Ptarmigan is located on Numa Peak, more than 20 acres of pristine forest and meadow, less than 3 miles from the Bowman Lake Entrance of Glacier National Park. There are 4 log cabins (Kootenay, Kintla, Ptarmigan and Siyeh) all with amazing views into the northern peaks of Glacier National Park. You look right into the midst of the mountains from the entire living room area, upstairs master bedroom and the front deck. Kintla has 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed. There is a full bath, fully equipped kitchen, and a combined dining and living room area with a wood stove. There is a large front deck with bistro style table and chairs looking into Glacier National Park. The master bedroom is the full top floor with two foot knee walls and includes a private sitting area. Log accents abound throughout the cabin from the log supports and peak log in the master bedroom to the stairway. Haycreek runs year round and is situated on the south side of the property. It is home to the endangered Bull Trout.
Beautiful Log Cabin, Stunning Views of Glacier National Park, near Polebridge
- Cabin1000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay3 nights
2BR, 1 Bath, Kitchen, Dining And Living Area With Wood Stove And Mountain Views!
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Mary Bassingthwaighte
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Sep 16, 2018
About Mary Bassingthwaighte
Above you can see Kira, my youngest now 22 years old, sitting on the porch stairs of our original cabin. We were so lucky to come across this gem back in the early 90s. During one of our many family visits up into the Glacier National Park area, we were driving down the North Fork Road and saw a small 'for Sale' sign next to the road. We couldn't believe that someone would be selling a plot of land so close to this pristine land! We whipped our car around so fast and met with a wonderful couple who had raised their family on that property for many many years. It was simple decision. For the next twenty years, my children, Kira, Ian and Tris spent many glorious days hiking, fishing, rafting, climbing, and playing in the snow (Glacier snow + three kiddos = ridiculously impressive snow forts). Our addition onto the original cabin was meant to be a place where they could all return with their families one day. Eventually the idea came about to share the property with other people who would love the quiet and splendor that this wonderful valley offers.
Mary Bassingthwaighte purchased this Cabin in 1994
Why Mary Bassingthwaighte chose Polebridge
Numa Peak has the advantage of privacy and quiet but also with close proximity to both Glacier National Park and the township of Polebridge. The convenience to food, music and diverse company often from all over the world with the ability to return quickly home to a quiet haven is just too good to be true. It is difficult to describe the beauty, the smell...just the feel of being in the middle of nature at its best
What makes this Cabin unique
The Numa Peak property continues to surprise us all year long with its extreme range of beauty. The summers are warm and dry filled with beautiful plants, grasses, and roaming wildlife. The winters are fierce and majestic, with pine trees becoming snow ghosts and a few lonesome footprints in the snow, a grand feeling of seclusion sets in. It doesn't matter what time of year, this place becomes an escape for our family, a place to unwind and remind ourselves of how simple and beautiful life can truly be. It would be selfish to keep this gem hidden from others so we invite you to stay and experience it all for yourself, be it adventure or a eve for stargazing.
Amenities
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Internet
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Please noteWe are on a solar system. It does not allow us to have any appliance that requires a sudden burst of energy. It will shut the entire system down. Therefore there is no ability to use hairdryers or curling irons.
Location Type
- ResortWhitefish Mountain Resort is home to downhill skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. It is just 50 miles away for someone craving a day trip to civilization.
- RuralPtarmigan is completely 'off the grid'. Full service is 36 miles down the road in Columbia Falls. We have two large solar panels with a backup generator and propane tank as our energy source.
- VillageThe Polebridge Mercantile, just 1 mile away, is on the National Register of Historic Places and famous for its baked goods. The Northern Lights Saloon has a full bar and fantastic menu.
- Mountain ViewPtarmigan is on the north side of Numa Peak property. It has spectacular views directly into Glacier National Park from the front deck, living room, dining room and upstairs bedroom
- Ski-InCross-country skiing and snowshoeing right out the door. The Whitefish National Forest is just across the road and Glacier National Park and the Flathead River are less than 1/2 mile as the crow flies
- Ski-OutWhitefish Mountain Resort is located 50 miles from the Numa Peak property. It would be an early morning, but well worth the drive when you're skiing at 6800ft looking down on the town and lake.
- WaterfrontNuma Peak is situated on Hay Creek. It is a year round freshwater creek and home to the endangered Bull Trout. The North Fork of the Flathead is just 2 miles away and is famous for its flyfishing...
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- InternetSatellite internet is all that is available here off the grid. It is expensive and therefore we have to charge an additional fee of $10/day at the time of booking. Sorry but slow speeds are typical.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWood is provided for your pleasure at your cabin. The wood stoves provide beautiful ambience as well as warmth.
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Books
- GamesScrabble, Sorry, Cards ...
Outside
- Lawn / GardenWe are situated on over 20 acres just outside of Glacier National Park. In addition to wonderful views there is a walk through our forest that goes to Hay Creek which runs through the property/
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Numa Peak has four cabins and all are handcrafted by local builders with many of the logs coming from the property itself. Ptarmigan is one of three located on the north side of the property. Please note that we are literally off the grid and power is provided by 2 large solar panels, an inverter and battery system with backup generator, and propane. We are trying to be as sustainable as possible, using the sun, wood from the Numa Peak property, energy efficient equipment, and providing jobs to the North Fork locals!
12 Reviews
Nice facility, clean and we'll equipped
We had a very nice time in the area
Amazing
Just and absolute beautiful spot, amazing cabin, and a view you will never forget. Deer stopped by on several occasions, including a doe nursing a spotted fawn right in the backyard. Even had a black bear visit behind the cabin. The Merc is literally a mile down the road if you forgot anything vital. If you want to see the stars, go somewhere incredibly quiet, and be surrounded by a memorable view.........this is the place for you. The wifi was fairly good considering where you are at, but we took it as a totally unplugged part of our trip. Cannot wait to get back there. One thing you definitely want to bring in the summer is a Therma-cell, the skeeters in the summer there around sunrise and dusk can be a bit brisk. My wife was so in love with the place, can't put it into words.
Wonderful getaway!
We loved our time at this cabin near Polebridge. We got groceries in Columbia Falls before we came out to the cabin. We grilled out on the deck and sat outside for every meal. I was able to take some wonderful pictures of the Milky Way at night. We drove up to the border, over to hike Hidden Meadow, and one day we drove over to East Glacier. Not as much wildlife as we expected to see, but the views made up for it. Don't forget bug spray! The property manager helped us out with that, but you will need it when hiking! The cabin was perfect with comfy beds and everything we needed. I was prepared for some cold-ish showers after reading about the solar power, but we had VERY hot showers and never had any problems. The wifi was touch and go, but this is a place to get away from technology anyway. We walked around the property and it was so peaceful. We would love to go back!
Beautiful home, quiet and picturesque
Wonderfully modern home in a rustic atmosphere. Fantastic updated bathroom, beautiful tub, hot showers. Fantastic view. We had a wonderful week relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet. The Polebridge mercantile had fantastic bakery products as promised. About 20-25 min from Apgar village in Glacier National Park. Definitely buy groceries in Columbia Falls prior to heading to the house. We grilled several nights with the propane grill on the deck. No microwave, but it didn’t matter for us. We were able to use the satellite internet to call home on WhatsApp to talk to our son. I was a super nervous momma being away from our son for the week, but I was given the main house landline number to give to my in laws in case of emergencies. Good to note that I wasn’t able to find the pay phone I saw other posts talk about, the mercantile didn’t have one, so the nearest might be Columbia Falls or Glacier? We didn’t end up needing it because the internet worked for us. It was spotty and only worked in the kitchen, but our calls were short and just for check in so it didn’t matter. Overall a fantastic stay and a fantistic home. We will definitely be back!
Beautiful cabin with great views
Our family of 4 stayed at Mary's cabin for four nights during our stay at Glacier. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin - had everything we needed. The cabin is a bit remote - but we like it that way. It was a great place to come home to after a long day exploring and hiking in Glacier. Just know you are off the grid - sketchy internet, no hair dryers and hot water for 4 consecutive showers was an issue - but we staged our showers so it worked out fine. We enjoyed cooking our meals, bbq-ing on the grill and eating on the deck to enjoy the beautiful surrounding mountains. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Like Glamping on steroids!
What a way to introduce my wife (not a big camper) and kids to this fabulous area. I came back after 20 years and it was their first time to Polebridge and Glacier. Finding such awesome accommodations in this "of the grid" area made for an awesome trip. I purposely downplayed the cabin to my wife and told her its a "small place in woods, no cell service, just solar power, etc." to lead her to think we would be at least kind of roughing it. What a pleasant surprise for her, she was in awe of the beautiful cabin, kitchen, bedrooms and views. So convenient to Bowman and Kintla lakes. Great price for such an awesome and unique place IMHO. Already making plans for next year.
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Numa Peak is nestled in a small strip of private land between the Whitefish National Forest and Glacier National Park. It is considered the most remote valley remaining in the continental USA. It is home to an abundance of wildlife including Grizzly and Black Bears, Mountain lions, Moose, Elk, Wolves, Deer, and Big Horn Sheep. All the activities available in Glacier National Park are just a step away. In addition to the hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, wildlife, canoeing, rafting, biking, photography, etc... Numa Peak is in close proximity to golf, tennis, horseback riding and more. As Numa Peak is 35 miles up the North Fork Road from major civilization, when the sun disappears, so does the light! The result is a superb panorama of stars you may have never seen. Stargazing is a must!
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
This is the rate for four people. We are located in the most rural valley left in the lower 48 states of the US. There are no services available. "No trace left behind" is the approach for everyone up the North Fork Valley. Damage will be assessed between all stays and if items need to be replaced or fixed an appropriate fee will be charged.