Plate 01 — The Birch, Autumn Afternoon Cabin № 02 · The Second of Five
the Birch
Second of four sister cabins. Identical bones — same beds, same kitchen, same morning light — named for the birches that shine in the dark timber and catch the wind where there's none.
Today's conditions · What you'd step into
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72° sunny SSE · 0 to 5 mph Updated 11:23 a.m. MT · NOAA
Open to Logan Pass Updated 11:23 a.m. MT · seasonal default
5:36 a.m. → 9:33 p.m. 15 hr 57 min of daylight Updated 11:23 a.m. MT · sunrise-sunset.org
The specifications
Sleeps 2 · queen
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1 · shower tub combo
Sq Ft 360
Kitchen Full · electric range, fridge, microwave
Coffee Local Montana Coffee Traders · light roast · drip coffee
Wifi 716 / 41 Mbps · fiber · tested 05/20
Laundry On-site shared · washer + dryer
Heat Natural Gas heater
AC Mini-split · cools and heats
Pets Dogs Welcome · two max
Parking 2 cars · plowed in winter
Last updated 04/27/2026 by Forrest. If something here is wrong, that's our fault — please tell us.
Plates · The Birch in detail
Plate 02 — Kitchen · Morning Light 
Plate 03 — The Bedroom 
Plate 04 — Birdseye view of the cabins 
Plate 05 — The Entry 
Plate 06 — The Coffee Station 
Plate 07 — Bathroom 
Plate B1 — The grill, community area 
Plate B2 — Blooms outside the cabins 
Plate B3 — Looking Northwest, the Whitefish Range We're continuously updating the cabins so there may be improvements not visible yet in photos.
Why The Birch
Plate 08 — Silver birch leaves catching wind, May Botanical illustrations · a touchpoint to the name
Birches are the peacocks of Montana’s trees. Silver and green and always moving — even on still days they seem to catch wind from somewhere. When a real wind comes through them, you hear something that sounds like waves, an ocean of leaves rolling over itself. Stand under a birch grove with your eyes closed and you’ll think you’re at the coast.
In fall they join the larches in the show — yellow and gold and copper, leaves trembling on slender branches before they let go all at once. The rest of the year their white bark stands out against the green and brown of everything else, slim and bright and unmistakable from a distance.
What's close · And worth the drive
Plate 09 — Trailheads Trailheads
Columbia Mountain Trail 2.3 mi · 5 min
Apgar Lookout 18.1 mi · 30 min
Hidden Lake 53 mi · 70 min · GTSR
Highline Trail 53 mi · 70 min · GTSR
Avalanche Lake 31 mi · 50 min · GTSR
Plate 10 — Food & Coffee Food & coffee
Montana Coffee Traders 1.8 mi · drive
Starbucks 365 ft · drive
Columbia Cafe 2.0 mi · drive
Three Forks Grille 1.8 mi · drive
Gunsight Saloon 1.9 mi · drive
Plate 11 — Town Essentials Town essentials
Super 1 Foods 3.1 mi · 24 hr groceries
Packmule Liquor & Wine 1.8 mi · provisions
Smith's Grocery 2.1 mi · local groceries
Columbia Falls Barbershop 1.9 mi · get fresh
Murdoch's 4.7 mi · supplies
What guests say
Forrest & Marielle’s place is a perfect stay close to Glacier National Park. The cabin is well equipped and cozy for post hike relaxation. Place is dog friendly and pup really enjoyed the surroundings— Siddharth · May 2026
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This home was cozy and well appointed with lots of amenities. I loved the coffee bar and the new deck! It was the perfect place to have morning coffee and work remotely. The view is beautiful and peaceful. I would definitely stay here again!
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I absolutely loved my stay here. The pictures did not do the home justice as I felt it was even cuter than the pictures show. My pups and I enjoyed a short stay while visiting Glacier National Park. I hope to return someday and would be thrilled to stay here again! The hosts were polite, responsive, and helpful.
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Great little cabin just off the main road into Glacier. We stayed for three nights with two full-sized dogs and had zero issues. We already had plans for exploring Glacier and the surrounding area, but Forrest & Marielle still went out of their way to share helpful recommendations ahead of our stay. Overall, a fantastic experience—we’ll definitely be back. And the price can’t be beat. Highly recommend!
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Great place to stay with a super accessible location! Having lived in the valley before, I was excited to see a rental available in this location. Super close to Glacier but still only a mile from Columbia Falls and all the restaurants there!
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