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True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the heart of nature at this secluded log cabin. Spend mornings on the sunny deck sipping coffee, watching wildlife visit the salt block, and pick fresh huckleberries from the 4-acre property. With a loft living space and dedicated bedroom, it's perfect for an unplugged family getaway or girls' weekend.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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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.

True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres

Looking for a real log cabin experience? This log cabin sleeps 6 with 1 dedicated bedroom and loft with additional beds and living space. Spending your mornings on the sunny deck, watching the birds, drinking your coffee while the elk, deer and moose visit the salt block below. Like huckleberries? This 4 acre property is loaded with fresh huckleberries ready for picking. This property is close to amenities but allows you to return to nature and enjoy the peace and quiet. Perfect for a girls weekend, hunting trip, or an unplugged family get- away. Hiking, Rafting, Golfing- all nearby!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 1,210 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Absolutely no trespassing, guests required to stay on the 4 acres belonging to the rental. Failure to follow the signs will result in a $180 fine.
Please conserve water as we have a cistern well and have to truck water in.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: per case basis- please contact us to discuss

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Glacier Log 4 Acres 2 Miles Izaak Walton Great XC Skiing Essex
Glacier Log 4 Acres 2 Miles Izaak Walton Great XC Skiing
Glacier Log 4 Acres 2 Miles Izaak Walton Great XC Skiing Essex
Glacier Log 4 Acres 2 Miles Izaak Walton Great XC Skiing Essex
True Montana Log On 4 Acres
True Montana Log Cabin on 4 Acres Cabin
True Montana Log Cabin on 4 Acres Essex
True Montana Log Cabin on 4 Acres Cabin Essex

About the area

Map
Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Silver Staircase Falls - 12 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Glacier National Park - 27 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Lake McDonald - 31 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 5 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DormHouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Walton Ranger Station and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Silver Staircase Falls. Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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True Montana Log Cabin on 4 acres Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! It’s quiet, spacious, and spotless. The kitchen is very well equipped, making it easy to cook and enjoy meals at home. Nestled in the woods, the setting is so peaceful and relaxing—just what we were looking for. We absolutely loved our time here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We were grateful to have a comfortable, clean, & restful escape after a 3 day backpack to the Kintla lakes & exploring much of the park. The park was astoundingly beautiful & we had a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable cabin. Beautiful lakes and scenery. A definite for the hiking enthusiast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben Z.

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

Glacier Getaway

Stayed here with some friends to explore Glacier Park and run a nearby half marathon. Great location and made full use of the grill firepit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Relaxing

Private and full of wilderness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Flawless Cabin!

We're so glad we found this cabin and rented it for our getaway to Glacier National Park! It is somewhat secluded but that is what I liked about it. One slightly visible neighbor through the trees but they made very little noise. My wife and I would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally stocked cabin about 30 minutes from all the park entrances! Saw plenty of wildlife even bear! Remote and quiet and perfect for your stay in the beautiful Montana! Highly recommend for your next trip! Very clean and comfortable and honestly felt like home! Thank you so much we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Wonderful and perfect

The cabin was wonderful, perfect for a getaway. We were visiting Glaciers National Park and it was convenient to the West entrance of the Park, about 30 minutes away. It was more than fully equipped, from the TP to the kitchen, which had all the spices, utensils, pots and pans, dishes and glasses and the whatnot you could want. We really enjoyed relaxing on the side deck. The atmosphere was very relaxing. The bed was comfortable. The shower was great, maybe not for a large person, but we were fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Loved the cabin and the relaxation from the seclusion in the forest!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Cute, cozy cabin

We hiked at glacier for 4 days. Location of cabin was nice. Kitchen was fully stocked. The cabin worked great for our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

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

Peaceful

Similar to other comments, the location was great and being able to make a fire in the fireplace at night was special.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

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

West Glacier Stay

This property was so serene and accommodating. The owners had nice touches that made it all the more comfortable. Spacious, clean and perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Family getaway

This was the perfect place for a family of 4 to enjoy West Glacier! It had all the comforts of home, very clean, kind hosts, and we would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Fabulous and great location

The property was fantastic and centrally located between both entrances. Directions were clear and house was easy to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

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

Great location. Plenty of space, both inside the cabin and outside in the yard.

Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Wonerful Cabin and Location

The cabin was perfect. Everything inside looked new and very well maintained. It allowed us to enter both East and West Glacier entrances in about an hour. The small town about 30 minutes away had places to eat and grcoery store. This was a real cabin in the real woods !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This is just a lovely, comfortable and peaceful place to be. Wonderful to come home to after a long day in the park. The owner goes the distance with small but appreciated amenities. Congrats to the owners, just a lovely place to enjoy the forest and wind down.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Quiet, clean and comfortable

This was a perfect cabin for 4 adults. We were able to drive both to East and west side of Glacier, close to Two Medicine hiking. Cabin was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Loved quiet mornings with coffee on the back deck. Great memories made here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

This cabin was perfect

It was so cute, perfect Montana cabin feel. In between west and East Glacier entrances. It was well stocked and we received complimentary stuff for s’mores which we used in the fire pit outback. Love our stay here!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelia A.

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

Cabin in Montana

This cabin was very comfortable to stay in. It was secluded and allowed for nice, quiet family time. It is in a nice location close to Glacier NP and lots of other activities. Thanks for letting us stay in your cabin! We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Wonderfully woodsy cabin!

This was exactly the place we were looking for. It is a perfect location and a beautiful cabin in the woods. The owners were great and friendly. The place was very clean and well stocked. Super. I will be staying here again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth T.

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

A World Away

Wonderful location, wonderful facility! We loved our log cabin in the woods. We sighted deer and moose from the porch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great Spot

The cabin was just what our family needed with an ideal location for accessing all of the GNP park entrances. Leona was very helpful throughout the week. We made some great memories and so glad we chose to stay here. We would definitely return if we come back to Glacier
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Fantastic find

We loved staying in this true Montana log cabin. It has all the amenities we could possible want including a wood burning fireplace which was fantastic for curling up with a book on a rainy day. Very peaceful, beautiful surroundings and a short drive to either of Glacier Park entrances made this a holiday we won't forget.

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Perfect Cabin!

This was the perfect place for our family to relax after enjoying activities at Glacier National Park! The cabin was very clean as was the lawn; the firepit was the perfect place to visit or just listen to nature. The hosts were clear with expectations during the stay and the check-in/out process. They also contacted us twice to see if we needed anything. The cabin was much larger than we expected and comfortably housed six adults for the week. I highly recommend this VRBO!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024