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Welcome to The Ponderosa!

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Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to The Ponderosa!

The Ponderosa (VRBO #3351557) is a property we bought a few years ago and renovated. It is on 9 private acres. And has a HUGE Ponderosa tree on the property. Which is Montana's state tree. It's a house in the treetops with beautiful views of all that Montana offers. Every amenity is here for your memorable stay, such as a large gas/charcoal grill, outdoor firepit, and a cozy deck to enjoy meals throughout your stay, We are only 3 miles outside of Columbia Falls and 5 miles from Whitefish. The back road between the two towns is where the house is situated, which makes this location very desirable. Meadow Lake golf course is a mile away. Which features a very popular golf course as well as a nice restaurant and bar that has a happy hour every day! There is also rodeos down the road every Thursday and occasional Saturday during the summer. And a nice walking trail down the road along the creek that takes 5 minutes or less to drive to you. Glacier Park is 25 mins away, Big Sky waterslides are 10 mins, and Whitefish Mountain Resort is also 20 minutes This property can sleep up to 6 guests comfortably. We do accept well-behaved pets (no more than 2 please) but ask that you keep them off our furniture. There is plenty of room for dog beds on the front porch or in the house. There is quite a bit of wildlife that roams through our property such as deer, fox, coyotes, and bear. Which they call this forest their home. We have lovely neighbors and want to keep it that way. The surrounding neighbors have children, horses, guinea hens, chickens, cats, and their own dogs. Which means your pet must be under control or leashed at all times. Now that the major rules are out of the way we hope this will be a good fit for you, your friends, & pets! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have we appreciate you considering to stay at The Ponderosa!!

Property manager

Crystal Leever

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Columbia Falls, MT

What's nearby

  • Meadow Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Glacier Lanes and Casino - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Glacier Adventure Guides - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Big Sky Waterpark - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitefish Depot - 15 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Boys Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gunsight Bar Grill Patio - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Ponderosa! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Ponderosa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Ponderosa!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Ponderosa! located?

Situated in Columbia Falls, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Meadow Lake Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glacier Lanes and Casino and Glacier Adventure Guides. Flathead River and Big Sky Waterpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Welcome to The Ponderosa! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glacier
We had a great time staying at the Ponderosa. Lots of extras!! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great little getaway in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abilio M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country dreaming
Very nice property. Semi secluded. Excellent base for Glacier adventures. Host is outstanding with all communication. Check in was easiest ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayti J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We had a great time, saw lots of deer on the property, which was a bonus for my kids. Comfortable beds, very clean. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinodh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A local gem in Columbia Falls!
We stayed at the property for a couple of nights during our trip to Glacier National Park. The photos just don't do justice to how good a property this is. The cabin is located in the woods, while being mins away from big grocery stores and restaurants. It was a mere 25 min drive to west Glacier. The cabin was spacious and so well appointed and maintained. The hosts haven't spare any expenses stocking up on quality things for the home. The beds were really comfortable and easily accommodated five of us. Crystal was a great host; easy to communicate with and really flexible. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice place to stay close the park's entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful view from the deck/balcony, very clean, everything you could need. We even saw a bear while drinking coffee on the deck/balcony but felt 100 percent safe too. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kent h., Centralia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
nice hideaway
We were an adult party of 5. The house was far enough away that we felt we could enjoy nature but close enough to Glacier that we could enter the park in a reasonable amount of time. The house has all we needed. The owner was great to respond when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We throughly enjoyed our stay at The Ponderosa. It was beautifula sn tranquil. Everything we needed was there and beds were great! Hope to get to stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whitefish Family Vacation
Loved the area where the house is, beautifully laid out inside, had everything you could need. Although it was too hot to enjoy a fire, there is a nice fire ring all set up with everything you would need, hopefully make it back sometime when it’s not so hot out. Only downside is we visited when it was a super hot week, definitely used the fans and the ac upstairs, the nights finally cooled down into the low 60’s late evening. House was perfectly located off the beaten path which made everything easily accessible. For the kids, it was amazing to see all of them with their phones down working on a puzzle together, that doesn’t normally happen. They also loved seeing the doe and fawn grazing through the property almost everyday. Great host, great house, great area, couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near Glacier National Park
This place was perfect for us to stay for day trips in to glacier national park. It was around a 25-30 minute drive to get into the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae F., Houston, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Out in the Woods
The property was as stated. We enjoyed looking out at forest. We stayed when it was very hot outside but house stayed comfortable. We are bit older so our only comment would be that the stares to the unit at altitude were a little hard on us. Our stay was beautiful
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Outdoor Getaway
This was the perfect place to crash after all our fun in the area for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us .
From airport at midnight, came by 24 hr grocery and to property with no problem. Secluded and beautiful views from upper deck with hummingbirds, grilling and family time. Granddaughter on her phone was able to get vehicle passes every day. Close to Glacier. The rooms upstairs were cooler and downstairs warmer which was perfect for our group. Owner easy to reach, communicate with and very helpful. One bathroom worked out mostly fine. Great time, clean and very comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near West Glacier
Stayed here with family. There were 7 of us total. Sat out by the fire one night. House was clean. Owner stayed in touch and answered questions quick. Nice house for vacation or just to get away. We loved being in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023