A Night in a Homestead

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cut Bank, MT

Glacier County Museum
‪1 min walk‬
Talking Penguin Statue
‪3 min drive‬
Northern Rockies Medical Center
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Homestead

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Shower and restroom facility

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

The Glacier County Historical Museum, 45-minutes from Glacier National Park, offers you an authentic experience in our reproduction 1917 Maltby Homestead. This is historical tiny living at its best - no frills, just history. Only 8’ x 20,’ the homestead has a full-size bed, wood stove, dry sink, table and chairs. Oil lamps provide light at night. A historian-led tour and discussion is included. A full breakfast is served in the morning.

A historian will meet guests at the homestead for a discussion bringing you into the world of a homesteader. How did a homesteader get free land? What did a typical homesteader raise for crops? Learn about washing clothes using a stone boat, copper boiler, rapid washer, and washtub- and the five mile quest for water. Were all homestead houses this small? Your guide will show you the operation of the woodstove. You may use the woodstove for heating if necessary or to make coffee or tea. Try your hand grinding coffee beans in the grinder.

Come early and have a tour of the museum buildings. The museum grounds will be yours to wander after hours.

Our shower and restroom facility is located a short walk away. Battery-operated lantern will be provided for after-dark visits.

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Amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 10

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cut Bank

Located in Cut Bank, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Talking Penguin Statue is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cut Bank Sports Complex and Main Street City Park.

Cut Bank, MT

What's nearby

Glacier County Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cut Bank Sports Complex - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Talking Penguin Statue - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Northern Rockies Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Cut Bank City Hall - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

Cut Bank Station - 6 min drive
Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪Town Pump - ‬6 min drive
‪Cut Bank Creek Brewery - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Town Pump - ‬3 min drive
‪Big Sky Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Night in a Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Night in a Homestead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Night in a Homestead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Night in a Homestead located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Glacier County Museum and Cut Bank Sports Complex. Talking Penguin Statue and Main Street City Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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28 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was as close to the homestead experience as city slickers like us are likely to get. The cabin is small, tidy, authentic and, naturally, has no air conditioner, TV, refrigerator, etc. The shower/toilet are 75 yards away across the prairie grass. The hosts who run it (and the adjoining county museum) are friendly and accommodating. The director is passionate and knowledgeable about history, but not entirely sensitive to the exhaustion and time constraints of weary travelers. Perhaps he could ask the guests upon arrival if they want the 15 minute, 30 minute, or 2 hour talk, or no talk at all and simply the provide the opportunity to explore the museum and grounds independently.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

About the host

Your host

The Glacier County Historical Museum offers several buildings with exhibits which showcase the history of northcentral Montana on the hi-line. - Lewis & Clark, homesteading, native American artist John L. Clarke, the oil industry, and more!

Why they chose this property

The museum decided to open its doors with this new "Overnight in History" program in late 2020. We are located near Glacier National Park, just off of Hwy 2 outside of Cut Bank, Montana.

What makes this property unique

Our "Overnight in History" program provides guests opportunities to stay in our homestead house, oil worker's house (1935) or the 1981 Burlington Northern caboose. The museum grounds are available to guests to wander around after hours.

The museum, for this program, is labeled as a "guest ranch" - in other words, we are offering an experience. This is not like "glamping." Our amenities are quality, but simple. Our goal is to provide guests with an accurate idea of history.

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