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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84° partly sunny SSW · 0 to 10 mph Updated 6:11 a.m. MT · NOAA
Open to Logan Pass Updated 6:11 a.m. MT · seasonal default
5:46 a.m. → 9:37 p.m. 15 hr 51 min of daylight Updated 6:11 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
Really enjoyed my stay here, cute cabin vibes, bed was excellent and comfy! Everything was easy and clean! Thank you for everything! Will definitely be staying here again.— Tiffany · April 2026
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Such a cozy and pleasant stay! Was so perfect for our little family. Stunning views and close to amazing food and activities.
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Loved Cabin C! Couldn’t ask for a better location. Clean, cozy, quiet, lots of natural light and crisp mountain tap water! Highly recommend this cabin 10/10. (Also really appreciated the bear spray to use if needed!!)
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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
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Warm & Cozy everything was there that we needed. Very quiet & would highly recommend to anyone looking for a rental to stay. Hosts were very prompt on responses. We would would definetly stay again. Thanks guys !
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