Quiet Retreat on Hanson Doyle Lake 15 Minutes from Whitefish

Our stay at the Hanson Doyle Lake house was just what we needed. The lake, the variety of birds, and the close proximity to Glacier, Whitefish, Kalispell, & Tally Lake made a full schedule. The house was spacious, with a great selection of books and info on the area.

Finally, it was great meeting the Fannings at the beginning of our stay. They provided additional trail maps and some of their favorite spots to assist.

Thanks again.

Words are not enough to describe the serenity and relaxation that this home offers the willing recipient. It is just far enough off the main road, but still close to everything that you need or would want in Whitefish, Kalispell or the Flathead. The home itself provides all the necessities for a week or a month's stay. No need to look for anything. The drawers, closets and little hideaways are all carefully labelled with their contents. The birds literally flock to be fed and the deer are so unafraid as to be walking about the property at any time. The Lake offers an even more relaxing atmosphere to breath in the fresh air and to escape all but the sounds of nature. Camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities like horseback riding are quite close. Glacier National Park and it's surrounding towns are less than an hour away. The owners, Michael and Jill have left you all the information you need to decide where else in the area you might want to visit and are more than willing to share their knowledge and obvious fascination with their home area. Even little daily chores like filling the bird feeders, and watering the plants become daily labors of love for the visitor. The Fanning's personal library and music collection are available for your pleasure. I sincerely believe that if you are couple, a group of friends, a family or whatever combination thereof, you cannot do any better than this beautiful home, as long as you allow yourself to relax and become part of the peaceful surroundings.

Amazing people, great value, great location.

We rented this house for a week-long visit to Glacier National Park with our three grown children (20s-30s). It provided the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day hiking in the mountains. The setting is quiet and private, with only a few other houses on this private lake. The house had everything needed, and more, and the owners take care to provide plenty of helpful info as well. A bonus was the AC unit in the MBR, helping to cool down the room from the hot daytime temps. The lake and hot-tub were a great way to ease the hiking aches late in day, or to wake up with a pre-breakfast swim as the sun rose! The location is convenient to Whitefish and not too far from Glacier -- we went every day but one. We would highly recommend this property and hope we can return sometime in the future!

Our third year at the Fannings' did not disappoint! This home perfectly meets the needs of a family ranging from ages 4 to 70. Not too far from Whitefish or Kalispell with plenty of recreation close by. This year's trip included a trip to Libby to walk amongst the giant cedars, 4th of July in Polebridge and paddle boarding Bowman Lake, an overnight backpacking trip to Ole Creek in the park, and general nonsense in "our" lake right outside the back door. We can not say enough great things about this home, it's owners, or its location. What a treat!