Location: Polebridge, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA (3 miles north of the Polebridge Ranger Station in Glacier NP)
Accommodations: Cabin Homestead, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Located in the northwest corner of Glacier National Park and 10 miles from the Canadian border, the Ranch is a private residence that sits at the edge of Big Prairie on the banks of the North Fork River, a designated wild and scenic river. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of your own cabin with spectacular mountain views in all directions and abundant wildlife. This section of Glacier is rustic and unspoiled as it is relatively undeveloped, meaning there are no paved roads or power lines for 35 miles. Due to our solar energy system, you can enjoy modern conveniences while getting far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. At the Ranch you can experience the true beauty and meaning of Big Sky country!
The North Fork is a designated Wild and Scenic River and from the cabin you can fish, wade, swim, hike and skip stones in the river. Hammocks are located in the trees overlooking the river, making it perfect for book reading and napping, and there is a fire pit and picnic table as well. Two horse-shoe pits invite evening competition.
The Ranch House, which is 1,500 square feet, has two bedrooms and one bath. One bedroom has a queen bed, while the bunk room has two bunk beds and sleeps four. The loft has a futon sofa and an inflatable queen air bed. The bathroom has two sinks, toilet, tub/shower and washer/dryer. The family room contains the kitchen, dining and living areas, which are open to the loft area above. Through the double french doors lies the covered deck, which is 1,000 square feet, with great views of Rainbow Mountain and the Livingston Range of the Continental Divide. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, microwave, double sink and pantry.
In addition to the Ranch House, we have a guest cabin which can be added to the Ranch House to accommodate larger groups. The guest cabin is 600 square feet, has a bathroom with shower/tub, a wood burning stove (WBS), couch, table and chairs and sleeps 4 in beds with a queen log bed downstairs and two twin beds in the loft. The covered porch offers sweeping views of the Livingston Range, looking north into Canada.
There are many activities to choose from while at the Ranch. In the summer, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, swimming and sightseeing. In the winter time, you can cross country ski or snow-shoe in any direction or enjoy the local pastime such as burning firewood and reading books!
Two beautiful high mountain lakes are a short distance from the Ranch, they are Kintla Lake to the north and Bowman Lake to the south. No boat motors are allowed on Kintla, so it is the preferred choice for people wanting to canoe or kayak.
The Ranch caretaker has extensive knowledge of the river, lakes, Glacier Park and the Flathead Forest to the West and can help you plan excursions from the Ranch.
Three miles from the Ranch is the Polebridge Ranger Station and the western entrance to Glacier Park. Outside the Park, two miles further is the historic Polebridge Mercantile, which is listed in the register of National Historic Places. The Merc offers fresh baked bread and pastries, as well as coffee and sandwiches. You can purchase basic supplies you might have forgotten in town, as well as gas for the car. Next door, the Northern Lights Café offers great home cooked dinners and brunch on Sundays. Friday nights are pizza nights. Enjoy a micro-brewed beer, wine and cocktails and watch the sun set over the Whitefish Divide.
Of course, there is all of Glacier Park to enjoy including Going-To-The-Sun Road, Logan Pass, West Glacier, Many Glacier, St. Mary and Waterton Lake. There is whitewater rafting in West Glacier, along with horse stables and some shopping.
The Ranch is located approximately 50 miles (1.5 hours) from the Glacier Park Airport in Kalispell (FCA). Delta, Northwest and Horizon provide air service. Car rental service is available at the airport. A unique way to get to the cabin is by train. Amtrak offers the Empire Builder service from Portland, Seattle and Chicago to Whitefish. Please note that the gravel road that leads to Polebridge can be bouncy and dusty at certain times of the year.
In winter the ranch can only be accessed via skiing or snowshoe and is available from Jan through March. Guests must bring their food and supplies with them and do their own cleaning. Linens are provided. Only the ranch house is available in winter and maximum capacity is 8 persons. Please contact us for more information
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Ranch House .... $1500/week (up to six people)
Guest Cabin .... $ 500/week (up to four people - requires Ranch House rental)
Winter (Jan-Mar) ....$200/night w/2 night minimum (ski in/ Ski out)
Cleaning fees are additional: Ranch House-$150, Guest Cabin-$75
7% Montana Bed Tax applies to all rental fee, Park entrance fee must be purchased.
50% Deposit holds reservation, balance due 90 days prior to arrival.
Rentals are weekly (Sat to Sat) with Check-in at 4pm and Check-out at 10 am.
Off season discount of 35% applies to non-peak season (Peak is June 15 - Sept 30)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Rainbow Mountain from front deck - Polebridge Cabin Rental in Glacier National Park
- McFarland Ranch and Livingston Range - Polebridge Cabin Rental in Glacier National Park
- Relax on the front deck and enjoy the view of the Livingston Range - Polebridge Cabin Rental in Glacier National Park
- Kitchen in the ranch house
- Master bedroom in ranch house
- Front porch of guest cabin with view to the Continental Divide
- Guest cabin has queen bed downstairs and twin beds in the loft
- Fire pit by river
- Bowman Lake and Rainbow Mountain
- Kintla Lake is a beautiful lake to canoe and Kayak
- Mountain Goats on the Garden Wall trail
- The Polebridge Mercantile General Store
- Wildflowers on the Garden Wall trail
- There are lots of hiking trails near the ranch in Glacier National Park
- Kids love to fish near the ranch on the North Fork river
- The old ranch wagon is a great place for family pictures
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