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Bear Creek Guest Ranch

2.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast in Essex with free breakfast

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Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Honeymoon Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Honeymoon Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
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Near the river, Bear Creek Guest Ranch offers a cozy retreat with full breakfast and ski-in/ski-out access. Unwind by the billiards table, relax on your deck or patio, or connect to WiFi in public areas. Guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Honeymoon Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Premium Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin

Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
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About the neighborhood

Map
15750 U.S. Rte 2, Essex, MT, 59916

What's nearby

  • Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course - 22 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Glacier National Park - 36 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Two Medicine Lake - 45 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 52 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Lake McDonald - 55 min drive - 82.9 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 14 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snow Slip Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪West Glacier Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bear Creek Guest Ranch

Bed & breakfast by the river
Bear Creek Guest Ranch provides amenities like free full breakfast and a library. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor pickleball court, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor padel court
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 349 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

15750 U.S. Rte 2
Bear Creek Guest Ranch Essex
Bear Creek Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast
Bear Creek Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast Essex

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Guest Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Guest Ranch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Guest Ranch?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Guest Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Guest Ranch located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is 24.2 mi (39 km) from Glacier National Park and 28.6 mi (46 km) from Two Medicine Lake.

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Bear Creek Guest Ranch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay in the Lodgepole cabin! A perfect quiet spot to relax and reset. Simple furnishings, clean, cozy bed and a family style breakfast available in the main lodge every morning. Views were beautiful and getting to pet the horses on property was an amazing bonus! If you’re looking for a family owned place where they call you by name, this is it. I can’t wait to come again <3
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff at Bear Creek made us feel welcomed. The cabins are small yet comfortable. We started each morning with a delicious home cooked breakfast. Free to walk around and talk with the horses, dogs , and cat. This family treated us as family. A wonderful trip to the area. Bear Creek made it great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Bear Creek Guest Ranch for 4 nights and it was perfect. Dusty, Bill, and family are so kind and make you feel like you are just a part of the ranch. Homemade breakfast in their cabin with the other guests was amazing and a great way to get to know other guests. It is right in the middle of the west and east glacier entrances (about hour from each) and was a great central location. The cabin was clean, cute, comfortable and so unique. I highly recommend them!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

This was the most perfect place to stay for the Montana/GNP experience we were looking for. Great hospitality and a wonderful location between East and West entrances to the park. 10/10! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Bear Creek Ranch were so friendly and helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ranch. The horseback ride was so beautiful and the horses were a joy to ride. Bill provided excellent instruction and guidance. The breakfasts were delicious and there was enough for seconds! We felt that we were really experiencing what real Montana is like!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were really cute and cozy. The hosts (Bill, Diana, Dusty, and Indy) were all so welcoming and helpful. We opted for the horseback ride on our last day and Bill, John and Dan were amazing! They made sure we were all safe and took frequent breaks ensuring safety for the horses as well. They served a delicious family style homemade breakfast each morning. They even had a binder in each cabin with lots of helpful info about the area and glacier national park. To top it all off, we got to love on their doggies, Dixie and Diesel, after breakfast each morning and while they were outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Kahle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were amazing! Very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025