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Home Away from Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Columbia Falls with a water park

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Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Home Away from Home

Our vacation Rental is a beautiful comfortable rental with all of the conveniences of home in a quiet neighborhood just 15 minutes from the gateway to Glacier National Park. We have goats and chickens on site and baby goats depending on time of year. We are also conveniently located just minutes from the small town of Columbia Falls and about 15 minutes to Glacier Airport. The town of Columbia Falls has all the conveniences of eateries, grocery stores etc.we are 5 minutes from waterslides and many more outside activities

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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
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Glacier Ziplines and Glacier Lanes and Casino are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Travelling with kids? Consider Willow's HuckleberryLand and Amazing Fun Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Glacier Ziplines - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sacred Waters Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cowgirl Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home located?

This family-friendly Columbia Falls holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Flathead River and Big Sky Waterpark. House of Mystery and Montana Vortex and Glacier Lanes and Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vincent k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Clean property close to the park. Host are on top of their game. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

June Montana Trip

Every thing went great with booking and the property was very clean. We spent our last night there in Montana prior to flying out of Kalispell airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera M.

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

Would definitely recommend

Marnie was such a wonderful host. She is so friendly and went above and beyond will definitely be recommending this place to anyone going to glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Beautiful area and great family rental

House is a short drive to Glacier National Park. The owners are very nice and easy to get a hold of it needed. Homemade cookies were waiting for us apon arrival. My kids loved playing with the baby goats and chickens. Definitely would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Lovely suite

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely suite. Marni was great to interact with and left us homemade cookies. The suite is well stocked with everything you could need, perfectly clean, and in a quiet area. We enjoyed visiting with the goats and chickens. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Loved our stay!

We were close to Glacier and everything we wanted to do. Loved having the goats to play with and the horse on other side of the house. Marni was really helpful with ideas for restaurants and shopping. The house was clean and we were greeted with fresh baked cookies and a bottle of wine. We cant wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Glacier Getaway

This property may be the best vrbo we've ever stayed at. It was super clean, super comfortable and super quiet. The hosts were very friendly and responded immediately to all of our questions. It was in a great location surrounded by farm animals. It was also very close to Glacier so we did day trips there to hike in different areas. It was a great relaxing vacation! We would highly recommend booking this vrbo to anyone considering visiting Glacier!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenae B.

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

Excellent home base

We had a wonderful time staying here while we explored Glacier National Park. The house was roomy and comfortable and very well-stocked. Marni and her family were very friendly and helpful. Getting to play with their baby goats was a delightful bonus. So much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Wonderful!

Stayed at property for our Glacier Park adventure. Property had everything we needed. We loved the country setting. Marnie was such a wonderful host, leaving us cookies and wine, and cheching in on us upon our arrival. Higrecomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly, informative owners. Location was quiet but near all major roads and entrances to Glacier National Park. Who gets three bedrooms for this price?? A family with children would be comfortable. Dining in town was just a few minutes away. Great Wi-Fi. Would recommend to anyone and will stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marietta J.

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

Little piece of heaven!

Perfect all around! Comfortable beds, beautiful furnishings, great appliances, and kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room were well stocked. The house was immaculate! We also very much enjoyed the goats and chickens. The home was surrounded by beautiful scenery, and we will definitely book again, the next time we visit Glacier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great pre-wedding stay

Needed a place to stay for a couple of days with our kids and theirs while preparing for a wedding in West Glacier. This was a great place to do so. For anyone wanting to visit the park, it's conveniently located between GNP and Columbia Falls, situated nicely off the beaten path. It's so nice, clean and new I assumed it was just recently completed but was surprised to see guest book entries going back to at least 2015!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique T., New Liberty

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

Amazing home

We had an amazing experience with Marni. As soon as the booking was confirmed Marni contacted us to give a rundown of the home and what was included. We arrived to Marni greeting us at the door and showed us around the place. She made us homemade cookies and left us a bottle of wine. Unfortunately, we do not drink dry wine, so we left it for the next guest. But the gesture was very thoughtful. The home itself was amazing. plenty of room for out family of 6 to just chill at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! Spacious, comfy, with lots of "extras" that made the place feel like home! One of the best rentals we've ever stayed in (and we've stayed at a LOT!)! Thanks, Mani & Bill for an extra-special stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t usually leave reviews but this was seriously the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. Beautiful home, great location, great host, cookies and wine on arrival, and BABY GOATS. Easy drive from airport. Close to the park. Everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful suite very close to the entrance of Glacier National Park. Our family really enjoyed the goats and chickens, as well as all the amenities! Very comfortable bedrooms and nice kitchen and bathrooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill and Marni were great hosts and the location was beautiful. I will defiantly stay here again the next time we pass through
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita R.

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

Great Place to Stay

We loved the quiet neighborhood and the baby goats were a treat. Everything was clean with a private BBQ area outside. The hosts were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair T.

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

Marvelous Montana

What a great place! We enjoyed our stay so much, and Marni was the BEST! The setting was beautiful, the place was very clean and spacious, and it was close to GNP. Marni went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. Her hospitality and our stay was top-notched! We’re ready to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eilene T.

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

Perfect!

This is the nicest VRBO I've ever stayed in. Beautiful rural setting. Marni was so pleasant and welcoming. We even had home baked cookies and a bottle of wine upon arrival. Beautiful home with everything you could need. Close to town for restaurants, groceries, etc. wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great location, awesome stay

Marni has done a wonderful job. Tastefully decorated, well stocked, and great chocolate chip cookies upon arrival! Three bedrooms upstairs with full bath. Even has a spot with a pack & play in one bedroom. Beautiful views. Close to Glacier, restaurants, etc. communication prompt & easy. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marni is a great host with nice and friendly attitude. The unit looks fairly new and was in perfect conditions. Three roomy bedrooms upstairs, a nice kitchen and very clean bathrooms. Nice big green yard around and a wide area with dozens of chickens and a few lovely sheep’s. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Comfortable, clean, and convenient

Great place to stay with very gracious hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jon D.

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

Home away from Home

Marni was an excellent host! We had a great experience staying at her home away from home. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

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

Exceptional

Convenient location, safe, quiet, clean, well stocked, comfortable beds. Our family of five really enjoyed this home. Marni is a wonderful host! It was refreshing to be met with such hospitality after our long journey. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marni or Bill McChesney

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Bill and I have 2 boys and 4 grandchildren. I am originally from Canada but Bill was born and raised in Montana. I recently retired from the working in the airline industry for 35 years. We love the outdoors and spending time with our family

Why they chose this property

Our neighbourhood is quiet with most properties between 1 to 5 acres with great views of the mountains and close to Glacier Park. We are outside of town but close to all amenities. There is a local herd of Elk that frequent the area and deer are often seen walking through the property.
We are 5 minutes from The small town of Columbia Falls.

What makes this property unique

It is in a beautiful spot , quiet and convenient on 15 minutes from Glacier Park. We have goats (sometimes baby goats depending on the time of year)

Languages:

English

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