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Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park

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Living Area
Game table in Livingroom
Living area
Upstairs bed that comes out of the wall!
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Essex, MT
  • Walton Ranger Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park

Bordering Glacier National Park, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and the Great Bear Wilderness, this carriage house makes for a great base camp for your family vacation. We are equal distance between both the East & West Glacier National Park entrances.
The carriage house features two floors. This floor also features a full bathroom, a queen size bedroom and a washer and dryer. The second floor is a loft like space with a queen size trundle bed, that easily hides away in the spacious living/entertainment area. Full size kitchen which includes an eat in nook overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently on this floor is another 1/2 bath. Two balconies, one covered with a propane grill and a small table, and one directly off the front provide relaxing area for coffee in the morning. Other amenities include Wi-fi, TV and WI-FI for cell phone.
Popular wildlife attractions nearby include Goat Lick Overlook, hiking trails, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, helicopter tours, Apgar, famous Lake McDonald, Logan Pass/Going to the Sun Road, Many Glacier, among others.

Property manager

Roz Hayes
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Suitable for children 10 years of age and older.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Glacier Anglers is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Walton Ranger Station and Silver Staircase Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Silver Staircase Falls - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Glacier National Park - 26 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Lake McDonald - 32 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 5 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dining Car Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Walton Ranger Station and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Silver Staircase Falls. Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay if you are headed to GNP. Everything we needed was provided. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

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

Perfect place when visiting GNP

Lovely property, location and host. Easy to get to most GNP entrances. Beautiful lodging with everything you need for your stay. Wonderful hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect location for GNP adventures

This carriage house was a perfect location for access to both the West and East side of Glacier National Park. Welcoming, comfortable, and immaculate describe this perfect home away from home while you explore everything that the area has to offer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Perfect location for East and West Glacier

Roz and Mike were great hosts. Their property was in the perfect location to visit both sides of Glacier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Making Memories!

My wife and I so enjoyed the Carriage House! Everything we needed was provided for a wonderful five night stay. We loved the decor and the cabin feel. Tucked away off Hwy 2 in just enough woods to get that secluded feel, but still close enough to get where we wanted to go. Roz greeted us upon arrival to make sure our accommodations were just right. A true home away from home. Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Highly recommend this cozy haven in the woods!!

Our family absolutely loved our stay in this wonderful carriage house! We were thankful to be in the middle of both the east and west sides of Glacier National Park so we could easily go both places. The space was super clean and very warm and inviting. Roz was always so responsive to my questions - she honestly could not have been more accommodating. One of our all-time favorite vacation rentals for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Great Stay!

Very clean and spacious perfect for a family of 4 with 1 teen and 3 adults. Great proximity to the west entrance of the park. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee N.

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

Cozy Stay

Cozy place set back from a main highway/road. Directions given by host to get to the home were very helpful. There was plenty of necessities on the property (towels, kitchen utensils, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner, etc). The wifi worked pretty well. The stay was about 1 hour from east glacier NP and 35 mins from west glacier. Very hospitable host, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

2019 ice road crossing to Mackinac Island S.

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

Bed issues

The bed was way too mushy other wise the place was perfect.Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Great location

Great location along US2 along south side of Glacier. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location for visiting Glacier. Clean and cozy. Saw several elk from front porch,

Wonderful : -)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Cozy stargazing cabin

I cannot put into words how amazing our stay was! The cabin is equipped with everything you need to enjoy your vacation to Glacier. The bed is soooo soft, the wooden decor is beautiful, and there are plenty of board games to play while you enjoy the quiet forest. The scenery is stunning. My partner and I stargazed every night and even saw the Milky Way and so many shooting stars that we lost count. Amazing place to feel peace and solitude. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine N.

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

Great location and lots of room

This was a great place to stay in Glacier National park. The hosts were very friendly as well as the place was very clean and organized. Would recommend staying here. Can’t wait till next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie h.

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

Glacier stay

This place was great! Rental was right in the middle of east and west glacier entrances. The owners were kind and sent us home with huckleberry jam! Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john S., Mark

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

Perfect spot for a stay while at Glacier National

Wonderful, comfortable and cozy accommodations that were extremely clean. When returning to Glacier National, we’d certainly stay here again. It was safest we ever felt, with the possibility of bears being in the vicinity. Jack & Barb
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Byron, MN USA

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

Essex Carriage House

Great stay, very clean! Perfect for 4 people! Right in the middle of east and west glacier easy to access both! Hidden gem in the pines!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE K.

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

Perfect family adventure vacation!

Beautiful, comfortable place to rest after a day of hiking. Perfectly located between east and west Glacier. Great hosts committed to offering a wonderful getaway experience. Thank you, Roz and Mike, for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

Perfect Location

What a wonderful place to stay! We had everything we needed for a perfect stay! Great instructions left in a notebook was very helpful. Thanks for enhancing our visit to Glacier National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Nice place.

Clean, beautiful construction, very secluded (but trains passing 24 hours a day only a few yards away). Great place for maximum of 4 people. Centrally located for both East and West park entrance although still a fair drive away. All amenities for cooking. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

ChristiLee

Roz both greeted us as we arrived and said goodbye as we left. She treated us like family. Delightful stay. Many personal details to enhance our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Fox retreat

A perfect spot to explore Glacier from. Roz and Mike have a beautiful place here and were perfect hosts. You’ll have to come for a stay to understand the title.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Baker visit

My wife and I had owned and managed a vacation rental and we understand the trials of that business and we appreciate every thing they do to make our stay comfortable and worry free. And they did - our home away from home. The first day we had a problem with a flat tire and the helped us get back to our vacation with hardly any time lost. My wife loves a clean place and their rental exceeded her expectations which is very difficult for most to do. At the age of 76 we are knocking off a number of our bucket list items so we probably won’t returned to glacier again but if we did we would return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan F.

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

Nice visit to Glacier

Good for a couple who were spending our time in both west and east side of park. Odd amount of clean up expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie H., Corvallis Oregon

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

Cozy cabin at a great location!

We had a great time at this cabin. It was very cozy and very clean. I enjoyed the views from the balcony. The train tracks are too close to the cabin. Other than that, everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith Q.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful. Great Location.

We took the train to the Essex, MT station, had a Turo waiting there and drove the 2 miles to this beautiful location. The carriage house was simple and welcoming. The host had great personal touches. Because this is halfway from the St. Mary's and West Glacier entrances to the park we had our pick everyday of where to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roz Hayes

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We both grew up and have spent our lives in Montana. We went to school owned a small business and raised three great kids in Valier, Montana. Once the kids were grown, and off to college, we started a new adventure and moved to Billings. We have lived in a lot of towns in Montana but the mountains were calling us home. Our favorite place to be was in Glacier National Park and we were thrilled to be able to own property in this beautiful location . We bought the property in 2003 and couldn’t wait to get started on our cabin. We built the cabin and recently finished the carriage house. We now live here full time and hope that you enjoy this area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the area around Glacier National Park. When our kids were growing up, our vacations were spent in Glacier. Each year, we look forward to taking a drive over Going to the Sun Road, one of the most beautiful and scenic drives in the world. We still enjoy spending time on the east side of Glacier Park, especially at Two Medicine, St. Mary and Many Glacier. Our favorite places on the west side include Apgar, Lake McDonald Fish Creek. Now being able to live halfway in between East and West Glacier is a dream come true.

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