Ten minutes from Glacier National Park`s western entrance, Mountain Lion Den is a spacious rustic-modern cabin in the quiet gateway town of Coram, MT.
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A rustic cabin capable of housing up to 8 travelers spread across 2 bedrooms (one equipped with a king bed and two twin beds, and the other with a king bed and a queen bed). Also find 2 full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a flat-screen television, and a private deck area (equipped with a private hot tub, seating areas, and a gas grill).
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8 miles from Glacier National Park (Apgar / West Glacier gates) and close to the amenities of the towns of Coram, Hungry Horse, West Glacier, and Columbia Falls, this is the perfect location for exploring Glacier and the surrounding areas.
*15 minutes to the entrance of Glacier National Park
*12 minutes to the Hungry Horse Dam
*1 hour to Polebridge
*15 minutes to downtown Columbia Falls, MT
*28 minutes to downtown Whitefish, MT
*37 minutes to Kalispell, MT
*40 minutes to Big Fork, MT
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Before you book, read on to learn about a couple of property quirks to make sure we’re the right fit for your outdoor adventure:
While we made your cabin as comfortable as possible, we still are located in a remote area and encourage our guests to prepare for some rustic experiences. That can mean hot summers, drafty winters, or the occasional four-to-eight-legged friend around the property or grounds. We like to think of ourselves as an extension of the Greater Glacier Ecosystem, so it’s all part of the fun!
In true Montana fashion, a very active train runs near the property; it`s required to engage its horn when crossing the street and can be disruptive, especially to light sleepers. You`ll find a white noise machine, fan, and earplugs in the unit to help with the sound.
While we do offer WiFi, the speed of our Internet *may* take twenty years off your life (although we promise the restorative power of nature will put those years right back on). While we can assure you we’ve spent countless hours with every single ISP in the area and offer up the best we possibly can, the Internet may intermittently go out or run slowly.
We have three other cabins on the same property, each with plenty of private space. The layout feels suburban-rural.
For the safety of our guests, we maintain an outdoor security camera covering the entrance to the cabin. We like to keep an eye on bear activity on trash days, hazardous elements including fires and snow, and other precautionary measures to make sure that you have a safe and smooth stay.
Winters here are beautiful, but they can be intense. Snow shedding from the roof and icy/snowy walkways can be dangerous and difficult to pass, particularly for people with ambulatory issues. We’re also subject to mountain snowstorms that can occur early in fall and well into the spring. Heavy, wet snow and regular freeze-thaw patterns intermittently result in extremely icy driveways and walkways here and around town--we recommend Yaktrax and 4x4 vehicles in winter.
While Glacier National Park is open year-round, several roads close during winter (typically beginning in the fall and ending in late spring or early summer). Visit the NPS website for more information on off-season services and closures.
Fire season typically falls between summer and early fall in the area, so air quality may be unhealthy during this time, particularly among sensitive groups.
Our cabin and the public lands surrounding it are located on or near the ancestral homelands of the Amskapi Piikani (the Blackfeet Nation of Montana), the Niitsítapi (the Blackfoot Confederacy), the Séliš (Salish), Ql̓ispé (Pend d’Oreille or Kalispel), and Ktunaxa (Kootenai) tribes. Please travel responsibly and respectfully when visiting tribal lands and inform yourself of any rules, regulations, and permits before visiting.
We hope you enjoy this neck of the woods as much as we do. Welcome to the greater Glacier region!
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Getting around: We find that guests are best able to explore Glacier and the surrounding areas by vehicle. Several of our guests also enjoy biking around the area and neighborhood (pro tip: Going-to-the-Sun Road opens exclusively to bikers in the springtime as they’re clearing snow, so spring is a great time to bring or rent a bike!).
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Give us a holler any time with questions about trip planning, area recommendations, or anything you may need during your stay. Beyond that, we give you the space to enjoy your cabin and the surrounding nature in peace.
Thanks for your help following our house rules! Please see your cabin guide for more information, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
Pets: Please send us a message including the names and quantity of pets on your reservation (two max, dogs only) upon booking so we can send you our full pet policy. Guests must review our pet policy information prior to their stay; by bringing your pets with you, you are agreeing to follow the rules and expectations outlined in these policies. Undisclosed pets are subject to an immediate $250 charge to the guest’s card on file, plus the standard pet fee.
Hot Tub: To ensure everyone has a safe and relaxing visit, please have each member in your group read through and agree to our hot tub policy (in your cabin guide) before taking a dip. Happy hot tubbing!
Fire Safety: We’re in a very high-risk fire area, so we strictly enforce wildfire safety practices. See your cabin guide for full details, but in short: No fireworks on the grounds, observe local fire bans, turn off grills after use, and do not leave grills unattended.
Garbage and Food Storage: This is bear country! Please secure the dumpster locking mechanism and secure your trash and food items to prevent wildlife break-ins. See your in-room cabin guide for full bear safety deets.
Early Check-In and Late Check-Out: At this time we’re unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs, but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a unique situation.
No Parties or Extra Guests: Please keep the guest count within our listed capacity. If you plan to invite non-guests on-site for any reason, get in touch with us first.
Events: At this time, we don’t allow guest events (such as weddings, parties, and so forth) on the property. We’re happy, however, to book your larger-sized group in one of the three neighboring cabins as long as you maintain respect and capacity numbers in each rental, keep noise levels to a minimum, and abide by our policies.
