning a visit to northwest Montana consider making the Wild Swan Retreat their base of operations. Max and Mary Johnson
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Stay was enjoyable. The yard around house needs to be maintained better. There should be fans in each bedroom. It did get quite warm in front bedroom at night. Beds were very comfortable and large living room very nice. Kitchen was stocked well, although food was left in fridge by previous guests and no way to know how old it was. Did enjoy stay. Owners responded quickly to any issues or questions
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Gilbert

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Originally from Southern California, we purchased this property to create a quiet self sufficient and sustainable life for our small family. We love to share our special sanctuary with other like minded people and to collaborate with other Montana businesses that offer unique and special experiences. We have worked very hard to have and keep a Conditional Use Permit from the County to be able to share our property with people looking to peacefully retreat in this special place.

Why they chose this property

This property is incredibly special and uniquely showcases the majestic qualities of each season. We love the variety of wildlife traversing the land, including deer, elk, moose, foxes, bobcat, raccoon, squirrels, bald eagles, ducks, geese, hawks, cranes, herons, owls and many other birds, most notably the wild swan. White Tail Deer tend to be the most common but are the most lovely and peaceful sighting. Occasionally, bear, wolf, and mountain lion are seen but our big guardian dogs keep these larger predators off our property. This property is not appropriate for parties or large groups of people.

What makes this property unique

A cascading waterfall, reflective pond, large rock scape gardens, surrounding forest, and the back drop of the Swan Mountain Range offers a sacred space for family or organizational gatherings. The gorgeous mountain range, surrounding forest, cascading waterfall, reflective pond and large rock scape gardens provide magical photographic opportunities, especially during sunset when the sun casts an amazing panoramic alpine glow.

This enchanted venue accommodates a variety of events; from family reunions, and small workshops, to a simple romantic get-away or a family vacation destination.

We fell in love with this beautiful private property, the wilderness setting, and its unique craftsman style structures, and you will too!

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