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River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park

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A two-story cabin with a metal roof, large windows, and a fire pit in the yard.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a brick wall.
A dormitory-style room with wooden ceilings, dormer windows, and a staircase.
A cozy loft-style living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of trees, a brown leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a cabinet with plants.
A pool table with balls, a wooden bench, a lamp, and windows with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Essex, MT
  • Place, Walton Ranger Station
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Staircase Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

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4 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

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Garden
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About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Amazing Fun Center and Glacier Distilling Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Walton Ranger Station and Silver Staircase Falls. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Silver Staircase Falls - 17 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Glacier National Park - 26 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Lake McDonald - 32 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 9 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tavern at Stanton Lake Trail - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DormHouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Run Lodge - Your Tranquil Retreat 20 minutes from Glacier National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Walton Ranger Station and within 25 miles (40 km) of Glacier National Park and Silver Staircase Falls. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and Glacier View Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 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
We had an Absolutely wonderful stay at this home. It was unbelievably beautiful and 10000/10 would recommend. The host was very accommodating and we hope to stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your place was amazing! We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of eight adults stayed at this home while visiting Glacier National Park and the surrounding area. My husband nailed it when he said after five days traveling from one spot to another in Wyoming and Montana that when we landed at this home it felt like we were getting a vacation from our vacation. Wonderful back yard with an amazing fire pit to sit around every night after supper was truly one of the best parts of our trip! The home is beautifully decorated, spacious, nice linens, and bath towels and the kitchen has absolutely everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy checking in/out. Communication was easy and place was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication from the owner was amazing. She answered all of our questions we had before we got there and she welcomed us with some awesome snacks and a beautiful home. The house fit all 10 of us and the layout was awesome for three families with kids. The pictures do not do this house justice it was beautiful, in a quiet location not far from Glacier National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
It was so fun meeting all of you and chatting. Thanks for treating our house like it was your own. Please come back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

We loved staying at this house! It’s’ location near Essex made it easy to get to both East and West Glacier, which was great for exploring the park. The house was really cute, and very clean. We had a comfortable stay and would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so nice and very accommodating for two families! Beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our family of 11. 2nd and 3rd floor bedrooms varied in temperature. We needed every fan available in warm rooms.Kitchen was great for cooking!Our grandchildren and friends loved it!Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Thank you for treating our home like yours. I was great having you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, spacious, and clean. The stairs to the upper level children's beds were steep- but they had fun. At first it was awkward to have the host staying in a camper next door, but they were friendly and helpful and we were in the park from dawn to dusk so it wasn’t an issue. We would recommend this location to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Let’s Meet in Glacier

Can’t say enough good things about this house. It is beautifully decorated, clean, full of everything basic necessity and just 20 minutes from the West Glacier entrance. Kalia and Chris are kind, responsive and personable. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of sleeping space, large kitchen, nice fire pit, and lots of windows. Great communication with host, and excellent location if you are going to both east and west Glacier. Steep spiral stairs going to loft, but secure railing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family compound!

The place was immaculate and had everything we could possibly need. We had 3 families with us (including children ages 5, 5, and 1.5). It was such a perfect space for our group and really gave us the ability to have our own privacy if we wanted to as well. The 5 y.o’s were obsessed with the bunk area. I loved that it was reasonable distance to both east and west glacier. We wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
It was great to host you and your family. We are so glad you had a wonderful time. Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect for our party of 10, 5 adults and 5 kids. The pictures don't do this place justice. When you walk in the living room is open to the second floor making the space feel very large. The living room is open to the kitchen and they have a beautiful island with a natural wood slab that is coated in apoxy. Each space is decorated with sun h intention and detail. There was plenty of space to spread out and relax. The kids including teenagers LOVED the cubbies that held their bed, phones and other personal stuff. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was the perfect weight in the summer. We were so happy to find small fans in the closet downstairs to help draw in the cool air in the evening as the house doesn't have AC. The fans also helped with any unfamiliar sounds like the train that would pass periodically throughout the day. The kitchen was large and had everything you needed, even an air fryer. The living room had plenty of seating with two recliner seats built in to the couch. It was convenient to log in to our own streaming apps on the TV provided. The kids enjoyed the outdoor space throwing a ball around. We were happy there was a blackstone available as we cooked out a coue nights. We also ate outside almost every night and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Highly recommend this place to any large family as it is very close to the West Glacier entrance and about 30 mins to the East Glacier entrance. Great location for seeing the parks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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