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Modern Mountain Cabin across Glacier NP & Izaak Walton Inn. Incl Wifi & Laundry
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Essex, MT
- Walton Ranger Station14 min walk
- Hungry Horse Reservoir
- Glacier National Park33 min drive
- Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Glacier Room
1 Queen Bed
Great Bear Room
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Primary Suite
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
2nd Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
En Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Half Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Modern Mountain Cabin across Glacier NP & Izaak Walton Inn. Incl Wifi & Laundry
Introducing the Ursa Cabin--a recently built modern cabin located across from Glacier National Park's Southern boarder and half-way between West Glacier and East Glacier.
Large east-facing windows look directly into Glacier National Park and the Ole Creek Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views from either the upper or lower decks or spacious living room.
The home includes 3 dedicated bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 large decks, family room (with a TV for movies, TV shows, and games), large living room with 18' ceiling, gas fireplace, fully loaded kitchen (including plates, bowls, cups, mugs, flatware, utensils, and more), gas oven/stove, dishwasher, large refrigerator, microwave oven, high-efficiency front-loading washer and dryer, wireless internet throughout, high-end linens and luxury mattresses and pillows. This home also is a smart home allowing preset and remote control for lighting and appliances.
The home is located walking distance to the historic Izaak Walton Inn (Closed for Summer 2023). Explore miles of trails in the Great Bear Wilderness or venture a hike up Scalplock Mountain near the Walton Ranger Station in Glacier National Park.
Access is easy with parking in the driveway included.
Please note:
1. The home is located in Essex, MT at the southern edge of Glacier National Park between West Glacier and East Glacier. Travel time starting from the home to either town is 30 minutes.
2. The closest airport is Glacier Park International Airport (GPI or FCA depending on who you ask) about an hour away.
3. You CAN arrive via Amtrak via station stop Essex (ESM). The property is a 20-minute walk from the station.
4. There is NO cell phone service. If your phone supports Wi-Fi calling, you likely will be able to receive text messages when connected to Wi-Fi; check with your carrier. A house phone is available for emergency use only. Long-distance calls made during your stay will be billed accordingly.
5. There is strong Wi-Fi throughout the home to support web browsing and email. The backbone has been upgraded to Starlink Satellite Internet which provides sufficient bandwidth for streaming but is not guaranteed. We also provide a large digital library of movies and shows.
6. There is no cable/satellite TV available. If you have a streaming TV subscription, you MAY have success using this instead. There is an included HDMI switch to support personal devices (i.e. game consoles, laptops). Real-time online gaming is NOT supported.
7. The entire home is spray-foam insulated making it extremely noise-resistant. Evening train traffic from Amtrak and BNSF does occur, but noise is minimal inside.
Large east-facing windows look directly into Glacier National Park and the Ole Creek Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views from either the upper or lower decks or spacious living room.
The home includes 3 dedicated bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 large decks, family room (with a TV for movies, TV shows, and games), large living room with 18' ceiling, gas fireplace, fully loaded kitchen (including plates, bowls, cups, mugs, flatware, utensils, and more), gas oven/stove, dishwasher, large refrigerator, microwave oven, high-efficiency front-loading washer and dryer, wireless internet throughout, high-end linens and luxury mattresses and pillows. This home also is a smart home allowing preset and remote control for lighting and appliances.
The home is located walking distance to the historic Izaak Walton Inn (Closed for Summer 2023). Explore miles of trails in the Great Bear Wilderness or venture a hike up Scalplock Mountain near the Walton Ranger Station in Glacier National Park.
Access is easy with parking in the driveway included.
Please note:
1. The home is located in Essex, MT at the southern edge of Glacier National Park between West Glacier and East Glacier. Travel time starting from the home to either town is 30 minutes.
2. The closest airport is Glacier Park International Airport (GPI or FCA depending on who you ask) about an hour away.
3. You CAN arrive via Amtrak via station stop Essex (ESM). The property is a 20-minute walk from the station.
4. There is NO cell phone service. If your phone supports Wi-Fi calling, you likely will be able to receive text messages when connected to Wi-Fi; check with your carrier. A house phone is available for emergency use only. Long-distance calls made during your stay will be billed accordingly.
5. There is strong Wi-Fi throughout the home to support web browsing and email. The backbone has been upgraded to Starlink Satellite Internet which provides sufficient bandwidth for streaming but is not guaranteed. We also provide a large digital library of movies and shows.
6. There is no cable/satellite TV available. If you have a streaming TV subscription, you MAY have success using this instead. There is an included HDMI switch to support personal devices (i.e. game consoles, laptops). Real-time online gaming is NOT supported.
7. The entire home is spray-foam insulated making it extremely noise-resistant. Evening train traffic from Amtrak and BNSF does occur, but noise is minimal inside.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Suitable for children 13 years of age and OLDER.
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 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
Essex
Located in Essex, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Walton Ranger Station is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Staircase Falls and Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Essex, MT
What's nearby
- Walton Ranger Station - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Glacier National Park - 33 min drive - 53.8 km
- Apgar Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 56.8 km
- Lake McDonald - 39 min drive - 57.8 km
- Two Medicine Lake - 60 min drive - 80.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Glacier Haven Cafe - 6 min drive
- Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - 7 min walk
- DormHouse - 4 min walk
- Healthy Haven Cafe - 6 min drive
- Dining Car Restaurant - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by William and Melissa

We grew up in the midwest and live near New York City. Nothing prepared us for the enormity of the mountains and we fell in love with the area. We visit as much as we can but decided to share our home with others as we can't be here on a full-time basis.
Why they chose this property
We visited Glacier National Park a few years ago on a whirlwind tour with some friends, fell in love with the area, but didn't get enough. So we returned the following year and the trend has continued. We fondly remember visiting Essex for the first time all those years ago by car, arriving and departing by train the following year, and all the visits since. We vividly remember walking along the Izaak Walton Inn Road on our way to the Walton Ranger Station across US Highway 2 to hike up Scalplock in Glacier National Park. We noticed beautiful cabins and sweet homes along the way and even saw one house being built. Little did we know then that we would buy that cabin and become part of the community we were walking through.
What makes this property unique
A modern rustic cabin in a small community centered around the Izaak Walton Inn, the railroad it was originally built to support in the heart of Montana's eastern front of the Rocky Mountains. Located along the southern edge of Glacier National Park, the cabin has central access to various parts of Glacier National Park. It's about halfway between the West Glacier entrance and the town of East Glacier. It's only about a one hour drive to the Flathead Valley communities of Kalispell and Whitefish and even less time to Columbia Falls. Located near the continental divide, access to a historic Inn, and arrival by plane/train/automobile make this place special for any adventurous traveler.
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