Bear Lake Getaway; 2 min to Beach-Pool & Beach Access-Arcades-Fire Pit

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Upstairs Loft with Foosball, NBA Jam & Pac Man Arcade

Basement common area featuring a full-size pull-out bed, a bean bag chair, and walk-out entrances.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 25323.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Garden City, UT

Pickleville Playhouse

13 min walk

Bear Lake

16 min walk

Ideal Beach

19 min walk

Logan, UT (LGU-Logan-Cache)

64 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Basement Common Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

6 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

4 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 1 (Ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Bear Lake Monster House is a brand new family-friendly home in Garden City, UT. It comes fully equipped with everything you need from the fresh new home scent to kayaks, arcade games, foosball, a fully stocked kitchen, 4 king bedrooms, 2 bunkrooms, board games, and did I mention you'll be just a 2 minute drive from the beach.

As you explore the house, keep an eye out for the unique artwork that introduces you to the legend of the Bear Lake Monster - a local legend that you won't want to miss! You won't find another vacation rental in the area that centers around fun and reveals the Bear Lake Monster through its decor, artwork, and even hidden surprises.

**KEY FEATURES**

* 6 bedrooms; 4 kings, 2 bunkrooms perfect for kids + teens
* 18 total beds, Sleeps 25
* Game room loft with arcades, foosball & dedicated kids nook with toys & books
* 3 full bathrooms 1 half bath
*Propane fire pit on back patio
* Full kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances
* Cozy lounge w/ electric fireplace + flat-screen TV
* Basement common area with full size pullout bed, flat-screen TV, giant connect 4, & Classic Nintendo games
* Commercial washer + dryer

Ideal Resort Beach Pass is available to our guests, which includes:
-Private beach access
-2 Pools, 2 hot tubs, 2 saunas (*Hot tub and Sauna open year round)
-Mini Golf
-Tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball courts

The Space Details:

**BEDROOMS**

Maser Bedroom 1 (UPPER LEVEL) - King bed / charging ports / en-suite bathroom with his & her vanity and sinks / shower / ceiling fan / 45 inch Smart TV/ twin pullout sleeper sofa / desk workstation / darkening curtains

Bedroom 2 (UPPER LEVEL) - King bed / charging ports / 45 inch Smart TV / roll out bed / darkening curtains

Bedroom 3 (UPPER LEVEL) - King bed / charging ports / 45 inch Smart TV / twin pullout sleeper sofa / darkening curtains

Bedroom 4 (UPPER LEVEL) - King bed / charging ports / 45 inch Smart TV / darkening curtains

Bedroom 5 (BASEMENT) - 2 full size bunk beds, total of 4 full size beds/ darkening curtains

Bedroom 6 (BASEMENT) - 2 twin triple bunk beds, total of 6 twin size beds / darkening curtains

Game Loft (UPPER LEVEL) - stocked with 2 arcades and foosball table.

Bathrooms: Total 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom (2 full bathrooms upper level, 1 full bathroom basement, 1 half bathroom main floor) - shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap for your convenience.

Family Room (MAIN LEVEL) - New large L sofa / 75 in Smart TV / electric fireplace / 2 sofa chairs / Open room concept. 12 seater dining table / 6 bar stools with bar / 3 bar stools to kitchen island (folding table & chairs in garage that seats 4). Closet stocked with fun board games and spike ball for the family.

Kitchen (MAIN LEVEL) - New pots, electric griddle, baking pans, utensils, dishware, drip coffee, blender, 2 waffle makers, crock pot, and high chair for the little one and much more.

Common Area (BASEMENT) - Large L sofa full bed sleeper / 60 in TV / Large Connect 4 / Large bean bag / Nintendo Classic / kids play nook with toys and books.

Laundry (UPPER LEVEL) - New washer dryer

Garage: Blackstone Grill / 2 youth kayaks / beach towels / EV charger / Space for one car with plenty of extra parking in the driveway and on the side of house.

Parking: Garage + side gravel parking strip fits 6 cars (largest parking area available at Lighthouse Retreat). Side gravel parking strip can fit a boat or toys if you’re proficient in backing it up.

Backyard: patio with fire pit and 8 adirondack chair.

**LOCAL ATTRACTIONS**

2 Min Drive to Ideal Beach
5 Min Walk to Pickleville Playhouse
4 Min Drive to Bear Lake Golf Course

**THINGS TO KNOW**

Must sign rental agreement & provide valid ID
$500 Security deposit
Free high-speed WiFi
2 Pack-N-Plays + baby monitor
Electric vehicle charge provided

No smoking on property.

No pets

Home is located in a brand new development. Landscaping to be completed 2024

Garden City STR Registration Number: 015809

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on property. We have a family member th

Rental agreement, valid ID, & $500 security deposit required.

Strict no pets policy. Pet cleaning fees start at $300.

Strict no smoking, illegal drugs or vaping policy. Smoke remediation fees start at $500.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

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 Sweetwater, 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Garden City, UT

What's nearby

Pickleville Playhouse - 13 min walk
Bear Lake - 16 min walk
Ideal Beach - 19 min walk
Garden City Park - 5 min drive
Bear Lake Marina - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moose Buns - ‬6 min drive
‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬8 min drive
‪La Beau's Drive Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Zipz - ‬6 min drive
‪Hometown Drive Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book Summer 2025: Bear Lake Getaway; 2 min to Beach-Pool & Beach Access-Arcades pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book Summer 2025: Bear Lake Getaway; 2 min to Beach-Pool & Beach Access-Arcades?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book Summer 2025: Bear Lake Getaway; 2 min to Beach-Pool & Beach Access-Arcades?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book Summer 2025: Bear Lake Getaway; 2 min to Beach-Pool & Beach Access-Arcades located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pickleville Playhouse and Bear Lake. Ideal Beach and Garden City Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

11 Aug 2024

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

Great Vacation

Being my first time at Bear Lake I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was very enjoyable. We loved it Bear lake Monster house. It was very spacious with lots of bedrooms that fit our needs perfectly. The beds were comfy and the kids loved the bunk rooms and family room downstairs to hang out playing games. We appreciated the beach chairs and cooler and loved making smores and hanging out around the fire pit. Mike was very responsive to any texts I sent him which made it nice too. Thanks again. We hope to be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great Friend Trip

We had 5-6 families all stay here and it was super comfortable for everyone. Plenty of bathrooms, bedrooms, and space for all adults and children. Incredibly well thought out and intentionally designed to make it a fun trip for everyone. Beach toys, kayaks, etc. Had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

27 July 2024

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

Family Getaway

We had the best time at your Bear Lake Monster House! The house was set up perfectly. Immaculately clean and organized. Beautiful and comfortable furniture and beds. I loved all the clear instructions on how to work the tv, grill, thermostats, etc., and it was very easy to check in and out. We loved the access to ideal beach and it was a perfect walking distance from the house. We used the beach towels hanging in the garage and were so easy to wash up and replace. We would for sure stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

21 July 2024

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

Great House

We had a great time staying here. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of space and lots of activities within the house to keep the kids entertained. The digital guest book was very helpful with instructions about the house and information about the area. We look forward to returning again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

5 July 2024

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

Family reunion

With siblings all over the West, we needed a place big enough to fit us all under one roof. We had four families plus grandma and grandpa with more than enough room for everyone. A quick jump over to the lake or into town made the location super convenient. A couple of the teens who ignored their parents and got badly sunburned, real enjoyed their private bunks in the cool basement.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cambria S.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful house, great stay

We had a lot of fun a little scavenger hunt set up by the owners. The kids loved playing video games and foozeball. Access to Ideal Beach was great, the property is super close.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton B.

26 June 2024

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

Great House and Prompt Comms

House was accurately describe, great condition, spacious and layout worked will for large family. Michael was prompt in communication and welcoming to home with sharing additional local information on house, area and activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

7 Sept 2023

Incredible Family Getaway

Our family really enjoyed staying at the Bear Lake Monster House! We especially loved the kitchen/dining area/living room as there was plenty of space for the entire family to be together. This would be an awesome place for the family to spend Thanksgiving weekend. The bunk rooms were exciting for the kids and the king beds were luxurious for the adults. Even though the house is big it feels cozy. The furniture is comfortable, the decor is charming, and it is stocked with kitchen essentials. The grandkids really loved foosball and the Connect Four game on the wall. The little playroom hidden under the stairs was a fun surprise! There were toys and books to keep the little kids entertained which all the adults were incredibly grateful for. All of the Bear Lake Monster trivia and artwork throughout the house was interesting and leveled up the whole experience. Bear Lake Monster House is minutes away from many parks, restaurants, and public beaches. The hosts also go above and beyond and offer free access to Ideal Beach Resort. We spent the day at the beach, swimming, hot tubbing, mini golfing, playing bingo, giant chess, and playing on the playground. We didn’t have time to play tennis but will definitely do that next time! Garden City Park is a 6-minute drive with a playground, grassy area, and a boardwalk out to the beach. It was a lovely sandy beach for all the littles. We were worried when the weather turned cold on our last day but ended up having the best time ever hanging out and playing games at the house. We also played Pickleball at the Garden City Heritage Park where they had 8 courts. We didn’t make it to Pickleville Playhouse this trip but it’s okay because we will definitely be staying at Bear Lake Monster House again!

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10/10 Excellent

Spencer R.

28 Aug 2023

Chef’s Kiss Perfection

We loved the Bear Lake Monster House! The location is perfect! So close to everything - particularly the Pickleville Playhouse and the best beaches (in our opinion). The neighborhood is new and so is the house, which we loved! The house well-appointed and included everything we needed throughout our stay. There were king beds in all of the rooms upstairs which was an amazing touch! You never find that ANYWHERE. We also loved that the bedrooms upstairs had large TV’s as well! The frisbees, beach toys, towels, and scavenger hunt truly took our visit over the top. In addition to everything mentioned it was also amazing that everything was labeled and easy to find. The house comes with access to ‘Ideal Beach’ which was also amazing! We took full advantage of that benefit and utilized the beach toys included with the house. We’ll definitely be back soon! Thank you for a perfect stay!

8/10 Good

Garlin F.

14 Aug 2023

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

Monster Fun

The house was great. Kids loved the toys from the scavenger hunt. Needs a larger water heater with that many people staying there. Our other issue was the parking. No room for toys and boat trailers..

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great House Awesome Amenities!

We loved staying at The Bear Lake Monster House!! The host was easy to communicate with and the house has everything we needed! The kids loved the scavenger hunt the host set up! What a cute idea! Having king sized beds in the bedrooms was a huge plus for our mostly adult group! And having beach towels that were easily accessible was a nice touch. I think one of the best perks of the house is having access to Ideal Beach Resort!! Having close beach access, a pool, hot tub and sports courts really made our trip! Definitely would recommend and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

30 July 2023

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

Great stay, host went the extra mile!

We had three families staying in this house and had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time! The house was stocked with all kitchen amenities and appliances, it was clean and nicely decorated. The kids loved The Bear Lake Monster theme and talked about it all week.. the host even provided a scavenger hunt for the kids with a little Bear Lake Monster to keep! We loved and appreciated that the host provided kayaks, chairs, and life jackets for use at the beach.. and communicated with us throughout our stay to make sure our needs were met. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad N.

27 July 2023

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

Monster House

The house was large enough for 17 of us. It is new and clean. Because it is a new development, the area around the house is dusty and lacks landscape, lawn etc. I’m sure that will be different in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahana S.

18 July 2023

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

Great place with many extras

We loved staying at the Monster House. There were so many great extras that many rentals don’t have. It was a great space for all the people we had and the owners were really kind and easy to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

11 July 2023

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

Great house with beach resort access

This was our first visit to Bear Lake and we were very happy with our stay at the Bear Lake Monster House for our vacation with extended family. We had 24 people ages 1 to 70 and fit everyone very comfortably in the accommodations. The house was very clean, Mike (the host) was very responsive when we had questions, and the instructions were great. There was even a fun scavenger hunt set up for the kids to find our very own Bear Lake Monster upon our arrival! One of the best, and perhaps somewhat unexpected, things was the access to Ideal Beach Resort. It is only a few minutes drive and was a great place to go to get out on the water or play games on the grass or swim in the pool. It was definitely a huge plus for our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dezarae j.

28 June 2023

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

Great location

House was in a perfect spot in between ideal Beach and garden city restaurants/shops. House was really nice, lots of beds and space. Having access to ideal beach and everything there was a game changer. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

We love the Bear Lake area and have spent many summers here during our youth and now bring our own kids. Our kids have always been intrigued by the legend of the Bear Lake Monster and so we wanted to incorporate a fun, kid-friendly way to learn this cool piece of history. We hope your family enjoys this beautiful area as much as we do.