Bear Lake Monster; Beach & Pool Access

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A dining table set with white plates and bowls, accompanied by cutlery.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a central island with stools.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a driveway.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table with books and a plant, and a kitchen in the background.
A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Place, Pickleville Playhouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ideal Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

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

+2
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

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Garden City

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Sweetwater, a neighbourhood in Garden City. Bear Lake Golf Course 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 State Park and Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Pickleville Playhouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bear Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bluewater Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ideal Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zipz Bear Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake Monster; Beach & Pool Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Monster; Beach & Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Monster; Beach & Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Monster; Beach & Pool Access located?

This family-friendly Garden City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Pickleville Playhouse and Bear Lake Golf Course. Bluewater Beach and Ideal Beach are also within 1 mile (2 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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Extended Family Vacation

Our extended family of 22 people had a wonderful time at the monster house. The bedrooms adequately housed everybody, and the kitchen was well equipped for all our needs. The welcome basket was a delightful touch. We appreciated all the water toys for the kids, the Blackstone Grill, the second refrigerator in the garage, and the fire pit where we made s’mores. Mike was a great host and very quick to respond to our questions. We highly recommend the Bear Lake Monster house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rental

Great stay at the property. Very easy and quick communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just the best!

We were so happy with the accommodations given at the Monster House. The house was clean and so very comfortable. Having 4 bedrooms with comfortable King beds was great for us and our 3 adult children. The bunk room with bigger beds worked well for our adult grandson and his family and the teens used the other bunk room. The kitchen is so well equipped with every appliance you could use. There are even dish sets for the little ones. The large Blackstone cooker in the garage was wonderful for our group meals. One tip might be when beaching with lots of gear to check out Rendezvous beach as it is a shorter hike. Ideal Beach is a hike with all the gear because of the lower water. We did really enjoy the access to Ideal beach though. It’s a great house and we are glad we chose it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can we stay a little longer.

Our second stay at The Bear Lake Monster House was as pleasant as the first. The king beds are a great feature in this house. The house is super clean. Linens fresh and clean. Lovely shampoo and conditioners. Kitchen stocked with what we need for preparing meals. And there are empty shelves for hiding away our food stashes for the time we stayed. I love there is enough silverware and dishes to feed our whole crew. Wash and repeat. Two laundry rooms and plenty of bathrooms help keep us all clean and ready for the next beach day. The ability to use the "toys" and towels in the garage make our stay simpler because we don't have to pack all those things. The neighborhood is quiet. The new neighborhood pool was convenient and warm. The host is helpful and really cares that everything is in order. The Monster House theme is fun and sparks conversations. Thanks for a fun, clean, well ordered place to stay that makes us want to STAY a little longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall Break Getaway

We stayed over our fall break. The leaves were colorful, the weather was cool and nice. We relaxed a lot in the hot tubs, and enjoyed movies in. The house was super clean, and anytime we needed anything the hosts were very attentive. Looking forward to staying there again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

Perfect for our family reunion. The king size beds were great. The kitchen very adequate for cooking . We made all our meals there. Having access to Ideal Beach was great with use of the kayaks beach towels chairs etc from the garage. Our grandchildren loved the scavenger hunt! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Close to town and groceries. Good Location if you like Ideal Beach. Has no green space for little kids. . No main level bedroom for folks with old knees. Owner is responsive to renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We would love to welcome you all back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Unique extras like books put around in various spots, fun firepit which we enjoyed so much talking around it last night about how much we enjoyed our stay. Good beds and pillows. Two fridges were super helpful! When we needed something, quick responses were appreciated! Loved all the dishes and silverware; and sand toys and beach towels, board games, plus a fun scavenger hunt to do when we arrived. GREAT PLACE! We all loved it! Cool posters and info about the Bear Lake Monster! Ideal beach was beautiful & enjoyable, raspberry shakes in town were delicious! All 23 of us made some great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We love to hear your group made such great memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and we'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your time with us. Since this review we have recently enlarged our parking area and it offers the most available parking in the Lighthouse Retreat neighborhood. We’ve also added a 2nd water heater. We hope you enjoyed your vacation and made some awesome memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We're delighted to have been a part of your first Bear Lake experience. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home for our large family vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at the Bear Lake Monster house. We appreciated having king sized beds in so many of the rooms, and the well thought out accommodations for dining for our group of 18. It was wonderful having access to Ideal Beach and we enjoyed the beach, pools, mini golf, and playgrounds. Everything we needed was available at the house from beach towels, to games, to sand toys, and extra fridge space. Owners were quick to reply to communication and were helpful with tips for the local area and the house. We enjoyed sitting by the gas firepit in the back yard, and appreciated having plentiful parking. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, but also to come together for group games and activities. There were lots of homey touches from a scavenger hunt for the kids, and books and toys for the little ones. We had a marvelous time, and will definitely book again when we return to the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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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