Square Peg Ranch

$80/night (+ 7% bed tax)
Maximum occupancy four people (each cabin)

Go backwards in time when you stay at historic Square Peg Ranch. The name Square Peg goes back to the 1940's and possibly the 30's. The owner's name was Peggy Causey who was apparently quite a character -- her children said she was a "square peg in a round hole", hence the name Square Peg Ranch.

The log home rentals are just north of the "Polebridge Intersection" on the left. Look for the sign "Square Peg Ranch". From these rustic cabins, you can view the majestic Livingston Range in Glacier National Park, with Spring Creek just outside the cabins' doors. The log homes are one mile (1.6 km) from the Polebridge entrance to Glacier National Park.

Food can be easily cooked at the cabins. Another option is the Northern Lights Saloon and Café open end of May to the end of October, seven days a week, 4pm to 9pm for food and much later for drinks. Usually open Friday and Saturday nights with Brunch on Sunday morning the rest of the year.

Charlie Wise Homestead

• one master bedroom with double bed and living room with antique, oak double bed from the 1800's and one futon, that can be used in front of the fireplace
• "stuffed" easy chairs, couch and cocktail table
• wood heater dated 1898, rock fireplace, screen and utensils
• small tables, freestanding coat rack
• propane lights and propane refrigerator
• one Irish, wood cooking range and propane range for cooking and baking
• wooden kitchen table and chairs
• silverware, sharp knives, steel skillets, cast iron skillets, dishpans, coffee cups, large plates, drinking cups, small pots, coffee pot, cooking pots, cookie sheets, pie pans, shallow baking pans, hot pads
• cold running water in summer (not potable -- boil 5 minutes) Persons using the cabins do not have a safe drinking water supply available on premises; drinking water is available at the North Fork Hostel - 3/4 mile (1.2 km) away. Containers must be brought with you to obtain safe drinking water at the North Fork Hostel
• solar shower during sunny days next to the log home (there are showers available at the hostel for $5)
• stocked woodshed
• unique log outhouse

Square Peg Ranch Guest Cabin ( this is not a winter rental)
(27' x 21'), completed in 1955

• one master bedroom (9'x 10') with a double bed and loft (11' x 20') with two double beds
• "stuffed" easy chairs, couch and cocktail table
• wood heater, rock fireplace, screen and utensils
• small tables, freestanding coat rack
• propane lights and propane refrigerator
• one Montgomery Ward, wood cooking range and propane range for cooking and baking
• kitchen table and two 4' rustic, homestead benches
• silverware, sharp knives, steel skillets, cast iron skillet, dishpans, coffee cups, large plates, drinking cups, small pots, coffee pot, cooking pots, cookie sheets, pie pans, shallow baking pans, hot pads
• cold running water in summer (not potable -- boil 5 minutes) Persons using the cabins do not have a safe drinking water supply available on premises; drinking water is available at the North Fork Hostel - 3/4 mile (1.2 km) away. Containers must be brought with you to obtain safe drinking water at the North Fork Hostel.
• solar shower during sunny days next to the Charlie Wise Homestead (there are showers available at the hostel for $5)
• stocked woodshed
• log outhouse

Bring: linen or sleeping bags (blankets and down quilts are there), bath and dish towels, paper towels, food, drink; just in case: toilet paper and matches. Sets of sheets may also be rented at hostel.

Reservations: To reserve a log home for less than a week please send the cost of one night's stay ($80). By the week, please send half of the total for deposit. When sending a deposit by mail, please include the dates of your stay. A deposit is required for cabin rental within two weeks of a reservation request. Cancellation must be 5 days prior to noon check-in for refund of deposit.

You agree to the following RENTAL AGREEMENT with The North Fork Hostel & Square Peg Ranch, 80 Beaver Drive, Polebridge, MT 59928:
Log homes at Square Peg Ranch rent for $ 80 a night, maximum occupancy is four people per cabin. You agree to make one nights deposit or 50% for weekly rentals. Deposit required for cabin rental within two weeks of request. Cancellation must be 5 days prior to noon check-in for return of deposit. Please wash and put away all dishes. Leave the cabins as you find them, if the cabins after use require cleaning you will be charged a $75 cleaning fee. If paying by credit card, it will automatically be charged.