Back to Search

Glacier Park Lodging

 
 
 
Essex house rental
 
Essex house rental
Per night (USD) $175 - $200
Per week $1,050
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Essex vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 7)

Nestled amid mountain views at the southern tip of Glacier National Park. Enjoy scenic drives to Logan Pass and Many Glacier area. This newly renovated historic railroad house is a perfect place for those seeking to enjoy the activities and beauty of the area.

Just steps from the historic Izaak Walton hotel, you can feel the energy of passing Amtrack trains from the nearby overhead walking bridge, before enjoying one of many available activities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking, white water rafting, trout fishing, horseback riding, golfing, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing.

The newly renovated Essex Mountain House provides classic character with modern conviences that is perfect for individuals or families. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Keywords: Glacier Park, Izaak Walton, Scenic, cabin,

mountain, Essex, adventure, Nordic skiing,

fly fishing, hiking, railroad enthusiast, Amtrak, river rafting

About Pat and Tod O'Connell

Pat and I moved to Essex MT in 2003. We had both worked in Glacier Park for 4 years in the late 60's and later went to the U of MT in Missoula. We both love the Glacier Park area and moved back here from St. Paul after the kids left the house. They found us shortly thereafter and come out frequently to visit. Pat and I love the mountains and the 4 seasons and enjoy going into Glacier hiking and animal watching.

Tod O'Connell

Pat and Tod O'Connell purchased this house in 2010
Why Pat and Tod O'Connell chose Essex

The Essex Mountain House came up for sale in 2010. It was formerly owned by the Great Northern Railroad and used by the roadmaster years ago. It was moved to this site, I'm told, 30 to 40 years ago. We liked the look, layout and history of the place and bought it when it came up for sale. It was in need of TLC so we totally updated the kitchen and bathrooms and did a lot of finish work while retaining the a lot of the old character. We're both really happy with how it turned out.

What makes this house unique

Totally updated large kitchen, laundry and a full bath upstairs and downstairs make this 2 story house great for families and groups. A big yard on a double lot allows plenty of room for bbq's and relaxing on the property. Essex is located half way between East and West Glacier and across the highway from the Walton entrance to Glacier. We're near the Amtrack train platform so there's great train viewing also.

Nearest Airport : Kalispell (FCA) at 60 Miles
Nearest Motorway : US Hwy 2
Nearest Barpub : Izaak Walton Hotel
Nearest Ski : Cross Country in Essex and Marias Pass
Nearest Golf : West Glacier at 30 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Izaak Walton Inn, Halfway Motel
Nearest Point of Interest : Izaak Walton
Nearest Point of Interest : Glacier National Park
Nearest Point of Interest : Amtrak
Car: recommended

Spectacular viewing for train enthusiasts. A quarter mile to Glacier Park, and half mile to Great Bear wilderness.

Excellent cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Great hiking and sightseeing in the Glacier Park mountains. Area wildlife includes, mountain goats, bear, moose, elk, wolves. Recommend the Skyline trail from Logan Pass. Ask about complimentry cross country ski passes for Izaak Walton trails.

Available
  
Unavailable
Special Offer
Updated:
May 18, 2013
May 2013
s m t w t f s
- - - 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 -
- - - - - - -
June 2013
s m t w t f s
- - - - - - 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 - - - - - -
July 2013
s m t w t f s
- 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 - - -
- - - - - - -
August 2013
s m t w t f s
- - - - 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
- - - - - - -
September 2013
s m t w t f s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 - - - - -
- - - - - - -
October 2013
s m t w t f s
- - 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 - -
- - - - - - -
November 2013
s m t w t f s
- - - - - 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
- - - - - - -
December 2013
s m t w t f s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 - - - -
- - - - - - -
January 2014
s m t w t f s
- - - 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 -
- - - - - - -
February 2014
s m t w t f s
- - - - - - 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 -
- - - - - - -
March 2014
s m t w t f s
- - - - - - 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 - - - - -
April 2014
s m t w t f s
- - 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 - - -
- - - - - - -
Go to the next month.

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Essex, Montana

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
USD
Convert Currency
Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$200
$1,050
1 night
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $175 Nightly

Additional information about rental rates

50% deposit required to hold reservation. Ask about options.
Fees And Taxes MT 7% tax included in quoted price.
Great Cross Country skiing in winter. For winter reservations, 4 free cross country passes for Izaak Walton groomed trails.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Essex, Montana

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Location Type:
  • Mountain View
  • Ski-In ...
    Cross country ski trails close to doorstep
  • Water View ...
    Borders the middlefork of the Flathead River

Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Parking Off Street
  • Internet ...
    Free wifi
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Parking ...
    Parking in front of house
  • Telephone ...
    Free local calling (Flathead County) calling. Use your phone card, collect call for long distance.
  • Heating ...
    auxillary electric heat in most rooms with main floor gas heat.
  • Linens Provided ...
    Towels, sheets, pillows, pillow cases and blankets are provided.
  • Hair Dryer
  • Living Room
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Silverware, pots and pans, dishes and glassware, slow cooker, blender, etc are provided.
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Most everything needed to prepare all meals for 8 people
  • Kitchen ...
    New gas range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and new hichory cabinets.
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove ...
    new gas range
  • Microwave

Dining:
  • Dining Area

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • Two - one upstairs with a shower and one downstairs with a tub and shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
  • Queen size Beds (3) Three queen size beds with new mattresses and pillows, One twin bed with new mattress.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Games ...
    cards, cribbage board, and miscellaneous board games.
  • Music Library ...
    Music channels available on Direct TV
  • Video Library
  • Television ...
    Direct TV
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Direct TV.
  • Stereo ...
    Powered speakers for mp3
  • CD Player

Outside:
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
    Groomed cross country trail not far from door. Ask about free ski pass.
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Propane BBQ grill
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Large yard

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed

Attractions:
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • horseshoes
  • miniature golf
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • laundromat

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • mountain climbing
  • rafting
  • skiing
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • snowmobiling
  • kayaking
  • whitewater rafting
  • cross country skiing

Notes: Large yard on double lot with mountain view. Plenty of room to use the gas barbeque in the back yard. Freestanding firepit available.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Essex, Montana

Glacier Park Lodging
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
business
Glacier Park Lodging
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p408899vb
4068889067
Essex Glacier Country
Townsend, MT
5

Thanksgiving in Essex!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 4, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
My family and I enjoyed our stay so much! It was a wonderful get away. Beautiful accomodations, large kitchen area where my family could get together for our Thanksgiving meal. We loved it! The owners were awesome. It was everything that we expected and more. The house was gorgeous, the pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely recommend this property to anybody who will listen :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Glacier Park Lodging
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p408899vb
4068889067
Essex Glacier Country
Missoula, Montana
5

Glacier Get Away

5 of 5
Submitted: October 27, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
We recently stayed at the Essex Mountain House. The house is beautiful and we had lots of fun cooking in the well-outfitted kitchen. The owners are wonderful and made sure that we had everything we needed. We had a fantastic time in Essex and Glacier Park. It was great to go out for a long day of sightseeing in the park and come back to a warm and relaxing place to stay. We plan to return for cross-country skiing this winter. Thanks Pat & Tod!
Recommended for:  Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Glacier Park Lodging
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p408899vb
4068889067
Essex Glacier Country
Minneapolis
5

Beautiful!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 14, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Wow! What a beautiful place! The home is so comfortable with everything you could ask for and more!
Very nice in the pictures but so much more than expected in person!
We were so pleased with this very comfortable home and the natural beauty all around us.
A wonderful place for families!!
Thank-you Pat and Tod! Great to meet you, we will return!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Chris,
It was great to have you and your kids here and fun to see their excitement over the animals you saw. We had a moose go through the yard today which is really unusual. Good to know they are still around here.
I hope you can make it back here next year. If you're interested in skiing keep an eye on the winter train rates from the twin cities. The winter is a totally different look in Glacier Park.
Thanks again for staying with us.

Pat and Tod
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Glacier Park Lodging
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p408899vb
4068889067
Essex Glacier Country
St. Paul, Minnesota
5

Erin

5 of 5
Submitted: August 9, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My family and I recently stayed at the Essex Mountain House for a week and could not have had a better time and will certainly be back. The area was as beautiful as the pictures indicated and more. The property was completely refinished and spacious. The house itself was beautiful, clean and everything we needed was at our disposal. The kitchen was large enough to hold my family (6), and had everything we needed. The beds were as comfortable as we could have hoped. Every detail was addressed. The owners,Tod and Pat, were the best part.They could not have been more friendly as they checked in with us several times to see if anything else was needed. They knew everything about the area, places to go, routes to take and times to go. They pointed out areas to see wildlife, bears, mountain goats, moose etc... I would recommend Essex Mountain House to anyone who is looking to bring their family, or meet friends in Glacier Park. The property was located halfway between East and West Glacier gates which was nice to be able to access both entrances into the park. The historic Isaac Walton Inn was about a half mile away if you are looking for a decent meal, otherwise the kitchen had everything we needed.Hiking and fishing were right outside the front door.

I am already looking forward to visiting Glacier Park next summer, I already know we will be staying at Essex Mountain House. Thank you Tod and Pat, We all had a wonderful time and can't wait to see you again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Erin. Pat and I hope you can make it back next year. We are glad you liked the house and really glad you were able to take advantage of the area and Glacier Park. I'm sure the kids will remember this vacation with all the Park and animals you saw. You may want to consider bring your work group out this winter on the train when the rates are low. Glacier Park and Essex have a totally different look in the winter.
As we talked about when you were here, we can pick you up at the Amtrack platform so you won't need a car for your cross country skiing - although rental cars are available at the hotel. Thanks again for staying at the Essex Mountain House.
Pat and Tod
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Glacier Park Lodging
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p408899vb
4068889067
Essex Glacier Country
Blue Earth, Minnesota USA
5

Essex Mountain House

5 of 5
Submitted: July 23, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We were so very lucky to find this place,located right next to Glacier Nat'l Park!! It has more than we ever could have even needed,and at the same,or in most cases much less cost than the crowded,and much less user friendly accomodations in ,or anywhere near the Park. The house is very thoroughly and tastefully furnished and the owners could not be more helpful and knowlegeable of this beautiful area...we will definitely be back to stay longer next time!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
Payment Methods
This owner accepts HomeAway's most secure form of payment.
HomeAway Paymentssm is the most secure way to pay and automatically protects your payment up to $10,000 (Learn More). Call the owner directly to confirm payment details.

Add Note

Other Vacation Properties

Bedrooms 2   Sleeps 6