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Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance

Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance

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Spacious & comfortable deck for morning coffee and evening relaxing.
Elk Willows Guest House
Large living room with library, satellite TV and DVD player
Open floor plan and architectual details
Fully stocked kitchen with side-by-side fridge, island & breakfast bar

Overview of Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Check out the area

Babb, MT
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary Lake19 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary Visitor Center23 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterton Lakes National Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance

Elk Willows Guest Home. Don't wait to book your dates! The Ranch is usually completely booked well before the summer season starts! Reserve your stay now to get the dates you want.

Welcome to Paul Ranch Montana! We provide separate, enhanced clean & sanitized accommodations (each with private cooking and bathroom facilities), open areas and an ideal location to allow for social distancing. Contactless check-in & check-out process is in place. Service to your home for fresh towels and garbage removal is available on request in accordance with current guidelines.

Ideal vacation lodging: a beautiful ranch setting, apart from the traditional tourist scene, in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. ELK WILLOWS GUEST HOME is one of 4 unique accommodations we offer. All are in a private setting for guests looking for lodging with a personal touch. If your vacation is centered around exploring this unique area, you are within minutes of area activities and attractions. The East Entrance to Glacier Park is 15 minutes away, Many Glacier Valley is 20 minutes, Two Medicine Valley is an hour's scenic drive as is Waterton National Park in Canada. The Ranch is an ideal place to return to after a day of activity; to kick back, relax and plan your next day's adventure. If you prefer time to read, write, photograph or other more solitary pursuits, you will enjoy the space, privacy and inspiring natural ambience. All our vacation rentals offer the serenity, privacy and views that Paul Ranch Montana LLC is famous for.

Centrally located for a variety of destinations and pursuits, this premium vacation home is spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained. Each of our residences is personally and individually decorated so you will be in a comfortable home. The spacious kitchen and breakfast bar are perfect for casual meals and the separate dining area offers views of Glacier Park mountains. The living room includes a library and the separate sitting room includes a gas fireplace. The master suite includes a large bathroom with double sinks, garden tub, and oversized shower with seating. The smaller bathroom has a tub/shower combo and single sink. The on site washer/dryer provides an extra convenience. Service is available for trash removal and exchanging towels on request in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.

A large deck off the front door offers mountain views of Glacier Park that are beyond belief and is a perfect place to dine, to start your day with morning coffee or to end your evening relaxing and viewing wildlife that inhabit the property. A large open field invites an evening stroll; equipment is on hand for outdoor games and activities. This is a plus for families traveling with children.

If you would like to reserve 1 night in-between existing reservations, please inquire. Even though a two-night minimum is listed, we like to fill those 1-night vacancies whenever possible.

RANCH MONTANA PAUL LLC proudly announces it has been accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader into the new GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S.

WILD HEART REFUGE, comprised of 155 acres, has been set aside on the Ranch as a wildlife refuge. The commitment of Paul Ranch Montana is to leave acreage undisturbed to support indigenous wildlife that live on, give birth on and migrate across the land.

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER LODGING CHOICES which include our newest addition 3 bedroom/2 bath vacation rental (Meadowlark Meadows Guest Home, VRBO # 486340), our economical 2 bedroom/1 bath vacation rental (Wagon Wheel Guest Home, VRBO # 251044) and our no-frills historic bunkhouse (Chaps & Spurs Historic Bunkhouse, VRBO # 646810).

This home is pet-free. Water and pasture available if traveling with horses

On-site caretakers will ensure your stay is exceptional with personalized attention to detail.

Enjoy the mountain views, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and the sounds of nature.

Enjoy the alpacas who inhabit the property… they are such curious, mystical creatures.

We are adjacent to a wetlands conservation area which provides a great area for birding.

Keywords: Home, Vacation Rental, House

Property manager

PAUL RANCH MONTANA
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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, a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Babb

This holiday home is located in Babb. 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 Waterton Lakes National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary Lake - 19 min drive
  • St. Mary Visitor Center - 23 min drive
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 24 min drive
  • St. Mary Falls - 42 min drive
  • Waterton Marina - 70 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cattle Baron - 7 min drive
  • Glacier's Edge Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Leaning Tree Cafe - 7 min drive
  • The Hun's Den Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Charlie's Place - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance located?

Situated in Babb, this holiday home is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Glacier National Park and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Waterton Lakes National Park and St. Mary Visitor Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The Elk Willows is a nicely furnished, clean and dramatically-located lodging with incredible views in three directions, including S over Glacier National Park. The Paul Ranch is fairly isolated from basic necessities such as groceries (especially organic) and gas for your car. $5.25 per gallon at the one gas station within 40 miles. Nevertheless, the setting of Elk Willows and the proximity to the 3 E side entrances to Glacier National Park makes staying here a no brainer, at least for us. Not everyone’s cup of tea, though.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super convenient location to Glacier
Location, location, location. This property is so conveniently located to Many Glacier and St Mary village. It's also a pretty quick drive over to Two Medicine. When the East side does not offer as many lodging options, the Paul Ranch is a great alternative. This particular location is large enough to accommodate a decent size family. The unit itself is surprisingly huge. My only critiques lie with the bugs that flew in the house, particularly large horse flies and moths, the difficulty in finding the driveway up to the actual location without much help at night when checking in, and the lack of free roaming alpacas during our stay. We were able to see them on the last day driving out. Other than that, the property was actually pretty good with an offering of beautiful sunrises. The beds were comfortable, the aesthetic was very genuinely Native American, and the unit itself offered so many little perks such as toiletries, laundry pods, spices, and every small appliance you could ask for. I paid for the jetpack to get extra Wi-Fi service while out there however, I never even needed to connect to the Wi-Fi let alone the jetpacks. I got great service through Verizon while I was there. I did find it to be a little overpriced for the overall quality but, I guess you're paying for the location. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home on the range!!
A group of 6 of us women stayed at this wonderful house for 3 nights. We were greeted coming and going each day by a small herd of cattle and the Llama and alpacas. Larry was quick to respond to all of our questions and even when we had a minor issue. The home was very clean, as pictured and had plenty of room for us to spread out into. It is a drive back onto a large farm which is easy to find by daylight--make sure you know your landmarks or GPS to find it at night! :) It was nice to have laundry access after hiking 6 days in National Glacier Park. It is perfectly located to access Many Glacier and the East Entrance as well as a mere 15 minutes to Waterton Canada.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
I wish I could give these hosts 10 stars! They went above and beyond to make sure that we didn’t have any interruptions in our plans, but more on that later. The owners/hosts are close by., Everyone has their own space. The house is situated up on the hill, by a beautiful grove of aspen trees. Sitting on the porch in the evenings was very peaceful as you can just enjoy the birdsong and rustle of the aspens. The surrounding vistas were quite breathtaking. The house itself had plenty of windows, lots of natural light. The bedrooms also had blackout blinds to block out the early summer sun (if you so choose). The kitchen was well stocked with kitchen utensils, pots & pans. A large damper on our plans had our hosts not been so resourceful & friendly. They were very helpful and accommodating to make sure that we didn’t have to cancel any of our plans. They referred us to an auto shop in Browning (just in case anyone else needs such services) that had us in and out within 30 minutes. Tire patched and ready to continue on with our explorations! I would absolutely recommend staying here and I hope that when we next visit Montana we can stay on this property again. Simply wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet and not far from GNP
Lots of space for the six adults we had in group.quiet and gorgeous views of a different nature than within the park.Easy ,quick drive to East entrance.All in party said beds comfortable,enough towels provided.Decor is as shown in pics,so be prepared for 70's and 80's.Recommend Two Sisters cafe for eating out.After people packed GNP,all loved coming back to the quiet and views and space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by PAUL RANCH MONTANA

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As a native of Montana, I was raised with sweeping prairies and rugged mountains. The Paul Ranch is 160 acres of natural beauty and I can't imagine living anywhere else. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing this peaceful and spectacular setting. Gene and Terry, your hosts, will personalize your stay to make it one to remember. Come stay with us a while...

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of the Ranch include the wildlife that inhabit the property, the pair of red tailed hawks that take up residency every year, the awesome mountain vistas, the clean air, the clear night sky, the get-away-from-it-all setting. Hearing the morning and evening sounds from the wetlands conservation area that borders the property will connect you with nature and refresh your spirit.

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English

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