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Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park.

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Front of cabin facing North Fork River. Year of completion, 2012.
Country road access to cabin and river.
View of North Fork River from bank: front of cabin
Rainbow over North Fork of the Flathead River with June river level.
Great Room and kitchen island/dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, Mt
  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park.

Welcome to our Northfork Cabin! We are now accepting reservations for the 2026 season. Book early as we only have limited dates available! We encourage Fall visits when traffic and congestion in Glacier Park is down. September and October are excellent times to visit Glacier Park.

The home is a newly-constructed (2011) Appalachian-style log-sided home of 2000 square feet, 29X40 with two covered 8-foot-deep front and rear porches and a 3/4 loft. It is located on a one (1) acre parcel facing the North Fork of the Flathead River, a National Wild and Scenic River corridor and looks across the river into Glacier National Park. It is truly a unique getaway for those seeking solitude, privacy and the convenient access to nearby wilderness and national park recreational opportunities. Our cabin comfortably accommodates four (4) people maximum. No additional non-contracted guests are permitted. No exceptions.

We are 15 minutes from West Glacier, 10 minutes from Columbia Falls, 20 minutes from Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Ski Area and 30 minutes from Kalispell and Glacier Park International Airport. Shopping for anything from groceries to antiques is available in these nearby trendy, Western-friendly communities.

Outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities await you here. We have frequent observations of elk, deer, black and grizzly bears, moose, wolves, river otter, beaver, coyotes, wolverines and, of course, all manner of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds like, golden and bald eagles, kingfishers, osprey, Steller's Jays, tundra swans, geese, mergansers, Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, barred and great-horned owls, ruffed grouse, red-tailed hawks and many others. This is prime wildlife habitat made only more enjoyable by the convenient location of the cabin adjacent to the scenic river corridor.


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Property manager

Alanna J. Ober

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 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
Excessive use of towels and bedding without laundering and general untidiness will constitute and additional cleaning fee determined cleaning staff.
Please dispose of all your garbage. Nearest County refuse site is west of Packer's Roost Bar on Highway 2.
Flathead County health and fire codes forbid over occupancy on VRBO rental properties. 4 max. Parties must honor contract when booking # of guests.

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana and Amazing Fun Center 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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Columbia Falls, Mt

What's nearby

  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Flathead Lake Winery - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Spoon Lake - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Glacier National Park - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carolyn's Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Riverfront cabin adjacent to Glacier National Park. located?

Situated in Columbia Falls, this golf cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Flathead River and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Flathead Lake Winery. Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana and Spoon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Schufam Vacation

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora H.

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

Perfect place to enjoy a trip to Glacier and relax after a day of hiking

We enjoyed it thoroughly and it as made even better by Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great Montana Getaway

The cabin was great in a quiet location along the river. It was an ideal place to rest after long days in GNP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Amazing location

Incredible few days with an amazing view. Secluded and still within a short drive of Galcier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N., Fayetteville, AR. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the river

Great stay again. Wonderful cabin. Everything you need to make stay even more special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

awesome

Perfect cabin in the woods!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful stay and so relaxing sitting by the river. Very clean and everything you could need or want. My husband fly fishes and had wonderful river access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

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

Excellent Cabin

Marvelous view of the North Fork Flathead River. Good location-just 15 minutes to West Glacier. Private drive-nice and quiet. A very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

A relaxing trip to Montana.

Property was secluded just like we like it!! Still close to airport and restaurants. Beautiful setting and easy to deal with!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

George N., Fayetteville, AR. USA

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

Wow! Your own cabin in the woods!

VRBO and the owners made our experience easy. The cabin was cozy and warm. The views were to die for. River, the cat, was an added bonus. Perfect vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Canton

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

Peaceful time on the River

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. It had everything we needed and more. We loved sitting out by the river, fishing, having coffee or wine in the evening. The cabin was close to glacier but far enough away to enjoy serenity and calm from the hectic days of GNP. We would definitely rent this cabin again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Beyond perfect

I have rented VRBO places multiple times a year for the last 15-20 years. This place by far is the nicest cabin my family has ever stayed in. Alan was great to deal with and the setting of this place makes it very hard to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Beautiful Riverside Cabin

Amazing unique riverfront cabin getaway! Lovely peaceful comfortable cabin surrounded by river and mountains. Clean and cozy with a lot of character and spaces for indoor and outdoor relaxation. Good proximity to Glacier National Park, Columbia Falls, Whitefish. Gracious hosts with clear communication. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Peaceful retreat

The house was great to offer a peaceful respite after exploring Glacier National Park. River was a gracious host who kept us entertained with stories of his adventures throughout the day. The host communicated with us very clearly with instructions and helpful tips. Everything seemed to be in good working order as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

River view

This was a fantastic stay! The cabin is beautiful & very well stocked. Alana was responsive & very helpful. She let us know about the need to buy a special pass for Going to the Sun Road, which we would never have known about, & they would have been sold out by the time we realized it. She saved our trip to Glacier! Love it here. Fantastic views of the river with River the cat. Hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

Tranquility

My brother and his wife joined us for a trip to Glacier National Park in June. The Park is VERY busy and overrun with tourists. This cabin is a perfect retreat at the end of a hectic day fighting traffic and tourists in the spectacular Park. Each day we would retreat to the incredibly well built cabin and enjoy the view from the river bank and the paintings in the cabin done by one of the owners. We also perused a small paperback book compiled by one of the owners on the early history of the Park with fascinating pictures of the early days of development of the park. The cabin was extremely well furnished and we just loved the place.

10/10 Excellent

Johnna S.

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

Beautiful setting

Lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Very peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Perfect location

We absolutely loved this! What a perfect location to rest and relax after days of big hikes! The river was so peaceful. The cabin was perfect for 4 adults, all of the attention to detail and small touches made it extra special. Thanks for sharing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S., Ridgway, Colorado

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

Perfect stay near Glacier

This is a wonderful spacious cabin, equipped with anything and everything you might need including reliable cell service and internet very close to west entrance of Glacier. If it is available for your dates, don't hesitate!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Lewisburg, Tennessee

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

Great location and beautiful home.

This is a fabulous property. Beautiful, clean, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaye D.

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

Our second time here. We love it

Awesome
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Shangri-la on the North Fork

Chats at the riverside over morning coffee or dinner were just the ticket to the wilds of Montana. We dipped in the river, skipped stones, watched people float by, and spotted mule deer and deer on the far shore. Even during a heat wave, a couple fans kept the nights cool. The cabin was very comfortable and stocked to the hilt with blankets, books and pancake mixes - though more space left for guest things would be nice. Our host, Alanna, was easy to contact, River the local cat made fine company, and the spectacular scenery and short drive to Glacier made our stay just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Great place and great view

We were very pleased when we arrived at our VRBO. The description by Alaina Ober was perfect. We arrived and walked through the house. Then we walked outside to the river front. WOW! Was our thought at that moment. A brief suggestion was made by one of us that we didn’t need to visit Glacier, just sit here for the next few days. But of course, we did visit Glacier. Every afternoon after visiting here and there we returned to the river to enjoy the chairs that were placed there, and to enjoy River (the cat). River managed to make each of us feel at home by sitting in our laps and purring. Sitting by the river, we saw Elk and Grizzly. We visited with a number of fly fishermen and rafters, which was fun! Shortly after our arrival, a neighbor came over and introduced himself and offered any help we might need. This was a blessing later in our stay as we got a flat tire and needed a repair place. Apparently on our trip to Polebridge, we got a small puncture. Let me say though that the trip to Polebridge was worth the inconvenience! Back to the cabin, the windows surrounding the house provided a beautiful view of the woods and the river. It was a great place to stay! The access to Glacier was very easy, it enabled us to have breakfast at Eddie’s in Apgar several days. Just an FYI, we had another place reserved but Covid 19 struck so we had to find a new place. This is probably the only favor that the pandemic has done us. Mrs. Ober, thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric W., Minneapolis Minnesota.

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

A special place

This is a wonderful, cozy, secluded cabin right on the river. This is not an ordinary rental - this is your hosts' second home and they have gone out of their way to make it special and they trust you with the many thoughtful details that they have set out for their guests. An example: iPhone chargers by the bed, clean cushions on the chairs next to the river. A complete kitchen to prepare your meals. If this is what you are looking for, it's the place to stay. You will fine your host Allana responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great place!

Super well located, in close proximity to West Glacier entrance, North Fork area, etc. We LOVED having the North Fork within 50 feet of the back deck. Would wade out into the river in the evenings to ice our legs/feet after a long & hard day on the trail! Place was great, and had everything we needed. Totally recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alanna J. Ober

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My husband and I are Montana natives and have spent our lifetimes surrounded by the mountains of Northwest Montana. We believe that we are at the center of one of the most spectacularly beautiful areas to vacation. We designed our cabin as our retirement getaway and a haven for those seeking either adventure or relaxation...or both! It is a convenient jumping off place for nearby wilderness or national park recreation. Our primary residence is nearby Kalispell, MT. I am a registered nurse and my husband is a retired teacher/library director/retired seasonal Glacier Park ranger.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in our family for the past forty five years. We constructed the cabin to take advantage of the scenery adjacent to the river and as a weekend retreat and retirement home. We purposely maintain the property in a pristine and natural setting to correspond with the scenic river corridor believing that our guests will appreciate the simplicity that we do. The cabin is fully furnished. It is our summer home that we open for limited rental bookings. All you need is your own groceries.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the diverse wildlife viewing on the river corridor and the unsurpassed quiet associated with the private setting combined with all the modern amenities.

We include several cannisters of OC-10 pepper spray to borrow if you intend to hike and recreate in bear country.

Since subdivisions are no longer allowed on the National Wild and Scenic River corridor, we are uniquely grandfathered in along with six other adjacent properties with frontage on the North Fork of the Flathead River.

We even include the neighborhood feral/friendly cat, "River". No charge. If he warms up to you, you may have a friend for life. Or, alternatively, he may follow you home...

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