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Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Flathead Lake Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy your getaway and explore with Glacier Park as your back yard. Book now!

We have a no pet policy at Glacier Retreat for allergy purposes.
Welcome to your home away from home at Glacier Retreat. The beauty and activities are endless.
No ticket to the park? No worries. There are a few different options of getting into the park without a ticket. People are allowed into the park after 3 pm. It stays light until 11 so there is a lot of time to explore the park. If you are early birds, you can get into the park before 6 am.
This rental house is surrounded by national forest. Great for peaceful, quiet nights.
Easy one and a half mile walk to Flathead river where you can fish, have a picnic, or just relax.
8 minute drive to the West entrance to Glacier National Park.
Glacier National park has something for everyone. There are horse back riding tours, and helicopter tours. They offer a free shuttle from the visitor center to the top of the pass. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery while letting someone else do the driving. They have rafting tours with some including dinner along the rivers edge. There is wildlife and so many hikes ranging from extreme to easy strolls. There is plenty of picnic places in the park. Lake McDonald offers paddle boards and kayaks to rent for a day on the lake. There are plenty of gift shops to stroll through to take home a souvenir.
About 30 minutes from Whitefish where there is shopping, bars, and restaurants.
About 45 minutes to Big Mountain ski resort where there is snow skiing in winter and hiking in the summer. The views up Big mountain are amazing.
About 45 minutes to Lakeside featuring Flathead Lake and swimming access to the lake. Charter a fishing boat and fish for the day on Flathead lake, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi.
About 15 minutes to Hungry Horse Dam where there is boating, fishing, and swimming.
About 30 minutes to historic downtown Kalispell.
About 30 minutes to Big Fork where there is shopping, food and breweries on the Flathead lake.
This is just the beginning. Columbia Falls has a big water slide that has mini golf, a rock wall and you can bring your own food for a barbecue. There is a wooden maze to keep your mind sharp. The house of mystery will leave you in mystery. Enjoy so many huckleberry food items from ice cream, pies, fudge to jams and candies. Flathead lake has boat tours to enjoy, as well as beach access to swim. After a day out exploring Montana, sit back and relax on the front porch of Glacier retreat. Come enjoy Montana's Big Sky and beautiful scenery.
Check out time 11:00 am
Check in time 4:00 pm

Property manager

Gina Baker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Due to many with allergies, no pet policy
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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 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

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana and Amazing Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake Winery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spoon Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Glacier National Park - 20 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carolyn's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Glacier Distillery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy your getaway and explore with Glacier Park as your back yard. Book now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your getaway and explore with Glacier Park as your back yard. Book now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your getaway and explore with Glacier Park as your back yard. Book now!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your getaway and explore with Glacier Park as your back yard. Book now! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead Lake Winery, Flathead River and Spoon Lake. Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable stay in a cabin near Glacier Park
We had a delightful stay while visiting Glacier. The cabin was immaculate. Cleanliness is important to us and it exceeded our expectations. We had our long term friends from Washington State meet us there. The cabin was perfect for our needs. The two separate bathrooms were a plus. The beds were comfortable and we all slept great. We also enjoyed the large table for evenings with a puzzle or games.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location for Glacier
Nice, clean, location close to the park. I thought it was more isolated but it was in a neighborhood. It was very quiet though. 2 good size bedrooms and baths. Coffee was provided which was great. No soap for a shower or bath but that was the only thing we lacked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended
Short layover while visiting Glacier. Pro: Gina is great. Prosecco on counter is nice touch. Pro: Nice, clean space Small nit: no check in info prior to arrival. Not a big deal for us. Gina arrived about 10m after we arrived. Small nit: the mixed towel collection caught my eye. Not a big deal and definitely happens with other VRBOs but such an easy fix in the era of AmazonBasics. Note that neighbors are not the tidiest, one a logger and another with yard of junk and hay bailing equipment. Also note not the best if you are looking for screaming Wi-Fi, but you are next to Glacier so shouldn’t be a priority anyway. Overall, good place to stay. Only took off a star for check in and another for neighbors. 5 stars for all other categories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Cabin
We stayed here one night prior to visiting West Glacier, the cabin is comfortable, warm and beds are very comfortable. Clean and overall a lovely stay! Gina was very communicative as well and sure we didn’t need anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location to Glacier
It was a nice location for getting to Glacier. Good place to relax at end of long day. Nothing fancy but suited us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Stay
The location was perfect for a Glacier NP visit. The house had everything that we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Vacation
Spacious living room and kitchen. Everything was very clean. We're had a group of 8 people so having 2 bathrooms was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Park Trip
Was perfect home base for our Glacier Park trip. Super clean, everything we needed. Hosts were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We enjoyed our stay at the Glacier Retreat! The proximity to West Glacier is really great and allowed us flexibility to come and go from the park. The house had everything we needed. Gina is great and she gave us some suggestions on places to go/see. If we ever make it back to Glacier we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Retreat
Loved it, just wished we could have stayed longer! Clean, nice and close to Glacier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Nice Property
Great location and very nice property. Host was great and helpful. Perfect place for 2 couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay for our family
We really enjoyed our stay here for 4 nights. The house had everything we needed. Plenty of space for the three of us. The kitchen and grill were great. The house was very clean. The neighborhood was quiet and convenient to Glacier National Park (about 15 min away). We picked up groceries nearby in Columbia Falls. My son loved fishing and catching some small lake trout near the Blankenship bridge only 5 minutes away. Gina was quick to respond to messages and check-in was very easy. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Getaway
We had great time.There was plenty of space I had an amazing sleep. Loved the large dinner table all 7 of us together with no phones. Very clean. Close to Glacier National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome accommodations
Perfect location to explore Glacier National Park. Just 15 minutes from the west entrance. Well equipped and clean. Having 2 bathrooms was very important. Gina was available when we needed her and communicated as needed. Only complaint the WiFi was intermittent. But the idea was to not be tuned into electronics… right?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Gina was great — super responsive and kind. Kitchen was well stocked and place was clean. Two full bathrooms, a porch, and a gas grill worked out great. Proximity to Glacier was fantastic. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liesl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Glacier National Park
This place had everything we needed for an overnight before heading into the park. The owner was super easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location near Park
The property was very clean and location was convenient. Great communication with Gina. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location
Great place to stay. Location was great for going to the park and local towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Retreat
Gina was such a good host. She was very responsive and attentive to our needs. She recommended local shops and gave us advice for entering Glacier. Highly recommend her and her cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay by West Glacier
We spent two nights here during our family vacation to Glacier National Park. This place worked perfect for us and met all of our needs. The setting was quiet and peaceful, the kitchen well-stocked, and the beds comfortable. Gina was very friendly and helpful, giving us tips for places to try. We would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
This was a beautiful place very relaxing! We Had A Great Time.!! Very Private.!!The Host Gina awesome so kind and welcoming, made us feel right at home! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan & Jill W., Forrest, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
This house was a gem for our family of 8. The house looks small from the outside but felt roomy and homey on the inside. The design is neat and simple, an open setup. Everything is clean and tasteful, all hardwood and tile floors, no extra cluttery decor. We were thrilled at the long kitchen table with benches as it's rare to find a table that fits us with room to spare. Gina responded to my questions almost immediately which is so helpful when traveling. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Home Base for Glacier Family Vaca!
This property is amazing! Everything is extremely clean and tidy. The open concept was great for my 1 year old to play. The full bath with a tub was perfect as well. There are two bathrooms and you can run both at the same time with warm water. The softened water was a really nice plus! Gina is a great host, from inquiring about staying, to the day we left, she stayed in contact with us and ensured we had everything that we needed even the day she was on vacation herself. That was impressive! You can tell she genuinely cares about ensuring you have an amazing time. The kitchen was well stocked to include two crockpots which was great hiking all day and coming home to an easy meal. The town is really close by to get groceries which was RARE when we were looking to find a place to stay. It’s quiet and peaceful during the day and night yet 5 minutes from the West Glacier gate. This is the only rental property around so there’s not a ton of traffic, it’s peaceful. Being able to park and drive right up to the home is another major plus for loading and unloading the car everyday. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying the nature and quiet breeze and cuddling up on the couches and watching movies.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great spot for a little getaway that’s close to Glacier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gina Baker

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We are a family who loves everything that Montana has to offer and wanted to share that with others. We live close to the vacation home so we are available to help where we can.

Why they chose this property

This area is so beautiful we knew others would want to enjoy it as well. Enjoy all the luxuries of home, but surrounded by the beauty and quietness of nature. This house is cozy and has all the amenities of home. Enjoy cooking out and eating on the covered deck.

What makes this property unique

This house is nestled in trees which can be enjoyed relaxing on the large front covered deck. Bring nothing but your clothes, this house has everything needed to have a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The grocery store is a ten minute drive.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests