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The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp!

Family-friendly holiday home in Columbia Falls

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Glacier Lanes and Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp!

This comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom delightful house is in a perfect location to serve all of your Flathead Valley vacation needs - Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, and more! Sleeps up to 6.

The house sits on a quiet street with mature trees located one block off Nucleus Ave, the main street in Columbia Falls - within a short walking distance of many restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, live music, yoga studios, city parks, and trails along the Flathead River.

The 1930 home had a nearly full renovation completed in 2023, which updated the house to a beautiful mix of modern and simple living with an open concept. In the previous 5 years on VRBO The Station received 35 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

There are 2 bikes for use & enjoyment while staying at The Station. There is also access to a large locked garage for storing your own kayaks, Stand-Up-Paddle Boards, bikes, snowmobiles, or whatever recreation gear you bring.

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The Station’s owner is a former Park Ranger who worked for the National Park Service for over 50 years; redesigned this historic house in Columbia Falls as a true tribute to America’s National Parks and the enjoyment of them for generations. We hope you’ll enjoy all that Columbia Falls, Glacier National Park, and Northwest Montana has to offer!

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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
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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
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

About the area

Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls is home to this holiday home. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Glacier Lanes and Casino and Big Sky Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Mystery and Montana Vortex and Willow's HuckleberryLand.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flathead River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Glacier National Park - 21 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 23 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 16 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Nite Owl - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! located?

This family-friendly Columbia Falls holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Glacier Lanes and Casino and Flathead River. Big Sky Waterpark and Meadow Lake Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- close to park and in walking distance of town/restaurants. Comfy home with neat history and lots of extras to make it special. Highly recommend. If we come back to the area we would definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gayle n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Station was perfect for us. We love being able to walk to dining and the close proximity to Glacier National Park. The house was very comfortable. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R. Bangs U.

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

Peaceful, Quiet and Great Location

We really liked how cozy and peaceful this house was but still very convenient to everywhere we wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailee K.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a fantastic trip to Columbia Falls. The Station was in the perfect location and allowed us to easily check out Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and Whitefish.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

noriko r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well maintained bungalow that has everything you need. Great location and walking distance to a coffee shop and park. The location of the property is great for visiting Glacier and the surrounding areas like Kalispell and Whitefish. The owners are very accommodating and quick to reply to any questions that you may have. I would recommend this house for a family or friends getting together to enjoy the outdoors that Montana has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chanda k.

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

Girls Glacier Trip 2025

We absolutely loved this house! The kitchen had everything you could possibly think of available for guests. The living room furniture was super comfy and was exactly what was needed to just sit and relax after a long day of hiking or shopping. The location was perfect, was within walking distance of excellent restaurants and a good central location between Whitefish and Glacier National Park.
Morning tea from the front yard. Loved this view every morning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie V.

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

Charming house in Columbia Falls

Loved the location for access to NP and walkability to restaurants and shops. Charming little house as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Grandmas on vacation

We loved our stay at The Station. It was like staying at great grandmas house in the best way ! The location was private, quiet and convenient. I would absolutely stay again if I ever get to visit Glacier again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie l.

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

Great GNP vacation

The Station was the perfect location for us while we explored GNP. The house had everything we needed for our stay including laundry. It was wonderful to have restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton D.

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

Hiking at Glacier National Park

This house was perfect for our hiking trip. We really liked the location. We were able to walk to downtown restaurants. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sufiah W.

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

Amazing pllace

Perfect base for Glacier Park. House was just right and had everything you could need for your stay. The local shops and restaurants were great and the area is really nice. Host was very responsive regarding check in. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great Location

This home has a great location in Columbia Falls. It is in a nice quiet location off the main street and walking distance to restaurants. We were here to visit and hike Glacier National Park and bear spray was available in the home which was a very nice plus. The home was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great location for glacier

Great location with a shirt drive to glacier and great close food options. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The bikes and the garage were great! Only downside was no AC which not an issue in late September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Home base

House was in a quiet residential neighborhood. Walking distance to shopping and dining. Great home base for visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody O.

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

Great getaway

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Just what we needed!

We had an amazing stay at the station. We visited GNP as well as a music festival in Whitefish. Great location. The house was incredibly well stocked and clean. My only suggestion would be to make a fan or 2 available for the hot summer days. Thank you for sharing your house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Station. The accommodations were wonderful and reasonably priced for the area for two people, and the location in Columbia Falls was perfect. So much to do right near the Station, and a short drive to Whitefish, our favorite area besides the park! The house had a washer and dryer, and even bear spray, hand warmers, dryer sheets, a dishwasher, a coffee maker AND local coffee, and spices. Plenty of towels! We would return to this lovely home. The hosts did a wonderful job!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer N.

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

Fabulous place in the heart of the city

We had a great stay at The Station. The house was cute, clean, and comfortable - even better than described in the listing. We loved the National Park memorabilia throughout the house. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom has large shower with great water pressure and a heated floor(!!). We found everything we needed in the kitchen (dishes, cooking utensils, pans, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher) and a washer and dryer in the house. The house has Wi-Fi service throughout the house. The kids decided to sleep separately, one slept on the comfortable pull-out couch in the living room and the other enjoyed the full-size bed in the second bedroom. The house is located on a quiet block a short block from the main street (Nucleus) where we found great restaurants (the Gunsight where we had a wonderful time at Trivia Tuesday), coffee shops, a grocery store, and several cute gift shops. There are plenty of things to do in the winter. We brought snowshoes and trekked through the Glacier National Park (not to be missed, truly awesome - only 12 miles away). We also discovered Rivers Edge park only a few blocks away -- good for a walk or snowshoe adventure to soak up the splendor of the nearby river & Teakettle and Columbia mountains. We enjoyed restaurants and shops in Kalispell and Whitefish and captured spectacular views and pictures from Flathead Lake. The Station was a great "base station" for our family. An easy stay with no stress. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanner W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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