family, pet friendly property,close to Glacier, mtns/meadow/creek views/beautifu

We have two beautiful places to offer. They can be rented together or separately. We call the bigger place Apikuni grande (sleeps 6-8) and the smaller place the Apikuni condo (sleeps 2-4). The main decks and windows face south and north and so their is privacy between the two places. Please email or call regarding availability in the smaller place as the vrbo calendar reflects bookings in the larger unit. The name Apikuni has meaningful history and was chosen because of this. It is Blackfeet in origin and was the name given to James Schultz who lived with the Blackfeet in the 1890's and lobbied his friends back East to set aside the Glacier area as a national park. In addition there are waterfalls in Glacier Park bearing this name as well as purplish geological rock formations. Our properties are absolutely unique and attractive given their location. We are only two miles from the main highway and not far from restaurants, groceries, pharmacies, banks and all the other 'things' we need. Yet, the property is surrounded by the owners family homestead, national forest and wilderness. Apikuni Grande (3 bed/2 bath) can sleep 6 to 8. It has 3 bedrooms upstairs (a queen, two singles, a double), nice living room area with a couch, a full bath and small kitchenette. The main floor is an open with a fireplace and sitting room; a step down den area complete with a couch, piano, and additional sitting areas; a large kitchen and dinning area that opens onto a large deck overlooking South Abbot Creek, many meadows, and beautiful mountains. A full bath is also located on this floor as well. The den area can be separated off for additional sleeping if needed. There is a gas BBQ grill on the deck, a stunning mountain gazebo beyond the gardens on the beaver pond, and trails throughout. Apikuni condo, built over the shop area, is located near the main house. It consists of an open living room area separated from the kitchen with a sitting counter. There is a futon couch in the living room that can be made into an additional bed. Off the living room to the west is a bedroom area with a queen. This space opens on to a covered deck that overlooks an attractive rock garden, South Abbot Creek, the meadows and mountains beyond. While sitting on the deck, one enjoys the sounds of the nearby creek and many birds nesting along its banks. This same creek can be heard babbling through open windows in both houses, helping lull one into deep sleep. The owner resides on the bottom floor of this beautiful 3 story home and has separate entrances and living quarters. Marion and family can provide you with all the detail information you will need to make your vacation meaningful and manageable. There is a lot to do in Glacier country and she can help you negotiate the many choices. We have discovered the enormity of the area and its many attractions can be overwhelming for people visiting for the first time and will be glad to help out. We have extensive knowledge of the region having lived here for over 60 years. During these years we have hiked most of the trails, traveled most of the roads, fished most of the lakes, rode horses into the mountains of the park and nearby wilderness areas, and have extensive history ourselves as settlers.