Flathead Valley - WF - Ridge Top Lodge

Situated at the peak of the Sunrise Ridge community, the home offers quick access to the private community chairlift as well as access to the Home Again ski trail that leads to the resort's Base Lodge. The fun doesn't stop in the summer months - from treetop rope courses to mountain biking & riding the alpine sleds, the mountain is active year-round! Hike & explore Glacier National Park (just a 45-minute drive) - drive the iconic Going to the Sun Road, visit Lake McDonald, or hike Avalanche Trail. Picturesque downtown Whitefish is just a 10-minute drive, offering boutique shops, excellent restaurants & nightlife.

Entering the home, you are greeted by the iconic aesthetic of a mountain log home - from lofted wooden ceilings to custom log furniture and a mounted moose bust, this home is pure Montana. The main living area of the home features an open concept kitchen, dining & living room - all with panoramic views of Whitefish Mountain Resort.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything needed to create memorable meals for the entire group. The kitchen offers a gas range with 6 burners, a warming drawer, a walk-in pantry & breakfast bar with seating for 4. Leading out to the dining area, the home features a custom-made log table with seating for 14 & an incredible deer antler chandelier. Just off the dining room, there is a patio with ample seating, a heater & incredible mountain views. A pass-through gas fireplace connects the dining and living room. The living room is furnished with two seating areas - the first faces toward the two walls of windows overlooking the resort, the second is situated as a television viewing area. Off the living room is a second patio with grill, heater & seating overlooking the slopes. There is a hallway from the living room with a powder room & laundry room, which leads to two king suite bedrooms. Bedrooms 2 & 3 feature king king-size bed, custom log furniture, private television, private patio & ensuite with a shower/bathtub combination.

The second floor of the home contains the spacious master suite. As you ascend the stairs, you arrive at a formal sitting area just outside the bedroom. The master suite features a king-size bed, gas fireplace, private television, two private balconies with panoramic mountain views, a desk area & walk-in closet. Enjoy a relaxing morning with your private coffee bar with Keurig & microwave. The master ensuite offers an oversized glass & tile shower and double vanity.

The ground floor of the home offers a media room, ski locker & additional bedrooms. Bedrooms 4 & 5 are furnished with a queen bed with a custom carved bed frame, private television, private patio & ensuite with a double vanity. Bedroom 6 offers a queen bed, twin bed & twin trundle bed. This bedroom has an oversized walk-in closet, private television & private patio. The media room features an oversized television, an oversized sectional couch, and an Xbox gaming system. Also in the media room are twin bunk beds with a custom log bed frame. The ground floor hallway contains a second laundry area, a full bathroom servicing the media room and bedroom 6, and a ski locker room with boot warmers and plenty of storage. The ground floor patio features a private hot tub, ski rack & gas fire pit.

Hike, ski, swim, fly fish, raft down a glacier-fed river - enjoy a dream vacation and all that northwest Montana has to offer with Ridge Top Lodge as your home base.

This property is part of The Sapphire Collection, the ultimate in luxury. You'll also be greeted by 2 luxurious Stay Montana robes, Ella Cookies (our beloved family recipe), plus Huckleberry Pancake mix to make and enjoy during your stay!

The Sapphire Collection of properties are meticulously vetted to our highest standards to ensure our guests have an extraordinary Montana vacation experience. Offering a consistent, top-of-the-line selection of amenities, these properties are your perfect home away from home.

Why Sapphire? Montana is called the Treasure State and produces almost all of the sapphires in the US! Sapphires are gorgeous, sought-after gems that come in many colors, including the cornflower blue Yogo sapphires which are especially coveted.

In the winter, downhill skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort provides 3,000+ skiable acres, 14 lifts with terrain for all skill levels, and stunning views. The resort was recently ranked #3 in the West by Ski Magazine readers! There are plenty of other winter activities, from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, and more. Of course, you'll also want to explore downtown Whitefish eateries and galleries, and don't miss Winter Carnival with a parade and skijoring!

In the summer, enjoy all the water sports imaginable at Whitefish Lake, or any of the 100+ lakes & rivers within 100 miles, including Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48! Whitefish Mountain Resort also provides endless activities such as mountain biking, hiking, zip-lining, ropes courses, alpine slides, and scenic chair or gondola rides (with Glacier National Park views). Speaking of Glacier National Park, it's only 45 minutes away from Whitefish! Don't miss the breathtaking Going-To-The-Sun road, Lake McDonald, and 70+ day hikes! You'll also want to take advantage of the Whitefish Trail system with 43 miles of hiking & biking trails, as well as great restaurants, art galleries, breweries, distilleries, a train museum, golf courses and local events such as Huckleberry Days, farmer's markets, rodeos and Under the Big Sky music festival!

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Key Residence Features:
Ski in/Ski out | Indoor Fireplaces | Private Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Large Patios with Outdoor Furniture | Grill | Ski Locker with Boot Dryers | Media Room

View and Location:
Whitefish Mountain Resort | Amazing Mountain Views | 45 Minutes to Glacier National Park | 15 Minutes to Downtown Whitefish

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Primary Bedroom | King-size Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 2: King-size Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 3: King-size Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 4: Queen-size Bed | Lower Level
Bedroom 5: Queen-size Bed | Lower Level
Bedroom 6: Twin Bunk Beds | Lower Level
Bedroom 7: Queen-size Bed | Twin-size Bed with Trundle | Lower Level

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Primary En-suite | Double Vanity | Walk-in Shower | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Shower/ Tub Combo | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 3: Single Vanity | Shower/ Tub Combo | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 4: Double Vanity | Shower/ Tub Combo | Toilet | Lower Level
Bathroom 5: Double Vanity | Shower/ Tub Combo | Toilet | Lower Level
Bathroom 6: Single Vanity | Shower/ Tub Combo | Toilet
Half Bathroom: Single Vanity | Toilet | Main Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Keurig | Blender | Bakeware | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Gas Range | Stove | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Seating for 14 people | Bar seating for 4 people

What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complimentary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels | Hot Tub Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames 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:
TV | Two Laundry Rooms | Indoor Fireplaces | Private Balcony Access | Media Room | Ski Locker with Boot Dryers |

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.

Outdoor Amenities:
Ski-in/Ski-out | Private Balcony and Patios with Outdoor Furniture | Propane Grill | Private Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Ski Rack

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 | Live or Cable/Satellite TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line | In-home Property Tablet with property-specific home information and video guide

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