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INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD

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3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD

One of a kind vacation!

Staying inside the park enables you to get ahead of the crowds, avoid long lines entering the park and no reservation/ticket is needed for the Going-to-the -Sun Road.

Shorefront cabin on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. Charming log home on a private beach with the rugged Rocky Mountains outside your window. Wake to Mt Stanton, Mt Vaught reflected in the iridescent water of Lake McDonald.

Spend dreamy summer days lounging on the deck under an umbrella basking in the beauty of scenic Glacier National Park or partake in the endless recreational possibilities at your doorstep.

Stroll on the Trail of the Cedars or hike the pristine forest to Sperry Chalet. Tour spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road, stopping at Logan Pass, the Continental divide, capture Triple Divide Peak and abundant wildlife for photographic memories. Hike the Highline Trail to historic Granite Park Chalet with breathtaking vistas traversing sheer sedimentary rocks below the Garden Wall.

After a day exploring the nearby natural wonders, enjoy the sunset in privacy at your own beach with a glass of wine and dinner sizzling on the BBQ.
From your bedroom window awaken to majestic peaks reflected on deep blue clear waters of Lake McDonald. Stroll over to Lake McDonald Lodge for a cup of coffee enjoying company in front of the grand fireplace. Take a boat tour on the Desmit or paddle along the shore for a close-up intimate experience with nature.

As the park's natural beauty seeps into your breath, settle into an evening at the cabin in front of the fire, reading, playing games/cards or watching a video. Cabin life beckons you to let go and relax within the cozy atmosphere decorated with original oil paintings and historic photographs.

For an unforgettable holiday explore the many activities in and around Glacier: from Huckleberry Festivals to mountain biking; from art festivals to helicopter tours; from guided naturalist talks to white water rafting; from fishing & boating to wildlife viewing; from photographic wonders to shopping in trendy Whitefish.

A week won't be enough time to enjoy it all and a return visit will be on the calendar. A vacation place emblazoned on your memory for its pristine wilderness adventures and picturesque wilderness experience. Find the magic in Glacier National Park!

Because we have neighbors and we want to be good neighbors we limit the number of people on the property to 2 people who are not registered guests.




Keywords: One of a kind vacation
Shorefront cabin on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park!
Charming log cabin on private beach with the rugged Rocky Mountains outside your window

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Cabin Inside Glacier National Park

About the neighborhood

Map
West Glacier, MT

What's nearby

  • Sperry Trailhead - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake McDonald - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Glacier National Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Hidden Lake - 46 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station - 23 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jammer Joe's Grill and Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lucke's Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins and Motor Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Avalanche Creek - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sperry Trailhead and Lake McDonald. Johns Lake Trailhead and Trout Lake Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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INSIDE GNP only 4 weeks left. Unique historic lakefront cabin on Lake McD Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier cabin paradise
Wonderful cabin on Lake McDonald
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacial Bliss
Beautiful location in Glacier National Park
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
What a great property with spectacular views and easy access to everything Glacier has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Park gem
Incredible place and being able to stay in the park is such a giant plus if you are a hiker. Everything in the cabin works and communication with Char was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LakeMcdonald Cabin
The Cabin's location is amazing with views of LakeMcdonald that do not dissapoint and easy access that all that Glacier has to offer. Lots of fun with family and friends over the two week stay. Char was great to work with and very responsive. A Great vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation rental
The location and views are unbelievable. Charlene was immediately available to answer any questions we had. Couldn’t have been happier. Hope to stay here again in the next few years!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location on Lake McDonald!
Charlene was great to work with! We had our own designated parking spot for the week which was great for loading and unloading the vehicle. We were completely smitten with the lovely views of the lake from our large bedroom windows. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. It was such a relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K., West Peoria, IL 61604

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location on Lake McDonald
We LOVED being able to sit on the deck and enjoy our view of Lake McDonald! Being inside the park is a big plus - we had a head start on the crowds as we started our adventure each day. Char was excellent in responding to us and information provided in the cabin was helpful. We enjoyed our stay in this rustic cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake McDonald Paradise
We were so excited when we walked into the cabin! It's beautiful, has great amenities and has a view that you can't replace!! I can't describe lying in bed in the morning with the view of the mountains...other than phenomenal! I loved going out on the dock and doing stretches in the morning and drinking coffee. Char was an amazing host and had great communication!! She was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L., Watertown, WIsconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Getaway
GNP is already a spectacular place and the Hummel cabin made the week of extraordinary!! The cabin is exactly as described and more. It has such charm and the boathouse deck was a fantastic place to unwind in the evening and watch the sunsets! The location gave us a great advantage to getting to our hiking spots ahead of the crowd!!! Thank you, Char, for sharing your “little piece of heaven “ with us! Pat, Dan and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Lake McDonald
Our family of 6 (dad, mom, 2 college aged, and 2 high school aged kids) had a fantastic time staying at this cabin despite some rainy days and the park only being partially open. We had some great hikes, rented kayaks and bikes, and Did some fishing. Highlights included white water rafting, seeing a baby moose, a few eagles, many deer, and beautiful scenery. Such a great location for a cabin! The fireplace worked great to keep us warm. We enjoyed using the deck and grill on sunny days, as well as the cards and DVDs on rainy days. Would highly recommend this cabin and hope to return some time in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect family vacation
This rental is fantastic! A hidden gem inside a miracle of a park. Our family stayed for a week and had an incredible experience while there. Communication with the host(Char) was terrific throughout the planning stages and while visiting. You can’t beat the location, and the advantages of staying inside the park are tremendous. It’s a quick drive up to Logan Pass, and it was easy for us to make breakfast AND still get up there for a parking spot. If you wanted to sleep in, the shuttle pick up is a very short walk from this cabin. There is nothing better than relaxing on the boat house deck after a day in the park. There was plenty of room for a family of five, and we had the luxury of cooking meals while visiting this magnificent place. We absolutely loved our time there, and the kids already mentioned what they wanted to do for a return trip in the future. We are so thankful to find this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy cabin in the heart of Glacier
Our family really enjoyed our stay here - the cabin is well equipped and meets all your basic needs in addition to providing access to the lake/beach and some gorgeous views. The lakefront deck is large but could use some cozier furniture for relaxing and sunning ( basic chairs and a picnic table only on there at thia point); providing a kayak and a paddle board would also be awesome as these are difficult to rent from the nearby lodge ( small availabilyty and large demand, at least in the high season). The septic system at the cabin was a bit touchy ( we ended up using the bathrooms at the adjacent motel amd across the road part of the time) and the kitchen has a leaky sink at present. Of note: the cabin is very closely adjacent (without compromising to the intimate setting) to the Macdonald Motel, so for larger groups can be combined with renting a motel room or two and still allow your group to vacation together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Loved being there during fire season.
We were lucky enough to be there during the Howe Ridge fire. I say that because the cottage was open but there were no park guest services at Lake McDonald. To us, that meant we had the lake to ourselves! There was no traffic, all we had was the lake, the fantastic view and solitude. Of course the amenities in the cottage met all our needs. The third day the Going to the Sun road opened up all the way to St Mary's to privately owned vehicles. Wow! We joined everyone going all the way to St Mary's and back. Such an unbelievable road, carved out of rock. Anyway, being at the cottage with the road open but all park services closed at the Lake McDonald Lodge area was still great to us. There were few people parking and wandering around the lodge complex hoping to get inside the buildings but overall, no one came to our end of the complex. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Port Ludlow, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
We were a group of four adults who stayed here the week before Labor Day. This rustic well-furnished cabin is my idea of heaven. Comfortable leather chairs. A lake view from the bedroom. It is well-loved, but was immaculate when we arrived. Wifi worked very well for us, all appliances worked, beds & linens comfortable, enough hot water. There is plenty of kitchen ware, ranging from clearly recent purchases to well-used items. As noted by another reviewer, the dryer takes an extra cycle...we didn't do much laundry, but having the washer/dryer was a great convenience. We were lucky with the weather and swam every day (be brave!). The location is priceless - within the park, easy walking distance to Lake Mcdonald Lodge and the little camp store. The hiking shuttle picks up across from the store and the Red Bus Tours from the lodge. The boathouse deck is amazing in the afternoon sun. We had great communication with the owner; directions were clear & no issues with key code. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on Lake McDonald **Excellent location**
This property was the perfect location for our family to use as a home base for Glacier National Park. The only only con for us is that the bedroom with 2 single beds in it is actually a sun room turned into bedroom. Char was the perfect host! Communication was top notch! I would 100% stay here again! said, I would 100% stay here again, again, and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
The location of this cabin can’t be beat. Being inside the park and not needing a vehicle reservation or having to wait in line to get in the park was really great. It was very convenient being able to walk to the lodge, camp store, horse stable, and shuttle stop. The views from inside the cabin and on the deck almost feel unreal, and we were so thankful to have our own private place to hang out right on Lake McDonald.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buck List Trip at Lake McDonald
Char was amazing! She was communicative and really helpful through the initial booking all through our stay. The cabin is clean, comfortable and perfectly located near a general store, the Lodge and a couple restaurants, but it’s also remote and quiet and private. The views are stunning, sitting on the deck out to the lake was a major highlight and we experienced many sunrises and sunsets! The bedrooms are roomy and awesome views from each, there are two bathrooms and that was great for six of us. The cabin has all the things you’d need, kitchen items, towels, bedding, grill, washer/dryer etc. this was my bucket list trip and you helped make this dream trip come true. My heart is still in Glacier/MT and I will be back one day hopefully soon! I highly recommend Char and her beautiful cabin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M., Fredericksburg, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view
The cabin on Lake McDonald was very comfortable and well equipped. The large family room with a nice fireplace was a great place to spend time together at night. The weather allowed us to enjoy the outside deck and have dinner there. The view and sunsets were amazingly. We would definitely stay in the cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

herb D., Park Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accomodations!
Convenient location to all that is Glacier! Lovely comfortable place just as advertised with all of the amenities that make it a joy. Cocktails and/or dinner on the deck overlooking Lake McDonald is the perfect way to end the day after some challenging hiking! Highly recomended! Herb
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Perfect house
Avoid the hour long lines to get in the park. No park reservation required. Stay in a house on beautiful Lake McDonald with a deck that overlooks the lake and mountains with all the comforts of home. Need I say more ? Thanks Char ! Keep my number for The Boathouse please !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Our trip was amazing! Char is an excellent host and communicator. The cabin is a gem! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Great house and host! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glacier National Park
The property exceeded our expectations. Plenty of room for six women on a reunion get together. The week went by too quickly!,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
I saw this cabin overlooking Lake McDonald on my last trip to GNP and saved the VRBO number for my next trip. Being able to rent a house inside the park with this amazing location and view is what makes this place so special. Our family of 6 had a great time and enjoyed evening sunsets over the Lake after great days of hiking. The property owner, Charlene, was incredibly helpful and responsive. Hope to come back to this cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022