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Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!!

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View from living room looking north towards Glacier National Park
Living area
Private kitchen
View to the east looking into Glacier Park in front of the home
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Essex, MT
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Lake McDonald
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!!

This unique property consists 9 treed acres along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River which borders Glacier National Park. We are located between West Glacier and East Glacier so there is great access to either entrance of Glacier National Park. Relax on the deck and listen to the river, watch the rafters go by or gaze into Glacier National Park during the day and enjoy a firepit in the evening. A trail (many stairs) down the hill takes you to the river where there is a large rock beach area and some fantastic fishing holes.
The amenities of the home consist of a fully equipped kitchen stocked with the basics, fireplace, WIFI (please read below), gas BBQ, firepit (firewood provided) picnic table and lawn chairs. Both bedrooms, loft and one full bath are located on the second floor and there is another full bath on the main floor. You will enjoy your down time with rustic log beds, new Sealy mattresses, leather living room furniture, a large dining area and a kitchen with all the comforts of home. If you're looking for a getaway from the crowds, a convenient place to explore Glacier National Park and a beautiful place to stay, look no further.
We are 24 miles from the West Glacier Park Entrance and 35 miles from the East Glacier Park entrance. Another bonus is that on the other side of our property we look directly into Great Bear Wilderness where there are even more trails to explore!
There is a small one bedroom cabin on the property that may be occupied during your stay. The cabins are not within eyesight of each other so there is ample privacy.
We may have a on site host next year who is very familiar with Glacier Park. This will be decided in the spring of 2025 and they will be located behind the main home which will not interfere with your views/privacy etc.

****Minimum age requirement for guests at this home is 16 years of age. Please contact owner if you have younger children as this home may not be suitable****

******We recently upgraded to Starlink WIFI. While speeds can be incredible it can also slow down during high use times and if multiple people are using the internet so please be aware. All calls are through WIFI calling as there is no cell service in our area so please make sure your phone is set up for WIFI calling prior to arriving!!!***

Property manager

Sue MacLean
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No travel trailers or RV's allowed on site.
No extra guests allowed on property without permission of owner
Nothing other than septic safe toilet paper flushed down toilet

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Glacier View Golf Course and Amazing Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Glacier Anglers and Willow's HuckleberryLand. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 7 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Glacier National Park - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lake McDonald - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Two Medicine Lake - 54 min drive - 73.7 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 9 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Home Bordering GLACIER NATIONAL PARK on 9 acres!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Walton Ranger Station and within 20 miles (32 km) of Silver Staircase Falls and Glacier Anglers. Glacier National Park and Alberta Tourist Information Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

GLACIER

Sue was very helpful in letting us know about the passes we would need to access the park well ahead of our arrival and other tid bits to make our stay more enjoyable. The cabin was excellent and was a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

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

Glacier Vacation

The house was wonderful place for a basecamp during our stay at Glacier. The house had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. It was perfect accommodations for two couples. There was a full can of bear spray at the house and we bought and left another can for future guest. Enjoyed setting in the living room looking out the huge windows while sipping coffee each morning. Loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Middle fork Hidden Treasure

This property was perfectly represented and well stocked with all provisions needed, not once during our 2 week stay did we need anything other than food & beverages.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen U.

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

Perfect Montana getaway near GNP

We’ve stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and this one likely ranks as our favorite. The house is both both beautiful and cozy, all amenities you could think of are included, the location is wonderful between both park entrances, the property is peaceful, and communication with Sue is excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again for a trip to Glacier National Park and the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Fabulous cabin!

This is a beautiful cabin and located perfectly to visit both the west and east side of GNP. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed! We often rent cabins and this is definitely one of the best we have stayed at!!! The owners have done an amazing job to make sure there guests feel welcomed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

Perfection

This was an amazing location perfectly situated between West Glacier and East Glacier! We were greeted during our first meal by a large deer outside the beautiful windows. We were torn each day because we wanted to stay and enjoy the beautiful house. We saw a mother goat and her two kids at Goat Lick. If you want to enjoy luxury, and peace and quiet- this is your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Glacier river cabin

Amazing week at this cabin along the Flathead River only 20 min from west glacier entrance. All the amenities you could ever dream of in a perfect forested setting. Will definitely stay here again next time we are back at this way!! Highly recommend. Best VRBO rental experience we have had!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tori H., Cherry Hill, NJ

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

Beautiful home in a fantastic location!

This home was nothing short of incredible! The property is amazing and the house was spectacular. It was stocked with all the supplies you could ever need. Sue was wonderful! She was very responsive and hospitable. The house is situated between east and west glacier entrances. Unfortunately for us, East Glacier was closed due to the current circumstances but we went into the West Glacier Entrance ever day. A short 20 minute drive to the gate. We also enjoyed the river down the steep stairs everyday. It is a trek but it’s worth it! Thank you Sue for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Amazing property!

the property is gorgeous and the owner is super helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., St. Louis

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

Wonderful home

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was beautiful and perfect for us and friends (2 couples). The house is convenient to both East and West Glacier entrances. The property is lovely - very quiet and peaceful. We loved sitting outside looking down at the river. Sue was fantastic and responded to questions quickly. We will definitely recommend this home and/or return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Augusta W.

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

Stunning view

This property was beautiful and in the ideal location to get to GNP!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luanne P., MARIETTA

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

Gorgeous, remote respite

Sue and Leah's house was beautiful, comfortable, and well-stocked. The property is located next to Flathead River and there is a short (but steep) trail down to the river. We spent one afternoon sitting by the river and enjoying the beautiful scenery. We even saw a bald eagle. Sue was friendly and responsive to our questions. Would definitely recommend this place and hope to come visit again one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Family Time

Loved the property and the area. Would definitely recommend, and return there anytime. Enter experience was just great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

A piece of home in the majestic GNP

We absolutely loved the cabin, the location, the provisions, the great instructions for living well in this location! The scenery, the sunsets, the perfect halfway between East and West Glacier was perfect! Never too long of a drive anywhere! We had relatives who had flown in for the wedding and they were nicely jealous of our location and the beauty of the cabin! ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Glacier Get Away

We were looking to get away into nature and that is exactly what we got. The home and property were gorgeous. On our last night there we saw two large bucks right off of the back patio! Sue was a pleasure to communicate with and we definitely felt like we were being welcomed into a home instead of renting a house.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne Gray H.

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

Perfect mountain retreat

Beautiful house and property with easy access to Glacier
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

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

Excellent

Amazing place, beautiful and clean. We felt right at home. Sue is by far the best host I have ever had the pleasure to rent from.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet K., Birmingham, AL

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

Great location, super clean, wonderful home

Sue is amazing and so easy to work with. Very helpful with any questions we had. The house is perfect and extremely comfortable. Very nicely furnished, super clean, and so well equipped with every amenity you could want. Well stocked kitchen with great appliances, etc.. It was like cooking at home. The location is the best part of the house. Perched up on the river with beautiful views and access to fishing or just hanging out on the river bank watching the rafts go by. Also perfectly located bc it is convenient to West Glacier, GTTSR, and East Glacier. We would rent from Sue and stay here again and again if we are fortunate enough to come back to Glacier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer J.

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

Perfect

I've never had a better home rental experience. The home is exactly what we were looking for - a comfortable place to rest and hang out after long adventures in the park. The home is in an amazing setting with insanely beautiful views. We spent most of our time outside grilling and hanging out by the fire and we definitely headed down the steps to the river to take it all in. The inside of the home is beautiful and comfortable too though! We loved the giant windows that let the outside in. Comfortable couches let us recline and put our feet up after hiking and tons of board games kept us busy in the evening. We were blown away by how Sue seemed to have thought of everything. There was cut/dry firewood outside, all the kitchen supplies we could have possibly needed, laundry essentials, and even bear spray that we took with us on our hikes(but luckily didn't need). We had everything we needed. We stopped by the inn across the road for huck pie on Sue's recommendation & were glad we did. All in all - I couldn't have imagined a better place to stay! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Awesome property

It was an awesome property, exactly as described. A great place to unplug and get away from it all! Great service from property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Rustic and Elegant

Wonderful house deep in the woods with elegant finishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Wonderful Stay

This is a lovely location. Just down a short dirt road and into the trees. We loved how isolated it felt even though it was close to the highway with easy access to both West and East Glacier. The home was absolutely clean with a nice welcome basket when we arrived. There was even a nice bowl for water and a pet bed for our little dog that was traveling with us. The fire pit in the back was perfect for a hot dog roast and smores and the deck is a wonderful place to just relax and watch the river. The house actually became one of the highlights of our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

A beautiful home (inside and out) in an absolutely stunning location.

The home is off the beaten path, away from the road, and in the woods. The half-hour drive to/from Glacier National Park is an easy drive and it is beautiful too. The home is modern, comfortably furnished, and quite possibly one of the cleanest homes I've every been in (rivals my own). It's important to note that neither bedrooms upstairs have an attached en-suite, but don't let that stop you. It actually looks better in person than in the pictures. The setting is magical - the views from the house and to the river will take your breath away. We are ready to book now for our next vacation! Can't wait!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Amazing house. Beautiful setting

This place has it all and then some! Very clean. Comfortable beds and furniture. complete kitchen with all the amenities. laundry facilities. expansive views. river access, - terrific fly fishing. bbq. fire pit and privacy! We loved every minute we were there. Sue, the host was so easy to work with. We will be returning - already booked for 2018! Can hardly wait
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David G., PA

Amazing home - perfect for a Glacier Park visit.

This house is located roughly 500 feet above the Flathead River. The view out the back is incredible. You can also walk down a very steep path and view, fish, or swim in the river. Montana at its best! Cabin is clean and warm. The owner Sue is extremely accomodating and friendly. Highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Sue MacLean

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We're from Canada and we bought this property after years of searching for the perfect spot....well, we found it!! We come down to Montana a fair bit but decided to share it with others as we can't be down here on a full time basis.

Why they chose this property

I first discovered this spot as a teenager when my dad used to take me rafting/fishing on the Middle Fork of the Flathead. There is something magical about this place and if you've ever been to this area I'm sure you would agree. We love to hike, fish and raft in the summer and snowshoe in the winter. This is our year round playground!! The mountains, wildlife and endless activities you can do are at your fingertips.

What makes this property unique

Location location location. You'll find very few properties that are on the Middle Fork of the Flathead which borders Glacier National Park. We are 24 miles from the West Glacier Park Entrance and 35 miles from the East Glacier Park entrance. There are also hundreds of thousands of acres of Great Bear Wilderness directly across the highway so you can pick your playground!!

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