Welcome to the beautiful Lake Forest Retreat. Guests are sure to have a memorable vacation in this exceptional 6-bedroom, 5-bath, 5900 sq ft Lakeside home located just minutes from Flathead Lake. The open floor plan includes large picture windows with spectacular views of Flathead Lake. The perfect space for you and your family and friends to enjoy, with room for all! This home features two kitchens, a bar, a pool table, a sauna, three living rooms, and a porch that is perfect for your morning coffee! Common wildlife sightings include eagles, osprey, waterfowl, foxes, deer, and occasionally moose and bear. Experience unique privacy with all the conveniences of being just minutes to Lakeside.
As you walk through the front door, you are met with beautiful wood architecture that spans across the entire house. To the right of the doorway, you will walk into the first living room with expansive views of Flathead Valley. The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace encapsulated the entire space. On one side of the fireplace, there are multiple seating options to cozy up by the fire and watch a movie, and on the other side, you have a dining room table with seating for eight people. Off the dining room is a full outdoor covered patio with a grill, fireplace, and outdoor seating to relax and eat a meal. Head into the kitchen/ wet bar area. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space/ kitchen island to prepare your family meals. The wet bar features a mini fridge and beer on tap! There is bar seating near the wet bar for three people and seating at the kitchen island for two people. There is also a corner of the kitchen that hosts a breakfast nook with seating for four people.
Down the hall from the kitchen are two bedrooms. The primary bedroom hosts a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom. This room has a fireplace and a separate shower, and a bathtub for you to relax. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed. There is a second bathroom next to the bedroom with a shower/ tub combo. There is also a full laundry room located on this floor.
Next, let's head on up to the loft, where there is a bedroom with four queen-size beds, and the rest of the space is an open living area. There is a dedicated workspace with two desks and a monitor. There is a second living room with a couch, a massage chair, beanbags, a TV, and a fridge. There is also a half bathroom conveniently located in the loft.
Lastly, we'll head on down to the lower level of the home where there is a second kitchen, a third living room/ game room, three bedrooms, and a sauna. The living room has a large L-shaped couch perfect for the kids or the whole family to gather on and watch a movie on the flatscreen TV. The game room has a pool table, a poker table, and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. To the right of the kitchen is another primary bedroom with a king-size bed, a fireplace, private access to the patio, and an en-suite bathroom. Down the hallway from the kitchen are two more bedrooms and a laundry room. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed and access to the patio. The second bedroom has a twin-size bed. This level also has a shared bathroom. Back near the stairs, there is a sauna, tanning bed, and access to the outdoor hot tub!
This home features everything you could want and more, from a private hot tub to a game room to multiple living rooms/ kitchens! Spend your next Montana vacation in a luxurious home near the lake and many outdoor activities the Flathead Valley has to offer!
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 is 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.
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Key Residence Features:
Air Conditioning | Amazing views | Flat screen TV and satellite TV | Wood Burning Fireplace - wood provided | Gas Fireplace in both Master Suites | Two Full Kitchens | AWD recommended in the winter | Outstanding location | Private Hot Tub | Indoor Sauna | Game Room
View and Location:
Views of Flathead Lake | 4 minute drive to Flathead Lake | 1 hour drive to Glacier National Park | 25 minute drive to Kalispell | Mountain Views
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom | King-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 2: Queen-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 3: Master | King-Sized Bed | Lower Level
Bedroom 4: Twin Bunks | Lower Level
Bedroom 5: Queen-Sized Bed | Lower Level
Bedroom 6: (4) Queen-Sized Beds | Loft
Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Master Ensuite | Double Vanity | Walk-In Shower | Bathtub | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 2: Double Vanity | Shower/Tub Combo | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 3: Single Vanity | Walk-in Shower | Toilet | Lower Level
Bathroom 4: Double Vanity | Walk-in Shower | Toilet | Lower Level
Bathroom 5: Single Vanity | Walk-in Shower | Stand-alone Tub | Toilet | Loft
Kitchen Amenities:
Gas Range, Coffee Maker, Basic Spices, Trash Bags, Dish Soap, Dishwasher Soap, Sponge, and Paper Towels
Dining:
Main Level: Seating for 8-10 people | 4 person breakfast nook seating | Bar seating for 6 people
Lower Level : Bar seating for 4 people
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)
Inside Amenities:
Gas & Wood Fireplaces | Flat Screen | Game Room | Washer & Dryer
Air Conditioning:
This home features central air conditioning
Outdoor Amenities:
Private Hot Tub | Gas Grill | Deck | Balcony | Private Yard
Activities:
Downhill/Alpine Skiing | Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Hunting | Ice Skating | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Restaurants | Rock Climbing | Shopping | Sledding/Tubing | Snowboarding | Snowmobiling | Snowshoeing | Swimming | Boating
Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | Live or Cable/Satellite TV | 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
