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The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Columbia Falls

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a kitchen and living area through an open doorway.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden door, and a small table with framed pictures.
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A backyard with a large tree, a wooden fence, and a small shed.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Columbia Falls, MT
  • Place, Glacier Lanes and Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flathead River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Columbia Falls

In Columbia Falls .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Glacier Lanes and Casino and Flathead River. Big Sky Waterpark and Meadow Lake Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Flathead River - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Sky Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Glacier National Park - 30 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 16 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meadow Lake Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goat Haunt Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cowgirl Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp!

This comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom delightful house is in a perfect location to serve all of your Flathead Valley vacation needs - Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, and more! Sleeps up to 6.

The house sits on a quiet street with mature trees located one block off Nucleus Ave, the main street in Columbia Falls - within a short walking distance of many restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, live music, yoga studios, city parks, and trails along the Flathead River.

The 1930 home had a nearly full renovation completed in 2023, which updated the house to a beautiful mix of modern and simple living with an open concept. In the previous 5 years on VRBO The Station received 35 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

There are 2 bikes for use & enjoyment while staying at The Station. There is also access to a large locked garage for storing your own kayaks, Stand-Up-Paddle Boards, bikes, snowmobiles, or whatever recreation gear you bring.

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The Station’s owner is a former Park Ranger who worked for the National Park Service for over 50 years; redesigned this historic house in Columbia Falls as a true tribute to America’s National Parks and the enjoyment of them for generations. We hope you’ll enjoy all that Columbia Falls, Glacier National Park, and Northwest Montana has to offer!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Casino 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Glacier Lanes and Casino (6-min walk) and Lucky Pick Casino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! to downtown Columbia Falls?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Columbia Falls.

The Station - Your ideal Glacier National Park basecamp! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little spot for our family, it was cozy and we enjoyed walking to dinner at night after a long day in the park, we appreciated the little extras like bear spray bear and laundry detergent and using the bikes as well. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, Quiet and Great Location

We really liked how cozy and peaceful this house was but still very convenient to everywhere we wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a fantastic trip to Columbia Falls. The Station was in the perfect location and allowed us to easily check out Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and Whitefish.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Station was perfect for us. We love being able to walk to dining and the close proximity to Glacier National Park. The house was very comfortable. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- close to park and in walking distance of town/restaurants. Comfy home with neat history and lots of extras to make it special. Highly recommend. If we come back to the area we would definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming house in Columbia Falls

Loved the location for access to NP and walkability to restaurants and shops. Charming little house as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great GNP vacation

The Station was the perfect location for us while we explored GNP. The house had everything we needed for our stay including laundry. It was wonderful to have restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandmas on vacation

We loved our stay at The Station. It was like staying at great grandmas house in the best way ! The location was private, quiet and convenient. I would absolutely stay again if I ever get to visit Glacier again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking at Glacier National Park

This house was perfect for our hiking trip. We really liked the location. We were able to walk to downtown restaurants. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing pllace

Perfect base for Glacier Park. House was just right and had everything you could need for your stay. The local shops and restaurants were great and the area is really nice. Host was very responsive regarding check in. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Glacier Trip 2025

We absolutely loved this house! The kitchen had everything you could possibly think of available for guests. The living room furniture was super comfy and was exactly what was needed to just sit and relax after a long day of hiking or shopping. The location was perfect, was within walking distance of excellent restaurants and a good central location between Whitefish and Glacier National Park.
Morning tea from the front yard. Loved this view every morning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well maintained bungalow that has everything you need. Great location and walking distance to a coffee shop and park. The location of the property is great for visiting Glacier and the surrounding areas like Kalispell and Whitefish. The owners are very accommodating and quick to reply to any questions that you may have. I would recommend this house for a family or friends getting together to enjoy the outdoors that Montana has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This home has a great location in Columbia Falls. It is in a nice quiet location off the main street and walking distance to restaurants. We were here to visit and hike Glacier National Park and bear spray was available in the home which was a very nice plus. The home was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home base

House was in a quiet residential neighborhood. Walking distance to shopping and dining. Great home base for visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for glacier

Great location with a shirt drive to glacier and great close food options. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The bikes and the garage were great! Only downside was no AC which not an issue in late September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!

We had an amazing stay at the station. We visited GNP as well as a music festival in Whitefish. Great location. The house was incredibly well stocked and clean. My only suggestion would be to make a fan or 2 available for the hot summer days. Thank you for sharing your house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Station. The accommodations were wonderful and reasonably priced for the area for two people, and the location in Columbia Falls was perfect. So much to do right near the Station, and a short drive to Whitefish, our favorite area besides the park! The house had a washer and dryer, and even bear spray, hand warmers, dryer sheets, a dishwasher, a coffee maker AND local coffee, and spices. Plenty of towels! We would return to this lovely home. The hosts did a wonderful job!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place in the heart of the city

We had a great stay at The Station. The house was cute, clean, and comfortable - even better than described in the listing. We loved the National Park memorabilia throughout the house. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom has large shower with great water pressure and a heated floor(!!). We found everything we needed in the kitchen (dishes, cooking utensils, pans, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher) and a washer and dryer in the house. The house has Wi-Fi service throughout the house. The kids decided to sleep separately, one slept on the comfortable pull-out couch in the living room and the other enjoyed the full-size bed in the second bedroom. The house is located on a quiet block a short block from the main street (Nucleus) where we found great restaurants (the Gunsight where we had a wonderful time at Trivia Tuesday), coffee shops, a grocery store, and several cute gift shops. There are plenty of things to do in the winter. We brought snowshoes and trekked through the Glacier National Park (not to be missed, truly awesome - only 12 miles away). We also discovered Rivers Edge park only a few blocks away -- good for a walk or snowshoe adventure to soak up the splendor of the nearby river & Teakettle and Columbia mountains. We enjoyed restaurants and shops in Kalispell and Whitefish and captured spectacular views and pictures from Flathead Lake. The Station was a great "base station" for our family. An easy stay with no stress. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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