What a wonderful place . So much to do at the lodge its self..horseback riding, sailing & water sports on the lake, tennis, biking, hiking & more. You can keep yourself busy with the lodge schedule of activities & events or just simply do your own thing. Excursions are available for fishing, white water rafting, zip lining, tours of Glacier National Park & more. All for additional costs but book through the lodge for a reasonable price. Individual cabin or lodge room accommodations..awesome. Food is excellent..meals provided 3 times a day with snacks in between. Staff is very helpful & friendly. You will not be disappointed with your stay. It's so beautiful & such a wonderful vacation away from life's busy schedule.

I've been going to Flathead Lake Lodge in Big Fork Montana for over 20 years and i can not get enough of it. If you have never been to the Big Sky State and want the best experience Montana has to offer, you need to stay at the Averill's Lodge. It's the best family friendly experience you'll ever have. Check out their web page. www.flatheadlakelodge.com Thanks, Marty

We stayed for a week with our two daughters - 4 and 7. The setting is fantastic, rivaled only by the personal service of the staff. WIthin an hour of arrival, our 7 year-old had found another 7-year old and headed for the barn. These two were unseparable the entire week and keep in contact still - nearly six months later. It was her first time on a horse alone and the "wranglers" did a great job with an introductory lesson and then throughout the week. I had planned on going on the ride with her the first day, but felt totally comfortable sending on her way in care of the wranglers. The food was also fantastic -- much better than one might expect at a dude ranch. We were concerned about our 4 year-old having enough to do (since you must be 6 to ride horses), but there was plenty to keep her entertained. She was able to be lead around the arena on a very gentle horse, but the daily Arts & Crafts was her favorite. We will definitely be returning for another week at this fabulous place.

A group of 28 people is difficult to please. The staff, setting and setup made Flathead Lake Lodge a fabulous choice for our family reunion, and everyone raved about what a good time they had. Lots of choices for everyone--from riding to helicopter rentals. Excellent water sports on a beautiful lake--from sailing and kayaking to a cocktail cruise. Staff was professional and went miles out of the way to make everyone happy. Beautiful vintage 40's lodge that was lovingly cared for. The dining setup worked well--kids eat first, then adults. But there was no hardliner age policy. It was just a nice way of getting younger ones in and out of the dining room faster--if they wanted. Food was plentiful, tasty and of good quality. Beverages and snacks were available all day. Good musical entertainment. Excellent massage. Our cabin was comfortable, but not fancy--new carpeting might be an idea--but in reality we spent little time inside. The view from the cabin's porch was the lovely: late night sunsets on the lake and stars at night. If there was one thing I would add to the property it would be a hot tub to soak in after really active days. Some of our group were riders, and some were not. It is impressive that the Ranch managed to make everybody feel welcome--not the case at all dude ranches. I have been to a few. A wonderful choice for a family reunion.