Single Family Home

16900 US Hwy 2 E

Essex, MT 59916

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ActiveMLS® 30070806
$12,700,000
16900 US Hwy 2 E, Essex, MT 59916
17 Bds 12 Ba 20,300 Sq.Ft. 22 Ac
Description

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.

Interior
  • Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Washer
  • Fireplace count 1
  • Laundry Washer Hookup
  • General Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement Finished
  • A/C Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Baseboard, Electric
Exterior and Construction
  • Style Cabin
  • Construction Slab
Utilities
  • Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Utilities Electricity Connected
  • Water Well
Land and Lot
  • Lot size 22 acres (958,320 sq ft)
  • Topography Varied
  • View Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, View
  • Lot description Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Secluded, Views
  • Body of water Other, Pond, Stream, Waterfront
Location and Zoning
  • Road/Access Highway
  • County Flathead
  • Subdivision Summit Mountain Lodge
  • Zoning Angry Bear Lodge-Parcel B, 07408501101010000
Schools
  • School District Columbia Falls High School District
Tax and Legal
  • Annual tax $22,625.81
  • Tax year 2025
  • Parcel number 07408501101010000
  • Legal description Angry Bear Lodge-Parcel B
Parking and Garage
  • Garage Assigned
  • Garage spaces 4

Listing Information

Listing Agent
Jeffrey M Fisher
Listing Office
PureWest Real Estate Whitefish
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