A Night in a Caboose

Explore the area

Cut Bank, MT

Glacier County Museum1 min walk
Talking Penguin Statue3 min drive
Northern Rockies Medical Center4 min drive
Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Caboose

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Shower/restroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

The Glacier County Historical Museum, 45-minutes from Glacier National Park, offers you an authentic experience in our 1981 Burlington Northern caboose #12424. No frills, just history.

A historian will meet guests at the caboose for a discussion bringing you into the world of a railroader. What was the role of the caboose on the railroad? Who worked in them? What are lantern signals? Why are there no cabooses anymore? Spend the night shift on BN caboose #12424 and learn the answers to these questions and more.

Railroading comes alive at night. Relax in the reversible chairs up in the cupula and watch the sun set. Relax in outdoor chairs on the platform deck. Your caboose is also equipped with a table and chairs, an office desk and chair at each end of the car, and two single cots. A full breakfast is served in the morning.

Come early and have a tour of the museum buildings. The museum grounds will be yours to wander after hours.

Our shower and restroom facility is located a short walk away. Battery-operated lantern will be provided for after-dark visits.

Amenities

Kitchen

Toys/games

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cut Bank

Located in Cut Bank, this bed & breakfast is in the mountains. Local points of interest include Glacier County Museum, Talking Penguin Statue, and Northern Rockies Medical Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing.

Cut Bank, MT

What's nearby

Glacier County Museum - 1 min walk
Talking Penguin Statue - 3 min drive
Northern Rockies Medical Center - 4 min drive
Lincoln Park - 27 min drive
Marias Valley Golf Course - 35 min drive

Getting around

Cut Bank Station - 6 min drive
Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

Cut Bank Creek Brewery - 5 min drive
Village Dining & Lounge - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Big Sky Cafe - 5 min drive
Pioneer Bar - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Night in a Caboose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Night in a Caboose?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Night in a Caboose?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Night in a Caboose located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Glacier County Museum and Talking Penguin Statue. Northern Rockies Medical Center is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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About the host

Your host

The Glacier County Historical Museum offers several buildings with exhibits which showcase the history of northcentral Montana on the hi-line. - Lewis & Clark, homesteading, native American artist John L. Clarke, the oil industry, and more! Our "Overnight in History" program provides guests opportunities to stay in our homestead house, oil worker's house (1935) or the 1981 Burlington Northern caboose.

Why they chose this property

The museum decided to open its doors with this new "Overnight in History" program in late 2020. We are located near Glacier National Park, just off of Hwy 2 outside of Cut Bank, Montana.

What makes this property unique

Our "Overnight in History" program provides guests opportunities to stay in our homestead house (1917 reproduction), oil worker's house (1935) or the 1981 Burlington Northern caboose. The museum grounds are available to guests to wander around after hours.

The museum, for this program, is labeled as a "guest ranch" - in other words, we are offering an experience. This is not like "glamping." Our amenities are quality, but simple. Our goal is to provide guests with an accurate idea of history.

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