Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$795
AU$795
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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About this property
Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly
Welcome to Bearister Den!
Park the car and leave it there. Bearister Den sits right on the Swan River, one block from city centre Bigfork, so dinner, shops, galleries and a show at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse are all a short walk from your door. Back at the condo, the river runs fast and loud just past the deck.
Spend the morning paddling Flathead Lake or walking the Swan River Nature Trail, then come home to a ground floor condo made for two couples, a few friends or a small family. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom sits behind French doors with another queen bed and a desk for anyone who needs to check in on work. A full bathroom with a tub plus a half bath means nobody waits long, and the washing machine and dryer let you pack light. Bring the dog along too; this one is pet friendly.
In the evening, turn on the gas fireplace, pour a glass of wine and leave the deck door open so you can hear the river. When it's time for dinner out, city centre is right around the corner, and by the time you pack up you'll already be talking about the next trip.
Summer When the snow melts, the Flathead Valley transforms into a playground of lakes, trails, and endless sunshine. Spend your days on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, where you can enjoy boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming in crystal-clear waters. Just a short drive away, Glacier National Park beckons with the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road, Lake McDonald, and over 70 incredible day hikes. Closer to home, soak in the charm of city centre Bigfork -- a vibrant hub for local shops, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and the iconic Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Outdoor lovers can hike the Swan River Nature Trail, explore the Jewel Basin Wilderness Area, cast a line in countless lakes and rivers, or play a round at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
Your Montana Starts Here!
Key Residence Features: Deck Overlooking the Swan River | One Block to City centre Bigfork | Pet Friendly
View and Location: Swan River Views | About 1 hour to Glacier National Park | City centre Bigfork | About 35 minutes from Glacier International Airport On the banks of the Swan River, a short walk to Bigfork's shops, galleries and restaurants
Bedroom Configuration: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Main Level Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Desk | French Doors | Main Level
Bathroom Configuration: Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Tub/Shower Combo | Toilet | Main Level Half Bathroom: Single Vanity | Toilet | Main Level
Outdoor Amenities: Deck Overlooking the Swan River | Patio Furniture
Kitchen Amenities and Supplies: Standard Coffee Maker | Toaster | Blender | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Electric Range | Refrigerator | Freezer
Dining: Seating for 3 people
Inside Amenities: Gas Fireplace | Washing machine and Dryer | Window Air Conditioning Unit | Flat-screen TV
Communications: Wi-Fi (speeds may vary based on weather and local usage) | Cable/Satellite/Live TV
What We Provide: We've stocked your home with a thoughtful starter kit of essentials to help you settle in comfortably. These items are intended to get you started; additional supplies can be purchased locally as needed. Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels Hygiene: Shampoo | Conditioner | Body Wash | Hand Soap 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 of liquid dish soap | 1 sponge Laundry: 10 laundry detergent pods
Air Conditioning: This home is equipped with air conditioning for your comfort, from a window-mounted unit.
Parking: Parking is first come, first served in the shared parking area in front of the building. There are no reserved spots. Street parking is not permitted, and illegally parked vehicles may be towed.
Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector | Smoke Alarms | Fire Extinguisher
Guest Resources: Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line | Digital Property Guide
Policies: No smoking | Pets allowed with deposit | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum age requirement: 18 years old | Signed Holiday Rental Agreement required prior to arrival | No outdoor fires during fire season | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days for long term bookings
Located in Bigfork, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Flathead Lake and Wayfarers State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eva Gates Homemade Preserves and Kehoe's Agate Shop. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Bigfork travel guide
Is Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly?
As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$795, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly located?
Located in the heart of Bigfork, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Flathead Lake. Riecke's Bayside Gallery and Eric Thorsen Art Studio are just steps away.
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Riverfront | Boat + Hike Bigfork | Swan River Condo, Walk to Downtown, Gas Fireplace, Pet Friendly Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This location is right in town, with live music a few steps away, great shopping, dining, and Swan River right out back. Awesome deck! The front bedroom is full of sounds of bar life at night-- there is a white noise machine in there that does help. The management team would not allow us to arrive early without charging us, but a couple of hours before check-in, they messaged me that we COULD arrive early. But we had driven 25 hours and had already made other plans. We rented this for 31 days, and they offered us another night just as we were packing to leave, which was not free. But why not let people who paid for 31 days stay one more night at no charge? I guess it's all money and not customer service. The vacuums didn't work and some sheets were yucky (bring your own?), but we still had a great time in beautiful Big Fork!!
We enjoyed our stay at the Bearister's Den and our time in Bigfork. We relaxed in climate-controlled comfort as we took in the view of the Wild Mile below. The Swan River Trail and all of Bigfork's cute downtown restaurants and shops are easily accessible. We liked the proximity of the coffee shop across the street, as well as the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, where we saw Newsies. We weren't at all bothered by the noise of the bar patrons across the street. The apartment was quiet and comfortable, and everything was functional and clean. We liked the rustic and bear-themed decor and appreciated the number and variety of books in the shelves. We'll definitely try to stay here again the next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
28 Aug 2017
Awesome place - awesome location
In the middle of the little town of Bigfork...the back deck over looks the river and flathead lake is 75 yards away....very nice condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Billy P.
28 Sept 2018
Conveniently located to the historic downtown of Bigfork with easy access to the hwy.
River behind the property and back deck is the best feature!! Amazing listening to the river while sleeping!
Great location, pictures deceptive. only a couch for 4 people to share. Poorly stocked, no light in shower. Not clean on arrival, hair in bathtub. A complaint was put in and we were slightly compensated, but additional seating and light was never fixed. Overpriced for what was actually true accommodations.
We loved having this ground floor condo right in the center of Bigfork. It was a rainy weekend, so we spent more time at the spot and walking nearby so it was perfect. The Trail was so close, so we got to walk our pups there each day. Loved the personal touches and amenities, view from the deck, and we played scrabble which was a wonderful way to pass the time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alyson H.
5 Nov 2017
Perfect location!
Well appointed condo in beautiful location on Swan River. We were here in the fall and the autumn colors were breathtaking. Short walk to historic downtown Bigfork for fun shopping. Another short walk to an out and back walking path (4 miles round trip) that parallels the Swan River too.
Lots of pros: close to town, beautiful balcony view of river, comfortable and well appointed. Con’s: noisy on weekends with loud music from bars til midnight; WiFi and cable down whole time with no resolution but owners giving discount so that’s good at least.
We enjoyed being in the center of Bigfork with many activities such as live music, shopping and hiking. The
condo was great and we loved the sound of the river when we sat out on the deck Thank You!
I brought my elderly mother for some R&R and loved sitting on the deck listening to the river rush by. The place was clean came with all the amenities of home. Perfect location for downtown shopping and eating. Just a couple things to improve; the mattress on the pull out sofa is very uncomfortable, and the lock on the street door was difficult to unlock.
Great location, a block off the Main Street and from the rear deck of the property, overlooking the Swan River. Well appointed and comfortable. Bedroom separated from the main room by a curtain, no door, which is fine if it’s just 2 people staying. Tight space in bedroom. The deck is awesome. Wonderful town, lots of activities nearby.
The condo was as advertised and very clean. The biggest issue was the upstairs occupants. You could hear every footstep thru the floor and made it difficult to sleep at times. Once they left the unit was very quiet.
We loved the location of this property. You could easily walk to shops, restaurants, and trails. The deck overlooking the river was a nice respite after the day’s activities.
There was a hitch with the lockbox during check-in, but the property manager was quick to respond. The only other downside was no reserved parking spots. It was only a problem once, but it happened to be when we were checking in with all of our bags. Overall it was a great stay, and we would recommend the property to others.
This was a great location right in Big Fork yet surprisingly quiet at night. Check in was very easy with many resources to help navigate your stay. It is clear that they strive to provide a great experience for guests. The beds were a little uncomfortable for us - especially the pull out sofa that our son used. Overall, we still had a wonderful stay!
Overall, the property was great! The location is wonderful as the river is right behind the condo and you are close to historical Bigfork. The only item we would mention is that there were not many "essentials" in the condo. There were 4 adults staying in the condo for 5 nights. However, we were left with mostly empty Kleenex boxes (rough for allergy season), a partial roll of TP (we eventually did find where the other one was left), one extra garbage bag, no toilet plunger, and no spices except for salt and pepper. Also, the owners may want to consider replacing the hide-a-bed as our son and daughter-in-law found it very uncomfortable to sleep on. These are minor items though. Overall, I would recommend the condo and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sally
10 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a wonderful stay and the location was perfect in the heart of little town Bigfork. The balcony was large and it was incredible to have the Wild Mile raging Swan River right out back to watch the kayak races over Memorial weekend. LOVED IT!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Verified review
8/10 Good
Todd
7 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Terrible cheap bed. Very uncomfortable and too small