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GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE!

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Lovely front porch for grilling and relaxing in the western exposure...
Well lit path to the outhouse
Northern views and lots of aspens for shade...
View to the west from front porch
Western view from front porch
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 894 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Mountain view
    Mountain viewMountain view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Polebridge, MT
  • Popular LocationGlacier National Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowman Lake25 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake McDonald58 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Outhouse

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE!

Cradled between the Continental Divide and the Whitefish Mountain Range just one mile from the northwest entrance to Glacier National Park is the electricity-free community of Polebridge. Made up of a handful of houses, cabins, a hostel and small ranches along the North Fork Road, the hub of this area is the historic Polebridge Mercantile and its neighboring Northern Lights Saloon—both powered by generators and solar panels (seasonal hours). "The Merc" is a one stop shop for locals and visitors alike and is famous throughout the state and region for its freshly baked goods, sandwiches and authentic personality. Just a stone's throw from the Wild & Scenic North Fork Flathead River you'll find our quaint "Cutthroat Cabin" is the ideal location for those looking to get away from it all or a launching point for your next Glacier National Park adventure. Here you'll find access to unlimited outdoor recreation from fly fishing to hiking to wildlife viewing and more, all the while enjoying the amazing views of the surrounding Northern and Canadian Rockies. The Cutthroat Cabin, named for NW Montana's native westslope cutthroat trout, is rustic, clean and comfortable with propane lights, oven and range, a hand-pump well in the kitchen and an antique wood burning stove. The bathroom is an outhouse. There is no electricity, the cabin is lit by propane wall sconces and portable propane and battery powered lanterns. There is no cell service or internet access. There is a public computer at the Mercantile and Wi-Fi available at nearby Home Ranch Bottoms. Quite possibly the cutest little outhouse in Polebridge too!

Property manager

John Middleton
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
No cats. Well behaved dogs OK, additional $25 per

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Polebridge

Located in Polebridge, this cabin is in a rural area. Huckleberry Mt. Trailhead and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glacier National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Polebridge, MT

What's nearby

  • Glacier National Park - 7 min drive
  • Bowman Lake - 25 min drive
  • Kintla Lake - 52 min drive
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 57 min drive
  • Lake McDonald - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Ranch Bottoms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Polebridge Mercantile - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Northern Lights Saloon & Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE! located?

This family-friendly Polebridge cabin is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Glacier National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Bowman Lake is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polebridge jewel
Wonderful stay with family! Hope our next stay is a bit longer. Beautiful area and hikes at Bowman and Kintla were superb. Very relaxing off the grid vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Great Place
Cabin nice getaway and completely as advertised. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H., Flagstaff, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We love this cabin! Private, quiet, serene. Just what we needed. Thanks again cut throat cabin! We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun, relaxing spot to unplug for a few days
We loved this off-grid spot in Polebridge. It was so quiet and my favorite part was sitting on the porch in the morning with coffee and treats from the Merc, watching birds and listening to the breeze blowing the aspen trees. We are campers and backpackers so pumping water, lack of electricity, and outhouse were not a problem for us at all! Super comfortable place to relax and unwind and explore the North Fork area. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rooney J., Lewistown, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the perfect base camp
Thanks again - always awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sponge bath time
We enjoyed the cabin, the first night when I said they would have to take a sponge bath, "What"! After educating them on how to do a sponge bath all went great for all other baths. Pumping water was new to them, and the 13- and 12-year-old just loved that we were close enough to the Mercantile that they could walk there each evening. I do need an address to return the stuffed bat to you, somehow it was in a suitcase when I started my 2 days of laundry. Thanks for the wonderful place to stay and learn from.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candeta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Christmas Ever
We love staying at this property where we can totally disconnect and be with eachother without distractions
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very private and cozy place to be.
GLACIER GLAMPING! STEPS FROM THE POLEBRIDGE MERCANTILE doesn't get any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall finale
Hard to beat the North Fork in the fall. We had a great time at the cabin playing games and roasting marshmallows. My boys (3 and 6) love the place. Thank you very much for sharing it with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Cute cabin in the woods
This was a very cute and cozy cabin. It was harder with the kids being so young (4yo and 10mo), but we made it work! The multi levels and trying to get the kitchen water pump to work was the hardest part. Dog friendly is always a plus! Def no service, no water, no electricity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Getaway
We had a great time. Traveled with two dogs and they had plenty of room to run around. Although the Merc does not sell tokens for showers this year, everything else is as advertised. If you are looking ro get away and unplug, this is the place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cabin and best location!!
We had the best time at the cutyroat cabin! We really loved walking down to the mercantile and the saloon! Our son loved the loft and we loved being able to bring our dogs too! So close to glacier and all of our favorite areas! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sweet off-the-grid experience
This was a perfect getaway location for our family. Without power, cell phone service, or WiFi, we were truly "unavailable" for the week. The water pump and outhouse made us feel like we had stepped way back in time, but the propane fridge, stove, and lights was a big step up from camping. They had a nice array of spices, good kitchen knives, and an outdoor grill to assiss with food preparation. The beds were clean and very comfortable. A book on Glacier National Park also came in handy. The location was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gale F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
See the guest book at the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rooney J., Lewistown, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always amazing
Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time staying in the cabin and visiting the area.
The rental process was easy and everything was taken care of when we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
We had a great week at this cabin! It's well stocked and comfortable beds while still experiencing a "camping" experience. The host is very responsive and it was a great experience overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Polebridge/North Glacier/Flathead National Forrest location.
Quaint, accommodating, amazing location! Host is extremely responsive and accommodating. Amazing property everyone should experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
We love our stay in Polebridge. The cabin was clean, warm, cozy and adorable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

PJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back!
The Cutthroat Cabin was perfect for an all too brief stay in the always magical Polebridge. John and Amy provided great check-in and stay info. We left wishing we had at least a couple more nights and are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in Polebridge
I would highly recommend this cabin for a group looking to stay in the North Fork/Polebridge area. The cabin is spacious, well-kept, and has a beautiful yard and firepit area. Within easy walking distance of the Mercantile and Saloon, but far enough away to be totally isolated from all the bustle around the Mercantile itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Guillermo T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A little unpleasant smell coming from the Latrine outside but overall great house to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M., Virginia MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simplicity is the gift....
I love the Polebridge community and am grateful to have found this simple place to stay during my most recent visit. We really enjoyed our stay and found the place to have lots of character and charm through its simplicity. My nephew who is 10 loved the place and still talks about it. Thanks for allowing us to stay...I will be back again. If you are looking for a quiet, simple place with an owner who communicates and cares, this is the place for you. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

akers189

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
My wife and I stayed at the cabin while we also camped at Quartz Lake in Glacier Park. The cabin was super clean and spacious. The propane lamps were enough to keep us warm, we never used the wood stove. The beds and pillows were super soft. We could not get the water pump to work but we had our own water, so no loss. They have firewood there for purchase if you need it, again, the propane lamps keep you plenty warm. The Mercantile store is walking distance but the road was a little muddy so we drove. The owners responded immediately leading up to the trip which was very reassuring. If we return to Polebridge in the future, we will for sure come back to Cutthroat Cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polebridge 2021
Great cabin right in Polebridge. Not to close to the Merc. or the lights o as to hear the noise just far enough to really enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Middleton

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Amy and John Middleton live in the quaint resort town of Whitefish, Montana. Since discovering Polebridge 15 years ago, it has always been a favorite destination to "get away from it all." Their love of the outdoors makes "The Cutthroat Cabin" (named after the beloved westslope cutthroat trout that inhabit the surrounding rivers and lakes) the perfect destination for people who share their passion for the pristine wilderness areas around northwest Montana.

Why they chose this property

Perfect for a weekend getaway or base camp for extended outdoor pursuits.

What makes this property unique

Listen to the river and relax, relax, relax!

Languages:

English

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