2 Br Apartment Vacation Rental In Lakeside, Montana

Welcome to the SKI HAUS one of 6 tiny cabins at The Cabins at Blacktail! Relax, refresh and feel secluded in the forest, mountains and stars but just minutes from downtown Lakeside. Enjoy the sauna and natural spring fed cold plunge experience during your stay!
5min drive/3 mi to Lakeside + Volunteer Park
45min drive to Glacier National Park
20min drive to Blacktail Mountain, Wild Bill Off-Roading +Trails

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The Cabins at Blacktail is a family owned and operated cabin retreat and we are happy to answer your questions!
Our Yale smart locks allow for an easy self-check-in with a unique entry code that is emailed to you the day before check-in.

The Cabins at Blacktail property sits on a beautiful, secluded and heavily forested 5 acres. The surroundings are quiet, the creek is audibly flowing, the stars are bright and lights are dim. With the town of Lakeside just 3 miles away, you will feel tucked away in the wilderness yet close to all the comforts of city life close by.

Lakeside offers quaint local coffee shops, a fully stocked grocery store, a fun and delicious brewery - Tamarack Brewing and the only publicly accessed park and "beach" in the surrounding area - Volunteer Park. Rent paddle boards, kayaks or take a dip in the cool crystal clear waters of Flathead Lake. Play frisbee, have a picnic or sip a coffee or tea with a good book.

Visiting in late summer? Pick fresh huckleberries mountainside or pick up some cherries and apples from Lakeside's family owned Cherry Haus. Day trip? Travel up to Glacier National Park at just 45 minutes away but make sure you have reserved your day pass. With Whitefish, Kalispell and Bigfork within short driving distance, the opportunities are endless for an incredible adventure!
Guests may respectfully enjoy the Island, upper outdoor community yard game area and private decks and patios outside of your cabin.
**Please do not wade in the white pebble natural spring as it disrupts the plants and water flow.**

✨KEY FEATURES✨
-2 Luxurious Queen Bedrooms (2 beds total)
-1 Bathroom (shower only)
-Starlink Wifi - Remote work friendly
-Full kitchen with full size appliances: blender, hot tea kettle, Keurig and French press
-Spacious patio with fire pit, picnic table, Adirondack chairs + hot tub
-In unit washer + dryer
-2 Parking Spaces at each cabin
-Stairs are required to access all cabins

✨COMMON FAQS✨
Q: Do you allow pets?
A: No, while we love our pets like family, we do not allow them on property. If an unapproved pet is discovered, a fee of $250 will be billed to your account.

Q: Can we check in early or check out late?
A: Early check-in is not guaranteed. In the event your room is ready before 4:00pm, we will let you know. We do not offer late check-out as our team needs time to prepare for our next guest.

Q: How many people does the cabin host?
A: Per county mandates, 4 people maximum per cabin

Q: How many bedrooms does the cabin have?
A: 2 bedrooms each with 1 queen bed

Q: Where is THE BOAT HAUS located?
A: The boat house is Cabin 5 and is noted by the mural 5 BOAT HAUS

Q: Do you allow smoking on-site?
A: No. The entire property is a NO SMOKING/DRUGS property with zero tolerance. This includes cigars, cigarettes, marijuana and all other illegal substances. If evidence, either smell, physical or property camera evidence is found, there will be a $1000 fine enforced and paid by the booking guest. We take this very seriously as we are heavily forested and our guest experiences are of highest importance.

✨OUTSIDE SPACE✨
While there are plenty of outdoor activities nearby, the property provides its own forested outdoor sanctuary to guests to enjoy. We invite you to relax on your spacious outdoor patio, roast marshmallows, eat al fresco at your picnic table or indulge in a good book. Patios include 4 Adirondack chairs, fire pit, picnic table and private hot tub.

Take a walk down the path between Cabin 2 & 3 to the “Island.” Follow the meandering spring and creek, look for small trout and admire the magical moss, foliage and towering pines.

✨WILD ANIMALS, BUGS, LANDSCAPE✨
The property is located in natural Montana and does have wild animals and bugs. That said, we require that you do not leave any food or trash outside of your cabin and always be wilderness aware. Cabins are on routine professional insect treatment so please do not be alarmed if you see a few dead or alive bugs (ants, spiders, flies) during your stay. The property is composed of gravel and mulched paths. There are dips, roots, wooden bridges and natural landscape. Please watch your step and use the provided flash light to light your way.

✨CAMERAS✨
To enhance your protection, the property is equipped with a Ring camera featuring audio capabilities situated at the exterior of the house. The camera will be actively recording the following areas:
-Driveway into property
-Parking Areas
-Cabin deck or patio including hot tubs
-Front meadow & community firepit
-Trail down to the Island
-Island
Please be assured that the cameras are configured to respect your privacy and do not have any visibility into interior spaces.

✨HOT TUBS✨
Private hot tubs are included at every cabin. These are incredible little blow up tubs that can fit up to 4 guests and stay toasty warm and are a great way to wind down from the day. Use at your own risk and refer to the hot tub video for instructions for use.

✨FINNISH SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE✨
Immerse yourself in a one of a kind experience in our custom built Finnish sauna and natural spring fed cold plunge. A 1 hour community session is included with each stay. Scheduling is based on availability. Additional sessions can be booked directly on our website.

Here are some kind reviews from our happy guests:
"Everything was laid out with style, comfort, and our traveling needs in mind. We decided to extend our stay minutes after our arrival. I was looking for a modern tiny house experience and it exceeded my expectations in spades." -Scott

"Our stay at The Cabins at Blacktail was truly wonderful. Our family enjoyed a safe, clean, quiet place to come "home" to after a day of off-roading the nearby Blacktail Wild Bill trail and sightseeing. We were greeted daily by wild deer and turkeys roaming the landscape." _Grant

"We loved staying here! It was so peaceful and beautiful! We saw lots of wildlife and the space was close to town. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and seeing the stars! Julie shared local recommendations and was very responsive. Looking forward to staying here again!" -Sharon

Having a car in the valley is a must. Services such as Lyft and Uber, while increasing, are still few and far between. We recommend reserving your car through a local rental car company or Turo. 4WD/AWD is required Spring, Fall and Winter as our driveway is winding. If you are looking for transportation, we can direct you to our 2022 Ford Transit XLT 12 passenger van listing on Turo to accompany your stay.

Please remember that you're staying in a tiny cabin that offers convenient self-check-in and no front desk/check-in staff. If there is an emergency, please feel free to text! Otherwise, if it's a non-urgent issue, please message us via the messaging platform. There is no on-site management 24/7.

Located in Lakeside, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Flathead Lake and West Shore State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Labyrinth. Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves are also worth visiting.