290 Izaak Walton Inn Road Essex, MT 59916

The iconic Izaak Walton Inn, established in 1939 as a historic Great Northern Railway lodge, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Montana heritage. This property, a destination for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and railway aficionados, encompasses nearly 90 acres near Glacier National Park, positioned between the park’s East and West entrances along the Empire Builder rail corridor. The offering includes over 70 guest rooms, featuring the hotel, cabins, restored vintage rail cars converted into guest suites, private cottages, and a secondary off-site hotel, along with vacant land with future potential. This turnkey resort has undergone extensive mechanical and infrastructure upgrades. The property features a renowned on-site restaurant and bar, and an enclosed outdoor pavilion suitable for weddings, corporate retreats, and events. Known as a winter destination for cross-country skiing, the Inn offers groomed trails for skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. In summer, visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and access to Glacier National Park. Operating year-round, the property includes staff housing, themed railway lodging, and a pedestrian footbridge connecting the lodge across the BNSF rail line. The Inn provides views of passing trains and an authentic lodge experience. The sale includes on-site inventory and FF&E, the liquor license, vehicles, operational equipment, recreational supplies, and multiple staff and residential housing configurations. Recent renovations include the rooms, gift shop, kitchen, bar, restaurant, updated boilers, heaters in the pavilion and schoolhouse, heat pumps, and kitchen equipment. The property is to be sold as-is.