The BOAT HAUS: A Montana Tiny Cabin Forest Retreat

Welcome to the BOAT HAUS at The Cabins at Blacktail! Relax, refresh and rejuvenate in this gorgeous forested property with surrounding mountains and creekside relaxation at the “Island.” Feel secluded in the forest but just minutes from downtown Lakeside. Welcome to our little slice of heaven!

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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Learn more below!

The Cabins at Blacktail is a family owned and run property. Owners and staff live in the area full-time and are available to answer questions as needed.

The Cabins at Blacktail property sits on a beautiful, secluded and heavily forested 4 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 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. If mountain biking is your speed, visit Lakeside's own Legacy Bike Park or hit the hiking and ATV trails up Blacktail Mountain. 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 bedrooms: 2 Queen beds
-Montana themed cabins with vintage modern décor and hand painted murals
-1 full bathroom (shower only)
-Perfect for retreats, events +weddings
-Remote work friendly with Starlink wifi
-Full kitchen with full size appliances
-Blender, hot tea kettle, Keurig and French press
-Spacious deck with fire pit, picnic table + Adirondack chairs
-In unit washer + dryer
-2 parking spaces per cabin
-Minutes from Lakeside, Volunteer Park, Blacktail Mountain, hiking and off-roading trails
-Beach blanket perfect for picnics at Volunteer Park
-Natural creek + spring with string lights


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


✨BEDROOMS + BATHROOM✨
Each of the cabin’s two bedrooms, the Lantern & rooms, are designed with guest comfort in mind. Fall asleep beneath luxurious microfiber linens, feather duvet and 4 pillows – foam & feather for your liking. Wake up refreshed for another exciting (or relaxing) day in the mountains!

There are two custom decorated bedrooms queen-sized beds. Enjoy the unique vintage décor and local art that pay homage to camping in Montana!

The bathroom is the perfect accompaniment to the tiny cabin and maximizes the space with a walk in shower, full length mirror on the door, hair dryer, makeup towels, q-tips and cotton balls. All of the bathrooms feature our luxurious signature scent shampoo and conditioner that will make you feel clean and invigorated.

✨KITCHEN & DINING✨
Wherever the day takes you, know that your return to your cabin will leave you well equipped to create a hearty meal or enjoy your picnic and take out al fresca on your patio or deck. With servings for up to 4 people, you will have everything you need to enjoy your stay-dishes, pots, pans, utensils and appliances.

The custom table and stools comfortably seat 4 people.

✨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 and rest in the cool shade of your private hammock. complete with 4 Adirondack chairs, fire pit, picnic table and hammock.

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.

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 area
-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 does not have any visibility into any interior spaces.

✨HOT TUBS✨
Hot tubs are offered at Cabin 4, 5, 6 for an add on fee of $125 per stay. These are incredible little 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.

Book Now & Let Us Take Care of You in the BOAT HAUS!

Having a car in our neck of the woods 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 and 4WD is helpful if visiting in the Spring or late Fall after snow begins to fall, as our driveway is steep. 4WD is required in winter. 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.

Yale Locks: The cabins utilize Yale locks. The locks should always be locked when leaving the cabin.

Lock: Pull the handle towards you and press the check mark or Yale icon to lock the door.
Unlock: key in your personal code and press the check mark

Parking: Each cabin has 2 included parking spots. Please park in front of your cabin as depicted in the listing photos.

Natural landscape: 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.

Wild Animals & Bugs: 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.

Unapproved pets will result in a $500 fee and may result in immediate eviction.

Smoking & Drugs: The entire property is a NO SMOKING/DRUGS property with zero tolerance. This includes cigars, cigarettes, weed and all other illegal substances. If evidence, either smell, physical or property camera evidence is found, there will be a $2000 fine enforced and paid by the booking guest.

Hot tubs: Use at your own risk.

Parties & Events: Parties and events are strictly prohibited unless booked through our buy-out contract. Evidence or a party or event, including camera footage, excessive garbage, or other evidence will result in a fine of $1000, legal action and possible eviction without reimbursement, plus the cost of extra cleaning or damages that result from the event.

Missing or damaged items: Any evidence of willful or negligent loss or damage to the property, furnishings, decoration, landscaping, towels, linens or other items will be charged at direct replacement cost plus a fine of $250.

Towels & Linens: Guests are required to keep towels and linens in good condition. Towels and washcloths should not be used to remove makeup or for cleaning purposes. Any permanent stains on towels or linens will fall into a category of negligent damage.