Welcome to Ponderosa Glen, a private 20-acre retreat that sits right above the stunning Ashley Lake—we’ve combined the best of mountain living peacefulness with lakefront fun for the best Montana experience around.
Our home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and is 3600 total square feet that’s spread across 3 floors.
🔹 Master Suite 🔹
Main-floor retreat: king bed, ensuite Jacuzzi, and private patio overlooking the lake.
✔️ King-size bed
✔️ Ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub & separate shower
✔️ Spacious walk-in closet
✔️ Slider door to main patio with panoramic lake views
🔹 Second Bedroom 🔹
Lower-level king suite with its own lake view patio
✔️ King-size bed
✔️ Large walk-in closet with Washer and Dryer
✔️ Private patio overlooking Ashley Lake
✔️ Full bathroom just across the hall
🔹Third Bedroom 🔹
Cozy room with a queen trundle bed—perfect for families or extra guests.
✔️ Trundle bed with two queen-size mattresses
✔️ Easy access to the lower-level full bathroom
🔹 Loft 🔹
Open loft space with two full bunk beds and a lounge nook for relaxing or reading.
✔️ Two bunk beds (four full-size beds total)
✔️ Creative lounge area
🔹 Kitchen & Dining 🔹
Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with ample counter space
✔️ Extra-large refrigerator/freezer—ideal for long stays or big groups
✔️ Dining table seats up to 10 comfortably
✔️Coffee maker, dishwasher, and all cookware provided
🔹 Living Areas & Game Room 🔹
Upper-level living room with game room gas fireplace
✔️ Game room stocked with board games for all ages
✔️ Comfy seating areas
Lower-level living room with wood-burning stove and built-in electric heaters
✔️ Exercise equipment
✔️ Comfy seating areas
🔹 Outdoor Spaces 🔹
✔️ Expansive 20-acre grounds for hiking, stargazing, skiing, and sledding
✔️ Private patio with panoramic lake views
✔️ Direct, lake access. Unplowed in winter (bring snowshoes for ice fishing)
🔹 Ashley Lake 🔹
Ashley Lake is a quiet lake community tucked away inside the Flathead National Forest. It’s 4-miles long and roughly 2 miles wide. The lake is 2,850 acres and has a maximum depth of 225ft. At certain times of the day, it glimmers with an emerald-colored hue because of light reflecting off the unique pale sediment from the incoming creek.
🔹 The Surroundings 🔹
Ponderosa Glen is perfectly positioned for discovering the very best of Northwest Montana. Whether you’re craving small-town charm, big-sky adventures, or local culture, everything is within easy reach:
✔️ Town of Lakeside (40 mi / 50 min): Groceries at the market, Session Grind coffee, casual lakeside eateries (try The Lunch Dock), and Flathead Lake Marina. Don’t miss Tamarack Brewing. In winter, ski Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
✔️ Kalispell (25 mi / 40 min): Historic downtown with boutique shops, art galleries, and the Community Food Co-op farmers market (Wednesdays & Saturdays, June–September). Don’t miss the Hockaday Museum of Art.
✔️ Bigfork (40 mi / 55 min): Arts village on Flathead Lake—enjoy the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, galleries, specialty shops, and the Adirondack Days festival each July.
✔️ Whitefish (40 mi / 55 min): Mountain town at Big Mountain’s base—Whitefish Lake State Park beaches, live music at Great Northern, and a Saturday farmers market. In winter, ski Whitefish Mountain Resort just 15 min away.
✔️ Glacier National Park (60 mi / 1 hr 20 min): “Going-to-the-Sun Road,” Logan Pass shuttle, and hikes to Avalanche Lake or Hidden Lake Overlook. Timed-entry reservations recommended for May–September.
✔️ Montana Vortex and House of Mystery (47 mi / 1 hr): Where gravity defies the laws of physics.
✔️ Flathead Lake (35 mi / 45 min): Largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, or scenic boat tours to Wild Horse Island, plus lakeside wineries.
🔹 Seasonal Highlights 🔹
✔️ Summer: Lakeside Farmers Market; Kalispell Bluegrass Festival; Flathead Cherry Festival (mid-July)
✔️ Fall: Jewel Basin foliage drives; Big Sky Brewfest in Whitefish
✔️ Winter: Whitefish Winter Carnival (Feb); dog-sledding excursions; cross-country skiing at Glacier Nordic Center
🔹 Additional Activities 🔹
✔️ Ziplines
✔️ Hot air balloons
✔️ Helicopter rides
✔️ Mazes
🔹 Wildlife and Fishing 🔹
✔️ Some of the native wildlife you may spot during your stay may include, but not limited to deer, elk, moose, bobcat, lynx, mountain lion, bear, wolverine, badger, eagles, hawks, and owls.
✔️ A pair of loons live right on the Ashley Lake
✔️ Ashley Lake fishing is good for kokanee salmon, cutthroat trout, yellow perch, and rainbow trout.
Come unplug, reconnect, and make memories. Ponderosa Glen is your gateway to the best of Montana’s mountains and lake life.
Don't forget to ask about our water toy packages!
Guest access
🔹 Our home is accessed through a 1/2-mile private drive just off the lake.
🔹 Our driveway features an additional flat parking area in front of the barn providing plenty additional parking spaces for the family.
🔹 During winter, the county keeps Ashley Lake Road maintained, and we plow the 1/2-mile-long private drive before your arrival.
🔹 Please note, for winter stays you will need 4 X 4 or AWD vehicles in order to access the property and safely navigate the neighborhood. Although we keep the driveway plowed, it is recommended to have studded tires or chains as an extra precaution as the driveway does get icy.
Interaction with guests
Other details to note
🔹 We also have our very own private shared dock, lakefront access, and parking area that is for our guests. This dock is co-owned with one of our neighbors. So, if they decide to use the dock area during your stay, please be respectful.
🔹 The property is located in the mountains of Montana, so there could be encounters with potentially dangerous wildlife, including mountain lions, black bears, or grizzly bears. You can either buy bear spray in Kalispell or rent it from Glacier International Airport.
🔹 Don't forget to ask about our water toy packages!
1. Must be at least 18 years of age to book.
2. No smoking
3. No pets
4. No events or parties
5. Quite hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am
6. Replace all furniture to their original place before you check-out, we will charge extra if we have to move furniture.
7. Reconnect all electronic devices before you check-out, we will charge extra if we have to do this.
8. You have 24 hours to notify us of any preexisting damages once you check in. If no damages are reported, you will be responsible for any damages and/or missing items after your stay.
