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Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone

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A spacious industrial interior with high ceilings, metal beams, and various machinery.
Interior
A grassy field with trees and a building.
Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, North Shore State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Bigfork

At this campsite you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Flathead River and 4.9 km (3 mi) from North Shore State Park. .With a stay at this Bigfork campsite, you'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Flathead Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Flathead River - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • North Shore State Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Echo Lake - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Bar, Grille and Casino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Split Rock Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone

Facing east towards the Swan Mountains on twenty beautiful, rolling acres are three tipis available for those looking for a more down-to-earth experience. Under the night sky, you can relax and enjoy the wonder of being/sleeping in an ancient conical structure. This experience is fully out of doors — no power, water, or heat/AC. It is advised to bring a flashlight or lantern.

STAR LODGE tipi has ONE QUEEN BED; additional guests can bring camping mats & sleeping bags. The bathroom (toilet/sink) is located in the glassblowing studio. An outdoor solar shower is located between the tipis and the studio. Towels and bed linens are provided.

Feel free to stop by the studio and check out the latest from the Proctor Studios team.

DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 35 at Saint John Paul Catholic Church, it's the fourth driveway on your left immediately after Rising Mountain Assisted Living. Apple & Google Maps may direct you too far down Coverdell Road — look for the large, sculptural metal mailbox and gravel driveway. Please drive slowly as there are nesting birds in the grass and gravel along the road, as well as a small dog who doesn't navigate well around moving vehicles.

PARKING:
Park along the sides of the driveway near the studio. Driving up to the tipis is not permitted.

ENVIRONMENT:
If you are squeamish about insects, expect a hotel-style bathroom, or are uncomfortable with possible varied weather conditions, this destination is probably not for you.

PETS:
Well-behaved dogs are welcome; please notify us in advance.

SEE OUR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS:
Bird Lodge Tipi VRBO #2225128
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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone have a pool?

No, this campsite doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone?

No, Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Star Lodge Tipi at Stepping Stone?

No, pets are not allowed.

Star Lodge Tipi 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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to stay. Lee was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon Trip

We greatly enjoyed our time at this property. Lee is a fantastic host and the experience was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice!

Quiet evening, very comfortable bed, cool evenings...makes for a perfect rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet reset

It was a nice quiet property to come to reset
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roughing it in Style

It was perfect for what we needed. 3 guys on a motorcycle trip, 2 nights out under the stars in a Tee Pee, beds were comfy, Bathroom was usable, couldn't ask for anything more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable destination rental

Second time at the tipis and just as great as the first. The tipis are clean and big. So peaceful and quiet with a beautiful view of mountains. Star gazing outside and inside of the tipi is a must. The bathroom is a very short walk from all tipis, clean and there is an outdoor shower. It is not “glamping” but rather a tranquil experience in the majestic outdoors of Montana. So close to breweries, eateries and 35 minute drive to GNP west enterence. Lee is a great host. I can’t wait to come back with friends and family next season to show them a unique and beautiful experience in the great outdoors of Montana.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boanerges

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice change of pace

Well thought out setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

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