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

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Living area
Living area
View from dining table
Interior

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 3 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Silver Staircase Falls - 11 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Glacier Anglers - 22 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Glacier National Park - 26 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Lake McDonald - 30 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DormHouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬4 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park on 30 Apr 2026 start from £186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Lake McDonald are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay in a very nice guest house. It is located in a beautiful and convenient location. Hosts were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a great place to rest my head after a long day in Glacier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful, peaceful place tucked away in the woods. Sparkling clean and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Mike and Roz were very helpful with suggestions when asked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place convenient to both sides of Glacier National Park. Lots of information and guidebooks on site as to how to see and enjoy Glacier. Gracious hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful at the carriage house! As first timers to Glacier National Park this was the perfect middle ground location. The property was better than we could have imagined! The hosts were amazing, very friendly and super responsive on any questions we had. The check it was a breeze with detailed instructions on how to access the place - this was great for us because we arrived at nighttime and things were hard to see!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Glacier Carriage House

This was the perfect getaway for our 40th anniversary trip. Equal distance between west and east entrance so we explored both sides. Roz met us upon arrival - property was clean - instructions were easy to get there - just an excellent trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for the nice review. We enjoyed having you and hope to see you again soon. Thanks again, Roz
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good decision to go with this rental as it was strategic for both sides of the park. The place was clean and neat. It was serene as there isn't another house close by. When considering this rental, it is important to do research on your needs or wants so that this place will work as a place to stay while visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

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

Beautiful

This carriage house was beautiful well beyond the pictures. It was clean and cozy. The scenery was breathtaking. Everything that was said would be provided was and more. It was easy to communicate with the owners who gave us a welcome hello when we arrived as well as welcome gifts in the house. I would definitely recommend staying at this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house and property. It was the perfect place to recoup after long days of hiking. The property is shared with the owners but they do a wonderful job at keeping it private. The home was spotless and had all the supplies we needed for the week. Roz was wonderful and met us when we checked in. The home is equal distance from West/East Glacier which was great. We got to watch a black bear stroll through the property one morning while eating breakfast. :) Thank you Roz and Michael for the wonderful stay. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for the nice review. We really enjoyed visiting with you and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Thank you for your kind review and I hope we see you again. We enjoyed having you. Roz
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect except the upstairs bed. It was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you and we hope to see you again soon. Thanks again, Roz
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for the nice review. We enjoyed having you as our guests and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little piece of heaven.

We loved staying in the heart of Glacier and this wonderful luxury was amazing. It is beautiful, comfortable and Roz and Mike are a great couple who can point you in the right direction for sights to see. I highly recommend this place to stay, and enjoy this piece of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for the nice review. We enjoyed having you as guests and hope to see you again.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
We really enjoyed having you as our guests. Thank you for the nice review.

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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