Our property was right on the beach with easy access to boats, waverunners, kayaks etc. The kids…read morehad a great time in the safe shallow water. The kitchen was really nice and everything was clean.

Gorgeous cabin with an amazing view. You can fit so many people…read more Come for the lake stay for the view, tranquility, and activities nearby. Get a raspberry shak3!

One of our favorite properties! Great people...very helpful! Always a lovely view. Super clean.read more

@WorldMark an apology, compensation, or effort to make it right would be appropriate, as I wrote in…read moremy review. You have my contact information, and I'm checking it out this morning. It is up to you to take an action.

I grew up in Bear Lake, Montpelier where I was born, and the building held all the hot springs!!!…read moreThey were never outside. What happened to the building with the Hot Springs? Did they not keep up so that it would stay nice all year like it used to? It did have a pool and then they had the hot Springs Divided by how hot they were and yes, it had a sulfur smell because they're hot spring real hot springs! I remember some being so hot they were too hot as a kiddo. Why is that unavailable in the winner now? I learned how to swim in that pool well partially and my Bear Lake. This was before it became the tourist trap. It's changed. I mean from when I was a girl to to now what a different world. I can't believe they're allowing some of it! Bear Lake was known for its beautiful blue pristine crystal clear water's the Caribbean of the Rocky Mountains, now it's green! When I was young, you couldn't drive down onto the beach, you couldn't because the water was too deep. Hence why the old pavilions are up so high. I could see from my neck down to my feet. It was so clear and clean. It does dip to an angle and that dip goes yearly, towards the east side. It is always deeper on the east shore. 2023 there were some bugs that I was annoyed by and had never seen before! They didn't clear when I got the sea-doo further out on the water. I thought they would, but too many flying black tiny flies and algae blooms! Never seen before! They said it would clear up. The Airbnb folk with their septic systems are supposed to legally have them done, but some of them were dumping them in the lake. Gross! Illegal as well! Growths is good but destroying it is not ok! I remember everything being so pristine and so clean and so beautiful! Including this hot Springs building that I haven't been into for a long time. The lake has a natural ecosystem that works great before people started messing with it. The hot springs were awesome. We went there in the winter, not the summer for the Hot Springs. Who wants to go in Hot Springs when it's hot? I know Bear Lake back then in the summer wasn't as hot as it is now because of climate change, but still they're nicer in the winter. The one that they're showing outside makes no sense doesn't even look hot. I remember the smell of sulfur, true Hot Springs smell like sulfur when they're enclosed or sometimes when they're even open. The building has no hours and is only showing summer stuff. How many snowmobilers go up there how many people go there in the winter quite a few I do it every year in the winter. I prefer the winter over the summer now.

I like turtles! There are tons of frogs and turtles near the hot springs. Very close to bear lake…read morelike on the beach.

Rustic Retreat is amazing; from the slide inside the house for little kids ; movie theater; pool…read moretable and hot tub; so much to do for families. The kitchen is well stocked with Insta pots and crockpots; etc. 9 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms ; 3 sets of laundry washer/dryer. Plenty of space for our family reunion of 32 people. And the owners are great and welcoming. Will definitely be coming snd renting again; would recommend to anyone looking a for great place to rent

From the owner: Recently built rental property in Garden City. Great views of Bear Lake. There is an outdoor hot…read moretub. The house has 4 levels with 10 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The kids will love the 13-bed pirate ship bunk room. Plus, a hidden castle play area above their bedroom. Non-regulation size pickleball, basketball, and volleyball inside of the heated garage/recreation area.

Our extended family has stayed at Papa Bear Lodge 7 times in the last 15 years. The last time was…read moreseveral weeks ago in July 2021, and sadly we were really disappointed by the lack of upkeep this time. The previous owner was wonderful, but the property was purchased by a management company and they didn't seem to care about issues that we had--maybe because our reservation was made before their purchase? When we arrived several toilets and sinks were clogged, one ceiling fan upstairs didn't work, and there were bat droppings all over the porch and the outdoor furniture. The sprinklers in the playground lawn were left on for several hours each morning so that area was always a mud pit, and a broken log porch swing was just left on the lawn. A company representative seemed sympathetic on phone calls (the 1st and 2nd nights of our stay), but the only thing that was ever addressed was when a plumber came (on the 3rd evening during dinner) and fixed some of the plumbing problems, then never came back to finish. We swept up the bat droppings ourselves and disinfected the chairs. The rep never checked back to see if any problems were resolved. After we sent an email we were told that the company will be renovating the property, so maybe then they will take better care of it, but I'm afraid the personal touch is gone.

From the owner: Our cabins are ideal for family reunions, vacations, group events, corporate retreats, off-site…read moreplanning sessions, and winter trips including snowmobiling or skiing, We can handle groups from 8 - 78 people. Excellent location -- it's a five-minute walk to Bear Lake or downtown. Most of our vacation rental cabins in Garden City (Bear Lake) Utah are available year round. We also offering catering services for our guests.

You will be charged full season price for off season amenities and attractions. Every thing closes…read moreLabor Day. You will be given a list of chores to be done or your CC will be charged $50 per chore not complete. Wash your own dishes and towels. Sweep, mop, and vacuum your floors. Take out your trash and strip your beds. When you find blood, sweat, and saliva stained pillows as we did at the end of your stay, the owner will tell you that you should have notified them sooner. Also note that if you don't stay the three night minimum you pay an additional $35 cleaning fee. For what I'm not sure because you do your own cleaning. After a few emails we did get 80 percent of our money refunded but buyer beware, you will have to put up a fight for it. Condo 217 is beautiful on the website photos but the photos don't tell the real story here.

A group of 11 of us stayed here for a week and had a lovely time. The house was clean and…read morecomfortable and the agency was great to work with. We couldn't find the pool key and they brought another one over very promptly. The only complaint we have is the entire road up to the house and the driveway aren't paved. A warning for that would have been nice but it wasn't a huge deal.

Fantastic day! My granddaughter and I had a couple of hours…read morefree while her brothers were fossil hunting at Ulrichs. I saw this listing mentioning ice cream--and then saw that they offer horses too!! I thought it was a long shot on such short notice, but just that quick they called Kyle and he had us on an hour long trail ride through the most gorgeous country! Kyle was so great showing us all about the horses and then their beautiful property. We rode Joe and Pat. We saw deer and their fawns amid the sage brush and wild flowers. So gorgeous and so fun! Oh! And then we stopped in and got a pint of gourmet ice cream from a little self serve honor system freezer they have set up. Could not have been a nicer way to spend half a day.

From the owner: We also offer guided trips such as horse rides as well as hunting and fishing trips. We offer Wagyu…read morebeef, lodging, and can be good guides to visitors wanting to explore the area.

We rented the large mansion near Bear Lake, Utah for our youth retreat last week, and it honestly…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. We had a group of 83 people and filled every single room, yet the house never felt cramped. There was more than enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably, hang out, and enjoy different activities at the same time. Everything was spotless when we arrived. The bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, gym, movie theater, and pool area were all extremely clean and felt almost brand new. You can tell the property is very well maintained and professionally managed. The kitchen was fully equipped, which made cooking for a large group easy, and all the amenities worked perfectly. The views were absolutely incredible -- waking up to the scenery around Bear Lake was one of the highlights of the trip. It really made the whole experience feel special and peaceful. The management team was also fantastic. They were responsive, friendly, and always available whenever we had questions or needed anything. That level of support made planning and hosting such a big group stress-free. Overall, this place was perfect for a large group retreat, family reunion, or event. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and would definitely book again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a spacious, beautiful, and well-managed property!

Not as advertised. The pool was a construction site. We paid…read morepremium peak-season rates for Averon Lodge over July 4th for 25 guests. Starting in mid-May we asked repeatedly if the pool house would be ready, and were told in writing it would be "completed before your July 3 arrival." Only five days before check-in did they finally tell us the pool would not be ready, offering a full refund to cancel or $1400 back. To be fair, they made the offer - but five days out, with 25 people who had rearranged schedules, booked flights, and food already purchased, canceling was not a real option. That disclosure should have come weeks earlier, when we were asking directly and being reassured instead. The pool house wasn't just unfinished - it was an active construction site: open framing, a boom lift parked inside, dirt floors, and exposed sheathing, completely unusable all weekend (photos attached). Inside the main home, workers were still on-site when we arrived, furniture and materials were piled in the living areas, floors were dirty, and check-in was delayed. We asked twice for a mop while their crews were there. Never got one. The listing shows three grills - there were none. One small grill was assembled the day we arrived, far too small for our group, so we cooked every meal in rotation. Two coffee makers advertised: zero, and no mugs. Most lamps had no bulbs. The theater room didn't work, the projector sound system didn't work even following their instructions, and the oven ran roughly 50 degrees below its set temperature - verified with our own thermometer and photographed. Staff were polite throughout and the $1400 partial refund was appreciated, but a last-minute refund offer doesn't undo six weeks of reassurances or a weekend of workarounds at a property marketed as a luxury estate. The entire state of the property was misrepresented - not just the pool. Get every promise in writing before booking, and don't count on it even then.