Glacier Vista River Cottage

Columbia Falls, Montana
$373 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Glacier Vista River Cottage is a beautiful, serene cottage situated on 5 acres along the Flathead River. The includes access to an island through a bridge shared with one neighbor. Abundant wildlife frequents the property, which boasts 250 feet of river frontage and views into Glacier National Park. There is easy access for fishing, canoeing, or rafting while a 12x24 gazebo provides a perfect setting for picnics, sight-seeing, fishing, and much more. You can easily lose yourself on the island and it's rarely frequented game trails. Here you get a chance to experience some of Montana's land and beauty as its best.

The cottage is conveniently located in the Flathead Valley just minutes from shopping, great dining, and outdoor recreation. It is 3 minutes drive to the charming town of Columbia Falls, 15 minutes from Whitefish/Big Mountain ski resort or the city of Kalispell, 15 minutes from Glacier National Park, and 30 minutes from Bigfork/Flathead Lake. The cottage has easy and quick access to the Glacier International Airport.

The fully furnished cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front and side porches and all the necessities for a comfortable stay. A wood stove keeps the cottage warm and cozy in even the coldest winter nights, but during the summer the riverside and creekside firepits might be a better place to warm your bones!

Amenities: Master Bedroom: Queen memory foam Log Bed, walk-in closet, and direct backyard and river access.
- Second Bedroom: Queen pillow top bed and mirrored closet.

There are two beds as well as an air mattress or two with built in air pumps, and a comfortable couch. On top of that, the couch is super comfortable...it's hard not to fall asleep there! It's comfortable for 4, but a few more people can squeeze in.

Other features include:
- Wood Stove, electric heat
- 42 inch TV & extensive movie collection, stereo.
- High speed wireless Internet
- Washer, Dryer
- Barbeque/BBQ Grill, Wood Burning Grill over Bonfire pit.
- Full kitchen.
- Paved road to the house.
- Private bridge and trails on property.
- split firewood, coffee/tea, condiments, dish & clothes soap.

Please note that we are in a rural area and there is a lot of wildlife around. We have deer, rabbits, wild turkey, eagles, and even the occasional bear that can frequent the yard. A few insects may occasionally enter the home, as may be expected in any verdant environment. Keeping the doors and windows closed helps to limit this, but you can't beat fresh air. So if you are squeamish city folk, a hotel might be a better option...

I have set this cabin up as a calm and peaceful vacation retreat, with all the comforts to ensure a happy and comfortable escape from the hustle of normal life. But since my family and I can't be there all the time, I am pleased to share it with you. I hope you can enjoy it as much as I do!

GVRC is a dog friendly home. While we make every effort to minimize any impact of pets on the home, please be aware of this if allergies are a concern for you or your family. For those guests wanting to bring pets, we charge an extra cleaning fee for each pet. It should be noted that the property is not fenced, and that dogs are not allowed on the trails in Glacier National Park.

We do have some exterior security cameras at the doors, which are only monitored when the cabin is vacant, or if there is some type of issue.

Important note for guests checking in with pets:
Please note that if you have pets the extra cleaning fee is payable prior to checking in. Pets are not allowed in the home without advance approval and receipt of the extra fee. Please be reminded that pets are not allowed on the trails at Glacier National Park due to the risk of bears or disturbing wildlife. Finally, remember that the property is not fenced. Please do not allow your pets in the yard unsupervised!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Ski Privileges Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer P.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    River access was amazing, host was great! Great location for a trip to Glacier NP!

  • David E.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Had a wonderful time. The island by the Flathead river provided a special respite from all our hiking.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Beautiful location, lots of wildlife. Close to Glacier national park. Perfect for us.

  • Kris P.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    Had a great week here, host very responsive to messages

  • Robin L.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Beautiful property. Will rent again. We.loved it.

  • Richard F.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Wonderful place to vacation. Home furnished well. Privacy was awesome. This place felt like we were at a friends cabin.

  • Rachel V.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The cabin was in close proximity to Glacier and all the surrounding activities. Very clean and well maintained. Great communication of details. Will stay again if in the area.

  • Kimberly D.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    This property is anazing. The indoors is comfy and provides evetything needed fir your comfort. Kitchen fully equiped with everything you could possibility needed. We loved the outdoors sitting by the fire. Watching the deer play and just sitting at the Gazabo by the river. Location is perfect close to everything. Would definitely reccommend to others.

  • Shelley B.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2023

    Stayed Sep 11, 2023

    This vacation rental was fully equipped with everything that we needed. Quiet property, but conveniently located to the Park. Owner is very prompt in responding to emails. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Tina G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Jul 12, 2023

    This house is an excellent place to stay near Glacier National Park. Nice amenities and good sized rooms. Beautiful view of the river and scenery from the gazebo. The only complaint I have is the bed in the master is really not that comfortable. I woke up two days in a row with a back ache. I slept a couple of nights on the couch (which is pretty comfortable) to remedy the sore back.

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$373+
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