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Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Essex, MT
  • Hungry Horse Reservoir
  • Walton Ranger Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this cabin is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Walton Ranger Station and Silver Staircase Falls. .This cabin is 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Glacier National Park and 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Lake McDonald.
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What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Glacier National Park - 31 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 36 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Lake McDonald - 38 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course - 40 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 5 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DormHouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park

Bordering Glacier National Park, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and the Great Bear Wilderness, this carriage house makes for a great base camp for your family vacation. We are equal distance between both the East & West Glacier National Park entrances.
The carriage house features two floors. This floor also features a full bathroom, a queen size bedroom and a washer and dryer. The second floor is a loft like space with a queen size trundle bed, that easily hides away in the spacious living/entertainment area. Full size kitchen which includes an eat in nook overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently on this floor is another 1/2 bath. Two balconies, one covered with a propane grill and a small table, and one directly off the front provide relaxing area for coffee in the morning. Other amenities include Wi-fi, TV and WI-FI for cell phone.
Popular wildlife attractions nearby include Goat Lick Overlook, hiking trails, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, helicopter tours, Apgar, famous Lake McDonald, Logan Pass/Going to the Sun Road, Many Glacier, among others.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features books, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 700 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Glacier/essex Carriage House Cabin Essex
Glacier/essex Carriage House Cabin
Glacier/essex Carriage House Essex
Glacieressex Carriage House

Glacier Park/Essex Carriage House 25 miles-East or West Glacier National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful at the carriage house! As first timers to Glacier National Park this was the perfect middle ground location. The property was better than we could have imagined! The hosts were amazing, very friendly and super responsive on any questions we had. The check it was a breeze with detailed instructions on how to access the place - this was great for us because we arrived at nighttime and things were hard to see!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful, peaceful place tucked away in the woods. Sparkling clean and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Mike and Roz were very helpful with suggestions when asked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good decision to go with this rental as it was strategic for both sides of the park. The place was clean and neat. It was serene as there isn't another house close by. When considering this rental, it is important to do research on your needs or wants so that this place will work as a place to stay while visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house rental

It is a garage converted into a nice living space. There is a bathroom with laundry and a bed room downstairs. The bed a pillows were great to sleep on. Upstairs you have a kitche, another bathroom, a table, and a bunch of couches that you can sit on to watch TV or enjoy the view from large windows. The top does get warmer then the bottom, but the bottom stays nice a cool, so in the summer time it still is pleasant enough to sleep. Wifi is a bit a slow, but that is no big problem. Owners do live on the property, but are very nice and informative (and do not bother you at all).Great location to go between west glacier and east glacier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house and property. It was the perfect place to recoup after long days of hiking. The property is shared with the owners but they do a wonderful job at keeping it private. The home was spotless and had all the supplies we needed for the week. Roz was wonderful and met us when we checked in. The home is equal distance from West/East Glacier which was great. We got to watch a black bear stroll through the property one morning while eating breakfast. :) Thank you Roz and Michael for the wonderful stay. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
a great place to rest my head after a long day in Glacier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent as it's equal distance between the East and West Gates of Glacier National Park. That is important since the time passes are hard to get at the west gate. The lot is beautiful. It shares a space next to the owners house. They greated us and were extremely pleasant and available for questions. One day we just missed seeing a large bear in the driveway. There was total privacy as there were no other rentals. Entrance is easy access. Beautiful pines surround the property. With an easy access to highway through the woods. The train goes by on the other far side of the woods, but it's quiet and does not blow its whistle. The train was not a problem. The hosts provided far more than the usual one roll of paper towels. The beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This carriage house was beautiful well beyond the pictures. It was clean and cozy. The scenery was breathtaking. Everything that was said would be provided was and more. It was easy to communicate with the owners who gave us a welcome hello when we arrived as well as welcome gifts in the house. I would definitely recommend staying at this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glacier Carriage House

This was the perfect getaway for our 40th anniversary trip. Equal distance between west and east entrance so we explored both sides. Roz met us upon arrival - property was clean - instructions were easy to get there - just an excellent trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Making Memories!

My wife and I so enjoyed the Carriage House! Everything we needed was provided for a wonderful five night stay. We loved the decor and the cabin feel. Tucked away off Hwy 2 in just enough woods to get that secluded feel, but still close enough to get where we wanted to go. Roz greeted us upon arrival to make sure our accommodations were just right. A true home away from home. Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stargazing cabin

I cannot put into words how amazing our stay was! The cabin is equipped with everything you need to enjoy your vacation to Glacier. The bed is soooo soft, the wooden decor is beautiful, and there are plenty of board games to play while you enjoy the quiet forest. The scenery is stunning. My partner and I stargazed every night and even saw the Milky Way and so many shooting stars that we lost count. Amazing place to feel peace and solitude. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Baker visit

My wife and I had owned and managed a vacation rental and we understand the trials of that business and we appreciate every thing they do to make our stay comfortable and worry free. And they did - our home away from home. The first day we had a problem with a flat tire and the helped us get back to our vacation with hardly any time lost. My wife loves a clean place and their rental exceeded her expectations which is very difficult for most to do. At the age of 76 we are knocking off a number of our bucket list items so we probably won’t returned to glacier again but if we did we would return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Stay

Cozy place set back from a main highway/road. Directions given by host to get to the home were very helpful. There was plenty of necessities on the property (towels, kitchen utensils, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner, etc). The wifi worked pretty well. The stay was about 1 hour from east glacier NP and 35 mins from west glacier. Very hospitable host, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this cozy haven in the woods!!

Our family absolutely loved our stay in this wonderful carriage house! We were thankful to be in the middle of both the east and west sides of Glacier National Park so we could easily go both places. The space was super clean and very warm and inviting. Roz was always so responsive to my questions - she honestly could not have been more accommodating. One of our all-time favorite vacation rentals for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for GNP adventures

This carriage house was a perfect location for access to both the West and East side of Glacier National Park. Welcoming, comfortable, and immaculate describe this perfect home away from home while you explore everything that the area has to offer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

2019 ice road crossing to Mackinac Island S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bed issues

The bed was way too mushy other wise the place was perfect.Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D., Greenville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for East and West Glacier

Roz and Mike were great hosts. Their property was in the perfect location to visit both sides of Glacier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place when visiting GNP

Lovely property, location and host. Easy to get to most GNP entrances. Beautiful lodging with everything you need for your stay. Wonderful hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay if you are headed to GNP. Everything we needed was provided. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for visiting Glacier. Clean and cozy. Saw several elk from front porch,

Wonderful : -)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place.

Clean, beautiful construction, very secluded (but trains passing 24 hours a day only a few yards away). Great place for maximum of 4 people. Centrally located for both East and West park entrance although still a fair drive away. All amenities for cooking. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and conveniently located to both west and east entrances to Glacier National Park. Master bedroom and full bath on ground level with kitchen, 1/2 bath, and living space located upstairs. Taller folks might find kitchen space somewhat uncomfortable to work in and regular rail traffic nearby are the only downsides to this fantastic home base for a great Glacier NP getaway! We’d definitely stay here again and enthusiastically recommend to others!

8/10 Good

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice visit to Glacier

Good for a couple who were spending our time in both west and east side of park. Odd amount of clean up expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john S., Mark

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for a stay while at Glacier National

Wonderful, comfortable and cozy accommodations that were extremely clean. When returning to Glacier National, we’d certainly stay here again. It was safest we ever felt, with the possibility of bears being in the vicinity. Jack & Barb
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Montana vaca

This is the clearest place I’ve ever stayed. And the supplies available to you are endless. It’s a very convenient secluded area right in between the east and west entrance’s of Glacier National Park. Roz and Mike are great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023