Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Essex, MT

Walton Ranger Station3 min drive
Glacier National Park26 min drive
Apgar Visitor Center30 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Bordering Glacier National Park, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and the Great Bear Wilderness, this carriage house makes for a great base camp for your family vacation. We are equal distance between both the East & West Glacier National Park entrances.
The carriage house features two floors. This floor also features a full bathroom, a queen size bedroom and a washer and dryer. The second floor is a loft like space with a queen size trundle bed, that easily hides away in the spacious living/entertainment area. Full size kitchen which includes an eat in nook overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently on this floor is another 1/2 bath. Two balconies, one covered with a propane grill and a small table, and one directly off the front provide relaxing area for coffee in the morning. In winter curl up around the indoor fireplace, during spring summer and fall enjoy a fully equipped outdoor campfire. Other amenities include Wi-fi, TV and certain cell phone carriers work in the area.
Historic Izaak Walton Inn adjacent with restaurant, bar and groomed cross country skiing. Popular wildlife attractions nearby include Goat Lick Overlook, hiking trails, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, helicopter tours, Apgar, famous Lake McDonald, Logan Pass/Going to the Sun Road, Many Glacier, among others.

Property manager

Roz Hayes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Suitable for children 10 years of age and older.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. South Shore Trailhead and North Shore Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Walton Ranger Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Essex, MT

What's nearby

Walton Ranger Station - 3 min drive
Silver Staircase Falls - 11 min drive
Glacier National Park - 26 min drive
Apgar Visitor Center - 30 min drive
Lake McDonald - 32 min drive

Getting around

Essex Station - 5 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - 4 min drive
Dining Car Restaurant - 4 min drive
Healthy Haven Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Walton Ranger Station. Silver Staircase Falls is 10.2 mi (16.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2023

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

Great location for visiting Glacier. Clean and cozy. Saw several elk from front porch,

Wonderful : -)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

11 Sept 2023

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

Nice place.

Clean, beautiful construction, very secluded (but trains passing 24 hours a day only a few yards away). Great place for maximum of 4 people. Centrally located for both East and West park entrance although still a fair drive away. All amenities for cooking. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts very kind and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Exceptionally clean and conveniently located to both west and east entrances to Glacier National Park. Master bedroom and full bath on ground level with kitchen, 1/2 bath, and living space located upstairs. Taller folks might find kitchen space somewhat uncomfortable to work in and regular rail traffic nearby are the only downsides to this fantastic home base for a great Glacier NP getaway! We’d definitely stay here again and enthusiastically recommend to others!

8/10 Good

Alan F.

19 Aug 2023

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

Nice visit to Glacier

Good for a couple who were spending our time in both west and east side of park. Odd amount of clean up expected.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john S., Mark

9 Aug 2023

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

Perfect spot for a stay while at Glacier National

Wonderful, comfortable and cozy accommodations that were extremely clean. When returning to Glacier National, we’d certainly stay here again. It was safest we ever felt, with the possibility of bears being in the vicinity. Jack & Barb

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roz Hayes

We both grew up and have spent our lives in Montana. We went to school , owned a small business and raised three great kids in Valier, Montana. Once the kids were grown, and off to college, we started a new adventure and moved to Billings. We have lived in a lot of towns in Montana but the mountains were calling us home. Our favorite place to be was in Glacier National Park and we were thrilled to be able to own property in this beautiful location . We bought the property in 2003 and couldn’t wait to get started on our cabin. We built the cabin and recently finished the carriage house. We now live here full time and hope that you enjoy this area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the area around Glacier National Park. When our kids were growing up, our vacations were spent in Glacier. Each year, we look forward to taking a drive over Going to the Sun Road, one of the most beautiful and scenic drives in the world. We still enjoy spending time on the east side of Glacier Park, especially at Two Medicine, St. Mary and Many Glacier. Our favorite places on the west side include Apgar, Lake McDonald Fish Creek. Now being able to live halfway in between East and West Glacier is a dream come true.