Located in Garden City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bear Lake Marina 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 the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
beach near Garden City Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Bear Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
Bear Lake Marina - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
Restaurants
Cooper's at Bear Lake West - 12 min drive
Shell - 4 min drive
Moose Buns - 3 min drive
Zipz Bear Lake - 4 min drive
LaBeau's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub on 1 Feb 2027 start from £1,767, 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.
How much is parking at Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bear Lake, Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Garden City Park. Bluewater Beach and Bear Lake Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a great place for my family to stay. It was comfortable, clean, and had many things for us to do. The host was helpful and quickly responded to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub on 27 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad your family found the home comfortable, clean, and full of things to keep everyone entertained, and that communication was quick and easy whenever you had questions.
Nice place. Plenty of room and beds. Parking is great. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
We’re sorry we couldn’t accommodate an early check-in and late checkout. The home is 7,500 square feet, with 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 2,000 square feet of gathering space. It takes four cleaners approximately four to six hours to prepare the home properly between reservations, so the full turnover window is necessary. Thank you for staying with us. We work hard to provide a five-star experience, though some scheduling limitations are outside our control.
This was the perfect stay for our family reunion! We had 5 families and it fit us all very comfortably! The host was excellent to work with. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Thank you very much for coming. Hope to see your families again.
We had a family reunion at this location and could not hav been happier! It is close to our favorite places in Garden city and the hosts were great to work with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jason
4 Oct 2026
Great place. Lots of small issues.
Lots of room. We had a big group and we all fit great. Close to town, great views. A lot of wildlife came right next to the house, and the kids had plenty to entertain themselves. Overall great place, however.There was a million box elder bugs on the house, and a lot of them inside. They are harmless and didnt bother us too much. However there were mousetraps all over and within reach of kids. One had a dead mouse in it. We also found droppings in one bathroom, on the stair trim, and unfortunately on top of two of the beds. I let the owner know, but he never messaged me back. We could only find one set of extra linens, and there were barely any towels. Also, the projector was hanging from packing tape and wasnt pointing correctly at the wall. And finally, the beds were pretty stiff.If those items were addressed, this would be an easy five star house to stay at.
We had a family reunion with my entire family. It was amazing, there was plenty of room for all 32 of us. The place was clean and the kids loved the hot tub and the play area. I would really recommend this place.
Beautiful place with great facilities. Enjoyed by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patsy K.
26 Sept 2023
Had a great time!
There was plenty of room for our group. The views were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
7 Sept 2021
Perfect!!!
We loved our stay at the Elks Ridge Retreat!
It was the perfect place for our large family - a great location, it’s close to the lake as well as the canyon and national forest.
We loved it and hope to stay again soon!!
Great property, just as advertised. Plenty of sleeping spaces for our family reunion. Views were awesome. Five minutes from Garden City. Check in process and communication were easy. Used the hot tub, bounce house, movie theater, billiards, pickleball and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Daniel M T.
23 May 2021
Fun family reunion
This was a fantastic home for our family reunion. We had 28 with us and had a wonderful time. The kids really loved the bounce house.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kiran N.
28 Nov 2019
Excellent place for reunions
The house was in great condition and looks stunning inside and outside. All basic amenities were provided. We were a group of families getting together and we all had great fun.
We had a large group and felt this property was perfect because small groups could spread out throughout the house. Lots of bathrooms and bedrooms, great location, easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Natasha F.
19 May 2022
Great Reunion House
We loved having our family reunion at Elks Ridge Retreat! There were 26 of us there and we all had our own space, which was so nice! The kids were constantly entertained...especially with the bounce house and basketball court! The views of the lake were stunning! We would stay here again.
Great property in a beautiful location. We had 31 of us, ages 6 mon to 75, and felt like there was a good amount of room and great things to do. We would come back.
We loved our stay here. We held a family reunion that was just under the max occupancy and the house worked perfect for us. The children and teens loved it and there were plenty of rooms and bathrooms for the adults. Everything worked well and was better than described.