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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Whitefish, MT

Whitefish Lake Golf Club10 min drive
Whitefish Lake State Park13 min drive
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort25 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)28 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had an incredible experience both at the cabin and in the area. Shae was super to work with and the cabin was exactly...

Guy W.

Aug 14, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Daylight basement

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spencer Mountain Cabin, hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing

Spencer Mountain Cabin is only 4.7 miles from Whitefish, and 15-20 minutes from the Big Mountain Ski Resort. Our newly built cabin ideally located offers miles and miles of mountain biking and hiking terrain: simply cross the street. Sitting on 4.5 fenced acres we have made accommodations comfortable for horses too. Glacier Park offering epic hikes, views and wild life also not far away. In the winter enjoy dog sledding, back country skiing, XC skiing, snow biking, the amenities of down town Whitefish and of course the Big Mountain Ski Hill all are just minutes away. Summer offers fishing, swimming, river floating, hiking, biking, kayaking, horse back riding and so much more. The restaurants are plenty, shopping in town for all tastes, Spas with so much to offer, and really cool people to meet.

Our cozy cabin sleeps 8 people comfortably. Open kitchen, fireplace, loft, covered wrap around porch, full basement with games and sitting area, outdoor shower, screened in porch and outdoor fire pit. The open floor plan allows for simple living, easy entertaining, and peaceful serenity. This is not a child safe house - minimum age is 10 y.o.

We even have amenities for your horse: 3 acres of pasture, paddocks and shelter, water and electricity. Please inquire with us to reserve that space.

The main floor Master bedroom has a queen bed, walk in closet, private bathroom with stand alone comfy bath tub, shower, and heated floor.

The loft has two full size beds and cubbies for your luggage. The 1/2 bath on the main floor is perfect for the loft guests.

The daylight basement has one large bedroom with a queen size bed and a bunk with a full, a twin, and a trundle. A full bath with tub/shower and heated floor. Perfect for a family!

The kitchen is stocked, you only need to provide your own food. Gas stove, microwave, oven, refrigerator and freezer with ice maker, and dish washer. The large kitchen island seats 5-6, and there is a 2 seat kitchen table/puzzle table adjacent to the island. There are also various seating options in the living room and on the porch.

Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and main floor living room.

Property manager

Shea Carpenter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Ages 8 and up

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Horses are the exception

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not on our property inside or out.

Shoes OFF in the house please. Also DO NOT drag suit cases up the wood steps to the loft.

Do not open the garage door Nov-April. In warm weather be sure to close it in the heat of the day- and after bedtime ( or the mice will find a way in)

The fireplace is wood burning. Be mindful of warming the flue before lighting the fire to draw the smoke up so you don't set off the alarms.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitefish

Located in Whitefish, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Les Mason State Park and Glacier Adventure Guides reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stumptown Ice Den and Glacier Lanes and Casino. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Sky Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Majestic Valley Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Whitefish, MT

What's nearby

The Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain Trailhead - 9 min drive
Whitefish Lake Golf Club - 10 min drive
Whitefish Theatre Company - 12 min drive
Whitefish Lake State Park - 13 min drive
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 25 min drive

Getting around

Whitefish Depot - 13 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Pin & Cue - ‬15 min drive
‪Midway Tavern - ‬20 min drive
‪Montana Coffee Traders - ‬14 min drive
‪Bulldog Saloon - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spencer Mountain Cabin, hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spencer Mountain Cabin, hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spencer Mountain Cabin, hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spencer Mountain Cabin, hiking, horseback riding, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing located?

This family-friendly Whitefish cabin is located on the riverfront, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Skyles Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain Trailhead and Whitefish Lake State Park. Stumptown Ice Den and Bootjack Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Charlie K.

25 June 2024

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

Great stay!

Our family of 6 really enjoyed our stay at the Spencer Mountain cabin! We were only a short drive into Whitefish area and not too far from Glacier NP. Our family loved the corn hole game and ping pong! The kitchen was well equipped for making our own meals, along with the charcoal grill outside. Plenty of sleeping space and places to chill and hang out! We would love to stay here again if we make it back to Montana! Shea was a great host and answered questions and gave great suggestions on the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy W., Rockwall, TX

14 Aug 2023

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Amazing Stay

We had an incredible experience both at the cabin and in the area. Shae was super to work with and the cabin was exactly as pictured. We saw deer in the mornings and loved listening to the wind chimes on the deck. Kitchen has all the furnishings as we cooked breakfast each day there. The house was super clean and overall it was exactly what we were looking and hoping for! Thanks so much for hosting us and providing such a first class experience! We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends. Guy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

7 Aug 2023

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Quiet and relaxing

This was nestled in the woods and was so quiet. While sitting on the screened in porch, it was so quiet that I heard splashing in the nearby river. Shortly thereafter, a bear walks across the property. Lots of wildlife! Owners had amazing communication. Amenities were top notch and perfect for our family. It was a great place to unwind and disconnect. Perfect vacation get away.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris g.

10 July 2023

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Country Home along Stillwater Creek

We had a wonderful time at the listed property and in adjacent community of Whitefish. The accommodations at referenced property were welcoming and homey. We enjoyed time together on the porches with meals and viewing the meadow below. The home is modern, well kept, and has plenty of beds for a family. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and the stove made cooking in easy. I would recommend the property if you are looking for a place to get away and relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

8 July 2023

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Spectacular!

What a special place! The owner has everything covered and no stone is left unturned. The house has everything and more that you will need. Tons of space, beautiful scenery, and close to everything! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Weston Y.

20 June 2023

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Fantastic Cabin

The Spencer Mountain Cabin was the perfect place for our family vacation. The cabin was clean and beautiful with nice linens and a fully stocked kitchen. Five stars isn’t really a fair rating, this cabin deserves more! The house decorations and furnishings gave the feel of a wonderful mountain retreat. The location was quiet, yet close enough to everything we wanted to do. I would highly recommend the Spencer Mountain Cabin to anyone looking for the perfect Montana location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karren A.

3 Sept 2022

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Great, beautiful setting great porch

We enjoyed the views, roomy and clean. Sitting on the porch in the mornings or evenings was wonderful. Close to many of the activities that we were going. to explore.!!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

19 Aug 2022

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Absolutely Perfect!

An amazing experience and property! So spacious and perfect for our group of 6. The best aspect for us was the screened-in patio overlooking the farm/forest. Even saw a bear out there! Amazing location as well; no less than 15 minutes to downtown whitefish and 45 minutes to the west entrance of Glacier National Park. Highly recommend and would love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

12 Aug 2022

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Great Property

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were great. Enjoyed everything about the property.. Seemed more like a home than a vacation rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

8 Aug 2022

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enjoyable stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautiful with many amenities. We enjoyed how secluded it was but still close enough to Whitefish. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to stay in the Whitefish area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

16 July 2022

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Fantastic Cabin with Great Hosts

We had a fantastic summer stay at the Spencer Mountain Cabin. The pictures don't do the inside of the house justice - it is super well-maintained, very clean, and appointed with everything you could need. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had local information and were comfortable. Good location close to both outdoors and in-town activities. Extremely pleased!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaye s.

3 Jan 2022

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Lovely home just outside of Whitefish!

A very cold holiday found us cozy by the fire playing games, ping pong, and cooking delicious meals! This house feels like a home away from home. It has everything you need for a wonderful stay! Can’t wait to come back this summer and explore the trail system right outside your door and the Stillwater river out the back door! Thank host & hostess for sharing this beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

6 Sept 2021

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Perfect location for our family vacation!

Shea & Jonathan’s cabin is absolutely stunning. Exactly as pictured, this amazing property is beautiful, quiet, and close to great amenities. Whitefish is just a 15 minute drive away, and you can reach the west entrance of Glacier National Park in 45 minutes or less. The cabin is stocked with everything you could possibly need, and our family especially enjoyed the backyard river with the available kayaks. We saw lots of wildlife on our paddling adventures, including a small black bear! We had 6 adults in our family, and we all fit very comfortably into the space. The hammock on the back deck as well as the attached screen porch were great places to spread out and relax. This will definitely be one of our favorite vacations, thanks in large part to the stay at Spencer Mountain cabin. Thank you!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2021

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Exceptional Place

Everything about this place is exceptional. This was, hands down, the best VRBO property our group has ever stayed. The detail of the home design and the thoughtfulness of the furnishings are topics of conversation during your entire stay. The communication with the owner is excellent. Don’t look any further. If you can rent this place, do it before someone else does. I was there for a Girl’s Weekend, but I want to come back just so my family can experience this great home and wonderful area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R., Minneapolis

20 Aug 2021

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Montana Wedding

We were blessed to find Spencer Mountain cabin after a covid housing cancellation left us with no place to stay and a wedding already planned. Shea is the most gracious host we have come across in our travels. Shea is responsive, answered all questions, gave us a heads up on GNP restrictions and even helped us plan some wedding events!! The cabin and property is just wonderful. Hiking, kayaking steps away. Close to town but private location. We had both the bride and groom's family at the cabin. Comfortable with enough privacy for all 7 of us. Our daughter and new son-in-law already are talking about when we can all return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

7 Aug 2021

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Wonderful Cabin

Our family stayed here in August. Everything about this cabin was perfect. We loved opening up the garage door and sitting in the screened in porch. Having access to kayaking and floating on the river was an added bonus. The cabin was clean and welcoming. The owners are super friendly and helpful. The pictures do not do justice to how beautiful the cabin is.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

21 July 2021

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Best vacation !

I cannot say enough about our vacation at the We had such a good time in Montana staying at the Spencer Mt. Cabin. The cabin was beyond perfect. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Shea and Jonathan didn't forget anything. Shea became my friend that I never met. She was always available when we had any questions. We would highly recommend staying there and we would love to go back again.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

25 June 2021

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Montana Reunion

We met family from the North West Coast. We had a wonderful time. The town of Whitefish has everything you need. Kalispel is close enough if you need a big box store. Great activities for all ages for outdoor adventures! We drove to West Glacier a few times as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R., Sunburst

30 Dec 2020

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Winter Get-Away

The property is out of the way and beautiful - extremely peaceful. The pictures do not do this awesome house justice. The hospitality was wonderful - just as if the owners were present. Shea was helpful at all times. We were in the Whitefish area for a family get-away of snowmobiling. The home was a perfect place to come back to - to sit by the fire, play games, put a puzzle together - cook and eat in a beautiful kitchen and appreciate how comfortable the beds were. The cabin was decorated on the outside with white Christmas lights so it felt like we were being welcomed home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casi F.

21 Sept 2020

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Private, beautiful setting and home!

The house is wonderful. It's big enough for large family's. Everyone has there own room. I love the outdoor sitting porch, especially the section with the netting around it to keep out the crickets. It is decorated as you would imagine a home in Montana should be. Shea, the home owner, is great to work with! She is available by phone at all times. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

9 Sept 2020

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Perfect summer getaway

Very nice newly built cabin. Great set-up to enjoy the Whitefish/Glacier National Park area. Perfect for dinner enjoying the evening sunset in any elements. You can set-up dinner inside out of the weather, inside with the large door open, on the screened in deck or on the open deck area...We were glad we upgraded our vacation to include the Spencer Mountain Cabin!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trey B.

8 Sept 2020

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Slice of Country

Great property and close to Whitefish. Shea, the owner was awesome from start to finish on check in and check out. This property is close to everything that makes Montana great. Biking, hiking, river And ski trails. Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

22 Aug 2020

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Mountain Paradise!

This home is absolutely stunning and comfortable. The owners use the house too and it is immaculate. Well taken care of, clean, and spacious. We all enjoyed our time here felt at home from the moment we walked in! The river was fun and the screened in porch is heaven! Out only regret is not staying longer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marshall T.

13 Aug 2020

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Wonderful experience

This home was absolutely beautiful inside and out. The indoor/outdoor patios were awesome for the large group we had. The Stillwater river runs through the property and made for a great place to cool off at night. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to escape the chaos of downtown Whitefish with a larger group of people.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

6 Aug 2020

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Spectacular Cabin and Location!

We wish we could live in this cabin. It is even better than the pictures. Soooo beautiful and comfortable all at once. Mountain biking, kayaking and hiking right outside the door. Shea was an awesome communicator. Coming back to this exquisite place after a day of adventure was heaven.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Shea Carpenter

Jonathan and Shea are Wisconsin natives that ventured west. After living in Missoula and Kalispell for several years they vowed to someday move back full time. Currently living in Bellingham Washington we are a very active family and we love outdoor adventure. We brought our eclectic nature to parts of our cabin, a constant reminder inside that there is always something to do outside. We hope you love our home as much as we do, please enjoy your stay respectfully.