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A-Frame Hiker's Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Babb, MT
  • Chief Mountain
  • St. Mary Visitor Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. Mary Lake
    ‪26 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.

Property manager

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

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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

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
Property Registration Number A1461192

About the area

Babb

Located in Babb, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Garden Wall is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Babb, MT

What's nearby

  • St. Mary Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • St. Mary Lake - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 37 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Grinnell Glacier Trailhead - 44 min drive - 35.6 km
  • St. Mary Falls - 48 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Cafe - ‬12 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay while exploring the East side of Glacier National Park. Ken and Gena are excellent hosts. They were a wealth of information about the area’s sights, hikes, and restaurants which was helpful. The cabin was super clean, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. We stayed 5 nights in early July and spent our days in the Many Glacier area of the park plus one day in Canada to see Waterton Lakes NP area. It was nice to come back to the Hiker’s Retreat each night to cook dinner and relax before the next busy day. It was great having a comfortable King size bed, WiFi for research, texting and calling, a large beautiful bathroom and a fully stocked kitchen. We also used the grill one night and Gena brought us some fresh sugar snap peas from a local farmer’s market. This cabin is about a mile down a dirt road in a quiet rural lake neighborhood but is close (easy drive) to Babb and the St.Mary’s entrance and Many Glacier entrance of the park. There were several restaurants and a grocery store and gas station within 10 miles. Ken and Gena live behind the cabin so are close if you need anything but respect your privacy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Welcoming Host + Peaceful Stay

We stayed for 4 nights in Babb and wished we had more time on this side of Glacier NP. We split our time between West and East Glacier and didn’t want to leave. Ken and his wife were gracious hosts and gave us a wealth of advice/tips of what to do. We were so appreciative of their home and would love to come back to visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor E.

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

Great stay

My family stayed for 7 nights while visiting Glacier NP. Communication with owner was great, check in process was smooth. A-frame is much bigger than it seems. Clean and nice place. Will stay again at this location next time. Thanks Ken and Gena for keeping the place in such a great shape! Igor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Time in Glacier

The house was perfect for us. It was clean and neat. Ken went above and beyond to supply us with all our needs. His recommendations of where to go and things to do were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
By far this was one of the nicest vacation rentals we’ve ever stayed in. It had everything you could imagine, my favorite items were the comfy robe and slippers! Ken and Gina live behind the cabin on the property and are there with helpful advice such as good hiking trails and places to eat. When the lights started flickering because of the approaching storm Gina came over with candles. It’s conveniently located near the Many Glacier entrance and St Mary’s. We stayed there 5 nights and really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William L.

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

A Frame

The A frame met our needs - we were gone most of the time at GNP or Waterton. Ken was quick to communicate and provide helpful insights. Neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

cuter than we thought it would be!

Wonderful Host! Ken was great in every way. I would recommend this cute A-frame for a couple or a few close friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Lisa S., Bend

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

Tammy K.

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

Fantastic!

I absolutely loved the location of this getaway! It was cute, quiet, and very scenic! The accommodations were as described. Ken and Gena were friendly and helpful. Everything you could need was provided. We had a very cold night and they brought an extra space heater in case we got cold. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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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