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West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park

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A wooden cabin with a porch, steps, and a door. There are bicycles parked outside.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
Kayaks parked near a cabin in a wooded area.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a quilted bedspread with wildlife prints, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a mountain landscape above the bed.
A sign for Glacier National Park with a National Park Service emblem.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6715 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Flathead County, MT
  • Place, Lake McDonald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Glacier

This vacation home places you next to Lake McDonald and a short stroll from other popular sights like Apgar Visitor Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake McDonald - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Glacier National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort - 56 min drive - 44.5 miles

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 6 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Highland Restaurant & Gifts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West Glacier Village Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freda's Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunflower Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Belton Grill Dining & Tap Room - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park

Why Choose West Glacier Bear Cabin?

When you’re ready to come to the crown jewel of the continent, why not stay inside the park? At West Glacier Bear Cabin, you can walk to Lake McDonald with your morning cup of coffee or take an after dinner stroll across the street for ice cream, saunter a short distance to a hiking trail, or read a book at McDonald Creek while the water makes quiet music for you.

Located on the Edge of the Wilderness

Imagine waking up and having 1,000,000 acres of Glacier National Park in your backyard. It doesn’t get any better than staying in Apgar Village and Lake McDonald.

West Glacier Bear Cabin

Your days away from the hustle and bustle of daily life will begin and end in a cozy single story, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom (and 1 sofa sleeper) cottage with all the amenities, settings and extras to ensure your stay here becomes an experience you’ll treasure.

Our rustic setting and furnishings will welcome you home after a long day of kayaking Lake McDonald or on the trails. A fully furnished kitchen will let you cook up a delicious dinner or take a 2 minute walk into Apgar and let the expert cooks at the cafe do the work for you.

When you stay at Glacier Bear Cabin, not only do you get the experience of staying INSIDE Glacier National Park but you get a few perks as well.



E-Bikes And Mountain Bikes

Rather than scheduling time and paying to rent  bikes, we have 4 e-bikes with helmets on-site so you can use them anytime it fits your schedule.  You can explore Glacier National Park all day long if you’d like. Or, maybe you want to take leisurely bike ride after dinner then stop for some creamy delicious Huckleberry ice cream at Eddie’s Cafe. (Use of Bicycles is weather permitting)

Kayaks and Paddle Boards

There's no need to schedule and pay extra to rent kayaks or paddle boards. When you stay at Glacier Bear Cabin, we have 3 kayaks and 2 paddle boards on-site so you can use anytime it fits your schedule. Want to take a quick paddle before lunch, just grab a paddle board and head to the lake. There is no need to reserve! You go whenever the water is calling you. (Second Sunday in May thru October 31st for Lake McDonald per National Park Service Rules)



Ideal Location

We are located within short walking distance to a little dining, a little gift shop, some ice cream, hiking and biking trails and Lake McDonald or McDonald Creek.

Glacier Bear Cabin is Located:

40 minutes from Glacier International Airport

30 minutes to Whitefish, MT

0 minutes to Glacier National Park

0 minutes to Lake McDonald

0 minutes to hiking trails….

Need We Say More?

If that isn't enough, very few properties inside the park have air conditioning for those hot nights.  New e-bikes and kayaks were added in 2025.  Star Link internet was installed to give our guests high speed internet for any work you need to bring with you or to simply stream your favorite media on the smart TV in our living room. 

Come see Glacier National Park

Come stay IN Glacier National Park

Our properties are protected by Truvi. Please note once you have booked, you will be contacted by Truvi directly guest verification.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 715 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

437690

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in West Glacier, a short 2-minute walk from Lake McDonald and also 11 minutes on foot from Apgar Visitor Center. You'll also find Glacier National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park?

With a stay at this riverfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus a lake view and a kitchen in some.

Does West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA), which is 26.4 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park?

Yes, every house at West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park comes with a porch/lanai and some offer lake and mountain views.

West Glacier Bear Cabin In Glacier National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very generous with the amenities; comfortable beds; near Lake Macdonald - exquisitely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet Madison I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cabin in the best possible location. We loved the eBikes. The hosts provided an online guest guide plus a whole notebook of helpful info and tips about the area and activities. The cabin is comfortable and inviting. The hosts have thought of every detail for a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave s.

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

Great location, great property

We had a great stay. Great location with the park. Clean and quiet but close to services, Lake McDonald and Going to the Sun road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emiley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Don is an incredible host and so responsive. Stand up paddle boards provided for the lake were a special highlight for us and our teenage sons. Lots of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin with ability to use house ebikes and canoes. Central location in Apgar but quiet. Great place to rest in between hikes, activities and exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Glacier National Park

Great cabin. Being inside the park definitely has benefits. Within walking distance to beautiful Lake McDonald and a short drive the several phenomenal hikes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great Location and Fully Stocked!

We loved this cabin! It had everything that we needed. Fully stocked from laundry room to hiking geer to the kitchen. We loved the location! We used the ebikes, kayaks and fire pit! So many fun memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Glacier. The cabin was very clean when we arrived and provided all of the amenities we needed for our stay. The location in Apgar Village is perfect. The best thing about the cabin is that it is a two minute walk to the coffee shop and one of the best views in the park, Lake McDonald! It's also on the west side so not far from Columbia Falls, Whitefish and Kalispell.Don also provides an app you can download to your phone with all the information about the cabin and plenty of information about the area and a guide for visiting the park. Highly recommend staying here on a visit to Glacier!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tons of cool stuff for hiking biking. Cute cabin in the heart the apgar area. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Late Spring Retreat

Wow! We had a fabulous time in the park and took advantage of all the amenities at cabin. It couldn’t be better situated to enjoy all Wst Glacier has to offer. The Road to the Sun should not be missed. The cabin s perfect for relaxing after a long day exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Perfect location I’m perfect park

Glacier National Park is a must see. And to choose your home base, look no further. Easy access to all of the beautiful scenery on the west side of the park and conveniently located close to going to the sun road to connect you to the east side of the park. And Lake McDonald is right out your door! Puls you get all the fun shops and restaurants of Apgar when you aren’t exploring. Cabin is nicely appointed and has everything you need. Don’t pass it up!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Perfect location - thoughtful amenities

We stayed with our two grown kids for a week and this was a perfect home base to hike throughout the park. Crossed the road to walk along the McDonald Creek to the lake every day before heading out to trailhead - easy to access all trails because we were already in the park. Crystal and Chuck provided everything we needed for hiking - backpacks, walking sticks, bear spray, first aid kits .... and a well-stocked kitchen to cook up dinner when we returned hungry and tired at the end of the day. We would definitely recommend Bear Tree and would certainly choose to stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay

If you are thinking about visiting Glacier National Park this is the place to stay, don’t delay in booking. The kayaks, standup paddle boards and the e-bikes oh what fun. It was also the little things backpacks, hiking poles, bearspray, bug spray, and sunscreen. We traveled from the East Coast and did not have to think about any of those things. What a treat to come back from a long day of hiking to all the comforts of home, the kitchen was stocked with everything you’ll need and the cabin is so clean and comfortable. All of Dons suggestions about the area and things to do was a bonus. He was an amazing host and communication was top-notch. It’s a great location and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J Reed N.

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

Bear Tree Glacier

This was my first experience using VRBO and I was so impressed. Bear Tree Glacier had everything I could possibly need. It was beautifully decorated, so comfortable, relaxing and convenient. Just walk out the door and in 100 feet you're right there in Apgar village and about a minute from the shore of beautiful Lake McDonald. After one day I didn't want to leave and after ten days I really had a hard time packing up to leave. I spoke to the owners and they were really nice. They wanted to make sure that everything I needed I had. What a great gift not to have to deal with the long lines to enter the park. An awesome vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

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

Glacier Bear Cabin

The cabin was in great condition. Everything worked just fine. Location was perfect. Finding the cabin took a little time. Turn into the parking lot at Eddie’s Cafe, head down just a bit — cabin on right side. Cabin was well stocked with hiking gear, but we preferred to use our own gear. Did use their bear spray though. Only saw black bears, no grizzlies The bed was very comfortable. The cabin was very peaceful. Don was extremely helpful, and organized in preparing our trip. We would love to stay here again. Did a lot of driving - Going to the sun road, Logan’s Pass, St Mary, Many Glacier, Two Medicine, North Fork - Polebridge/Bowman Lake. Need to wake up early to secure parking spaces at the trailheads. example, arrived at Logan’s Pass at 6am. Glacier National Park is incredible - did so many great hikes & spied so many wildlife. D & K
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Wonderful cabin with loads of amenities

This cabin is perfect inside. Wonderfully decorated and very clean. The screened in porch is lovely to enjoy the outdoors bug-free. It is in very central location. Close to everything, and loaded with amenities. We enjoyed the kayaks, only a few mins walk to the lake. The bikes were great too as the bike path is right out front the cabin. We loved the animal information session put on by park service right across the street at the nature center. So much to do in this location. There is a gift shop, restaurant and ice cream shop only 2 doors down. The only down side, is the location is very busy because of all there is to do there. During our stay the restaurant was building a 2 story addition and construction noises were heard from 630am to 530pm, which was challenging for us to relax. If you're looking for a place to be very busy and have everything at your fingertips, this is an ideal place. If you're looking for a secluded place for peace and quiet, it may not be a great fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular cabin! Better than we expected. Very well stocked, the kitchen was full of everything you could need! We loved sitting on the screened porch, making s’mores around the fire pit after a steak dinner on the grill. The distance to Lake McDonals was beyond convenient. Communication couldn’t have been better and the cabin was so clean! If you want to be in the park this is where you want to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Family Fest 2021

Sisters from west, south, and east met for a week in Glacier and found this wonderful cottage owned by Crystal and Chuck. It was feet from Lake McDonald and we made sure to put the SUPs and kayaks to good use daily. The cottage was very well stocked with spices and condiments and paper goods. We just brought real food. We ate breakfast there daily, made sandwiches for a lunch hiking stop, and always had dinner from the propane grill. The firepit was lit and surrounded by the 6 of us every night. The hosts could not have been more hospitalable and we could not have had a better time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katy Patton

Family trip to Glacier

Great location in the park. The house was well stocked. Grateful to have all the hiking essentials including poles and bear spray. Very clean and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Family Glacier Trip 2021

Everything was perfect!! The house was well stocked with supplies especially all the hiking gear including bear spray!! Great location being in the park!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Wonderful stay!

Multigenerational family of 5 had a great vacation to GNP! Crystal was super responsive and Bear Glacier had everything we needed. She even bought a pack n play for my son to have a safe sleeping space. We were centrally located to everything in West Glacier and within steps of Lake McDonald. Definitely recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Amazing Lake McDonald cabin

This rental lived up to all the hype, it is in a simply perfect location and this cabin had everything you could need and more to enjoy the Lake and the western side of the park. The ability to use bikes, paddleboards and kayaks as well as all the hiking gear was a huge plus. We had a great stay for 3 nights exploring the great hikes of the Western half of Going to the Sun Road from here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Renee

What a wonderful GNP experience!

This rustic home is nestled in Apgar Village within Glacier National Park! The Bear Tree cabin was comfortable, clean, and quiet. We were within walking distance of the gift shops and restaurant. The bed was comfortable, in which I slept all night! There were three of us staying here and we had no problem with hot water. The bathroom was equipped with shampoo and conditioner. There is also a washer and dryer with laundry soap and dryer sheets. The kitchen was well equipped with EVERYTHING; coffee, spices, cooking oil, just to name a few. The wifi worked wonderfully. I was able to text the owner and she answered any questions very quickly, she even sent me pictures of what I should be looking for. There are kayaks, paddleboards, fishing poles, a fire pit, and backpacks equipped with bear spray, this goes above and beyond anything I could have imagined. Lake McDonald was within walking distance. The drive on Going-to-the-Sun road was beautiful and exhilarating, have your cameras ready!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marnie g.

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

Glacier

Love this cabin. Loved Glacier National Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021