House in West Glacier, MT

Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!

Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!

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Glacier Bear Retreat, a storybook cottage INSIDE Glacier National Park
The soaring turret of Glacier Bear Retreat
Enjoy resting on the hammock in front of Glacier Bear Retreat after a wonderful day hiking!
The side of Glacier Bear Retreat, showing the screened in porch, the winter firewood and the separate guest house to the left.
The entrance to Glacier Bear Retreat

Overview of Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

West Glacier, MT
  • Popular LocationLake McDonald16 min walk
  • Popular LocationApgar Visitor Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlacier National Park6 min drive
  • AirportKalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Upper level GUEST HOUSE bedroom- available 5/15-9/15 only

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!

6 BEDROOM/4.5 BATH: STAY INSIDE OUR MOST AMAZING NATIONAL PARK and AVOID THE LINES!
Glacier Bear Retreat is a spectacular, luxurious private residence, located INSIDE the Glacier National Park West Entrance, on the west side of Lake McDonald and just a short 7-minute walk to Apgar Village. This storybook cottage, built in 2013, has 4 bedrooms and can easily accommodate 11 people. Additionally, the adjacent guest house has another 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom to accommodate another 4 for a total of 15 guests. You’ll have special rooms for gathering together and cozy nooks for private time, in the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living. With an outdoor fire pit, hot tub, 16' stocked bar, pool table, dartboard, hammocks, bicycles, yoga mats and more, you'll have everything you need for a perfect vacation when you stay at Glacier Bear Retreat! Note- the guest house is ONLY rented with the main house and is open from 5/15 to 9/15 only.
Located on almost an acre of private property with Fish Creek and Apgar Creek flowing through the property, Glacier Bear is a quiet, private and peaceful haven. Aptly named “Retreat”, Glacier Bear is perfect for nature-loving families who are looking for a quiet place to reconnect with the natural beauty of Glacier National Park. (If you’re looking for a party house, this isn’t the place for you.)
In the more than 1,100,000 acres that comprise Glacier National Park, there are only about 100 private landowners, and combined, these parcels equal less than 300 acres. Owning a home inside Glacier is rare; staying in one as a guest is even more so. And because you'll be staying inside the park, you won't need to wait in long lines - sometimes over an hour long - to get through the entrance station every day, letting you relax the entire time you're on vacation!
**Luxurious Amenities & Accommodations Over Three Floors**
This storybook cottage in the woods was designed and built as the perfect place to create memories, so your Glacier holiday is one of your best vacations ever.
From the concierge amenities available to the fully stocked bar and rec room, we want you to feel like you’re on vacation. From bathroom amenities like Aveda body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, to the warm, cozy 700-fill power white goose down comforters, we want you to feel like you’re being spoiled.
The main floor contains the Great Room, the Dining Room, the Chef’s Kitchen, the Lazy Bear Master Suite with a private bath, a powder room, and a hallway with a reading nook and library shelves. Most of these books came from the original Grist home and date back as far as the early 1800s. You are welcome to enjoy them with care while you’re here. From the main level, you can also easily access the screened porch for outdoor grilling, dining or simply relaxing.
The upper level contains the Grist Room queen bedroom, the Bunk Room, a shared bathroom, and a small desk on the mezzanine above the Great Room.
The lower level Rec Room is your recreation destination with an Olhausen pool table, a dartboard, and our beautiful custom-built 16' bar, showcasing local Montana spirits. The adjacent Media Room has a large flatscreen television and a selection of movies for your enjoyment. With an L-shaped couch with recliners, you'll feel so cocooned in comfort you won't want to get up! And if you'd like to meditate or do some yoga, it's easy to create the space you need. The Garden Room queen bedroom and a separate bathroom finish off the level.
You can also experience Glacier’s beauty just by walking outside from the main level. Our wraparound screened porch has a large dining table with plenty of seating as well as a high-quality gas grill. Outdoor living at Glacier Bear Retreat is as good as it gets - we have 6 bicycles, 2 closed kayaks, hammocks, yoga mats, a large fire pit, and even your own “private island” with a picnic table all available for your use. Plus, your very own private hot tub is perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking!
Upstairs or downstairs, indoors or out, you can be as connected as you want to be, whether that’s not at all or in touch with family, friends, or others using our fast wifi network, our landline with unlimited US long-distance calls, or your mobile phone.
**Your Perfect Home Base For Glacier National Park**
Glacier Bear Retreat is perfectly located as your base for exploring the wonders of Glacier National Park. Just steps away from breathtaking Lake McDonald, you can fill your day with recreational boating (rentals available), swimming, or photographing the range of mountain peaks that frame the lake. You’re a few minutes' walk from the town of Apgar, where you can grab a morning coffee, an ice cream, enjoy the offerings of the café, or shop in the gift shops. We’re also connected to miles of paved trails leading into the town of West Glacier (about 3 miles away), so you’ll have ample opportunities for easy hiking and mountain biking too. Or, just hang out by the stream or on the screened porch, pick huckleberries, curl up in the window seat and read a book, or just rest, relax and enjoy the beauty that is Glacier Bear Retreat.
Drive the 52-mile Going to the Sun Road for a host of photographic and hiking options. We’re happy to recommend guides for horseback riding, white water rafting, helicopter tours, fly-fishing, and other recreational activities too. And, if you’re not interested in driving, you’re only a short walk from the Apgar transportation center where you can enjoy a ride on the historic Glacier Red Cars or take the free shuttle bus throughout the Park. A week simply won’t be enough time to enjoy all that Glacier Bear Retreat has to offer!
**Reserve Your Dates Before It's Too Late!**
Glacier Bear Retreat is a one-of-a-kind property. Rarely are properties INSIDE of Glacier National Park ever made available for others to enjoy. We’re opening our home to a select few families - and we’re looking to build relationships with repeat guests.
We take reservations well in advance and it’s not uncommon for Glacier Bear Retreat to be fully booked during the park’s peak weeks in July and August by early spring. If you are interested in creating memories at Glacier for your family or friends, we highly recommend you get in touch today.
**Winter Getaways**
Glacier Bear Retreat is available year-round in all seasons. However, the snow season offers a unique opportunity to experience a remote retreat, as the road to Glacier Bear is closed from January 1st-March 15th, depending upon the weather. (This means that you’ll have to walk 2/10th of a mile to access the property in the wintertime, but it will be totally private and oh so beautiful!) Imagine spending a week at a warm, cozy “Currier and Ives” storybook cottage in the woods… writing your next novel, brainstorming your next business idea, or just relaxing by the fire and reconnecting with friends and family. For those who love the snow, snowman building, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing are available right from your front door. Snowmobiling tours are available 15 minutes away, outside the Park.

Property manager

Gail Goodwin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Glacier

Located in West Glacier, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Glacier Anglers and Amazing Fun Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Lake McDonald - 16 min walk
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 3 min drive
  • Glacier National Park - 6 min drive
  • Glacier View Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 7 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Freda s West Glacier Bar - 6 min drive
  • West Glacier Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Crown of the Continent Discovery Center - 9 min drive
  • Wandering Gringo Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Belton Grill Dining Room & Tap Room - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Uber Luxury Home INSIDE Glacier with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Guest House! located?

This family-friendly West Glacier cottage is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake McDonald and Apgar Visitor Center. Glacier National Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malachi S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier Heaven!
There simply aren't words (or pictures) that do justice to the majesty of Glacier National Park. To be able to stay right inside the park, at an amazing home, is icing on the cake. If you are looking for the best of both; this place is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Glacier Bear
One of a kind home in the middle of Glacier. Beautiful and relaxing. A family adventure we will never forget.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Retreat!
Our family enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Glacier National Park, partly due to this wonderful location! Tucked within the national park, Glacier Bear Retreat provided easy access to the GTTSR, local lodges and of course the beautiful Lake McDonald. It was a beautiful place to make wonderful family memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best trip ever!!
Glacier Bear Retreat was the perfect home and location for my family and a few friends to spend a week exploring Glacier National Park. It is located close to dinning, shopping, hiking trails, rafting, and a is very short walk to Lake McDonald. My personal favorite spot is the hammock next to the creek. The water running over the rocks crates a soothing sound and a great place for a nap.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Homebase for Glacier NP
The Glacier Bear is an incomparable home inside of Glacier NP near Apgar. The home is clean and well maintained with nice finishes and furnishings. The Kitchen is truly a gourmet kitchen with a Thermador range that I’d love to steal for my own house. The screened-deck is huge and let’s you enjoy the outdoors in bug-free comfort. While the house is wonderful, the location is impossible to beat. Inside the gates of Galcier NP! We never had to battle with entrance lines. It is nestled in the woods and feels very private. Gail, the owner, is an excellent host and available to answer any and all questions. The communication was also proactive with lots of great info provided prior to the stay. Overall, if you want to visit the west Glacier area, you’d be lucky to stay at the Glacier Bear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gail Goodwin

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