16900 Us Highway 2 E, Essex, MT 59916

$13,700,000

Bedrooms: 17
Bathrooms: 12
Sq. Ft.: 20,300
Type: House
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Summit Mountain Lodge is a rare Glacier-area legacy hospitality property combining established lodging, restaurant, wedding, private event, and destination dining operations with significant future expansion potential. The property is positioned as a private Glacier-area hospitality platform serving national park visitors, destination wedding guests, private dining groups, tour operators, and experiential tourism clientele seeking privacy, scenery, and access to Montana wilderness. Ownership believes the property represents one of the few remaining privately owned independent hospitality properties positioned near Glacier National Park within a market increasingly dominated by large corporate hospitality operators. Established lodging operation Established destination dining reputation Established wedding and event business Historic Glacier-area hospitality infrastructure Existing expansion capability Infrastructure-enabled hospitality platform Legacy Glacier-area ownership opportunity The Summit Mountain Lodge and Steakhouse with a full liquor license. A turn-key, extremely successful, 22 acre retreat. With breathtaking views of the renowned, ''Crown of the Continent'', this exclusive property consisting of 17 structures, sits on top of the continental divide at 5,216 feet and is situated at the headwaters of Bear Creek. Surrounded by over 5 million acres of Montana wilderness allows the opportunity to watch the bull moose and abundant wildlife from of the deck of Glaciers top rated restaurant and gifts you with one of best views in the entire state of Montana! Surface Water: Bear Creek. The cabins have a +90% occupancy rate during the season Surface water is from the Bear Creek Headwaters. Primary Residence built on site in 2021, Restaurant built in 1906 and remodeled in 2013. Total ownership is 31.35 acres. This offering is approximately 20 acres with all the Summit Mountain Lodge operations.
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Location Information
County: Flathead
Latitude: 48.31242711
Longitude: -113.36039625
Subdivision: Summit Mountain Lodge
Directions: From Whitefish Follow Highway 40 then US Highway 2E for approximately 69 miles. Take left to Summit Mountain Lodge.
Interior Features
Interior: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Full Baths: 12
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Cooling: Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Washer
Basement Description: Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Style: Cabin
Foundation: Slab
Water Source: Well
Septic or Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Parking Description: Assigned
Has Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 4
Irrigation: Deeded Water Rights
Is a Horse Property: Yes
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Secluded, Views
Topography: Varied
Lot Size in Acres: 22
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 958,320
Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Road Description: Highway, Gravel
Waterfront Name: Bear Creek Headwater
Waterfront Description: Other, Pond, Stream, Waterfront
Has Waterfront: Yes
View Description: Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1985
Status: Active
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: $22,625.81


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Seller's Representative: Jeffrey M Fisher, PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish

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