Essex Family Cabin - Close to GNP!

Perfect Location! The Essex Family Cabin is perfectly located off Highway 2 halfway between West and East Glacier and only a mile from the famous Izaak Walton Inn. The cabin sits on half an acre with walking trails right out the front door. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the front porch and plan your day trips into beautiful Glacier National Park. The Essex Family Cabin is within a MILE from: -Izaak Walton Inn, Restaurant and Bar -River access for rafters and kayakers -The South hiking access into Glacier National Park; Walton Ranger Station. Guests will have access to the fire pit on the property. There will be instructions for extinguishing listed. Forest Service Fire danger will be checked by your host regularly and the fire pit may be off limits if the fire danger is high. I am happy to text with my guests. I am about an hour away so please reach out if there is anything you are curious about or need. The neighborhood is quiet with walking trails right out the front door. The Izaak Walton Inn is about a half mile or so down the road with a restaurant and bar. Plus a playground! There is a bridge over the train tracks that leads to more hiking trails. Right across Highway 2 is a popular river access for rafters and kayakers. The Walton Ranger Station is just beyond the River access and is another access point into Glacier National Park. There is not a gated entry but there is a parking area and trail signs to beautiful hiking destinations. The cabin is 30 miles from West Glacier and 29 miles from East Glacier. If you are coming from the airport, there are 3 large grocery stores on the way. West and East Glacier do have small general stores that have just about everything you need in a pinch. There are also gas stations in each location. The Izaak Walton Inn is about a half mile from the cabin and may have small toiletries. There is parking right next to the cabin and in front of the cabin. There will be WiFi at the cabin, but there is no cell service beyond that. Most of Glacier National Park is the same. There is a phone at the Inn if needed. Essex provides an unplugged feeling that during these times is much needed and welcomed. Relax and enjoy! NEW for Summer 2022! Glacier National Park not only requires a park pass to enter but when traveling the Going to the Sun Road and Polebridge, visitors will also need a ticketed entry pass. These will be available to reserve online 60 days prior to your visit. There are other access areas in GNP that offer spectacular hiking, boat trips and sight seeing. Two Medicine and Many Glacier only need a park pass.