Sentinel Pine in BigFork

Beautiful lakeside comfort for every need and age

Manda H. (Salt Lake City, UT)
Review submitted: December 3, 2012   Date of arrival: August 5, 2012

Without a doubt one of the most enjoyable, unique and memorable places our extended family has ever stayed. There were enough activities to keep us all busy throughout the day, while there were also ample areas in which to relax in quiet. The town of Bigfork was easily accessible by car, yet not so close to impact our feeling of "getting away from it all".

It was the perfect balance of comfort and nature, and the daily activities could be molded to fit any age–from my 15-month-old daughter to my 86-year-old grandmother: Morning walks around the property; peaceful mid-morning kayak rides; lazy lunches on the dock; afternoon crafts on the lawn; delicious dinners in the lodge; post-dinner kickball games on the field; and lively card games into the wee hours.

The amazing on-site caretakers knew the property well, beautifully maintained everything inside and out, respected the privacy of all the guests, but were still readily available when we needed things. The owner was great in getting our trip planned, professional and trustworthy in all financial dealings, and flexible as to our large group's needs.

Will definitely plan a future weeklong stay there for a future family reunion. A+ in every regard!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Beautiful lakeside comfort for every need and age

Manda H. (Salt Lake City, UT)
Review submitted: December 3, 2012   Date of arrival: August 12, 2012

Without a doubt one of the most enjoyable, unique and memorable places our extended family has ever stayed. There were enough activities to keep us all busy throughout the day, while there were also ample areas in which to relax in quiet. The town of Bigfork was easily accessible by car, yet not so close to impact our feeling of "getting away from it all". <br>

It was the perfect balance of comfort and nature, and the daily activities could be molded to fit any age–from my 15-month-old daughter to my 86-year-old grandmother: Morning walks around the property; peaceful mid-morning kayak rides; lazy lunches on the dock; afternoon crafts on the lawn; delicious dinners in the lodge; post-dinner kickball games on the field; and lively card games into the wee hours. <br>

The amazing on-site caretakers knew the property well, beautifully maintained everything inside and out, respected the privacy of all the guests, but were still readily available when we needed things. The owner was great in getting our trip planned, professional and trustworthy in all financial dealings, and flexible as to our large group's needs. <br>

Will definitely plan a future weeklong stay there for a future family reunion. A+ in every regard!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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The most relaxing wonderful time

Review submitted: April 13, 2012   Date of arrival: August 13, 2011

Dear Jim,
We just received a beautiful album of our time spent at Sentinel Pine last summer with a group of our friends. It has prompted us to thank you for the most relaxing wonderful time we have had in many years. First, Sentinel Pine is like heaven on earth, the accommodations so very comfortable, the natural setting and the layout of the grounds afforded everyone privacy while at the same time a sense of community if we wanted it. The lodge brought us back to days of summer camp yet there was no summer camp I ever attended as elegant and rustic all at the same time! There was nothing we needed that you and Robert and Carol hadn’t anticipated. We stayed at Point House which by far is so luxurious.
The many trails encouraged us to keep up our exercise routine with daily walks and slow jogging. The fresh air and the adventurous surrounding made us feel healthy. With all sorts of activities right at the site you could spend the entire vacation right here. Sentinel Pine is a rare treasure that you’ll want to come back every summer.
If you are looking for the “Taste of Montana” Jim has a list of his favorite restaurants. We tried them all and pass his recommendations on to future guest.
These are a few of my wife’s favorite things: Morning coffee out on the patio, with view of lake and morning mist and mountains--like Heaven on earth, the nightly show of stars that you could reach out and touch, the deer roaming freely, playing ball at "The Fenway Ball Park", & just plain ole lounging around
Trips to Glacier National Park!
As a retired colonel in the Army, staying at Sentinel Pine with my wife and friends this past summer was one of the best rest and relaxation we have yet experienced. From the moment we landed in nearby Kalispell Airport, our vacation was beyond our expectations.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

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