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Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.

Holiday home in Columbia Falls with water park and free breakfast

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 595.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Big Sky Waterpark
  • Place, House of Mystery and Montana Vortex
  • Place, Meadow Lake Golf Course
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living room and kitchen

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stand alone bathroom.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.

COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN GLORY is a cheerful and Bright, peaceful and quiet stand alone house with wide open spaces, in the countryside, with the beautiful Columbia mountains right in front of the house with glorious sunrise and sunset views from a big deck. It is very close to the town of Columbia falls and not far from the city of Kalispell, whitefish, Big fork . GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, AIRPORT, hiking/ biking/ kayaking , water park, zip lines, gift shops, restaurants and other hot tourist spots are close by. You are pampered with soft luxurious comfy beds with air conditioning of all the bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms. BREAKFAST ITEMS are provided like bread,butter, jam, cereals, milk and orange juice or Apple juice, COFFEE and TEA. We now serve FARM FRESH EGGS from our own free ranging chickens ( No roosters). Oil for cooking, salt, pepper, sugar, spices, condiments and much more are all provided. The side by side fridge is spacious. Laundry detergent and dish detergent is provided too. We have installed a water filtration system and now offer great tasting never ending supply of Reverse Osmosis water. WE PROVIDE ONE BEAR SPRAY TOO. aha! Additional bear spray will be provided by request and will cost $15 only. There is parking for 5 or more Vehicles, a spacious patio with furniture, BBQ grill and a fire pit. We do have all the necessary requisites for outdoor bbq like charcoal, lighting fluid and wood for the fire pit. Do make use of all the amenities provided. This year we have changed our internet provider and upgraded our speed from 10mb to the maximum speed of 50mb available in our area. The only addition done to our place this past year is building a garage to the south of the stand alone house. We have built a red wood picket fence and a chain link fence around the property to give additional privacy to our house guests and add some layer of protection. The house is surrounded by 1.5 acres of open wide grasslands on the South, West and North side of the house. The East side is the parking area ( towards the Mountains). We are aware that you are on vacation and so don’t want to burden you with unnecessary rules or cleaning instructions. Feel free to call us for any questions. Please do read our manual that will instruct you where the lights switches are, good places to hike and different restaurants near by to eat at, and for any emergency telephone numbers you might need. We hope our guests have a restful and relaxing day at this peaceful and cozy home especially after an eventful day of hiking or biking or visiting our beautiful mountains and lakes.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in the mountains. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Glacier Lanes and Casino and Willow's HuckleberryLand are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Waterpark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Glacier Ziplines - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cowgirl Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gunsight Saloon - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Sky Waterpark and within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead River and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Glacier Ziplines and Glacier Lanes and Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was comfortable and so close to Glacier
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a base to go hiking in Yellowstone. We found the ideal location in Gardiner. The apartment was perfect for our needs . The host, Marie, was extremely helpful and accommodating. There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like . Pretty sure we’ll try to book there again if we come this way in the future .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not ask for better host. Fresh eggs in the morning was the best. This place was exactly as advertised conveniently located to the west side of Glacier National Park. We would highly recommend and stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

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

Perfect!

Gary & Christina were so helpful & pleasant. The mountain views were amazing. So close to the east side of Glacier National Park & neighboring towns to visit. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Toni D.

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

Great stay!

The location and house were perfect. Short drive to west glacier, and a cute town for dinner and drinks! The house had everything we needed and the hosts were attentive and informative. The beds weren’t the most comfortable, but I would still recommend the stay regardless!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave N.

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

Clean house and good location for Glacier Park

Nice and clean home about 15 minutes from West Glacier entrance. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Not a very scenic location but perfect for a stay for Glacier Park. We would stay here again if we visit Glacier another time. No complaints for our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

RoseAnn H., Oak View, CA

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

Absolutely charming and so well-equiped!

This place is in a great location and the hosts have really gone above and beyond to make sure your every need is met! So many great personal touches and items are provided. Their kindness really made our stay enjoyable, in spite of windy, rainy and cold weather at the beginning of our stay. Definitely 5+!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen R.

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

Columbia Mountain Glory

Enjoyed our stay. Gary & Christina were good hosts providing bear spay for our hikes, fresh eggs from their roaming chickens, fridge additionally stocked with milk, bread, and orange juice. Also Keurig options, and R/O water. We appreciated the email communications prior to our arrival that supplied tips about things to see and places to go. Also liked the coffee table full of current maps and information.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

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

Columbia Falls -close to west glacier entrance

About 15-20 minutes to GNP west entrance. Hosts were very attentive. We had four adults. The house had everything we needed. The second bedroom is in the smaller side- our couple in that room had to keep their luggage in the living room. The master bedroom was plenty spacious. Christina made sure we had fresh eggs, orange juice, milk, bananas and bear spray (one canister) for hiking. The hosts live nearby and do come to the house (there is a detached garage and chicken coup) every day to water flowers and put the chickens in and out- this was not a problem for us- I vaguely recall a review that made this a negative-I’m not sure why. Christina replenished our egg supply- leaving us a fresh dozen and messaging to say she had left them at the front door. Gary gave us some information on local hikes. Getting in the house was easy- cleanup to check out was easy. The shower valves were a little tricky to get the temp correct. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this for a group of 2 couples or two adults with a couple of kids. The proximity to GNP was great for our visit. And Christina and Gary are very kind - it’s evident they want their guests to be comfortable and not need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

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

Good location near Glacier

More a country atmosphere (there are chickens) with a very loving homey feel to the decor of home. Please note the bears over the bedroom door to the left. Good touch for being near Glacier. Fresh chicken eggs were supplied for our breakfasts along with coffee, juice, milk,1 box of cereal, and a loaf of bread along with butter and jelly. Small outdoor charcoal grill was fine for our group of 4 adults. We did eat supper one night out on the deck. We didn’t use the outdoor fire pit but it and wood were available. Having spices available was a nice addition. Smiths grocery store is only a few miles away. We took the room air conditioners off eco mode after the first night and it was more like white noise not waking us each time the air conditioner turned on. Having 2 bathrooms and bedrooms worked well for us. Our hosts were very nice and helpful. They even lent us bear spray to keep us safe on our hikes. Home was clean and everything was in good working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thorougly enjoyed our stay here!! The home is lovely, with everything you need to make your stay comfortable from tolietries, fresh linens, extra towels, information about how to use everything in the home and local recommendations for activities and restaurants. It is also close to the national park and restaurants, grocery store and gas stations. We had the pleasure of meeting the hosts Gary and Christina, they are very kind and welcoming. The farm fresh eggs from their chickens they provided us were delicious! When we come back to Glacier National Park we will definitely stay here again and we highly recommend it to others visiting the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!!! Gary and Christina were soHelpful!!! They shared so much information about the area. The house was adorable with all their special touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cozy house, as described. Loved the fresh chicken eggs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We totally enjoyed our stay at this location. The home was nicely appointed and most enjoyable. The kitchen was stocked with the proper cooking utensils, dishes and plates.The location is perfect for 4 people. More than that would be tight.We loved the provided breakfast foods and used ecerything provided.We highly recomend this location and please note Maria and Gary are great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Fabulous stay in Columbiafalls

Christine and Gary were superb hosts. The property was wonderful. Clean and well stocked. The provided food and toiletries were a great bonus. We really enjoyed the farm fresh eggs and home made huckleberry jam. really enjoyed the
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

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

Comfortable Housing

The home was very cozy. The owners were very available to answer any questions. They allowed us to check in early as the home was ready before the listed check in time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

Gary and Christine were excellent hosts-the sweetest people! From the breakfast supplies to the travel and food recommendations, everything was spot on. If you want a place that feels a little like home and is hard to leave-then stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Mountain Getaway

This place was perfect for us. 2 adults, 2 teens. The beds were comfortable, the 2 bathrooms were a HUGE plus, washer and dryer being there was helpful! You get fresh farm eggs and other breakfast items upon arrival. Gary and Christina-thank you!! We hope to be back :) we also forgot something and they were kind enough to ship it to us. Forever grateful. Very amazing hosts! everytnkng!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Amazing home

We had a wonderful time here. The owners were very nice and helpful. The home was supplied like you never left your house. They had a huge yard which my kids loved. Very close to Glacier National Park, about 20 minutes, easy, quick drive. Centrally located for all your needs. Wonderful home, definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

Great Property

We enjoyed our time in Columbia Falls. House was welcoming and comfortable. The breakfast provided was wonderful. Owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

JoeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was a challenge to find because there was no signage on the road. The property condition was poor because there was something wrong with the bed. It would shake uncontrollably. The handle in the shower wasn't screwed down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Phenomenal stay near Glacier

Our group has a wonderful experience staying at Christina's home. She met us when we arrived with fresh eggs from their chickens (who you will see around the property during your stay) and helped us get acquainted with the property. She was very communicative and responded to questions very promptly, went above and beyond to make us comfortable and was incredibly accommodating with a late check-out. The home is very close to Glacier: 20min to Apgar (the westernmost access point to Glacier National Park) with lots of places to get huckleberry desserts (if you're here in August) on the way to the park. Also was 5min drive to the nearest supermarket (Smith's) and 5min drive to gas. We were working from home some days and Christina upgraded the wifi ahead of our stay (again, going above and beyond). Wifi was fast and reliable the whole time, definitely enough for 4 people to use simultaneously. Very well stocked kitchen with all the utensils, pots and pans, spices, multiple coffee makers, knives, towels, everything you could need to cook for multiple people almost every day of our stay. Would 100% stay here again and will recommend to all of our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Glacier Trip

The property works well as a base for access to the west side of Glacier National park. Our hosts were courteous and considerate.This included an earlier check in time. There was also a lot of basics in the pantry for guests. A nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shireen M.

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

Great hospitality

The owners really went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great. The refrigerator was stocked with milk, juice, bread and fresh eggs from their chickens which they replenished during our stay. They were so friendly and wanted to make sure our stay was great. The deck is spacious and a great spot to enjoy the view of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Christina Watne

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My husband and myself would like to be known as friendly and welcoming hosts. We love Montana, her mountains and lakes and we spend a lot of time outdoors, boating, canoeing, fishing or hiking.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property because it was a stand alone property that had a breath taking view of the Columbia mountains with views of both Sunrise and sunset. We also are in the windy corridor and love hearing the wind swoosh by.

What makes this property unique

Very close to the Airport, Columbia falls town, with the Columbia mountains upfront. The flathead river is a mile away, a water park almost next door. The Glacier National park is a bare 15 mins drive away.

Languages:

English

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