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A lodge with a covered outdoor seating area, a fire pit, and a stone patio.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a cozy seating area.
A wooden interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.
A log cabin kitchen with a granite island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden bar stools.
A log cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 184500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Whitefish, MT
  • Place, Majestic Valley Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Bank Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whitefish

Located in Whitefish, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of North Valley Hospital and Majestic Valley Arena. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Glacier Bank Park.

What's nearby

  • Majestic Valley Arena - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Glacier Bank Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Northern Pines Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Riverside Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Whitefish Theatre Company - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 10 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Nite Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Midway Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goat Haunt Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spencer & Co - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds

Walking Bear Lodge – Private Whitefish Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, 5BR/5BA Near Glacier


Spacious Log Home with 2 Kitchens, 4 Fireplaces & Room to Relax

Plenty of room for your group to spread out, whether you're traveling with 10 or up to 18 guests. Walking Bear Lodge offers the perfect balance of togetherness and privacy on 5 peaceful acres just minutes from downtown Whitefish and Glacier National Park.

Designed for families, couples, and groups traveling together, this custom log home makes it easy to relax, reconnect, and enjoy Montana in comfort. Pet-friendly so you can bring FIDO

Why Guests Love Staying Here

✔ 5 bedrooms & 5 full bathrooms — space and comfort for your group
✔ 11 separate beds including 2 king suites, 3 queens, and 6 XL twins
✔ Optional sleeper sofa for added flexibility if needed
✔ 4 fireplaces for cozy Montana evenings
✔ 2 fully equipped kitchens — ideal for large groups
✔ Private hot tub & fire pit under the stars
✔ 3 covered porches and a covered patio with grill — ideal for relaxing, dining, and enjoying Montana’s outdoors in any season
✔ Multiple living areas for gathering and spreading out
✔ 5-acre setting with room to relax and play

The Space

Walking Bear Lodge is thoughtfully designed for group travel, offering 5,000 sq ft of living space with warm log interiors, high ceilings, and comfortable gathering areas.

Sleeping is designed for comfort and flexibility:

2 King Suites (private bathrooms)
3 Queen Beds
6 XL Twin Beds (great for kids or flexible group setups)
Optional queen sleeper sofa for additional space if needed

11 separate beds give your group plenty of flexibility.

Having 5 full bathrooms makes mornings and evenings easy — especially for larger groups.

Designed for Groups

With two full kitchens, multiple living areas, and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces, your group can spend time together while still enjoying privacy when needed.

Large great room with stone fireplace
Lower-level lounge with walk-out access
4 TVs for movies and downtime
Plenty of seating for meals and conversation
Outdoor Living

Enjoy Montana’s natural beauty right outside your door:

Soak in the private hot tub
Gather around the fire pit for s’mores
Relax on 3 covered porches and multiple decks
Grill and dine on the covered patio

The open space and layout make it ideal for families and groups to enjoy time outdoors.

Location – Close to Everything
5 minutes to downtown Whitefish (restaurants, shops, events)
20 minutes to Whitefish Mountain Resort (skiing & summer activities)
25 minutes to Glacier National Park

Enjoy easy access to top attractions while staying in a quiet, private setting.

Perfect For
Family vacations
Groups of couples
Wedding guests and events
Ski trips and Glacier adventures
Retreats and getaways with space to relax
A Comfortable Group Experience
Golf trips ( near 4 courses)

Walking Bear Lodge is designed to make group travel easy — with space to spread out, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and thoughtful amenities throughout.

Whether you're planning an active Montana adventure or a relaxing retreat, you'll have everything you need for a memorable stay.

Book Your Whitefish Getaway

Enjoy the space, comfort, and location that make Walking Bear Lodge a favorite for families and groups visiting Whitefish and Glacier National Park.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

There will be an additional charge of $200 if there is any pet waste found on the property. Please inspect yard upon arrival. Can and shovel provided.
No firearms can be discharged on the property they must remain unloaded and stored during your stay.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additional fee of $150/pet 2 max.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Porta crib and high chair available

Events

No events allowed
Not allowed if total # of guests exceeds 20

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside.

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
Note from host: Not allowed if total # of guests exceeds 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier Park Whitefish House
Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier House
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Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier
Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier Park Whitefish House
Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier House
Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier Park Whitefish
Rustic Charm-pure Luxury Glacier
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Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property family enjoyed it greatly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing in every way. I wish we had stayed the rest of the week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house/lodge, the owners were great, and the location was awesome too, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and amazing communication with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place in a great location. House had most things we could possibly need including firewood. Excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfectly set up for our family. We know from past experiences that 5 bathrooms is wonderful! The hot tub was used every night. Our grands range from 23 to 5 months - everyone enjoyed your cabin. The kitchen was perfectly stocked- the griddle was super handy for breakfasts. Luann was great to work with and always answered any questions. The location turned out to be perfect for the activities we had planned. We would definitely recommend this for other families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, responsive manager, lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house, well supplied. Even had bear spray. They got the high chairs we needed and the pack and plays, and supplied fishing poles when requested. It’s a little further to Glacier NP than I was thinking but very convenient to airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and than some! Perfect size for our family of 16. A great hub for our winter vacation. Kitchen was stocked the best of any vrbo ive ever had. The host LuAnn was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exactly as described on the listing and provided a wonderful place to call home during our trip to Montana and Glacier National Park. The location was great because it was only 10 minutes to the town of whitefish and 25 minutes to the west entrance of glacier national Park. The kitchen is fully stocked, the hot tub was great, and a nice yard for my kids to play in was ideal.I also felt the price was fair so all in all it was a great stay. We were blessed to be able to stay at this nice home for a week. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home! We had an incredible time in whitefish!!!! Kitchen is well stocked - plenty of space for the entire family!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

The property was very clean. We loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All fine. Host stayed very responsive and answered any questions and was supportive when our flight out was cancelled. Pictures were accurate. It's a very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the best! Such an amazing cabin with tons of extras. This place works great for families!! Love love this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, well stocked, and great location!

The house was perfect for our big group!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome stay!

would love to come back again. great location, perfect house, awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property. There were 11 members in our family and everyone had enough space to 'chill' and gather as a family. Games and outdoor sports items were available for the grandboys.We had one issue with the hot tub that was addressed immediately.The service and communication with LuAnn was wonderful . I would recommend this property to anyone with a large family. Little incidentals like paper towels, shampoo/bath wash, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc were provided on-site even though we supplied our own.The location was ideal for travel to Whitfish or Kiaspell and only 30 minutes from Glacier NP.We had a great week with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We got married in Glacier National Park and this home was perfect for our family and friends. Plenty of room, the fire & hot tub were added bonuses! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a large log house that comfortably accommodates a large family. It is surrounded by nature - a unique experience. I found dozens of dead bugs on the floor. That could be remedied by someone inspecting the house before the guests' arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!!

We had a great time! Perfect place to stay for our son's wedding!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebrations

Beautiful location close to every thing Home layout was perfect for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sixteen family members used Walking Bear as base camp for 10 days in NW Montana. Great location - easy to get to Whitefish, Kalispell, Big Fork, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Lake, and Glacier. House had just about everything we could have needed and the hot tube and large backyard were put to good use.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

After wedding and trip to glacier

We spent time in glacier after getting married on Flathead Lake and stayed at Lu Ann’s beautiful cabin afterwards with family. It was beautiful and we enjoyed the large kitchen and spending time around the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

A group of 17 family members, ages 9 months to 88 years old, all enjoyed our stay! The home is conveniently located near Glacier’s west entrance and equipped with amenities that suit every age!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024