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LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Lakefront cabin with kitchenette and jetted bath

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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West Glacier, MT
  • Place, Amazing Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Distilling Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Looking for the perfect vacation with endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation? You’ve found it. Our guest reviews say it best.

This charming 500 sq. ft. lakeside cabin sits just steps from the water’s edge and offers excellent lake fishing and swimming. The lake is warm, clean, and crystal clear—ideal for a refreshing afternoon dip. Inside, the cabin features a queen-size leather sofa sleeper with a premium memory foam/latex mattress, plus a corner sectional that can comfortably accommodate two adults or kids. After a day of exploring, unwind in the whirlpool bathtub, perfect for soaking tired muscles.

We provide top-quality bedding, linens, and towels, along with an impressive selection of outdoor gear: a canoe, a two-person kayak, four paddleboards, two bicycles, spin and fly fishing rods, backpacks, and ice chests—everything you need for a day on the water or trails.

Nearby activities include hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, ziplining, helicopter tours, horseback riding, rafting, boat tours and rentals, and ATV rentals, all just minutes away.

The cabin is ideally located only 3 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park, 15 miles from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)—with personal shuttle service available—and 2 miles from both the North and Middle Fork rivers.

Please note that the cabin is being renovated as of February 2026. Additional pictures of the kitchen and bathroom will be added as they become available. The main house is not available in 2026.

The park requires a pass during certain times. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

West Glacier

Located in West Glacier, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald. Amazing Fun Center and Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana 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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West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

  • Amazing Fun Center - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Glacier Distilling Company - 4 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Alberta Tourist Information Center - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Flathead River - 5 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Glacier National Park - 5 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 6 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Bear Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glacier National Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunflower Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT RETREAT BY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Flathead River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Glacier National Park and Alberta Tourist Information Center. Glacier View Golf Course and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are great and location is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lakeside cabin, fully stocked with anything you might need. Excellent location for visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill and Jette were very responsive and the house is beautiful. Great location and full of supplies for fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful. The owners were great. The cabin and the lake was unbelievable. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location steps from the lake and close Kalispell, Glacier National Park as well as Flathead river and Whitefish. Bill and Jette were super helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun lake house near west entrance to Glacier

House was perfect. Besides being.close to Glacier National Park, we enjoyed the canoe, kayak, and paddle boards at the house. Hosts were gracious and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Beautiful location on lake, super clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking all day then refreshing lake swim!

We loved our stay and the hosts were communicative and great! Everything we needed was here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away for us. If you like to hike, play golf, then come back to a nice lake house this is

Nice home for the two of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakeside stay near Glacier

We had a wonderful time at this lovely property. The proximity to Glacier National Park was important, but it also was a site anyone would enjoy spending time at. Jette and Bill were gracious and helpful hosts who shared lots of tips and local info.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a great break from texas heat

We loved the mountains, cool air and water. A nice break from the heat to see the beautiful surroundings our nation has to offer. So glad we preserve national parks and surrounding areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

Beautiful property situated on picturesque lake. The host has thought of all your needs. I can wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glacier family trip

We had a great time on our trip and this property was the perfect place for us to stay. it really added to our experience of being in Montana and Glacier National Park. it provided us with lots of space and a secluded place to stay. The lake was warm and was a great place for us to start our days and be able to unwind in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Glacier Lake House

Incredible property with a great location to Glacier National Park. The owners were great and the house was incredibly well kept. In addition to the house, the owners also provided a canoe, kayak, paddle boards, hiking sticks, fishing rods, bear spray, backpacks and pretty much anything else needed for a vacation in the mountains. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joel f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Its fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on Lake 5

The property owners manage the home, and do a great job with communication. We loved the deck on the water and even had a moose swim by! The house is only a few minutes from the West Entrance of GNP.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake front cabin

This cabin is well maintained and fully stocked with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Jette and Bill were fabulous Hosts! The views from The dock are spectacular. Home is located just minutes from Apgar Visitor center. As with older homes, a few oddities (like unexpected steps , low ceiling entering some kitchen eating area and low shower heads) but the place is well maintained and charming. Would absolutely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week on Lake Five

We had a great time staying at the home on Lake Five. We fished and caught our fair share of trout and walleye. Kayaking and canoeing were fun for all of us. Best of all Glacier NP was a short 8 minute drive. Even though the weather was wet and wild for the first day and evening, there is still much to do and see in the park. A great time had by all !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private home on beautiful lake

Historic home on Lake Five well maintained by owners. Functional kitchen with nice cookware and spices, large living room and master suite. Well stocked with outdoor gear and guides. Beautiful yard, deck and dock. Canoe, kayak and fishing poles were much appreciated. Hosts were wonderful. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele N., Spartanburg, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location near Glacier National Park

On a beautiful little lake. House was very clean and owners were very easy to reach and helpful. Kitchen was very well equiped with everything needed. Had just about every kitchen pot and pan and kitchen tool we would ever need. A kayak anc canoe were there for us to use. Comfortable beds. This house was perfect for our week stay with 3 couples. Very happy with this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lakeview House Next to Glacier National Park

This is an amazing house fully equipped with canoe, kayak, paddle board, life jackets, fishing rods, backpacks, picnic chairs, Bear spay - anything you need for hiking, enjoying the lake and fishing. Our teenage boys loved the lake. Glacier National Park West Entrance is 5 min. Kitchen is well stocked. Truly a home away from home! Jette and Bill are most wonderful and helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation!!

We were greeted by our hosts upon our arrival and immediately felt welcomed. We were provided a tour of the property and house with encouragement to contact the hosts if we needed anything at all. Our family of 5 settled in quickly and found the home charming and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable, ample supply of towels were available, and a everything you would need in the well outfitted kitchen. Besides the kitchen, there was a grill and griddle provided that was also put to good use. Being only minutes from the West entrance of Glacier National Park was very convenient. The hosts had coolers, umbrellas, walking sticks and bear spray available if needed. When not at the park, we were able to enjoy canoeing on the beautiful lake. We all agreed we would love to return to this beautiful spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect house for our family vacation. Communication with Jette was amazing. Everything you need is there for you to use! Backpacks, water bottles, fishing gear, canoe, SUPB, kayak, maps, maps, and maps!! Not having AC was not an issue at all since Jette showed us which windows to open at night and close in the morning so the house stays nice and cool. Everything you could possibly need in a kitchen is there. Being on the lake was amazing And only a 5 min drive to the West Entrance to GNP. I’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Five Retreat

Beautiful house on the lake! The deck and dock are amazing. We loved the kayaking, paddle boarding and canoe for fishing. Minutes from West Glacier Entrance. The house had everything you could need, except air conditioning! We knew that going in and weren’t worried, but we stayed during a very warm week. Sleeping in the house at night was very uncomfortable! Bill and Jette were very nice and obviously take great pride in there home. They greeted us on arrival and even texted to ask if we were lost when we didn’t arrive by 4:00. It was a little strange when they came to water during our stay; however, they did ask us what time was most convenient. We were unclear as to whether they would be going inside the house while our belongings were there?? Overall, a good stay and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family adventure base location

We had a wonderful stay at this location. So close to the park with a wonderful lake to enjoy boating on. It was peaceful, beautiful and provided us with absolutely everything we needed!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by jette clark

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We are a retired couple living in Bigfork, Montana with a small ranch raising Arabian horses. The lake cabin is our family vacation and reunion home where we also do family weddings.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the beautiful scenery and being so close to the park.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is very private and scenic and next to Glacier National Park.

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