At Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
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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 travelling 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 travelling 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 favourite for families and groups visiting Whitefish and Glacier National Park.
Located in Whitefish, this vacation home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whitefish Performing Arts Center and Stumptown Ice Den. Traveling with kids? Consider Glacier Lanes and Casino and Big Sky Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Whitefish travel guide
Is Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds?
As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds on Dec 1, 2026 start from CA $1,024, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Top-Rated for Family Ski Vacation • Hot Tub • Firepit • 2 King Suites • 11 Beds located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of North Valley Hospital, Whitefish Performing Arts Center, and Flathead River. Blanchard Lake and Riverside Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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This place was exactly as described and shown in pictures. The host was super helpful and easy to communicate with. Location is ideal and super easy to get to! The home is stocked with anything and everything you could even think of! Such a great area and highly recommend.
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.
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.
Family Vacation- 16 people stayed, ages 12-75. This house was breathtaking on approach, it was everything it was described as and more. Such a beautiful home that met all of our needs. We enjoyed the outside of the house just as much as the inside. There were amble bedrooms, beds, and bathrooms, as well as a beautiful deck that gave you so many choices to do enjoy the outdoors. Kids played Cornhole, made smores, and even enjoyed the hot tub. The Grill worked great, and the kitchen had everything you could imagine. The second kitchen in the basement worked out great for extra cold storage to make lunches to take into the park daily. Double laundry facilities, one on the main floor and one in the basement was perfect. Plenty of seating to all eat together, as well as hosting nightly card games. We couldn't have asked for more! The other thing that stood out to us was the communication prior and during the stay. LuAnn was amazing to work with and we would not hesitate to stay again ! If you are looking for a the perfect place for a large group or even a small group, look no further. This is it! Loved it all!
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.
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.
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!
Beautiful home to accommodate guests from ages 15 to 80! Close to Glacier National Park and the town of Whitefish gave us many options after a day of hiking. A lovely spot to enjoy Montana.
Everything was great from the reservation to check out. Luanne was particularly nice to work with-very responsive and accommodating. Beautiful location and home.
Pictures don’t do this beautiful cabin justice. It is conveniently located near Whitefish grocery stores and downtown. Ski slopes are just 20 minutes away. We have fallen in love with Montana and would certainly like to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice floor plan for multi family groups. Good balance of private space and gathering spaces. Several good outdoor sitting and gathering spaces. Functional spacious kitchen with two separate sink stations. Very friendly and responsive hosts.
Our wedding party stayed here for our glacier national park wedding. The house was perfect for us! So much room for everyone to have their own space for down time and a beautiful backyard for hanging out as well. The house is so beautiful. Highly recommend this house for your large groups!
We stayed for a ski trip with 3 families total. 11 kids. Plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was so well stocked to cook for our large group. LuAnn and Steve were both great, and very responsive and helpful. We extended our stay one night because of weather and LuAnn was amazing about it. Highly recommend this property. Would be a wonderful place in the summer also.
We stayed for our elopement to GNP with our 8 family members. Lu Ann was so accommodating and allowed us to have a private chef come in to do our dinner-10 of us sat comfortably at the dining room table. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out over the week and a beautiful yard with games and a hot tub. We had an amazing time and the home couldn't have been better.
Our group of nine had a wonderful stay at the lodge. It was very clean (and I am particular). The hosts were responsive, accommodating, and friendly! From the large kitchen space, to the outdoor decks, hot pool, and fire pit, it was all lovely. The beds were comfortable and we all had enough space to spread out at night. It was the BEST retreat to come back to after a day of adventures! We all highly recommend and want to come back soon!
LuAnn was incredible! She was responsive and helpful! We had a large family gathering and used both properties. The hinges were beautiful and stocked with everything we needed! Property is peaceful, quiet and relaxing! We have already recommended the homes to other family members! You will not be disappointed with this home!!
We are a large family of 14. The house had plenty of space to accommodate us all. The grandkids loved the upstairs bedroom with 6 beds and the outside lawn area for them to play. Lu Ann was an awesome host and replied in a timely manner with answers to my questions. The house did not disappoint, when in the area again we will definitely book.
There were 12 of us staying in this house and it suited us well. Plenty of room to move about, beds were good, hot tub was good, fire pit area was nice at night. Convenient to Glacier National Park, Whitefish and Kalispell (airport). The two kitchens were a nice feature; would have been nice to have more chairs around the long table but we were able to bring more chairs up from downstairs. Keep in mind, you definitely will need a vehicle when you stay here. All in all we had a good time. Montana is beautiful!
We booked the house for our entire family- 8 adults & 7 kids. House was clean and very well equipped. Kitchen was super roomy and well stocked for such a large group. Rooms were spread out and allowed us not to be on top of us. The large bedroom with 6 twin beds was perfect for for all the kids! House was private and well located. 30 minutes to Glacier National Park. Close to shopping and restaurants. Saw wildlife in the yard.