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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance

Elk Willows Guest Home. Don't wait to book your dates! The Ranch is usually completely booked well before the summer season starts! Reserve your stay now to get the dates you want.

Welcome to Paul Ranch Montana! We provide separate, enhanced clean & sanitized accommodations (each with private cooking and bathroom facilities), open areas and an ideal location to allow for social distancing. Contactless check-in & check-out process is in place. Service to your home for fresh towels and garbage removal is available on request in accordance with current guidelines.

Ideal vacation lodging: a beautiful ranch setting, apart from the traditional tourist scene, in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. ELK WILLOWS GUEST HOME is one of 4 unique accommodations we offer. All are in a private setting for guests looking for lodging with a personal touch. If your vacation is centered around exploring this unique area, you are within minutes of area activities and attractions. The East Entrance to Glacier Park is 15 minutes away, Many Glacier Valley is 20 minutes, Two Medicine Valley is an hour's scenic drive as is Waterton National Park in Canada. The Ranch is an ideal place to return to after a day of activity; to kick back, relax and plan your next day's adventure. If you prefer time to read, write, photograph or other more solitary pursuits, you will enjoy the space, privacy and inspiring natural ambience. All our vacation rentals offer the serenity, privacy and views that Paul Ranch Montana LLC is famous for.

Centrally located for a variety of destinations and pursuits, this premium vacation home is spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained. Each of our residences is personally and individually decorated so you will be in a comfortable home. The spacious kitchen and breakfast bar are perfect for casual meals and the separate dining area offers views of Glacier Park mountains. The living room includes a library and the separate sitting room includes a gas fireplace. The master suite includes a large bathroom with double sinks, garden tub, and oversized shower with seating. The smaller bathroom has a tub/shower combo and single sink. The on site washer/dryer provides an extra convenience. Service is available for trash removal and exchanging towels on request in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.

A large deck off the front door offers mountain views of Glacier Park that are beyond belief and is a perfect place to dine, to start your day with morning coffee or to end your evening relaxing and viewing wildlife that inhabit the property. A large open field invites an evening stroll; equipment is on hand for outdoor games and activities. This is a plus for families traveling with children.

If you would like to reserve 1 night in-between existing reservations, please inquire. Even though a two-night minimum is listed, we like to fill those 1-night vacancies whenever possible.

RANCH MONTANA PAUL LLC proudly announces it has been accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader into the new GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S.

WILD HEART REFUGE, comprised of 155 acres, has been set aside on the Ranch as a wildlife refuge. The commitment of Paul Ranch Montana is to leave acreage undisturbed to support indigenous wildlife that live on, give birth on and migrate across the land.

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER LODGING CHOICES which include our newest addition 3 bedroom/2 bath vacation rental (Meadowlark Meadows Guest Home, VRBO # 486340), our economical 2 bedroom/1 bath vacation rental (Wagon Wheel Guest Home, VRBO # 251044) and our no-frills historic bunkhouse (Chaps & Spurs Historic Bunkhouse, VRBO # 646810).

This home is pet-free. Water and pasture available if traveling with horses

On-site caretakers will ensure your stay is exceptional with personalized attention to detail.

Enjoy the mountain views, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and the sounds of nature.

Enjoy the alpacas who inhabit the property… they are such curious, mystical creatures.

We are adjacent to a wetlands conservation area which provides a great area for birding.

Keywords: Home, Vacation Rental, House

Property manager

PAUL RANCH MONTANA

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

Map
Babb, MT

What's nearby

  • St. Mary Lake - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • St. Mary Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Grinnell Glacier Trailhead - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Police Outpost Provincial Park - 58 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glacier's Edge Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leaning Tree Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hun's Den Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Place - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance located?

Situated in Babb, this holiday home is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Glacier National Park and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. St. Mary Visitor Center and St. Mary Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Wildlife & Breathtaking Views-Minutes to Glacier East Entrance Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

desiree m.

Liked: Cleanliness
15 Minutes to Many Glacier
Stayed at the Elk Willows home. Perfect for me and my husband. Well stocked kitchen, full sized washer / dryer, super comfortable king size bed, good quality bath towels, loved the soaker tub - after full hiking days it was a blessing. The caretakers, Cheyenne and Andrew were awesome! Very friendly and outgoing. Our rental car had a low tire and they met us at the shop on the ranch and allowed my husband to use the air compressor to air the tire up! We would stay here again in a minute! We brought all of our groceries on the west side and cooked every single night. Highly recommend staying here, the big sky views are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glacier National Park Traveler
Great location, very clean, all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty C., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for visiting Glacier
Beautiful scenery, easy drive to Glacier Natl Park. Very large, comfortable, clean home. Friendly hosts. Recommended for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Beacon Falls, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home!
Wonderful views out every window. Quiet and well kept and well stocked with all the dishes, cooking utensils. A comfortable place when the weather isn’t perfect for hiking. Easy access to trails and to Canada. Great responsive hosts!!Have stayed numerous times and always found it perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently close to Glacier NP
Friendly caretakers. Spacious and well-equipped. Night sky was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best time!
Such a beautiful property and the hosts were awesome! The house came well equipped and was super cute. The views were gorgeous. I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prakash M., New Jersey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location and well managed.
Loved the location that we all wished we had stayed for a whole week. Many glacier is right there - the place for hiking in Glacier NP. Cheyenne and Andrew were awesome - proactively connected to help us with directions and to settle in. Hope to see them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G., Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Wonderful stay. Great location with beautiful views. Very clean. Cheyenne was very responsive. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Las Vegas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Many Glacier
I stayed with four of my friends for a girls' hiking trip in this immaculate, comfortable and very spacious home. We were surprised at how much room there was for everyone. The house had everything we needed and then some! The managers, Cheyenne and Andrew, were so friendly and accommodating. It was fun to see the horse and alpacas, too. The location is rural, quiet and has dark skies to see the amazing stars at night. It is located about 20 minutes to the Many Glacier entrance, which was our favorite part of Glacier National Park. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Cheyenne and Andrew!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orit H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Good location lovely flat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The highlight of our trip
The house was amazing so roomy we could definitely relax after hiking and driving all day. So many lovely books—really a library’s worth. We loved having a kitchen to cook some hot meals in. Views from the porch were top notch beautiful. Communication was very responsive the llamas were a definite bonus! We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Glacier NP. Superb condition in the house. Very clean and convenient. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Location on East Side
This is a gorgeous property with 3 good sized bedrooms with plenty of storage space. Kids enjoyed helping herd the alpacas in at night. Fabulous location with easy access to Many Glaciers, GTSR, and not too far from Two Medicine. Views are beautiful from property. Hosts were very helpful. Only negative is limited restaurants and absurdly expensive groceries on the east side. That said, well worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and location!
This property exceeded our expectations! Upon arriving, we were greeted by the property managers, who were very welcoming and friendly. As soon as we walked into this spotless home, we immediately felt comfortable. There was more than enough room for our family of four, with all of the amenities that we needed. The location is only a 30 minute drive to Many Glacier Hotel and a 15 minute drive to the Glacier East entrance in St. Mary. And the views from the home are spectacular!! I highly recommend staying here, and we will definitely stay again during our next trip to Montana!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Olathe, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, comfortable place, Memorable stay
This home is located on a hillside of a large ranch. The views are outstanding. The hosts are EXCELLENT. The house itself is very comfortable and roomy. all the rooms are good sized and the living room, kitchen are relatively large. The deck is great to sit out on and just enjoy the location. No A/C so it can get hot during the day, but cools off well at night. It's somewhat remote - so, if you like being away from the crowds it's great. The downside is groceries, restaurants and such are a bit of a drive. Overall, we loved the place and would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abeni C., Glenside

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay in Babb
We only stayed two nights at this lovely property but wished we had time to stay much longer. It was only 15 minutes from the St Mary's entrance on the east side of Glacier Park. The property was immaculate with comfortable beds, and the host left clear instructions for the house and responded promptly to texts when we had questions. We especially enjoyed getting to have coffee in the morning on the deck while looking over the gorgeous ranch property. We even got to see one of the resident bears on the last morning, while he walked through to the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It’s hard to find a larger home to rent on the east side of Glacier. This location was perfect for visiting the park, and it was in a beautiful setting. There is no air conditioning which was fine, but some of the windows are not working easily so were very difficult to open and keep open. The ice maker in the freezer doesn’t work, so it would have been nice to have some ice cube trays available. Some kitchen spray cleaner would have been helpful for keeping the counters and stovetop clean as well. These were all minor details that would be easily taken care of for future guests. Overall this was a great place that I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanitha, Elmhurst

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the house, classic and stunning view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The house was clean and private. It had beautiful views of the rolling hills all around. It was convenient to Canada/Waterton, Many Glacier and the Going to the Sun Road from the east entrance. However, there is not much directly in the area itself - maybe one restaurant and grocery store that aren't always open. The host was very responsive and available. I appreciate that she left the heater on when we arrived and offered to mail an item I had left behind. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The Elk Willows is a nicely furnished, clean and dramatically-located lodging with incredible views in three directions, including S over Glacier National Park. The Paul Ranch is fairly isolated from basic necessities such as groceries (especially organic) and gas for your car. $5.25 per gallon at the one gas station within 40 miles. Nevertheless, the setting of Elk Willows and the proximity to the 3 E side entrances to Glacier National Park makes staying here a no brainer, at least for us. Not everyone’s cup of tea, though.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super convenient location to Glacier
Location, location, location. This property is so conveniently located to Many Glacier and St Mary village. It's also a pretty quick drive over to Two Medicine. When the East side does not offer as many lodging options, the Paul Ranch is a great alternative. This particular location is large enough to accommodate a decent size family. The unit itself is surprisingly huge. My only critiques lie with the bugs that flew in the house, particularly large horse flies and moths, the difficulty in finding the driveway up to the actual location without much help at night when checking in, and the lack of free roaming alpacas during our stay. We were able to see them on the last day driving out. Other than that, the property was actually pretty good with an offering of beautiful sunrises. The beds were comfortable, the aesthetic was very genuinely Native American, and the unit itself offered so many little perks such as toiletries, laundry pods, spices, and every small appliance you could ask for. I paid for the jetpack to get extra Wi-Fi service while out there however, I never even needed to connect to the Wi-Fi let alone the jetpacks. I got great service through Verizon while I was there. I did find it to be a little overpriced for the overall quality but, I guess you're paying for the location. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home on the range!!
A group of 6 of us women stayed at this wonderful house for 3 nights. We were greeted coming and going each day by a small herd of cattle and the Llama and alpacas. Larry was quick to respond to all of our questions and even when we had a minor issue. The home was very clean, as pictured and had plenty of room for us to spread out into. It is a drive back onto a large farm which is easy to find by daylight--make sure you know your landmarks or GPS to find it at night! :) It was nice to have laundry access after hiking 6 days in National Glacier Park. It is perfectly located to access Many Glacier and the East Entrance as well as a mere 15 minutes to Waterton Canada.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and not far from GNP
Lots of space for the six adults we had in group.quiet and gorgeous views of a different nature than within the park.Easy ,quick drive to East entrance.All in party said beds comfortable,enough towels provided.Decor is as shown in pics,so be prepared for 70's and 80's.Recommend Two Sisters cafe for eating out.After people packed GNP,all loved coming back to the quiet and views and space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine h.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights in Babb MT
This property was perfect for our group. Very comfortable and quiet with easy access to Glacier NP. We had everything we needed and we would have loved to stay longer had there been availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great alternative
We were unsuccessful in snagging a room in a GNP hotel so this was a great alternative. Plenty of room. Quiet. Short drive to eastern park entrances.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023