The Boathouse on the shores of Lake McDonald Glacier National Park

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Enjoy Lake McDonald out your front door Boat not included in rental

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

West Glacier, MT

Lake McDonald
‪13 min walk‬
Apgar Visitor Center
‪19 min walk‬
Glacier National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Skip the hassle with entering the park daily by staying inside Glacier National Park. Our quiet cozy location inside Glacier National Park, steps to Lake Mcdonald pristine glacial lake. Enjoy coming back from your GNP adventures to your own private rock beach with outstanding views of the garden wall. The Boathouse offers a private master bedroom with king bed and seperate loft area bedroom with two twin beds all accessible by seperate staircases. Each bedroom offers views of Lake McDonald. The loft twin bedroom also features a private deck and Hulu TV. The main level has a large full bath and full kitchen for all your cooking needs. Our living area features a comfortable area to relax from a day in the park with a dining area. Our place is surrounded by an old cedar forest with views of the Garden wall too. Enjoy your own private beach on the shores of Lake McDonald. Boat rentals are available in Apgar. We do not offer use of owners private boats or the boat in the picture for rental use.

Additional guests must be approved by manager. Max total guest for our rental is 4 guests.

This property does not allow pets or smoking inside.

Note: This property is located inside GNP on the West side of the park but is located near Apgar Village outside of the reservation ticket check point inside the park.This property does require a timed Going to the Sun Vehicle reservation ticket to access points from Apgar Village check station to Logan's pass on the West Side of the park. You will need to purchase a National Parks Pass and a vehicle reservation ticket for any park entrance gates inside the park you wish to access. I.e. Many Glacier, Northfork, Polebridge, West Side of Going to the Sun Road.

At time of reservation, we do require reserved guest to sign a rental agreement. Our confirmation email will include the link to the agreement from Glacier View Vacation Rentals.

2026 Reservations: We will open our calendar to all 2026 reservations starting August 1st, 2025. Please check back with us, to reserve your spot with us.

Property manager

Christie Dunn Glacier View Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

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English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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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

About the area

West Glacier

West Glacier is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center. Glacier Anglers and Amazing Fun Center are also worth visiting.

West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

Lake McDonald - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Apgar Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Glacier National Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Glacier View Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana - 25 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

West Glacier Station - 6 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Freda s West Glacier Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Crown of the Continent Discovery Center - ‬8 min drive
‪Wandering Gringo Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Belton Grill Dining Room & Tap Room - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse on the shores of Lake McDonald Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse on the shores of Lake McDonald Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse on the shores of Lake McDonald Glacier National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boathouse on the shores of Lake McDonald Glacier National Park located?

Situated in West Glacier, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake McDonald and Apgar Visitor Center. Glacier National Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Christie Dunn Glacier View Vacation Rentals

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