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Bear Lake Boat House

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Exterior
Exterior
View from the deck!
Entry way on main level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 36456.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Bear Lake Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Garden City Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ideal Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Bear Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

Boat Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

Game Room

1 Double Murphy Bed

Garden room

1 Queen Bed

Gray coral room

1 Queen Bed

Master on the main floor

1 King Bed

Second Master upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Swing Beds

2 Double Beds

The secret loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

"No Wake" Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Caribbean bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom on main lever

Toilet

Master on main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Second story master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bear Lake Boat House

We vacationed in and studied vacation homes for large families and took notes as we created our plans. We hope our home becomes your home as you enjoy some lake time! Accommodations include a large open atrium great room, dining room and kitchen. The majority of cabins cannot accommodate the entire group inside during the winter or in case of inclement weather. Our dining area provides an open area for everyone to eat or play games together and the best part is that you even have a panoramic view from the dining room while you cook and eat! If you prefer outdoor eating we have a back bar with pass-through windows in the kitchen and a wraparound deck with an unbeatable view, a large grill, patio furniture on the deck, and a slide to the lower level. The kitchen is well stocked for all your cooking needs with two dishwashers, a double oven and your reservation even comes with meal ideas and shopping lists to feed your entire family while you’re here. There is a large walk-in pantry for bins, coolers and a second fridge to keep everything you need organized and out of the way. When we came to Bear Lake, we tried writing names on cups and still ended up going through hundreds of paper cups in a few days! A drinking fountain with bottle filler will save on doing extra dishes/paper cups and is so convenient. The laundry room has two washing machines and two dryers.
The Boat House has two master bedrooms. One on the main level and one on the second story. They both have walk-out balcony’s to enjoy some early morning sunrises over the lake. Six of the bedrooms in the Boat House have amazing views of the lake!
You will sleep comfortably in matching linens and duvets. Do you know most rentals don’t wash blankets? At the Boat House, we will be using triple sheeting with our duvets so can cuddle into your white duvet knowing it’s clean.
Your kids and grandkids will love the basement with the Boat bunk room and Bear bunk room. The open theater, game room, bar seating and playroom under the stairs, allow everyone to be enjoying something different and still be together enjoying each other's company. With an additional drinking fountain in the basement, the kids may never come upstairs! The theater room is set for surround sound, Nintendo switch, 135” screen with a projector and access to movies on Netflix and Amazon prime-you can even rent new releases!
When you get home from the lake, rinse off in the outdoor shower or head to the bottom patio to warm up in your own private hot tub or around the gas fire pit.

We will keep you updated on local events during your stay and information on our favorite things to do at Bear Lake including hiking, biking, boating, and of course relaxing on the beach.

Your stay includes use of beach towels, paddle boards, life jackets, sand toys, tennis rackets, tandem, moutain and kids bikes, a double bike trailer, outdoor and indoor games, balls, snowshoes, coolers, beach chairs, shampoo and conditioner, and more. All you have to provide is food and your swimming suit!

There really is something amazing about the time spent together at the lake. We would love to help you plan memories that your kids and grandkids will remember forever!

*The Boat House is a family friendly home and does not allow drinking parties. Immediate eviction and forfeit of damage deposit apply.

*We are happy to help with information on boat/equipment rentals. If you are bringing a boat or trailer of any sort, please let us know and we will help make arrangements for parking at the marina. The boat house does have a turn in the driveway which could complicate parking these items on-site.

*Any indication of alcohol, smoking or animals anywhere on the property will forfeit the damage deposit and also cause immediate eviction.

*Located in Harbor Village close to the bike path and access to the pool, tennis courts and hot tub.

Property manager

Brooke Mueller

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Three pac n’ plays
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Events

No events allowed
Parties are subject to immediate eviction.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets anywhere on property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take out all garbages to the dumpster.
Beach towels must be washed, folded and put away. Run one load of white towels in each washer and move to the driers. Broom sweep.
Check that all remotes are returned to the room behind the theater and pool keys and garage door opener are returned to drawer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Local noise ordinances apply.
No shoes inside.
Strict NO alcohol, smoking, vaping or drugs anywhere on the property-immediate eviction.

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
Note from host: Parties are subject to immediate eviction.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Garden City

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Harbor Village, a neighbourhood in Garden City. Bear Lake Marina and Bear Lake West Golf Course 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Garden City Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ideal Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Lake Boat House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bear Lake Boat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Boat House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Boat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Boat House located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Bear Lake and Bear Lake Marina. Bear Lake State Park and Garden City Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Beautiful house with a great view

Was so impressed with the Bear Lake Boat House, a beautiful place for our family to stay, would definitely stay here again. Brooke was great to deal with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kylene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property was in good condition, was VERY well stocked and had everything we needed. The beds were not very comfortable but there were a lot of them. We were asked to do a LOT of chores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee L.

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

Amazing Family Trip!

This home was everything we hoped it would be. We had the best time and will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

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

Great place to stay for a Bear Lake family reunion

We had a great experience. The house was beautiful and the host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen c.

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

Awesome Home!

Everything you would expect (and more) in a vacation home. We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Palatine

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

Wonderful experience

Our family reunion was held in this home. Beautiful home and great communication with the owner. Would rent again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zanny P.

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

Perfect Reunion House!

No one can stop raving about this place. Every person in every age group had an absolutely wonderful time. The deck and view were the absolute favorites, not to mention the amazing kitchen, living room, gathering areas, movie theater - we loved it all! We would do this every year. I can't say enough good about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Iso-lake-tion Family Vacation 2020

We've been coming to Bear Lake since 2003 for our family vacation. The Boat House is by far the best property we have stayed in. Pluses: Plenty of open space, lots of hot water, theater room, kitchen well stocked, high quality linens and towels and much, much more. Host could not have been more responsive. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

JaNell P.

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

Amazing house!!

We loved our stay at the Boat House! Beautiful views, plenty of space for everyone. We had 36 people (kids and adults) in our group and never felt cramped. The kitchen was amazing and easily accommodated cooking for such a large group. The two dishwashers made clean up a breeze. All of the extras that came with the house were wonderful. The owner was wonderful to work with and was always quick to respond to any of our questions. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shari O.

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

Beautiful home!

The home is open and well planned, lots of room, great kitchen that is easy to work in with many other people. Huge fridge, and good second fridge. Lots of table space for meals. It accommodates many and has such a wonderful view of the lake. I love the home! The driveway is a bit of a challenge, as I read in other reviews, but it is okay, and we still fit our seven cars with a bit of effort. There were a few things we needed to contact the host about and she responded quickly and took care of them. It’s one I would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Summer vacation home

Such a beautiful home. The driveway was not the most ideal place to park. We had 6 cars parked and we all had to move our cars to get a single car out. When we got there, the hot tub had not been cleaned and it didn’t work because the water wasn’t high enough for the jets to work. I got in contact with the owner and she promptly sent over someone to clean it. She waived the hot tub cleaning fee. We couldn’t find the meat thermometer so we asked the owner where it was and she called the local store and had one ready for pick up within the hour. Great communication with owner. We would rent from her again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James I.

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

5-Class Living!!!

This property is better than the pictures! Our 30-member family was stunned with the open space and cleanliness of this property! The kitchen was incredible with the extra garbage cans and 2 dishwashers. The refrigerator was huge, with an extra fridge in the pantry. This is the quintessential lake house! All the windows and balcony showcase the beautiful lake. Indoors or outdoors, we were never too far from views of the lake. The cousins loved all the nooks and crannies and were thrilled for good spaces to play hide-and-go-seek! The theatre room and 3 large booths (kitchen tables) were favorites for the teenagers. The property was extremely well stocked with beach equipment. Our time at the beach was spent digging in the sand with sand toys, paddling with the paddle boards, and relaxing under the pop-up tent with the lawn chairs. The time was absolutely priceless - in large part due to the stellar accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissaey614 B.

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

Perfect for our family reunion

When we pulled up to the home, it was clear we had made an excellent decision for the location of our family reunion at Bear Lake, Utah. The home was clean and functional, the bedrooms were spacious and everyone was thrilled to have their own beds and space. Our favorite part of the entire house was the kitchen! Hello booth seating! This is what set this house apart from all others I looked at. There was a seat at a table for EVERY SINGLE person (a group of 26 people)! Brilliant. All of the amenities were enjoyed, the huge deck overlooking the lake, the slide from deck to lower level, the game area, the theater room. The location was wonderful, a bit high on the hill but that made for better views, we were even able to park 7 cars in the driveway with some clever maneuvering. Literally everything was provided from kitchen wares to beach chairs. I can’t recommend this home more, it was PERFECT. Thank you to the owners for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Incredible!

This was a truly lovely place. A rare intersection of beauty and function. We had a full house- 33 people total, half adults, half children. We had a blast. The best memories were made on the back deck. The view is stunning and peaceful, you find yourself gravitating to that spot of the house constantly. The kitchen and dining areas were incredible. So much space, so much function, lots of natural light, beautiful design. We cooked most of our meals at home, and there was plenty of room for all the food we packed in. The children loved playing on the water pad at the lake. They enjoyed the hot tub, ping pong, slide and theatre as well. The driveway was a bit intimidating at first but we quickly figured it out. The house can get a bit loud because the entire thing is wood floored from top to bottom, but that adds to the beauty and cleanliness. If this were my property I don’t know that I would be so generous as to share it with strangers. Thank you to Brooke for hosting us, and for going the extra mile. She was helpful, quick to respond, and kind. We hope to stay here again. We are missing the view already!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kimball H.

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

Great views of Bear Lake

This is a great property in a semi-great location. I say that because we had a big group and managing the parking on a very steep and narrow driveway was a daily challenge. We had the maximum number of vehicles allowed and it was time consuming to continually move vehicles in and out to get people where they wanted to go. If you have fewer vehicles, this wouldn’t be as much of an issue. The immediate area around the property is rather useless because the lot is small and situated on a very steep hill. This was partially offset by a fabulous deck and porch with million-dollar views of the lake. Any group outdoor activity, however had to take place someplace else. We knew that going in, however. The house under construction right next door is an eyesore. That will resolve itself with time. Inside the property was great with multiple amenities for everyone to have fun. We had some power issues the first day, but the hosts were very responsive in getting those fixed. It’s a spacious, beautiful house with lots of amenities including a nicely stocked kitchen ( cooking gear). The owners/hosts were great to work with with timely communication. I would recommend this property to anyone who likes to have fun at Bear Lake and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is gorgeous! The view was spectacular! The house was very clean, very well-equipped and could easily handle our large crowd of 35. It was well-thought out with fun lofts, almost hidden nooks, and extra equipment, such as bikes and lake equipment, for our use. The owner was very responsive to our questions, and it was conveniently located. It was everything we hoped it would be and more. Our time there will be a treasured memory for our whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here for our family reunion! There was 26 of us and we had all we needed here. TP and soap and shampoo stuff was all stocked up. The bunk beds were bigger than we expected and the rope beds are thankfully fully attached to the ground, the ropes are just for looks. Speaking of looks, the Boat House is beautiful and has an amazing view of Bear Lake. We had tons of space to hang out on the deck or in the great room and kitchen area. I loved that there were 3 booth tables to sit at in addition to a large dining table. There's also 2 dishwashers. There's a huge fridge, and a huge pantry with a spare fridge. Everyone also loved the 2 drinking fountains in the house, with the kitchen fountain including a bottle filling feature. I also made use of some of the beach equipment and golf clubs they had for checkout. Be prepared to navigate the driveway, it's very steep and has narrow turns, but we took our trucks and a suburban up and down it every day. I highly recommend getting some boating in if you are staying here, the lake is amazing. We booked a slip at the Marina, which is 5 minutes down the hill. Since we stayed in July, we had to get a bunch of us to try to reserve the slip at the same time and got lucky. I think they open the reservation window at 8am, 3 months in advance. The host, Brooke, was very responsive and answered a million questions. I really wish I could come back and relax here for the rest of the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

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

Family Vacation House Bear Lake Beautiful Views

This is a beautiful home with many amenities, the kitchen especially had all the things you need and more. Double dishwashers, refrigerators and garbage bins were great. The views are breathtaking and there was plenty of room for our group of 22 to enjoy. The older children enjoyed the game room and we had a family movie night enjoying the big screen. We loved, loved, loved the water fountains with the bottle fills. Communication with manager was great and thanks for leaving s'mores ingredients for us--we enjoyed making s'mores over firepit. The slide was a big hit with the children. It was so nice to have beach towels and chairs available to use. A couple of things: the driveway is very scary because of the steepness and the angles. As a grandparent, I like furniture with more comfort, higher back chairs, sofas to relax in. The majority of the furiture is low back and not that comfortable to sit in. The number of helmets didn't match the number of bikes. The mattresses in both masters were very difficult to sleep on because they were so hard. All in all this is a very very nice vacation home that we would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

The BEST vacation home for our family!!

We had 15 of us and this house is AMAZING!! It’s so clean and beautiful, has tons of room for everyone to have their own space, super well stocked, and so much to do at the house! The theatre room was awesome and the kids enjoyed the games and just playing on the deck. The view from the house is spectacular! The check in and check out is easy and Brooke is very very nice and very prompt in responding. She’s excellent to work with! Having two ovens, two fridges, two washers and dryers, four kitchen garbages, two drinking fountains, etc. was perfect!! I can’t say enough about how wonderful this house was! The only thing I would change if I could was the driveway. It’s a challenge for larger vehicles. But, a perfect home! Thank you, Brooke! We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House for a Family Getaway

The house is great. Plenty of room for large groups. We spent one day sledding and 2 days cross country skiing. Hot tub was fun while it was snowing. Great theater room for gaming and movies. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Bear Lake Vacation

Nice clean property close to town and lake. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn R.

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

Dream stay!!

Could not have had a better experience here! Throughout our vacation everyone in my family kept saying “we’ve never stayed at a better home!” and it’s true. Brooke even welcomed us with a bunch of s’more goodies which was so so sweet! Parking was tricky at first but we all figured it out quickly and Brooke was helpful to tell us the best way to arrange the cars we had. We brought our bikes and it was really fun going down and on the path next to the lake but going up? Plan on walking your bike back haha - very steep! We didn’t end up using our bikes as much as we wanted just because of the steep hills. But that’s nothing against the house - it’s just something to note. We had everything we needed during our stay. Plenty of cooking items, seasonings, utensils, towels, games, toys, equipment, etc. The kitchen was a dream - the 2 dishwashers really came in clutch. We loved the water bottle fountain. This saved us on so many plastic cups and dishes since everyone just brought their own water bottles. I could go on and on about this home and how much we loved it and working with Brooke!! We would love to return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., SOUTH JORDAN

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

Successful family reunion

We had a group of about 30 family members and they all had a great time. There was plenty of room for kids to play and for us to gather for meals and games. We had three people with specific food allergies and we really appreciated that there was a separate refrigerator in the pantry that they could use exclusively. We also liked that it was a two minute drive to the grocery store and to other shops in the area. We watched movies and played games in the theater, made s’mores around the fire pit, and especially loved relaxing on the deck. Then there was the view. Wow. Often we would sit on the deck just to enjoy the view of the beautiful lake and surrounding area. Everyone loved their stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Mueller

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Why they chose this property

This property has arguably the best view at Bear Lake!