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[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/18/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are all having a fabulous time! It’s Saturday morning and we’re set to
finish up our week with another trip up to Glacier National Park for hiking.
We have done just about anything and everything we could possibly think of
to do these past few days. We have been to Glacier multiple times for
fabulous hikes, went to the bison range to see the bison and hike up to the
top of the high-point to see the awesome beauty of the mountain ranges and
valley. Phil and I went fly fishing on the Swan River on Wednesday. What an
experience that was! Caught some whoppers and enjoyed the most
magnificent 8 hour boat ride down the most beautiful river you will ever see.
Thursday we went up to the Whitefish Mountain Resort and hiked up their
trail to 7,000 feet until the trail became impassable by snow! It was a winter
wonderland up there. Yesterday we did a 2 hour horseback riding excursion
at Glacier and topped it off with dinner and bowling back in Big Fork! We ate
at the Swan Hotel which was really nice. We have previously had dinner twice
in Big Fork, once at the Big Fork Inn and the second time on Tuesday we ate
at another fabulous restaurant called “Invite” or something like that. It was a
great meal. Phil and I both had the most mouthwatering Elk steaks. Wow!
We then went to see “Singing in the Rain”, one of the summer musicals at the
theatre in Big Elk. What a nice theatre and they put on a great show.
Haven’t had much “sitting by the lake” time but we’ve had our share of
relaxation in the evenings at your beautiful home. The place is awesome!
The first night we actually played ping pong in the garage. Have had a couple
of really nice meals at the house with some fine dining and wine by candle
light. The grill has not even seen the light of day at this point.
Thanks Dennis for allowing us to use your fabulous home for this week. It
was a truly memorable experience for all of us. This area is fabulous! I can
see why you love it so much.
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| 11/18/09 |
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Let me start to answer some of your questions now
so that you can make reservations of check on-line
reviews if you want. I don't think this time of the
year that you'd need to pre-book anything.
If you want a fishing guide, I'd recommend Eric
Bjorge ("be-york-ee") at Two River Gear in Bigfork.
For boat rentals in Polson, KwaTukNuk ("Quah-
Tuck-Nuck") will have the most choice. Rentals are
expensive - you might try negotiating. You could
also ask around town to see if anyone else is
renting now. There's a small sporting goods store
in Polson on Main Street (Mission Mountain Water
Sports?), and those girls would probably know.
Right across the street from KwaTukNuk is Papa
Don's restaurant, which I think is the best food in
Polson. His tri-tip sandwich is a favorite, and
salmon and ribs in the evening are good. Tell Don
that you're staying at our place, and he may have
some tips on fishing in the lake. Our neighbors are
great people, and very friendly. You'll find that
generally to be the case. Let people know why
you're there, and they'll adopt you for what you
need. You can also rent boats at Marina Cay in
Bigfork. There's another place in Woods Bay, which
might be a better bargain, and it's a pleasant little
bay to boat from. It may be just called Woods Bay
Marina. You could boat from there up to Bigfork,
where there's a good public dock where you can tie
up and walk up for lunch. You could also cross the
lake and boat around Lakeside and Somers, which is
also pretty. If you boat from Polson the area around
Kings Point is pleasant, as well as Finley Point and
the narrows islands. There are very few places to
gas up on the lake, so you might want to carry a
five-gallon can of gas with you.
For horse-riding, I'd try Flathead Lake Lodge just
south of Bigfork. It's a dude ranch, basically, but
really a lovely place.
Bigfork is full of great restaurants. In order, I'd
recommend Showthyme, La Provence (also nice
panini sandwiches during the day), The Coyote
Roadhouse (out of town a little bit) and the Swan
River Cafe (upstairs). The Bigfork Inn is nice, and a
really great place to go for old time dancing if
you're up there on a Friday or Saturday night.
There's a fun community playhouse that the kids
might enjoy. We saw an abridged version of the
complete works of William Shakespeare there last
summer, and the kids really enjoyed it.
In Glacier Park, the walk/hike to Avalanche Creek is
one of a kind, not too difficult, and very beautiful.
That should get you started. We always make a
Costco run in either Kalispell or Missoula. Nothing
better than just relaxing at the lake, so don't feel
like you have to do everything. |
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Owner TIPS
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Homeowner Response:
These comments were added by the owner in response to frequently asked questions. (But feel free to ask more.)
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| 02/28/07 |
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| We have been extremely fortunate to spend one week here for the last three years, and we eagerly look forward to vacation again at Flathead Lake. Time literally passes you by as you are overcome by the fabulous scenery and incredible calm of Finley Point. Lazy days are filled with swimming off the dock, but a night time canoe trip captures the amazing beauty and peacefulness of the Lake. Reading your favorite novel is difficult because of the convergence of the mountains and lake. This home should be featured in Sunset Magazine with every amenity imaginable – a gourmet cook’s dream kitchen, a slate deck with welcoming Adirondack chairs, an outside fireplace for late night star viewing and marshmallow roasts. The home is perfect for entertaining or a quiet escape. Our most significant decision each day is whether to have morning coffee on the deck or on the dock, or when to open a bottle of wine in the afternoon. Our best memories have been made here. |
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Jim & Betzy, Oregon
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Homeowner Response:
These words are gratifying to hear from our friends. It is, I would say, my favorite place in the world to read, with the indoor fireplace, the large stone deck, and the library itself - well stalked and having a soft leather sofa looking out a wall of windows which frame the craftsman eves which themselves frame a view out to the dock. The distraction is deciding when to fold up the book to go and commune with nature.
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| 02/27/07 |
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| We have stayed at this lake "cabin" many times. The view of the lake from the guest facilities over the garage is fantastic, and with the windows open at night, you can hear the slight waves lapping the shore and putting you to sleep. We have also stayed in the main guest bedroom, which has blinds to keep the morning sun out of your eyes if you want to sleep in. You can still hear the wave action, but this room is very quiet. We have also stayed in the master suite, but I must warn you, it does not have window coverings and the morning sunrise will waken you with all the glory of a new day. Peace and quiet are only interupted by your own exuberance of laughter at your meals, recreational activities or visiting with neighbors. Sun or shade, water or land are there for pleasure and relaxation. I also enjoyed assisting in some of the finishing projects and landscaping, especially laying the stone for the path from the house to the boat dock. A beautiful site. |
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Tom Kelly, Camas, WA
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| 01/04/07 |
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We had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful home last May and had an incredible time. The house is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful stonework and milling. The open floor plan and four bedrooms easily accommodated our three families. When inside, we spent most of our time cooking in the huge kitchen or lounging in the family room with views of the lake and the Mission Mountains. Although the scale of the home is large, the feel is intimate and inviting.
And oh, the scenery! You walk out onto a patio to find Flathead Lake 50 paces from where you stand. Looking east, all one sees are trees, lake, mountains, and sky. Our children loved playing on the lakeshore and when we weren’t with them playing, we were watching them from one of several beautiful patios. It was still chilly in the evenings, and the outdoor fireplace was the perfect remedy.
While we were there we took day trips into Bigfork and International Glacier Park, which were very easy drives from where the house is located on Finley Point. It was a vacation we will never forget!
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