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9.6

Exceptional

10 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 40465 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Garden City, UT

Garden City Park8 min walk
Bear Lake Marina4 min drive
Ideal Beach5 min drive
Logan, UT (LGU-Logan-Cache)59 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This home was a very fun well organized home with tons of things that for kids to do and tons of places to gather and ha...

Kathy S.

Aug 28, 2023

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Cub's Corner

2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Deerly Beloved

1 Queen Bed

Gone Fishin'

3 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Single Beds

Hibernatin' Haven

1 Queen Bed

Into the Woods

1 King Bed

Lazy Daz

2 Single Beds

Moose Meadows

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Paw's Place

1 Queen Bed

That's a Hoot

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

That's Just Ducky

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

The Lodge

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES

MAMA BEAR Cabin is INVITING YOU! Sleeps up to 40

Spacious small or large group retreat with fun for everyone!! Making Memories is Easy!!! Fenced private yard to keep kids safe. Lots of off-street parking including space for ATVs and boats. WALK to BEACH, shops/eateries! Down private lane...forested with quakies/pines but close to everything in Garden City!

SNATCH up the last minute June days for 2024. Year Round availabilty....INQUIRE HERE for Early bird 2025 rates! Get the best days at the best prices!

Sleeps up to 40 in comfortable, snuggy beds. ENJOY the discount on US!
Mama Bear is cozy and relaxing and can accommate small to large groups. Cedar Siding and Full Log Cabin features 10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the lake. Walking distance to the Churches, to all the FUN and only a few minutes to the Grogery Stores.

Enjoy puzzles, board games, indoor eating, doing crafts together, rhythm instruments, dress ups for 1 to 100; a children's play area, karaoke, family DVDs, and a cozy reading area in "The Gathering Place." Visiting together on 2 large sectionals that have reclining seats or watching that favorite movie on the 55" TV in the Great Room is a favorite!

Mama Bear's Arcade Room with a Classic Arcade Machine with 66 games, a Star Wars Pinball Machine, Double Basketball Arcade, XBox and Skeeball is one of the best spots in the cabin for all ages to enjoy.

She has two kitchen preparation areas, 2 laundry areas, 4 refrigerators, is fully stocked with condiments and every appliance you can ever want or need. Want to DUTCH OVEN for your group? Covered on that one, too. Eating areas are both indoors and outside.

Four of the 10 bedrooms are on the main floor. Five of the bedrooms are private rooms for 1 to 2 people. The MASTER BEDROOM, located on the main floor is in the far southeast part of the cabin. Grandpa and Grandma can “get away” from all the hussle and bussle when they need to have some “down time” to rejuvenate, take a nap, or watch their own Smart TV.

Enjoy visiting on the comfortable patio furniture as you watch your children play on the playground, or dodge ball, badminton, wiffle ball, frizbee golf or on the “Slip and Slide.” Tether Ball anyone?

Soak in the hot tub under the stars with the entire property lit by solar lights. There is much “SMORE” to do. Remember the fire pit is begging you to stop by.

Working Remotely? There is a designated area, (LazyDaz) with desk, sitting area and use of the high speed Fiber Optic Internet. You can still hop out of bed and work in your PJs if you want!

We found a little bit of Heaven on Earth at Mama Bear Cabin. Available year round.
When do you want to join us for this absolutely "HEAVENLY TIME"?

Property manager

Janece N Dorrity

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Please contact me about your event before booking.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours from 10 p.m. outdoors until 8 a.m.

One Service dog under 20 lb MAY stay with proof of CERTIFICATION. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT pets are NOT considered, by law, a SERVICE animal.

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: 40

Note from host: Please contact me about your event before booking.

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 in Garden City, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. 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.

Garden City, UT

What's nearby

Bear Lake - 2 min walk
Garden City Park - 8 min walk
Bear Lake Marina - 4 min drive
Pickleville Playhouse - 5 min drive
Ideal Beach - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Moose Buns - ‬11 min walk
‪Zipz - ‬8 min walk
‪La Beau's Drive Inn - ‬8 min walk
‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES on 30 June 2024 start from AU$3,233.81, 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.

What time is check-in at Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reduced 2024 Prices - Early Bird Special for 2025 - Inquire for NEW RATES located?

This family-friendly Garden City cabin is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Bear Lake and Garden City Park. Bear Lake Marina is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Glenda E.

23 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

Property is as stated . Close to all shops and Beach access. Host was Janece she was very nice and helpful . Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Colby N.

14 June 2024

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

Garden City

Cabin and property was awesome. We had an age range from 1 to 75 and everyone was entertained. The hot tub was kinda smelly and that was frustrating as we paid a pretty heavy fee for hot tub cleaning. And the fees and taxes were an additional 45% of the cost of the rental. This seemed a bit disingenuous. It's a huge nice cabin. Just tell me how much it costs up front. But overall a fun stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Layton, Utah

28 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic home!

This home was a very fun well organized home with tons of things that for kids to do and tons of places to gather and have fun. The backyard is fantastic, and lots of beds for lots of bodies

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

14 Aug 2023

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

All that was expected and more

So many fun things to do in the cabin and yard. Nobody was bored. Fun things for every age. Wonderful big yard with lots of fun things. Only complaint was the wagon was missing a wheel and the cor hole game was broken and mildewed from laying outside. First impression was a little off putting because lots of debris was in front of the door. It would have benefited from a yard blower. But when we unlocked the door we were all excited to be there. In spite of the minor complaints we would still give Mama Bear an A+. In spite of that

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk J.

30 July 2023

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

Stay

Nice time and place for a family reunion.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

10 July 2023

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

Family reunion

This property worked perfectly for our large family reunion!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becci F.

9 July 2023

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

Wedding weekend

We had a back yard wedding at mama bear the location is great, you can walk to get snacks/food and to the beach. The yard must not have been used much by previous guests we had to spend extra time cleaning up the porches and outdoor furniture. between the game room, games, toys and outdoor play equipment All the kids had something to do the entire time. The entire yard is fully fenced made the kids playing outside safe. The owners are easy to reach and very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

26 June 2023

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

Family reunion at Mama Bear Cabin

Our family of 30 people, all ages, had a wonderful time at the Mama Bear Cabin. Our toddler loved the play area and young child toys. The children loved to watch vids in the little play area, and everyone liked playing arcade games in the game room. We all enjoyed the huge grassy back yard full of recreational equipment and shade trees. Beds were comfortable and the 2 kitchens had everything we needed. We also used the grill out back. The outdoor hot tub was roomy, with clean fresh water! The proximity to beaches and hikes was perfect. We could have used a few more towels, but we just kept washing them in the several washing machines and dryers provided. Everyone was amused by the bear decor found throughout the house, fun! All in all, it was the perfect place for our family reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

20 June 2023

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

Cozy and fun stay!

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mama Bear! We had a large group that had singles, kids, and couples. The rooms accomedated us very well and they were super cozy. Lots of fun activities/games for the kids! We were within walking distance of breakfast (Ruca's) and all the food places! There is also water access really close and Bear Lake State Park is only 1.5mile away. Wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

7 June 2023

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

Reunion for family fun and Unity

Mama Bear was perfect for the 12 adults and 16 children who were present. Each family had plenty of room for their their own privacy. There were plenty of places for the cousins to interact and take part in activities that were perfect for several age groups. Oldest loved the game room and big tv for playing video games. Tweens also loved playing in the game room and outside when the weather cooperated. Younger children loved the under stairs play area and enjoyed serving pretend food from their restaurant to all in attendance. With the craft supplies supplied, we had many homemade menus crafted and our food options were many😊. Adults enjoyed the games and cards that were there along with those they brought. Early to bedders became late to bedders as we didn’t want to stop our fun times together. A trip to the lake was enjoyed even though it was cloudy. Access to the lake was an easy 5 minute walk

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Taunina L.

30 May 2023

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

Best family hide away ever

I booked the mama bear cabin to combine my daughter's college graduation with a long family weekend. I thought we would rent a boat and spend most of our time on the lake. Nope- it was still partially frozen. It didn't matter at all. The mama bear cabin had plenty of space and activities to entertain everyone. It had plenty of space for my very large family and some of our friends. We all loved how well stocked the kitchens(2) were with every gadget one might need. It was decorated so cute with bears everywhere, but not overdone.The owners were very helpful and accommodating and check in and out was a breeze. Thank you so much for making my daughters weekend a total success!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F., West Valley City

23 May 2023

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

10 stars! Amazing cabin and wonderful host

I would give 20 stars if I could! The cabin is so welcoming and has everything you need and more! The location is superb, within walking distance of a beach, and several restaurants and shops. We enjoyed the game room and hanging out in the great room together. The hot tub is amazing and a great fire pit area. We cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marren C.

5 Dec 2022

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

Great for a family Reunion!

This place was perfect! Enough room for people to find their own space, but cozy enough that we could all be together without having to hunt anyone down. Mama Bear Cabin truly had families in mind when they created this space. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared F.

18 Oct 2022

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

Fantastic Hidden Gem

Our stay at the Mama Bear cabin was wonderful. It is a great place, and while it was just our little family of 5 it has space and beds for many, many more. Our kids had a great time playing in the backyard, arcade room and singing in the karaoke machine. Janice was a fantastic host, and it is clear she loves this property. She leaves her personal cellphone number posted in a few places and when I sent a text asking if our kids are allowed to play on the neighbor's playground (they aren't, but the playground in the cabin's yard is great) and if there were fire restrictions with the drought (campfires in the fire pit are fine) she called me back and not only answered those questions, but also made sure we had seen the popcorn maker, popcorn and array of seasonings (we had) as well as the snow cone maker and flavorings (we hadn't) and a few other hidden gems in the place. We'll definitely be coming back and bringing more of our extended family with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

27 Sept 2022

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

Living the life.

We found this cabin and invited some friends up to join us for the weekend. We just had the best time, there was plenty of room for all of our friends, the extra kitchen is so nice to have. The yard is spectacular, very private and spacious. This cabin is so close to everything in Garden City and many of the restaurants are with in walking distance. The arcade room was such a fun addition and we all had a blast playing some old nostalgic video games. It was cooler but still the beach is really close. All the rooms are themed and so well decorated. All in all it was a blast. And we are looking to re-book for next year for a bigger family event.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

30 July 2022

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

Great Family Reunion Place

Our family's stay at the Mama Bear Lodge was prefect. There was so much to do we only left the cabin once to the state park to rent equipment. The beach that was walking distance from the cabin was peaceful and not crowded. The arcade had a great variety of games for all ages. The Frisbee Golf, batting machine and play ground were in use constantly. We walked to get raspberry malts. The two kitchens were well equipped and we loved the 4 refrigerators. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and two laundry rooms to accommodate our needs. The large gathering room was perfect. The patio and grills were great. I would definitely have another family reunion at the Mama Bear Cabin. Also, the owner responded immediately every time I had a question. She was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janece N Dorrity

I bought Mama Bear Cabin in the fall of 2020 and began doubling it in size. It was originally 2300 sq feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I have over 50 in my immediate family so I decided to expand into the attached two car garage and add an upstairs. Additional bedrooms were added in the main cabin as well by rearranging the floor plan to better accommodate a large group.

Two years later Mama Bear Cabin has more than doubled in size with 11 sleeping areas, (10 bedrooms plus a common area with 2 narrow twin beds, 6 bathrooms, 3 kitchen preparation areas, 3 laundry areas, a main gathering area for eating, playing games and having time together.) There is an ARCADE room plus a Great Room for large groups mingling, visiting and relaxing together. It is designed with you in mind...families needing areas to eat together, play together, spaces to be alone when needed, a work station for those working from home with free internet access and many opportunities to have time making memories together.

This is the best of the best. I'm sure you will agree. Please join my family in welcoming you to MAMA BEAR CABIN, Garden City, Utah!