Bearfoot Cottage on the lake, large lawn and deck

Step back in time at our cozy, retro lakefront cottage—perfect for families seeking a joyful, simple escape. Make s’mores and memories on our large lawn, deck, and patio. And just 200 feet down the private lane your bare feet will be in the lake! This nostalgic gem isn’t fancy, but it’s clean, charming, and full of heart. Enjoy fresh linens, lake views, and the kind of getaway your kids will remember forever. Come unwind, leave all checkout cleaning to us, and reconnect with what matters most.

Our home sits right by Bear Lake, near the end of the best sandy beach on the lake. No mud, no need to drive. Just stroll down a private sandy lane for easy lake access. While one small house sits between us and the beach, you’ll enjoy lovely lake views from the upstairs and deck.

Your family can come and go with ease, some heading to the beach at sunrise, others chatting or cooking breakfast in our fully stocked kitchen. Outdoors, relax on the sun-soaked deck, nap in your hammocks on the shady patio, or play on the spacious lawn with cornhole, horseshoes, and frisbees. Evenings are perfect for fire pit chats or stargazing in the camp chairs.

Inside, you’ll find a foosball table, a new 65” smart TV for movie nights, and fast fiber-optic WiFi. And just like Grandma’s, we’ve got shelves of classic games and books to keep everyone entertained.

Dining is easy, too, with plenty of space: a patio table for 12, a café table for 4, and indoor seating for 12 more.

The whole house is available for you, via keyless entry, as is the whole yard and parking area. The large garage is not available to guests this year.

Please feel free to reach out to us any time during your stay for urgent needs. We’ll do our best to respond quickly and efficiently. A phone call or text message is most likely to reach us quickly during your stay.

This house is two miles from the bustle of Garden City. You're far from the traffic, but still in easy milk shake range. The bike and walking path runs along Bear Lake Boulevard, right past our place. It stretches from Ideal Beach all the way to the state marina, north of town. You can bike into town for a shake, or walk to Pickleville Playhouse for a fun live musical.

Our family's been coming to Bear Lake for thirty years. In addition to the fun at the lake and the activities in town we will often hike Limber Pines trail, or drive north to Bloomington Lake, Paris Springs or Paris Ice Caves. And a day at Lava Hot Springs or Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is always fun.

We do not have central air conditioning this season, but there is an air conditioner in the west bedroom, as well as lots of fans, and lots of openable windows and doors with screens. The house is so close to the lake that the original family chose not to install AC.