Remote, Cozy Lodge & 2 Canvas Tents, Unforgettable Glacier Park View Polebridge

Private REMOTE Lodge on 65 acres , GLACIER NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN VIEWS, LOVED BY 3 GENERATION. FAMILIES, FLEXIBLE ACCOMODATION, 11 in cabins & up to 6 in wall tents for cabin guests only. OBSERVATORY. 2.5 miles to North Fork Park Entrance & 35 mins to Apgar & the Going to the Sun Road. Walk, bike or drive to the Polebridge Mercantile (bakery, pizza and rentals) & Saloon ( live music). Explore lightly used Flathead Forest trails, hike to Look Out Towers or fish, swim or float the Flathead River.
The property offers wonderful gathering space for friends and family with a mix of interesting places to sleep. Cabin with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Stylish Sleep cabin with amazing views and European wood stove ( no bathroom ) and 2 Canvas wall tents ( use of outdoor hot showered and outhouse) each sleeping 2 to 4 all nested around an enormous fire pit & sharing remarkable views off the Park and the incredible dark skies. Hang out on the decks, hike the property trails or explore the beauty of Glacier NP. This listing is for the main cabin, sleep cabin and 2 canvas wall tents. The property is also listed with no tents for 10 people.
The property is 1.5 miles from Polebridge up a 0.5 miles gravel driveway and situated on 205 acres and surrounded by Flathead National Forest (2 million acres). It is remote and off the grid with very efficient solar and fast wifi (starlink). There are hiking trails on the property and we highly recommend the short walk to the benches on the lookout of sunset views. We are in a protected dark sky area and the milky way and stars at night are memorable.

The cabin is cozy with a large wood stove and propane heat. The kitchen has everything you need except a dishwasher and the table seats 14. There is a full bathroom on each floor with one downstairs bedroom and a master bedroom and a walk thru bedroom upstairs. Porches with ample seating on both floors. There is an additional guest sleeping cabin sleeps 3 with no bathroom about 30 yards from the main cabin. It has a European wood stove, and great views to the mountains. There is a newly added Kiddies secret hangout great for kids up to about 5 years old. There is a huge fire pit outside, observatory and historic homestead log cabin on site. There are 2, 12 x14 canvas glamping tents on the property each sleeping 2 to 4 guests with use of outhouse and outdoor hot water shower and sink. They have comfy beds, duvets and cotton sheets and towels and the best views of GNP. Please inquire before booking. These are all nestled around and enormous fire pit with ample wood provided There is plenty of hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing from the property. In the summer ask us about 2 additional glamping tents on adjacent property (each sleeps 2 to 3). They can be found under glamping tent 1 and 2 in Polebridge ( link not allowed) and are only available to cabin guests in 2026. A wonderful spot for a retreat or large multi generational family gatherings.
The property is extremely private and quiet. It sits on 65 acres adjoining the 140 acres where we live, You will be the only guests on the property and have access to the 205 acres surrounding it and the National Forest beyond. There is a locked observatory on the property housing telescopes. Jim loves to show off the night skies to guests just ask. There is additional storage in the garage with a second fridge, lawn toys and some inflatable kayaks and SUP for the lakes only.Although the Park has a Vehicle reservation system in place for 2025 (details below) there is plenty of things to do outside of the Park, e.g hiking the lightly used trials (dogs allowed) in the Flathead National Forest, exploring the Lookout Towers, fishing lakes and rivers and floating the Flathead River, or take a day trip to Whitefish.
I have tried to simplify below the information for Park access in 2025 but I cannot include phone numbers/website due to vrbo policies.

The cabin is approximately 36 miles from Columbia Falls much of which is unpaved. The cabin is accessed by a 0.5 mile gravel road and is remote. The Polebridge entrance to the Park is approx 2.5 miles away, the visitor center at Apgar is a gorgeous 35 minute drive. It is wonderful to retreat to the quiet of the cabin after a busy day in the Park or Forest. Plenty of Parking, 4 wd recommended. The road from Columbia Falls will be snow covered in winter and possibly dusty and bumpy in summer but go slow as the views are tremendous as you follow the North Fork River flanking the mountains of the Park. We have a number of trails on the property and highly recommend hiking to the look out with your evening cocktails. There is a screened in Gazebo with large dining table for family/friend gatherings. Inflatable SUP and kayaks, spinning rods available for use at own risk please ask. Dart board in the old log cabin and other lawn games. The observatory is locked and off limits to guests however Jim loves to show you how it works and the stars. Just ask . It contains 2 telescopes and a solar scope and is perfect for the Montana dark skies.

There Cabin is outside of the Park. it is situated on a bench above Polebridge. We can help you with ways to access the Park, and visiting the 2 million acre Flathead Forest behind the tents. Guests are welcome to explore the area, we have a pond and 200 acres of forest with marked trails and mountain views. Besides visiting the Park there are plenty of lovely places to visit outside of the Park for hiking, boating fishing and swimming. Check out the Lookouts in Flathead National Forest or access the North Fork River from outside the park for fishing, floating or picnics by the river.

Glacier National Park announced Wednesday that it is ending its ticketed-entry system, which has dictated summer access to some of the park’s most popular areas for the past five years. Instead, it will introduce new parking limits at Logan Pass and a reservation system for shuttle buses along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Late last year, Superintendent Dave Roemer said the park was likely to discontinue the ticketed-entry system for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, which has long been one of Glacier’s most congested areas. However, since then, National Park Service officials have remained silent about their exact plans, saying they were still assessing options. In previous years, Glacier typically announced its plans for the following year in November or December.

In a press release Wednesday, Roemer said he hoped the new system would enable more people to visit Logan Pass, the Continental Divide and the summit of the Sun Road by implementing a three-hour parking limit there. Park officials stated that this would give visitors enough time to see the Visitor’s Center, participate in an interpretive program, or even take the short hike to the Hidden Lake Overlook.

Those planning longer hikes from Logan Pass, such as the iconic Highline Trail to the Granite Park Chalet, would need to use one of the express shuttles from either the east or west side of the park.

“With the new trial measures, we aim to improve the public’s ability to visit Logan Pass for short durations and allow the shuttle system to perform more reliably for a more specific purpose,” Roemer said in the release. “This initiative reflects our continued learning and listening as we refine park transportation and access to better serve the public and safeguard the integrity of the park’s resources.”

Parking limits at Logan Pass were expected to begin on July 1, typically around the time the entire Going-to-the-Sun Road opens. Meanwhile, the new express shuttle system will provide direct service from the Apgar Visitor Center and Lake McDonald Lodge on the west side to Logan Pass. Unlike previous years, it will not stop at the Avalanche Lake or Trail of the Cedars trailheads. The shuttle will make afternoon stops at the Loop, a popular endpoint for hikers from Logan Pass. On the east side, the shuttles will depart from the St. Mary Visitor Center and Rising Sun.

Shuttle reservations will cost $1 per person and are required for anyone 2 years and older. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Recreation website. A portion of tickets will be made available 60 days in advance, beginning at 8 a.m. on May 2. The remaining tickets will be released at 7 p.m. for next-day entry starting June 30.
Visitors are encouraged to check the park website frequently for updates and additional information.
There are no services north of Columbia Falls, get your supplies and ice there before you head up.
We have have maps and guide books and information on our favourite hikes. We can help you plan you day, figure out the Park entry system or if you wish or run river shuttles (extra cost)

The Polebridge mercantile now rents inflatable kayaks, rafts, paddle boards and ebikes which can be booked online under outfitters on their website