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The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61672 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kalispell, MT
  • Conrad Mansion Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lone Pine State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Foys Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kalispell

In Kalispell .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Kalispell vacation home, you'll find Montana Nugget Casino and Lucky Lil's Casino. Valley View Trailhead and Magic Diamond Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Conrad Mansion Museum - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Kalispell Regional Medical Center - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Woodland Water Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Lone Pine State Park - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Foys Lake - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 26 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Pump Food Stores - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Copper Mountain Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fatt Boys Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SunRift Beer Company - ‬7 min drive

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 Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park

This cozy Montana home is your base to explore Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Salish/Kootenai country, and much more! Located in a quiet, rural area 3 miles west of Kalispell, the home is a warm 3 bed/2 bath offering bright, southern exposure and views of Flathead Valley and the Swan Mountain Range.

Our home is centrally located with limitless possibilities just a short drive away:

- 3 miles from Kalispell
- 3 miles from Rebecca Farms
- 4 miles to Foys Lake
- 18 miles to Whitefish
- 26 miles to Whitefish Mountain Resort
- 14 miles to Flathead Lake
- 14 miles to Glacier International Airport
- 32 miles to Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
- 45 miles to West Glacier (Glacier National Park)
- 91 miles to East Glacier

Endless outdoor opportunities await here: skiing, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, cycling, photography, or just relaxing along a stream or lake.

The house is a cozy south-facing home on a hillside overlooking the southern Flathead Valley and Swan Mountain Range. The property covers over an acre and a half of pasture with privacy trees around the house. The exterior offers a paved driveway, patio, perimeter deck, and yard area with a fire pit and seating.

Inside you will find 3 private bedrooms sharing two bathrooms as well as the living room, eat in kitchen, (new appliances installed October 2021) sitting room and laundry. Upstairs, one bedroom has closet space and a Queen size bed while the second is smaller with no closet and full-size bed with built in drawer storage. The downstairs bedroom has a closet and plenty of storage space with its own dedicated bathroom.

The home is a split level, and the washer and dryer as well as the third bedroom and second bathroom are on the lower level. There is also a living space with TV and work space downstairs.

Other areas we would recommend are Kootenai River Falls (Libby) at 96 miles, the National Bison Range (Moiese) at 57 miles or Polebridge (NW entrance to GNP) at 57 miles. To the west the country is dotted with many lakes within an hour that offer plenty of recreation opportunities and easy access for boaters. These areas are generally less busy and make a great addition to a Glacier National Park visit without all the traffic. Popular lakes are Bitteroot (20 minutes), McGregor (30 minutes), and the Thompson chain lakes (50 minutes).

Property manager

Christopher McBride

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,672 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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.

Property is also known as

The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park Kalispell

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.1 mi (20-min drive) away from the Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Montana Nugget Casino (6-min drive) and Lucky Lil's Casino (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park to downtown Kalispell?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Kalispell.

The Montana Retreat - Gateway to Glacier National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

The place had all the comforts of home, clean and comfortable. Glacier was amazing and visited the national bison range which was so worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glacier vacation

We stayed 4 nights (20-24 Sept) and enjoyed our stay. The VRBO is about 45 minutes from the west entrance of glacier national Park but had great choices for dinning options. It was very well stocked with supplies and necessities, including bear spray.. Would definitely recommend this place for your glacier outing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

The house was clean, lots of extras, in a quiet neighborhood, overall a great place to stay. Just far enough out of town to not be busy but only a few minutes from shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

We had a great experience at The Montana Retreat. The host was communicative and the rooms were nice. The house was stocked with supplies and some food that others left which was nice. Plus there was bear spray there. The back deck was very nice. We spent many evenings on the deck. The house is at a good location to go to Glacier and other parks in the area. My only downside was there was no whole house AC since I'm a warm person, but we made it work with opening the windows at night and there was also a portable AC unit. We would definitely recommend the place and would come back if in the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Night Sky

We had a very nice stay even though we did not spend too much time in the house. We were always on the go. The house was a little older but was very clean. It was decorated nicely. Especially loved the sheets. lol At night we were able to see the stars so clearly. We even saw a few shooting stars. That was really cool. Even though we had a very nice stay, there was a few negatives. The downstairs shower was horrible since you could not adjust how close or far away you would want the water to flow. It was so far that you had to push your head back to not get hit. I had to shut off the water in order to not have the soap wash off the washcloth. There was plenty of space in the room itself but not enough storage for your toiletries. We had to space our showers due to the hot water not lasting as long as we hoped. The grounds were not kept up. Overgrown grass all around. The area where you see pictures of a sitting area outside was covered in debris. and clutter. Some to those chairs were knocked on its side. It was not a place I would want to hang out even if we had a chance. It would be wonderful if you had lights on the side of the driveway. It was very dark and hard to see the house. Even with lights on the porch. My husband said the owners were very nice and easy to work with during our stay. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot near Kalispell

We had a nice stay with plenty of space and items stocked for cooking. We did notice earwigs and gnats in the house which were annoying. The house was also very hot when we got there and it took a lot of fans use and coving up windows to help mitigate this. The basement rooms were more temperate. The location worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Relatively short drive to Glacier national Park, local restaurants and grocery store. Full size washer and dryer was helpful after being on the road for a week and hiking a lot. Great communication with owner. Excellent views of the sun rising.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quintin E., Barnesville MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home in Kalispell

This was a great house for our family of 4. It was clean, and felt like home. Defiantly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brian S., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain View

This pass is just outside of town with nice Mountain View’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a view

Chris & Amy are great hosts..!! The house was in a great location, very clean and had everything and more a person or family needed..!! Troy F
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy W., Geneva, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house with great view

This house was very clean and exactly as advertised. The beds were pretty comfortable. The views were great. Also, we were minutes from grocery shopping and great restaurants. We really like the pizza at Moose's Saloon in downtown Kalispell. Chris was very responsive to our needs. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. Overall, this house was perfect for our needs and I would easily stay here again if we find ourselves back in Kalispell.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent in every way! The kitchen had everything you could possibly want and need. It was very clean, the views were great. I enjoyed drinking my coffee in comfy chairs while looking at the scenery around us. The bedrooms were of good size and the beds were pretty comfy to sleep on! The owner of the property is a fantastic communicator. He answered any question I had by email almost immediately if not then an hour or so later. We would definitely stay again. It was perfect for us three ladies!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charity R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kalispell

Nice location, great hosts, wonderful trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise out the front windows, AMAZING

Chris and Amy's house was a perfect location for my classmates and I as we are in Kalispell for our clinical rotations. Our long-term housing was not available until the first of the month and we needed something for the ~week before. This spot was perfect. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with every kitchen utensil and appliance you could think of (instapot, crockpot, etc). We had an amazing view of the Flatheads outside the front windows --we drank our coffee in the two chairs every morning watching the sunrise. Dreamy. Chris and Amy were very responsive and accommodating to our situation and I'm so grateful! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021