Duck Lake frontage, near Babb,Glacier Park, St. Mary's, Many Glacier,Waterton Pk
- House2600 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Lovely 3 bedroom + 3 bedrooms downstairs, 3 bath home, w wrap-around deck & dock
Bedrooms
#3 (downstairs)
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 2
King size beds (2) Master bedroom & basement master., Queen size Beds (3) Bdrm #2 & 2 basement Bdrms, Baby Cribs (Port-a-cribs(2) and highchair (1), Sleep Sofa (1 queen). (2) single 'taco' bed (roll-away)., Bunk Beds (1) Has double bed on bottom, single on top in Bdrm #3.
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/showerMain bath, single sink on wide granite countertop,
- Bathroom 3toilet, showerDownstairs bathroom has 2 sinks, toilet and large shower.
- Bathroom 2toilet, showerOff master bedroom. Single sink.
- 3 baths as described above.
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisherIn kitchen, on refrigerator
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- ResortSt. Mary Lodge is close, as is Many Glacier Lodge.
- RuralMontana has 2 cows for every person living in the state, and you will see pastoral views of horses and cows contentedly grazing on lush pastures. Shopping is for necessities and souvenirs mostly.
- VillageSt. Mary and Babb are tiny villages with souvenir and convenience type items available.
- Waterfront
- LakeOur home has lakefront access to Duck Lake, one of Montana's premier trout fishing lakes. A 'roll-out' dock is also there. This is not a swimming lake. Very cold with lake weeds for fish habitat.
- Lake ViewThe sometimes sparkling and other times stormy lake with it's fishing boats bobbing on the surface, and the water birds and raptors swooping over or landing on the surface, looking for a meal is showcased by the kitchen, dining room and master bedroom windows. The kinds of birds change with the season, as birds migrate north and south.
- Mountain ViewThe panaramic, majestic, snow-capped mountains of Glacier National Park are also viewed adjacent to Chief Mountain.
- Water View
General
- HeatingElectric
- Linens ProvidedSheets, blankets, pillows of varying firmness (some down-filled), dish towels
- Washing MachineMaytag top load
- Clothes DryerElectric
- Fireplace
- ParkingIn front. Also curved drive around house.
- GarageIs not available for parking. Is being used for construction materials @ present time.
- Towels ProvidedCotton bath, hand towels, wash cloths,
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThere is a living room with sofa, love seat & rocking chair upstairs. There is also a living area downstairs with sleeper sofa and side chairs.
Kitchen
- DishwasherNew whirlpool.
- RefrigeratorFull fridge with freezer on top.
- StoveElectric.
- OvenElectric stove, with broiler.
- MicrowaveSmall
- Grill
- Coffee MakerRegular drip coffee maker, plus Keurig.
- Toaster4 slice toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry ItemsSpices and condiments are available as well as some basics (flour, sugar, pancake mix, some canned items such as soups, etc.)
- Dishes & UtensilsDishes, bowls, cups, glasses and silverware to easily accommodate 10-14 guests.
- KitchenFully functioning kitchen with glass-top stove, coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave, cooking utensils, dishes and glassware, some basic cooking staples (spices, etc.)
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Room
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningTable (leaves available) seats 6-8. Patio doors from dining room open to a spacious deck overlooking the lake. Deck has round table and chairs to expand dining area..
Entertainment
- TelevisionTV is only for watching movies, or playing games. No satellite or cable.
- DVD Player
- BooksSome fiction and non-fiction.
- Game RoomRound table and chairs downstairs.
- GamesAssortment of boxed games, mostly family oriented. X-Box 360 consoles & games.
- Games for Kids
- ToysA few games and toys in dresser in "bunkbed" bedroom.
- Video LibraryLimited movies, mostly family oriented. Also have a good selection of books to relax with after a full and active day, or during inclement weather. Also have X-Box 360 with assorted games.
- Video GamesFamily type games available.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenMostly natural mountain "lawn"
- BalconyDeck off dining room is about 9 feet off ground & has perfect morning lake view. Has outdoor tables, chairs, loungers.
- BicyclesAvailable upon request.
- Deck / PatioLarge "wrap-around" deck off dining room overlooking lake. Large historic deck (salvage from front of Old Faithful lodge @ Yellowstone Park) on side of garage overlooking lake w gas & charcoal grill.
- Water Sports GearSome fishing poles and gear. Some life vests.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are stairs both to access upstairs and downstairs (3). Doors on upstairs not wide enough for wheel chairs. Bedroom doors downstairs are wide enough for w/c.
Notes
- Family friendly, warm and inviting hideaway in one of the most beautiful places on earth. All the comforts of home. A wrap-around deck overlooks the lake. Humming birds chase each other and zip between the nectar feeders out there! The main floor with a well-stocked Kitchen, laundry room, large living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths is furnished and decorated & ready for guests! The lower floor has a door out to the back yard, another large deck, fire pit, barbecues, and access to the lake. 3 spacious bedrooms accommodate more guests. The downstairs bath has 2 sinks, a large shower and toilet. A large family room with big screen tv is there for video games (XBox 360) and movies. A round table & chairs for some rousing card games is right inside a large picture window overlooking the lake. There is a boat dock onto the lake. Our grandchildren love fishing here in the summer and skating, sledding and sliding on the frozen lake (often dotted with ice-houses) in the winter.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Watch & keep kids safe around the water & wildlifeWatch & keep kids safe around the water & wildlife
No pets
No parties/events - Please be considerate of neighbors. Please be considerate of neighbors.
No smoking - No smoking in house, please.No smoking in house, please.
Max guests: 14 - Prior approval of number (Over 10) & ages requiredPrior approval of number (Over 10) & ages required
Minimum age of primary renter:
- Wear provided life preservers around lake.
- Do not place bagged trash/garbage outside. Bears & other wildlife pass through the lot.
- If possible, keep food in dining, & deck area.
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Owner
Irene Martin
- Languages:
- english, german
About Irene Martin
Don, a retired health systems administrator and business owner is an avid sportsman and Irene, a registered nurse, have lived in and loved Montana most of our lives. Several years ago, A friend and Duck Lake year-around resident friend called and told us about this beautiful, lakefront lot that was for sale. We, with daughter Dawn, bought it and spent many months building, upgrading, and enjoying it. It has been mostly a labor of love (but yes, there have been some 'X#*m%vm' moments we'll have to admit). We haven't yet finished all the upgrades that we plan, but the warm and serene atmosphere of the home and it's setting now make it a wonderful place for children and grandchildren to gather, recreate, pand relax year around. Two of our grandchildren, Emily and Joshua, caught their very first fish right off our little dock. Em, the less squeamish of the two, handled her trout until we believe most of the bones were broken and the fish limp. Her parents very conveniently left for home without the frozen fish. But Em remembered a few miles out and they had to return and retrieve the trophy! Joshua jumped in glee when he caught his big trout, but did not want to touch it. Dad cleaned it for him! He held it far away from him as we took his picture (now framed in the dining room). Winter months here are not for 'sissies'. Often there is an abundance of snow and frigid weather that makes the surface of the lake becomes a skating rink a foot or two thick, which make the ice-fishermen smile from ear to ear as they sit around their heaters in the icehouse! A few of the over-eager have dropped vehicles into the lake through ice not quite thick enough. We love this area. We think you will too! A sad footnote from Irene: Don, my husband & the love of my life, went to be with Jesus Jan. 2016. His contributions to our place are missed every day. I know he is watching with love and interest as we continue our work. 2 grandsons even say they smelled his English Leather" there.
Irene Martin purchased this House in 2009
Why Irene Martin chose Babb
Location, location, wonderful location! Chief Mountain, Glacier National Park, and Waterton Park close by, and seen from the living room window, the lake seen from the kitchen, dining room, & master bedroom, with premier trout fishing in your own back yard, wildlife, wild flowers, many species of birds, and all the comforts of home. You may see a bushy-tailed fox strolling across the back yard, or a deer, and even a moose. There is solitude when you want it, yet there are social activities when you want them, as well. The neighbors are friends as soon as you meet them. Everyone smiles and says hello. There are no crowds to fight, and no standing in long lines to see or do what you would like. This area is why Montana has been called 'The Treasure State' and 'Big Sky Country'! We've lived and roamed through this area longer than anywhere else, although we have seen quite a bit of the U.S. & the world. We love the beautiful setting, the raw beauty, and being right on the lake. It feeds the soul, and fills us with God's peace. Despite some long, hard winters, we choose to live here. The benefits certainly out weigh any negatives!
What makes this House unique
We've chosen not to bring the hustle and bustle of our busy lives to this place. We don't have cable or dish T.V. or wifi (about 2 years out in our area, we hear), although music, books and movies, and games (and a radio) and intimate family times are there if we want them. We do have a cell phone booster and auxiliary blue tooth phones if we need or want to communicate. But this is a 'get-away-from-it-all place', where a bushy-tailed fox trots through the yard. A white-tailed deer reaches up to munch the leaves on a low-hanging branch, a nervous fawn close by. Loons call from the lake. Fish arc as they jump in the water. Graceful swans gliding on a placid lake surface between boats that float or bob as the fishermen they carry cast graceful arches of line on either side of their boats. Ducks quack, quack, quack their silly-sounding call. An osprey swoops and picks a fish right out of the water. Johnny-jump-ups and other wild flowers riot across fields and hillsides. And all framed by majestic, snow-capped mountain peaks. Our large "wrap around" back patio overlooks the lake. You can catch the various moods of the lake itself, the breath-taking sunrises with a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate... or just watch the antics of the aquatic birds on the lake..Momma Canada goose in front, a string of several goslings, and proud Poppa protectively bringing up the rear, pelicans scooping up fish (to the disgust of the fisherman!). Or you can roast a marshmallow or hot dog on the fire pit in the back...Could there be a sweeter place? As we’ve often been told, we have the perfect spot to see the lake, but also the mountains peaks of Glacier National Park. The minutes away attractions of the park, St. Mary lake, Many Glacier, great hiking, restaurants, and even the proximity to the Canadian side of the Rockies are all an added plus! And the peace and serenity of the place permeates you’re soul!