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The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park

This cozy Montana home is your base to explore Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Salish/Kootenai country, and much more! Located in a quiet, rural area 3 miles west of Kalispell, the home is a warm 3 bed/2 bath offering bright, southern exposure and views of Flathead Valley and the Swan Mountain Range.

Our home is centrally located with limitless possibilities just a short drive away:

- 3 miles from Kalispell
- 3 miles from Rebecca Farms
- 4 miles to Foys Lake
- 18 miles to Whitefish
- 26 miles to Whitefish Mountain Resort
- 14 miles to Flathead Lake
- 14 miles to Glacier International Airport
- 32 miles to Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
- 45 miles to West Glacier (Glacier National Park)
- 91 miles to East Glacier

Endless outdoor opportunities await here: skiing, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, cycling, photography, or just relaxing along a stream or lake.

The house is a cozy south-facing home on a hillside overlooking the southern Flathead Valley and Swan Mountain Range. The property covers over an acre and a half of pasture with privacy trees around the house. The exterior offers a paved driveway, patio, perimeter deck, and yard area with a fire pit and seating.

Inside you will find 3 private bedrooms sharing two bathrooms as well as the living room, eat in kitchen, (new appliances installed October 2021) sitting room and laundry. Upstairs, one bedroom has closet space and a Queen size bed while the second is smaller with no closet and full-size bed with built in drawer storage. The downstairs bedroom has a closet and plenty of storage space with its own dedicated bathroom.

The home is a split level, and the washer and dryer as well as the third bedroom and second bathroom are on the lower level. There is also a living space with TV and work space downstairs.

Other areas we would recommend are Kootenai River Falls (Libby) at 96 miles, the National Bison Range (Moiese) at 57 miles or Polebridge (NW entrance to GNP) at 57 miles. To the west the country is dotted with many lakes within an hour that offer plenty of recreation opportunities and easy access for boaters. These areas are generally less busy and make a great addition to a Glacier National Park visit without all the traffic. Popular lakes are Bitteroot (20 minutes), McGregor (30 minutes), and the Thompson chain lakes (50 minutes).

Property manager

Christopher McBride

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,672 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park Kalispell

About the neighborhood

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Kalispell, MT

What's nearby

  • Conrad Mansion Museum - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Kalispell Regional Medical Center - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Woodland Water Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lone Pine State Park - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Foys Lake - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 26 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Pump Food Stores - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Copper Mountain Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fatt Boys Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SunRift Beer Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Montana Nugget Casino, Lucky Lil's Casino, and Valley View Trailhead. Magic Diamond Casino and Trillimum Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We stayed 4 nights (20-24 Sept) and enjoyed our stay. The VRBO is about 45 minutes from the west entrance of glacier national Park but had great choices for dinning options. It was very well stocked with supplies and necessities, including bear spray.. Would definitely recommend this place for your glacier outing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a nice stay with plenty of space and items stocked for cooking. We did notice earwigs and gnats in the house which were annoying. The house was also very hot when we got there and it took a lot of fans use and coving up windows to help mitigate this. The basement rooms were more temperate. The location worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a great experience at The Montana Retreat. The host was communicative and the rooms were nice. The house was stocked with supplies and some food that others left which was nice. Plus there was bear spray there. The back deck was very nice. We spent many evenings on the deck. The house is at a good location to go to Glacier and other parks in the area. My only downside was there was no whole house AC since I'm a warm person, but we made it work with opening the windows at night and there was also a portable AC unit. We would definitely recommend the place and would come back if in the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

We had a very nice stay even though we did not spend too much time in the house. We were always on the go. The house was a little older but was very clean. It was decorated nicely. Especially loved the sheets. lol At night we were able to see the stars so clearly. We even saw a few shooting stars. That was really cool. Even though we had a very nice stay, there was a few negatives. The downstairs shower was horrible since you could not adjust how close or far away you would want the water to flow. It was so far that you had to push your head back to not get hit. I had to shut off the water in order to not have the soap wash off the washcloth. There was plenty of space in the room itself but not enough storage for your toiletries. We had to space our showers due to the hot water not lasting as long as we hoped. The grounds were not kept up. Overgrown grass all around. The area where you see pictures of a sitting area outside was covered in debris. and clutter. Some to those chairs were knocked on its side. It was not a place I would want to hang out even if we had a chance. It would be wonderful if you had lights on the side of the driveway. It was very dark and hard to see the house. Even with lights on the porch. My husband said the owners were very nice and easy to work with during our stay. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The house was clean, lots of extras, in a quiet neighborhood, overall a great place to stay. Just far enough out of town to not be busy but only a few minutes from shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Relatively short drive to Glacier national Park, local restaurants and grocery store. Full size washer and dryer was helpful after being on the road for a week and hiking a lot. Great communication with owner. Excellent views of the sun rising.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

This was a great house for our family of 4. It was clean, and felt like home. Defiantly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

This pass is just outside of town with nice Mountain View’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Chris & Amy are great hosts..!! The house was in a great location, very clean and had everything and more a person or family needed..!! Troy F
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This house was very clean and exactly as advertised. The beds were pretty comfortable. The views were great. Also, we were minutes from grocery shopping and great restaurants. We really like the pizza at Moose's Saloon in downtown Kalispell. Chris was very responsive to our needs. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. Overall, this house was perfect for our needs and I would easily stay here again if we find ourselves back in Kalispell.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10

This property was excellent in every way! The kitchen had everything you could possibly want and need. It was very clean, the views were great. I enjoyed drinking my coffee in comfy chairs while looking at the scenery around us. The bedrooms were of good size and the beds were pretty comfy to sleep on! The owner of the property is a fantastic communicator. He answered any question I had by email almost immediately if not then an hour or so later. We would definitely stay again. It was perfect for us three ladies!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10

Nice location, great hosts, wonderful trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Chris and Amy's house was a perfect location for my classmates and I as we are in Kalispell for our clinical rotations. Our long-term housing was not available until the first of the month and we needed something for the ~week before. This spot was perfect. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with every kitchen utensil and appliance you could think of (instapot, crockpot, etc). We had an amazing view of the Flatheads outside the front windows --we drank our coffee in the two chairs every morning watching the sunrise. Dreamy. Chris and Amy were very responsive and accommodating to our situation and I'm so grateful! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021