Flathead Valley - WF - Rising Sun Retreat

Wake up to stunning views of Whitefish Lake with this charmingly rustic 4-bed, 2-bath home. This picture-perfect hideaway is full of rustic charm and lived-in comfort. Surrounded by pine trees and open sky, this home presents you with the opportunity for a quintessentially Montana experience. With an open concept living space, two charming upstairs loft bedrooms, and a picturesque stone fireplace at the center of the home, this wood cabin was made for the perfect retreat. This home is off the beaten path, providing you with privacy and the opportunity to have a relaxing vacation in nature, all while still being close to town. Inside, you will find that this home offers an old-fashioned cabin feel that is a great place to make memories with friends and family. Play games around the fire, make a family-style dinner, or enjoy some peace and quiet with your favorite book in the reading nook.

Cook breakfast in the full kitchen and enjoy a cup of coffee on the scenic back porch. This home sleeps 8 with two queen beds, one in each bedroom on the main level. As you travel up to the open lofts, you will find one queen bed in the first loft and two twin beds directly across the house in the second open loft area. With a large family-style dining table and a beautiful connecting living area and kitchen, this home is perfect for hosting your friends or family on vacation.

This home was built with logs from the backcountry of Montana, with its real timber interior. The cabin is simple, comfy, and welcoming — an authentic backwoods experience where a bit of nature occasionally finds its way inside. If you want a classic Montana lodge with the convenience of being close to town, you have just found the perfect spot.

Just minutes from both downtown and Whitefish Mountain Resort, whether you come in the summer or winter, there will always be something to do! This cozy home provides you with the perfect space to relax and unwind or explore all that Montana has to offer.

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 watersports 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!

Getting around Whitefish and to Whitefish Mountain Resort is a breeze with the FREE snow bus! The snow bus is a free shuttle service during peak winter and summer seasons. There are stops all around town and on the mountain. Whitefish also has Uber, Lyft, and Taxis.

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Key Residence Features:
Overlooking Whitefish Lake | Fireplace | Open Concept Layout | Smart TV

View and Location:
Located in Lion Mountain Community | Views of Whitefish Lake | Close to Whitefish Mountain Resort | Close to Downtown Whitefish | Close to Glacier National Park

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Primary Bedroom | Queen-sized bed | Main Level
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed | Main Level
Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed | Upper Loft
Bedroom 4: One Queen-size bed and one Twin-size bed | Upper Loft

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Tub | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Shower | Toilet | Main Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Seating for 8 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
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:
Wood Fireplace | Smart TV | Washer & Dryer | Fully-stocked kitchen

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:
Covered Patio | Patio Chairs | Hammock

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 | Smart TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

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