Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins

Dreamy spot that our Florida family loved a few years back! It felt like we took a step back in time - to before all the tech and digitalization of our world. How lovely! We booked when many rooms had filled up so we took what we could get: our first night staying in The Village Inn, a lodge with all rooms facing south end of Lake McDonald. Then the next 3 or 4 nights we were able to secure a private cabin - our first choice so we could spread out some more and have a kitchen! Honestly, BOTH lodging options were wonderful - the views at the Inn were breathtaking, and we loved the convenience to the water for when the kids wanted to swim. However, the cabins were so close too (50 yards away) and even closer to the eateries and shops. We recommend the cabins for families or those who like to cook! We hope to go back one day!

We stayed at an Apgar Village cabin in mid-September 2025. The location right on Lake McDonald is truly unbeatable — beautiful views and convenient access to the park. The cabin itself was clean, but definitely showing its age and in need of some updates. If you’re deciding between the two, I’d recommend booking a room in the lodge rather than the cabins for a more comfortable experience.

Rated the room a little lower because it was not cleaned very well and few amenities, but did love our cabin old style feel. The area has a classic camp like feel with gift shops, a restaurant, ice cream place and boat rental. Located on Lake McDonald we loved staying here. We did white water rafting which was nice but very tame with low water levels this time of year. Took a motorboat out on the lake and saw Bald and Golden Eagles. Our favorite hike was Trail of the Cedars and walking to Avalanche lake, about 5 miles through a beautiful forested landscape. There are bear in the area but we missed them at the lake being about an hour late

We rented a 2 room cabin. It was spacious and clean. Had 3 beds and a sofa. Also a table and chairs and a kitchenette with stove and refrigerator. The bathroom was very small, but we've had similar experiencers at other national park lodging. |The housekeeping staff was very nice. We stayed 2 nights and they came to service our room after the first night. We were going out and we asked them to leave us towels and empty the trash, which they did promptly. Would have made the beds, but we told them it wasn't necessary.

The Location is the WINNER here. The beauty and hometown feeling is also here, excellent for kayaking, or boarders, decent parking. There is food but expensive. Your paying for the access and its seasonal so be aware of this. They have apparel and equipment for those who forgot, lost or broke something.

I honestly liked most things about our cabin. It was clean, has a kitchen and bathroom. The cabin has enough room for six. The location is great. The lake is steps away and all the shops and food are right there. There is a grill in the yard to use which we did. It cooked our huckleberry chicken to perfection. The kitchen also has just about everything you need. We also rented a boat right there at the lake which I would recommend. Only issue I had is the bathroom is really small especially the shower. I hit my head on the shower or the curtain bar every single time and I tried to be careful. It’s not great for anyone over 5’5. The pressure is also super weak. A shower head from the year 2025 will solve that problem though. As for the shower head not as easy of a fix. Hopefully someone doesn’t knock their self out because I almost did. Other that that it’s an amazing place to stay while visiting West Glacier.

I frequently use reviews to help me decide if a place is going to fit our needs and often am really satisfied with our stays. Our experience at this property did not meet our expectations. There may be nice cabins on this property but the one we were assigned to was not maintained well at all. While historic cabins are not meant to be new, we do have the expectation that they are well maintained but that wasn’t true of our cabin. A few examples of the neglect were that the screen on the front door was ripped, allowing rodents to get in. The screen door didn’t close and there wasn’t a latch to keep it closed. The kitchen floor was either not cleaned or so stained that it appears dirty all of the time. The bathroom floor by the toilet was soft, as though water had been leaking, damping the floor, causing rot. Lights that were attached to the wall were askew, a dining room chair was broken and poorly repaired so that it wasn’t sturdy enough to sit in, and chairs upstairs in the loft were left so dirty no one would want to sit on them. |The best part of our stay was the proximity to Glacier, bed bedding was clean, and the fact that our family of 5 could all be together. When I stopped by the front desk they did listen to my concern about the property. I truly believe this cabin should be taken offline and improved. |All things considered, I would never stay here again. While we had to drive a bit more to get into the park, our accommodations in Columbia Falls where we spent a few nights were exponentially better and was less expensive.

While the motel was clean and had a GREAT VIEW!!! It was super small for 4 adults and I looked in a room a few doors down and it was even smaller. The dumpster was right beside our door and top crashing down several times after we’d gone to sleep. We questioned front desk mgr about price of a cabin and he was vague saying $200 -$10000. We had wanted to upgrade for more room, but decided to make do. Beautiful little area, but crowded even in “off season”.

I will definitely stay here again in a heartbeat when I make it back to Glacier National Park. My experience from start to finish was great. I arrived super early and went to check in knowing there was a big probability I wouldn't be able to get into my room yet. Fortunately, the lady was super accommodating and checked me into a room that was ready. The room is super tiny but it was all I needed since I spent most of my time out exploring. The room was clean and furnished properly and had all the items I could possibly need. The bathroom and shower were small but clean and all of your towels and linens are provided. This location is extremely convenient and legit a 30 second walk from Lake McDonald. The views are spectacular. Each room had a designated parking spot right out front. That was great because I did come and go several times from restaurants and hiking. Due to COVID they are not coming into your room each day to clean but will happily provide you any additional items upon request. I only stayed for two nights so I did not have to request anything. I sent out a few post cards during my stay and the front desk was able to mail them out for me. You are in walking distance to several shops, Eddie's Cafe, water sport rentals and several hiking trails. The price was very reasonable when I booked. I can't wait until the day I can go back again!

We rented a cabin. Horrible! Cramped, dark, water stained floors in the tiny bathroom. I wanted to just leave but my husband talked me into staying. Don't stay in the cabins here.

Five star location in a two/three star 1960s style motor lodge. Want to relive your old summer camp camping days? Or experience a slice of Americana nostalgia? This was the perfect place for an unexpected last minute road trip through beautiful Glacier National Park. Although the "lodge" is not on the lake, it is just minutes away by a short walk. Nice to have a reserved parking spot in front of the room. The room itself is basic. The front desk personal on check in were great as we were cutting it close on our drive from Seattle. There is also an after hours box as well. Ask for soap and shampoo when you check in as the rooms are not stocked. There is also a coffee maker at the front desk, but the office opens well after you would want to drive on the Going to the Sun road. Know what to expect. From other reviews, we knew that the rooms have heat, but no A/C. No WiFi. No television. No coffee maker. There is a fan which we needed as we were there during an unexpected heat wave. Keep the windows open to enjoy the fresh mountain air. We brought a hot water pot and a thermos which was perfect to make hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa and oatmeal to start or end the day. Have a cooler to keep your groceries fresh. Limited options in the park, so shop before you check in to the hotel. Perfect location to be inside Glacier National Park to start or end the day. This is the reason to stay here. Apgar Village is cute. Lake McDonald is breathtaking. Take a refreshing dip in the glacier fed waters. Bring water shoes as the beach and lake are lined with smooth, but slippery pebbles. Watch the sunset to end the day or wake up early to the reflection of sunrise to start the day. Nice stay for a last minute trip to Glacier National Park when much of the other park lodgings are currently closed.

The Boat Rental facility at Apgar Village/Lake McDonald with the 10hp outboard motorboats needs to establish a booking system...its 2024!. It's first come first served and the young adults running the business do not have the professional maturity to handle an influx of boat renters with 10-15 boats in inventory. Comments from the staff: "just bring yourself and money, if you want to rent a boat". As a customer don't be proactive, it's no use here. I went to rent a boat while my party was grabbing gear from the car. The young staffer tells me, "I will need everyone from your party here to sign waivers" so I went to grab everyone in my party to sign waivers. Then the staffer says "do you all have all the gear you will be taking on the boat" one person in our party had to grab something they forgot in the car and the staffer said "please come back once everyone in your party has everything they are taking on the boat" By this time guess what.... there were no boats left and we were told we could wait 30min to 1hr for a boat to come back. Which meant we would have to stand there at their window until a boat returned. Remember, its first come first served. Again, the lack of customer service, communication and professionalism from the staff at this boat rental facility is sub-standard. All the while the manager just sits there the entire time and gives zero guidance to his young staff. Try being a leader and Just Do Better, its not that hard!

Amazing location at the south end of Lake McDonald. The Apgar creekside motel cabin is perfect for a cozy stay! The room was on the small side but perfectly clean and had a gorgeous view right out at the pristine water and lovely pine trees. We even saw a deer right outside our window one morning. It is a just a few steps away from the beach, shops, restaurant, ice cream, and kayak rental. The whole Apgar Village area has a great casual vibe with lots going on and people enjoying the park and lake. There is no coffee maker in the room, but it is available in the hotel office, as well as at the little coffee shop starting at 7am for espresso drinks. The shower has nice hot water and good water pressure, and shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion are all provided, as well as plenty of towels and a hair dryer. Before booking, I was worried about some of the negative complainy reviews I read. As soon as we arrived, saw how cute it was, and the friendly checkin staff greeted us, I knew those were nothing to worry about. Just manage your expectations when it comes to staying at a cabin in a remote park. The place was awesome and I would/will totally book this exact same place again for our next stay at Glacier National Park!

Apgar Village is situated at the foot of Lake McDonald, just two miles inside the entrance to Glacier National Park. It is very close to the Apgar Visitors Center where the Park's Red Bus tours leave from. In fact, the Apgar Visitors Center used to be located here in the Village before the new Visitors center was relocated and built nearby. There are stunning views across the 10 miles of lake front which give the Apgar Village a seasonal resort-like feeling. The location makes for striking mountain landscapes and it is almost impossible to not take some awesome photos here. The pebbly beaches offer crystal clear lake visibility but the water (in June) was very cold still.. Plenty of opportunities to enjoy shopping, ice cream, lodging, camping, dining, bike and water recreation rentals and a small boat launch. I even saw an outdoor amphitheater and Nature Center. Parking is not bountiful but it is available in a dirt lot and alongside Lake View Dr. Things might get crowded here during the busiest parts of the summer season. Be advised and plan accordingly. According to Wikipedia, "Apgar Village takes its name from Milo Apgar, an early settler in the Lake McDonald area. In the 1890s, Apgar along with Frank Geduhn and Charlie Howe built homes at the lower end of the lake with the intention of farming the area. Farming proved impractical, so they and other settlers quickly became involved in servicing tourists visiting the park. (Smart move!) As these services increased, the village that grew up around them gained the name Apgar." I really enjoyed my time in the Village. It is undoubtedly scenic with a rustic yet charming campground feel to it. At times, I detected a "soak the tourists" vibe, but I was easily able to brush those bummer feelings aside and concentrate on relishing the exquisite natural beauty found in "God's Backyard," as Montana is sometime referred to. 5 YELP STARS for the beauteous Apgar Village.

This spot is right next to lake McDonald with beautiful view but the price for 4 days is astronomical!! We went in may when it was only 28 degrees out . It is very close to everything in the park and was like a step into an old time lodge . A few updates to the place could really make this place a 5 star to go along with the price tag

Think back to the time you might have gone to a lakeside cabin with your folks 1-2 generations ago. This is what you get here. Everything was super clean, and organized, just minimal. No a/c, which is probably only needed 4 weeks a year. However, even the day we arrived with searing temperatures in the high 80's/low 90's, we left the door open for sleeping at night, and needed an extra blanket in the am; that's how much of a range in temps there is. Small room, double beds, small toilets, showers, kitchen area, etc. But, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, pots.pans, dishes, is what you come here for. We had our breakfast and dined out for lunch/dinner. Cabins are 6 feet away from others, so be cool.

I stayed here for three nights on a recent trip to Glacier National Park and had a great experience. If you're arriving later at night, like we were, just call ahead. They'll leave your key in a secret spot for you so you can still get into your room (I think after 8 or 9 pm). Once we got our key, we used the map that came with it to find our cabin. It was really cute and quaint. There were 4 of us, and the cabin had two rooms--a front bedroom with two double beds and another room with a double bed, a dining area, a small kitchen, and the bathroom. My boyfriend and I took that room, and our other friends got the front bedroom. It worked out well. If anyone from the front room has to use the bathroom, however, they'll have to go through the other room to get there. If you're looking for something fancy, this place is not it. No TVs, no phones, etc. However, the cabin had all the essentials and even had dishes and cookware in the kitchen, along with a fridge and a stove/oven. We didn't cook anything while we were there, but we did use the fridge. Despite the fact that the cabins are close together, and the place was fully booked when we were there, it was silent at night. They have quiet hours between 10 pm and 7 am, and it seemed like people respected that. The lodge does not have its own restaurant, but the Eddie's (the only restaurant in Apgar Village) is about a block away and is decent. If I come back to Glacier at some point, I would definitely stay here again.

LOVED our night at Apgar Village Lodge!! Shalada was a gem! I had spoken to her numerous times the morning before we arrived and she pointed out the best values for the lodges that were available for the night we'd be in town. Then my phone lost all reception for a few hours while driving through the MT mountains. We pulled up to the lodge a few mins past 8p and she was waiting for us! We got a little tour and chose to stay in #52. We HIGHLY recommend Apgar village fort he value, location and cleanliness. Tell Shalada we say hi! We hope to next year when we are planning on heading back. Oh and I need to mention that I accidentally left a baby monitor in the room and they wrapped it up SUPER good and shipped it back to my home. They really know their customer service!

Rustic place backing up to the Apgar creek. This a nice place to stay for one night as there is nothing to do in the day. The rooms are small but clean and the view of the creek out back is great. The lake is nice but not for fishing. The staff was not as nice. We had originally booked this room for two nights but after arriving seeing most of the place was shut down due to wild fires we ask to remove our second night stay. The nice gentleman up front was very understanding and said that is would not be a problem. 30min after we checked in the front desk person came to our room stating they had made a mistake and needed us to move. Small inconvenience but no problem. The next morning when we went to check out and the lady at the front desk was extremely rude. She kept questioning us why we wanted to check out and did not want to refund us for the second night, which they ending up doing. Over all its a nice place but the staff could be hit or mis.

Totally low brow place. Barely above tent camping. Cabin was fine, but no heat in 40 degree nights, and non functional kitchen.

We stayed in one of the cabins for 3 days recently. Very conveniently located to Lake Mcdonald and very convenient to free shuttle stops, restaurant and gift shops. The room was comfortable and very quiet. My main compliment is to the staff. They are all very friendly and went to the trouble to give me a call after I left my watch there by mistake to let me know they found it. I can't say how much I appreciate the staff that turned it in and Suzanne who called me and made arrangements to mail it back to me. Wouldn't stay anywhere else when I return.

I'm giving this place 2 stars. One for location the other for cleanliness. Staying at this place is like stepping into the 1940 or 50's. Places are small and cramped. Everything is painted in dark brown. No air conditioning. No TV's. no WI FI. Cabins are very close to lake MC Donald which is nice. If you want to disconnect & don't mind cramped quarters this place is for you. We reserved the room w/o ever looking at the place. We walked in took one look & left even though we had payed for the place. Which I might add was not cheap. $279.00