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A-Frame Hiker's Retreat

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Front of cabin in spring!
Front and side view of cabin.
Exterior
Spring flowers with Chief Mountain in background.
Chief mountain, view from back of property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Babb, MT
  • Place, Duck Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary Visitor Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Grinnell Glacier Trailhead
    ‪37 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

A-Frame Hiker's Retreat

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Wash and put away your dishes
Leave the garbage in the garbage can in the kitchen
Check out is 11am, please let us know if you need a later checkout time
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please note: There is no TV service. Cell phone service is available through internet Wi-Fi calling.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number A1461192
Property # 1632034vb
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and St. Mary Visitor Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Babb, MT

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 20 min drive - 23.5 km
  • St. Mary Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Grinnell Glacier Trailhead - 37 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course - 59 min drive - 83.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Drip Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leaning Tree Cafe and Campground - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glacier Edge Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A-Frame Hiker's Retreat?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A-Frame Hiker's Retreat on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$623, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A-Frame Hiker's Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from Duck Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Goose Lake. Glacier National Park and Lower Saint Mary Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very cozy and had everything we could ever need. Host was so nice and welcoming! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with great access to Glacier National Park! Wonderful, helpful host. Great sunset views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfortable, quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Great location and great place to stay.

Loved staying here. This is our 2nd time. Very clean and has all the amenities you couls need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and clean. Lots of items in the room to make your stay more comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a perfect location. Beautiful views. Wonderfully laid out and decorated A-Frame. Owner very much involved and helpful. We truly enjoyed our peaceful stay. Will most definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Wonderful cabin!

The cabin was the perfect place to stay for exploring the east side of Glacier National Park. Easy access to Many Glacier and the drive to Two Medicine was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Hi Laura. I am very happy that you enjoyed the cabin and GNP. We would love to have you stay with us again during your next Glacier visit. Ken and Gena
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was perfect for our trip to Glacier National Park! The owners are very friendly and were so helpful with making sure we had everything we needed for a safe and comfortable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ken is very nice and provided us with very useful local tips
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thanks Jake. Hope you will come and stay with us again on your next visit to Glacier.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

A real retreat

From the moment our reservation was confirmed, owner Ken was responsive to our questions. He gave us numerous tips about visiting the area attractions including some we were unaware of. The cabin had everything we needed. We would gladly recommend that family and friends stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Glacier A Frame Cabin

The A Frame was perfect, couldn’t have been better. Ken & Gina are great hosts, we’ll definitely recommend Our friends to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEANN B.

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

Incredible stay!

Wonderful time! Hosts Ken & Gena are absolutely lovely! Great tips on hiked & places to go/eat etc! Picturesque views & the Hikers Retreat had everything we needed & more! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thank you LeAnn, We enjoyed having you stay at our A-frame. Hope to see you again soon. Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Top of the line accomodations

Ken and Gena have made his little A-frame your home away from home. Check in is easy, extremely clean, nicely decorated, stocked with everything you need including robe and slippers. We will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thank you Terry. Would love to host your next GNP visit. Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan I.

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

Perfect stay

Location is perfect for access to multiple parts of Glacier National Park. The hosts went above and beyond and were lovely to talk to. Definitely planning on returning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Megan I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed meeting you and look forward to having you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann S.

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

Amazing stay with the perfect location

We loved our stay at the Hikers Retreat. The hosts are exceptionally helpful, kind and knowledgeable of the local area. The home was very well equipped and comfortable. The location is perfect with quick access to the St Mary entrance and close proximity to Many Glacier, Two Medicine and even Waterton in Canada. We hope to come back soon and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Best East Glacier Stay

The A-Frame was perfect! Not only because of the cleanliness, closeness to St. Mary, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine entrances, peacefulness, and sunsets, but mainly because of the great owners! Anything you need to know about the area and hiking, they have the answers and are the absolute friendliest people. Thank you Kenneth and Gena for sharing your slice of heaven with us and all you did for us while we were visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Hiker’s Retreat!

This is a perfect location and a perfect rental. Ken and Gena were amazing and made us feel like family. The cabin is perfect and they have thought of everything. We would definitely return sometime and bring our kids too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hi Paul, thank you for submitting a review of your stay at our Aframe. It was a pleasure meeting you and serving as your host. I look forward to your return and would love to meet your children. Ken and Gena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for East Side Glacier

Perfect for two after hiking in the park and easy access to east side entrances. Great retreat with comforts of home. Appreciated owner’s knowledge and even brought my fiancé ice packs/heat pack for aching knees!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim a.

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

3 days of hiking bliss

Excellent property, perfectly situated for the world class hiking trails of Glacier. Owners Ken and Gena are super friendly and helpful. Very well stocked with everything we needed. Will definitely return for our next Glacier trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

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

Great Cabin on East Side of Glacier

This sweet little A frame is bigger than it looks. Ken and Gena are so hospitable and they’re full of great hiking recommendations. They made sure we had everything we needed and more. Located on the East side, it’s much less crowded than the west side which is rather refreshing! It’s just 20 minutes to the St Mary Entrance! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met a beautiful couple, with a little A-frames The scenery was amazing but a friendship was made. p
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Amazing vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the little cabin. Very clean and all the amenities you need. They thought of everything. Enjoyed the to go coffee cups for our early morning hikes. Bed was very comfortable!!! Property owners were super sweet and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Theresa, I am glad you enjoyed the Cabin and had a wonderful time at GNP. Hope to see you again when you take your next Glacier vacation. Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a quiet location on the quieter side of Glacier. Not far from Canadian border. The host let us know the door was unlocked. Kitchen was just fine for our needs. We eat simply and did not plan on any big meals. 2 burner cooktop and a microwave. The host was very friendly and helpful. Gave us good tips about where to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

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

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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.

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