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LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games

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Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Place, Bear Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Lake Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pickleville Playhouse
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

2 Single Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games

Escape to our luxurious 5600 sqft cabin in Garden City, Utah, near Bear Lake. Perfect for 26 guests with 6BR, 6BA, and 4 huge master bedrooms. This retreat combines rustic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy panoramic lake and mountain views from 900 sqft deck, 2 cozy living areas with fireplaces, 85" Smart TVs, grill, chef's kitchen, basement kitchenette, and luxury bedding. Ideal for watersports, skiing and golf. Experience an unforgettable stay amidst serene beauty!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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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
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4055634vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 60
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

About the area

Garden City

Located in Sweetwater, a neighbourhood in Garden City, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. Bear Lake Marina and Bear Lake 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and rock climbing nearby.
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Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bear Lake Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ideal Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zipz Bear Lake - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAKE EFFECT LODGE, Full Ideal Beach Access: Pool~Hot Tub~Mini Golf~Sports~Games located?

Located in Sweetwater, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bear Lake Golf Course, Bear Lake State Park and Ideal Beach. Ideal Beach Marina and Pickleville Playhouse 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Bear Lake Family Time

Great place and a lot of space for everyone to feel comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kaelin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was large and spacious so it’s great for large family gatherings. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was not up to par. The towels were stained, beds in between the sheets, shower curtains were mildewed, and there were crumbs and grime all over common living areas. Not very well kept despite being a pretty new home. I noticed that the bathroom tile/wood transition strips are not used so you see raw tile edges that someone can trip on. Also there aren’t any towel racks or hooks besides command strips so this house was very difficult to live in despite being so large because towels would fall and not be able to dry well. Also, having a guest handbook may be useful in the future for guidance on the private beach or pool access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found the home spacious and well-suited for large family gatherings. We’re very sorry to hear that the cleanliness did not meet your expectations. This is not the standard we strive to provide. We have already addressed your concerns with our cleaning team, replaced the shower curtain liner, and will be inspecting the towels and linens to ensure they are in excellent condition for future guests. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the bathroom transition strips, additional towel hooks, and a guest handbook. Constructive feedback like yours helps us improve, and we’ll be reviewing these items as we continue making upgrades to the home. Thank you again for your stay and for bringing these matters to our attention. We wish you and your family all the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Dan

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

Beautiful new favorite location at south end of the lake

We had a great stay! The house is beautiful, new, big, and clean. The four master suites were super useful for our large extended family, and everyone else found space in the bunk room, extra room, and couches. Plenty of space and plenty of amenities. Owners were very easy to work with - great communication and an easy check-in and check-out process.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Perfect for family gatherings

Almost a bathroom to every room. It was perfect for our little family reunion
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying at “Lake Effect Lodge” I am glad you had great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Beautiful

This lodge was perfect for our family vacation! There were 22 of us there, so we needed a lot of space. It was very spacious, so we had plenty of roomThere were beautiful views of the lake, and we love the ideal beach amenities! Great place to stay for a Bear Lake get-a-way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Thank you Carol. It was my pleasure to host your group. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a Beautiful and new like property with gorgeous views of the lake and valley. It accommodated our BIG family with plenty of space and comfort. We would return and recommend it 100%! We appreciated that the exact price was stated without many hidden and unexplainable fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Great Family Reunion

The house is large, fairly new, and has a great view of the lake while not being too far from the lake. We enjoyed the two large family rooms, the nice bathrooms, the ping pong table in the garage, etc. Plus, the included access to Ideal Beach provided a nice addition to our activities. The owner was quick to respond to questions we had. Overall, the 17 of us had a great time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Thank you Dana, It was my pleasure to host your awesome group. I hope to see you there again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing for our family reunion. Every family was able to have their own room and bathroom. There was no fighting or arguing over who got to shower first and there was always enough hot water. The games in the garage were perfect for our teenagers. We will recommend this home to all our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Adis communicated clearly. House was well stocked with dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Most bedrooms have a bathroom off of the bedroom. The kitchen had a blendec, 2 crockpots, and lots of plates and utensils.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindy G.

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

Wow! Wow! Wow!

We thought this place looked pretty sweet online but to see it in person is pretty awesome! Absolutely beautiful! Every room! So spacious! We took our whole family. Married kids and grandkids! We can’t wait to go back. Access to Ideal Beach was a must for me when I was booking our trip. This a just a quick drive away from all that Ideal Beach has to offer. I think our families fav part was the gorgeous deck. We spent a lot of time hanging out and playing games on the deck! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Beautiful and Excellent Owner

We loved the home, it has large rooms for the family to gather, great large deck and lots of seating, large family rooms and plenty of parking for our 6 cars (one had a trailer). We enjoyed the views, the quiet neighborhood, and the upscale house, like the very large bathrooms, showers, tall ceilings and giant windows. The owner is excellent, very nice and very responsive. We felt at home and we knew we would have a great experience because of the owner. We enjoyed the access to the beach, pool and all the activities, a close drive away from the house. We ate all our meals on the deck to enjoy the views. The house is new and we loved being in the new house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a great home. It served our family well for our Family Reunion. Ideal beach access was great and fun but only two passes to Ideal Beach were provided at the house. The kitchen was beautiful and modern with plenty of eating utensils, but we would liked it if they had measuring cups and spoons and a few more kitchen appliances. All garbage needed to be hauled to a community dumpster about 1/4 mile from the house. Also, there were minimal games at the house. Pools and outdoor games are all at Ideal Beach. Foosball table appears to require quarters to operate. We would stay here again if the house is available for another family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for our family reunion. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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