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Garden City Family Lake House

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Gorgeous custom home
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living room with fabulous lake views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 28511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Pickleville Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ideal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bear Lake Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

+2
6 Single Beds

Garage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Garage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Garage Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden City Family Lake House

Wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows with two sets of french doors for incredible views of the lake and mountains. Large kitchen with two dishwashers and seating for 14 at the table and 6 at the bar. Large deck with picnic tables with seating for 20. Main house contains 6 bedrooms (including master bedroom and bunkroom). 3 of the rooms contain walk in closets. The separate garage has 2 additional bedrooms, sitting room, and bathroom.

There is an outdoor shower in the breezeway for rinsing off after a long run or trip to the beach. The large lawn is perfect for football games and frisbee.

The house is .3 miles from the Bear Trail, a paved bike path from Laketown to Garden City. And it is .2 miles from Hodges Canyon Road is which is perfect for walking, trail-running, and ATVs.

Property manager

Jim Christensen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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, lock the doors and return the keys
Make sure all trash has been taken to the Hodges Canyon dumpsters.
Return the Renter's key to the key board by the backdoor.
Make sure the hot tub heat has been turned down and the cover locked on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All cars must be parked on the driveway. Street Parking is prohibited.
Leave shoes in the mudroom and to use the mudroom doors as much as possible. Keep all food in the kitchen; do not take food in the carpeted areas.
No tents are allowed in the yard (city ordinance), and we don’t suggest sleeping out there since sprinklers come on in the night

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Garden City

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Cherimoya Hill, a neighbourhood in Garden City. Bear Lake Marina 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Pickleville Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ideal Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Garden City Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden City Family Lake House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden City Family Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden City Family Lake House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden City Family Lake House located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear Lake and Pickleville Playhouse. Bluewater Beach and Ideal Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Great home with several living and outdoor spaces with an amazing view!

This home was perfect for our family get together with multiple families
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

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

Beautiful views of the lake

Nice property with beautiful views of the lake. It worked well for our multi-family reunion. Some of the beds were not very comfortable, but it had the best stocked kitchen of the several large homes we've used for our reunions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great place

Great location, view and property. Would rent there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Pleasant Grove

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

Perfect for a Family Reunion

We loved staying here. The listing is accurate and the house was very well stocked with everything we needed for cooking meals. The view of the lake is amazing and so relaxing. We highly recommend this home and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Great family home.

We loved the house. Beautiful views. The kids loved the outdoor shower. Kitchen was stocked with everything thing you would need. The grass area was great, the deck and patio were spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Great Family Reunion House

Our family loved this house. The double fridges and dishwashers was a huge plus (along with the walk-in-pantry. The large deck, grassy back yard, and view of lake were favorites. All the bedrooms where a good size and the family room was large and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

This was the perfect place for our family reunion.

This home was perfect for our family reunion. We had 10 small children who loved the back yard and the toys. Their favorite place was the bookshelf surprise. The kitchen had everything we needed. Thank you for an amazing place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

lynn b., Alpine, Utah

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

The Best Family Week in this House!

This house was just great for our family vacation! It was comfortable and had everything we needed. The view from almost every room was beautiful. Sarah was so easy to work with and quick to answer our questions. The kids all had a blast playing with the toys. The location was perfect for beach access as well as the town. Each bedroom was cool and comfortable for all of us and the outdoor shower was a big hit. We will definitely book this house again... thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Beautiful house, gorgeous views, great value

This cabin was perfect for our family reunion at Bear Lake. We had 12 adults and 13 children (ranging from 2 to 17 years), and there was plenty of space for everyone. The house is beautifully designed with gorgeous views of the lake (we hired a photographer to take family photos in the backyard, and they turned out great). The house is very well stocked, and the kitchen has everything a large group would need, including dishes, spices, pots/pans, crockpots, waffle makers, etc. (it doesn't show in the pictures, but there is a second fridge as well). For what you get, I think this place is one of the best values on VRBO! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marisa W., Bountiful, Utah

Beautiful, Charming and Wonderful!

We had 22 people, both young and old staying in this beautiful vacation home for a family reunion. We loved it so much! Clean, spacious, comfortable. We loved all of the light streaming in through the windows, and the large yard where we had several games of football. The hot tub was a fun extra. Location was great. Close enough to the marina and raspberry shakes. There is a four wheeling trail within easy access. We had a few hiccups with the freezer not working, but the manager was helpful. I would definitely recommend the property to a friend, in fact I already have. Thanks for a fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

We LOVED IT!!!

This property was perfect for our big family. Plenty of room for kids, and other activities to all go on at the same time. Record outdoor temperatures made sleeping in the upper rooms a challenge the first night, but once it cooled down, it was great! We loved the big back yard perfect for games, hot tubing, out-door movie at night, bbq grilling, etc. Kitchen was so well equiped; two refrigerators/freezers (so great for alot of people). We experienced a power bump one night as a result of a local storm. Property mangrs/owner responded quickly to problems that occured. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri N.

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

Lots of room for our family

Our family really enjoyed the big backyard where we played badminton, water games, baseball, soccer, bubbles, and especially the hot tub! The outdoor shower was a great addition to use when we returned from the beach and needed to wash all the sand off. Our little ones especially loved finding the secret room that they hid in when it was time to go to bed!! But the BEST of all was the spectacular view of the lake!! On the other hand there was one downside and that was the A/C did not work in the bedrooms above the garage. Our solution was to open up the windows at night and get it cooled down then in the morning we would close them up before it got hot and it kept the temperature around 75° which lasted until 8:00pm then we would start the process over again! It worked for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie Anne A.

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

4th of July Family Time

House is exactly like pictures except a few things need to be cleaned, updated or added. Cleaned the outside shower (full of spiders) and the hot tub was not clean, bird poop on outside and inside needed to be cleaned. Also it never got hot (luke warm). Updated electrical - breakers need to be constantly reset in order to use the dishwasher and if you had more than one appliance going. Added - there was only one bath room that had soap, shampoo and conditioner and the 2 rooms above the garage do not have air conditioning and in June - July never were cool. There was plenty of parking and lawn to play outdoor activities. The owner did communicate on a timely manner and overall the property was nice for our family event.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry H., Provo, Utah, USA

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

Thanks for sharing your lovely home.

We had a wonderful time. A Great home. The addition of a swimming pool would have been over the top. Need to add grab bars for elderly in bathroom. We suggest that some hooks on bathroom doors would be an inexpensive addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn b., Alpine, Utah

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

Fun family week at Bear Lake!

This house is perfect for our family of married kids with their families. The grandkids all have a place as well as the adults. The location is great and the yard is ideal. The property manager, Sarah, is very quick to respond to any problem that may arise, and is always very helpful and happy. We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luanne T.

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

Great place

Loved the over all Home and especially the kitchen was so well equipped!!! Beds were a little squeaky and not enough bathroom hand towels was our recommendations to address.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

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

Our Bear Lake Family waterski Trip

Our family had a wonderful time together sharing fun at the beach, in the boats surfing, wakeboarding, sailing and eating great meals! The views of the lake from this property are so beautiful. We spent most of our days on the water and enjoyed watching the Olympics and beading bracelets until late at night. Ping pong was a hit too! The back yard was so fun for the kids to play badminton and run around! We enjoyed eating out on the deck too. The rooms over the garage were pretty warm (85* at night) and I would suggest adding air conditioning to that area. Some of the cupboards including the garbage cabinet needed a good cleaning. All in all we loved staying at your beautiful home. The decor was especially fun. Thank you for providing this beautiful home. Valerie Terry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan N.

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

Beautiful views

We had a great time staying here. Would definitely do it again. The view of the lake was breathtaking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun L.

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

Great House!!

Great house and fun experience. Would highly recommend this rental. Rooms above garage gets a little warm but an overall great house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K., Gilbert, AZ

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

Bear Lake Beauty

This property is beautiful! The views are spectacular. The house is very clean and well stocked. The view from the hot tub is lovely and so relaxing. My kids enjoyed throwing the football in the grassy area every evening. The beds are Very comfortable and there are many of them. The only thing this property lacks is a fire pit. My family mentioned a few times the desire to roast marshmallows and play guitar around one. We definitely appreciate the size and cleanliness of this house. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Extended family getaway

Great location with a beautiful view of Bear Lake. Kitchen was well stocked and the house well kept. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean F., Utah, USA

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

2nd time staying here - great experience!

We had our annual family thing for the second time at this home and thoroughly enjoyed it. The basement gets cold, FYI. The kitchen is great...it’s big with lots of cookware, appliances, etc. We love eating on the deck (awesome view of the lake) and the yard is a great thing to have!! Tons of parking space. Overall a great home with lots of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

Bear Lake House

House and yard were very nice, clean, layout was nice, view of the lake was incredible. Large grassy area for the children to run around on was great. Beds were comfortable. Only negative was inadequate plates and silverware. There was plastic silverware in the pantry but it would have been nice to have a few more metal forks and spoons. Lots of pans and cookware as well as spices and baking supplies in the cupboard. Overall very pleased with the property both in size and quality and would definitely consider returning.

8/10 Good

Lori P.

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

4.5 star house perfect for large groups

Stayed here with 18 people for a family reunion and we would definitely stay again. The view was amazing and the layout of the house was great for our group. We loved the balance of common areas and places you could have some privacy when needed. Kids lived mainly in the basement playing wii and Xbox, and bunking in the bunk room. Quiet location, about a 5 minute drive to town or to lake access. Idaho is a short 6 min jaunt and had a great restaurant called Coopers we went to twice. Plenty of activities for all ages and interests. The house is well stocked and very comfortable. We had plenty of dishes and silverware and were very grateful for two dishwashers, washers and dryers and refrigerators.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

michele R.

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

Room for everyone

This home was perfect for our family reunion (total 12 adults and 7 children). It is close to a boat launch and we found a beach not far off to hang out on for a bit. The home is decorated so tastefully, and the kitchen is full of useful items to prepare food for a hungry crew. We loved being able to use real dishes and save the paper for later. We also used the grassy area for fun games and activities and the hot tub was a popular spot for both kids and adults. The outdoor shower is brilliant. The kids LOVED the secret room in the upper loft area! So clever!! Sarah was very easy to communicate with and answered my questions in advance of our stay. We felt very comfortable in this home and I have no doubt if we come to Bear Lake again, this will be our first choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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