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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior

Entire home

2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Lanes and Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Columbia Falls

With a stay at this vacation home in Columbia Falls, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Flathead River and a 3-minute drive from Glacier Lanes and Casino. .This vacation home is 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Glacier National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Big Sky Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Flathead River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Glacier National Park - 26 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 17 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jagz Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New! River Retreat | 3 King Beds | Hot Tub & Fire Pit | Riverfront | Pet Friendly

B.I.G. River Retreat | Flathead Riverfront • Hot Tub • Near Glacier National Park

Welcome to B.I.G. River Retreat, a stunning riverfront escape in Columbia Falls, Montana — the Gateway to Glacier National Park. This brand-new home offers the perfect blend of comfort, accessibility, and Montana adventure, featuring Flathead River frontage, sweeping mountain views, a private hot tub, and multiple indoor & outdoor gathering spaces.

Whether you're here to explore Glacier, float the river, ski Big Mountain, or simply relax under the stars, this home delivers an unforgettable Montana experience.

Top Property Highlights
• New Construction | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
• 100 feet of private Flathead River frontage
• Private hot tub overlooking river & mountain views
• Outdoor fire pit for stargazing & s'mores
• Gas fireplace for cozy evenings
• Fast WiFi + Smart TVs & streaming
• Dark-sky compliant exterior lighting for incredible night skies
• Partially fenced backyard + fenced dog run
• Steps to trails & river access
• Centrally located near Glacier, Whitefish & Big Mountain
• Pet friendly property with fenced dog run

Bring Fido
Pets Welcome! The Retreat offers a partially fenced backyard along with a fully fenced in side yard dog run. Pets (maximum 1) are welcome at B.I.G. River Retreat, however pets are required to be on a leash when being taken outside of the home. Pet deposit - $125. Pet owners will be responsible for any damage caused by the pet. All dogs must be crated when left alone in the unit. No dogs allowed on furniture please. After booking, contact customer service for deposit payment.

Unbeatable Location
→ 20 minutes to Glacier National Park
→ 15 minutes to Whitefish
→ Less than 10 minutes to Glacier Park International Airport
→ 10 minutes to Meadow Lake Golf Resort
→ Easy access to Whitefish Lake, Flathead Lake & Whitefish Mountain Resort
→ Walking & biking paths to historic downtown Columbia Falls
→ 200 feet to public river access for kayaking, canoeing & tubing

With greenbelt walking trails directly across the street and river adventures just steps away, this home offers both convenience and tranquility.

Designed for Comfort, Space & Accessibility
The home features a spacious open-concept layout with dual-zoned heating & air conditioning, making it ideal for multi-generational families or groups traveling together.
♦ Main Floor Accessibility Features (not ADA compliant):
♦ Step-free main level
♦ Wider hallways & doorways
♦ Roll-in shower with grab bars
♦ Lower kitchen appliances & counters
♦ Easy-access microwave & refrigerator
♦ Easily accessible windows

Main Level Living & Kitchen
The heart of the home showcases:
• Soaring vaulted ceilings
• Quartz countertops
• Stainless steel appliances
• Large kitchen island seating up to 4
• Live-edge coffee bar with Keurig (coffee, tea, cocoa & hot cereal)
• Beautiful designer live-edge furniture

Dine indoors at the expandable table seating 4–11 guests, relax by the stone hearth fireplace, or step outside to the patio overlooking the river, Swan Mountain Range, fire pit, hot tub, and grill.

Sleeping Arrangements
Main Floor:
Bedroom 1: King bed, 55” Smart TV, walk-in closet, ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: King bed, 55” Smart TV, walk-in closet, ensuite bath, dedicated workspace
Living Room: Queen-size sleeper sofa with gel mattress
Full-size washer & dryer
55" Smart TV

Upper Level:
Bedroom 3: Convertible daybed (King or two Twins), Smart TV, desk/workstation, mountain views
Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room):
Twin-over-Twin bunk
Twin-over-Queen bunk
Shared full bathroom

Upper-Level Lounge & Entertainment Space
Upstairs offers a second living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining:
• 65” Smart TV with soundbar & gaming system
• Wet bar with full-size fridge, ice maker, microwave, slow cooker & coffee maker
• Dining/game table seating up to 6 guests
• Sofa table with USB ports
• Private covered deck with breathtaking river & mountain views

Outdoor Living & Pet-Friendly Features
• Private hot tub
• Fire pit
• BBQ grill
• Riverfront patio
• Fully fenced side yard for dogs with picnic table & grassy area
• Peaceful setting ideal for wildlife viewing and night-sky photography

Why Guests Love B.I.G. River Retreat
✔ Riverfront privacy

✔ Proximity to Glacier National Park

✔ Spacious layout with two living areas

✔ Ideal for families & groups

✔ Excellent for work-from-home travelers

✔ Pet-friendly with fenced space

✔ Four-season Montana adventure base

✨ Enhance Your Stay With Vacay Whitefish
After booking, visit www.vacaywhitefishguestrentals.com to reserve baby gear, outdoor equipment, coolers, bear spray, hiking gear, and more — all delivered directly to your rental.

House Rules & Important Information:
🚫 Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (strictly enforced; violations may result in fines or termination)
🚫 No parties, vaping or smoking
✅ Minimum age to rent: 25
✅ Max occupancy: 11 guests
✅ Parking: Up to 3 vehicles

Visiting Glacier National Park?
A reservation is required for Going-to-the-Sun Road from May through September. Be sure to secure tickets in advance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

1038598

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