Looking for a getaway “away” from the hustling bustling city life? Then Glacier National Park is the perfect place to unwind and relax amongst nature. Located in the American Northwest, Glacier National Park is a magical place in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, with snow-capped peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border.
Glacier General Store and Cabins
Address: 10630 Old Hwy 2, Coram, MT 59913
Glacier General Store and Cabins, located near the west entrance of the park, is a family run business that started out as a one stop family shop and later on expanded to cabins offering full housekeeping services. The cabins are just a 30-minute drive from Glacier Park International Airport which makes it super convenient if you’re arriving by a late night flight. The owners are very welcoming and they take the time to explain everything to you no matter what time it is!
We wanted to take a break from the city life and were in desperate need of a nature retreat. Glacier National Park seemed to be the perfect place for that and these cabins were everything that we needed. They are a set of four identical simple looking cabins located right on the Old Hwy 2, so they are pretty easy to locate. What I loved about them was their affordability. While the lodges inside the park start from around a whopping $275/night, we paid only $160/night for this spacious and cozy cabin, which is only about a 10 minute drive from the West Entrance of the park.
The cabin comes appointed with a soft and comfortable bed, fully functional kitchenette, living area with a comfortable couch, tidy bathroom, and a large front porch perfect for enjoying the star filled nights of Glacier National Park.
We reached the cabins in the evening and were greeted by the owner at their general store next door from where we had to pick up the keys. Upon entering the cabin, we were fairly impressed by the layout and how well they had used the space. Everybody loves a personal touch and we were very happy to see some complimentary granola bars and bottled water laid out for us as we were quite hungry from our travel. Plus, who doesn’t love gifts, right? Even though I’d recommend putting your phones away during your stay at the park, the cabins do offer free WiFi as well.
We’d recommend that you go food shopping and buy everything that you’ll need during your stay for two reasons. One, they provide you with this beautiful kitchen, so you’ve got to use it! Two, food options aren’t that great in National Parks anyway. Luckily, there’s a supermarket right on the way from the airport, so we bought some meats, vegetables, fruits, breads, sports drinks, energy bars and basically everything else we needed on our way to the cabins.
It’s not like there aren’t any restaurants in the area. So, if cooking is not your thing, that’s completely okay too. There’s Glacier Grill & Pizza very close to the cabins and a couple of other food options in Columbia Falls as well, which is about a 15 minute drive from the cabins.
Amenities
- A Queen log bed
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Fresh towels and house-keeping
- Hand-crafted organic lavender soap cakes
- Hot shower
- Complimentary granola bars and bottled water
- Books to read
- Free WiFi
- Large porch with chairs
Few Things to Note
- The owner, Chuck, also has a convenience store right next to the cabins which is fully stocked up with goodies and treats for your post-hike cravings.
- He is also very knowledgeable about the park so be sure to tell him what you’re looking for in terms of hikes and he’ll be happy to tell you the best suited ones as per your needs. He is also well versed in bear behavior and will explain to you in detail how to be safe while wandering around in the bear country.
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- Since the cabins are located outside the park, even though only a 10-minute drive away, be sure to leave early for the park as the entrance can get pretty crowded during peak hours.
Planning and Budget
Even though these cabins are located outside the park, they sell out pretty early due to its optimal location between the park and the airport. Hence, you should make a booking at least 3 months in advance to get a better price. Because the more you wait, the higher the prices tend to become. We booked our stay at the Glacier General Store and Cabins around 2 months in advance and therefore paid $160/night but booking earlier can cost as little as $90 – $100/night.
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Since Glacier Park International Airport is a small airport, flights can get pretty expensive especially during peak season from June to September, so planning ahead of time is very important. Look to make the flight bookings at least 2 months in advance. We flew from Seattle so our round trip cost for flights was around $270, which is still pretty steep considering Seattle is very close to Montana. But you can easily get cheaper flights if you make the booking earlier. Just keep in mind to look for the cheapest dates for flying.
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Renting a car is a must when traveling to any national park because that will be your primary means of transportation. Even though most national parks have shuttle bus services, you will still need a car to get to the shuttle stops. We booked our rental car at a discounted rate from National Car Rental, located at the airport, so it cost us around $280 for 5 days.
We didn’t spend much on eating outside since we bought most of our food from the supermarket. So, our total expenditure on food was only around $130 for 5 days.
There’s also a $35 entrance fee to the park, which you can save on if you go to national parks a lot by getting a U.S. National Park Pass.
Hence, total money two of us spent on this trip was $1635 :
ā $270 x 2 on flights for two people ā
ā $650 on cabin ā
ā $280 on rental car ā
ā $130 on food ā
ā $35 park entrance fees
Glacier National Park Travel Diaries
To know all about what hikes to do in the park, what items to keep, and basically how to enjoy your time at the surreal Glacier National Park, read our article 10 Magical Spots You Must See in Glacier National Park.
Overall Thoughts
We highly recommend this place in order to have a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Glacier National Park. The cabins are so cozy and comfortable and the owners are so pleasant and helpful that we had a hard time leaving! We’d happily come back and stay at these cabins again whenever we visit the park again.
Looks like a nice place to relax and get away from the city buzz life. I love the room it’s all cozy.
Okay this place totally looks like somewhere I want to check out! Adding it to my someday list. Thank you!
I love both cabin getaways and visiting national parks. Glacier national park is way out of my normal travel range but I am adding it to my bucket list! Thanks for sharing! š
Looks awesome an great tips for staying and food.
Thank you!
Oh, I can’t wait to visit one day and when we do I want to stay at the exact same hotel! So cool!!
My husband would love to do this!! He is all about that kind of vacation!
I am definitely staying at those cabins someday! They look amazing and cozy!
Never been to Glacier National Park so reading your post is like a quick short travel there, even though a virtual one, and I love it, and the photos are great!
Wow, such a detailed post that would be so helpful to plan a great trip to Glacier National Park. Loving the pictures so much.
Glacier General Store and Cabins looks so beautiful and is a lovely place to spend time with your family. It must have been such a lovely experience to visit Glacier National Park. š
That’s not so bad for the entire trip spent with air travel, a place to stay, food and rent a car. Actually, it’s fairly cheap. I really do love it out there in Montana. So much beauty to see around you. Love your pictures. Looks like you had a great time.
I love the look of these cabins. Rustic but with all of the amenities. I love the thought of having a kitchen. I tend to get sick of restaurant food not to mention that it gets expensive.
Wow.. I canāt wait to visit there one day! I want to stay at that hotel. Thanks for sharing.
Iāve always wanted to go somewhere like this. The views are amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the tip, this place looks super cozy! I’ll certainly be checking out when I head there later this year.
This looks awesome! That rustic hotel really helps with the overall vibe!
First of all, Glacier National Park looks stunning and I can’t wait to go, myself. Glacier General Store and Cabins sounds like the perfect spot between the airport and the park! Sounds like you had a great time staying there, I will keep there in mind for my visit!
your images look great!
My kind of place. I love the rugged cabin style living and the outdoors. Thanks for posting.
This is so awesome. I bet you guys had a wonderful experience!
Thanks for the information i have add it to my list already
all i can say is i hope am able to visit everywhere on my list, this is so beautiful.
I would go there not just for the mountains but also for that extremely cute cabin!
It looks like a great place to stay! I would definitely enjoy my time there as well!
This looks like such a quaint and cozy place to unwind and relax. It looks like you two really enjoyed yourselves, sometimes it’s nice to just get away. Thank you for sharing this post with us!
Its great there are shops nearby to stock up! I always get hungry after a hike
Thanks for the recommendations, was looking at holidays in similar areas and found it hard to know if the places were decent or not but now I know where to stay š
Love those, looks so comfy and just 30 minutes from the Glacier Park. You guys had a great time! But how can you eat icecream near glacier š feels so cold
I love Glacier! This is really helpful and I’ll keep this place in mind next time I go. Beautiful pictures in your gallery!
This looks like such a lovely place to visit. Your cabin looks super cosy and I’ve never tried huckleberry ice cream before. I’d really like to try some now!
The whole experience sounds so fun! Small cabin and Glacier National Park. Your pictures are beautiful!
A perfect staying place. A great place to relax it seems I would love to stay here.
I really want to go to Glacier. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the detailed plan and budget and it’s not expensive at all! The cabin looks cozy and I am looking forward to visit the Glacier again in the near future š @ knycxjourneying.com
This looks like it would be such an amazing trip. The place that you are staying definitely looks so cozy.
This looks like a great place to stay if you’re visiting Glacier National Park, some comforts but a cool rustic vibe as well.
I love budgets especially ones for trips. iām especially loving this because itās not too pricey.
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That ice cream looks delectable! I love staying in cabins – such a rustic escape.
You have share place that i have know before. This will be add my information if I go to Glacier National Park
It sounds like you guys found the perfect solution to beat the high price of staying in the park. I personally love the idea of having a kitchen or kitchenette during vacation. It helps to cut down on expenses and helps me to stay a little healthier. Thanks for sharing!
hey you guys had chapatti stuff cooked by yourself! That’s really cool!
Haha! Those are tortillas! We arenāt that hard working. š