Secluded Hideaway on the Steps of Glacier National Park
(11 Reviews)
Location
Car: Necessary
The North Fork river area is an official wild and scenic area. Properties are off the grid and supply their own electricity. Glacier National Park is our front yard and the Whitefish range our backyard. Activities such as hiking, climbing, float trips, fishing, kayaking and canoeing abound.
The community of Polebridge is like visiting the old west. The Mercantile (on the historic register) is famous for its freshly baked huckleberry bear claws, cookies and hot sandwiches as well as a variety of keepsakes to remind you of your trip. (owner sells her art in there) The Northern Lights Saloon serves delicious food as well as a variety of beer, wine and soft drinks.
There is a gas pump at the Mercantile but it is recommended that you fill up and do your grocery shopping in town for greater variety.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: We both worked at Many Glacier on the east side of Glacier National Park in the 70's. We met when Sue was working for the concession in the coffee shop and Greg was in maintenance and took coffee breaks. We returned the following summer and a married couple and became a ranger and Greg continued in maintenance. We spent 8 summers at Many Glacier hiking and climbing all over the park so we know it well. Our son Merritt was named after two of our favorite mountains in the park.
Why the Owner Chose Polebridge, MT, USA:
Fast forward to 2004. We were interested in purchasing property near Glacier and decided on this location with it's beautiful views of Glacier and the rustic lodge feel of the cabin. We have since expanded the cabin into a lodge with added personal space and a three car garage. We made sure the expansion looked like it fit with the original structure rather than like an add-on.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
We loved how quiet it was and there are no other neighbor buildings visible.
You can sit on the back porch looking at the peaks of Glacier and hear the wings of the birds as they fly over.
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Photos
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![Lupine Meadow Lodge. Reflections of Glacier's peaks reflect in the windows.]()
Lupine Meadow Lodge. Reflections of Glacier's peaks reflect in the windows.
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![Living room and fireplace..stairs to second story.]()
Living room and fireplace..stairs to second story.
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![Cozy corner with Glacier rock see through fireplace on south side]()
Cozy corner with Glacier rock see through fireplace on south side
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![Leather loveseat & ottoman. Very comfortable stick rockers in N. fireplace room]()
Leather loveseat & ottoman. Very comfortable stick rockers in N. fireplace room
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![Kitchen and living room. Beautiful saw cut wooden floor.]()
Kitchen and living room. Beautiful saw cut wooden floor.
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![Upstairs bedroom with two twin beds]()
Upstairs bedroom with two twin beds
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![Queen bedroom downstairs with log headboard and pine cone accents on dressers.]()
Queen bedroom downstairs with log headboard and pine cone accents on dressers.
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![Reflection pond just North of the cabin. Views of Glacier Park]()
Reflection pond just North of the cabin. Views of Glacier Park
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![Fall view from cabin porch with fog rising from river]()
Fall view from cabin porch with fog rising from river
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![Views of North Fork valley in the fall. Larch trees turn and then lose needles.]()
Views of North Fork valley in the fall. Larch trees turn and then lose needles.
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![Northern Lights Saloon 7 miles from cabin. Excellent food and drinks.]()
Northern Lights Saloon 7 miles from cabin. Excellent food and drinks.
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![Deer and elk in the meadow at the cabin]()
Deer and elk in the meadow at the cabin
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![View from South East]()
View from South East
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![Living, dining and kitchen area]()
Living, dining and kitchen area
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![Stairway to upper two bedrooms and full bath. Two massive logs support the lodge]()
Stairway to upper two bedrooms and full bath. Two massive logs support the lodge
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![Sit back and relax in front of the massive see-through Glacier rock fireplace.]()
Sit back and relax in front of the massive see-through Glacier rock fireplace.
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![North fireplace room with flat screen TV. Many DVDs provided; no TV reception.]()
North fireplace room with flat screen TV. Many DVDs provided; no TV reception.
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![Master bedroom with handmade quilt & views of meadow and Glacier National Park.]()
Master bedroom with handmade quilt & views of meadow and Glacier National Park.
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![Spectacular views of Glacier from the cabin.]()
Spectacular views of Glacier from the cabin.
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![Spectacular sunrise from cabin porch.]()
Spectacular sunrise from cabin porch.
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![Sondreson Meadow about 1.5 mile walk from the cabin. Glacier Park in background.]()
Sondreson Meadow about 1.5 mile walk from the cabin. Glacier Park in background.
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![Bowman Lake in Glacier Park...about 14 miles from cabin]()
Bowman Lake in Glacier Park...about 14 miles from cabin
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![Mercantile, 7 miles; fresh pastries and cookies daily, gifts sold by cabin owner]()
Mercantile, 7 miles; fresh pastries and cookies daily, gifts sold by cabin owner
VRBO #12401
This listing was first published here in 2002.
Date last modified - Sunday, April 02, 2017
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