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Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

West Glacier, MT

Lake McDonald
‪3 min walk‬
Apgar Visitor Center
‪15 min walk‬
Glacier National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park

A private residence on Lake McDonald inside Glacier National Park. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own cabin with a stunning view of Lake McDonald and the mountains surrounding Going-to-the-Sun Road. Soak your feet in the lake or walk into Apgar village and enjoy all that the park has to offer. Only minutes from spectacular hiking, world-class golf resorts and wild and scenic rivers. A previous renter left the following note, 'Everything was fantastic: the cabin was spotless, all the utensils, linens, books, etc., etc., were more than enough. Suggestions for improvement...don't change a thing. With that view, a tent and a bucket of water would do just fine!'

This lovely cedar cabin has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one king size bed and a fold-out futon in the living room. The hard wood floors, woven rugs, fireplace and cedar furniture complete this cozy retreat. A covered deck with fire pit and gas grille extends across the front of the cabin - the perfect place to enjoy the view. The cabin is fully furnished to provide you a comfortable and relaxing vacation.

A reservation at Lake McDonald Cabin does not include your ticketed access needed to drive Going-to-the Sun Road (GTTS) inside the Park from the west side. You will need to secure a vehicle reservation permit from the Park (see the Park website for details). Access is available without a Permit before or after the Check Point is staffed (before 7:00 am, or after 3:00 pm); or use the bus shuttle service or red bus tour. Lake McDonald cabin is within 5 minutes of the Check Point site.

Keywords: Cabin, Glacier Park

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Magnificent views from the lakefront deck!

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use of the cabin for commercial purposes is not allowed without prior written approval from the owner and payment of additional fees.

No more than 6 guests can use the cabin without prior written approval by the owner.

Paper products, toiletries, and condiments are provided for your use. Please leave unused items for the next guest.

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Glacier

Located in West Glacier, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald. Glacier Anglers and Amazing Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

Lake McDonald - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Apgar Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Glacier National Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Alberta Tourist Information Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Glacier View Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

West Glacier Station - 7 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Belton Grill Dining & Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
‪West Glacier Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Glacier Espresso - ‬7 min drive
‪Middle Fork Eats - ‬7 min drive
‪Rawhide Trading Post & Steak House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake McDonald Cabin Inside Glacier National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake McDonald and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Glacier National Park. Apgar Visitor Center and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adria B.

15 Jun, 2025

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

Our stay was amazing and the location does not get any better than this. We loved staying here and gazing out across Lake McDonald. We can’t wait to book again and come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Glacier Vacation

Incredible view at a very nice lakeside cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Heaven on Earth

Beautiful location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Another great stay

Property is very nice and location great.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

18 Jul, 2025

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

Amazing

Stayed 4 nights was awesome. Hard to find a better place to stay views are amazing. If your hiking glacier its perfect no waiting to get into the park your only 2minutes from the going to the sun road so u can beat the 7am permit very easily. Its a very cozy clean cabin my kids had a great time playing on the beach all amenities you need at a cabin in glacier. We will be booking again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

6 Jun, 2025

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

It was AMAZING! Your cabin exceeded our expectations! Perfect place, perfect cabin, and perfect weather! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in West Glacier! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

28 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed 6 nights and did not want to leave. The photos don’t do it justice. The view is amazing and always changing. The location is only a 5 minute walk to Apgar and about a 5 minute drive to West Glacier Village. We saw deer next door and across the street a few times. It was a great size for my family of 4, but could sleep 6 I believe. The grill was great and eating on the back porch was amazing. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

8 Jun, 2024

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

Glacier Cabin on Lake McDonald

Perfect cabin to stay and enjoy Glacier NP. The spectacular views from cabin are priceless. Loved our stay there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Gorgeous View

Perfect cabin, fantastic view!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen t.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful cabin

The property met all our expections: beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful and the view was spectacular! We counted this as a blessing that we were able to stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

25 Sept, 2019

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

Quaint little cabin in a perfect location

This was our 2nd stay at this property. Hope to do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

23 Aug, 2023

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

another amazing stay

The location and set-up of the property is ideal. Everything is well stocked and attended. We love the front deck overlooking the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing!

Great property in an ideal location. We spent all our time on the covered back deck taking in the most beautiful view. Very private cabin but still close to shops and restaurant. Very comfortable bed and great water pressure.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Rent it if u can!!!!

Amazing view! Amazing location! Fully stocked comfortable cabin! Perfectly amazing! Only drawback is it’s hard to leave to explore the park ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Fantastic stay

We've been coming to Glacier for 40 years, but this was our first time in this cabin; we hope it won't be our last! We were particularly impressed by the accurate description of a well-equipped cabin; the excellent, timely communication from the owners; the great location on the west side of Glacier.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andree L.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Wonderful home to stay in Apgar

This is my second time to stay here. I have no complaints, and am planning on returning. The view from the living room and porch says it all

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

26 Jun, 2022

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

Best location and great hosts

We have stayed here many times. The location can’t be beat and the owners are great to deal with. They have made some improvements since my last visit (new appliances and doors) and it made such a difference. They show great pride in their property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P., Austin Texas

12 Oct, 2023

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

Beautiful and Serene

Upscale cabin with beautiful lake and glacier mountain views from the fantastic deck. Well equipped kitchen and high thread count linens on the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S., Birmingham Alabama, USA

14 Jul, 2023

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

The best view in GNP!

Amazing in every way! The location gives you the very best views and convenient to a small village of stores and restaurants. The hosts provide just about every amenities you might need. Spent most of our time on the beautiful porch soaking up the breathtaking views. Hope to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., Zion, IL

27 Sept, 2013

Awesome Rental

My wife and I recently stayed at the Lake McDonald cabin. All I can say is Wow, what a view! The cabin what spotless, and the beds were very comfortable. I can't wait until the next time we are in Glacier, will definitely be staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M.

17 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing Cabin in the heart of Majestic Glacier

I have seen this cabin over the years during my visits to Glacier and this summer was lucky enough to stay there for 4 days during our 10-day Glacier trip. The cabin is well-appointed, and fully stocked and everything is well cared for. The views are breathtaking, we woke up early each day to see the sunrise and stayed up late for magical sunsets. I can't wait to come back and stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Fulfilled all Expectations

We've stayed in Apgar Village many times, but this slight shift to the East provided a view even more stunning than we've had before. We "lived" on the deck, and the ample supply of propane for the firepit was much appreciated. We fully understand why you have repeat customers at this cabin. It was wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L., Watertown, WIsconsin

8 Aug, 2016

Fantastic cabin with an epic view!

The cabin was better than we could have imagined; fully equipped, very comfortable, and a stellar location in GNP. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful place with us. We are looking forward to repeat visits. Pat and Dan

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Magical Lake McDonald

It’s hard to put into words how wonderful our stay was. The weather was perfect which just amplified the experience of staying in this beautiful home. This may be a cabin, but it doesn’t feel like it. The kitchen is updated, beds are super comfortable, and water pressure is good. The view and porch are everything. The porch is so well done for grilling out, relaxing, and staring at the view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

15 Aug, 2023

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

A cabin inside Glacier National Park!

We felt privileged to stay at this cabin inside of the park. Stunning views. Comfortable beds (a king and a queen), a fully stocked kitchen. A deck with a propane fire pit for cool nights. An easy walk to Apgar Village, a few nice trails, and the Visitors Center. Much attention to details by the owners. Very clean and well appointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023