Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.
COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN GLORY is a cheerful and Bright, peaceful and quiet stand alone house with wide open spaces, in the countryside, with the beautiful Columbia mountains right in front of the house with glorious sunrise and sunset views from a big deck. It is very close to the town of Columbia falls and not far from the city of Kalispell, whitefish, Big fork . GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, AIRPORT, hiking/ biking/ kayaking , water park, zip lines, gift shops, restaurants and other hot tourist spots are close by. You are pampered with soft luxurious comfy beds with air conditioning of all the bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms. BREAKFAST ITEMS are provided like bread,butter, jam, cereals, milk and orange juice or Apple juice, COFFEE and TEA. We now serve FARM FRESH EGGS from our own free ranging chickens ( No roosters). Oil for cooking, salt, pepper, sugar, spices, condiments and much more are all provided. The side by side fridge is spacious. Laundry detergent and dish detergent is provided too. We have installed a water filtration system and now offer great tasting never ending supply of Reverse Osmosis water. WE PROVIDE ONE BEAR SPRAY TOO. aha! Additional bear spray will be provided by request and will cost $15 only. There is parking for 5 or more Vehicles, a spacious patio with furniture, BBQ grill and a fire pit. We do have all the necessary requisites for outdoor bbq like charcoal, lighting fluid and wood for the fire pit. Do make use of all the amenities provided. This year we have changed our internet provider and upgraded our speed from 10mb to the maximum speed of 50mb available in our area. The only addition done to our place this past year is building a garage to the south of the stand alone house. We have built a red wood picket fence and a chain link fence around the property to give additional privacy to our house guests and add some layer of protection. The house is surrounded by 1.5 acres of open wide grasslands on the South, West and North side of the house. The East side is the parking area ( towards the Mountains). We are aware that you are on vacation and so don’t want to burden you with unnecessary rules or cleaning instructions. Feel free to call us for any questions. Please do read our manual that will instruct you where the lights switches are, good places to hike and different restaurants near by to eat at, and for any emergency telephone numbers you might need. We hope our guests have a restful and relaxing day at this peaceful and cozy home especially after an eventful day of hiking or biking or visiting our beautiful mountains and lakes.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Columbia Falls
Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Whitefish Lake State Park, while Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stumptown Ice Den or Glacier Bank Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 36.1 km
Getting around
West Glacier Station - 17 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Moon Nite Club - 7 min drive
Great Bear Cafe - 8 min drive
Vaqueros - 4 min drive
The Nite Owl - 4 min drive
Goat Haunt Saloon - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park. on 31 May 2026 start from AU$356, 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 Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bright and cheerful. With glorious sunrise/sunset views, close to Glacier park. located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Sky Waterpark and within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead River and House of Mystery and Montana Vortex. Glacier Ziplines and Glacier Lanes and Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
You could not ask for better host. Fresh eggs in the morning was the best. This place was exactly as advertised conveniently located to the west side of Glacier National Park. We would highly recommend and stay again in the future.
We were looking for a base to go hiking in Yellowstone. We found the ideal location in Gardiner. The apartment was perfect for our needs . The host, Marie, was extremely helpful and accommodating. There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like . Pretty sure we’ll try to book there again if we come this way in the future .
We thorougly enjoyed our stay here!! The home is lovely, with everything you need to make your stay comfortable from tolietries, fresh linens, extra towels, information about how to use everything in the home and local recommendations for activities and restaurants. It is also close to the national park and restaurants, grocery store and gas stations. We had the pleasure of meeting the hosts Gary and Christina, they are very kind and welcoming. The farm fresh eggs from their chickens they provided us were delicious! When we come back to Glacier National Park we will definitely stay here again and we highly recommend it to others visiting the area!!
Wendy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd Curtis
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not far from town but at the same time away from traffic noise. Big plus. I didn’t necessarily like the owner feeling like he needed to be present ever day that I was there.
We totally enjoyed our stay at this location. The home was nicely appointed and most enjoyable. The kitchen was stocked with the proper cooking utensils, dishes and plates.The location is perfect for 4 people. More than that would be tight.We loved the provided breakfast foods and used ecerything provided.We highly recomend this location and please note Maria and Gary are great host
Gary and Christine were excellent hosts-the sweetest people! From the breakfast supplies to the travel and food recommendations, everything was spot on. If you want a place that feels a little like home and is hard to leave-then stay here!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
We were the honored and privileged hosts when you chose to stay with us and then you took great care of our home and left it spotless clean. Thank you so much for being such wonderful guests.
Great location. Easy travel to surrounding attractions, but just off the heavily traveled routes enough to avoid a lot of traffic. Great views and very peaceful location. We will be booking again for future visits to the Glacier/Whitefish area.
Convenient location, pretty view, very comfortable accommodations, and lovely hosts. Thoughtful, helpful, responsive. Had a great time!
Robert D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thank you Robert for your positive review. You left our house so clean and neat, exceeded our expectations, and so polite and respectful. Thank you for renting our place. We were honored.
Gary & Christina were so helpful & pleasant. The mountain views were amazing. So close to the east side of Glacier National Park & neighboring towns to visit. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Very clean, well taken care of property. Very gracious hosts
Julie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Julie, thank you for your five star rating. You all were so friendly and we were blessed to host you all. Thank you for leaving our home so super clean.
This was the cleanest, nicest property we have stayed in. The hosts were outstanding.
Michael H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your nice review. You and your wife were also such a great Blessing to Gary and me and wonderful people to interact with. You both were so awesome treating our home with care and leaving it so clean and tidy. We hope we have another chance to serve you.
The location and house were perfect. Short drive to west glacier, and a cute town for dinner and drinks! The house had everything we needed and the hosts were attentive and informative. The beds weren’t the most comfortable, but I would still recommend the stay regardless!
Toni D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Hi Toni, Thank you for your review. Not understanding what a previous guest inferred about the bed in the master bedroom, we added an inch of memory foam. Subsequent guests thought that the bed was too soft. So we decided to pull that additional foam because it is impossible to satisfy every one. However we have continued to maintain the two inch memory foam on top of the mattress in the guest bedroom.
Christine and Gary were superb hosts. The property was wonderful. Clean and well stocked. The provided food and toiletries were a great bonus. We really enjoyed the farm fresh eggs and home made huckleberry jam. really enjoyed the
Cindy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Hi Cindy, thank you for this awesome review. In spite of requesting you not to bother with any clean up because you had an early flight, yet you left our place sparkling clean, that was really impressive. Thank you for renting our home. You were so communicative, and observed all the rules, we were the fortunate ones to have wonderful people like you choosing our home for your Park visit.
The home was very cozy. The owners were very available to answer any questions. They allowed us to check in early as the home was ready before the listed check in time.
We were very happy with our stay. The hosts provided us with everything we needed and then some. The home was clean, and had great amenities. It was a great place to relax after a day of hiking glacier, which was 15 minutes from the property. Christina and Gary are very friendly as well. We would stay here again if we came back!
Melanie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Melanie, Gary and I were very impressed with how friendly you all were. You also left our house so clean even though you left before sunrise. We were sad to see you all go and hope we will meet up again. You were such awesome guests.
The owners really went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great. The refrigerator was stocked with milk, juice, bread and fresh eggs from their chickens which they replenished during our stay. They were so friendly and wanted to make sure our stay was great. The deck is spacious and a great spot to enjoy the view of the mountains.
Shireen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hi Shireen, thank you SO MUCH for your 5 stars. It matters a lot to us to know our efforts to give all our guests a comfortable stay after a hard day of hiking, is appreciated. We want to personalize our services so our guests enjoy their vacation and go back with great memories of their Montana Vacation. Thank you for being such a friendly bunch and we enjoyed talking to you all.
We had a wonderful time here. The owners were very nice and helpful. The home was supplied like you never left your house. They had a huge yard which my kids loved. Very close to Glacier National Park, about 20 minutes, easy, quick drive. Centrally located for all your needs. Wonderful home, definitely will be back.
Nice and clean home about 15 minutes from West Glacier entrance. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Not a very scenic location but perfect for a stay for Glacier Park. We would stay here again if we visit Glacier another time. No complaints for our stay. Thanks!
Dave N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you Dave for your 5 star review. We were privileged to host you and your wonderful family. We appreciate you all for taking the trouble to leave the house clean though you had to leave so early in the morning.
The property works well as a base for access to the west side of Glacier National park. Our hosts were courteous and considerate.This included an earlier check in time. There was also a lot of basics in the pantry for guests.
A nice quiet place to stay.
Todd N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Todd, Thank you for giving us 5 stars! Truly you have made our day. Thank you for choosing Columbia Mountain Glory for your Park visit. We were the honored hosts!
About the host
Hosted by Gary and Christina Watne
My husband and myself would like to be known as friendly and welcoming hosts. We love Montana, her mountains and lakes and we spend a lot of time outdoors, boating, canoeing, fishing or hiking.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this property because it was a stand alone property that had a breath taking view of the Columbia mountains with views of both Sunrise and sunset. We also are in the windy corridor and love hearing the wind swoosh by.
What makes this property unique
Very close to the Airport, Columbia falls town, with the Columbia mountains upfront. The flathead river is a mile away, a water park almost next door. The Glacier National park is a bare 15 mins drive away.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests