A-Frame Hiker's Retreat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Babb, MT

St. Mary Lake21 min drive
St. Mary Visitor Center22 min drive
Waterton Lakes National Park40 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Disconnect, decompress, and disengage from the stresses of daily life in a comfortable, completely refurbished A-frame Cabin. Fall in love with the beauty and solitude here in the heart of one of America's greatest national treasures.

You'll enjoy breathtaking views of Glacier National Park's mountain ranges, waterfalls, and majestic lakes all within a short driving distance to the Many Glacier and St. Marys entrances to the park. Another scenic drive over Chief Mountain Road will take you to the historic town of Waterton located in Waterton National Park Alberta, Canada.
Your home away from home features a fully furnished space complete with kitchenette, separate bathroom and bed accommodations for couples and one or two children.

The proud owners would love to offer their suggestions for dining and recreational opportunities in the area. We have been rafting, biking, and hiking these unique, scenic trails for over 20 years.

Property manager

Kenneth Whitten can be reached by text at 904-742-2904.

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Well behaved pets with current vaccines welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note there is no TV, and spotty Verizon cell service at our location.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Babb

Located in Babb, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Grinnell Glacier Trailhead and Swiftcurrent Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glacier National Park and St. Mary Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Babb, MT

What's nearby

St. Mary Lake - 21 min drive
St. Mary Visitor Center - 22 min drive
Grinnell Glacier Trailhead - 35 min drive
St. Mary Falls - 39 min drive
Waterton Lakes National Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

Two Sisters Cafe - 12 min drive
Cattle Baron - 11 min drive
Glacier's Edge Cafe - 12 min drive
Leaning Tree Cafe - 12 min drive
The Hun's Den Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame Hiker's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A-Frame Hiker's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame Hiker's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame Hiker's Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Glacier National Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. St. Mary Visitor Center and St. Mary Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Bend

17 Sept 2023

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

Hiking Glacier with our daughter

This place was the perfect hikers cabin. Great location close to both St. Mary's and Many Glacier entrances to the park which have the best hikes....just make sure you have your daily car permit reserved in advance. The cabin was wonderfully cozy to return to after a full day of hiking. The hosts were helpful and attentive. The kitchen and bathroom was fully stocked with lots of extra thoughtful items (like spices and butter should you forget to bring). Hope to be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

17 Aug 2023

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

Cozy and welcoming

Had a great trip to Glacier National Park, and one of the best things about it was this space and hosts. Ken and Gena were a delight, easy to talk with and warm, welcoming people. The space itself was well set up and decorated appropriately. They had everything we needed; just needed to bring ourselves, our clothes/gear, and groceries. Thank you so much, we hope to return on future visits!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

10 Aug 2023

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

Glacier Trip

Awesome place to stay! Clean, comfortable, close to the park. Ken was very helpful as well, highly recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

10 Aug 2023

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

Awesome Property

Location to St. Mary and Many Glacier entrances was fantastic. Cabin is larger than pictured and the most fully stocked rental we've ever stayed in, literally had everything! The owners checked in with us right away to make sure we had everything we needed and offered great recommendations on hikes and where to eat. My ONLY complaint is the water pressure. It was difficult to get clean in the shower because the water is a trickle. I would still stay here again though.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee S., San Francisco

3 Aug 2023

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

Perfection in every way!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. The cabin is exactly as described and pictured in the listing and Ken is a wealth of knowledge about the area. However, the real reason you come here is the location and it doesn’t get much better than this spot. Close to Many Glacier, St. Mary and even Waterton if you bring your passport. Also not far from Two Medicine which is also beautiful and less crowded.My only negative is the water pressure is a little weak but not enough to keep me from re-booking next time I’m in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Whitten can be reached by text at 904-742-2904.

We live in Jacksonville, Florida during the winter months and spend the summers at Duck Lake, Mt near Glacier National Park. We fell in love with this area when we first visited in the mid-1990s and were fortunate to buy property at Duck Lake in 2005. In 2017, we started renovations on our A-frame cabin and in 2019 had our first guests. We were unable to open in 2020 due to covid-19 and are thrilled to be back open for the 2021 season.

We enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking (mainly Ken), rafting, and horseback riding. It is especially enjoyable taking hikes in the backcountry of GNP when the weather is ideal, and the popular trails are busy. We also frequent the local performing art events and especially enjoy watching the enthusiasm of the young artists.

Ken is a retired Naval Officer and Networking Technology Professor and has visited and lived in several countries in the orient. Gena has an MBA, spent a year working in Mexico City with Arthur Anderson Accounting firm before she found her calling as a Computer Information Systems Professor where she worked until she recently retired (and where she met Ken).

We enjoy meeting our guests and sharing our knowledge of the area with them.

We have two small chihuahuas, Ruby and Teka, who love to be held and petted and one shy cat, Coco.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because it was close to the Many Glacier and St Mary entrances to the park. It is very quiet away from the busy tourist areas outside the gates of Glacier. The main thing that attracted us about this location is the panoramic views of the mountains from our lot.