Rental Properties

    • Owner’s Responsibility: Owners are responsible for their renters and are liable for violations of HOA rules, damages, or disturbances caused during a rental stay.

    • Property Management: Owners are required to provide the HOA current contact information for their property manager or local responsible party.

    • Response: Owners must post property management contact information at the exterior unit entrance, including a 24/7 local contact who can respond promptly to any issues.

    • Posted HOA Guidelines: Owners are responsible for providing renters with clear HOA rules, including noise, parking, and behavior expectations, and ensure they understand and comply with them during their stay.

    • Litter: Property management is responsible for promptly cleaning up litter from their units—including garbage that may blow off decks or balconies into adjacent properties or common areas.

    • Spring Trash Removal: We ask that property managers walk the exterior of their building directly after spring snow melt and remove any residual winter trash.

    • Exterior Lights: Property managers should turn off exterior lights after renters to support dark-sky practices, reduce light pollution, and preserve the enjoyment of the night sky and stars for the community.

  • Updated Aug 18, 2026.

    Welcome to the Glades neighborhood. As a mixed-use community of full-time residents, families, guests, and tourists, we ask that you help maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for everyone by following the guidelines below.

    • Bears

      • Bear Safety + Fines: As of 2026, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will fine owners directly for their unsecured garbage under 87-6-216(1)(b) “unlawful supplemental feeding”.  Additional FWP bear safety resources can be found here.

    • Garbage:

      • Wildlife Protection: Bear-proof trash cans are required. Lids must be closed and fully latched when on the road.

      • Pick-Up: Garbage cans cannot be on roadways for more than 2 days and they cannot obstruct plowing operations or fire egress.

      • Garbage Service: If you use Republic for curbside garbage pick-up, it comes on Friday morning.

      • Loose Trash: No garbage bags, recycling, boxes, Christmas trees, etc. on the roadside.

      • Recycling: There is no curbside option. Recycle paper, cardboard, and aluminum at the Flathead County Landfill‍ ‍(Free).

      • Pets: Clean up after pets

      • Ski Area Dumpsters: Not for residential use

      • Pitch In! There is no service or WMR program to clean up litter from roadways or open spaces. It is up to us to keep the neighborhood clean. If you see litter, pick it up.

    • Parking:

      • Egress and Maintenance: No vehicle can be parked in a manner that blocks or restricts roadway access, emergency access, or snow removal operations. Roadways must remain clear at all times for safe two-way traffic and emergency response.

      • Overflow Parking: There are two dedicated areas on Inspiration Loop for owners and renters only.

      • Public Parking: There is no public parking for lift access.

    • Snow Removal:

      • Road Plowing: Whitefish Mountain Resort is contracted by the HOA to maintain the roads. This typically happens mid-morning after a snow event.

      • Driveway Plowing: Owners are responsible for driveway plowing. Most owners use Glacier Land Works, 406-314-0030, glacierlandworks.com. Typically, snow removal happens between 4:00am and 6:00am after snowfall.

      • Obstructions: Renters need to be mindful of trash cans placed on the roadway and not park in a manor in which vehicles interfere with plowing during and after snowfall. Failure to do this results in the narrowing of the roadway and required emergency egress.

    • Noise:

      • The Glades is a mixed-use community consisting of full-time residents, seasonal residents, vacationing guests, and tourists.

      • Renters must behave in a way that does not disturb neighbors or impact the community. Owners are fully responsible for their renters’ conduct.

      • No late-night outdoor parties.

      • No yelling, loud music, or noise that carries.

      • Keep gatherings low-impact and respectful.

      • Treat the neighborhood like a quiet residential community.

    • Fire:

      • All Emergencies: Call 911

      • Wildfire Evacuation Plan: Find it HERE

      • Big Mountain Fire Department: Link HERE

      • Fireworks: Personal fireworks are NEVER ALLOWED anywhere on Whitefish Mountain Resort or within the Glades and Inspiration Loop communities.

    • Dark Sky:

      • Exterior Lights: Please turn off exterior lights when not in use to support dark-sky practices, reduce light pollution, and preserve the enjoyment of the night sky and stars for the community.

    • Emergency Contacts:

Download: Big Mountain Wildfire Evacuation Plan
Vacation Rental Bear Safety Resources