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

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A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a trash can.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A spacious living area with a kitchen island, dining table, and seating.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a large deck, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small outdoor seating area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Garden City Park
Sleeps 367 bedrooms12 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Place, beach near Garden City Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Lake Marina
    ‪4 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
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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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 870609vb
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

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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • beach near Garden City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Garden City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ideal Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's at Bear Lake West - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

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.

How much does it cost to stay at PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities! on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$2,266, 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.

How much is parking at PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place to gather with friends and family. Well maintained and perfectly located next to town. Would definitely recommend to others looking to stay by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The property itself is pretty good and in a great location. Had some troubles with certain amenities not matching what is in the listing. Ie: the downstairs has no ventilation, so only the main and upstairs levels have a/c. There were no beach towels, even though those were listed. Bring your own bath soap/shampoo, those are not provided. The host had provided multiple numbers to text, so communication was pretty confusing. Response time wasn’t ideal, but was same day. Overall, good place for the price, but I would’ve given a higher rating if things were well stocked/replenished, and if communication was better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for your stay and feedback. Throughout a summer, items tend to disappear from the house. We had fans and beach towels, but apparently guests thought they needed to take them home with them. I am so sorry this impacted your stay. We offer multiple numbers to help with response time and always do our best to respond immediately. Thank you
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach was great at the time of year we were there 6-9 July 2026. Walking distance to the beach and the beach was not crowded. It was nice sand and mud, perfect for making castles on the beach. Hosts answered questions either by text or on the phone. One of the owners was out of the country part of the time and it took several weeks before they answered my text and voice message. Once I received the best ph. # to use they were great in responding.One thing we were not happy about was no bath soap or shampoo/conditioner was provided. We had to go to the nearest grocery store to purchase those items. Downstairs was warm and there was no air conditioning that we could tell. There was air conditioning on the main floor and upstairs. It would have been nice to have fans in the rooms. They did say we could open windows at night to cool it down.Over all it was a very nice 3 night stay and we would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael A.

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

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Angela Sweep was great to work with. The place we stayed was in excellent condition. We had 20 people of all ages stay and they all enjoyed it there. Everything was stocked well, all the room's were clean, the kitchen was wonderful, and it was way family-friendly. The only thing that we felt bad about was on the letter sent to us and the guide book in the home it said there was fitness equipment, a hot tub, and a pool located at the Legacy Beach Club House. It gave the Legacy Beach Gate number and Code for the beach Club House. It also said there were arm bands in the guide book so we could have access to these things. We couldn't find the arm bands so we walked to the Club House to see if we could get the arm bands there. No one was there so we sent a message to Angela to see where to find the bands. We found out that the Beach Club House wasn't really a part of the deal for staying at the location. It should probably not be advertised if it's not really available. Our overall experience was great and we had a lot of fun as a family. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great place for family reunion!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doyle D.

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

Great Time

Clean, great location and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J I.

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

Great Location Convenient to Garden City

Great spacious accommodations. Bedrooms were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helma B.

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

Beautiful Location

Nice and clean, beautiful bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great stay for family and friend get together

This home was perfect for our large end of summer family and friends get together. Plenty of room for us to be together when desired and to branch off into other areas in the home for smaller groups. We would definitely stay here again for our annual trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kymnbel B.

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

Big place for big numbers!

One of the cleaner places we've rented! Nice place with plenty of seating and a great place to host a family reunion. Great space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

RHONDA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Everyone loved the houseand the big yard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Holiday Fun

This is a beautiful, clean home. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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