Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Place From which to explore Glacier and the Bob Marshall Wilderness

Guest: Sandy (Litchfield, NH)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

This is a perfect place to explore Glacier National Park. The backroads to the park saves time and avoids traffic. You are in the wilderness and yet only 15 minutes from Columbia Falls to purchase your necessities. The cabin has every amenity you could want including a printer and internet hookup. There was even a cannister of bear spray on the counter which we carried on our hikes but never needed. Every room was immaculate with many extras for guests' use. If you stay here, save time to explore the Jewel Basin area - a less popular but equally scenic hiking area. You will never regret renting this "cabin".

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Home Away from Home

Guest: Jay, Bari, Chris, Leah (Chesapeake Beach, Maryland )
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

We spent a week in this wonderful cabin on the lake. It was a very private and quiet setting. The cabin was well equipped with everything that you could possibly need. We cooked in, (or grilled) most nights using a well equipment-stocked kitchen. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the washer/dryer came in quite handy after a day's worth of hiking. Very close to Glacier National Park (do the Grinnell Glacier hike!) and an easy drive to Whitefish. The pictures of the cabin are an accurate portrayal, but can't convey the absolute coziness of the place. We knew we were in for a great experience before we even arrived due to the helpfulness and attentiveness of the owners and their thorough and timely communication. We were so impressed!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Montana vacation at Glacier Park

Guest: Tony & Debra (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/25/11

My husband and I absolutely loved this cabin. It was exactly as described and more. Very comfortable, clean and accomodating in every way. We enjoyed our time riding through Glacier Park and Many Glacier. We also paid a visit to Bigfork - a very lovely town and the restaurant "Pocketstone" was very good. We also bought cherries from Bigfork cherry orchard. We also enjoyed in Columbia Falls the restaurant Nite Owl...their breakfast was good and broasted chicken for lunch or dinner was too. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife and the scenary was undescribably beautiful. At this time, we plan to return next year! We would highly recommend this cabin and it's area to friends and family!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Incredible home!

Guest: P (St Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

We had our girls' get away at Glacier and stayed at this property. It was immaculate! Everything as pictured and Romany was extremely helpful - always a quick response. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cozy cottage Close to Everything

Guest: rockerh (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

My husband and selected this lovely cabin as a base of operation for out 30th anniversary trip. We could not have been more pleased with the cabin and all it has to offer. The pictures do not do it justice as they can't relay the warmth and charm we felt while staying there. The cabin is located on a small lake and though there are other cabins surrounding the it, we honestly never heard any noise and rarely saw anyone. The owners were very easy to communicate with and the family did everything to make us feel at home in their place. I loved the maps and other info you made readily available. The Blankenship cutoff to Glacier N.P. was genius! That probably saved us a couple hours over the course of our stay. We dined all over the area from Big Fork to Whitefish and really didn't go wrong. I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of Buffalo Grill in Whitefish and the guacamole at Columbia Falls Los Caporales was some of the best I have eaten. Should my travels ever find me headed back to Glacier National Park I will definitely head back to this charming "cabin in the woods."

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful and Comfortable Cabin - Perfect Place to Stay when Visiting the Glacier

Guest: Carri (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

The pictures do not do this cabin justice. It is very comfortable and very well equipped. We cooked/grilled out most of the week we stayed in the cabin - the kitchen had everything we needed - even an array of spices. We enjoyed a fire in the chiminea each night as we relaxed on the deck enjoying the solitude. We took the back roads into West Glacier (map/directions provided in cabin) which saved time plus allowed us to enjoy the landscape (even saw a baby black bear along the way one day). Short drive from Columbia Falls for when we needed groceries or other items. We plan on returning to this area and the cabin next summer.

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Glacier Getaway

Guest: Keith A. (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 06/29/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

My wife and I stayed 6 nights at the cabin on Duck Lake. The listing and pictures do a good job of describing the property. The cabin was everything we could have asked for. It was clean, had everything we needed for cooking, and the bed was comfortable. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and watching the wildlife on the lake. For the bird lovers, we saw grebes, hummingbirds, red-naped sapsuckers, and vireos. There is a TV in the cabin but we didn't turn it on. The internet connection was great for researching what to do in the park. We used the grill every night. Be sure to stop at Perfect Cuts Meats in Columbia Falls to pick up some flat iron steaks for the grill. The short cut over to West Glacier made it a short trip to get to the park entrance.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful vacation spot in the woods

Guest: Amy (Monroe, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

My husband and I chose this rental house after researching rentals for weeks. We are very glad we did. We spent 10 days in bear country and loved it! The home was immaculate and very well kept. The home office with the ethernet hook-up was very nice as we could stay in touch with home but still enjoy our vacation. The kitchen was well equipped and had all the basic items needed to cook. The proximity of the home to all of the major attractions was convenient. We were only a short drive away from Glacier Park and from Columbia Falls. We hiked many days and spent many hours riding the going to the sun road. We did the zip line and saw moose, bear, mountain goat and sheep. We hope to be able to come back to Montana in a few years; if we do we would love to stay at this home again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Recent Stay at Duck Lake Cabin - August, 2010

Guest: Mike (Naples, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

My wife and I recently stayed 4 nights at the Duck Lake cabin. We had a wonderful experience that exceeded all of our expectations. In fact, the website pictures really don't do the property justice. The cabin is modern, clean and well maintained. It has a wonderful view of the lake that provided beautiful scenery, especially at sunrise and sunset. The area is quiet, wooded and yet only 10-15 minutes from Columbia Falls. Further, it's in a great location for access to Whitefish, Kalispell and Glacier National Park. In summary, we highly recommend this property. Many thanks for the Norris family for sharing this property with others and handling the the whole rental experience in a professional and caring manner.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Highly delighted UK travellers

Guest: Mike & Sue, UK (England)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

We stayed at this wonderful cabin at Duck Lake in June 2010. The house was immaculatly clean, well equipped with everything you could possibily need. The barbeque was spotless. The house had a great deck with very comfortable deck furniture to be able to relax and watch the resident beavers play in the lake. The back road into West Glacier is easy to navigate and cuts the driving time in half. Plenty of good grocery stores in Columbia Falls, 20 minutes from the home. The listing description was exactly as stated, with all photos accurately shown on the web site. Romany and Roger were a pleasure to deal with, especially as we live in the UK. We would definately recommend this property for anyone who wishes to visit Glacier National Park or Whitefish Lake area. Mike & Sue

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A really beautiful cabin and a perfect base for Glacier NP

Guest: Sally T. (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We spent 10 days here and would have loved to have stayed longer. The cabin is stylish, immaculate and beautifully fitted out - the photos are good but the cabin is better. The loft has the most comfortable bed you can imagine. The view over the lake is wonderful, whatever the weather, and we had closeup views of the three resident beavers every evening. From the deck we also saw squirrels, chipmunks, muskrats, bald eagles, ospreys, woodpeckers, sandpipers, a loon and many other birds. There is great access to Glacier - from the cabin there's a "back route" in by the Camas Highway, and the drive up the North Fork to Polebridge is beautiful. Yet you are only a short drive from Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Romany took care of everything for us and was a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Romany - hope to come back one day!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Pam53 (Cooksville, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/13/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/09

My husband and I found the "cabin" extremely nice. Furnishings were all very nice, the King bed in the loft was especially comfortable, kitchen was nicely equiped and with quality items. It was also exceptionally clean and very new feeling. It was a perfect place to retreat to after a busy day exploring Glacier and surrounding areas. The entire area was very peaceful and there was often wildlife on the lake of which the deck overlooked. Mallard ducks, loons and beaver were regularly seen. I had asked the owners if there was a printer available and at the time there was not but they quickly ordered one and had it there for our use when we arrived. This was not necessary, however it just goes to show how attentive they are to their clients. The Glacier area is fantastic, our memories may fade but we will never forget this trip. The cabin, our home away from home, made it that much more special. We highly recommend you stay at this property.

Recommended for:

Guest: Sharon Miller1 (Atlanta GA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

We were originally going to stay at the Belton Chalet, but my husband visited this website and found this lovely home for just a few dollars more. We loved the pond in the back and saw not only a tiny beaver, but one that was full grown and about 5 feet long! He was eating lily pads!! The couches were SO comfortable. You just sink down in them! A very nice touch was a shoulder/back massager I found under the sink in the bathroom. I came home and ordered one! It was ideal to have after rafting and hiking! We ate left overs one night from dining out and while preparing those or fixing breakfast, I could look out over the pond. We really enjoyed the double doors in the den to be open as well, to let in the fresh air and allow a clear view of the pond's activity. The best was simply the "quiet". We commented to each other had we been at a hotel, there could be no telling who could have been beside or above us to disturb the absolute peace we were enjoying! We recommend this home with no hesitations!

Recommended for:

Guest: Gary Wheeler (-)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

We recently stayed one week at this property. The cabin, its location and the amentities were excellent. The cabin overlooks a small lake, with a large patio/deck to sit on and enjoy the view and the peace and quiet. There is high speed internet and direct TV provided. Nearly everything is new in the cabin, including an outside BBQ grill. I highly recommend this property. It is ideally locate near Colombia Fall, Kalispell, Whitefish, and most of all Galcier National Park. I only wish we would have had more time to stay. I definately intend on returning.

Recommended for: