Designated the nation's 10th national park (May 11, 1910), Glacier National Park is a popular vacation destination. West Glacier, the western gateway to the park, has accommodations to suit your needs, whether you visit during winter to experience skiing or snowshoeing, or challenge the white water rapids or hike on the park's many trails during summer. Just remember, weather in the mountains can be fickle--90 degrees and clear one moment, and then snow showers the next.
This West Glacier cabin offers all the comforts of home. This spacious (2,000 square feet), private cabin, fully furnished with hand-hewn log furniture and exquisite antiques, is located one mile from Glacier Park's west entrance and bordered by forest land and the Middlefork River. Shopping, restaurants, cafes and a golf course are all within walking distance.
Create culinary delights in the fully equipped kitchen, have a private chef prepare fabulous meals or enjoy mountain views from the large wooden balcony as your steaks sizzle on the outdoor grill.
As of Dec 2009, room rates are $325 per night based on four-person occupancy ($10 for each additional person), plus a Montana bed tax. This non-smoking, no pet cabin sleeps four comfortably (or up to eight with the two sleeper sofas).
Brown's Cabin Home
P.O. Box 264
524 Riverbend Drive
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-9073
http://brownscabinhome.com
Located 10 miles east of West Glacier on US Highway 2 (mile marker 163) and nestled along the Great Bear Wilderness, Glacier Wilderness Resort's 10 cabins offer a lot of peace and quiet. Awaken to beautiful mountain views, then take a leisurely stroll to the resort's waterfall. Ski the groomed cross country trails, hike in the park, or spend an evening in the Lodge playing pool, reading a book from the resort's library or keeping fit in the fitness center, then relax in the indoor heated pool or your own cabin hot tub.
Effective January 2010, season rates range from $250 (one bedroom) to $295 (two bedrooms) with a five night minimum stay. Off-season prices are $215 to $250 per night with a two-night minimum stay.
Glacier Wilderness Resort
PO Box 295
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5664
glacierwildernessresort.com
Located on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, Smoky Bear Ranch is about 25 miles from West Glacier and includes two cabin choices.
Grizzly Cabin is a large, two-level vacation home with four bedrooms and two baths. Sleeping up to 12, this cabin comes with a full kitchen and full-sized laundry facilities. Families with small children with appreciate the included playpen/crib and high chair.
Little Bear Cabin is a pristine log cabin (500 square feet) with a loft bedroom and one bath. Sleeping up to six, this cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchenette.
Basic necessities, such as bed linens, towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent and dish soap are provided for cabin rentals.
Off-season rates range from $195 (four people) to $315 (12 people) per night (minimum two night stay). Weekly rates range from $1,281 to $2,121 compared to peak season weekly rates of $1,782 (four people) to $3,182 (12 people).
Smoky Bear Ranch and Cabins
4761 Smoky Bear Lane
PO Box 390
West Glacier, Mont. 59936
(800) 555-3806
smokybear.com/cabins.htm
