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Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view

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Bigfork, MT
  • Flathead River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kehoe's Agate Shop
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Tiny home in the Big Sky

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (144)
The price is CA $128
per night
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Tiny home in the Big Sky

About the area

Bigfork

On lake.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead River and 6 miles (10 km) of Flathead Lake with a stay here. Also, North Shore State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kehoe's Agate Shop is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake - 7 min drive
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 8 min drive
  • Kehoe's Agate Shop - 8 min drive
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Echo Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Saloon and Casino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Mexico Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone

Facing the Swan Mountains on 20 beautiful rolling acres are three tipi's available for overnight stays for those looking for a more "down to earth experience". Enjoy the night skies and experience the wonder of being/sleeping in an ancient conical structure. This tipi has a Queen size bed and is the most private, but of course a little further from the facilities. Restroom is in Glass blowing studio. New this summer a solar powered outdoor shower!
Stop by Proctor Studios To see the latest works in glass & metal.
DIRECTIONS
Once turning off of Hwy 35 at the Saint John Paul Catholic Church, it is the 3rd Driveway on your left, immediately after the Rising Mountain assisted Living. It is 0.2 of a mile from hwy 35.Siri & goggle maps takes you to far down Coverdell Rd.
*** If you are squeamish about insects....expect a Hotel style restroom.., or experiencing varied weather conditions this destination is probably NOT for you!!

Property manager

Lee Proctor

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Star Tipi's At Stepping Stone
Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone Bigfork
Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone Campsite
Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone Campsite Bigfork

Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jamie A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staying In a Teepee
We were fully prepared to stay in a teepee, which we knew would not have electricity and other amenities. We were expecting to camp in a fun tent. Our surprise came when we realized that there was no "floor" to the teepee. There were nice outdoor rugs across the space, but there was no connection with the sides of the teepee, and around the edges of the sides were grasses 2 feet high. The biggest suggestion I could share is for the owner to add tarps to the bottom of the teepee. It all worked, but we were very surprised to have the tall grass in the tent with us. The owner was very communicative and met us on the property to walk us through the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lee’s place is absolutely beautiful! The Tipi’s were so much fun to sleep in! I would venture to call our experience a “Diamond in the Rough “. My husband has back issues and we were concerned about that, but the bed was very comfortable! There is no electricity in the tipi, so make sure your phone/devices I are charged ahead of time if you need to use it/them. The nights we stayed, there was a full moon, clear skies, and it was beautiful, waking up to clear sunny skies. The tipi’s are in a field of tall grass, and the paths to the tipi’s are lit with solar lights. We are a couple in our 60’s so we did bring a flashlight. I tried out the solar shower, it was well done, but a little chilly. Maybe wait till afternoon. I also enjoyed the beautiful glass work adorning the property! Our host Lee, was very friendly and helpful, easy to reach and quick to respond to our questions. We would definitely recommend this experience and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

What an absolutely incredible experience! The setting is beautiful, but sleeping in the teepee was out of this world. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet reset
It was a nice quiet property to come to reset
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome stay in the Tipi. Such a great experience on a hot summer night. Highly recommend. Reece
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The idea of sleeping in a tipi sounds fun, but there was long grass everywhere, including inside the tipi. There were also grasshoppers in the bed. The bathroom was in the back of a workshop, and the light was burnt out. There was a kiln and many other tools that were hazardous. There was very poor lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here! I have stayed here 3 years in a row now!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Real, full size tipis! Great host and a lovely cat! Very isolated in a meadow with mountains ringing it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. The tipi was relaxing and cozy, and the setting is beautiful. They’re surprisingly roomy and we had more than enough room to move around and store our stuff. The host Lee was very responsive and accommodating. We can’t recommend this stay enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jedidiah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice!
Quiet evening, very comfortable bed, cool evenings...makes for a perfect rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! The teepee's are very nice, the area is absolutely beautiful. It is peaceful and calm. Just a very pleasant experience, and you can't beet the price. We have stayed here twice now in 3 years and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listing Misleading
We were supposed to stay 4 nights and left after the first. Weeds to your knees to tipi and shower-no water and weeds in there were to your waistline. When we first got there Lee hassled us about our equipment we were bringing in -camp stove and lots of gear since we were traveling for 14 days. Said we should of asked about cooking options before hand. No cooking or coffee making allowed. The grasshoppers were a super nuisance. We left the next morning, Lee never contacted us again since the first night stay at arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Exactly what we were looking for.
We wanted a different experience than checking into a hotel room box. This was it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic but comfortable
I loved my night here. My only regret is not staying longer. This is a great location for many outdoor activities and towns. Lee was an awesome host. I’d like to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Tipi!
We loved to be able to experience living in a Tipi, waking up in the morning was very calm and relaxing hearing the birds chirp in the morning. Provided everything that we needed. The shower is solar powered, so don’t take a shower in the morning like I did haha.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay. Lee was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boanerges

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband initially booked two nights in one of the teepees, but that was a bit too rustic for me. When we explained the situation to Lee, he immediately had us stay in his guest room, which was a lovely accommodation. The following night he had us move to the guest house, which was even more lovely and contained everything we needed to be super comfortable. Lee was nice enough to give us a tour of his studio and workshop and showed us the incredible project he’s currently working on. Overall, it was a lovely experience and we’ll definitely be back with our children for a second visit to Glacier National Park. Couldn’t end this review without mentioning his cute cat who greeted us warmly as soon as we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the creative and spiritual feel of the place with terrific views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B., Vernonia, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Was all ready to stay
We never actually made it to the camp out due to car troubles and forest fires closing the highway. Preparation and communication with the host was very good and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice change of pace
Well thought out setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tipi Dream
Our stay was perfect! Lee was a spectacular host! Getting to experience the tipi was wonderful. We appreciate Lee taking the time to share with us his latest art installment and his other sculptures! Thank you for a great two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Awesome area and tipi set up. Owner provided tarp as was raining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great stay. Beautiful views. Right out of Big Fork.
They had me stay in the main house. Was still chilly and rainy out. Was a great stay. The gentleman and I had a great conversation in the morning. Really polite cool chap.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022