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Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier

Riverfront vacation home in Essex with kitchen

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In the heart of Essex, MT, Bear Den offers a cozy retreat. Located halfway between East and West Glacier, it's an ideal spot to rest and recharge for your adventures in the park or Great Bear Wilderness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier

Bear Den (cabin) is located in Essex, MT halfway between East and West Glacier. It's a great place to rest and fuel up for your adventures either in the park or in the Great Bear Wilderness.
Absolutely no pets.
There are hiking maps available too.
The cabin has everything you need for your stay, we do provide towels, shampoo, conditioner. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances.
The outside pictures will be posted in spring.
Please note there is no cell service from West Glacier to East Glacier and most of the park too.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
There is a larger garbage can inside the shed which in not locked if you need it.
Please double check for personal items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Essex, MT

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 6 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Silver Staircase Falls - 14 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Glacier Anglers - 18 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Glacier National Park - 22 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Lake McDonald - 26 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 8 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tavern at Stanton Lake Trail - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪DormHouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Walton Ranger Station and within 20 mi (32 km) of Silver Staircase Falls and Glacier Anglers. Glacier National Park and Alberta Tourist Information Center are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Entire Bear Den (cozy cabin) close to Glacier Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay close to Glacier. Beautiful area! Host was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin! Everything was clean and neat. The location is made it easy to get to either side of the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Located in a quiet location close to Glacier Park. Had all the essentials you would need. Great communication, decor matched the atmosphere and was just adorable. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communications for questions. Property was great. Would stay again and recommend to anyone. Great distance from west entrance to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista V.

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

Cute cabin!

Easy access to the West and East entrances was perfect! Cabin was as described, a little older but comfortable and quaint! Would definitely recommend and loved the bear motif!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Utah Bro A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was flawless, easy and communicative. Kitchen facilities was supportive, working and in great order.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay in this cabin. Kitchen was well equipped for anything you need for cooking. Coffee and tea, as well as a good selection of spices were provided. Outside propane BBQ grill was nice to have available. Very convenient location for access to the Apgar west entrance or the Two Medicine lake east entrance to the park. We would definitely stay at the Bear Den again if we come back to Glacier!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and cute cabin with all that you need. Accurate description. I shld’ve done better research using this as base for Glacier as it is FAR from many glacier and st mary which is where I spent most of my time. Easy to communicate with owners and very nice cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host answered any questions we had quickly, was very helpful. There was a binder in the cabin with all kinds of info on the park, trail distances, local food in surroundibg towns, it came in handy!! Cabin was very clean and cozy and it was well stocked with ammenities. Thank you, this made our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit is very clean and comfortable. The bedding was super comfortable. Location is 1/2 way between East and West Glacier. Not many dining options nearby, but unit is fully stocked for preparing meals at home. It is well stocked and nicely appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dustin h.

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

Great Rustic Stay

Every nice and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Armond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was cozy and comfortable. It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect location to see both sides of Glacier
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Visit to Glacier with Bear Den as our Base

It was great- and the host was so wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

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

Good location

It’s a quaint little cabin half way between east and west glacier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christie W.

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

Cabin experience

I like the location especially when you want quiet after the tourist in Glacier Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skyler S.

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

Perfect

The cabin was in perfect location and was a great price!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie B.

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

Little cabin in the woods. .

Enjoyed this cabin for just the 2 of us. Perfect size, cozy, warm and inviting. Love the bear motif! Great location between West & East Glacier. Owner very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Sellersburg, IN

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

Great Place

The house was in a great location for visiting both the west and east sides of Glacier National Park. The house had everything that we needed. Highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sascha R.

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

Quiet little cabin

Cute cabin. It was just what we needed for our stay. They had maps and recommendations for hikes and things to do and places to eat in a book. Even had bear spray so we didn’t have to buy any.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patti N.

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

Cabin in the woods

Comfortable bed, nice fire circle, well provisioned kitchen. Enjoyed the welcoming booklet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cabin with well equipped kitchen. Owners kept in touch to ensure that we had what we needed. Good info about local hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

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

Cute cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin! We were thankful for the air conditioner and had a lovely evening grilling burgers and sipping wine by the fire pit. It was nicely placed about halfway between West and East Glacier.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason A.

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

Nice little cabin in the woods!

Very comfortable and nicely appointed cabin in the woods. Bed was very comfy! Furniture was great. Stayed 3 nights and cooked all meals. Kitchen and grill were great! Close enough to Glacier. Only two wall heaters. Took a little to get used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

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

Comfy Cabin

Nice property with a relaxing feel. Spacious for the two of us. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. Quiet, wooded neighborhood. Able to use wi-fi . We enjoyed our time at the Bear Den.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023