Scenic House Located At The Doorstep to West Glacier National Park Entrance

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House and deck facing West Glacier Entrance. Newly stained deck 2020

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

West Glacier, MT

Glacier National Park16 min walk
Apgar Visitor Center6 min drive
Lake McDonald7 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Turnkey vacation! If you've ever wanted to explore Glacier National Park (GNP) our vacation rental is for you! An exquisite location & a remarkable property. Whether by car, train or plane, traveling can be fatiguing, stressful & downright complicated. One of the last details of concern you should fret about is how close the park is. Relax. Situated at the doorstep of the west entrance of GNP, you can rest easy knowing you won't have to make a daily trek to access the park. Within walking distance of the entrance & just above the iconic Belton Chalet, you will find this location extraordinarily convenient. Nestled in a pine forest, on a ridge overlooking the west entrance, you will find privacy, seclusion & serenity. Upon your arrival kick off your shoes for a respite or lace up your hiking boots for an adventure in the park. Either way just knowing your a step away from restaurants, a general store, ice cream parlor, putt-putt golf, bar, souvenir shop, Glacier Raft Co., Lake McDonald & Apgar Village provides a pleasant level of accommodation & enjoyment. You will find our home for 4 guests is spacious, private, charming & full of all the amenities we could think of, including but not limited to, comfortable beds with linens, dishes, kitchenware, utensils, kitchen & bath towels, washer & dryer, A/C, gas fireplace, gas grill, open floor plan with large picture windows, campfire pit & a deck accessible off the great room/kitchen & too many other items to list. Pack your hiking boots, expedition gear, backpack, day pack, fly rods, camera, shades, sunscreen, hat, different layers of clothing, hydration bottles, maps & itinerary. We'll furnish the bear spray! Cozy, close & convenient. Can you hear that? Sounds like the perfect vacation is calling you.

Powder Days!
In Montana, frosty temps and falling snow usher in an action-packed season of wintery fun and adventure. You can ski or snowboard at one of the areas 2 ski resorts. Not a downhill skier? No problem! With snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and more, there's something for everyone who wants to play in the snow. The snow can arrive as early as October and can linger through May. Montana offers one of the longest winter season in the lower 48 states to skate, schuss, glide and soar.

Glacier Ridge Resort provides snow shoes and poles in various sizes for adults and children. We also have maps, books and trail suggestions available for our guests.
Travelers should bring sturdy winter boots and dress in layers for a variety of winter conditions.

Security camera with motion lights is located on the porch next to the front door.

Please visit https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/glacier-national-park-announces-a-pilot-vehicle-reservation-system-in-2024.htm.**

Property manager

Jeff and Kelly Fear

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

View from bedroom window, photo courtesy of Greg Pasek, 2018 guest

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Glacier

Located in West Glacier, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Glacier Anglers and Amazing Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

Glacier National Park - 16 min walk
Glacier View Golf Course - 4 min drive
Apgar Visitor Center - 6 min drive
Lake McDonald - 7 min drive
Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana - 20 min drive

Getting around

West Glacier Station - 6 min walk
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Freda s West Glacier Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪Glacier Distillery - ‬10 min drive
‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬12 min drive
‪Glacier Grill & Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic House Located At The Doorstep to West Glacier National Park Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic House Located At The Doorstep to West Glacier National Park Entrance ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic House Located At The Doorstep to West Glacier National Park Entrance ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic House Located At The Doorstep to West Glacier National Park Entrance located?

This family-friendly West Glacier holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alberta Tourist Information Center and Glacier National Park. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex are also within 2 miles (3 km). West Glacier Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charkes D.

3 June 2024

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

Great Location

Great location. Comfortable. Has all the amenities you need for your stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

25 May 2024

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

Fun week with family

I spent a week in West Glacier with my brother. The home was a great location to base out of, and was well equipped. Our stay was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall N.

24 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Location

Nestled within the trees, the view from this home is beautiful. Great location, central, but private. Proximity to Glacier National Park enabled us to visit multiple times, as well quick trips to Kalispell and Whitefish.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

9 Oct 2023

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

Next Door to Glacier National Park

Cozy but not cramped house in the woods. Right across the road from the entrance to Glacier National Park. Very convenient. Very clean. The king bed is in a loft and the full bath is downstairs. Nice gas stove in the sitting room. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ray H.

1 Oct 2023

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

Awesome, cozy, comfortable

This is our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. All the comforts of home were furnished by Jeff and Kelly. This place is private and secluded. Just a driver and a 9 iron to the entrance of GNP which makes it such a convenient location. We traveled to the East side and found there is nothing comparable. I would highly recommend this property. Plus there is bear spray supplied by the hosts.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita S., Westcliffe, USA

23 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful location

The property was a great fit for four adults. The book of information about the property was clear and easily understood. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for meal preparation. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

18 Sept 2023

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

So close to Glacier NP entrance

The location of this property is so perfect if you want to visit Glacier NP. But the property itself is so well laid out and comfy! Nice to have a washer and dryer and cooler with ice packs to use. The deck and vaulted ceiling were also amazing! Hope to return to this property someday! Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

15 Sept 2023

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

Best place outside of park

I honestly could not have asked for more. I have stayed at many places, but this topped them all. It is super close to the west gates for Glacier National Park (you could walk). Kelly had EVERYTHING you could ask for. She has a well stocked kitchen with a cabinet full of spices, slow cooker, washer and dryer and most of all the most comfy beds and fabulous water pressure for the shower.❤️❤️ Thank you Kelly and Jeff!!!! I will definitely stay here again, if and when I get back to Glacier NP.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

denese c.

25 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful accommodation

This place is absolutely beautiful! Comfortable and packed with amenities! Fully stocked kitchen. Everything was very organized and efficient! The power went out for a bit due to substation issues. We were notified right away and kept up to date on the expected time for return of power. Our stay could not have been more perfect! Thank you Jeff and Kelly for the use of your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Austin, Texas

10 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic Place with Great Amenities

This is one of best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. Location is great for spending time in GNP. Owners are most communicative I have ever seen. House is stocked with just about everything you need for visiting the park including ice chests, hiking poles, bear spray, maps etc. Lots of books for planning your trip in the house plus games etc. Kitchen is well stocked including spices and basics like flour and vegetable spray. Worked out great for our family of four adults. If you go, check out the Glacier Highland restaurant. Its a short walk down the hill and really good (but pricey). Not what you would expect in a small tourist area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great and comfortable location outside Glacier National Park

Clean, cozy, and convenient! This place can’t be beat for your stay near Glacier National Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

28 July 2023

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

Fantastic

Great!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

23 July 2023

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

West Glacier Primo!

This is our second stay at Glacier Ridge because it is a perfect location and wonderfully provisioned. The hosts provide so much of what you need (bear spray, comfortable beds, cooking supplies, washer/dryer) and what you want (clear communication, fire pit, AC, spices, hiking poles, maps, guides, hospitality!) Aside from staying inside the park, you really can't get much closer to the west entrance, yet you still feel secluded from the mass of visitors to the park. Highly recommend and I imagine will be looking to come back soon as Glacier Ridge is beginning to feel like a home away from home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

12 July 2023

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

Glacier trip of a lifetime

We enjoyed our Glacier National Park trip very much. This location was very convenient to access the park. The hosts were very helpful in providing pre-trip information.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna F.

10 July 2023

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

Fantastic stay in West Glacier!

We had a fabulous time at this home which is exactly as described. It's incredibly close to the Glacier National Park entrance in West Glacier (basically across the street) which was so convenient for early hikes on the west side of the park. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean and convenient and it was plenty of space for a family of 4 adults. We had a great time and hope to return one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cami C.

30 June 2023

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

Glacier’s doorstep

Home had everything we could need including bear spray and hiking poles. Super convenient to West Glacier entrance. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Houston, Texas, USA

30 June 2023

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

Cozy and Comfortable Cabin

Our family of 4 absolutely loved our stay. The home was very clean, well stocked and organized and had everything we could possibly need for a great stay. My kids said they wanted to live there! We made s’mores by the firepit and played Foosball and monopoly after our epic adventures at Glacier NP. If we are ever in West Glacier again, we would love to stay here again. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Angleton, TX

14 June 2023

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

Best Place To Stay in West Glacier

We loved staying here, it’s private, tucked away in the woods but still close to everything. The owners are sweet and answer immediately when you have a question. They also gave us all the information we needed to access Glacier Park. The house has everything you need to cook, to relax and enjoy your time around a fire pit, beds are very comfortable and just a great place to stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I highly recommend anyone staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

8 June 2023

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

Glacier Park Anniversary Getaway

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while my wife and I visited Glacier Park for our 23rd Anniversary. The home met all of our needs. It was clean, was fully stocked with everything we needed for our adventures in the Park, and best of all was the location literally within walking distance of the West entrance to Glacier. The host was available to answer any questions that we had and even recommended a wonderful steakhouse in Kalispelll for our anniversary dinner. We would definitlely stay in this home again for any future visits we take to Northwestern Montana!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

29 May 2023

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

Perfect location!

We had a lovely time staying here and exploring Glacier! The house could not be in a better location and it had everything we needed and more! Looking forward to coming back with our kiddos someday!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

7 May 2023

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

Glacier Ridge Resort

Was the perfect place to enjoy Glacier National Park. The location to the park is just minutes away. The house has great views of the mountains! Very clean and very well stocked with anything you may need. Kelly and Jeff were awesome hosts made check in process easy and very good communicators.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

12 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful!

Just as we hoped for! Great space, awesomely stocked kitchen, and nice location to Glacier.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim O., Bend, Oregon USA

10 Oct 2022

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

Super!

This is a very nice place at a great location. The hosts are exceptionally well organized and did a great job of getting us directions, access codes etc. in advance of arrival. The kitchen is well stocked and there are resources include hiking poles, bear spray, a library of maps and guidebooks etc. This was a perfect base to spend a few days exploring Glacier.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

21 Sept 2022

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

Great week in Northwest Montana

We had a great week visiting Glacier National Park and the cities on the west side of the park. Our host provided us with a lot of information about the area that helped make our trip better. Tips about park notifications, groceries, restaurants and trip preparation were provided in advance. The property is clean and well-equipped. The location near the west entrance allowed us to quickly enter the park early in the mornings. The rental, check-in and stay went very smoothly. Excellent place to stay for visiting Glacier and Northwest Montana.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

17 Sept 2022

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

Great Stay Near GNP

Awesome location. Very convenient to west entrance to Glacier, just off the highway but secluded from town. Four adults stayed comfortably and had a great stay. Had everything we needed for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Kelly Fear

My family has been blessed to live in Columbia Falls, Montana since 2008. It has been an amazing place to raise a family of five. We cannot think of a better place enjoy the outdoors. If we are not rafting the rivers and paddle boarding the lakes you will find us whipping up some special cuisine in our kitchen.

We enjoy offering a variety of vacation rentals to travelers whether they want to be off the grid in Polebridge , at the West Glacier Entrance or a home on Flathead River.

In 2014 we restored a log cabin vacation rental in Polebridge, MT(#567330) We have enjoyed providing guests with memorable vacations

In 2017 we added River View Retreat riverfront property in Columbia Falls, MT (#959175) for customers who want to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful, private, getaway cabin is conveniently located in the quaint village of West Glacier the gateway to Glacier National Park.
It is close enough to all the action, yet secluded by larch, fir and birch trees with summertime beargrass, wild roses and huckleberries.
The view of Montana Mountains from wall of windows brings the outdoors inside.

What makes this property unique

The benefit of this property is the location. When you arrive at Glacier Ridge Resort you are done traveling and you can start enjoying your vacation right away!