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Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation!

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A calm lake with mountains in the background and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden chairs, a stone fireplace, and a brick wall.
A wooden cabin labeled "Grandpa's Cabin" with a covered porch and a bench.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a black refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Alberta Tourist Information Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

3 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation!

Grandpa's Cabin ~

A great Montana feel!

This rustic home now has been updated with New Flooring, New Stove, New Dining Room Table, New Refrigerator, New Couch, added a Dishwasher and New Mattresses! This cabin has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is capable of sleeping up to 8 people in beds. There is access to your own private beach just across the road on Lake 5 with a dock.

Just minutes from your front door are countless family activities, some of which include: Glacier National Park hikes, sight seeing, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, horse back riding, helicopter tours and fine dining. This is a great home base to spend a few days in Glacier or just relax by the water.

Note: This cabin is in the forest. You will have some insects (gnats, mosquitoes, flies, and spiders) at anytime throughout the year. There will be wild animals such as but not limited to bats, deer, gophers, elk, bears, and other animals around the cabin as well. Please be aware of these and prepare accordingly.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 891463vb
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 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 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

West Glacier

Located in West Glacier, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center. Amazing Fun Center and Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Alberta Tourist Information Center - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Amazing Fun Center - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Glacier National Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Flathead River - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 6 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonefly Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freda's Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glacier Highland Restaurant & Gifts - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Cabin- get own beach & dock! Perfect for Glacier National Park Vacation! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Glacier View Golf Course and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Flathead River. Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Right outside Glacier National Park. Spacious enough for our family of five and our kids loved the swimming dock and beach across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Glacier! It was a cozy cabin for our family of 5. The kids loved that they each got their own queen bed. There is no TV and only a small love seat if you’re hoping to lounge after a day in the park, but that worked out to be a blessing for our kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place exceeded our expectations! It was very clean and so close to the west entrance to Glacier National Park. The owner was easy to get ahold of and very responsive. The lake access was really amazing!! 10/10 recommendation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Family vacation

Great little cabin with everything you need and close to Glacier National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JE B.

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

Lovely stay

This property was perfect for our vacation and the host communicated very well before arrival. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Nice and clean place

Excellent place to stay. Very clean and the check in process was great. Close to Glacier, so would recommend if you’re wanting to see the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice location.

Easy access to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Great home base for exploring West Glacier

We really enjoyed our cabin stay. Very close to the west entrance to the park and great lake access. Would book it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbie H.

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

Amazing stay!

The cabin was awesome. Loved the private doc access. Owner was very responsive and accommodating. Overall a perfect stay would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Great family property

This little cabin is perfect for your family getaway, especially if you have teens who are too old or big to share a bed! Super convenient to the park, with board games to keep you occupied if it rains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Perfect Cabin

I LOVED this property!!! The location was great, near the park entrance and restaurants. It was very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the fire pit out back and the lake. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Nice cabin

It was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Cozy Cabin

Our group absolutely loved Grandpa’s Cabin. We felt at home and had everything we needed for our stay. We especially appreciate the fire pit and grill that we used for our stay. We hope to be back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great location

The owner was very great to work with. Moved our date when we had a change of plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Winner!

Loved this cabin. Perfect for our visit. Clean, comfortable and convenient. We loved it! Owner very responsive with questions. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Family Adventure

This property was just what we were looking for. Hicking, fishing, site-seeing and cooking in the evenings with a fire pit to reflect on the day. It was spectacular! For us, we wanted a none commercial location that was still close to Glacier Park entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

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

No frills place near GNP west entrance.

We primarily used this a a place to sleep. Glad it had a heat pump (cooling or heating) in the primary sleeping room. Kids also had fun swimming from the dock, which is located across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Very close to national park

Great place to stay. Very rustic but clean. Some miscommunication about what to do with trash due to bears. Need bear proof bins or owner needs to pick up trash daily .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thanks for picking our place! We are working on bear proof garage receptacles. In 7 years of renting, this is the most active bears have been in our area. Unfortunately, bear proof garbage bins are not something the garbage service company can provide at this time. We are trying to find some to buy that the garbage service will still pick up, but that has been challenging. Specialty order items at this time seem to be tough to find, and get delivered. Thanks for understanding!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Perfect place for visiting Glacier National Park

My family spent our summer vacation at Grandpa's Cabin. We visited Glacier National Park several times conveniently located only a few minutes away. Some days we stayed at the cabin and played on the lake. The private dock was a wonderful spot to lounge, jump into the water, and launch our SUP. We appreciated the fun records and record player and AC. The cabin was very clean, organized, and had everything we needed to have a great vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karri G.

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

Great getaway

This was a great property to stay at for a base to GNP. Even if we hadn’t planned spending a majority of time at GNP, this would have been a great place on the lake. Ryan was great to work with. He made sure he kept us informed of fire restrictions and changes with the reservation system at GNP. He really went above and beyond. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Dock across the street from home

We had a great time and enjoyed AC in the large bedroom. Saw deer in the yard every evening. Very relaxing and fun to but on a Disney vinyl at bedtime. No coffee provided so make sure to bring your own coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

GANG L.

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

Great place for everything except full privacy

We loved this place. The surrounding is tranquil. The lake is beautiful. The kitchen is fully equipped. The only complaint we had is a bit lack of privacy. The large bedroom does NOT have its only direct inside access to the bathroom! Sleepers in it needed to either go through the master bedroom or outside through the porch and the front door, which was rather inconvenient during the nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Fall trip

We stayed at grandpa’s cabin for five nights, good location to glacier national park. Quaint and clean cabin. Perfect for the two of us. If staying at the cabin with children or another couple, the second bedroom has three full beds, but would need to walk through the master bedroom to get to anything else in the cabin, such as the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. There is a door if you want to walk outside and come in the front door to avoid walking through the master.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

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

Fun cabin in the woods

We had a great time in the West side of Glacier. Everyone was clean, except the floors. While the floors looked clean, they left the bottom of my kids feet black, if they were barefoot. The cabin isn't big and not a lot of room for 8 people. But it did have a cozy camping feeling that we thought was fun. My teenagers thought the record player was interesting and loved listening to the different records. My kids loved playing on the private dock in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

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

Piece of paradise

This cabin is in a great location for west glacier. Cabin was clean and had all the amenities we needed for an enjoyable vacation. The living room/ dinning room is small but we spend most of our time outside. The lake is across a small lightly traveled road and down a steep slope, steps made into the hillside for ease. The private dock was very tranquil and relaxing. The view is incredibly beautiful and breathtaking. We highly recommend this place and we plan on renting when we come back to Glacier. Thanks “Grandpa” for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan McDermott

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Our family grew up in Shelby, MT and used to spend family weekends at the Lake 5 resort. We bought our first summer cabin on Lake 5 in July of 1984 and have been enjoying Lake 5 and Glacier National Park ever since. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in 1985, and our Gandpa lived there year round for many years. For the past 15 years we have been able to share this place with many family and friends over the years building many priceless memories.

What makes this property unique

This home is a great place to get away from the fast paced world and relax in one of the most beautiful areas of MT. Our rustic home has a private beach on Lake 5, and is within minutes of whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hikes, restaurants, helicopter tours, and all that Glacier National Park has to offer.

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