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LOCAL GUIDE

Step into slow living that lingers long after your stay.

Tucked along the Swan River and just steps from Bigfork Bay, The Cottages offer a cozy retreat surrounded by Montana’s best. Start your mornings with coffee on the deck, spend your days exploring, and end each evening with the sound of the river nearby.

Things to Explore

Flathead Lake is just minutes away — perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing by the water. Glacier National Park, Jewel Basin, and the Bob Marshall Wilderness are easy day trips for hiking, scenic drives, and endless mountain views.

Downtown Bigfork

A short walk from your cottage, you’ll find art galleries, boutiques, and local cafés. Grab breakfast at Echo Lake Café, stop by Oro Y Plata for dinner, or unwind with a drink at The Raven or Bigfork Brewing Company.

Outdoor Adventures

From fly fishing and boating to mountain biking and horseback riding, Bigfork is surrounded by year-round recreation. In winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or downhill runs at Whitefish Mountain and Blacktail Ski Area.

Local Tips

  • Book lake rentals early during summer, it’s a popular season.

  • Stop by Bigfork Brewing for local craft beer and friendly conversation.

  • Check the events calendar for live music, art walks, and summer festivals.

Echo Lake Cafe

Echo Lake Cafe is an iconic Breakfast & Lunch restaurant, located in beautiful Bigfork, MT. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving fresh, homemade food since 1960.

The Raven

The Raven in Bigfork serves fresh, globally-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails and local brews on lakeside decks with stunning views of Flathead Lake.

El Topo Cantina

A full service Mexican food restaurant and bar using the freshest ingredients to make their own salsas and sauces to enrich each meal they make.

Montana Kayak Academy

Montana Kayak Academy offers expert-led kayak instruction and gear rental for all ages in the Flathead Valley—perfect for getting on the water and improving your skills safely.

Flathead Lake Brewing Co.

Flathead Lake Brewing Pubhouse in Bigfork offers craft beer, local cocktails, delicious pub food, and beautiful lake views — a perfect spot to relax after exploring Flathead Lake.

Two Rivers Pickleball Club

Two Rivers Pickleball Club in Bigfork offers a premier year-round pickleball facility with indoor and outdoor courts, welcoming both drop-ins and members of all levels.

Bonfire

The Bonfire in Woods Bay offers a “classy-casual” dining experience with seasonal dishes, locally sourced ingredients, and shared plates—great for slowing down and enjoying good company.

Flathead Lake Boat Rentals

Narrow Path Adventures offers water-craft, side-by-sides and snowmobile rentals in the Flathead & Swan Valleys—perfect for a flexible outdoor adventure during your stay.

Your Home Base

The Cottages offer a peaceful place to rest between adventures — close to everything, yet tucked just enough away to feel like your own Montana hideaway.