About Our Local Flathead Valley Team

Our Story

True North Retreats started with vacation rentals and a simple belief: a well-run home makes the whole trip better.

Lindsay moved to Montana in 1998 and graduated from Flathead High School. She started in property management in Portland in 2005 and spent two decades learning the business before bringing it home to the valley. Today she and her husband Nix run True North together, raising their family a few minutes from most of the homes we manage.

That means your host isn't an investor in another state. Nix is a licensed contractor who runs our in-house maintenance team, so when something needs attention during your stay, a real person answers and someone local shows up. We know which trail is still snowed in, which restaurant is worth the drive, and where to launch a boat on a Saturday in July.

Lindsay and Nix Archuleta, owners of True North Retreats, on their wedding day

Recognition and reviews

Guests and locals agree

Best of the Flathead 2026: 2nd Place, Best Vacation Rental Management

Best of the Flathead 2025: Honorable Mention, Best Property Management Company

“Our family of 15 fully enjoyed our time at Ashley Lake and True North did a GREAT job! Thanks to Lindsay and her team.”

Mike H. · Ashley Lake Estates · Vrbo

“This house was perfect for our family vacation. Clean and well appointed rooms, comfortable beds and linens... The setting is ideal!”

Stephanie V. · Lilac Lane on Foys Lake · Vrbo

“It was exactly as advertised! Hope to return again.”

Mike L. · Middle Fork A-Frame · Vrbo

Why book direct

Better prices. Real people. Local knowledge.

Better pricing

Booking platforms add service fees on top of the nightly rate. Book with us directly and skip them. Same home, same dates, lower total.

A real person

You're talking to the people who manage the property. No ticket numbers, no waiting on an app to relay a message.

In-house maintenance

Our team maintains every property ourselves. No outsourced cleaners or contractors guessing what matters. We care because these are our homes.

Local knowledge

We live here. Ask us where to eat or what to do, and you get real local answers, not search results. We send you to places we actually go.

Room to ask

Our homes are managed by the team you book with, so what you see is what you get, with no surprise fees from an app.

Outlined drawing of two champagne glasses clinking together in a toast, with bubbles inside each glass.

Ready when you arrive

We set up every home the way we'd want to find it. Stocked kitchens, fresh linens, and the little extras that make settling in easy, so your trip starts the moment you walk in.

Meet the team

The people behind your stay

Lindsay Archuleta

Owner

Lindsay moved to Montana as a child and graduated from Flathead High School. After graduation she moved west and started in property management in Portland, Oregon in 2005. For over 20 years she has worked with single-family and multifamily homes in the Portland metro area and the Flathead Valley. What began with a focus on exceptional vacation rental experiences has grown into a full-service property management company.

Nix Archuleta

Maintenance Supervisor

Nix serves as Property Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Project Manager for True North Retreats, overseeing the systems that keep both long-term and short-term rental properties running smoothly behind the scenes. As the owner of NixFix LLC and a licensed contractor, Nix brings extensive hands-on experience in construction, maintenance, and large-scale project coordination across the Flathead Valley.

Simone Hall

Events Manager

As an up and coming property manager and leasing agent, Simone Hall plays a vital role at True North Retreats. Drawing from her experience as a licensed Realtor in the Flathead Valley, she brings passion, focus, and sharp attention to detail to helping renters find their next home with one of our properties. Her experience includes long-term family rentals, vacation rentals, and special event venue management.

Khrysta Turk

Short Term Rental Manager

Khrysta manages our short-term rentals, from bookings and guest communication to the details that make each stay feel easy. She knows the Flathead Valley inside and out and loves helping guests plan the trip they came for. She is also an Associate Broker with Your 406 Dream Team, so if your visit turns into a "what if we lived here" conversation, she's happy to help with that too.

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Kassidy Shepard

Assistant Property Manager

Kassidy is the newest member of the True North Retreats team, bringing a warm, energetic approach to helping guests and property owners in the Flathead Valley. She graduated early from Glacier High School in 2024 and brings a team-first attitude to everything she does.

Sandy Cothran

Cleaning Operations Manager

Sandy keeps every home guest-ready, with a detail-focused approach to presentation and care. Years of hands-on work as part owner of a cleaning company mean she knows what a great turnover takes.

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Stacey Zych

COO, Accounting EDGE

Stacey is an Accounting EDGE owner-operator with a passion for streamlining operations and increasing efficiency. She helps keep our business running smoothly so our team can focus on guests.

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Paula Strickland

Designer

Paula has been a designer in NW Montana and SW Florida for over 25 years. She has completed numerous projects with True North and is our in-house designer.

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