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Cozy log home sleeps 14 in beds 5.5 baths near Glacier Park and Whitefish Resort

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The Montana Homestead.
Entrance doorway.
Entrance doorway.
Kitchen doorway.
Winter at the Montana Homestead.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Columbia Falls, Mt
  • Meadow Lake Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Glacier Adventure Guides
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Suite 1

1 Queen Bed

Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Suite 3

1 Queen Bed

Suite 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Sitting Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Suite 1

Toilet · Shower only

Suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Suite 3

Toilet · Shower only

Suite 4

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Shared

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy log home sleeps 14 in beds 5.5 baths near Glacier Park and Whitefish Resort

The Montana Homestead is a cozy, two-story, spacious log cabin with 6 bedrooms (4 of them being suites with private bathrooms) with a total of 5.5 bathrooms located in Columbia Falls, Montana also known as "The Gateway to Glacier National Park." This home is perfect year round for large groups, extended families offering spaces for get togethers and individual privacy.

*3000 sq. ft. log home with covered decks on three sides of the house and a large manicured lawn
*The property is a total of 10.25 acres, with private setting, plenty of parking and includes walking paths through the forest
*Fire pit for campfires with roasters, picnic tables and a outdoor seating
*Outdoor propane BBQ grill with tables for outdoor eating
*Plenty of room for large groups, area for RV and/or camper parking (with approval)
*Central air conditioning installed January 2020
*Bathrooms completely remodeled and 2 additional ones added

SUITE 1
The bedroom suite is located on the main floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. All windows have blinds. The room also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

SUITE 2
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. All windows have blinds. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower, claw foot tub and toilet.

SUITE 3
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

SUITE 4
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

BEDROOM 5
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed.

BEDROOM 6
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL king-sized mattress (or we can switch out for 2 twin beds upon request) perched upon a metal frame farm bed.

HIDE-A-BED COUCH
The pullout Hide A Bed couch is located in the upper family sitting room and features a queen size memory foam mattress with linens.

BATHROOMS
Four of the bathrooms are private and located off the bedrooms that include walk-in showers, sink and toilet. There is a full bathroom on upper floor with walk-in shower, toilet and sink and vanity. The half bath is located on the main floor, off the mud room and is generally used for entertaining guests. All bathrooms have shower mat, hand towels, wash clothes, hairdryer, hand soap, 3 large bath towels, some T-paper and bathroom spray.

FAMILY / SITTING ROOM
This room is for relaxing, visiting or to read a book. There is a SMART TV located in both family room to stream your favorite programs/show. The upper level family room has a pullout couch with queen bed with memory foam mattress and one small couch with lounger. Four sitting chairs and a unique coffee table to play board games around. Also has access to upper deck.

KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS
Fully equipped for serving up to 15 guests or more
*large kitchen refrigerator with water and ice in door with freezer on bottom.
*under counter dishwasher with some dishwasher tabs
*range with two ovens (one convection)
*5 burner cook top surface
*microwave
*toaster
*Kitchen Aid mixer
*waffle maker
*Bunn commercial coffee maker with filters and some coffee
*Keurig coffee maker
*Teapot
*Ninja Blender & Food Processor
*Some condiments, oils and spices, flour, sugar
*Dish soap, some cleaning supplies

BONUS: large commercial 2-door sliding glass refrigerator unit is also available, upon request at no additional charge.

LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTS
The living room is open for relaxing, dining and entertaining. This room is a great space for family entertainment and interaction while sitting around the wood burning fireplace. There is a SMART TV located in this main level living room to stream your favorite programs/show.

DECK HIGHLIGHTS
Wrap around decks are located on 3 sides of the house. Sit and enjoy your morning coffee or the sunset from front deck or watch the games being played in the back yard from the upper deck. Exterior lighting for evening use.

LOCATION
Located just 1 mile outside the community of Columbia Falls, you will feel you are remote with the convenience of being just a few minutes from downtown. Restaurants, grocery stores and the post office. The house (Montana Homestead) is located 10 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport, 20 minutes from Kalispell, 15 minutes to Whitefish Mountain Resort and 20 minutes to Glacier National Park entrance. It is within walking distance to Meadow Lake Resort & Championship Golf Course.

WELCOME TO THE MONTANA HOMESTEAD (2nd generation owner) It's our goal to provide you with a comfortable stay while enjoying all that NW Montana has to offer. If there is anything we can do to assist you, or make recommendations for your stay please let us know. We are also on Facebook and you can reach us via email at montanahomestead@gmail.com

Keywords: Large Groups, Spacious 2 Story Log Home located near Glacier National Park, Family Friendly, Located on 10.25 acres, Wooded, Scenic Views, Golfing, Skiing, Meadow Lake Golf Course, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, Peaceful environment. Montana. Hungry Horse Reservoir, Quad Riding, Kid Friendly, Family Reunions, Weddings, Multi Family, Disc Golf, Under the Big Sky, Cornhole, Rodeo, Community Market

Property manager

Kathryn Price
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of room to roam and adventure
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must be discussed and pre-approved.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Designated smoking area only
There is ample room for parking campers. All campers MUST be pre-approved. Additional guests on the property must pay the additional p/p charge.
We offer wedding venue services to host a wedding on-site and ample parking in pasture for guests. Must be pre-approved and facility fee paid.
Ample room to park campers or set up tents. All must be pre-approved and removed from property before check out.Mustprovidegeneratorforcamper

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must be discussed and pre-approved.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Glacier Adventure Guides, while Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Glacier Lanes and Casino and Big Sky Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Columbia Falls, Mt

What's nearby

  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Sky Waterpark - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Glacier Adventure Guides - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 17 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gunsight Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy log home sleeps 14 in beds 5.5 baths near Glacier Park and Whitefish Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Cozy log home sleeps 14 in beds 5.5 baths near Glacier Park and Whitefish Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy log home sleeps 14 in beds 5.5 baths near Glacier Park and Whitefish Resort located?

Located in the mountains, this Columbia Falls holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Meadow Lake Golf Course, Glacier Lanes and Casino and Glacier Adventure Guides. Flathead River is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Montana Getaway

The property was great and met all of our needs including a shed full of outdoor play/sports equipment which led to a great family whiffle ball game. Everything about the place was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Graham family Glacier trip

The property was perfect for our family. lots of room for our active grand children. Thank You again for allowing us to enjoy our stay in Montana.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate K.

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

Birthday trip

We were a group of seven and the house was spacious and comfortable. It was dusty and didn’t supply enough toilet paper or cleaning products but the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Kathryn G.

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

Family Reunion

This was the perfect place for our extended family reunion! The house and surrounding property were very condusive to rest, relaxation, and fun! One of our favorite parts was the very well stocked kitchen and the extra large additional refrigerator. We shopped at both Super 1 grocery store which was less than 2 miles away from the house, along with making a Costco run (about 15 minutes away) early on in our stay. We were able to cook all of our meals at the house and that was great! We enjoyed several trips into Glacier National Park, and excursions to nearby lakes on other days. The backyard BBQ and firepit were both key features that we would seek out when looking for future places to stay in other locations. Overall excellent and highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Multi-generational Success

There were many property options, and we were thrilled with our choice of Montana Homestead! 3 different generations from 4 different households came together. This home afforded us perfect gathering space for games and planning, and then it provided us with space away from one another. The added bonuses include--hot water on demand (didn't have to wait for it to warm up-loved it!), excellent birding off of the deck (adorable sapsucker has created quite a pattern in an aspen) with a few deer meandering by, hot chocolate, a first aid kit (thank you!), and easy to follow instructions and recommendations. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

s. d., Where do you live?

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

Classic country

Owner was super helpful and easy to work with. House was lovely. Big log cabin with wraparound porch and balconies. great for two families traveling together. Great big kitchen and living space. Comfy bedrooms. Huge yard with toys for kids plus a teepee!! Easy access to glacier and grocery store down the street. Great and easy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loraann W.

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

Incredible getaway in a beautiful setting

This house is dreamy. It was a perfect place for my kids to unwind and enjoy nature. There were numerous fun items in the house from Uno to Volleyball, fire pit to wooded area. It was a great way for our family to bond and have an incredible time. And it is also close to Glacier and Flathead Lake so many other fun things to do while staying there. We left wishing we had another week to stay there. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele E., Glendale

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

Montana wonderland!

The Montana Homestead was perfect for our large 4 family 16 people annual trip. Plenty of space for all. In the country yet minutes away from the grocery store. Well stocked with all the essentials. Lots of outdoor games available. Kathryn was quick to respond to questions and very accommodating. The close proximity to the west entrance of GNP was a bonus. Loved the daily visits with the resident deer and their baby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shar J.

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

Wonderful!

We enjoyed the house and location immensely. Kathryn was super helpful, we LOVED all of the bathrooms, and the beds were comfy. The only downfall which cannot be helped is the sound from the nearby train track. Fortunately, AC upstairs allowed us to sleep with windows closed and kept the train noise out. Overall, a fun experience and great centralized location that allowed us to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Very nice

Nice house with good yard with many outside activities available like campfire, frisbee golf, etc. Saw deer in yard every day! Upstairs was renovated and really nice. Downstairs had older look but nice enough and functional. Downstairs did get a bit warm but upstairs where most of bedrooms are was plenty cool. Big enough our group of 12. Very convenient to grocery and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankita P., NJ, USA

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

Montana Homestead is Amazing!

Montana Homestead is a beautiful property, centrally located and perfectly accommodated our group of 15. The home is warm and well kept - perfect place to come back to after long days outdoor. First level provided the ideal gathering place for all of us to hang out, play board games, cook, eat and the upstairs bedrooms/bathroom were comfortable. Kathryn is a great hostess who made us feel welcomed even before we arrived and she kept in touch with us throughout to make sure we had everything we needed. Amazing place for large groups! You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

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

Amazing location and amazing hosts!

10 Thumbs up! Our stay started when we landed earlier then originally expected and although our check-in was later that day, Kathryn did everything she could to welcome us ahead of time although we didn't ask for it. The house is well equipped with everything needed, from games for young children to volleyball net, smart TV, cosy living room, all that you need in the kitchen and much more. The rooms are lovely with renovated bathrooms all over the house. Lots of activities for all ages in a short distance drive, which completed this experience which marked as an amazing success.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great Homestead Vacation

We had a wonderful stay. We had eight adults that fit very comfortably and enjoyed the fact that two showers can be done at the same time without running out of hot water. We played the golf course across the street and that was beautiful. Columbia Falls allowed us to hit East and West Glacier because the going to the Sun was closed along with Whitefish, Big Fork and fishing on Flathead lake. We had plenty of room to play board games. One of the highlights were the hearing blankets that warmed the very comfortable beds...awesome feeling after a day of hiking. The showers were enormous and the house was stocked with everything! Great job Kathryn
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Adelle H.

Awkward House with Abysmal Customer Servicd

This should really be a one star but the owners (the parents) were really sweet people. First, communication with Khristine (the daughter) was abysmal. I would email her and not hear back for weeks. Then every time I would talk to her it was as if she had never emailed me before and we would have to repeat the details I had already emailed her multiple times. Secondly, the house has an incredibly awkward set up. None of the three restrooms have privacy. One is in a room with saloon doors so you can see the person. The main floor has a closet shutter door so you can see in that one too. The upstairs is just a toilet. It was so uncomfortable!!! Third, we had no privacy as the owners were constantly on the property. If we had wanted to stay with strangers we would have done that. Fourth, the house was dirty when we got there with sand on the floors and linens that hasn't been washed. Fifth, we had to pay an exorbitant cleaning fee. It seemed really high but we paid and moved on. However, when we checked out we still cleaned the entire house just because that's the type of family that we are. When I got back home, Khristine charged me another triple digit amount to replace every washcloth and towel that we used. When I emailed her for photos of the damage, she of course did not reply. I would not recommend this property to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Montana Homestead

Great home for our family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikklena M.

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

Family reunion

We were very impressed with this property. There were 12 of us in total and every one of us were extremely happy. The multiple bathrooms (with on demand hot water) and large bedrooms ensured all were comfortable. The kitchen included extra storage for cold and shelf items which was key for our family to be able to prep and enjoy meals together. The main level does tend to get a bit warm but all bedrooms are kept nice and cool with A/C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Nice home for a large group. Very well stocked. Excellent for gatherings with different age grou

Beautiful cabin home. Very well stocked. Convenient access to Whitefish and Glacier NP. All sorts of games for adults and children to play and relax after a day at GNP. 5 mins to 24 hr grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Montana Homestead is a wonderful place!

It was an amazing stay. The family renting this place makes it so easy to rent, from check in to check out. There is everything you could want at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Amazing property with everything we needed.

A+
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Narasimhan V.

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

Amazing Property

Close to Glacier park. Very nice property. Great outdoor space to hangaround.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., New Iberia, LA, USA

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

Incredible

The place was just perfect and our hostess was courteous and responsive to anything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Sharing Montana with extended family

The owners go above and beyond to make sure everything is thought of. The property is beautiful. So much fun by the camp fire and playing games outside. The house is nicely set up to easily accommodate a large group. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms as well as space to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. We're intending to come back again. All of us are already excited for our next stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Five Star Family Christmas

We had an amazing family Christmas! Love the cozy main living room/dining room that held many hours of visiting, board game playing, puzzles, paper snowflake making and laughter. The fireplace to hold all of the stockings and great corner for our Christmas tree made it a home away from home for everyone. The wonderful kitchen made it possible to create all of our meals including our Prime Rib Christmas dinner with ease for all 16 of us! It was great weekend had by all. Amazing property for large groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan E., Grantsville, UT, USA

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

Wonderful home and great location.

Kathryn has gone out of her way to ensure that you'll have everything you need. The property is amazing and it's both close enough to amenities and far enough away from the city to relax. Wildlife every morning (deer, turkeys, fox), so get up early and enjoy the sunrise from the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Relaxing

Spacious house and property. Great location near Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Price

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My parents, David and Carla Shaffer built the Montana Homestead in the spring of 1977. Providing a home for their eleven children, they had a large garden, raised cows, goats, pigs and even pastured horses for the neighbors. David was a local teacher of mathematics at the junior high, high school and community college. Carla was a stay at home mom and housewife, teaching her children the responsibilities of being hard workers, good work ethic and overall a good citizen in the community. David is now retired and Carla passed away April 2019.

To keep the Homestead is the family, David sold the house to his daughter, Kathryn Price, a life long resident of Columbia Falls. Together with her husband, Darin and their four children they are continuing the family tradition of bringing families together in a comfortable environment while enjoying the many activities that NW Montana has to offer. Renovations have begun to modernize the Homestead without losing its rustic appeal. A large barn is planned for the near future to also host events on site to include family reunions, scrapbook retreats and weddings.

Why they chose this property

This family-friendly property is larger than it seems in the pictures and provides plenty of room to roam through the pasture or wooded walking trails. We offer seasonal outdoor games for group activities and the cabin has lots of room to accommodate large groups. Close to town and amenities you'll be pleasantly surprised at all we have to offer. Plenty of room for everyone in a large group.

What makes this property unique

The Montana Homestead "the cabin" has a special spirit, that you will experience during your stay with us. The cabin is meant for re-grounding yourself, encourages putting down the electronics and spending time with the ones you love in a comfortable, fun environment for everyone.

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English

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