Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance
About this house rental
Elk Willows Guest Home. Don't wait to book your dates! The Ranch is usually completely booked well before the summer season starts! Reserve your stay now to get the dates you want. Welcome to Paul Ranch Montana! We provide separate, enhanced clean & sanitized accommodations (each with private cooking and bathroom facilities), open areas and an ideal location to allow for social distancing. Contactless check-in & check-out process is in place. Service to your home for fresh towels and garbage removal is available on request in accordance with current guidelines. Ideal vacation lodging: a beautiful ranch setting, apart from the traditional tourist scene, in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. ELK WILLOWS GUEST HOME is one of 4 unique accommodations we offer. All are in a private setting for guests looking for lodging with a personal touch. If your vacation is centered around exploring this unique area, you are within minutes of area activities and attractions. The East Entrance to Glacier Park is 15 minutes away, Many Glacier Valley is 20 minutes, Two Medicine Valley is an hour's scenic drive as is Waterton National Park in Canada. The Ranch is an ideal place to return to after a day of activity; to kick back, relax and plan your next day's adventure. If you prefer time to read, write, photograph or other more solitary pursuits, you will enjoy the space, privacy and inspiring natural ambience. All our vacation rentals offer the serenity, privacy and views that Paul Ranch Montana LLC is famous for. Centrally located for a variety of destinations and pursuits, this premium vacation home is spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained. Each of our residences is personally and individually decorated so you will be in a comfortable home. The spacious kitchen and breakfast bar are perfect for casual meals and the separate dining area offers views of Glacier Park mountains. The living room includes a library and the separate sitting room includes a gas fireplace. The master suite includes a large bathroom with double sinks, garden tub, and oversized shower with seating. The smaller bathroom has a tub/shower combo and single sink. The on site washer/dryer provides an extra convenience. Service is available for trash removal and exchanging towels on request in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. A large deck off the front door offers mountain views of Glacier Park that are beyond belief and is a perfect place to dine, to start your day with morning coffee or to end your evening relaxing and viewing wildlife that inhabit the property. A large open field invites an evening stroll; equipment is on hand for outdoor games and activities. This is a plus for families traveling with children. If you would like to reserve 1 night in-between existing reservations, please inquire. Even though a two-night minimum is listed, we like to fill those 1-night vacancies whenever possible. RANCH MONTANA PAUL LLC proudly announces it has been accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader into the new GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S. WILD HEART REFUGE, comprised of 155 acres, has been set aside on the Ranch as a wildlife refuge. The commitment of Paul Ranch Montana is to leave acreage undisturbed to support indigenous wildlife that live on, give birth on and migrate across the land. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER LODGING CHOICES which include our newest addition 3 bedroom/2 bath vacation rental (Meadowlark Meadows Guest Home, VRBO # 486340), our economical 2 bedroom/1 bath vacation rental (Wagon Wheel Guest Home, VRBO # 251044) and our no-frills historic bunkhouse (Chaps & Spurs Historic Bunkhouse, VRBO # 646810). This home is pet-free. Water and pasture available if traveling with horses On-site caretakers will ensure your stay is exceptional with personalized attention to detail. Enjoy the mountain views, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and the sounds of nature. Enjoy the alpacas who inhabit the property… they are such curious, mystical creatures. We are adjacent to a wetlands conservation area which provides a great area for birding. Keywords: Home, Vacation Rental, House
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(93 Reviews)
5.0
The Elk Willows is a nicely furnished, clean and dramatically-located lodging with incredible views in three directions, including S over Glacier National Park. The Paul Ranch is fairly isolated from basic necessities such as groceries (especially organic) and gas for your car. $5.25 per gallon at the one gas station within 40 miles. Nevertheless, the setting of Elk Willows and the proximity to the 3 E side entrances to Glacier National Park makes staying here a no brainer, at least for us. Not everyone’s cup of tea, though.
4.0
Location, location, location. This property is so conveniently located to Many Glacier and St Mary village. It's also a pretty quick drive over to Two Medicine. When the East side does not offer as many lodging options, the Paul Ranch is a great alternative. This particular location is large enough to accommodate a decent size family. The unit itself is surprisingly huge. My only critiques lie with the bugs that flew in the house, particularly large horse flies and moths, the difficulty in finding the driveway up to the actual location without much help at night when checking in, and the lack of free roaming alpacas during our stay. We were able to see them on the last day driving out. Other than that, the property was actually pretty good with an offering of beautiful sunrises. The beds were comfortable, the aesthetic was very genuinely Native American, and the unit itself offered so many little perks such as toiletries, laundry pods, spices, and every small appliance you could ask for. I paid for the jetpack to get extra Wi-Fi service while out there however, I never even needed to connect to the Wi-Fi let alone the jetpacks. I got great service through Verizon while I was there. I did find it to be a little overpriced for the overall quality but, I guess you're paying for the location. I would definitely consider staying here again.
5.0
A group of 6 of us women stayed at this wonderful house for 3 nights. We were greeted coming and going each day by a small herd of cattle and the Llama and alpacas. Larry was quick to respond to all of our questions and even when we had a minor issue. The home was very clean, as pictured and had plenty of room for us to spread out into. It is a drive back onto a large farm which is easy to find by daylight--make sure you know your landmarks or GPS to find it at night! :) It was nice to have laundry access after hiking 6 days in National Glacier Park. It is perfectly located to access Many Glacier and the East Entrance as well as a mere 15 minutes to Waterton Canada.
5.0
Lots of space for the six adults we had in group.quiet and gorgeous views of a different nature than within the park.Easy ,quick drive to East entrance.All in party said beds comfortable,enough towels provided.Decor is as shown in pics,so be prepared for 70's and 80's.Recommend Two Sisters cafe for eating out.After people packed GNP,all loved coming back to the quiet and views and space to spread out.
5.0
This property was perfect for our group.
Very comfortable and quiet with easy access to Glacier NP. We had everything we needed and we would have loved to stay longer had there been availability.
5.0
We were unsuccessful in snagging a room in a GNP hotel so this was a great alternative. Plenty of room. Quiet. Short drive to eastern park entrances.
5.0
Wonderful views! Comfortable accommodations. Very close to the eastern parts of Glacier. Loved the alpacas on site.
5.0
Loved our stay and only wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the peace and quiet of the ranch. Immaculate, comfortable and spacious for our family of five. Perfect location to explore East Glacier- St Mary and Many entrances are so close! Host was so considerate and helpful communication was appreciated. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
we really enjoyed the ranch. It is a very good place to stay with the friends and family . Convenient location 20 to 30 minutes to go to Saint Mary and many glacier.
5.0
This is a bird watcher's paradise! It is a short drive to Glacier Park.
The home has lovely large windows to let in lots of light and showcase the great views.
4.0
Property manager very responsive, location excellent (close to Many Glacier entrance)…very helpful with information about the area. We hope to return to this area one year to explore this area more and both my husband and I agree we would return to this listing.
5.0
I’m late to post this, but our family of four, including two freshman college bound teens, absolutely loved our 5 night stay at the Elk Willow house on the Paul Ranch last summer! The location was unbeatable . It is a prime location for wildlife viewing right from the front porch , and convenient to Many Glacier and the East entrance to Glacier National Park. Our family loved having so much space to spread out and the tranquility of the ranch while still being close to everything that we needed. We made unforgettable memories here and hope to return one day.
5.0
I wish I could give these hosts 10 stars! They went above and beyond to make sure that we didn’t have any interruptions in our plans, but more on that later. The owners/hosts are close by., Everyone has their own space. The house is situated up on the hill, by a beautiful grove of aspen trees. Sitting on the porch in the evenings was very peaceful as you can just enjoy the birdsong and rustle of the aspens. The surrounding vistas were quite breathtaking.
The house itself had plenty of windows, lots of natural light. The bedrooms also had blackout blinds to block out the early summer sun (if you so choose). The kitchen was well stocked with kitchen utensils, pots & pans. A large damper on our plans had our hosts not been so resourceful & friendly. They were very helpful and accommodating to make sure that we didn’t have to cancel any of our plans. They referred us to an auto shop in Browning (just in case anyone else needs such services) that had us in and out within 30 minutes. Tire patched and ready to continue on with our explorations!
I would absolutely recommend staying here and I hope that when we next visit Montana we can stay on this property again. Simply wonderful!
5.0
The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The views are spectacular. It’s a bit remote but we enjoyed that. The property manager, Larry, was terrific — taking care of a burned out light bulb, chatting about life in northeastern Montana, and even calling me when I forgot a bag on the porch. We were thoroughly pleased that we choose to stay at Paul Ranch (the Elk Wilows site).
5.0
Great location. Beautiful views. Quick access to Many Glaciers at Glacier NP. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable. I absolutely recommend this rental.
5.0
Love the ranch setting including all the ranch animals.
Spectacular sunset viewing with the mountains.
Very clean and bright !!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Paul Ranch. Check in was smooth with the home ready at 3PM. The house was clean and was conveniently located 20 minutes away from the Many Glacier region of Glacier Nat’l Park. The first night we had issues with the washer not working and a clogged bathroom drain but both issues were resolved the next day (they replaced the washer). I really appreciate their prompt action. There were also beautiful views at sunrise and sunset.
5.0
Great location. Clean
5.0
The home in Paul's Ranch sits atop a hill with great views of sunsets and GNP mountains. Clean, comfy, and spacious home although dated decor like carpet in master bath. Great outdoor deck to view those sunsets and wildlife (we saw a bear ramble across the field and several elk). Check in was super easy and the property manager was prompt in responding. Only short 6-7 minute ride to Many Glacier road or 15 minutes to Going to Sun Road. Would stay here again for sure.
4.0
We loved the prairie to the mountains view of the property. The property is as advertised. Its location made travel to the Many Glaciers entrance and the Waterton National Park in Canada an ideal place from which to explore the two parks.
5.0
Loved our stay
Super easy checkin and check out. Owners checked in on us to see if we needed anything but because of the scarcity of wifi it was difficult to reach them. Luckily they provide so much in their home that there was nothing we really needed. The house was clean, secluded and spacious. Perfect for our family of six. The alpacas were an extra little treat to all the other wildlife we were able to see just on their property alone. Overall everyone loved their stay and I heard no complains aside from the mattresses in the “kids” room. But we had grown adults on those kid mattresses. Thank you a great place to enjoy Glacier.
5.0
Excellent stay at Paul Ranch
We stayed at Paul Ranch last week. It's a very nice property, with nice amenities and excellent location. We could see sunrise and sunset right from the dining table.
Only 15-20 minutes to St Mary entrance. Will highly recommend.
5.0
The ranch is absolutely beautiful. The house has everything you need and all the beds and furniture are very comfortable.
5.0
Top of the hill!
Elk Willows is located on the top of a hill just in front of a beautiful meadow and forest. Birds, deer, fox, bear - we saw them all, and heard a moose call as well. Very quiet, comfortable, and everything you need is provided. Hosts are very responsive. One of the best places we've stayed! Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful and relaxing
This place is awesome...not far from anything and so quiet and peaceful
5.0
Great place. Everything as pictured in photos. Nice to be so close to the park.
5.0
We jumped the season by visiting in mid May when many of the roads in the park and services were not yet open. I would love to come back to this wonderful property later in the summer.
10.0
We jumped the season by visiting in mid May when many of the roads in the park and services were not yet open. I would love to come back to this wonderful property later in the summer.
5.0
Weather in East Glacier
We jumped the season by visiting in mid May when many of the roads in the park and services were not yet open. I would love to come back to this wonderful property later in the summer.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
We had a great visit to the Many Glacier area, Paul Ranch was a great location and the property and house was very homey.
5.0
It was a fantastic stay - this property deserves a top rating because of the cleanliness and spaciousness. Would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the Glacier area - it is so close to all that the area has to offer, and the owners really take care of the property.
5.0
Beautiful location!!! Everything was very clean and all the essentials were there! I felt like I was at a home away from home!!! I would to stay here again and would recommend it to my friends!
5.0
Beautiful setting with comfortable seating and beds.
5.0
Enjoyed our home base as we were enjoying Many Glaciers!
This large home was well stocked and comfortable! One of the evenings while enjoying our time on the deck we saw 3 elk in the back yard! Beautiful! We will recommend this home to our family and friends! Kathy
5.0
Excellent location for Many Glacier Area
We had a great visit to the Many Glacier area, Paul Ranch was a great location and the property and house was very homey.
5.0
A perfect stay!
Beautiful location!!! Everything was very clean and all the essentials were there! I felt like I was at a home away from home!!! I would to stay here again and would recommend it to my friends!
5.0
The house was perfect for visiting the east side of Glacier. We had fun visiting the horses and alpaca with our grandson. House very clean with most things you will need. Be aware there is no air conditioning and the house took a little while to cool down in the evening. We knew this ahead of time from the listing and unusual warm weather in Montana. Excellent response from property manager when we needed things.
5.0
Comfort!
Beautiful setting with comfortable seating and beds.
5.0
Very nice property on a ranch near St. Mary's and Many Glacier. The house is roomy and very quiet and secluded on the ranch. Convenient access to Many Glacier and St. Mary's. The hosts are very helpful if you have questions. There are only a handful of restaurants around the area (it may be because East Glacier was closed last summer) and just a small general store, so make sure to take the owners advice and buy groceries before you get there. They have a well stocked kitchen and a grill so you can cook or reheat meals.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Glacier National Park?
The average price for a rental in Glacier National Park is R 5,286 per night. This rental is R 3,647 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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