New! Spacious 5BR Forest Lodge | Picture Windows, Fireplaces, Game Room & Peaceful Montana Setting

Tucked deep into the woods, this large craftsman-style home is rich with history and character. This 5-bedroom woodland home offers a unique private escape. Soaring 16-foot ceilings, exposed beams, and enormous picture windows to frame the forested views, allowing the outside to feel like an extension of the home. Nestled on an acre of land, this home blends timeless craftsmanship with serene Montana beauty.

With four wood-burning fireplaces throughout this home, every corner of this property offers a unique and peaceful experience for you and your guests. As sunlight filters through the towering pines, casting dancing shadows across the gardens, the mossy paths curve around the home, giving the sense that the house is woven into the landscape. From the moment you arrive, the house greets you with warmth, privacy, and a space to breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Step inside, and you will be immediately greeted with an open layout. The kitchen and dining room features wooden accents throughout the room and large windows, creating an amazing space for you and your guests to create memorable meals together. Step down the hallway to enter the living room, a great space to gather and play a card game while warming up next to the wood-burning fireplace. The canoe room offers a great space to relax and cozy up with a book. The lower-level game room, with a pool table and bar, is the perfect spot to end your night after a day of exploring all of Montana's beauty. With plenty of space to entertain and create magical memories, retire the night in one of the comfortable private bedrooms and rest before your next day of adventure.
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This home is intentionally remote and wonderfully quiet - a sanctuary where families reconnect, old friends come together, and guests rediscover the beauty of time spent intentionally. A space to breathe deeply, appreciate nature, and experience a home that feels truly connected to the forest. Ranch Road guesthouse is more than a getaway; it's a place where memories take root.

In the winter, the Flathead Valley is famous for its world-class skiing and wide range of winter activities. There are two ski resorts in the area including the local favorite Whitefish Mountain Resort and the family-friendly Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! Visitors to the area can also enjoy ice fishing on Flathead Lake, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Glacier National Park, and snowmobiling with one of the local outfitters.

In the summer, enjoy all the watersports imaginable at Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Glacier National Park is also close by with the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun Road, Lake McDonald, and 70+day hikes! Make sure you take time to experience downtown Bigfork boasting shops, galleries, restaurants and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. There are activities for everyone from hiking the Swan River Nature Trail, exploring the Jewel Basin Wilderness Area, fishing the many lakes & rivers or golfing at any of the exceptional courses, including Eagle Bend Golf Course.

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Key Residence Features:
Fireplace | Secluded Forest | Private Retreat

View And Location:
Forest View | Private location | Close to downtown Bigfork

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: King-Sized Bed | Fireplace | Seating Area | Ensuite Bathroom | Upper Level
Bedroom 2: Queen-Sized Bed | Nightstand | Lamp | Upper Level
Bedroom 3: Full-Sized Bed | Nightstand | Lamp | Upper Level
Bedroom 4: King-Sized Bed | Ensuite Bathroom | Quest Suite
Bedroom 5: Queen-Sized Bed | Nightstand | Lamp | Main Level

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 3: Single Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 4: Single Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet | Lower Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Toaster | Blender | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Electric Range | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Seating for 4 people at dining table | Breakfast nook seating for 2 | Plenty of outdoor seating

What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complementary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized soap, shampoo and conditioner per bathroom
Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can
Kitchen: Salt and Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Laundry: 10 laundry detergent pods

Inside Amenities:
Fireplace | Washer and Dryer | Pool table

Air Conditioning:
Please note, most homes in Montana do not have air conditioning. We encourage guests to open the windows at night to enjoy cooler evening temperatures and close them during the day (including curtains/blinds) to keep the cool air in. For your safety, please only open windows when you are present in the property. Additionally, most homes will have fans located in the bedroom closets. **This home features a window-mounted air conditioning unit**

Outdoor Amenities:
Exterior Deck | Gas Grill | Patio furniture | Views

Activities:
Summer: Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Rock Climbing | Swimming | Boating | Scenic Drives | Sightseeing | Shopping | Dining
Winter: Cross Country Skiing | Downhill/Alpine Skiing | Ice Skating | Sledding/Tubing | Snowboarding | Snowmobiling | Snowshoeing | Shopping | Dining

Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | Cable/Satellite TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line

Policies:
No smoking | Pets allowed with deposit | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 18 Years old | Required Vacation Rental Agreement to be signed by guest prior to arrival | No outside Fires during Fire Season on any outdoor fire pit | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days if booking long term