Duck Lake frontage, near Babb,Glacier Park, St. Mary's, Many Glacier,Waterton Pk

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)

House in Glacier National Park, MT

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Our Duck Lake home is a family-friendly, warm and inviting three bedroom (plus 3 more downstairs!) hideaway with all the comforts of home. We (Don and Irene) bought our lake-front lot several years ago as a place to park a camper and enjoy this lovely area alone or with our children and grandchildren. It saddens me to say, that my wonderful, loving husband has graduated to heaven, where his views are much lovelier than Duck Lake.
We loved the view from this lot (the lake to the east, & Glacier Park & Chief Mountain on the west), the neighbors (many professionals from all over the northwest), the fishing ( Duck Lake is one of Montana's premier trout-fishing lakes!), and world class magnificent scenery (Glacier National Park with all of its' outdoor activities) that feeds the soul. God's handiwork and His incomparable creative genius is so evident to us that it is hard to imagine not being totally in awe of this Creator of the wonderful universe! And you can enjoy this paradise without the long lines, and hustle and bustle of crowds of people! We decided to build, then found a nice home to move onto a styrofoam-formed daylight basement on our large lot. The large master bedroom has a king-sized bed, and private bath. This bedroom has a lake view. Bedroom #2 has a four-poster queen bed literally 'fit for a queen'. Bedroom #3 is our "kid's room. It features a queen sized bed. Children's books and family games are stored in the dresser there. In the closet there is a a port-a-cribs, with linens and baby monitor. A full main bath (with heated tile floor) has a tub and shower. A large living room, dining room, and full kitchen complete the main floor. A small laundry area with washer and dryer is next to the kitchen. The walk-out, daylight basement has three more bedrooms, (1 king bed, and 2 queen beds), a bathroom with a shower, and a family room with a sofa, easy chairs and a "game" area with large TV and some electronic games. There is also a connected room with a round table and chairs for board games or puzzles.
As all the homes in this area, we get our water from a well. And as all the homes in the area, the water has a high iron content. A water conditioner, iron filters, and a whole house water filter have been installed, but there is a slight iron smell detectable. This water has been tested by a state-approved lab and is safe for drinking. As per Blackfeet tribal rules only a septic holding tank is allowed on the lakeside. This tank must be pumped when full—so water conservation is appreciated. No drain field is allowed.
Large windows in every room brings the outdoors 'in'. There is a deck on the lakeside accessible from the dining room on the main floor. Another large deck cantilevers the lake shore by the garage area! This is a historic deck--having been "rescued" --re-purposed---from a remodeling project at Yellowstone Park. It graced the front of the Old Faithful lodge for many years. It is fun to think about the thousands of pairs of feet from all across the world that strolled, skipped, or ran across its planks! Watching the sun come up with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate on the deck overlooking the lake couldn't get any better! It is also not uncommon to see wildlife stroll or run across the yard, and certainly always lots of water fowl on the lake, as well as large trout jumping. A word of caution, however. Grizzly & black bears have been sighted on our place. Be bear aware!! (Bear spray in cabinet above clothes dryer) sad to say, recent years have seen the level of the lake receding. We hope abundant slow falls will restore some of that. We no longer can use our little roll-out dock to fish from. 😢 Cows and horses roam this area as well, and a few friendly neighborhood dogs. This is rural Montana, where livestock and wildlife outnumber people! A neighbor down the gravel road even has a tame bison as a pet.
We also have a small area between the house and the lake that is set up with a small fire pit and chairs, and some rustic seating logs where you can build a fire, roast hot dogs, or marshmallows (s'mores! Mm, mm!) get out the guitar and sing "Home on the Range", "How Great Thou Art" or any other tune at the top of your lungs if you should choose to. Neighbors would smile, or maybe even sing with you!
The iron pickets in the front fence were salvaged from the recent construction of the new East Glacier bridge. We love the historic touches to our place! The downstairs king bedroom furniture comes from the Copper King Mansion in Butte, Mt. Some of the artwork on the walls is ufrom a famous actor’s (initials B.A. 😁) home in Big Sky, MT.
A curved driveway around the lakeside can be used for parking vehicles and/or boats, and there is space to park in the front by the road as well.. Glacier National Park is about 15-20 minutes away. Hiking into pristine mountain areas with roaring waterfalls, snowy banks, nonchalant wild game, majestic trees and beautiful delicate flowers is an experience of a lifetime! Seasonal restaurants, small shops, as well as St. Mary's Lake and other attractions are close by as well. Bring warm clothing if you decide to go over the famous 'Going to the Sun' highway, ( a 'must see')! Snow, icy waterfalls and wild flowers, and wild life plus PEOPLE do co-exist nicely here!
We pray that all who come and stay sense the peace we feel when we and friends and family have enjoyed our Duck Lake home. We welcome you to "Big Sky Country", and know you will fall in love with the views and friendly neighbors you will meet. We have an assortment of fishing poles and gear for those who want try casting a few lines (although I do not know enough about fishing gear to make it work properly. You are on your own there! 😁)
Our home is always a “work in progress”—changing and adding decor and amenities. It is located on a gravel road, so do give us some grace if you see a little dust. We work hard to mitigate that.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Glacier National Park, MT

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Host was very accommodating and responsive. Home was roomey, homey and clean. Close to both St Mary’s and Many Glacier. Good base camp. Deer came right up to the fence.
5.0
Aug 2024
This was such a nice place for our home away from home. We couldn't ask for a better host. We enjoyed sunrises on the deck and the convenience of being so close to the east park entrance & Many Glacier. The house is well equipped for cooking at home and the beds were very comfy. The house stayed cool even though there was no ac. There always was a pleasant breeze. We will definitely share your place with others in the future. Until next time!
5.0
Jul 2024
Wow, what a great place to stay for the first half of our Glacier trip! This was literally a home away from home. Irene was great to work with and very helpful. I’ve stay in many Vrbo’s and this was the first time I felt like I was staying at a family member’s house, I could feel the love and memories in the walls. The house more than accommodated my family of 4; my 2 teens loved staying in the downstairs away from mom and dad for downtime when we came back from our hikes. The location of the house is PERFECT. We had fast, easy access to the east entrance of GTTSR and Many Glacier. We even drove up to Waterton for a day which I can’t recommend more! It was gorgeous up there! Just remember to bring your passports (or if they’re under 16 a birth certificate will do). We spent our last half in West Glacier but could have stayed here the whole time, this location is much more desirable than West Glacier in my opinion. If we find ourselves back at Glacier this will be the place we stay again!
5.0
Jul 2024
I have stayed in many vacation rentals over the years but Irene is the best host I have ever had. You can tell she loves the property and loves being a great host. She was available before and during our stay to answer questions to make our trip perfect. We were only a few minutes from Glacier and less than an hour away from Waterton in Canada. This was a vacation that my family of 6 will never forget! Thank you for helping me make lifelong memories with my family.
5.0
Jul 2024
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Lots of space!
5.0
Jul 2024
We had an outstanding time on duck lake. Out the front windows we had a great view of the mountains and off the back deck we enjoyed the lake view with beautiful sunrises!! This house was great for our large group which varied from 6-9 people. Everyone had their own room. The house was well stocked with games and videos. The location with regard to the park was very convenient. We enjoyed many good hikes. The house was well stocked in the kitchen. We had many good meals at the house. It was wonderful!!
5.0
Jun 2024
We had an amazing time. We went mainly to visit glacier park. We wanted to stay on the East side as we liked it more. Perfect location. Has amazing views of the mountains + lake. We had room to spare with all of us (6 adults + 2 kids). The house is great, was everything we needed and then some. We all had an excellent time
5.0
Jun 2024
We had a mix of ages and generations and the stay could not have gone better. Irene was wonderful and SO accommodating and insightful about the area. There was a great peacefulness to the home and the amenities were endless. It was so clean! I would recommend highly. No WiFi was just an added bonus.

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 $325 per night. This rental is $102 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Duck Lake frontage, near Babb,Glacier Park, St. Mary's, Many Glacier,Waterton Pk. 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 Duck Lake frontage, near Babb,Glacier Park, St. Mary's, Many Glacier,Waterton Pk pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Duck Lake frontage, near Babb,Glacier Park, St. Mary's, Many Glacier,Waterton Pk?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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