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 The Pockestone Cafe, 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.

Fly Fishing: Riverstone Outfitters

Glacier Country's rivers run cold, clear, and full of possibility. Riverstone's lifelong local guides put you on the Flathead, Missouri, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and beyond with the knowledge, gear, and care to make every cast count.

Sailing: Go Sail Montana

Flathead Lake offers something rare: steady winds, big sky, and wild shorelines where bighorn sheep watch from the bluffs. Go Sail Montana brings you onto the water with guided tours, rentals, and Montana's only ASA-certified sailing school.

Fly Fishing: Big Fork Anglers

Bigfork sits at the center of it all. The Swan River runs through town, Flathead Lake stretches to the edge, and the Flathead, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot are all within reach. Expert local guides, unmatched flexibility, and water worth waking up early for.

Boat Rental: Flathead Boar Rental

Pontoons, bowriders, fishing boats — your day on Flathead Lake, your way. Explore Wild Horse Island, chase the sunset, or simply drift. Everything you need is included and all you bring is the afternoon.

Wild Horse Island Tour: Paddle Board Outfitters

Cliff jumping, bighorn sheep, feral horses, and panoramic views of the Mission Mountains are all part of a single day on Flathead Lake. Guided boat transport, scenic hikes, and a little wildness included.  

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.