Ask Kelsey Eisenzimer
Spend evenings in the glow of a blazing sunset disappearing beyond the majestic mountains of Glacier National Park from your front deck while sipping on an iced tea. The aspen groves gently rustle with the breeze carrying an aroma of pine and pristine alpine air. This property is located near the Crown of the Continent or Glacier National Park on 19.53 acres. The ranch provides facilities to accommodate your horse companions including a roping arena with sand that was hauled in and a squeeze chute with a remote. There is also an insulated barn with a lean-to and water plumbed to it. The home is on city water but there is also a well, a canal, and a small stream. A loft over the detached 2-car garage is used as an Airbnb that books solid from May through October bringing in over $30,000 a year! The loft sleeps 3 while the 2,660 square foot home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. This horse haven is like a castle in the clouds with opportunities to recreate in every direction. Beautiful, scenic landscapes pretty enough to want to capture forever on a canvas or a photograph attract visitors ready to rent your loft for added income. The unique area offers you a piece of Montana that many compare to one of the most memorable in the world. Don't let this dream property pass you by!
Local Area
Just on the edge of the world-renowned Glacier National Park, Babb, Montana is a small farming and ranching community in Glacier County. A recreational haven, many activities illuminate the wonder of the landscape and scenery here. The community accommodates those passing through to the park. Fishing, camping, and hiking are popular routines and easy ways to surround yourself with the beauty of nature.
East Glacier, Montana is a small village surrounded by tantalizing views and scenery of Glacier National Park. The town may be small but has many accommodations such as motels, restaurants, a grocery store, golf course, a historic lodge, horse and car rentals, bars, gift shops, laundromats, an ATM, and a filling station for your convenience. It holds the east entrance to the famous Glacier National Park. The center of town lies at the intersection of Highway 2 and state Highway 49 making it easily accessible. You will need many days to enjoy all that East Glacier has to offer. It is near excellent fishing, hunting, numerous hiking trails, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Daily tours are departing to Glacier and also boat tours paddling along the pristine waters of the lakes in the park. If you'd like a truly western Montana experience, sign up for a trail ride on horseback and feed the inner adventurer. Popular scenic spots you will want to visit are the Going-to-the-Sun-Road, Two Medicine Valley, numerous waterfalls, overlooks, lakes, and streams. Do not forget your camera as you are sure to see some wildlife including moose, bear, deer, elk, mountain goats, and many more.
Area Attractions
Glacier National Park
The coveted area nicknamed the "Crown of the Continent" for obvious reasons offers exclusive views and activities in the state of Montana. With over 700 miles of trails through pristine forests, alpine meadows sprinkled with bright lovely wildflowers, rugged and tenacious mountains, and spectacular sparkling lakes. Visit the historic chalets and lodges for a walk back in time or backpack, cycle, hike, or camp. While taking in the astounding sights of the glacier-carved peaks and valleys, set your binoculars on a diverse range of wildlife of bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer, elk, ptarmigan, and both black and grizzly bear. This highway to heaven is a tough one to ever forget.
Lake Sherburne
Lake Sherburne is a manmade reservoir located just outside of the entrance at Many Glacier. The reservoir was created to help regulate the flows of the Swiftcurrent Creek with an earth-fill dam built in 1914 and 1921. The lake is situated in a scenic area with unparalleled views. It is six miles in length with lots of shorelines to bask in the sun or explore. Fish, boat, view wildlife, or hike. The water is calm and serene for fishing or kayaking. Expect to reel in Brook Trout or Northern Pike. Wildlife that can be seen here include moose, bears, bighorn sheep, and Trumpeter Swans.
Duck Lake
East of Babb, Duck Lake offers a fishing experience unlike any other. The lake is stocked and produces rainbow trout that average 8 pounds! The large fish raised in these waters attract anglers from all over the world. Duck Lake is 1,446 acres at an elevation of 5,015 feet. A reservation license and a Montana fishing license are all you need to start reeling in plump Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Lower Saint Mary Lake
At an elevation of 4,477 feet, this mountain lake holds Brook, Bull, Lake, Rainbow, and Westslope Cutthroat Trout along with Northern Pike and Lake Whitefish. Outdoor enthusiasts can marvel in the crystal-clear waters and enjoy lake activities that offer up stunning views in every direction.
Chief Mountain
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer size and formation of this peak which is among the highest in Glacier National Park at 9,080 feet! The peaks tower over the Cut Bank plains. Majestic and mighty, Chief Mountain can be seen from over 100 miles away! The mountain lies on the boundary between Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Reservation. The prominent peak has served as guidance, shelter, and a landmark for travelers. The sacred area is rich with the history of the native people to this area.
