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Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond

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Exterior
Main Living Room
Main Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen Table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Coram, MT
  • Glacier Distilling Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Amazing Fun Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond

Our log cabin is conveniently located near Coram Montana on a well maintained county road just 8 miles from West Glacier, It sits on 8 park-like acres overlooking a 27 acre pond/wetland that is home to many birds and animals. The setting is peaceful, teeming with wildlife and yet located near many wondrous and fun attractions.

Spring begins at the pond, with the emergence of the painted turtles. They have been hibernating and come out to sun themselves on the floating logs. Many birds visit and live at the pond. The most prevalent are grebes who build floating nests to hatch and raise their young. Ducks, loons and Canada geese are also visitors and residents. Blue herons are summer visitors. Our last fall visitors before freeze-up were a family of 6 white swans. While the pond is a wonderful place for wildlife, it is not a place to swim or fish. The pond has an abundance of lily pads and fish as food for birds (too small for people). Enjoy our pond by watching the wildlife.

We have enjoyed many hours restoring this 1970's structure and now hope you will enjoy our resulting efforts. The furnishings are an eclectic mixture on new and old, comfortable and interesting, with handmade quilts on each beds. When you are tired of hiking you will find puzzles, a read-it-or-trade-it library, The smart TV has access to Netflix and other wifi offerings. If cooking is your 'thing' the kitchen is fully equipped. Our favorite cabin spot for reading or dining is the covered porch. With patience and quiet the deer or elk they may come to visit; they are always around but are shy.


Keywords: Cabin, Log Home, Glacier Park, privacy,

Property manager

Kathy Stenger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 6 and over are allowed.
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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
Children under 6 are prohibited because the stair & loft railing is not suitable.
No security cameras are inside the cabin. There is a security camera focused on the driveway for safety & to see snow level in the winter.
When the US Forest Service prohibits outdoor burning you must comply. You cannot use the designated firepit when outdoor burning is prohibited.

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 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

Coram

Located in Coram, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald. Travelling with kids? Consider Amazing Fun Center and Willow's HuckleberryLand. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coram, MT

What's nearby

  • Glacier Distilling Company - 5 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Amazing Fun Center - 5 min drive - 1.6 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Glacier National Park - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 12 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Raven Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glacier Retreat Overlooking a 27-Acre Pond located?

This family-friendly Coram cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Glacier Distilling Company, Amazing Fun Center and Flathead River. Willow's HuckleberryLand and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Stenger cabin

The cabin was perfect and the grounds are beautiful. Kathy is a wonderful host; she communicated important information about current events and answered questions promptly. She has a helpful website.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Glacier National Park House

This is a hidden gem with an awesome owner who cares about her property and customers! Communicates VERY well and makes your stay worry free. We had Elk or Mule deer in the yard almost every day. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Kathy, wow! What a great...

Kathy, wow! What a great home base for visiting Glacier! Your gorgeous log home has all the modern comforts but still offers a rustic experience... and the opportunity for many treasured memories. Kate Supplee, Missoula, MT

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

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

Cute cabin close to Glacier

Spacious, serene and close to west gate. The pictures were accurate and the hosts communicated well. We had an issue with the cleaning crew and the hosts worked diligently to remedy it. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of a space for our family of 5. We enjoyed dinners on the porch and seeing the wildlife (turtles and deer). There was a range of games and puzzles for hiking breaks. The wifi was slow, but not a big deal as we weren’t using it for work from home, just searching for trails, etc. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Pleasant and peaceful

We spent five nights at the cabin and enjoyed ourselves very much. Most of our time was spent at glacier park and it was relaxing to return to the cabin. The cabin has most everything you will need for your visit and more. I appreciated the personal items shared with the visitors (e.g. dvds, puzzles, games). The owners were always responsive and made us feel at home. While we were there we did see a herd of female elk and their babies one morning which was a nice treat. If you going to glacier then this is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari and Kevin K.

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

Deep breath

Perfect home and perfect location to refresh and renew. We were able to visit Glacier Park, Whitefish, and all places in between. Coffee on the deck watching momma and baby deer is peaceful. The hummingbirds and squirrels were almost humanlike friendly. We are thankful for Kathy's home and her thoughtful easy arrival and departure list. Kathy was kind to also answer any questions about Glacier Park entry. We felt very fortunate to find this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Perfect spot

First trip to the area and Lord willing we will be back. First thing the owner is great with communication. No issues there at all which means a lot. Second it’s perfectly located. It was just a few minutes to the west Yellowstone entrance so getting in and out of park was a quick and easy. After your day it was a short drive if you wanted to go straight back to cabin or 20-30 minutes back to town if you needed to go there. Easy driving. Less than a mile from gas, ice, etc. The cabin sits far enough off the main road you feel like your in your own little world but about a mile to main road. All the accommodations inside the cabin were great. We cooked there most nights. Comfy beds. Hot showers. Plenty of room for four adults. Peace of mind with Easy access and easy to use alarm system. We just can’t say enough about how great our stay was. Thank you again for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

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

Comfortable cabin in a natural private setting close to Glacier National Park

We loved the setting of the cabin being on a large piece of natural land with so much privacy so close to Glacier National Park. It was cozy, clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. Nice large yard space for kids to explore, look for animals, and play. Walking the paths through the meadow and sitting on the front porch were nice. The host was very responsive communicating with us. We really appreciated being able to borrow things like bear spray, maps, and a cooler to take picnics into the park. Overall a great stay and would return! A few things to note... you cannot access the washer/dryer area, so plan accordingly. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper as there's a train track nearby. Once in the cabin there are notes to not use the fireplace so it should be removed from the listing/photos. The property does face a large pond, but it is quite a distance away and mostly obstructed by trees, so I would not describe the property as waterfront as the listing states. We were disappointed we could not access the pond to sit and view wildlife, fish, or paddle, but it wouldn't prevent us from staying there again! Wonderful way to experience Glacier with convenience, comfort, and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir A.

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

Perfect cabin for Glacier trip

First and foremost is the location of the cabin - it is close to West Glacier National Park Entrance (Apgar Visitor Center). It is a timed entry, but it can be booked at 7PM day prior. Apgar has WiFi internet, so join the crowd there if you're still at the park. Cabin is very cozy. Excellent retreat for a family. Now, it does get hot during the day, if it is hot outside, as Glacier is only at 3,500-5,000 ft altitude. However, the nights are cold and it cools off fast; and you really should be spending your day outside anyway. There are ceiling fans and window fans that help out. It is absolutely normal setup for a mountains cabin. While would be nice to have is the washer and dryer on-site, we were prepared. We packed enough clothes for both cold and hot weather, but it was all warm temps in July at all altitudes. Many bear spray bottles to borrow, if you don't have your own, so that's a plus. Garage can be used to park your vehicle, avoiding curious animal encounters. 3 individual beds upstairs was the final deciding factor, accommodating everyone in our party. If you plan to work remote, DSL internet was not stable and did go out. My AT&T cellphone hotspot was slow, but manageable. Cell phone reception is acceptable, considering remoteness of the area. Overall, we had a remarkable vacation visiting the Glacier National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

pampered base station

House was perfect for our relaxing and refueling after a day on the trails. Close to Glacier's West Entrance. Kitchen is well equipped, especially for those who cook. Prepared all meals in and enjoyed having everything we needed handy, plus some. Would love to stay here again when returning to explore more of GNP. Kathy was great at communicating and anticipating needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

relaxing time with family, super close to GNP

we were quite pleased with the cabin. very cozy and spacious for our family of five. my teens loved the loft area and took on as their own space. porch was great for eating and hanging out. well stocked kitchen. comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty K., Fitchburg

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

Wonderful Cabin!

We loved everything about our stay in this cabin--the host was amazing and made our plans so much easier with all the advance info she shared. The home was very well equipped, and the location could not have been better--close to Glacier National Park and local restaurants, yet out in the country with complete privacy and tranquility. We would highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo W., Darby, Montana USA

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

Home away from home in the middle of nature

Our entire experience with Kathy was wonderful. She was in touch with us from before we booked to after we checked out. We were 6 adults - 3 couples (with one couple being 92 years old). Kathy went out of her way to ensure we had sleeping arrangements for all the couples - given there are 2 bedrooms. One couple slept in the upstairs loft on the futon and extra twin mattress provided. The kitchen had absolutely everything needed - and more! The frig & pantry even had a nice supply of basic condiments. My parents loved the porch and spent a lot of time reading there. The garage is stocked with a large supply of outdoor items you might need - life vests, fly fishing items, etc. The garage itself is nicely organized and with plenty of room for a vehicle - which we just chose to store our coolers / etc. to keep them out of the way. This is a wonderful location if you're exploring Glacier - a short drive from the West Entrance. Kathy was in touch with us before our arrival with driving instructions and how to get into the house. She has a great deal of information about the cabin and fun things to do in the area. Highly recommend this lovely spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

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

MT Trip

Very nice cabin, great location, one of the best vrbo’s we have stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Great place!

Fabulous cabin on a tranquil property in a great location. Incredibly well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Amazing!!!

I can’t say enough about our stay here! Kathy was great to communicate with! It was the perfect location!!! The cabin was beautiful!!! We absolutely loved it and hope to stay here again some day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great cabin and location for visiting Glacier National Park. Outstanding host !

Great cabin and location for visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mona J.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect location for easy access to West Glacier. A very comfortable place to return to after a day of hiking. Appreciated a well eqiopped kitchen making meal prep easy. Really enjoyed the view and the variety of birds!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

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

Best choice!

Beautiful private setting. Lovely cabin with everything we needed and wanted. Close to the park yet very authentic and out of the way. Clean and perfect for our trip to Glacier and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Loved the wildlife!!

We really enjoyed our stay!! The house was very clean and allowed the six of us enough space to ourselves. We were visited by 2 does and 2 fawns every day and got to watch them play in the meadow below. Hopefully we’ll be back next year. Thank you for hosting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Wonderful!!

Kathy’s home was perfect. It had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. It was convenient. Close to the park and to Coram for groceries and activities. The huckleberry shakes at the Huckleberry Patch are sooo delicious. We highly recommend her home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilene G.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved the house. It was remote enough that social distancing was no problem. The property is beautiful. A family of deer came and went. The house had plenty of space for a family of 4, and it was very well stocked with anything you'd need. There was great tourist information for planning our days. The house is on a huge property that goes right up to a pond. We loved sitting out on the porch for meals and at night. It was about a 10 minute drive to the park entrance. It was no problem to go back and forth, even a couple of times during the day. Because of the pandemic, we didn't check out any of the restaurants but it does look like there are some cute places nearby for families under normal circumstances. The mosquitos can be fierce, so bring bug spray. I would love to stay at the house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect home away from home. Nothing missing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Fantastic

Loved it. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

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

Perfect place to stay

Our family really loved staying here and it was perfect for our family of 5 to spread out and have space. We took advantage of the board games available and enjoyed relaxing in the front porch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Stenger

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We have owned this property since 2006 and put it out on VRBO in 2008 after restoration and furnishing. It was my husband's (John) favorite place to be. Sadly John passed away in 2015. With the help of my two adult sons, I have managed to maintain the cabin and property. All my grandchildren are now old enough to hike Glacier and kayak on Lake McDonald; we all love the being at the cabin and visiting glacier, summer and winter. Last year we had three major wind storms that took out many trees and fencing. All the clean up took most of the summer so we did not rent last year. Most of the clean up is finished so here we are on VRBO in 2022 hoping to find guests who will love Glacier too.

Why they chose this property

Our cabin offers the convenience of a great location; only one mile from the highway and 7 miles to West Glacier. However, once you step on to the covered porch, you feel like you are miles away in Montana country. It is a great place to relax, read and watch the wildlife.

What makes this property unique

The location is the best jumping off place for just about any activity you can think of for both outdoor and site seeing. Glacier Park is top on the list but the surrounding area offers: water slide park, horseback riding, a rope course, zip lines, whitewater rafting, golfing, etc... Explore the towns around to find: antique shops, quilt shops, summer theater, various art shops, historic sites, the Hungry Horse Dam & 27 mile long reservoir, etc...

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