Star Lodge Tipi's at Stepping Stone

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Mountain view

Explore the area

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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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

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!!

During your stay at this campground, you'll be close to Kehoe's Agate Shop.

7 minutes by car from Flathead Lake and 6 minutes from Flathead River

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
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Marina nearby
Sailing nearby
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Jamie A.

18 Sept 2024

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

Thomas

20 Aug 2024

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.

12 Aug 2024

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

2 Aug 2024

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

20 Jul 2024

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

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner

5 Jul 2024

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

26 Jun 2024

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

11 Sept 2023

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

2 Sept 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

14 Aug 2023

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

29 Jul 2023

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.

17 Jul 2023

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.

13 Jul 2023

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

27 Jun 2023

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.

18 Jun 2023

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.

17 Jun 2023

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

11 Sept 2022

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

28 Aug 2022

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

31 Jul 2022

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.

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice change of pace

Well thought out setup.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

15 Jul 2022

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.

24 Jun 2022

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.

13 May 2022

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