Welcome to The Ponderosa!

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A wooden cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A staircase with a metal handrail, a gray couch, and a wooden floor.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a clock, and a window with a view of trees.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cozy living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Meadow Lake Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Lanes and Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sky Waterpark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls is home to this vacation home. Meadow Lake Golf Course and Glacier Lanes and Casino are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitefish Lake State Park and Les Mason State Park. Big Sky Waterpark and Whitefish Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Flathead River - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Big Sky Waterpark - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 15 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Lake Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cowgirl Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Ponderosa! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to The Ponderosa!?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to The Ponderosa! on Nov 2, 2026 start from $374, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Ponderosa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Ponderosa!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Ponderosa! located?

Situated in Columbia Falls, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Meadow Lake Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glacier Lanes and Casino and Flathead River. Big Sky Waterpark and Hugh Rogers Wag Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great location very great place to have a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the most wonderful and cozy ace to stay. Host was very accommodating! Would highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place! Tucked away in woods, private, and so easy to get to grocery store/restaurants. Great location to GNP and Whitefish.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Outdoor Getaway

This was the perfect place to crash after all our fun in the area for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

This property was perfect for my husband me and our 2 20 year old sons. Great location to Glacier Park and very close to the airport. We had an amazing 3 nights here. Had everything you would need for a comfortable stay and beautifully secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

We throughly enjoyed our stay at The Ponderosa. It was beautifula sn tranquil. Everything we needed was there and beds were great! Hope to get to stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near Glacier National Park

This place was perfect for us to stay for day trips in to glacier national park. It was around a 25-30 minute drive to get into the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We had a great time, saw lots of deer on the property, which was a bonus for my kids. Comfortable beds, very clean. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our vacation. Great house, view and the woods. Plenty of deer and turkey in the backyard every morning. Loved our stay. Finished each night at the fire pit in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing accurately reflected the property. Pretty convenient location for accessing all local recreation. Lots of nice touches to make the property welcoming and hospitable. Kitchen was well equipped, bathroom was very clean. Host was very helpful throughout. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Great little getaway in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In love!

The space was amazing! Just enough space for my kids and I. Very peaceful property. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! We had a few bears, turkeys and deer on the property that we could watch from the deck. Beautiful cabin with all you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful view from the deck/balcony, very clean, everything you could need. We even saw a bear while drinking coffee on the deck/balcony but felt 100 percent safe too. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Country dreaming

Very nice property. Semi secluded. Excellent base for Glacier adventures. Host is outstanding with all communication. Check in was easiest ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved every moment we spent in the cabin! We had everything we needed to cook and hang out playing games or enjoying the firepit! Perfectly located to enjoy Glacier, Flathead and Whitefish but tucked away on some land and in the woods so we could feel like we were ‘away from it all’. Even tho it was only a few minutes to town. Beds were comfy and everything was so clean! We would love to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Glacier

We had a great time staying at the Ponderosa. Lots of extras!! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place for our family with older teens and young adults. It was clean and comfortable and SPACIOUS, which is so nice when you’ve spent all day in the car together. We didn’t use the grill or the fire pit, but if we had been around another day or two we would have. The location is secluded and quiet. Honestly one of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had. Crystal was fantastic at communicating. We really enjoyed it and will definitely stay here again if we come back to Glacier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice hideaway

We were an adult party of 5. The house was far enough away that we felt we could enjoy nature but close enough to Glacier that we could enter the park in a reasonable amount of time. The house has all we needed. The owner was great to respond when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near West Glacier

Stayed here with family. There were 7 of us total. Sat out by the fire one night. House was clean. Owner stayed in touch and answered questions quick. Nice house for vacation or just to get away. We loved being in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2023
Thank you Janet & Family! We were very happy to host you all. Appreciate the review & how well you cared for The Ponderosa. Hope you can come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Out in the Woods

The property was as stated. We enjoyed looking out at forest. We stayed when it was very hot outside but house stayed comfortable. We are bit older so our only comment would be that the stares to the unit at altitude were a little hard on us. Our stay was beautiful
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us .

From airport at midnight, came by 24 hr grocery and to property with no problem. Secluded and beautiful views from upper deck with hummingbirds, grilling and family time. Granddaughter on her phone was able to get vehicle passes every day. Close to Glacier. The rooms upstairs were cooler and downstairs warmer which was perfect for our group. Owner easy to reach, communicate with and very helpful. One bathroom worked out mostly fine. Great time, clean and very comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A local gem in Columbia Falls!

We stayed at the property for a couple of nights during our trip to Glacier National Park. The photos just don't do justice to how good a property this is. The cabin is located in the woods, while being mins away from big grocery stores and restaurants. It was a mere 25 min drive to west Glacier. The cabin was spacious and so well appointed and maintained. The hosts haven't spare any expenses stocking up on quality things for the home. The beds were really comfortable and easily accommodated five of us. Crystal was a great host; easy to communicate with and really flexible. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice place to stay close the park's entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Whitefish Family Vacation

Loved the area where the house is, beautifully laid out inside, had everything you could need. Although it was too hot to enjoy a fire, there is a nice fire ring all set up with everything you would need, hopefully make it back sometime when it’s not so hot out. Only downside is we visited when it was a super hot week, definitely used the fans and the ac upstairs, the nights finally cooled down into the low 60’s late evening. House was perfectly located off the beaten path which made everything easily accessible. For the kids, it was amazing to see all of them with their phones down working on a puzzle together, that doesn’t normally happen. They also loved seeing the doe and fawn grazing through the property almost everyday. Great host, great house, great area, couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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