What better way to enjoy your Montana getaway than in this beautiful home tucked back in the woods of the Haskill Basin. This 4200 sq ft home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen and an enormous back porch perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening cocktail after a long day of fun. Entertain your family and friends in the formal dining room with space for all! This quintessential Montana home offers seclusion surrounded by nature with abundant large trees, birds chirping and wildlife sightings. Toss a few logs into the fire pit and find your favorite marshmallow stick to make the perfect fire roasted s'mores or a classic hotdog! The study has various books, movies and board games to keep you entertained. Haskill Basin is known for its combination of trails and roads for hiking, hunting, running and skiing providing limitless opportunities to maximize your vacation! Surrounded by endless wilderness in the Flathead National Forest, accompanied with glorious views, Haskill Basin Retreat immerses you in its splendid mountain landscape that will surely transport you to a place of tranquility.
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. **This property is located outside of town so you'd need to drive to the nearest stop.**
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Key Residence Features:
Large back porch | Outside Fire pit | Indoor wood stove | Formal Dining room (perfect for family dinner)
View And Location:
Mountain View | Whitefish Mountain Resort | Flathead Lake (short drive) | Glacier National Park
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom | King-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 2: Queen-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bedroom 3: Queen-Sized Bed | Upper Level
Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Main Level
Bathroom 2: Single Vanity | Combo Tub/Shower | Toilet | Upper Level
Bathroom 3: Master Ensuite | Double Vanity | Bathtub | Walk-In Shower | Upper Level
Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Electric Range | Tea Kettle | Blender | Toaster Oven | Standard Coffee Machine | Bakeware | Basic Spices | Trash Bags | Dish Soap | Dishwasher Soap | Sponge | Paper Towels
Dining:
Seating for 8 people | Bar seating for 4 people | Breakfast table seating for 4 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 | Hot Tub Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames 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-burning stove | Study | Foosball Table
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:
Back patio | Fire pit | Disc Golf Course with 6 Cages
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 | 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 | Digital Property Guide
Policies:
No smoking | No pets allowed | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 25 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