Near Glacier National Park, Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier! provides golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier!
This one-in-a-million location has now become available for rental. Homesteaded in 1914, this peaceful rustic log home sits on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Gorgeous views of the west side of Glacier National Park, 30 seconds away, if you're a good swimmer! Just up river is Glacier View Golf Course. It is common to see wildlife pass through the property as they cross into Glacier National Park. This 1700sf log home provides cool temperatures in the summer, warm in the winter. Large picture windows surround the house to take in all the beauty. This location is so quiet, at night, you can hear the rocks being rolled down the river by the current. Secluded, but not remote- one mile from the Park entrance.
Guests have repeatedly said that photos do not do justice to the view. The majesty of the surrounding mountains puts into perspective just how small we truly are. It has also been said that getting in and out of the property is much easier than waiting in line to enter rentals within the park.
This is one of the few locations to rent in the winter. The surrounding mountains block out the wind, while delivering lots of snow. A great place to cozy up after a nice day cross country skiing.
While scheduling your vacation to Glacier National Park, be sure to check their website about reservations required to access Going ToThe Sun Road.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Ski lift privileges
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
About the area
Located in West Glacier, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald. 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 ice skating. Visit our West Glacier travel guide
Is Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier!?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier! located?
This family-friendly West Glacier holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Glacier View Golf Course and Alberta Tourist Information Center. Glacier National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. West Glacier Station is 25 minutes by foot.
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Grandma’s Cabin, West Glacier riverfront kid/pet friendly, 1 mile from Glacier! Reviews
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We feel so lucky to have stayed in such a Gorgeous location. The family home was so clean and cozy! Matt and Sue are Amazing Hosts!!! The thoughtfulness was top notch. Has everything you need!
Our family had a wonderful stay at Grandmas Cabin. They literally had everything we needed including bear spray! The view from the cabin was breathtaking and we all agree pictures don’t do it justice. If you’re on the fence on where to stay I’d book here! Also, so convenient to GNP!
Matt and Sue, we wanted you to know how much we enjoyed staying at Grandmas Cabin. It met our needs perfectly and had everything we needed to explore the area during this part of our journey. If we are ever in the area again this is the place to stay!
This was the perfect home for visiting Glacier National Park. Glacier is less than 10 minutes away and after a long day of hiking, the property offered grilling, camp fires and wonderful views. The owners shared stories of the home's history. You will absolutely feel welcome.
This home is truly what it is listed as: Grandma’s Cabin. The location is just spectacular. The house is extremely comfortable. The kitchen has what you need. I didn’t want to leave. The hosts were sweet and welcoming.
This was by far one of the best bookings we've ever had with VRBO. Although Glacier Park itself is pretty crowded in August, we almost felt like we didn't need to leave the house property to enjoy our vacation. The house was phenomenally well equipped for cooking at home, even items such as pancake mix, whereas at some previous rentals we couldn't even find salt and pepper. The owners checked in with us regularly to see if everything was going well. ( They live across the street.) Considering that we had a four month old, a four year-old and four adults, it was very well suited to all ages. There were toys for the kids, which kept them thrilled, I had bought a kayak which we were able to put in a ways down the road and kayak right to the property, and the fire pit made the four year-old's first s'mores a real event! By the end of the week, people were already trying to make plans to come back. We also had a dog who we could not get into the car at the end of our stay as she was so happy on the property!
This was absolutely the best stay we've ever experienced. The hosts love this place and it shows. Great location right near Glacier Park entrance in West Glacier. But the view from this cabin was beyond our dreams. We traveled with a dog and an elderly (104 y/o) aunt who uses a wheelchair. They both loved this spot too. Susan was very helpful, friendly and informative. It was very expensive-beyond our budget, really. But we do not regret the splurge to stay here. It was the highlight spot of our trip. Thanks for sharing this special place, Susan and Matt.
We Enjoyed Our Stay @ Grandmas Cabin ..:)
Can’t wait to return!! Sue & Matt thought of EVERYTHING!! So comfy!!! Hey …they even have fans if you like us and need one!! Closet full of backpacks & totes!!! Games & books for ALL to enjoy!!!! We absolutely loved it !!! Especially our evenings by the fire!!! With fun & fellowship!!! We left with SO many Memories to carry back home
Thanks Sue & Matt — Grandma is smiling 🙂
This may top all other stays. It had the best views, we saw bear, deer, grouse, eagles, and so much more, all from the yard of the cabin. The overlook of the river in the back and the sound of the water was as peaceful as you will ever find. The cabin's rustic charm made us feel like we were visiting the past, while enjoying the present amenities. This is the place to go if you're looking for some peaceful/relaxing time. The cabin is located less than 5 minutes to the entrance of Glacier National Park on the "Going to the Sun" road. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the managers, " Sue". She was extremely nice and very informative of things to do and places to visit in the area. GREAT PLACE!!!!!! Not enough words to describe the entire experience.
My family and I stayed at Grandma's cabin for about a week and absolutely loved everything about it. It's a spacious cabin, roomier than the pictures let on, very comfortable, and well maintained. We loved the decor and the personal touches -- see the recipe for cornbread on the inside of the big cabinet! And the cabin was immaculate -- cleaning was outstanding - both the cabin and the grounds. All you can eat huckleberries (if you're there at the right time) since the cabin is surrounded by huckleberry bushes. Full kitchen, towels, grill, board games, tv, wash machine and dryer + more. Loved it! Location was great, remote enough to feel isolated without actually being too isolated. Within 3 minute driver to Glacier Park West entrance. View from the cabin is stunning although actually going down to the water is a bit of a challenge. Owners were absolutely fantastic and were a wealth of knowledge about the cabin's history. In fact, the history of the cabin is absolutely fascinating and the opportunity to stay in a cabin that had seen so much was really special. In sum, this is a wonderful place to stay: modernized but still with a lot of character, close to Glacier, and charming in and of itself. Would come back and would not hesitate to recommend to others.
This is an awesome place to relax in West Glacier! The cabin had everything we needed and more. It was very cozy and comfortable. Even a campfire was made and ready for us to enjoy. It was very clean and the views were beautiful. Matt and Sue were great hosts!!!!! Thank you for sharing your grandmother’s home.
Grandma’s cabin is a slice of paradise in West Glacier. Sue and Matt share a home filled with comfort, love, and beauty. The home is rich in family history and spirit. Four friends from the east coast enjoyed our entire stay and appreciated the close proximity to the park. Book this home. Go. You will love it!
This was by far the best VRBO we have stayed in. Very well supplied, comfortable, wonderful location and owners who were always available and absolutely concerned with making our stay in Grandma’s cabin totally awesome.
Grandma’s Cabin is a special place. It was authentic, comfortable, and very clean. The owners thought of every little thing we could possibly want to make our stay easy and fun. The view out back was beautiful too. We really loved our time there!
We enjoyed GNP even though traffic and parking made hiking far away trails difficult.
This property is special and has truly magnificent views of GNP. The neighborhood was so peaceful and our hosts were gracious and helpful!
The kitchen is very well stocked and the home is extremely well cared for.
You are literally less than a mile from the entrance to GNP, 40 minutes from Whitefish and less than an hour from Flathead Lake.
We truly enjoyed our stay!
We stayed for the second park of our Montana vacation. The view from this property’s back yard is amazing! It is private and relaxing. The west glacier entrance is very close and several quaint places to eat and shop nearby. The drive to Kalispell airport is quick too. We enjoyed our stay here very much and would recommended staying here!
This very cute cabin reminded us of spending time at our grandma’s house. It has some age but it’s extremely clean. The views are absolutely insane!! We had a great time enjoying the evenings in front of the camp fire in the back and watching the sun rise in the morning over the mountains. The cabin is just outside of Glacier NP and was close the the highway to get to our excursions easily.
It was such a treat to stay at this historic cabin in an ideal setting along the Flathead river so close to the West Glacier National Park entrance. The home is a time capsule with period furniture, surfaces, art. We enjoyed the record player, games, books, tv and outdoor games. The house is extremely organized, labeled and supplied with everything you may need. The outdoor space is perfectly planned with a firepit, front porch swing and spacious lawn. We are already planning our return trip! Thank you very much Matt & Sue for your gracious hospitality!
The hosts are the best. I came here with my mother-in-law, husband, and kids. They hosts provided everything we needed paper towels, garbage bags, soaps, towels, laundry soap, and even the makings for smores, and games for my kids to play. They came by the house and told us where to find huckleberries, sarvis berries were around the property. They also told us some of the can't miss places to check out in the park. Whenever we make another visit to Glacier National Park we will be planning on staying here. Thank you Sue and Matt for the great time.
This property had everything we needed and the owners checked on us frequently. Nice view of the mountains and river. It was so peaceful! My kids were impressed there were games and movies at the cabin. The kitchen had all the things we needed to use. There was a grill and washer and dryer. The bath towels were fluffy and the bed linens were nice. The house was very clean. There were fans available to use in the rooms if needed. We would definitely stay here again if we ever wanted to visit glacier national park again!
No words to adequately describe other than breath taking!
We have traveled to many places but the view from this cabin rental is truly breath taking. The view of the flathead river and mountains as a back drop can be seen from the main living and dining area or from outside by the fire pit or bench/lounging chairs. We spent many hours just sitting outside reading, resting, and enjoying our view. The cabin decor is from the 60’s/70’s and brought back fond memories from my childhood but at least I could show my daughter how to use the record player. The cabin was extremely clean and well organized with everything so thoughtfully labeled. The cabin was well equipped and stocked; all the amenities provided and host also provided huckleberries which made for a delicious cobbler. The owners were very kind and helpful. We truly appreciated them sharing this family heirloom and history of the homestead. It was the most peaceful vacation we have ever had! We hope to be able to return someday.
I was hesitant to spend more than my original budget but it’s 100% worth it for the location and amenities. Matt and his wife were always responding to my questions immediately. They even took the time to send me a long message with all the best places to visit.
The cabin is old fashioned but has anything you could need and more. It’s extremely comfortable and really is like staying with your grandma or your favorite relative. The location really is the best for two reasons. First the proximity to the park is perfect. No driving when you are tired from hiking and after driving thru the park all day. Second is the River!!! We spent almost as much time playing in and watching the River as we did in the park. My kids loved the River. And this was the only place we actually saw any wildlife. We didn’t see a single animal on any hike, but saw several deer, a black ear and bald Eagle all at the cabin.
Overall I can’t say enough great things about this place. Highly recommend it.