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Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish

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Sunset view over the marsh - so lovely!
A special sighting from the back porch: Sandhill crane on the marsh!
A misty morning on the marsh
Beautiful walking paths right out your door
Outside Patio with BBQ

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whitefish, MT
  • Whitefish Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whitefish Theatre Company
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whitefish Lake State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish

Come home after a full day of Whitefish-area adventuring to our sweet little above-garage apartment on the marsh. On our 20 acres of field, forest, and marshland, you’ll feel the peace of “getting away” with just a 5 minute drive to downtown Whitefish, 20 minutes to Big Mountain, and 30 minutes to the west entrance of Glacier Park. Our quaint 750 sqft apartment is located above our attached garage, with private parking and a private entrance. Full kitchen, spacious bedroom, lovely open floor plan and great views of the marsh and mountains. Owners live on the property and work locally. We can be your friendly neighbor with all the local insider info… or we’ll just leave you alone to enjoy the peace and quiet of the marsh. Whitefish is known as the “Gateway to Glacier National Park.” Let our place be your gateway to northwest MT fun!

Adventurers: Mudroom, washer/dryer, and plenty of space to stash your gear.
Birdwatchers: Red-winged blackbirds galore, and you’ll maybe catch a glimpse of our Sandhill cranes.
Families: Tons of space for the kiddos to romp in the woods.
Foodies: Whitefish has you covered.
Flyers: Easy 15 minutes to the airport.
Lakers: One mile to small lake with public boat ramp, fishing and swimming.

Other:
WIFI access
Fire pit
Parking can accommodate RV's
Dogs negotiable: must contact owners (additional fees required)
Security deposit or purchase coverage

Property manager

Hilary Shaw

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs negotiable. Extra 15/night + extra deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Damage deposit required (refunded 7 days after check out)
10pm - 8am Quiet Hours, please

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitefish

Located in Whitefish, this apartment is in a rural area. Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort and Whitefish Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stumptown Ice Den and Glacier Lanes and Casino. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex.
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Whitefish, MT

What's nearby

  • Whitefish Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Whitefish Theatre Company - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain Trailhead - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Whitefish Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 7 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Boys Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pin & Cue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Montana Coffee Traders - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crane Marsh Getaway, 5 minutes from Downtown Whitefish located?

This family-friendly Whitefish apartment building is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blanchard Lake, North Valley Hospital and Whitefish Lake Golf Club. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Great jumping point for Whitefish and Glacier

The hosts (and their sweet kids) were incredibly kind and accommodating during our trip to visit Whitefish and Glacier National Park. The apartment was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed tea on the marsh on the days it didn't rain... a real treat. Thank you, Tim and Hilary, for the wonderful stay. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy D.

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

Peaceful & beautiful

Very nice place to stay. Quiet & peaceful. Close to town, trails, park, lakes & rivers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby v.

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

Perfect Stay for Whitefish & Glacier

We thoroughly enjoyed renting Tim’s place. Very clean, and well stocked apartment. Literally 5 min from downtown Whitefish which was perfect to enjoy dinner each night. We stayed here to explore GNP and the surrounding area and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett C.

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

Awesome location, great place!

We loved our stay here! It was far cuter than I expected, very clean, and the hosts were great! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

All we needed for a short stay.

Ours was a short visit and the apt provided a convenient place to spend the night. We spent all our time out enjoying the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Grandkids Trip

All communication went well. Space was just right for four of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valencia B.

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

Family vacation

This property felt like home away from home. They had everything we needed and responded quickly to communication. 30 minutes from GNP. Whitefish is also a nice, small town with a lot to do with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Nice and quiet!

Tim’s place is nice clean place just outside of Whitefish which makes it quiet and restful but close enough to town to enjoy all Whitefish has to offer. Takes less than 5 minutes to be in downtown. Like 35 minutes from west glacier and also an easy drive. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa l.

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

Quiet rental just outside town

Great little place for a great price. Had everything we needed for a family if four (kids slept on the futon). Stayed 3 nights. Rental was situated close to junction between Whitefish and Columbia Falls. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassi D.

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

Perfect little place

This was perfect for us, easy short drive to both Kalispell and whitefish. Quiet. Well stocked kitchen and bathroom. Extra storage space with a big empty dresser and closet for stuff in the bedroom. Great price rate too. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina O.

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

Great base for Glacier National Park

We had a great stay here for 3 nights. The location is solid for Glacier. It also has a great set up to make your own food with a complete kitchen and utensils, pots and pans, etc. The hosts made sure that there was everything that may be needed to cook and relax. If you'd rather eat out it's 5 minutes from downtown whitefish which has a ton of dinning options. We thought the bed was incredibly comfortable, so based on other reviews that may be personal preference. For anyone who does not know how to use Apple TV: press any button on the grey rectangular remote to turn the TV on and you can navigate from there. If you get a blue screen, turn everything off and try again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

denise p., Pontiac, IL

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

Glacier Getaway

The property was amazing and beautiful! The apartment had everything we needed and then some. Definitely would stay here again! Super easy to access and close to everything! Thanks so much for letting us stay at your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison (Ali) K.

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

Great private apartment near Glacier National Park

We stayed here while visiting Glacier National Park and it was an easy (30 min) drive to the park. The apartment had everything we needed and the hosts were communicative and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Amazing base from which to explore Glacier

We so much enjoyed staying at the Country Getaway. The property is quiet and beautiful. The apartment has everything you would need: dishes, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, etc. There is a good amount of space so it does not feel cramped at all. Tim was helpful and available but we had our privacy as well. Whitefish and Kalispell are both very easily accessible and this is an easy spot from which to enjoy West Glacier. We also went to Many Glacier from her which was doable, but more of a drive. The only downside is that the water from the taps smelled sulfuric when we were there which I am guessing is due to being on a well. A Brita filter was provided which completely took away the smell from our drinking water so it wasn't a big deal. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tana E.

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

Wonderful.

Nice clean rental. A quiet place away from all the crowds to relax. Close to GNP and surrounding attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vito M., Palm Harbor

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

OK Overall

Nice apartment located above the garage. If you have trouble with stairs this may not be the right place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit in Whitefish. The property was perfect for us and close to town and Glacier National Park. Tim and Hilary were very gracious hosts. If we come back this way, I'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Incredible stay

We have an incredible experience! The apartment is lovely and the bed was so comfortable. The location is great for accessing both nature and the small towns. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M W.

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

Montana vacation

Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Joseph M.

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

Glacier Trip

The property had a good location. Apartment layout very nice. The bed was too soft, we both had sore backs each morning. Also need better explanation on how to work the TV. Internet worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely, well appointed garage apartment backing to wooded open space.

This lovely garage apartment is central to everything and the owners put a great deal of thought into the furnishings and amenities! The bedroom overlooks a wooded open space making for a very restful night's sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Great location!

Even though this property is just a couple miles from downtown, it feels so secluded. Beautiful, peaceful setting. The garage apartment is very comfortable. Tim and Hillary were fantastic hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

A long overdue and huge thanks for a great stay with great people at this fun property

In July of 2019, we stayed at Tim and Hillary's property while visiting the Whitefish area and Glacier National park. While we were staying there, we had a catastrophic vehicle mechanical failure coming out of GNP. This problem required us to abruptly end our vacation, rent a car and then drive my family back home all the way from Whitefish, Montana to eastern Kansas. A few days later, I had to drive all the way back to Kalispell to retrieve my repaired vehicle. During all this trouble, Tim and Hillary bent over backwards to help us find a repair shop and get our vehicle towed in for the needed repair work. They were incredibly gracious hosts, gave me a ride to the car rental place and even temporarily stored our camping/fishing gear while I drove my family home in a tiny rental car. I cannot say enough nice things about this terrific young couple. I would give them more than 5 stars if that were possible. The world needs more people like Tim and Hillary. All this vehicle drama overshadowed the fact that we really enjoyed staying at their property and it was a great jumping off point to access Glacier National Park and the beautiful Whitefish area. We would love to find another future opportunity to stay at their place again. I regret that life got in the way once we were finally home for good and that it took me so long to leave them my review and gratitude. I just want to thank them both again for all that they did to help us through a difficult situation. Best wishes to you both, Shannon and Kim.

About the host

Hosted by Hilary Shaw

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Owners live locally on property with 2 spirited young girls. We have been in the valley since the early 2000s and are grateful to have been able to make a home and start our family here. We're glad to help you make the most of your trip with (some :) ) local insider information... or if you're looking for privacy, you won't even notice that we're here. We are active in our community and busy chasing the mountains and rivers on the weekends. Welcome to Whitefish!

Why they chose this property

Close proximity to town with a peaceful, rural feel.

What makes this property unique

The marsh, of course. Be it for a quiet morning, a midday stroll through the grasses, or a moving sunset, staring at the marsh never gets old. Owners on site means a quick and informed response to your needs. 5 minute drive to town.