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Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park

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Fully Sticked Kitchen
Living Room Slider to Front Deck
Living Room TV and Slider to Front Balcony
Tea Kettle Mountain View
Living Room Sectional Sofa & Chair

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom with TV & Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Northern Lights Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park

Welcome to Chug-A-Lug Springs — a spacious mountain retreat in Columbia Falls, Montana just 15 minutes from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park. This comfortable Montana getaway sits on 33 peaceful acres on the mountainside of Columbia Mountain and offers the perfect Glacier basecamp for exploring the Flathead Valley.

Located just 15 minutes from Glacier National Park, Glacier International Airport, and only 5 minutes from downtown Columbia Falls, Chug-A-Lug Springs offers the perfect balance of peaceful mountain living with convenient access to West Glacier, Whitefish, Kalispell, and the surrounding Montana wilderness.

Designed with modern mountain style and comfort in mind, the apartment is ideal for couples, friends, or families looking for a relaxing place to stay while exploring Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley.

Sleeping Arrangements:
• Private bedroom with a luxurious king bed
• Private bedroom with TV and sofa that converts to an XL Twin or Queen bed
• Loft bedroom with desk workspace and sofa that converts to a Twin or Full bed

Living Spaces:
• Spacious living room with comfortable sectional seating
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything needed for cooking and meal prep
• Dining area perfect for gathering after a day exploring Glacier National Park

Bathroom:
• Modern bathroom with walk-in tile shower, bidet, and vanity

Outdoor Spaces:
• Large balcony off the living room — perfect for morning coffee or evening wine while enjoying the fresh Montana mountain air
• Small deck off the kitchen

Property Experience:
Chug-A-Lug Springs sits on 33 acres on the mountainside of Columbia Mountain, part of the scenic Chug-A-Lug Springs area known for its natural mountain springs and peaceful setting. Guests can enjoy the surrounding nature and explore the property right from the doorstep.

Location Highlights:
• 15 minutes to Glacier National Park (West Entrance)
• 15 minutes to Glacier International Airport
• 5 minutes to downtown Columbia Falls
• Easy drive to Whitefish, Kalispell, and the Flathead Valley

Additional Details:
The apartment occupies the second and third stories of the building with 17 stairs leading to the private entrance, so guests should plan to pack light. Laundry facilities are available in the garage below upon request.

Chug-A-Lug Springs makes the perfect basecamp for exploring Glacier National Park, the Flathead Valley, Whitefish, West Glacier, and the surrounding Montana wilderness.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Apt is not child proofed.
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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
Please No Smoking Inside The Unit or On The Unit's

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
You can leave any unopened food and drinks, but please toss the opened food and drinks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest must sign rental agreement. Security Deposit Required of $200. Cancellations will incur 5% Cancellation Fee. No Pets, No Parties, No Smoking.
Damage to the cabin will result in loss of deposit.
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out must be be preapproved to avoid additional charges of $50 per hour.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this apartment is in the mountains. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include House of Mystery and Montana Vortex and Big Sky Waterpark. Glacier Lanes and Casino and Willow's HuckleberryLand 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

  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Glacier Ziplines - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flathead River - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Big Sky Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Glacier National Park - 18 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 15 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Bear Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park on 10 June 2026 start from NZ$647, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Mountain Retreat 15 Min to Glacier Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of House of Mystery and Montana Vortex and Glacier Ziplines. Big Sky Waterpark is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dayu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Robert and Jennifer are super friendly, we enjoyed our stay herr
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

Beautiful and comfortable space.

Wonderful space. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Extremely clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Gwenn S.

It's a beautiful place!

The property is newly built and well cared for. It's in a beautiful location. Host was helpful and thoughtful in providing additional information about the area. We enjoyed our stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was outstanding for all of the local attractions. It was extremely comfortable and tastefully decorated. If I could give 10 stars I would. We would never hesitate to stay here again or to recommend it to others. It is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Glacier visit

Chug a lug springs was an absolutely perfect place for us to stay while visiting Glacier. The apartment is everything we anticipated and more. A newly built property, nicely equipped, great location, clean, quiet and cozy. We would definitely stay here again. Robert and Jennifer are amazing hostsand the huckleberry jam is scrumptious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Great home, awesome location and superb owners

It was one of the best properties my family and I have stayed in. It had everything that we needed and the location was very convenient for our trip. Most of all, Jennifer, the owner was great in responding to our needs and provided us with so much useful information. I would highly recommend staying here for anyone planning to visit Glacier National Park. Thank you for the pleasant experience!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Van G.

It was absolutely perfect!

We can't say enough about our stay at Chug-A-Springs. It was an excellent location from all of the local hot spots but yet quiet and secluded. The place was tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable. Our host and hostess were very friendly and sent out several emails telling us about the area ahead of time which included places to visit and places to eat. They are both very knowledgable about the area and very willing to answer any questions. It was a delight to meet them both and to stay at such a nice home away from home. If we plan another vacation in the area no doubt this will be our forever place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Great space, operates like shared living

This is one of the more comfortable rentals I’ve stayed in- the kitchen is well stocked with cookware and basic spices, there is easy to use climate control, you can borrow sunscreen, bug spray, or bear spray, and there is a kettle for the tea drinkers instead of a keurig. During my stay I saw deer and turkeys out front, which was nice. There are also a few tradeoffs you may want to consider: - You have shared walls with the hosts with quite a bit of noise bleed. I could hear meals, conversations, and some upset pups when they would leave the house. Closer quarters than I anticipated; this felt more like staying in someone’s house with them at home. - One night our shared smoke detectors went off due to an issue in the owner’s side of the house and a ladder had to be procured from offsite to fix the issue, creating a late night. Hopefully just a one-off issue. - The internet speed was too unreliable to FaceTime family, so keep this in mind if you’d like to use this as a remote work spot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Chug-A-Lug for the WIN!

Robert and Jenny hit it out of the park again! From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. The serenity and solitude when you walk in- the conveniences and lay out worked just perfect. Opening the windows and smelling the fresh air, or launching off to see Glacier it’s the perfect location! Bed is super comfy, bathroom is perfect and reminiscent of those at The Fort. You pull right up and park right next to Chug A Lug- and you feel like you’re at your own home. The unit feels like something you’d own- nestled among a grove of mature pine trees and minutes from Glacier- in my opinion- the best rental closest to Glacier yet close to Columbia Falls- Whitefish and Kalispell. I already booked my next stay there. Couldn’t recommend this rental more! Thanks Jenny and Robert for all these great places to stay! Love them all!
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10/10 Excellent

francesco r.

Esperienza fantastica

Jennifer e Roberto sono super. La casa è stupenda e dotata di tutto. Siamo stati solo 2 notti ma ci sarebbe piaciuto stare 2 settimane tanto è confortevole la casa. La loro gentilezza ci ha stregato. La casa è curata nei minimi dettagli e si dorme da Dio. Consigliata a tutti, provatela!!

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Jennifer Williamson

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We are a friendly couple that loves to Host. We originally stumbled into Hosting because of a loft we had above our garage. Well that loft ended up being a hit so we added 2 more additional spaces for guests to rent at that property. As Hosting continued to grow on us over the years, we decided it was time to expand. In May of 2019 we broke ground to begin the building of Fort Williamson Glacier Vacation Rentals. We completed building by June of 2020 and were able to open our doors to begin accepting guests. Fort Williamson Glacier Vacation Rentals offers unique tiny home cabin lodging in the setting of an "Old West Town". The different themed units are a Sheriff 's Jail, Roses Place, Joe's Saloon, Madam Woman's Inn, and Kim's Trading Post. Each of these cabins are uniquely decorated with antiques to reflect the true theme of the cabins. In Jan 2024 we again made plans to expand and set out on that mission to build on our 33 acre Columbia Mountain mountain side property across the highway from Fort Williamson. By Jan 2025 we completed the building of Chug A Lug Springs, our new home with a rental apartment above the garage right at the base of Columbia Mountain. Chug A Lug Springs is a family friendly space so with Fort Williamson and Chug A Lug Springs being close to each other, about 1/4 mile apart, makes it convenient for larger groups to book seperate lodging close to each other. Both of our properties are conveniently located along US Hwy 2 between Columbia Falls, Montana and Glacier National Park. The Park’s west entrance is only 15 minutes away. The Glacier International Airport is only 15 minutes away. The town of Columbia Falls, that has everything you will need is only minutes away. Downtown Whitefish is about 20 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

• Fantastic Central Location – Located just 1/4 mile off US Highway 2 East between Columbia Falls and the West Entrance of Glacier National Park, making it easy to explore the entire Flathead Valley.

• Close to Glacier National Park – The West Glacier entrance and the West Glacier Amtrak Station are only about 15 minutes away, making this an ideal basecamp for Glacier adventures.

• Easy Airport Access – Glacier International Airport is only about 10.5 miles away (approximately 15–17 minutes).

• Minutes to Town – Downtown Columbia Falls is just 5 minutes away and offers restaurants, grocery stores, breweries, coffee shops, and local shopping.

• Peaceful Mountain Setting – The property sits at the base of Columbia Mountain on 33 scenic acres in the Chug-A-Lug Springs area, known for its natural mountain springs and beautiful surroundings.

• Outdoor Enjoyment – Relax on the private balcony or enjoy the fresh Montana mountain air after a day exploring Glacier National Park.

• Onsite Hosts – Unlike many vacation rentals, attentive hosts are located nearby on the property if anything is needed during your stay.

What makes this property unique

This property sits at the base of 33 Private Mountain-side acres. You will be able to hike Columbia Mountain for spectacular views of the entire Flathead Valley right from your door step.This Apartment offers Kitchenette, Dining, Living, Bath with 3 unique bedrooms. 1 King Bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom that doubles as Den/TV room and a Loft that doubles as an office or bedroom. The loft is enclosed with half walls for privacy. Easy access to Glacier National Park, Glacier International Airport, and the entire Flathead Valley.

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