Full Guide 2023
Montana often gets overlooked when it comes to conventional vacations, however, if your goal is to get away from the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in nature to forget about the stresses of daily life, there are few places better than Montana.
Home to some of the world’s most famous destinations, some as the Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park, the best park for hiking in the country, the Treasure State is perfect for a weekend high up in the mountains, away from it all.
We’ve compiled a list of the best treehouse cabins in Montana to help make your planning as easy and stress-free as possible. Look through our list below and find the ideal treehouse cabin in Montana for your retreat!
Ponderosa Chalet at Snow Bears Chalets is a luxurious treehouse cabin, named in 2018 by Times Magazine as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places.
Visit during the summer, and you’ll be moments away from prime mountain biking and hiking trails. Visit during the winter, and you’ll be 30 seconds away from Chair 3, meaning you’ll be up on the slopes in record time.
Walk through the front door and take in the beauty of the great room’s cathedral ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out directly onto the slopes.
After a day out on the slopes, warm your hands by the great room’s fireplace and make yourself a cup of hot cocoa in the well-appointed kitchen to reward a day well spent.
The Whitefish cabin is a double-decker treehouse built around various towering pine trees and located just a short drive away from some of Montana’s most famous attractions, Glacier National Park and the Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Whitefish Treehouse’s charming and secluded setting makes it ideal for an intimate romantic getaway with your SO, with nothing but the rustling pines to disturb you.
Climb through a wooden grand-spiral staircase to be greeted by a charming space. Pine tree trunks pierce the floor and disappear into the tall ceilings of the living room and bedrooms.
Guests can enjoy their morning coffee out on the bedroom’s covered terrace.
Just like the Ponderosa, the Tamarack Chalet is one of the Snow Bear Chalets, which were named one of the 100 World’s Greatest Places by Times Magazine.
Tamarack Chalet is ideal for large groups looking for something similar to Ponderosa, but with more space. While Ponderosa can only sleep 4 people, Tamarack can accommodate up to 6 people.
The chalet puts you just 30 seconds away from the chair lifts that go up to the ski slopes.
Nestled between towering pine trees on 5 wooded acres, The Raven’s Nest is an artistically designed luxury treehouse cabin located just a short drive from Glacier National Park and the ski slopes of Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Step through the front door and be greeted by the spacious living room, which opens up to the kitchen and a sitting area covered in windows with views of pine trees outside.
Rustic barn door slide to reveal each of the spacious bedrooms, both of which feature sweeping views of the forest outside.
Enjoy panoramic views of Georgetown Lake while nestled among the treetops at the Edge of Wilderness, a luxurious home base for your next ski holiday!
Lose yourself in the peaceful solitude of nature as you walk through the numerous hiking trails of the area, or take the short 20-minute drive to the Discovery Ski Area and hit the slopes.
Inside Edge of Wilderness, rustic meets modern. The great room boasts tall ceilings and is covered in floor-to-ceiling windows, with a beautiful, deer antler chandelier hanging from above.
The Alpine Ridge sits atop the mountains of Flathead County, featuring majestic views of Lake Whitefish and the surrounding forests.
Alpine Ridge’s charming log cabin aesthetic and rustic indoor décor pieces like the deer antler chandelier, the overstuffed leather couches, and the crackling stonework fireplace create the perfect atmosphere for a laid-back retreat in the mountains.
The alpine ski slopes of Whitefish Mountain are just a short drive away from the cabin,
Surrounded by nothing but pine trees as far as the eye can see, Sky Basin Chalet is perfect as a hiker’s perch or as a secluded retreat for someone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern civilization.
The chalet is covered in huge windows so that you can enjoy the great view from anywhere in the house.
After a day out hiking around the mountainside, cozy up by the fireplace and take in the peaceful atmosphere of nature surrounding the property.
Since having options is always nice, another contender for a home base for your Glacier National Park getaway is Riverfront Retreat.
Riverfront Retreat sits right on the Middlefork River, just a 10-minute drive from Glacier.
Enjoy river views while soaking in the hot tub, dining alfresco on the outdoor porch, or cozying up by the great room’s fireplace!
Dreaming of the alpine meadows and crystal clear lakes of Glacier National Park? Then book a retreat at Glacier Hideaway and dream no more!
Glacier Hideaway isn’t just a hiker’s perch, though. You can enjoy your meals outdoors on the terrace with the scenic mountains of Glacier National Park as your backdrop.
After a day hiking up the mountains, soak your weary body in the hot tub, or play a round of pool before heading to bed.
Whitetail Cabin has been featured in Country’s Best Magazine for its charming ambiance and romantic atmosphere.
Whitetail Cabin is the perfect retreat for outdoor adventures aficionados. It sits on 12 wooded acres surrounded by Flathead National Park and its wealth of hiking trails, not to mention a three-acre lake teeming with trout.
Guests can enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas and jaw-dropping sunsets from the comfort of the covered porch.
Bootjack Lake Lodge is an incredibly special place! Not only is it very secluded and private, but it also boasts breathtaking views of Bootjack Lake from its back porch.
Bootjack Lake Lodge is set on 66 acres of wooded Montana wilderness, filled with hiking trails, creeks, and pine trees as far as the eye can see.
Forget about the worries of daily life as you take in the panoramic views of the lake below from the comfort of the hot tub.
The quaint Stalls at Whitefish is the perfect setting for a winter getaway in the secluded Montana woodlands.
This barn turned bucolic lodge has been completely repurposed to be an intimate, homey retreat. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors and ceilings throughout coupled with overstuffed leather couches surrounding a stone fireplace, making the living room the ideal setting for a hot cocoa after a day out on the snow.
The spacious master bedroom boasts a small terrace that overlooks the forest below, a swell as a stone fireplace to keep the room cozy at night.
Located in a peaceful neighborhood across the street from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, Adobe House is a quaint piece of paradise surrounded by pine trees.
Enjoy your meals out in the cabin’s lush garden, and afterward, huddle up by the fire pit and take in the pristine starry skies of Montana at night.
Inside, guests will find a cozy living room with a brick fireplace as its centerpiece. Both spacious rooms boast scenic views of the mountains in the distance.
Spoon Lake Cabin is a secluded hideaway in the heart of the woods of Flathead County with sweeping views of the Montana wilderness and nearby Spoon Lake.
Explore the nearby trails that dot the mountainside, or if the weather is looking good, head down to Spoon Lake for a day out in the water.
Inside, you’ll find a sprawling great room boasting cathedral ceilings and covered in huge windows to make the most of the scenic views that surround it.
Located in the beautiful Haymoon Resort, this treehouse is surrounded by two ponds and 15 wooded acres of carefully landscaped lawns and gardens.
Haymoon is located just a short drive away from the ski slopes of Whitefish Mountain and is around the corner from Kalispell, the gateway to Glacier National Park.
Each of the 5 spacious bedrooms features views of the surrounding trees, and a cozy atmosphere, thanks to their log cabin-inspired décor and furnishings.
Last on our list of the best treehouse cabins in Montana is the Eureka Cabin, a countryside retreat in the bucolic Lincoln County.
Step through the front door and you’ll be greeted by a sprawling great room. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, and delight guests with views of the forest.
The first floor houses the second bedrooms and boasts a covered terrace where guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the view.
Swan Valley Cabin is perfect if you’re looking for a minimalistic, simple cabin to serve as a budget-friendly hiker’s perch for your Montana adventures.
The cabin is nestled in a 230 acres hay ranch in swan valley and is surrounded on all sides by natural beauty in the form of small streams, towering trees, and winding hiking trails.
Inside, you’ll find all of the essentials, a soft bunk bed, a small seating area, and a covered porch where you can enjoy your morning coffee.
Located just a scenic 10-minute drive from the alpine peaks and crystal clear lakes of Glacier National Park, the Glacier Riverside Lodge is the ideal home base to explore Glacier and Flathead Valley.
Enjoy stunning river views and spot the occasional deer from the comfort of the lodge’s deck as you have your breakfast or while you dine alfresco after a day out on Glacier.
This pet-friendly, 4-bedroom cabin boasts a spacious living room covered in large windows, so that you can enjoy the views while cozied up by the fireplace.
By far the most budget-friendly treehouse cabin on our Montana list is Swan Valley Cabin.
Some of the treehouses, such as Eureka Cabin, Glacier Riverside Lodge, and Stalls at Whitefish, welcome pets.
Bootjack Lake Lodge, Alpine Ridge, Tamarack Chalet, Edge of Wilderness, Riverfront Retreat, and Ponderosa Chalet all feature private hot tubs.
Yes, all of the treehouse cabins featured on our list feature heating.