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Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views

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Living area
Living area
Bathroom
Bathroom
An open grassy field with a few wooden benches, trees, and a cloudy sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views

Welcome to the "barndominium" on our acreage in Columbia Falls! The barndominium sits on the Big Little Ranch, a beautiful property and offers a cozy bedroom, a bathroom, and essential amenities like a full kitchen, washing machine, zone heating, and super fast Starlink WiFi. You will have the whole property to yourselves! Guests can relax in this amazing space and outside enjoy the peaceful surroundings with views of the Whitefish Range and Glacier Park. We know you'll enjoy your stay, with horses nearby but no nearby neighbors! The ranch is about a 15 - 20 minute drive to Glacier National Park, at the West Glacier entrance, and about a 12 minute drive to Whitefish. For pets, we allow one dog for an additional $75 fee. There are horses next-door, so your pooch must be on a leash while outside. Experience the Montana lifestyle at this awesome escape situated on 5 acres of beautiful land we call the Little Big Ranch, with sweeping views of the Whitefish Range. Our new barndominium built in 2025 is located just 15-20 minutes from the West Glacier entrance. Glacier Base Camp is a great place to launch your adventure while visiting NW Montana. There are many fun things to do here! After a great day of exploring the park, come home to privacy & elbow room on this little piece of paradise!

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs on leash outside. Include pet fee in booking
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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
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please load and start washing machine
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not feed the horses

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4564442vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Glacier Lanes and Casino and Glacier Ziplines. Big Sky Waterpark and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Waterpark - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Flathead River - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Glacier Ziplines - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 12 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 19 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Lake Bar & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Goat Haunt Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Nite Owl - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barndo Base Camp at Little Big Ranch minutes from Glacier! Privacy & Great Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Big Sky Waterpark and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Flathead River. Glacier Lanes and Casino and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex 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. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location to be near Glacier National Park. Sitting in the yard as the sun sets and watching the deer and other wildlife in the expansive land behind the property was our very favorite thing to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Heather, what a wonderful review! We so appreciate that and we are very happy that you had a great stay at the Barndo! See you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication, beautiful little place! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thanks for being our guest, Aaron!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great experience. The room was very clean and Steve was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks! we are very happy You enjoyed your stay at the bardominium! Please come back soon and safe travel Sharmin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Steve was a great host. There are numerous animals surrounding this area and my wife loves to watch them. The place is well organized and is perfect for a long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thank you so much for your review and we really enjoyed hosting you guys! We have some big deer running around on the property and the occasional elk wanderers through. They are fun to see!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location to the town and the park! There are many deers visiting the property and you get to wake up to a view overlooking the mountains. It’s clean and very cozy with all the amenities you can find in a home! I’m recommending friends who are visiting Glacier National Park to stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

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

Peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

We enjoyed our stay at this new barndominium. It was a first for us to stay in a place that was not only new, clean and supplied with everything we needed, it was hidden away for our privacy, yet had beautiful views in every direction. We saw wildlife in the meadow and around the trees near our door. The host was quick to supply any need or answer questions. We recommend it as a great place to stay!
A beautiful pheasant greeting us in the morning only a few yards away on our walk.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review Jerry! We’d love to have you guys come back anytime. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an incredible property - wish we could live here!! Steve was very communicative and responsive. The barndominium was absolutely as described, roomy, comfortable, and homey…the easiest five-star review I could ever give. We sat outside and watched deer cross the field while the sun went down, and watched a flock of turkeys wander the yard in the morning. Close to everything yet secluded, it was the ideal location for a Glacier National getaway…would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Paul, thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am truly happy that you guys had such a great time at the Glacier base camp at the ranch. It is a special place and I’m glad that you were able to appreciate it like we do! Thanks for leaving it in such great condition and please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Little Piece of Heaven

It was absolutely perfect! The barndominium is nestled on 5 acres of land in the most breathtaking setting. Deer graze daily on the property. Most evenings we sat outside, watched wildlife, grilled and ate dinner on the picnic table. The place was so clean, had all the amenities, everything you need to cook if you desire. It was so peaceful, relaxing, close to towns, hiking and exploring. Enjoy your stay!
Grill and picnic table are under the carport that has a nice breeze
Horses near by, watched hawks hunt in the pasture, and a fox too
Two chairs with ottomans are available for relaxing and taking in the views
Lovely place! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you so much, Dana, it was a pleasure hosting you and we would love to have you guys come back and stay with us again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanted to leave immediately, but got over it. Just super uncomfortable with there being zero window covers except in the bedroom. Privacy is mentioned in the listing, but I felt like I was in a fishbowl even though it's in the back 40. The other negative was the couch/TV placement. The small tv is way up in a corner while the couch faces the kitchen. Suggest moving the TV over the table and putting a 2 seat recliner facing it. Not everyone is into watching TV on vacation, but it was uncomfortable for us.The good part is that it was very clean and had nice upgrades. Steve was very nice and responsive. It's in a great location for visiting Kalispell, Whitefish and Glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Thanks for being our guest, Barbara! I am glad you enjoyed the barndominium. It is a special place with nobody around, except the turkeys, the deer and the horses. This is the first time I’ve heard of this complaint, but I’m glad you decided to stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, small place in a good location between Glacier National Park and Columbia Falls / Kalispel. Nice place to come home to in the evenings after exploring. Small but functional and in a very quiet yet accessible location. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Scott! I really appreciate your kind words and hope you had a safe trip back home! Would love to host you again anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay just outside of town . Was a better experience than the nice hotels in town. It was nice to have a grill to get away from the restaurants for a meal or two. Easy drive to Glacier Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thanks for being our guest, Russell. It was a pleasure to host you folks and hope you had a safe trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry onsite. Great to relax and enjoy scenery and wildlife. Steve was great and communication easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Jody, thanks for the nice review and leaving the Barndo in such great condition it looked as if you guys hadn’t even stayed there! You guys were great guests and we’d love to have you back in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Steven J Dooling

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Steve grew up on a ranch in SW Montana, and Melissa is a Texan from Austin. Together they bring their western hospitality to all their guests no matter where they are from!

Why they chose this property

It is a very special location with views to the north encompassing the Whitefish range and Glacier Park!

What makes this property unique

Location, views, and no neighbors near you on the large acreage!

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