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Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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View from the deck upstairs
Downriver view
View from the river front
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana
  • Place, Glacier National Park
  • Place, Apgar Visitor Center
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River!

Vacation in Montana at the Glacier Chalet, located on the border of Glacier National Park and a few minutes to the west entrance of Glacier National Park!

The wild and scenic North Fork of the Flathead River is the western border of Glacier Park and the backyard of our log cabin style chalet. This is a secluded hideaway that is only 25 minutes from shopping at the trendy Whitefish shops or find major shopping centers in Kalispell.

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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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana 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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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake Winery - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Spoon Lake - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Glacier National Park - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freda's Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunflower Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Glacier National Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Log Home bordering Glacier Park and North Fork River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Flathead River and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Flathead Lake Winery. Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana and Spoon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Relaxing Cabin by Glacier

What a wonderful few days staying right by GNP. Kitchen was stocked, beds were comfortable, but most importantly, the views were amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location on the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Three Great Days

Tremendous location. Well-appointed house with gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Our favorite house rental ever

My husband and I stayed at the Glacier Chalet with our 17 & 19 year old daughters and it was absolute perfection!! We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the rafters float by and just enjoyed the peaceful sound of solitude. The furniture is so comfortable, you sink right into the leather couches and all the beds were super comfy. Top quality towels and sheets were appropriated as was the shampoos and soaps left for visitors. The location is perfect for access to GNP and all the local activities. We booked a fly fishing lesson and trip with Glacier Raft Co. and a scenic river float perfect for those who want to try something but in a safe easy way! This was by far our best trip ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Book it! You won’t regret it!

Our family of 5 stayed for 3 nights at this beautiful home. The accommodations were perfect. The beds were very comfortable and there was even a pack n play for our grand baby. The guys tried their hand at fly fishing. The view from the porch is incredible! It was about a 30 minute drive to Glacier National Park, but we did have to deal with the road construction on the west side of the park which made it slower to get to our destinations inside the park. We got groceries from the market in Columbia Falls. The home is stocked with everything you need to cook meals there. Whitefish is also a 30 minute drive and worth visiting if you like to shop. Thanks to our host, Steve, for a wonderful stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

An awesome place in glorious big sky country!

Wow! This was such a great cabin. About the only thing that pulled us away was Glacier National Park. This cabin was everything we were looking for in a top of the line Montana vacation rental. When we weren't at Glacier, we were on the porch watching the beautiful Flathead River roll by. If you like to raft or kayak, there is ample opportunity to do so, literally right out your back door. There are several boat launches up the road, and you can float right up to the cabin! Speaking of the cabin, it is a living example of someone's dream log cabin. I kept hearing my brother-in-law, a retired carpenter, exclaiming "wow!" The cabin is perfectly decorated and it's obvious the owners cherish it. Lucky Dogs! Thanks for sharing your place!

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Relax by the river - while staring at the snow capped mountains !

The communication was excellent, the Chalet was large, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. The large covered porch, however, is the highlight of the experience with the Flathead River steps away and the view of Glacier National Park mountains in the distance. We had a wonderful stay. We left an important item when checking out in a rush - the owner personally retrieved the item and drove to town and shipped it safely to us . True gold star service and empathy for our situation. We travel and rent frequently through VRBO so I rely heavily on reviews and I’m telling you you cannot go wrong with the Glacier Chalet. My only traveler comments would be be prepared for the somewhat remote location - and the yard is actually elevated a bit above the river , with rocks to step down on to get to the waters edge. The river was very high in late June - we fished from the bank a bit easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ken d., -

Excellent location with wonderful sunrises

We stayed in October 2015 and the chalet was great. The location was very convenient to Glacier NP and restaurants in Columbia Falls. The chalet was very comfortable and the layout provided privacy for 2 couples. My only issue was with the beds. The beds were smallish and a bit uncomfortable.. but they were not the reason we stayed there. I would recommend this location for anyone wanting to visit Glacier NP or just wants to fish right out the front door. If the purpose is to visit Glacier NP, this was a very bad time of the year. The Going to the Sun was closed on the east side ( you could enter from the west side but turned around at Logan Pass) and most of the park lodging and restaurants were also closed for the season, and, large number of business that rely on park visitors were also closed outside the park, especially on the east side. The Glacier Chalet is a very nice cabin and located in a great location. I would like to return when all the park facilities are open.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Jory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. The river behind the property is definitely the highlight. Very peaceful area. Kitchen was just updated which is always the best place to hang out inside. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin overlooking the river with close proximity to the west entrance of Glacier National Park .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the most peaceful environment!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely fantastic!!! It is set back all by itself, and the view of the back deck overlooking the river is stunning. The bed was very comfortable. The place was very clean and the kitchen had all the things I needed to prepare meals the week we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do this property justice. Just an absolute breathtaking view from the porch
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend! Enjoyed so much needed family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful Place! Close to Glacier National Park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Worth every penny

Better than expected - knew the views would be wonderful from the listing but was especially thrilled with the cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

C C.

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

Lovely riverside cottage

This is a decent sized property with lots of locally themed decorations. The house is spacious, clean, and everything feels welcoming. The location is great, but may be diffcult to get to initially. The river is right by the house, and fun to walk into in the shallow parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Amazing!

This cabin on the river was just what we needed. It had amazing views (we saw moose across the river), and a daily turkey that came and sat on the patio. Would definitely recommend for your next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great log home on river!

Our family of 6 stayed there 4 nights. Was extremely roomy and comfortable. Beautiful log home. Location was close to Columbia Falls and Whitefish for restaurants and coffee but also remote on river. Big factor for us choosing it was river access 50 feet from back door for fly fishing. Caught several trout right behind home and also quarter mile up river where it narrowed. Great covered wrap around back porch on river side for sitting and eating. Steve the owner was extremely responsive and replaced the can of propane the next morning after it got low. I can’t think of a box it didn’t check for us. Great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Stunning

My first trip to Montana was everything I had hoped for. Location was great, the chalet was PERFECT . This was such a beautiful place to stay, owner is great to communicate with, absolutely no complaints. I will most definitely stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great Cabin on Flathead River

Hidden down a gravel road is a great place to relax and enjoy a true Montana experience. Great cabin right on the river, enjoyed fly fishing 50’ from the deck. Guide boats pass by all day so you know there’s fish. View off deck straight into Glaicier National Park range. Inside was roomie, comfortable space. We grilled out on the deck, great amenities. 15 min to park entrance. Will be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Doesn't get any Better!

Very comfortable home. Spacious, Clean and well stocked. Very nice beds. Internet, Starlink, TVs with DISH Cable. Everything you would want in the house. The views are Amazing (on the Columbia River). 30 minutes outsode the west entrance of Glacier. Host very responsive. Be Back Soon! Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Serene location to explore Glacier

We loved staying here. The property was well kept and provided a much-welcomed rest from daily hiking and fishing. We enjoyed out time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Boerne Texas USA

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

Amazing river front cabin

This cabin is in an amazing location right on the river. We saw a grizzly in the river one afternoon!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

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

Awesome spot on the Flathead!

Clean cabin with all the comforts of home. Comfy beds and back porch view is fantastic. Great home base for exploring Glacier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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