Thanksgiving at The Tamarack, Lakeside, Montana

Room for the whole family

The Tamarack has six bedrooms, nine beds plus trundle and 4.5 baths. Bedroom 1: Queen. Bedroom 2: Twin-over-two-twin bunk. Bedroom 3: King, ensuite bath, deck access. Bedroom 4: Two queens, ensuite bath. Bedroom 5: Queen. Bedroom 6: Queen-over-queen bunk with trundle (climbing wall).

Sleeps up to 10. Maximum 10 guests overnight, regardless of bed count. Assign bedrooms before arrival so grandparents, couples and kids each know where they are sleeping, and confirm the exact overnight guest count in the booking flow.

The kitchen and dining for a holiday meal

The chef-style kitchen and dining areas support a shared Thanksgiving meal for the group, and the vaulted great room gives everyone a place to gather before and after dinner. Assign groceries before the drive, decide which dishes need oven or refrigerator space, and bring any specialty ingredients your family considers essential.

Split the cooking across households so no one spends the holiday alone in the kitchen. While the meal comes together, the game room, with a wet bar, arcade games, pool table, shuffleboard and poker table, and the kids playroom keep everyone else busy. The house is lodging for your overnight group, not an event venue.

Late-November things to do nearby

Late November is a quiet time in the Flathead Valley. Western larch, the tree known locally as tamarack, turns gold in late October and early November, and timing varies by year and elevation, so treat any remaining color as a bonus. Kalispell, Whitefish and Bigfork are each a drive away for dining and shopping; travel times vary with route, season and road conditions.

Flathead Lake can be enjoyed from public beaches, parks and viewpoints. The property has no private, deeded or property-specific lake access, dock, slip or boat. Glacier National Park has limited roads and services in late fall and winter, so check National Park Service conditions before any park outing. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is in Lakeside; opening day depends on snow and conditions, so check the ski area directly.

Pack warm layers, waterproof footwear and traction suitable for changing late-fall conditions. Keep an indoor backup in mind: the game room, hot tub, sauna and fire pit are all at the house.

A simple plan for the holiday week

Thanksgiving week is easier with a loose plan. Pick an arrival day that leaves time to unpack, stock the kitchen and settle in before the holiday itself. Decide which households cook which dishes, who handles groceries in town and who sets the table, so the meal comes together without one person carrying the whole day. Leave the day after Thanksgiving open for whatever the weather and the group’s energy allow.

Give each part of the house a role. The vaulted great room and dining areas hold the meal, the game room becomes the after-dinner gathering place, and the kids playroom and bunk room give younger guests their own corner. In the evening, the private hot tub, private sauna and fire pit with seating are a quiet way to end a long day of cooking and visiting. Dress for cold conditions outdoors and follow the safety guidance provided with the home.

Holiday travel can be busy, so check current road and flight information before departure and share arrival details only within your confirmed group. A shared list of what to bring, from serving dishes to board games, keeps the week relaxed and lets the family focus on time together in Lakeside.

Before you book

Confirm the overnight guest count, list vehicles for garage and driveway parking (there is no street parking) and note any dogs; the home is dog friendly, pet fee applies. Review the house rules and cancellation terms in the booking flow. Arrival instructions and the exact address are shared with confirmed guests before arrival.

Rates, fees, policies and availability can change. The direct booking page is the source for current dates and the total for the stay you select.

Plan your dates

Holiday dates are booked as requests come in, so the live booking calendar is the only source for what is open and for the total for your dates and guest count.

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