Best Things Nearby:
Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake.
Best Things About the Resort:
The truly wilderness feelings of the grounds and its close proximity to the park.
Resort Experience:
Ten miles east of West Glacier on Montana Hwy 2 are ten log cabins nestled back in the trees. The grounds are large with a playground area, indoor swimming pool, volleyball court, horseshoes, and a hiking trail that includes a very fine cascade back in the woods. Children could stay busy here for days.The cabins are situated so there is quite a bit of privacy. The wildflowers and shrubbery are much as they would appear in the wild. There is enough room to park two cars at the cabin. The large front porch, which spans the width of the cabin, has a hot tub, a picnic table, and a grill.
Entering the front door, you find yourself in a large living area. The living room has a sofabed, but we did not use it. There was wood already cut for the fireplace in a woodbox that could be accessed from inside. It was very cold when we first arrived so we built a fire to help warm ourselves quickly! We enjoyed a fire one other evening as the nightly lows were in the 30s and 40s in June. It took several hours to warm the cabin to a comfortable temperature the night we arrived, but once we got it warmed up, it seemed to retain the heat very well.
The dining area table seats four and has a leaf to expand it. The furniture is very nice and decorations tend to mountain decor. My only complaint is that the lighting is insufficient at night. A breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the dining area. The kitchen was well-equipped.
A bedroom and a large bath complete the downstairs. The bedroom has an outside entrance of its own. As it warmed up by the end of our stay, we greatly enjoyed opening the windows at night to sleep by the gurgling of the stream nearby. The bathroom had a tub and laundry facilities. Laundry soap was provided, but our washer didn't spin out very well. The moose towels were thick and fun.
Upstairs was another bedroom and 3/4 bath. This area is a loft that is open to the living room, but the bed area is far enough back that you can't see from downstairs. There was also a sitting area near the edge of the loft.
We really enjoyed this place. My boys would have loved it when they were young. The resort is out in the "boonies," but if you are a nature lover, it is a wonderful place. We even saw deer on the grounds.
More information at the resort's website Glacier Wilderness Resort .
- Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
- Activities: Not Available
- Amenities: Excellent
- Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
- Family Friendliness: Excellent
- Service: Excellent