Classic or Modern in Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish is a nature lover’s dream, situated on the edge of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana. It’s a renowned ski destination, it’s privy to gorgeous views of Whitefish Lake and the surrounding Rocky Mountains and there’s a charming town center with local shops and no “big-box” chain retail.

Our Splurge Vs Steal this week pits two roomy five-bedroom, six-bath cabins with very different aesthetics. One is sleek and modern with gorgeous views. The other is grand and refined with ski-in perks for a bigger price tag. Which do you prefer?

Splurge: Whitefish Log Mansion for $4.75 Million

This home is a classic take on a grand yet beautifully-inviting luxury cabin home, with extreme attention to detail. The materials, from the redwood to those shiny Brazilian cherry floors, contribute to the sense of warmth. Personally, I’m drawn to the aesthetic of the main staircase– it’s majestic, modern and refined all at once. The house is located just 200 feet from the slopes: an ideal location.

From the listing:

“Brought to life in 2002 by the award-winning architect Karel Pruner and the renowned builder Richard McMahon, this 4,863SF custom built masterpiece will have you in awe. A stunning combination of redwood, soaring pitched ceilings and Brazilian cherry floors perfectly complement the abundance of natural light to create a breathtaking interior that will instantly feel like home.”

Steal: Modern for $3.299 Million

For a $1.45 million discount, this home maintains luxury with a completely unique aesthetic approach. The exterior is modern and boxy and the interior is sleek and metal-trimmed, devoid of the cozy wood accents you may expect in a mountain cabin. The views of Whitefish Mountain are spectacular with considerable open space surrounding the property. There are not one but two chef’s kitchens and approved guest house plans, making this home a great place to entertain. 

“Enjoy the beautifully finished basement with a den, huge bedroom, en-suite bath, laundry room & storage rooms.  Escape to the 3rd floor ”look-out” entertainment level with 360 views where you can sink into the soothing waters of the Sundance spa, and so much more.”