Glacier View Chalet, near Glacier National Park's West Entrance, offers a secluded retreat. From the covered deck or private patio of this three-level log chalet, take in the unobstructed view of Apgar Range and Huckleberry Lookout tower. Unwind in the hot tub or relax with board games and a flat-screen TV.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire chalet
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Glacier Mountain Views
Our original homestead log chalet conveniently located (only 10 minutes) to the West Entrance of Glacier National park is a great place to call home while exploring Montana & Glacier National Park. Our three level chalet boost an extraordinary & uniquely unobstructed view of the Apgar Range & Huckleberry Lookout tower inside Glacier National Park. Sit on our covered deck & have dinner while enjoying the nature & wildlife surrounding this quiet secluded home.
Our chalet sleeps a max guest count of 5 & features three bedrooms with two bathrooms. (Please note: We do not exceed 5 total guest at this property, even if the bed count can sleep more than 5). The main level offers convenience of a full kitchen & living room with wood stove, one full bathroom, laundry amenities & our covered deck for those mountain views.
The third floor offers privacy for your guest to stay with two bedrooms. One private bedroom features a queen bed & the other loft style(open area) bedroom features one queen and one twin bed. The first floor gives you seclusion with a large master bedroom with king bed, full bath with its very own claw foot tub & walk out basement. Access to the master bedroom is from the mudroom open staircase. Sit outside your private patio with the grand views surrounding you.
Ease those tired muscles & enjoy a night under the stars in our hot tub located just outside the master suite.
We are located only 10 minutes to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park & 15 minutes to Columbia Falls & the town of Whitefish.
Enjoy a morning or evening hike to our local Blankenship bridge where the Flathead River flows by for some fishing, swimming or relaxing. We do offer complimentary bicycles for you to enjoy a leisure ride to the river.
The Glacier View Chalet will give you & your family a tranquil place to stay with all the modern conveniences such as outdoor seating, BBQ area, WiFi, board games & flat screen TV. Managed by Reclusive Moose Cabins *Contact us directly for better rates! Please note our cancellation: Travelers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel after that point, they will not get a refund.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Our home has many stairs & open areas
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Columbia Falls, this chalet is near a water park and on a river. While the natural beauty of Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana and Amazing Fun Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Columbia Falls travel guide
Situated on a river, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Flathead River, Flathead Lake Winery and Spoon Lake. Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch of Montana are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Glacier Mountain Views Reviews
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The cabin was a bit smaller than expected, but it was only 3 of us, so it worked out well. The views were very beautiful, the hot tub was very nice as well. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Spent 2 nights. Very clean nice cabin. Fire pit and grill were great to have, hot tub could be better, jets did not work. Good location near the park. Private with no interruptions from neighbors, does sit kind of close to road. Very little hot water so take a quick shower. Overall nice place.
Lovely spot! So close to Glacier National Park entrance. The cabin was cozy and well stocked. We loved the comfy beds and hot tub after a long hike. Thanks for sharing your place with our family!
Property was ok. Owner showed up as we were unpacking and seemed rather abrasive for some reason. I’m the owner! How many in your party? Water supply is a problem. Be sure to shower before entering the hot tub! He didn’t seem happy about us being there.
We loved our stay here! The cabin was very clean and the owners even left us some snacks and bear spray to take on our hikes. You can't beat the location of this cozy cabin, it feels secluded enough while still being close to Glacier and towns with restaurants! Highly recommend staying here and the hot tub is a huge bonus!
We couldn’t have loved our stay more! We are locals and montana with a view never gets old! Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! My kids didn’t want to leave either!
The property was perfect location to enjoy getting away from hustle&bustle of one of
most visited parks in the world. An easy 15
minute drive to West Glacier park entrance and only 25minute drive to extensive gourmet restaurants in Whitefish. The hot tub was just the ticket for post
hike aches&pains! The Chalet is small and layout a bit cumbersome. The top floor is steep&narrow ‘A’ frame with 2queen and one single bed and no bathroom. One queen bed in room with access through other room to get to stairs. I’m 5’8” and bumped my head accessing cabinets against 3.5ft side walls of ‘A’ frame ceiling. There were two rooms on upper level and small compared to luxurious master suite on ground floor. You have to walk down stairs and pass through master suite to access hot tub.. The stairs to upper level are narrow with 90 degree turn half way and last step at top is different higher depth. Sturdy hand rail was a must use going up and down. No doors on either stairs for privacy and noise control. The is no central heat or AC and window AC unit in one of upper level rooms prevented opening window for that fresh mountain air.
Entry from driveway to 2nd level 5 steps to door. Main floor total luxury but cramped if large party. We pushed some furniture to side to allow easier flow. Main level bathroom (for upper level Bedrooms) is next to entry and at top of stairs leading down to master suite, thus noisy if high use for master suite.
The Chalet has all the needed appliances(except no toaster!), a complete kitchen and comfortable furniture. All of beds were very high quality and NOT worn out! There arefabulous covered porches off main level and master suite level.
The owners were very attentive and helped us with a car problem above and beyond expectations!
Despite height limitations and bathroom access to upper level bedrooms, we loved the Chalet. If you’re a light sleeper looking for a quiet get away with a large party, this may not fit the bill.
For a small party you can spread out easily and this Chalet is the total package. A large party that would fill all beds would be cramped, but like they say in the vacation business>location-location-location. Loved the Chalet!
A great cozy cabin right outside of Glacier National Park. Location is excellent. Extremely clean and well kept. Owners are attentive. Easy check in, well stocked kitchen, robes for the hot tub, and great views. The cabin is a bit dark on the main floor but it is a cabin! There is a washer and dryer but you are limited how much you can use them because you have to wait for the well water to refill. We came with 4 adults and showers were not a problem. We washed clothes at night to not interfere with any other water usage. Probably the reason for no dish washer. That is mountain living. Small price to pay for such grandiose!
We loved every minute at the cabin! The master bedroom is huge and the decor throughout is exactly what you want from a cabin in Montana. The location was perfect for exploring the West side of Glacier. We traveled during Covid and so the East side was closed but, even if it was open, the cabin would have still been great for exploring there, too. Close enough to restaurants/grocery stores but far enough to have privacy and a beautiful view. Hard to tell from the listing but this cabin is across the street from the other Reclusive Moose cabins. There are no neighbors to be seen and the views from the back porch were perfect. Great stay! Wish I was there right now.
We loved this private cozy cabin! It was just what we were looking for in a place to stay near Glacier. Super clean, quaint, minutes to park entrance, nice view from back deck. Kitchen was well stocked with all of the essentials. Would highly recommend staying here.
Cyndi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
21 Sept 2017
Glacier Retreat
This was our first trip to Montana, and the five of us were not disappointed. We stayed 8 days at the Glacier View Chalet on the Reclusive Moose Cabin's property. The home was clean and well-appointed with a million dollar view from the back porch looking into Glacier National Park. We spent several days dayhiking in Glacier, including the iconic Highline Trail. The scenery is just stunning, and we saw mountain goats, bighorn sheep, a black bear with cub, mule deer, red fox, marmot and white-tail deer. We also spent a full day rafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and just taking in the crystal clear waters and solitude. When we weren't doing these activities we would take a down day and just ride the bikes that came with the house a mile down the road to the Blankenship Bridge where the North Fork and the Middle Fork of the Flathead River meet and swim, fish or just explore. At night, we sat in the hot tub and star gazed. We had to wait until around 10:30 pm at that time of the year for it to get dark, but it was well worth the wait since we saw night skies like no other. There is so little light pollution here that we saw clouds of stars like what is seen in astronomy magazines. Several shooting star sightings were a bonus. Christie and Ryan checked in on us on the first day to see if all was OK, and were very helpful in suggesting activities, restaurants, hikes, food shopping and other information, but made sure to give us plenty of privacy also. I would recommend this vacation and property to anyone who loves the outdoors, but would also like to retire to a comfortable home each night. The Big Sky state certainly lived up to its name, and the people here also have big hearts and very friendly. Look forward to coming back again someday.
Paul M.
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10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
7 Aug 2017
Perfect Montana Retreat
The Glacier Chalet was the perfect place to call home while visiting Montana. After a long day of hiking or coffee on the back deck, the view was exactly what was needed. All of the amenities inside were modern, yet fit right in with the Montana environment. Our family of 5 fit perfectly with plenty of room. The short drive to the park allowed us to enjoy time with each other without having to spend a lot of time in the car. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and would go back in a heart beat. Thank you for opening your home and making it feel like ours!
Leah B.
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
25 July 2017
Family Friendly cabin in excellent location!
Our family of 5(2 adults and 3 kids, ages 10, 13,15) loved our stay at Glacier Chalet! Communication with owners were excellent, and we had zero issues with Chalet. Location to West Glacier entrance was excellent(15/20 mins) and several restaurants same distance that were good. Beds were comfortable and it was very clean. Loved waking up to Mountains out our window! Kitchen well supplied and while there was warning that water runs out, we had no issues with 5 people for showers. We timed doing laundry during the day while out. Our favorite part of Chalet was drinking coffee or having a cocktail on the back porch over looking the view. We loved having bikes to take a quick ride to the river for a dip, that was a bonus! Wifi worked well despite being in wilderness, and we would stay here again and again! One of the best homeaway.com properties we have ever had! My kids were sad to leave!
Sarah M.
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10/10 Excellent
Janet K.
24 July 2017
My favorite place
Ever since we stayed at the Reclusive Moose I have been pining for our stay and trying to find a way to return.
The house was perfectly appointed with every last detail considered. An amazing kitchen and a great common area. Hands down the best part of the stay was meals ( morning coffee... dinner ) on the deck. A view of the park and wildlife to boot.
Christie was a great host, and we followed her suggestions on where to cool off in the nearby river and lake.
Great locale; not only for access to the West access to Glacier but also to the North Fork area of the park.
I cannot recommend this spot highly enough. So wish that I was back there right now.
Janet K.
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10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
14 July 2017
Life Is Good
We had 6 adults, our main purpose was to hike Glacier National Park, perfect location for Glacier! Comfortable beds after a long days on the trails. Loved to sit and drink morning coffee on the back porch. Private and seculeded location.
Kim G.
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10/10 Excellent
Mary Ellen R.
30 Aug 2016
Cozy, comfortable, convenient Chalet!!!
Perfect rustic retreat for two seniors and two adults. Very convenient for day trips through GNP. Comfortable beds...functional, well stocked and up-to-date kitchen...grill with outdoor table and chairs...fire pit with chairs...hot tub with a view...back deck with a view...Wi-Fi and television, (if you must)...cozy dècor throughout and host and hostess with the mostest. Go and see for yourself. You'll be delighted. We were.
Mary Ellen R.
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10/10 Excellent
Melanie L.
30 Sept 2015
What a great place, conveniently located to explore the park!
Great rooms, comfortable appointments, lovely owners. You can't go wrong using this place as base camp for exploring Glacier N.P. Great view, fabulous back porch, and a hot tub. Did I mention there's a hot tub? ;)
Melanie L.
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10/10 Excellent
Curt Y.
12 Aug 2015
Curt
We had the pleasure of staying at this chalet for five nights. Close to town and GNP. Home was comfortable for us four retirees. Out and about all day and like being at home in the evenings. The last night off the deck we watched two whitetail does come into the back yard to eat. Owners were both helpful and full of information that helped us enjoy our stay. I would indeed recommend this property.
Curt Y.
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10/10 Excellent
16 June 2015
Great place to stay near Glacier!
This place was perfect. It not only met my expectations but far exceeded them. I will definitely be staying here the next time I visit Glacier National Park. The owners were super friendly and had a lot of great information about the area!
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10/10 Excellent
marissa s.
19 July 2014
Great accommodations and hosts
This glacier view chalet was very nice. Decorated nicely. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the back having our breakfast with a view of the forest and animals. There was a nice picnic table and BBQ in front where we had dinner every evening. The master bedroom was extremely nice. The upstairs was a little warm but the hosts provided three fans which cooled us down. Nice bedding. Great location. Enjoyed our stay and would return here! Good find