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

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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
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Guests appreciated the spaciousness, cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful views, and proximity to Glacier National Park. They enjoyed the peacefulness, comfortable beds, and attentiveness of the hosts.
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5.0
Sep 2024
This is a great sized home. We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoyed our stay here!
5.0
Sep 2024
We are a group of extended-family members who found this house a mostly-perfect home away from home for our GNP vacation! Location, number of bedrooms, comfortable beds, wonderful owner communications, nicely stocked kitchen, views!, lovely deck, large dining table, plenty of seating and gathering places, plenty of parking spots, all of which went into making it just right for us. The water storage tank alarm sounded at an inconvenient time for us, leaving us having to curtail water usage through Saturday evening and Sunday before the pumper could get there to take care of it on Monday morning. I certainly understand having rules around a lake. If there was a way to make sure one didn’t lose a whole day to the storage tank issue, we would happily book here again! The owner is lovely and responsive and the house, itself, was absolutely PERFECT!
5.0
Sep 2024
The proximity to St Mary and Many Glacier (20ish mins in either direction) was a game changer for our Glacier NP trip! Irene’s home is very cozy with plenty of living space, beautiful lake views from the two patios, and a well stocked kitchen. The beds were very comfortable as well. Self-check in was seamless, although be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the sign, as the area is remote and not well lit so it’s easy to miss the house when arriving after dark. The water does have a strong iron taste/smell (as expected), but it wasn’t intolerable for most of us. The newly installed wifi was very strong and stable! The pantry and fridge had a bigger stock of spices and condiments than I predicted which was a nice surprise; that said some of the pantry items are quite past prime so it would be good to clear those out more regularly. The house did have some minor maintenance issues during our stay that Irene made us aware of and some of the fixtures and corners could be dusted a bit more thoroughly, but overall we had everything we needed for a smooth, comfortable stay. Irene was very communicative before, during, and after our stay. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Aug 2024
The check in process was difficult because we did not have cell or internet service (which we knew) but everyone should make copies of Irene's emails. The smell of the tap water is an issue. However she supplied us with plenty of bottled water (which was greatly appreciated)..
5.0
Aug 2024
Irene's home on Duck Lake was the perfect place for our group of 4 adults to come home to each night after a full day at Glacier National Park. The house was very clean, has ral bedrooms with comfortable beds, a very well stocked kitchen, and a lovely deck overlooking Duck Lake. We sat outside a couple nights enjoying the starry sky and the quiet at the end of the day. Irene made sure to leave everything we would need. There were coolers for a picnic lunch along with cold packs in the freezer, fishing poles and equipment to use at the lake, pantry items, spices, and ziplock bags, foil, and containers to use. You could easily cook your own meals if you brought food from a grocery store. There were all the pots, pans, and utensils you needed. We cooked a meal one night and ate out around the Park the other nights. Irene was readily available to answer any questions. The house now hto WiFi and we were able to text and make some phone calls from the master bedroom. I would highly recommend Irene's home and Irene as a host. She tried to think of everything we'd need as a guest in her home to make sure our vacation was the best time in Montana. The house is very close to the entrance at Many Glacier. You still have to drive a way into the park to get to Many Glacier Hotel, but this is as close as you can get without staying at the lodge. We were hiking the Grinnell Glacier hike and spent another day hiking trails around Many Glacier. We also spent 2 days at St. Mary'y questionsmy
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!

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 $312 per night. This rental is $115 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?

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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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