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PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Large pantry! Extra Fridge in the Garage.
Kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, pans, etc.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 36427.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Place, Garden City Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ideal Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Lake Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

4 Single Bunk Beds

Loft Area

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!


The perfect "Gathering Place" for family and friends. With 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 36, this house is ideal for any event. The Gathering Place is a combination of comfort and convenience that has something for everyone. You won’t have to worry about finding a parking spot because this house is a SHORT WALK to a high-quality BEACH. Within one mile of the Gathering Place, Garden City has pickleball courts, a town park, legendary Bear Lake restaurants and all of the Bear Lake area recreation activities. Take the 7-minute drive to Bridgerland Adventure Park and enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT on any activities as part of your reservation!

The house is equipped with everything you will need during your visit. With spacious indoor gathering areas, a brand-new ARCADE room, Wi-Fi, Ping-Pong, multiple large screen TVs fully equipped with PlayStation, a large outdoor deck with grills, backyard games with large sandbox, the Gathering Place has something for all your vacation needs.

If winter is more your speed, the Gathering Place is minutes from Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, cross country skiing, snowshoe trails, sledding and world class snowmobiling. This area truly is a wonderful hidden gem during the winter months.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Garden City

Located in Garden City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Garden City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ideal Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's at Bear Lake West - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zipz - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities! located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bear Lake and Garden City Park. Pickleville Playhouse and Bear Lake State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Perfect property

Perfect location with amazing amenities and nearby pool and pickleball. Super fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was great, very clean, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time in “The Gathering Place.” The rooms were large and comfy. It was clean and kitchen was well stocked. It had essentials already there so didn’t have to buy stuff like our last VRBO i.e. dish and washing machine soap, toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap. Angela was prompt with replies to questions. The beach was a further walk than I thought it would be though but that was not a terrible problem. . Kids loved pickleball courts. We did have some problems making the tv’s work. Couldn’t get basement one to work. Without tech-savvy people would not have made upstarts work. All in all, great place!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

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

Family fun.

This property was perfect for our family size. It was clean, the beds were comfortable and the back yard was perfect for a fun family game of kickball.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minnie H.

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

Great time!!

We loved the home, yard, access to the beach and pool. The deck was awesome along with the layout of the home. It is a definite "stay again" home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily s.

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

Ladies Retreat

We had a few hiccups but the owner got them fixed asap and our stay was fabulous !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is in a great location and had plenty of room for our family. A close walk to the lake and near other amenities as well. The owner was great to work with and replied quickly to concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Amazing getaway

This was the perfect place to host our work retreat. Plenty of space for all 20 of us and we were able to get a lot done.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great family gathering place

We had a fun family experience with spaces for all of our age groups!! The bedrooms were great, the kitchen and living areas fit us nicely. We hope to come back again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location, great size, clean and comfortable

Clean property in a great location with amazing beach access. The kids enjoyed being downstairs and the adults had the grand room to themselves to enjoy. Large kitchen to serve food and plenty of beds for everyone. I want to buy this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamee F.

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful time, the home was comfortable and we all enjoyed our stay! We did have a hard time getting through the gate to get to the pool, the password didn’t work., so we just walked around the gate. Would love to plan another trip with my family to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy c.

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

Perfect for Family Reunion

Beautiful clean home with large bedrooms and plenty of beds and bathrooms. Access to Legacy Beach was a huge bonus so we didn't have to use the public beach 20 minutes away. Host was very helpful and quick to answer questions. Minor issues: propane tank was empty for grill and some patio furniture was unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M., Utah

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

Great family house!!

We had a blast at this large house in garden city! It was spacious for our family reunion. We had all ages in our group. The owner was great to make special accommodations for our family since we traveled during the Covid season. The house was close to the lake and the community pool was fun and near by also. I highly recommend this property! We hope to stay here again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Wonderful Owner and Nice Home

We had our family of 31 stay in this home for Thanksgiving week. It was a nice new clean home. We had a really great time!!! Chris (the owner) went the extra mile to make our stay wonderful and the home accommodating to our group, especially for Thanksgiving dinner. If we had questions or concerns he got right back with me. Really great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sheena P.

Perfect House for a Girl's Weekend

We planned a weekend girl's trip and needed a home large enough to fit us all (18 women). This home was not only perfect, but was absolutely beautiful. I loved how open the layout was. We could all be in one room and never felt crowded. Christopher was a great host. We didn't need to, but it was nice knowing if we needed anything he was a text/phone call away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Great place

This home is a great location. Close to gas stations, grocery stores, hardware stores, food and of course the lake. The home was clean and stocked with a lot of kitchen supplies. If you are wondering if they have it, I would ask. Chances are they do. Towels, bedding, pillows, hand towels, dish soap, hand soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent, and some beach towels. We had a great time. We stayed over Christmas with all of my children and grandchildren. All the adults and their children had a bed. Plenty of space for all of us. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for such a great home and place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Lovely accomodations

The house was clean and smelled so good. Having so many bedrooms was awesome and full of all the essential bedding. The kitchen equipment was great. They had everything from a cutting board to pots and pans. Plenty of dinnerware; it was so nice. We enjoyed the grill too. One thing that we missed some how was that the hot tub is not on site. It is about a two block walk to the hot tub. It would have been nice if that was more clear. Another thing we noticed was the lack of body wash and shampoo in the showers. Not a deal breaker just inconvenient . Overall it was a great location and accomodations. We will use this place again use it in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Wonderful home!

This property was perfect for our large family of 34. The host was very responsive answering questions. The location was amazing. The yard and outdoor amenities were wonderful. The following are just suggestions and would not stop us from renting this home again. It really is a wonderful home. One of the bedroom smoke alarms was missing, with wires exposed. Some of the showers could use a little extra attention. Several shower curtains need to be changed, as they are very orange along the bottom section. Just a note : Basic soaps listed in the amenities include a soap bottle for each sink. No soaps or other toiletries are provided for the showers/ bathtubs. The binder at the house also shows that there are some beach towels available, although not one for every person. We could not find any beach towels, which was okay for us as we had brought our own. We were also short on bath towels. With two sets of washers and dryers, we were able to make do. The kitchen pantry is amazing. It was a little difficult to have only one oven. A double oven would have been nice, but we may do. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everything we were looking for. Close to beach, close to downtown. The pool and pickleball were close. Great location! Host answered all our many questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, large, comfortable home. Crossing the busy roadvto get to the pool was the only difficulty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Great Rental

Loved the house and how roomy it was. Very clean and fully stocked.Property had pickle ball and a small splash pad. The only problem we had was we were not able to use the Legacy Beach pool that was advertised in the propery details. That is one reason why we rented this property. When we went over to swim and the pool was closed and hot tub broke. called the number that was given and he told us to find the maintence person. Could never find him. The person we actually talked to said it should be open the next day. It wasn't. The problem we had is that we were never told that it was going to be closed. Had to improvise with the little kids who were looking forward to swimming in the pool. Would definatly stay there again, but would double check on the pool situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a ski weekend.

Still a good location for a ski weekend at Beaver Mtn. Ease of check in and check out appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Y.

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

A great place to stay!

We loved our stay at The Gathering Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Kim

Great stay with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Angela Sweep

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We absolutely love Bear Lake and enjoy spending many days in the summer boating and being with our friends and family. During the winter months we enjoy snowmobiling and skiing the deep snow that surrounds Garden city. We love Bear Lake so much we decided to purchase a home there ourselves that our family, friends and your families could enjoy.

Why they chose this property

We picked this property because we both have big families and wanted a place that would fit both families at once. It is within walking distance to the beach. It is also close to all the excitement and restaurants that Bear lake has to offer during the summer.

What makes this property unique

New home that is big enough to fit everyone's friends and family and yet close enough to the water and restaurants. Feel like you are close enough to town yet far enough away that no one will bother you.

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English, Spanish

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