Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access!
Set within 52 acres of forested land in Ptarmigan Village on Big Mountain, The Cedar Nest is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Whitefish condo that sleeps 8. Community amenities include both indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, and hiking trails. Spend the day at nearby Whitefish Mountain Resort, which offers world-class skiing and other year-round activities, or explore downtown historic Whitefish. Guests in search of a mountain retreat will love curling up beside the wood-burning fireplace while surrounded by a cozy cabin setting.
On-site parking for 2 cars makes it easy to hit the slopes at nearby Whitefish Mountain Resort, visit the historic downtown, or make the 1-hour trip to Glacier National Park. Book this charming condo today!
Glacier Park International Airport is only about 20 minutes from Whitefish, Montana so getting here is easy!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 8): FIRST FLOOR: - Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combination - Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combination
THIRD FLOOR: -Loft Space: Queen Bed plus Sleeper Sofa, Shared Bathroom with Shower
* No smoking, vaping, pets, or parties permitted at this property. Guests shall not have parties or events at the home which include but are not limited to bachelor & bachelorette parties, golf parties, and weddings.
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Full payment is required to be paid by the due date. Failure to pay the balance in full by said due date will result in cancellation.
A signed rental agreement is required to confirm your stay. Failure to sign the agreement within 96 hours of booking will result in cancellation.
Failure to follow our House Rules as listed, will result in the cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of all deposits.
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Property # 9950003
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Whitefish
Located in Whitefish, this condo is in the mountains. Les Mason State Park and Whitefish Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stumptown Ice Den and Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Glacier Bank Park or Majestic Valley Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Whitefish, MT
What's nearby
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Elk Highlands Chair - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Glory Hole - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Bad Medicine - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Stumptown - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Whitefish Depot - 14 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Piggyback Barbeque - 11 min drive
Bulldog Saloon - 12 min drive
base lodge bar whitefish - 8 min drive
Loula's Cafe - 12 min drive
Hellroaring Saloon - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access! on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$360, 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.
Is Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ptarmigan Condo! Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Access! located?
Situated in the mountains, this condo building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, Elk Highlands Chair and Easy Rider Chairlift. Wood Lot and Headwall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was great we had great access to whitefish and glacier national park ! The bottom stairs could use more lighting but other than that no complaints we loved our stay
Cindy E.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
We are delighted by your 10 out of 10 review of The Cedar Nest and hope to welcome you back for another stay. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
In Whitefish to visit Glacier National Park. This property was a little out of the way, but still worked well for our group. The park is amazing!
Mary B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2024
Hi, Mary. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at The Cedar Nest, and we hope to welcome you back to Whitefish soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
Took the family on a vacation and had a great time. This place was a good choice close to all the adventures we had and comfortable and homey to stay at. I would recommend it to all
very comfortable and clean
great updates in the bathrooms
super responsive property managers
much, much larger great room than the photos show -- view of the stars from the great room a real treat on the rare clear night
Alex S.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2021
Thank you, Alex. We would be happy to host you in the future.
The Cedar Nest worked very well for our stay in Whitefish. It was clean, comfortable and convenient for our time in Glacier National Park. I loved the spiral staircases! I must say that communication before, during and after were exceptional. Many thanks for helping to make our trip a great one!
Patti S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2023
Hi Patti. We're thrilled that The Cedar Nest was the perfect home for your group's Whitefish vacation and hope to see you back soon!
Verified
8/10 Good
Dan N.
25 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall - when we first arrived, it was warm, 80 degree weather, but the fans on site helped. Nice proximity to the spa and indoor pool, sauna. Kind of out there away from everything and in the wilderness, but got used to the windy road after a few trips.Nice having a working fireplace. Dishwasher did not work at all. Coffee pot did not work, but had it was replaced the next day. Small washer for loads - o.k. Not wild about winding staircases and master bedroom in basement, but this kept it cool on a warm night.
We’ve stayed at Ptarmigan a couple times now, Love the location and atmosphere at the Village, Feel like the photos displayed on the VRBO site are not quite reflective of the actual rooms, they are not as nice as the photos would indicate, could use some upgrading.
Janet T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Thanks for your review, Janet. We're pleased that you had another nice stay at Ptarmigan. We apologize that the photos on the site were not what you saw in the home; and that you found the home in need of upgrading. Thank you for being our guests!
My fiancé and I stayed here for our week long vacation. We chose this location because of the proximity to downtown Whitefish and the amenities offered such as the heated pool and hot tub. It was great having these amenities just a couple steps outside of the condo. Everything in the rental was as described and pictured. The hosts were great about providing helpful information and answering questions. The kitchen was also fully stocked with all the cooking/dining ware we needed! It was a wonderful stay overall. The only downside was not having in-house washing and drying.
Drew H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us Drew! We are happy you enjoyed your stay at The Cedar Nest. The washer/dryer are sort of tucked away so our apologies for not clarifying where it is. We hope to host you both again!
The property was clean and check out went well. Not sure why we had to drive a check in sheet to the office. It wasn’t clear to us that the second bath was on a different floor from the bedrooms. The spiral stairs look nice but make it difficult when it’s the only way to transport luggage (when it’s raining and you can’t go around back and thru the bedroom). Some of the doors didn’t shut without much difficulty. The shower on the main floor had way too much pressure which caused a lot of water to cover the balance of the bathroom. Also had issues with the coffee maker, not sure why water would not pass thru. It worked to get our visit to Glacier.
The condo served our group of 5 well. PROS: *Location is great for skiing or going into town. *Kitchen is well-stocked with plenty of pots, pans, cutting boards, utensils, etc. (could use some more glassware and a pizza pan but that's nitpicking).*Plenty of supplies are provided - dishwasher pods, dish soap, paper towels, shampoo, body wash, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc..*The shower pressure was very good (I mention because it usually isn't).*It is clean and everything worked (lights, TV, toilets, appliances, etc.)*Plenty of hooks/hangers for our ski gear at entryway.*Check-in/out was easy with code provided - not a huge list of to-dos. CONS:*The open room/loft is clear from the pictures, but obviously no privacy/quiet for those sleeping in that area. *Furniture, cabinetry and bedding are a bit dated/worn, but still very functional. *Getting large luggage up and down that spiral staircase is no easy task:) It is narrow and some may have a difficult time with it. OTHER INFO:*The pull-out sofa is in the main living room - the description said it was in the loft. It wasn't a problem for us but may be important to some. *The only ingredients supplied are olive oil, salt and pepper (this is not bad, just good to know). *The Village requires a handwritten form (car info and guest names) be dropped at office (weird it's not online but that's not the hosts fault).In summary, it was as described, had everything we needed and was a good value for the money.
Pam S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at The Cedar Nest. We greatly appreciate the thorough pros and cons you noted for the home, as well as the in-betweens. It is nice to know that overall, the home suited your group well. We hope to see you back in Whitefish soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
Place was awesome, perfect for a few days of skiing. Hosts were very organized and responsive. Great experience overall! Highly recommend!
Collin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2024
Hi, Collin. We are thrilled The Cedar Nest was the perfect home for your Whitefish ski getaway and appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Our family stayed at this property for four nights. Four adults and one five-year-old. There was plenty of room for us. It was clean. Checking in/out easy. Owners responded to all questions quickly. We had a great stay! Beautiful location!
**helpful hint- there are only spiral staircases- for the 2 lower floor occupants- have someone go in the unit, go down the stairs, and open the back door and bring your luggage in for the two lower unit bedrooms through the back door.**
Pros: two bedrooms plus the loft was plenty of room for us. The indoor pool and outdoor hot tub was a short path through the woods very close to this unit. The unit was well marked and easy to find. There is a washer and dryer in the unit. Although it is in one of the bedrooms, so you have to plan to do your laundry before someone goes to bed. We enjoyed the outside patio. There is a private beach access 5 minutes drive from there condo. We went down several nights and watch the sunset and actually played games on the picnic tables that are at the beach. It was quiet and we were the only ones there. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils, plates, coffee, maker, tester, etc..
Cons: There is no air-conditioning in this unit. Which three out of our four nights was fine. But the first night we arrived it was 90°. And there were no fans in the unit. We had to buy fans. No kitchen table. We ate outside ( plenty of stools around island)
Spiral staircases can be a challenge
Joyce P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2023
Hi Joyce. We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay at The Cedar Nest and found it nicely located, spacious, and the kitchen well-equipped Thank you for being our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Such a beautiful getaway in a great location! Property has been well taken care of and had all we needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed dining on the back deck…playing pickle ball…. lounging at the hot tub and swimming at the pool after long days of playing and hiking Glacier. Lovely stay! Thank you.
aimee h.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us Aimee! We hope to host you again.
We arrived at Elkhorn on a Saturday evening after traveling for about 15 hours. We were tired and ready to unpack and get comfy in our home away from home for the week. Upon initial arrival, the space is great. It’s secluded, very wooded, and the perfect space for what we needed. I am going to break down our stay for all future renters to be fully prepared.
1. The spiral staircases are a pain in the butt to take luggage down. A lot of the houses in the area have nice pathways to guide you to your home, not Elkhorn. The pathway is gravel and takes you down to the bottom of a staircase that you then have to haul all of your belongings up to the second floor. Our mistake was not noticing the difficultly of the spiral staircases sooner. If you need to take luggage down to the bottom floor, I would recommend entering the space, going downstairs, opening the back door, and then bringing the suitcases to the lower two bedrooms. If you are staying in the upstairs loft - be prepared there isn’t a loophole.
2. I don’t think the photos on VRBO provide an adequate description of the layout. None of the rooms are directly connected to a bathroom, the two lower rooms share a bathroom and the lofted room has to walk down the stairs to the main floor bathroom. This isn’t an issue, just not something that we were prepared for.
3. The hosts were VERY responsive. This came in handy because our pool code and beach code were incorrect. This is by no means their fault, Ptarmigan Village changed the codes without letting them know. We had very timely responses when this occurred. But I think it’s worth mentioning that if you want to go to the beach or pool, do it within office hours of Ptarmigan Village so you aren’t locked out.
4. Parking is not clearly marked outside of Elkhorn. We had the misfortune of another member of the community placing a note on our car that stated “moved or be towed”. We contacted Ptarmigan in fear of having our vehicle towed and they stated they do not place notes like that on cars, nor do they tow since there is not assigned parking. I will say I was not thrilled with the response from our Hosts. We did nothing wrong with regards to parking and I did not feel supported by their response, there was no clarification as to what to do. Luckily Ptarmigan Village’s answering service was able to provide proper information.
The location itself is great, it’s very peaceful and extremely beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and watching
mac h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you for staying with us Mac. We appreciated your patience during the inconveniences that occurred. We will take into consideration the description of the home and your other suggestions. We hope to host you at one of our different homes for a better experience.
We spent 2.5 weeks at the property with our 5 & 2 year old and had an excellent time. My husband worked 9-5 from the loft without any internet issues. The kids loved the swimming pool & my husband loved the hot tub. The kitchen is very well-stocked and it was easy to make most meals from the cabin. There weren't tons of kids activities in Whitefish (we didn't ski), but Kalispell has a lot! Holt Stage Hideaway was the favorite and Red Poppy Bakery had wonderful GF goodies. We are excited to visit again.
Martha W.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for staying with us at The Cedar Nest! It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
We had a nice stay at this property. The beds were cozy and it fit our group of 6 perfectly. My kids loved swimming in the salt water pool and our visits to the lake. This property is perfectly located just outside of Whitefish, only a short drive to downtown. It's on a quiet road which makes for pleasant meals on the deck.
The managers were swift in response to any questions I had, both about the property and about the area.
things to keep in mind:
The staircase is very steep and very narrow.
There isn't central AC. They have a small unit in the loft but with the temps getting into the 90ies the whole condo gets stuffy
The beach is a 10min car ride away, but the indoor swimming pool is walking distance.
Amy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us Amy! It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
This property was very nice. It was very clean and everything in working order. The only surprises for me were no dining table (there is one out back on the deck) and no lake in the community (the lake pictured is nearby). It was easy enough to eat on the deck this time of year, or around the kitchen counter (there are barstools). Only improvements I would suggest are more glassware and check out the shower faucet (feels loose - not broken, but it feels like it could fail at some point). Kitchen was stocked well enough for the cooking we did. Nice quiet street.
Joel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us Joel! I will pass your suggestions onward. We hope you enjoyed your stay!
Our family of five felt very comfortable in the property. The great room was good for hanging out. We were there when temps were unseasonably high, so the it was hard to sleep in the loft. But overall a good property. The property managers were very responsive and communicative.
Carmen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2021
Hi Carmen,
Thank you so much for staying with us! We were happy to host you and your family.
~Mele
My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren in Whitefish, Montana. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back. The managers were awesome with getting back to us and helping us. We very much appreciated how quickly they responded to us. Thank you for a wonderful trip!❤
Jill C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us this summer Jill! Congratulations on celebrating your wedding anniversary! We wish you many more happy years together. We hope to host you again soon.
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