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Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2240 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whitefish, MT
  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort
  • Whitefish Lake Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Whitefish Lake State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location

Enjoy a true getaway in this nicely appointed studio cabin in Lulu’s Guest Ranch. It is one of several authentic Montana ranch cabins, just 8 minutes from downtown Whitefish. Your cabin is set in a cluster of several other cabins, surrounded by nature, with sweeping vistas from your wrap-around porch. It’s not uncommon to see elk and deer feeding out front, as well as eagles, hawks and owls overhead as well as majestic Clydesdale horses next door in the Clydesdale Outpost.

The cabin was completely updated in 2022 and is very clean. Small but very well appointed. It has a kitchenette (no stove) and bath, complete with tile shower. The queen bed is comfortable and offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape. Original pine walls provide a warm, rustic ambiance. Outside there's a wrap-around porch for all seasons, complete with deck chairs and a picnic table. We have a friendly Lab, Lulu, who occasionally roams the property.

Note: Our cabins have 95% 5-star reviews from guests around the world. They are in authentic, rural Montana. Like much of rural Montana, they have:

1) Limited Wifi. It is available but not fast (8-10 mbps) and sometimes goes down altogether
2) Limited cell service
3) Occasional mosquitos and other insects, inside and outside

If any of these are a critical issue for you, this cabin is not your best choice. We can’t guarantee any of them won’t occur during your stay.

Many locals consider the north side to be Whitefish’s best side. Recreation abounds, just minutes away. Access to the extensive Whitefish trail system is a 5-minute drive to the Beaver Lakes trailhead. This is your gateway to fantastic hiking, trail running and mountain biking. In another few minutes you’ll find beautiful alpine lakes, including Beaver Lake, Murry Lake and Woods Lake. They’re crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and fishing. These are local gems. Speaking of mountain biking, the area’s best trails are also within a 5- minute drive. Between Beaver Lake trail and Spencer Mountain you’ll have your choice of flowy green to challenging double-black runs. The trails are well marked. You can even stop by the Whitefish Bike Retreat (also 5 minutes away) for a beer, great conversation and equipment rentals. The Still water river is less than a half mile away, offering good fly fishing.

Big Mountain (Whitefish Ski Resort) is a 25-minute drive and is a great place to recreate in the summer with an outstanding choice of activities. Glacier Park west entrance is 45 minutes.

Heading north from here you have an incredible selection of lakes, trail systems and all the recreation NW Montana has to offer, but without the crowds!

Property manager

James and Lynette Haun

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please turn off the air conditioner when you're not at the cabin. It will cool down very quickly upon your return. Thanks!

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
Seniors-only community.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whitefish

Located in Whitefish, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitefish Lake State Park and Les Mason State Park, while Alpine Theatre Project and Dick Idol Signature Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Stumptown Ice Den, or check out an event or a game at Glacier Bank Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whitefish, MT

What's nearby

  • The Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain Trailhead - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Whitefish Lake Golf Club - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Whitefish Theatre Company - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Whitefish Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Les Mason State Park - 27 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 13 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boat Club Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jalisco Cantina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Logan's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whitefish Lake Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Golf Club - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Montana Cabin in Fantastic Location located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Skyles Lake, Stumptown Ice Den and The Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain Trailhead. Blanchard Lake and Bootjack Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Great place!

Stay was cozy and nice. Beautiful view and friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

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

Cabin

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anish S.

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

Cozy cabin with amazing views!

The place is 10 min away from Whitefish. The views are amazing and the cabin is cozy and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann H.

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

Quiet but small

The cabin was smaller than expected but overall it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

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

Whitefish Cabin

Everything went well. Great setting and view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Montana road trip

We were very pleased with the quarters and it’s ample wrap around porch! The hosts were very friendly and helpful with advice on local hiking and restaurants. The dog and horses were a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parker S.

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

Glacier Getaway

My wife and I stayed at this place for a few days as we experienced what the area had to offer. It was a perfect place for the two of us with it being so simple and relaxing. We loved the place and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to stay as they go out to explore what the Glacier area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Perfect Location

We loved the location and the surrounding rivers and lakes. The cabin was cute, and the bed was very comfortable for a good night sleep following our daily adventures. Thanks to Jim and Lynette for your hospitality. We hope to be back ....as we loved Montana!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

Lovely Cabin/Lovely Stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Very small, but big enough for us. Very cozy. Well equipped. CLEAN! Nice place to relax. Helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Cabin

Nice landing spot. Nothing fancy but everything you need. Clean and easy to find
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce F.

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

Awesome

Clean, quiet. The deer and hawks were fun to warch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

genevieve S.

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

Little cabin in whitefish

Great little 1 room cabin just out of town. Loved spending time outside on the deck playing games and having Lulu over to play ball. Jim was very helpful with any thing we needed. This was our first tiny house experience and was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

delaney e.

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

Great Rustic Cabin Stay

My partner and I were in Whitefish for vacation and loved the location of this cabin. We had the view off the back porch looking over the field and the scenery and were also 15 minutes from down town whitefish. Commuting to Whitefish was very easy and we were surrounded by the beautiful outdoors. The owners live next door and hi the day we checked in and gave us a ton of great suggestions for what was in the area. We had a great stay at the Rustic Cabin and would stay here again next time we're traveling out to Whitefish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Cozy

Wonderful little cabin! Not a lot of space but that’s what we were looking for. While at the cabin, aside from sleeping, we spent our time on the porch which was wonderful! The cabin is close enough to whitefish it’s convenient but far enough out of the town you get to experience more of the countryside!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chel T.

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

Perfect cabin for Couples

This quaint cabin is located about 45 minutes from the West side entrance to Going to the Sun road. We got in a half marathon race, hiked Highline Loop to Glacier Outlook (15 miles), horseback riding at Swan Mountain, & a whitewater rafting trip down the river! Perfect place if you want to squeeze every bit of the Glacier experience in a 3 day stay. Mr. Jim & Mrs. Lynette are the most welcoming host! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We will definitely be back at this same cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful location, cozy cabin with all of the amenities one could need. Hosts were extraordinary and provided excellent support and communication through our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Quiet, beautiful property

This was a small, quiet cabin that had everything we needed for our stay. It is convenient to Whitefish/Kalispell and was a preferred option than a regular hotel. Directions were accurate and check in was smooth as host provided all details prior to our arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

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

Quiet solitude

After the busy days we had in Whitefish, it was lovely to experience a quiet setting in the trees. Our host was helpful in every way, including suggestions of local hikes and excellent dining spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G., Where do you live?

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

SO ADORABLE!

We had a great time at Jim's cabin. It is small, but so perfect for what we needed. We especially loved the deck in the mornings. It was a short drive to Whitefish. There is no air conditioning, but a very nice fan. We were there in August and the fan was sufficient for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liena v.

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

Wonderful stay in whitefish

Our stay here was wonderful! The owners were so nice, communicated well, and made our stay perfect! Everything was just as listed in the description for the cabin. A perfect stay to disconnect and close to many trails for hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Whitefish get away

The property was adorable. Close enough to everything we wanted to do but far enough out for peace and quiet. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by James and Lynette Haun

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Lynette and Jim purchased this amazing property in 2019 after moving to Whitefish from Hood River, Oregon in 2017. Like many Montana residents, we love the outdoors and spend as much time as we can in the mountains and lakes. We mountain bike, ski, hike and swim often. We also love to travel internationally, both for pleasure and to serve on medical teams.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we saw this property of the first time we recognized how special it is. The moment you turn off the highway you're ushered into a tranquil park-like setting. We're surrounded by 100's of acres of land, including the Clydesdale outpost and the Stillwater river. We love this part of the valley, which remains fee of the crowds from downtown and surrounding Glacier Park.

What makes this property unique

We're only 8 minutes from downtown (less time than reaching town from Big Mountain) but a world away in terms of authentic Montana countryside. Deer, elk and many birds of prey call this home. Access to great hiking and crystal clear alpine lakes is fantastic, often less that 10 minutes' drive. And great mountain biking, including the Whitefish Bike Retreat.

Languages:

English, French