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12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging

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Front deck of The Bear Den at Lazy Bear Lodging
Evening at Lazy Bear Lodging
Private deck of The Bear Den
Red Dots are our property. Blue is Forest Service Property
Front door to The Bear Den

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hungry Horse, MT
  • Amazing Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Play yard/crib

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging

Welcome to The Bear Den Cabin at Lazy Bear Lodging! Come and relax in the Rocky Mountains in the town of Hungry Horse. Our cabins are located 10 miles (12-minute drive) from the west entrance to Glacier National Park and in the northern portion of the Flathead Valley. Our building is on 1.5 acres and borders Forest Service land.

Inside the cabin you will find 2 queen beds, one with a log bed frame and the other has a canoe boat frame.

The living room sofa pulls out to a queen sleeper sofa. This cabin sleeps 6 plus a pack 'n play for a little traveler. The living room has a 60" Smart TV and Blu-ray/DVD player. The TV is on a swivel mount and can be easily rotated.

The large bathroom has a double sinks and a full tub/shower combo.
All towels and bedding are supplied for your stay. The fully equipped kitchen includes all dishes, pots and pans, measuring cups/spoons, and baking pans.

Outside enjoy your private fire pit to roast marshmallows by and picnic tables to dine in the great outdoors. Also you'll find a play house and swing set for children to enjoy.

BBQ on your front deck to enjoy cooking in the great outdoors.

Also available is a high chair, plastic utensils, cups and pack 'n play to be used if you have small children accompanying you.

We have key codes for access to the cabin, you can arrive and check in anytime after 3PM. We ask that you check out by 11AM.

** Please note: We reserve the right to decline requests leaving 2 day gaps in our calendar**

We have 2 additional cabins that are attached units located on our property that can also be reserved for your stay. Attached cabins: Trout Run-VRBO# 694575 and Moose Creek-VRBO# 707265

We ask that you be considerate of the adjoining renting neighbors. Please be mindful of wildlife in the area including putting trash in bear/wildlife-proof trash bins. No camping on the property.

We do ask for a signed rental agreement that outlines the terms and restrictions of our cabin.

Property manager

Laura Christiana
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Martin City

Located in Martin City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Willow's HuckleberryLand and Amazing Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hungry Horse, MT

What's nearby

  • Amazing Fun Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Glacier National Park - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 13 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Raven Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 12 Minute Drive to Glacier National Park~ The Bear Den At Lazy Bear Lodging located?

This family-friendly Martin City holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Flathead River and Willow's HuckleberryLand. Amazing Fun Center and Glacier Distilling Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vicki W.

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

Very nice place

A nice place to spend a few days and close to Glacier National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM M.

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

Great Location

Easy access to West Glacier and local towns. Cabin equiped with lots of nice, thoughtful details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie f., Sugar Land

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

Good stay

Laura is a wonderful host! Was quick to respond and accommodated us for an early check in. The condo is clean, as described. Great location,Will stay again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh R., Omaha, NE

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

Glacier vacation

Great property for a trip to Glacier National Park. The property was very nice and had everything that you would need. It was a great location with just a short distance to West Glacier. I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Great location, great unit!

Everything was just as the listing said. Very clean. Very spacious. Excellent location. Nearby everything, but out of the town noise and traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Perfect stay near Glacier

We can’t say enough great things about our stay. Laura was very responsive to any questions we had before and during our stay. When we arrived the cabin was exactly as pictured, clean and had everything you could think of. Coolers, ice packs, a full kitchen, plenty of towels for the week. Beds were so comfortable. Location is perfect! Minutes from Glacier, Columbia Falls and close to Whitefish to enjoy dinner in the evening. We loved our stay at Lazy Bear!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shashi M.

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

Best lodging near Glacier National Park

Our family had a great stay at the Lazy Bear Lodging, and I can't recommend this place highly enough! It is just minutes drive away from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, so it was an excellent base for our trip. We stayed here for three nights, and it felt just like home for us. Our kids totally enjoyed the little playing area in the backyard. Laura is a fantastic host, she was very prompt with every single question we asked. She was thoughtful enough to keep a few kid toys in the living room, which our kids had a lot of fun playing with. She was also kind enough to supply us with step stools for our kids - can't thank her enough for her hospitality! We will definitely consider it again next time we visit Glacier National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Perfect stay just west of GNP

The Christiana's keep these cabins in top shape, everything was extremely clean. Gas grill was perfect for saving a couple bucs. Host Laura was always quick to respond to my many emails even after our stay. You can't go wrong staying here. Just minutes from the west gates of glacier and in my opinion Hungry Horse is the best town in the area. Also my thanks to keeping a can of bear spray for us to borrow, we nearly needed it. It was an amazing vacation we saw moose, bears (one too close), deer, goats, sheep, osprey, eagles and tons of little critters. Only thing missing was a golden eagle oh well next time. We will definitely be planning to stay here on our next visit. The comfiness of this cabin is perfect to come back to after a long day of hiking or rafting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

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

The cabin was super clean and in a great location.

We loved our stay. It was my kids favorite part of the trip. The cabin was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill i.

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

Top notch

Everything was perfect from location to cleanliness, just beautiful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Rochester usa

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

Family Glacier Getaway

We had an outstanding time staying at Lazy Bear Lodge! The location to Glacier National Park was excellent, and it was a short drive to restaurants and gas stations. The property was very clean inside; we had everything we needed. It was a warm week, close to 90 degrees each day. We couldn't believe the cabin stayed cool during the day with just the curtains pulled, but it did. The fans worked to move some air, ceiling fans would be my only suggestion to make it better. All appliances worked well and were so clean. The decor was really delightful. We appreciated the provided bear spray to take on our hikes. We did encounter bears twice while hiking, but luckily never had to use the spray. We made such awesome family memories and can't wait to go back to Montana!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

david c., marshfield, wi

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

Glacier-National-Park

Very convenient access to Glacier-National-Park. Very clean and comfortable cabin. Owner went above and beyond with local info and well stocked cabin. Our best Vrbo experience ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

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

Visit to Glacier National Park

We had a wonderful stay at Bear Den. The communications with Laura were great and highly responsive. The cabin was immaculate, for someone who is very fussy about cleanliness. The cabin was well-equipped for cooking our meals and beautifully decorated. Great location for Glacier National Park. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

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

Excellent cabin

The Bear Den at Lazy Bear Lodge is amazing! Everything needed is provided, even a fantastic view. The drive to Glacier National Park is short and easy. It is also close enough to groceries. The property is completely updated and comfortable. The owners were very helpful and super communicators.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie C.

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

Bears bears everywhere!

Our family loved staying in the Bear Den! My kids loved their room and all the bear decorations. Cozy and great location for traveling to west glacier. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

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

Great Base Camp!

Excellent property with amazingly close access to Glacier National Park. Cabin was very well furnished with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

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

Wonderful, comfortable accommodations

Great location, clean, updated and very beary. Great access to GNP and other amenities. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Our stay was great! Very accurate description of property, close to Glacier, loved our stay.

The property was a great size for our party of 6 (2 kids under 7). Very convenient location-close to the park, close to Huckleberry ice cream, and close to groceries. The personal touches made this place extra special. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Fabulous all around!!

This property exceeded our expectations for sure!! They had everything we needed and more! So clean and well stocked! Communication with the owner was outstanding as well. Thanks for a wonderful trip to Glacier, we hope to return one day!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., Saint Michael

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

Home sweet cabin

This was a great place to stay. It was clean, quiet, close to town and had everything plus provided. Spices, oils, ice maker, grill just to name a few. We will recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location and clean

Very close to the west glacier entrance, good communication with property owner. Place was clean and had nice decor. If I stay on the west side of the park again it will be here !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ehrin B.

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

Montana cabin

We loved our stay. My husband, myself and my 1 year old had a blast! We loved that the cabin had everything to accommodate our son. It made our stay so much easier.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nice Place!

Great location for Glacier Park and surrounding area. Clean and well equipped. Even a can of bear spray for hikes in the forest! Just far enough off Hwy 2 to be quiet and serene.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Hatch M.

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

Bear Den Stay

Our stay was great! Everything we had hoped for and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L., Memphis, TN

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

Perfect retreat

Owners did a great job renovating this building. It was exactly as advertised. Great location near Glacier west entrance and Columbia Falls. Beds were super comfortable (especially important after a long day in the park). Front porch faces west, letting us enjoy a drink while grilling and watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laura Christiana

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We are fourth generation Montanans. We enjoy living in the 'back yard' of Glacier National Park. We enjoying hiking, floating the rivers and the amazing summer days of the Flathead Valley.

Why they chose this property

We LOVE Glacier National Park. It's a pleasure to be in the 'backyard' of Glacier. We enjoy sharing our stories and hope you make many memories too.

What makes this property unique

Being 10 miles away from Glacier and enjoying the sites and sounds of wildlife in the area.

Languages:

English

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