With a stay at this apartment in Bigfork, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Flathead Lake and Echo Lake. .This apartment is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Flathead National Forest and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Flathead River.
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 52 min drive - 50.7 miles
Getting around
Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Echo Lake Cafe - 7 min drive
Florence Coffee Company - 12 min drive
Growlers Bar, Grille and Casino - 10 min drive
Flathead Lake Brewing Company - 13 min drive
The Eatery At Bigfork - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
New! Echo Lakefront, Private Boat Dock, Fire Pit
Fish Upon A Star is a lakeside gem providing a dream experience in Montana. This home sits right on the shore of Echo Lake, offering swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing for bass, trout, sunfish, salmon, and pike. Pull up with your boat and park at the private dock to start your vacation. The outdoor area offers a grill, fire pit, and table for you to sit and enjoy the serenity of the unbeatable views.
This cozy two-bedroom home brings all the charm and comforts of home. The fully equipped kitchen is designed with simplicity in mind. The clever details like open shelving, an antler chandelier, and overhead pot racks create a welcoming lodge feel. Opening up passed the kitchen is a comfortable living area where a large sliding door opens to a balcony overlooking the lake.
With two inviting bedrooms, there is plenty of space for a family or group to unwind after a long day of playing on the lake. The full bathroom makes it easy to freshen up before relaxing under the stars and experiencing your Montana dream in this lakeside retreat.
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 water sports imaginable at Swan Lake! 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.
Your Montana Starts Here!
Key Residence Features: Private waterfront access | Private Boat Dock | Outdoor Grill Area | Fire Pit
View And Location: Private Echo Lake Access | Views of islands| View of Mountains
Bedroom Configuration: Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom | King-sized bed | Upper Level Bedroom 2: Queen bed | Upper Level
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 | Hot Tub Towels (if the property is listed as having a private hot tub.) Hygiene: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Hand Soap Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can Kitchen: Salt & Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets (if the property is listed as having a dishwasher) | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge Laundry: 10 Laundry detergent pods (if the property is listed as having a washer and dryer in the unit)
Air Conditioning: **Please note, this home does offer a centrally located portable air conditioner!** We also 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.
Outdoor Amenities: Private waterfront access | Private Boat Dock | Fire Pit | Grill | Picnic Table
Communications: Wireless Internet (WIFI) | Smart TV
Included Services: Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line
Policies: No smoking | No pets allowed | 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
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Required Vacation Rental Agreement needs to be electronically signed 24 hours after reservation has been made.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation