We recently returned from a wonderful weeklong stay at this truly special property. We had a party of 8 people. My husband, myself, our 4 adult sons (ages 22-34) and two of the boys' girlfriends. We were warmly welcomed by our host Clay upon arrival with a detailed tour of the house and property. Clay's parents, Doug and Linda are the owners and they live next door. Their warmth and hospitality is reflected everywhere on the property. Since they were close by it was easy to ask questions if we needed them. They were super responsive.
As far as the basics (which are super important for a rental): Beds and bedding were very comfortable and of high quality. Towels and beach towels were also abundant and of high quality. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of dishes, pots. pans, knives, cutlery and glasses (both glass and plastic). All the appliances were in excellent condition. The nearby small town of Polson was a short drive away and had all the supplies we needed.
All that said, the very best part of the house was the covered patio, backyard and lakefront dock and of course, the lake! We enjoyed spectacular views from morning til night. We ate all our meals outside, either on the covered patio or by the lake. We all took advantage of the myriad of "toys" plus enjoyed the sauna and hot tub as well. It was incredibly relaxing--like staying at your own private resort. The lake is stunning with crystal clear water. Although it was supposedly a busy time of year, it was very quiet with no boat or jet ski traffic to speak of. The serenity of the property was enhanced Linda's (Clay's mom) beautiful English garden and the sound of the waterfall it contained. The garden was adorned by the very special birdhouses built by Clay's dad, Doug.
We have stayed at many great VRBO properties, but the whole family agreed that this was one of our very best experiences and we hope to return to enjoy it again!