Cozy Glacier Park Log Cabin - 'Best in the West!' - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6174 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Essex, Montana

Walton Ranger Station
6 min drive
Glacier National Park
22 min drive
Lake McDonald
29 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
51 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Bar

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Glacier Park Log Cabin - 'Best in the West!'

‘Best of the West’ is a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental bordering Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. This spacious retreat is the perfect base for guests embarking on a Glacier Park getaway. Raft down the Middle Fork Flathead River, go cross-country skiing at the Izaak Walton Trail, and experience all that northwest Montana has to offer in the scenic Flathead Valley. Whether it’s a peaceful escape or an exciting adventure you seek, this cabin has it all!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Deck w/ Gas Grill | Fruit & Vegetable Gardens | Nearby River Access

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: Queen Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Porch, patio, picnic table, outdoor seating & dining, beach chairs, fire pit, garden w/ strawberries & apple trees, 3 vegetable gardens, herb greenhouse, horseshoes
INDOOR LIVING: 3 flat-screen TVs w/ cable, DVD player, VCR, video library, stereo, wood-burning stove, breakfast bar, complimentary bottle of wine, s’mores ingredients provided, 2 shower/tub combos, ceiling fans, books
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, Crockpot, ice maker, microwave, toaster, water filter, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access, no A/C, homeowner on-site
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Glacier National Park (22 miles), Apgar Visitor Center (24 miles), Big Sky Waterpark (36 miles), Lone Pine State Park (59 miles)
WHITEWATER RAFTING: Glacier Raft Company (21 miles), Glacier Guides and Montana Raft (23 miles), Wild River Adventures (23 miles), Great Northern Whitewater Rafting (23 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Stanton Lake Trail (5 miles), Garry Outlook Trail (7 miles), Skiumah Creek/Lake Trailhead (10 miles), Summit Trailhead (22 miles)
AIRPORT: Glacier Park International Airport (45 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: Please check out the GNP website for information on reservations and red bus tours. This is very important for preparing for your visit
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this cabin. The cabin offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
6 minutes by car from Walton Ranger Station and 12 minutes from Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Essex cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Spices
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Free toiletries

Living spaces

Wood stove

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books
Video library
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Gas grills
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Hiking nearby
Power boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1875 sq ft (174 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Cozy Glacier Park Log Cabin - 'Best in the West!' Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best cabin near Glacier

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gary and Theresa's cabin in Essex. The cabin is the most well stocked and the cleanest vacation rental I've ever stayed at. The hosts were so kind and left us a bottle wine and pasta on our first night. Location is phenomenal; perfect for exploring both sides of the park. We would happily return!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Cabin in thevwest

Cabin was great-extremely clean and well stocked - location was good for hitting hikes on both sides of the Park. It is close to road and train tracks but that’s common in this area. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cabin to anyone visiting Glacier NP.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cabin for our Glacier Adventure

The cabin was beautiful, well equipped and comfortable. The owner was super friendly and easy to communicate with. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni D., Caledonia, Mi

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean, charming home. Right between both Glacier park entrances.

Hosts were fabulous, it was like having a kind neighbor you enjoy conversations with. My daughter fell in love with their dog. Super clean cabin, kitchen well stocked with whatever tools / etc you need, new grill was enjoyed so we didn't heat up the cabin. The train is right across the street, but not enough of an issue to deter a positive review (it did wake us a few times). Kids liked counting how many trains they saw in a week. Good location between park entrances. No A/C in the house, but it only got a little stuffy late afternoon and we were out of the house most days (with highs around 90 this week). Thanks Gary and Theresa for a fabulous stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply beautiful

This property is so well taken care. We travel a lot and this was the cleanest stay yet. I found this surprising for a cabin in the woods. The hosts were super sweet and left us a bottle of wine and homemade apple sauce. We were blessed to find this gem and enjoy Glacier while being immersed in the forest. We loved our down-time relaxing by the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and playing horseshoes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Glacier National Park vacation

The cabin was very clean and the property tidy. Theresa and Gary were excellent host. The property is located in a perfect location to access both the west and east gate to Glacier National Park

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for Glacier National Park

A wonderful property located between the West Entrance of GNP and the east side which makes it perfect for exploring all sides of the park. This spotless cabin was equipped with a full kitchen including cooking basics (oil, spices), satellite tv, dvd, washer/dryer including all detergents and basic toiletries. The host is very welcoming and creates the perfect balance of being available to you while also offering you your privacy. The property has plenty of space for a family to enjoy, including camp fire and horseshoes as well as a nice creek just a minute down the road. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie E., United States

20 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice log cabin

Great hosts, extremely well stocked, lovely deck. Be aware that trains are nearby and it’s a bit of a drive to east Glacier and Many Glacier. Beautiful authentic log cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Tersa is amazing, very kind-hearted and great pleasure to meet her and Apolo

very clean, cozy, Teresa stacked the house with everything you can think of, highly recommended place, thank you Teresa for all of it , we enjoyed your cozy cabin so much all of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gregory B.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

cabin too close to the road

The cabinet closest to the road and the train noise right across the road is very loud and squealing all night and day. Highway noise right by the cabin picked up around 5 AM it is very noisy all day on the loft bedroom is nice but the only accessible bathroom floor it is downstairs.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Stay

This cabin is so cozy and beautiful. As many conveniences as possible were provided to us from staple pantry items, to DVDs and games provided. We had a place to wash clothes, cook meals, watch tv. It is located conveniently equal distance from the West and East Glacier entrances. We had less than desirable weather during our stay but the cabin was the perfect place to hunker down, make meals and watch movies.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

first timers in montana/GNP

We were greeted by the very friendly owner Gary and his sweet playful dog, Apollo. They were both so welcoming, accommodating and friendly. The cabin was so cozy and beautiful! It had pretty much everything we needed. We did not have any issues and had the best first (and hopefully not last) time visiting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

You NEED to stay here!

Excellent choice for our families Glacier National Park stay. Ideally located between West and East Glacier. The workmanship of the cabin, all of the amenities, and the welcoming from the hosts made our stay just PERFECT! Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alysia C.

30 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing experience!

This was, by far, the best cabin and host experience I’ve ever had! The cabin was clean, beautiful and well stocked! Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and honestly, by the end of the week, they felt like family! No doubt, we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

12 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this property

Easy to find! Stayed here while doing hikes in glacier. On upon arriving Gary and Theresa, and there dog Apollo greeted us and made us feel at home. The Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Will stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sulab B.

6 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Second home

This was one of the best decisions that we made in life. Gary and Theresa we’re not just host for us but like a family. They made sure that our Stay was exactly what we desired. They even called us over for dinner and treated us like their family members. They are a pure soul. We will visit them again for sure. The house is absolutely phenomenal. Everything is in there. You all just have to adjust with the internet which is quite slow. Everything else is perfect. Don’t hesitate to book this beautiful house. I assure you no one will regret.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s absolutely the best in the west!

Where to begin…:: it was fabulous!!! Not sure what we liked better, the accommodations or the company!!! We adored Gary and Teressa!! Felt like family to us! And the cabin was just perfect! Great location, super cozy and all around perfect. We can’t wait to return and the kids adored their dog Apollo.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (Peggy) W.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in Montana

Such a beautiful part of our country, the cabin in nestled by Glacier-National-Park. A perfect location to allow for lots of sight seeing & beautiful photos. The cabin is beautifully cared for by the friendly & kind hosts/owners. A stay you need to experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson B.

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Log House Getaway

All that we hoped for: quiet & privacy but accessible to the beauty of the area.

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL V., NORCROSS

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin Off the Beaten Path

Beautiful log cabin, extremely well appointed and furnished just off Route 2. 20 minutes from West Glacier. For those who need Wi-fi, read the description and understand that this cabin is in a wilderness area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin!

Our family of 5 stayed at this beautiful cabin at the end of July. The cabin had everything we needed and the owners, Gary and Theresa, were so friendly and amazing. My special needs daughter absolutely LOVED the trains that went by frequently, and all the kids enjoyed playing with the well-trained dog. For us, the location between entrances to the park was perfect. Wifi and cell service is limited, but there is a landline for emergencies. I believe it was hot for their climate, while we were there, and although there is no AC in the cabin, it was totally fine for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki G.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful log cabin outside of Glacier National Park

Very gracious hosts and beautiful log cabin. Gary and Theresa made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable and enjoy our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaila J.

28 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stay Ever

This cabin was amazing! We had THE BEST stay. Gary and Theresa were awesome hosts. The cabin was gorgeous; the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s halfway between the east and west entrance to the park, which was perfect for our stay. We had a wedding to attend in the park and Gary and Theresa were kind enough to let everyone get ready at the cabin - it made for beautiful pictures. They were ready and willing to let us use their entire grounds during our stay. We even had our wedding BBQ in their shed the next day. All in all, I’d say this was BY FAR the best experience I’ve ever had with a rental, and it’s going to be hard to top it. I’d give a hundred stars if could!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara O., Avon

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting!

Gary and Theresa were the perfect hosts! He gave us elk sausage for breakfast, which made it especially yummy and a super story for the kids to tell their friends, that they ate elk! It was a perfect vacation hiking all day in Glacier then relaxing with a fire and s’mores at the cabin. The cabin was gorgeous and in immaculate condition!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cabin

Pros: The Cabin layout was good, well built, and well-stocked. Clean, plenty of towels, soap, coffee, and everything else needed for our stay including a smores kit for the outside fire-pit and a welcome bottle of wine and fruit. Stock up at the Super-1 store for food before coming and you are set. It is between the West and East entrance of Glacier National park which for us worked out well because we split our trip between going to the West for rafting and hiking the Avalance trails and the East for hiking the Many Glacier and Two Medicine trails. Cons: We just so happened to be there during 100+ degree weather (one of those hundred-year events). One day it was 105 and the next morning it was 52. The cabin does not have air conditioning but the owners provided fans and there was good ventilation. But this did mean we had to open windows which let in some of the train and road noise which may bother those who stay upstairs (but not a problem for those who stayed in the downstairs bedroom). The internet was OK for checking emails but don’t expect to work from home here. The Excellent: Gary and Theresa (our hosts) are wonderful people. They even provided us a local delicacy for our dinner the first night (fantastic!). They were like a friendly neighbor you enjoy bumping into but were never in our way. We really did enjoy their company and felt oddly connected even though we were there only a week. I can’t say enough good things about them. Just kind, good people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021