Quiet Retreat on Hanson Doyle Lake 15 Minutes from Whitefish
About the property
- House2300 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps9
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay5 nights
House, 4 Bedrooms + Library, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 8-10)
Peaceful 10 acre forested retreat on quiet 11 acre spring-fed lake. The house is on 2 levels with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a small rustic cottage with 1 bed. This is a comfortable, well appointed country home; light and open, surrounded by forest, hills and the lake. Windows look out in every direction.
The main area on the 2nd floor includes a large, fully equipped kitchen adjoining a small deck with a gas grill. Also on this level is the living room and dining room with a wood stove (electric heat is also throughout the house), high wood paneled ceiling and a large deck. A queen size bedroom, twin bedroom, office with computer, and bathroom complete the upstairs.
Downstairs is a queen bedroom, small bedroom with a twin and trundle bed, library with satellite TV-DVD and a hide-a-bed sofa, laundry, and the 2nd bathroom. Outside is a fenced garden with the small cottage which sleeps 1. The back door opens to a deck and a large hot tub with high powered jets.
Open meadows around the house are for running and playing or watching deer and birds and night=time stargazing. The lake is private, shared by 4 other houses, mostly wooded with areas of wetlands, undeveloped and natural. A dock provides great swimming, sunning, and bird watching, or cross country skiing in the winter. It is linked to 2 more small lakes accessible by canoe from the dock. Northern pike are easy to catch with lures and a half mile walk leads to another lake that the Forest Service stocks with trout. Miles of Forest Service roads lead into a gentle wilderness. Tally lake, with a public campground and sandy swimming beach is an 8 mile bike ride (or drive) away.
If you have a larger group consider combining with the neighboring Lodge at Griddle Cake Lake #77149 on VRBO.
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Owner
Michael Fanning
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 13, 2018
About Michael Fanning
Mike retired from a career as a mathematician and manager at Boeing 22 years ago. Jill did graduate work in psychology at The University of Chicago but 3 kids defined her role for years. She is also a painter and has been a spiritual teacher for 20 years.
Michael Fanning purchased this House in 1991
Why Michael Fanning chose Whitefish
Our life is focused outdoors. We ski, x/c ski, snowshoe, hike, mountain bike, float rivers, paddle our lake, fish, swim, bird, backpack, and golf. Mike has lived in Europe and Japan and has travelled all over the US. He has skied for 65 years at most major resorts. There is no place that fits us like the Flathead Valley. We've tried it all and the only way we'll leave the valley is when our ashes blow over the connental divide.
What makes this House unique
The peace and quiet. The numerous birds and animals. The gentle waters of the lake for swimming. The forest service roads for walking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Being 15 minutes from town, 30 minutes from my favorite ski area and 45 minutes from Glacier Park
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (3), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Location Type
- Lake
- Lake View
- Lakefront
- Rural
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Broadband Access
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Computer Available
- Firewood
- Free Long Distance
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Laundry Soap
- Air Conditioning
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- PC
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Blender
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Room
Entertainment
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
Outside
- Bicycles
- Binoculars
- Canoe
- Deck / Patio(3)
- Inflatable Boat
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Terrace
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor Hot Tub
Attractions
- live theater
- autumn foliage
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- churches
- museums
- playground
- pond
- restaurants
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- cycling
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
- whitewater rafting
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Quiet, Peaceful Setting
Location
Peaceful, quiet solitude. Bird and animal viewing. Hiking, mountain biking & cross country skiing right out the door. Swimming, canoing and fishing on the lake. Town of Whitefish is 15 minutes away with Restaurants, cinema, theater, etc. Whitefish Mountain Resort with downhill skiing is 30 minutes away. Glacier National Park is 45 minutes away.