Whalebone Cottage-peaceful, close to town & GNP

Entire cottage in Whitefish, Montana

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Felesha
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Mountain cottage with wood-burning stove

A well-stocked kitchen with high-end appliances, a wood-burning stove, and a fire pit on the lawn

Spotless and stocked to the last detail

Guests highlight how immaculate and thoughtfully stocked this cottage is, down to the last detail
This cozy Mountain Cottage is tucked away on 30 peaceful acres yet only 5.5 miles from downtown Whitefish!
Comfortably sleeps 6 (max) with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. (1 king bedroom upstairs, 1 king bed downstairs and 2 twins in other downstairs bedroom)

PERKS:
13 miles from the Ski Resort ⛷️
25 miles from Glacier National Park 🏔️
5 miles from Under the BigSky Music Festival venue. 🎶🤠

A wooded oasis offering Montana solitude with the convenience of being close to it all!

The space
Getting its name from the whalebone architectural design, this cottage has been through a true fixer upper transformation, all envisioned and designed by the owners, Gary & Lisa Ward.
This well appointed 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home surrounded by forest, boast crisp white ship lap walls and high airy ceilings accented with locally milled timber beams. Large windows showcase the tall trees on property, but are equipped with black out shades for restful sleeping. Last but not least, the trademark shape of a whales rib cage - making it truly, a unique place to stay!
The furnishings and bedding are luxurious and extremely comfortable, reflecting a seamless style of Modern Mountain Farmhouse & Contemporary Cottage.
A well stocked kitchen with high end appliances make it easy for making dinners in and plenty of outdoor deck space to relax, gather and enjoy the surroundings of wild Montana.
Find chillier days welcoming with the sound of the wood burning stove, the focal point of the living room. Central air is main source for heating and cooling.
WiFi and cable are available to guests.

Other things to note
Please be aware of potentially encountering a variety of wildlife such as bear, moose and cougars. Feel free to walk around and explore but always have bear spray on hand, which will be provided.

The road to the cottage is about 4 miles in and it is a dirt/gravel mix and is usually bumpy.

All wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended during winter months.

What’s included:
Bear spray
Day trip cooler
Beach towels
Bug spray
Pack and play (upon request)
Q tips
Bathroom Soaps
Laundry detergent
Cleaning supplies
Traditional coffee maker (&organic coffee beans)
Coffee grinder
Keruig coffee maker (k-cups)
Extra blankets and pillows
Cooking spices
Cooking oils
Condiments
Fully stocked kitchen supplies
Games and puzzles
Magazines and books
WiFi
Smart TVs (living room, and in both main bedrooms)
Maps of the area
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Paper towels
Firewood
Propane fire place
BBQ
Iron and board
Washer and dryer

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable
Washer

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 87 reviews.

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Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Whitefish, Montana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Off the beaten path; located at the end of a gravel road, the Whale Bone Cottage is nestled in a residential but remote area called Haskill Basin, less than 10 minutes from Downtown Whitefish. Due to the road being unpaved, one may experience pot holes. Please be cautious of the conditions and drive slow when its icy... welcome to Montana!
(2 wheel drive is not recommended in the winter months)

Haskill Basin parking area and trail head is located just a couple miles from the cottage. Biking and trail running is popular in the summer and groomed trails bring x-country skiers alike. We suggest renting a set up! This is an incredible trail system and connects with other trails that will take you all the way to Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, if you dare to travel that far (it is all downhill on the way back).
Trails can be navigated by Trail Forks phone App in the summer. In the winter months-trail maps are sporadic but present throughout the trails system.

Meet your host

Superhost
121 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Lives in Kalispell, Montana
We call northwest Montana home but always look forward to experiencing destinations that offer culture, history and unique experiences. We look forward to meeting you!

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