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Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!

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Garden City Vacation Rental | 5BR | 4BA | Access Only By Stairs | 3,200 Sq Ft
House Exterior | Covered Deck
House Exterior
Upstairs Living Room | Smart TV | Fireplace
Dining Area | 10-Person Table

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Additional Sleeping (Upstairs Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!

Savor all that Garden City has to offer at this impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental with Ideal Beach Resort access. Featuring 2 living areas, 6 Smart TVs, shuffleboard, and extensive community amenities, this pad offers entertainment for the whole group. Cook breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy your morning coffee on the furnished deck before heading down to Bear Lake for a day on the water. Traveling during the winter? Beaver Mountain Ski Area is less than 18 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3,000 Sq Ft | Family Friendly | Community Hot Tub

Bear Lake awaits when you book this amenity-packed escape, perfect for families or groups of friends seeking lake life with all the comforts of home and community amenities just steps from your door.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds, Twin Bunk Bed | Upstairs Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 2 Pack ‘n Plays

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Beach access, outdoor pool, game room, basketball court, tennis court, mini-golf, playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables
INDOOR LIVING: 2 living areas, fireplace, 6 Smart TVs, DVD player, PlayStation 5 w/ games, 10-person dining table, board games, shuffleboard
OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered deck, dining area, gas grill, kayaks, sleds
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, full knife set, drip coffee maker, blender, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, water filter, ice maker, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi (75 Mbps), keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, iron/board, washer, dryer, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Access only by stairs, 1st-floor bedrooms & full bathrooms, seasonal pool & beach access, 5 external security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available, street parking is prohibited

-- THE LOCATION --

BEAR LAKE: Bear Lake Golf Course (1.2 miles), Ideal Beach (2.2 miles), Bear Lake Rentals (2.3 miles), Hunter’s Point (2.4 miles), Bear Lake Funtime (3.4 miles), Garden City Park (4.4 miles), Marina Rentals (6.4 miles), Rendezvous Beach (9.0 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Pickleville Playhouse (5.0 miles), Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (5.4 miles), Beaver Mountain Ski Area (17.9 miles)
FAMOUS RASPBERRY SHAKES (~5.0 miles): LaBeau's, Zipz Bear Lake, Hometown Drive-In
EVENTS: Raspberry Days (August), Bear Lake Monster Winterfest (January), The Annual Bear Lake County Salmon BBQ (July), Fourth of July Celebration in Paris, Holiday Craft Fair (December)
AIRPORTS: Ogden-Hinckley Airport (92.8 miles), Salt Lake City International Airport (129 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The seasonal pool is only open Memorial Day-Labor Day; the hot tub is available year-round
- NOTE: Beach access is available during the summer months
- NOTE: The property is not located in the resort but still comes with access to the resort amenities
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is near the front yard facing the street. Camera 2 is on the garage facing the outside of the garage. Camera 3 is on the front patio facing the patio. Camera 4 is on the side of the house facing the playground, fire pit, and street. Camera 5 is on the back patio facing the backyard and grill. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are not active when guests are in residence

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Garden City

Sweetwater, a neighbourhood in Garden City, is home to this holiday home. Bear Lake Golf Course and Ideal Beach Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Lake and Bear Lake State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like golfing.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bear Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ideal Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Zipz Bear Lake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salty Bear - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bear Trapper Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ephraim's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake! on 5 May 2026 start from AU$268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden City Retreat w/ Access to Bear Lake! located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located in Sweetwater, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear Lake State Park, Bear Lake Golf Course and Ideal Beach. Pickleville Playhouse and Ideal Beach Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to have a family gathering over the Thanksgiving holiday. Communications with the property manager were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome. The space is all used perfectly and it had all of the toys and amenities to give our family an amazing time. The ideal beach access was the icing on the cake! We'd definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Incredible Cabin Stay

This place was everything we needed. It's not the biggest place we have stayed in but it makes great use of the space. The access to ideal beach and all of the toys and games is the cherry on top! We all LOVED our stay here! I can't recommend it enough!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

It fit our group perfectly and all of my family had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jan

Couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place for our family!! It was great to be able to use Ideal Beach Resort amenities as well. It was so easy to talk with the owner. He was very helpful. Would stay here again in a heart beat and will sure recommend this to our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Beautiful home with fantastic location and amenities

We loved our stay here. Very clean, great responding time for any question. Having access to Ideal Beach was amazing! We loved that there were kayaks, a paddle board, life jackets, beach chairs and toys at the home that we could take to the beach! Our grandkids also loved the arcade games in the family room. We loved the two decks upstairs! We would definitely recommend this home and plan to come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant surprise

The home was beautifully decorated. Plenty of seating , dishes, blankets etc. Almost everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheri c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with great amenities.

Loved the home. Had everything we needed for an extended family vacation. The kitchen was very well stocked. The garage had all the lake toys you would need. Jeremy, the property owner was great with correspondence. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Awesome place, it is spacious and new. Turned out to be a great place to stay with my siblings and get away for a few days and ski . Access to ideal beach was a nice plus. The owner was very accommodating. The stay was ez . Comfortable beds . Kitchen was stocked with appliances and kitchenware
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home/Location

The home was gorgeous! Comfortable beds. Very well stocked kitchen with nice pots/pans. Gorgeous views and wildlife. Open concept home with lots of natural light. Home owner very nice and responds quickly. We will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Activity

There were three families with 8 children (2-15 years of age.). This place worked well for us. There were lots of thing for the younger kids to do and the older ones took care of themselves. The two patio's was an added plus. We had smores around the fire pit.was a fun activity. This was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home Away From Home Getaway!

This house has it it all! Along with practical space and comfort, they stock it up for entertainment too. We were all very pleased with our stay and have already talked about renting this house next year. We were bummed we couldn't have stayed longer, we loved it! It was a scramble trying to make check out time with multiple little kids, but we managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beat Lake Getaway

Even with a few hiccups, this property surpassed our expectations and needs! The only issues we really had were the small arcades did not work and the bbq was dirty, however, there were countless other things here that more than made up for that small inconvenience. We loved the location with the amazing views and my family loves seeing the cows on the hill opposite of us and the deer as well. The house has everything you need and more! The owner was very accommodating and communicated with us right away. We plan on booking another stay here in the summer as well so don’t hesitate to book. You will not regret staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Wonderful home; nice layout and plenty of space

I've been staying in VRBO homes for the last 10 years and I have to say that this home was stocked better than any I've ever stayed at (waffle maker, electric frying pan, griddle, kitchen aid mixer, the list goes on). Plenty of dishes too. The large table and chairs was great for playing games. They had kayaks & a paddleboard for our use too, and we definitely used them several times. The home was very clean, and beautiful, we rented this home for our family reunion, members aged 1 yr to 84 yrs. Very kid friendly and plenty of toys, games available too. The owner was great about checking in to see if we needed anything. We are planning to return to this area in two years or so and we will be staying at this house again, absolutely loved it here. And the people in town were very warm and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

I'd stay at this home again purely for the gorgeous views from the many windows. But there are lots of other reasons to stay! The home was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the linens were fresh, the kitchen was well-equipped, there was plenty of dining space, and the location was convenient for the beach and milkshakes. Also, there's a fantastic stock of games. We had three families staying there, a total of 13 people. There was plenty of space for us to spread out. Having four full bathrooms was so luxurious after a day at the lake. It was so nice to have kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, and beach chairs to use. (We packed so much less than we usually do on our annual trip to Bear Lake!) The owner was communicative and welcoming via text, even alerting us that early check-in was available. We truly hope to stay at "The Blue Lake House" (as may kids call it) again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and very well equipped home!

This is a beautiful and spacious house. Lots of room for a large group. Large kitchen and eating area open to a family room. A second family room in the lower level. Two large decks to enjoy the outdoors. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of dishes, cookware and appliances. Many extras such as kayaks, paddle boards, numerous adult and kid life jackets, beach wagon, beach chairs, and beach towels. My grandsons totally enjoyed the outdoor play set and the PS5. Adult and kid board games as well as magna tiles and wood blocks for the kids to build with when screen time is over. Grill and plenty propane if you want to grill. The owner checked in with me even before we left for our vacation. I have no doubt he would have addressed any problems if we had any. Absolutely no complaints. This is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julieann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Retreat

My daughter graduated from Utah State and we wanted a place to celebrate her. This was the perfect space. The furniture was beautiful. I loved all the windows and 2 balconies on both sides of the home. It was easy to keep track of my kids. The swing/playset was something you'd find at a park. The firepit was used for smores and there was plenty of seating. We had private access to Bear Lake at Ideal Beach Resort. Even though the minigolf and other things were closed, we enjoyed spending time at the beach. We forgot to strap on the kayaks and paddleboard that were in the garage to make it even more of a getaway. The host even provided enough life jackets to make it safe. My favorite part was when it was time for bed. After a long day of graduation, activities, etc. we laid down in pure comfort. In the past we usually stayed at Hilton/Hampton Inns, but I've never been so spoiled by a mattress than at this home. Thank you Jeremy, you were a great host and were quick to respond. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must stay at Bear Lake

We had an amazing time at this house! It is a beautiful, clean home with quality furnishings and large spaces for everyone to be together. Jeremy was so great to work with! There is so much to do at the house for all ages. Then you add on the access to a nearby beach club that has two pools, beach access and much more. This is a must stay if you are going to Bear Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jann

Absolutely The Best

We loved staying here! The floor plan is just wonderful with the open kitchen and living area being so nice and big it was so nice for everyone to be together all at the same time. The beds and furniture were so comfortable and everything was so nice and clean. The front and back decks were awesome to use and we really enjoyed using them. There was a lot of parking which made it great. The kitchen area was really stocked with everything you could think of to use. The owner is really good to communicate with and is very nice. You will love your experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

This house is amazing! It was as advertised and more. Jeremy was awesome to work with! The beach club is great and a fun addition to the stay. We had all ages with us and everyone enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a great house!!!

We had our 4th of July family reunion and it was great, this property has everything to have a great stay, it was clean, spacious and has all the amenities to have agreat time. We definitely are coming back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful home

For my family, this home was perfect (8 adults and 8 kids, three families plus Grandma and Grandpa). Large open spaces for the kids to play. Bedrooms in a perfect configuration. Every family had their own bathroom. Smart TV’s in each bedroom and in the family areas. A kids playground set, and fire pit. My son said it best, “it was like coming home”. And my 4 year old grand daughter summed it up by starting to plan what to do next year on the drive home. My only issue is I wish we had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inviting home.

A beautiful, welcoming home with a view of Bear Lake. Children friendly. Lovely, comfortable furnishings. Plenty of seating around the large table and kitchen counter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Awesome

What an amazing home! We had such a great time. They have a great selection of board and card games. The PlayStation 5 with a good selection of games was a welcomed treat. Everything we needed and more was accommodated for. We loved staying in this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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