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Glacier Gateway Escape

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Dining
Terrace/patio
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, House of Mystery and Montana Vortex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Glacier Gateway Escape

Come enjoy Montana in this central located home. 20 minutes to West Glacier, 15 minutes to downtown Whitefish, 20 minutes to Kalispell, Bigfork, and Flathead Lake. Very convenient for your GNP day trips.
Our country home is a peaceful place to relax during your Montana vacation.
It will be fully stocked with all your cooking/ kitchen needs. Large 6 burner stove and dinning table are perfect for big meals. Bathrooms have shampoo/ toilet paper and towels.
Step out and enjoy our very large backyard and patio with beautiful views of Columbia Mountain and the Gateway to Glacier National Park.
Large parking area with gated fenced yard.
Owners live on other side of property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Glacier National Park and Whitefish Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stumptown Ice Den or Glacier Bank Park. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Flathead River - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Glacier Ziplines - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gunsight Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Gateway Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glacier Gateway Escape ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Gateway Escape ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glacier Gateway Escape ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glacier Gateway Escape located?

Located in the heart of Columbia Falls, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Sky Waterpark, Flathead River and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Glacier Ziplines is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great spot!

We loved our time here…house was perfect and the location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Great stay in Columbia Falls

We had such a great experience in this property! The house was ready early so we got to check in early, it was fully stocked with all the kitchen essentials and the beds were very comfortable! Would definitely recommend to any family with kids or a group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

A great family vacation

This was our first VRBO experience. The owner communicated with us from day one until check out. The home was just what we needed for our Montana vacation. Close to everything, great view of the mountains from the back porch, a great place to eat outside, and a comfortable home for our family! I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie L.

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

Under the Big Sky

We had a wonderful stay! It was a beautiful, clean home with plenty of room for everyone. The beautiful fresh hydrangeas Ruthie placed throughout the house was the perfect touch. Communication with Ruthie was easy and she responded back very quickly. We would highly recommend the Glacier Getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

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

Glacier Trip in Columbia Falls

House was exactly as advertised and perfect for our group of 5. The location was great within an easy 20 minute drive to the West Glacier entrance at the park. Beautiful views from out back and the owner was very responsive. When we inquired about extending our trip another night Ruthie answered immediately and quickly took care of getting it added for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie G., Clovis, USA

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

Loved Our Stay

This was a great house for our group of five (4 adults, 1 child). There was plenty of room and a large backyard. Our daughter loved the neighborhood cat. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking necessities. There’s a large grocery store with everything you need about 10 minutes away. Less than a half hour’s drive to the airport, Glacier, and Whitefish. We really enjoy downtown Columbia Falls as well. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

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

Exceptional Service

We loved our stay! The owners were easy to get a hold of and provided amazing service. There were a couple of things that need attention, the shower in the Master Bedroom leaked and the oven door does not shut all the way. It still worked but took an hour to preheat and we had to watch the food for timing purposes because it didn’t seal shut. However, the house was very clean, we had everything we needed. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby and the entrance to West Glacier was super convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Glacier Park Stay

We packed so many plans into our week stay at this beautiful Columbia Falls home. The house was a perfect home base for us as we completed our long list of things to do. Our week included GNP hiking and boat tours, a visit to Polebridge for bearclaws, and fishing Flathead Lake for a on a charter. We even enjoyed a swimming hole at Lake Five. The house was the perfect space for our group of six. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms gave everyone plenty of privacy while the kitchen, dining and patio brought us together for lots of fun. Our kids loved playing football in the backyard every evening. Washer and dryer access allowed us to pack a bit lighter, too. The space couldn’t have worked out better for us. The house even included bear spray that we packed around, but never needed on the trails. At our request, the owner even left us a cooler for packing our lunch each day. This was so important to making each day easy for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H., Concrete, WA

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

Great Basecamp for Glacier NP

My dad and I stayed here while visiting Glacier NP and really enjoyed the comfortable surroundings. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed, outdoor setting lovely and restful. I would stay here again if I returned to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great place ,very nice

Was a awesome place to stay, great view in back yard, nice location, and beautiful home. Very nice and responsive owners, love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jodine N.

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

Fun fun fun

We had a wonderful time. Ruthie gave us plenty of suggestions for activities around the Glacier area and they didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful property. Great backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Wide Open Spaces

Very comfortable house with lots of room and outdoor yard for the kids to play. Host very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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