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

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Glacier Ridge Resort
House and deck facing West Glacier Entrance.  Newly stained deck 2020
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Glacier, MT
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Glacier View Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪6 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

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

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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.


Ring 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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Events, weddings, receptions, reunions or parties are strickly prohibited We do not have a septic permit or parking for large gatherings.
No tents or RV's on the property without the owners permission.
Absolutely no fireworks or firearms to be used on the property .

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

This property does not have any lifts
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.
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West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

  • Alberta Tourist Information Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glacier National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Glacier View Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake McDonald - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Glacier Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Freda s West Glacier Bar - ‬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 Glacier View Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). West Glacier Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Our group of four 60+-year-old adults came to Glacier National Park to visit. We knew some of the park wasn't accessible, but we wanted to get away from the Texas heat. We were not disappointed. The area is beautiful - isolated, clean, and spacious. Our property is part of several other "cabins" in a group but we felt alone thanks to the wonderful trees and surroundings. Our "cabin" was a very nicely appointed home with all the modern amenities that made the stay very simple. There are plenty of stores close by for essentials, food, etc. One last thing, we were absolutely tickled by the friendliness and politeness of the service people we interacted with - from the airport to restaurants. It makes to glad to know manners are not dead in the US! If you've never been to Montana, GO! You will not regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Visit
Perfect for a family exploring Glacier NP. Northern lights were a bonus! Hosts really were good at communicating and very helpful. Great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Glacier
The property is a perfect location to the west entrance of the park and the trees that surround it despite having other homes next to it, offers privacy. Detailed instructions from the hosts address multiple scenarios including loss of power. We had high winds and lights flickering but the home was equipped for such occasions and the hosts checked in on us. The house has everything needed to be comfortable plus some extras! They were also very accommodating with some date shifts I requested. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Ridge Resort
Lovely house. Could not ask for a better location to be able to get into the park early. Stores and restaurants close by. The house was very clean and organized. The beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the coolers and bear spray that we could use. No cable TV, just streaming that we had difficulty getting to work but really did not miss watching TV. Would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for trip to Glacier
Great location. Extra space was nice. Ability to do laundry in the middle of a road trip was helpful. Utilized kitchen and foosball table. Appreciated the helpful tips in the hosts' welcome book. Our family of 4 had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the doorstep to Glacier
This cozy and well-equipped cabin made a perfect launching point for our five days in Glacier National Park. Several excellent restaurants and convenience stores are walking distance away. We also enjoyed walking to the nearby river. We were greeted by a mule deer within an hour of arrival, and we did see the local bear one night. The beds and pillows were comfy, lounge space were good for our tired legs after all-day hiking.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About as close to the Park as you can get
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this rental. Great proximity to the Park with all the comforts of home. I cooked nearly every meal here, and having a washer & dryer was very convenient. I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Glacier Vaca
Me and my wife stayed here. Location is easy access to Glacier NP West. Clean, well equipped cabin. Nothing fancy, but very charming. Trains do come by often and echo through the mountains, but other than that quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Beautiful home with all the amenities you need!! Super close to the park entrance!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stat
The location is perfect and we had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near Glacier National Park
The location of the house is absolutely incredible. Visiting Glacier involves a lot of driving, so it was so nice to be 3 minutes away from the front gate and pop in and out of the park when we wanted to shower or grab some food. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A-Frame House
It is a nice place near to restaurants and a Park entrance. The yard is quite comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. Stay at a wonderful location
Very convenient location. Close to West side of park. Extremely clean, well equipped. Would stay here again without hesitation! Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
INCREDIBLE location for GNP! Perfect! Communication with owners was VG as well. House would've been very comfortable if the gas fireplace had been working. Not the owners' fault; they advised us, but we hit cold weather and it took a LONG time to get the chill out of the air in the house. Would've liked to have seen the deck itself and the deck furniture cleaned up prior to our stay as well. But we give this stay a 5-star rating because of LOCATION! Would recommend this stay to anyone! We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charkes D.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Kelly Fear

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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 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!

Languages:

English