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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Introducing the Ursa Cabin--a recently built modern cabin located across from Glacier National Park's Southern boarder and half-way between West Glacier and East Glacier.
Large east-facing windows look directly into Glacier National Park and the Ole Creek Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views from either the upper or lower decks or spacious living room.
The home includes 3 dedicated bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 large decks, family room (with a TV for movies, TV shows, and games), large living room with 18' ceiling, gas fireplace, fully loaded kitchen (including plates, bowls, cups, mugs, flatware, utensils, and more), gas oven/stove, dishwasher, large refrigerator, microwave oven, high-efficiency front-loading washer and dryer, wireless internet throughout, high-end linens and luxury mattresses and pillows. This home also is a smart home allowing preset and remote control for lighting and appliances.
The home is located walking distance to the historic Izaak Walton Inn (Closed for Summer 2023). Explore miles of trails in the Great Bear Wilderness or venture a hike up Scalplock Mountain near the Walton Ranger Station in Glacier National Park.
Access is easy with parking in the driveway included.
Please note:
1. The home is located in Essex, MT at the southern edge of Glacier National Park between West Glacier and East Glacier. Travel time starting from the home to either town is 30 minutes.
2. The closest airport is Glacier Park International Airport (GPI or FCA depending on who you ask) about an hour away.
3. You CAN arrive via Amtrak via station stop Essex (ESM). The property is a 20-minute walk from the station.
4. There is NO cell phone service. If your phone supports Wi-Fi calling, you likely will be able to receive text messages when connected to Wi-Fi; check with your carrier. A house phone is available for emergency use only. Long-distance calls made during your stay will be billed accordingly.
5. There is strong Wi-Fi throughout the home to support web browsing and email. The backbone has been upgraded to Starlink Satellite Internet which provides sufficient bandwidth for streaming but is not guaranteed. We also provide a large digital library of movies and shows.
6. There is no cable/satellite TV available. If you have a streaming TV subscription, you MAY have success using this instead. There is an included HDMI switch to support personal devices (i.e. game consoles, laptops). Real-time online gaming is NOT supported.
7. The entire home is spray-foam insulated making it extremely noise-resistant. Evening train traffic from Amtrak and BNSF does occur, but noise is minimal inside.
Large east-facing windows look directly into Glacier National Park and the Ole Creek Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views from either the upper or lower decks or spacious living room.
The home includes 3 dedicated bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 large decks, family room (with a TV for movies, TV shows, and games), large living room with 18' ceiling, gas fireplace, fully loaded kitchen (including plates, bowls, cups, mugs, flatware, utensils, and more), gas oven/stove, dishwasher, large refrigerator, microwave oven, high-efficiency front-loading washer and dryer, wireless internet throughout, high-end linens and luxury mattresses and pillows. This home also is a smart home allowing preset and remote control for lighting and appliances.
The home is located walking distance to the historic Izaak Walton Inn (Closed for Summer 2023). Explore miles of trails in the Great Bear Wilderness or venture a hike up Scalplock Mountain near the Walton Ranger Station in Glacier National Park.
Access is easy with parking in the driveway included.
Please note:
1. The home is located in Essex, MT at the southern edge of Glacier National Park between West Glacier and East Glacier. Travel time starting from the home to either town is 30 minutes.
2. The closest airport is Glacier Park International Airport (GPI or FCA depending on who you ask) about an hour away.
3. You CAN arrive via Amtrak via station stop Essex (ESM). The property is a 20-minute walk from the station.
4. There is NO cell phone service. If your phone supports Wi-Fi calling, you likely will be able to receive text messages when connected to Wi-Fi; check with your carrier. A house phone is available for emergency use only. Long-distance calls made during your stay will be billed accordingly.
5. There is strong Wi-Fi throughout the home to support web browsing and email. The backbone has been upgraded to Starlink Satellite Internet which provides sufficient bandwidth for streaming but is not guaranteed. We also provide a large digital library of movies and shows.
6. There is no cable/satellite TV available. If you have a streaming TV subscription, you MAY have success using this instead. There is an included HDMI switch to support personal devices (i.e. game consoles, laptops). Real-time online gaming is NOT supported.
7. The entire home is spray-foam insulated making it extremely noise-resistant. Evening train traffic from Amtrak and BNSF does occur, but noise is minimal inside.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2023
Perfect central location to get to all the Glacier entrances and be away from the crowds of West Glacier. The house is VERY well appointed and you can tell the hosts take pride in their home. The 2 large decks on the first floor are fantastic and the morning sun hits the 2nd floor deck in the morning, best spot for reading a book! We went a couple miles to Goat Lick most evening to see the goats dining. Our family of 5 was extremely happy with this house.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
Glacier was the second half of our western US adventure. Ursa cabin checked all the boxes: great proximity to both east and west glacier, serenity, stunning views, a house with absolutely everything we could need for a comfortable stay with a well-appointed kitchen and lovely decor. On top of all this, our hosts were great communicators and provided a wealth of information at the touch of a screen (literally, as soon as we entered the door!). We felt welcome the minute we arrived. We were also pleasantly surprised just how reasonable the indoor temperatures remained during the ungodly heat in the upper 90s. We would rent this place again in a heartbeat!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
This is our 2nd time staying at Will and Melissa’s place in Essex. It was even better this time around only because we knew how great it was and couldn’t wait to get there. The house is immaculate including the furnishings. It is stocked with everything one can need. The beds are very comfortable, better than home!
The location was great for our plans. Essex has the Isaac Walton Inn with a train stop at it, including great history and just fun to explore. The house is in between the west and east entrances of Glacier National Park so easy to see both sides of the park. Thankful for the internet this time around since we had to get daily passes to enter the park for the Going to the Sun Road. This time however we spent a good portion of our trip up in the Many Glacier area of the park, which does not require a pass. Plan to drive about 2 hours and to arrive at that entrance around 7am during peak season. This area was not as crowded and had some of the best hikes, but be prepared to see some animals close and up front. We cooked breakfast and Dinner at the house and Put a lunch in the coolers/ backpacks. No need to eat out, but there are a few places to go to if you want.
We will definitely be back as soon as our travels can take us there!
Thanks Will and Melissa for a great stay.
Trish & John, and the boys: Josh, PJ & Will
6 / 10Average·Aug 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay here! Centrally located between the east and west entrances of Glacier National Park. Beautiful, clean, comfortable home with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
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9.9Outstanding
(28 Ratings)
"Perfect central location to get to all the Glacier entrances and be away from the crowds of West Glacier. The house is VERY well appointed and you can tell the hosts take pride in their home. The 2 la..."
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