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Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude

Cabin in Essex with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Nestled near Glacier National Park, Great Bear Cabin offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind by the wood stove, enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and fishing or simply relax in this cozy log cabin with full kitchen and two queen beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude

Rustic cabin within walking distance of Glacier National Park and the Great Bear Wilderness area! Located near Marias Pass and just off US Highway 2. Come experience everything Montana has to offer in our cozy log cabin complete with a wood stove, full kitchen, one bathroom and two upstairs bedrooms. Ideally suited for one or two couples with two queen beds. Hiking, fishing rafting, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are just some of the activities right outside the door of this beautiful cabin! Also includes: a gas grill, firepit, unlimited StarLink internet, SiriusXM radio, and a TV for watching DVD or VHS movies. A great place to just relax or enjoy the many available outdoor activities.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside please!

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside please!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Quaint Montana Escape
Bear Creek Cabin - A Quaint Montana Escape Cabin
Bear Creek Cabin - A Quaint Montana Escape Essex
Bear Creek Cabin - A Quaint Montana Escape Cabin Essex

About the area

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Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Silver Staircase Falls - 4 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Walton Ranger Station - 12 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course - 18 min drive - 35.9 km
  • East Glacier Park Branch Library - 18 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Glacier National Park - 28 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summit Mountain Lodge & Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Snow Slip Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Silver Staircase Falls and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Walton Ranger Station. East Glacier Park Branch Library and Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Bear Creek Cabin - A Slice of Montana Solitude Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a slice of Montana solitude. Perfect for our needs. Wayne checked in on us the first day to make sure we found it and if we needed anything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R., Bella Vista

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

Great place to relax

Wonderful owners
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Glacier National Park

Convenient to both the East and West entrances of the park. Had neighbors, but felt secluded and so very peaceful. Enjoyed watching the wildlife come into the yard and evenings around the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Cozy Little cabin

Great little cabin. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking pots ,pans, baking dishes. Beautiful location! Wayne was a great host made us feel welcome and enjoyed talking with him.The welcome basket was a nice touch with wine and meat and cheese tray. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K., Berkley

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

Magical Cabin!

We absolutely 💯 loved Wayne’s cabin. It was such a perfect quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of the national park hotels. Great wildlife and nature too! Wayne was super nice and checked in with us too ask if he could pick up anything for us. Thank you Wayne we appreciate you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Wonderful Mountain Cabin

The Bear Creek Cabin was the perfect place our Glacier National Park adventure! The cabin was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Wayne was very friendly, and checked in several times to make sure we were doing ok. The location of the cabin was ideal as well, allowing us to be able to travel to all of the park entrances with a reasonable drive. We would strongly recommend The Bear Creek Cabin and hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

The property is perfectly located for getting in and out of Glacier National Park. Beyond that, Wayne and MJ were good to point out many other great sites nearby. The cabin is well appointed with quality items in the kitchen. They even had a thoughtful cheese, cracker and local beer snack waiting for our arrival. *Highlight for us was the creek right on the property where we relaxed every day after our GNP Adventures. Thanks for hosting us at such a delightful propery!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Perfection

Communication is key for me & they were excellent, friendly & helpful w/suggestions of places to see. The place is located in an ideal location w/mountains & streams not to take away from the beautiful cabin. The wood stove was perfect for early morning chills but had other sources of heat available too. I would definitely recommend this place & will be coming back. I rate it at the top of my Vrbo experiences. Thanks for making our Montana experience awesome & complete.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti L., Danbury WI

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

Perfect Glacier Destination!

LOVED our stay at Bear Creek Cabin! The location was perfect for exploring Glacier National Park. Large windows with Views of mountains, pines, deer and moose! The cabin had everything we needed - with comfortable beds, cozy wood burning stove, complete kitchen with all amenities. Wonderful gift basket was a very special touch!! Hosts Wayne and MJ were absolutely delightful and very helpful with suggestions on hikes, restaurants, etc. We highly recommend this rental and hope to be back every couple years. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria O.

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

Bear Creek Cabin

Wayne and MJ maintain a beautiful, comfy, and super clean cabin. On arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine, cheese and meat tray and fresh apples. It was greatly appreciated after traveling for 10 hours. All the amenities exceeded our expectations. The four acres give my son and daughter-in-laws dog plenty of space to roam. If you want a comfortable, clean, and quiet cabin to stay in…..I highly recommend Bear Creek Cabin. Glen and Gloria
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Bear Creek Cabin Review

Bear Creek Cabin was an ideal place for our group of 3 to stay during our week long trip to Gkacier. The location provided great access to both East and West Glacier. The cabin was clean and cozy , providing everything we needed. We cooked many of our meals there after a long day of hiking. Wayne stopped by to meet us and offered suggestions for our sightseeing. He was available with a phone call but we had no need to call. The wifi worked fine which was great since you have very little service anywhere else. The cabin is in a beautiful setting and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Time to completely de-stress!!!

Beautiful cabin, completely furnished with a well stocked kitchen. QUIET! At first the quiet was strange. We live a pretty hectic lifestyle and took us a day to adjust. So very nice. Can't explain the relaxation. We were up early to hike and back to the cabin by late afternoon, early evening and were able to enjoy the tranquility of this property. A truly perfect vacation. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting, peaceful, well maintained cozy cabin! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin had everything you needed. Loved the location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

R K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Wayne and MJ were fantastic, cabin had everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was as described. Very clean and well furnished. The owner came and introduced himself. Gave us some ideas and recommendations on activities and places for a good meal in the area around Glacier National Park. Centrally located between the Eastern and Western side of Glacier National Park. Overall a lovely place to kick back and relax. 100% satisfied!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia k.

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

Prefect

This cabin is perfectly located for exploring the Glacier NP area of Montana. It is a very managable distance from both the east and west gates, two medicine and many glacier areas. A cozy and quiet place to relax after a day of hiking or kayaking. The cabin is very clean and the kitchen is well stocked with anything you would need to cook a meal, including a grill and a firepit. The hosts are very helpful in making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay; including great suggestions on things to do in the area. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Best vacation we have ever had

This house was absolutely perfect. Between the location and the log cabin it was perfect. Scenery, peacefulness, cleanliness, etc. I can't say enough good things about Bear Creek Cabin. The location to Glacier National Park was between West and East entrances (East side was much better for scenery) Wayne and MJ went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help us with directions, suggestions on places to go to see wildlife, etc. We are planning to come back to Bear Creek again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tranquil Cabin

The cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed from cooking utensils, pots and pans, cooler to bear spray. We enjoyed being able to use the cabin as our base to travel to West or East Glacier. After a day of hiking, it was nice to have a peaceful retreat to return to in the evenings . Our host, Wayne, was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby D.

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

Great Place to Stay

We had a very pleasant time at this cabin. The hosts are very responsive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet and peaceful setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

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

September Vacation

Great stay. Secluded cabin in beautiful Montana!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Little spot of paradise

The cabin is in the middle of the east and west Glacier NP entrances. We loved the solitude we found. The kitchen was well stocked wtih very nice pans and knifes or all our cooking needs. We like that there was no TV's downstairs and we could check out form the world for a bit. We like the dual control sleep number bed upstairs, I found my number the first night and my girlfriend like playing with her side to find that goldilocks setting. Would recommend to anyone and if I come back to cycle the road to the sun again I will stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Glacier National Park Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Creek Cabin. Communication with the host was prompt, accurate and thorough from booking through completion of our stay. We appreciated the welcome basket and Wayne stopping by to greet us and sharing useful information. The bear spray was helpful and we used a lot of the literature at the cabin for planning our days at GNP. The location was great because it's between the park entrances so on days we didn't have a permit to get in the West Glacier entrance we were able to get in the St. Mary's entrance without a permit. It was also closer to the Two Medicine Entrance (unpermitted) and Many Glacier (permitted). We even went to Waterton, Canada one day. The cabin is clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. On our final day we enjoyed relaxing on the deck, in the hammock and the tree swing chair. The cabin perfectly suited our needs. A real home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherylle B.

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

Cabin in the woods

It was beautiful and spacious! We were warmly welcomed and made to feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Awesome cabin. Great owner

Loved our time at Glacier and the cabin was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024