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PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, sink, and refrigerator.
Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck with a barbecue grill and seating for four.
Relax by the fireplace in this inviting living area with a fireplace, sofa, and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a view of the surrounding landscape from the spacious deck with outdoor seating.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and cozy reading nook.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 36427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Garden City Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ideal Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bear Lake Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Garden City

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bear Lake and Garden City Park. Pickleville Playhouse and Bear Lake State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Garden City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ideal Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities!


The perfect "Gathering Place" for family and friends. With 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 36, this house is ideal for any event. The Gathering Place is a combination of comfort and convenience that has something for everyone. You won’t have to worry about finding a parking spot because this house is a SHORT WALK to a high-quality BEACH. Within one mile of the Gathering Place, Garden City has pickleball courts, a town park, legendary Bear Lake restaurants and all of the Bear Lake area recreation activities. Take the 7-minute drive to Bridgerland Adventure Park and enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT on any activities as part of your reservation!

The house is equipped with everything you will need during your visit. With spacious indoor gathering areas, a brand-new ARCADE room, Wi-Fi, Ping-Pong, multiple large screen TVs fully equipped with PlayStation, a large outdoor deck with grills, backyard games with large sandbox, the Gathering Place has something for all your vacation needs.

If winter is more your speed, the Gathering Place is minutes from Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, cross country skiing, snowshoe trails, sledding and world class snowmobiling. This area truly is a wonderful hidden gem during the winter months.

Property manager

Angela Sweep

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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PERFECT LOCATION-Walking distance to beach, restaurants, pickleball, activities! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a great time in “The Gathering Place.” The rooms were large and comfy. It was clean and kitchen was well stocked. It had essentials already there so didn’t have to buy stuff like our last VRBO i.e. dish and washing machine soap, toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap. Angela was prompt with replies to questions. The beach was a further walk than I thought it would be though but that was not a terrible problem. . Kids loved pickleball courts. We did have some problems making the tv’s work. Couldn’t get basement one to work. Without tech-savvy people would not have made upstarts work. All in all, great place!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, large, comfortable home. Crossing the busy roadvto get to the pool was the only difficulty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property

Perfect location with amazing amenities and nearby pool and pickleball. Super fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Rental

Loved the house and how roomy it was. Very clean and fully stocked.Property had pickle ball and a small splash pad. The only problem we had was we were not able to use the Legacy Beach pool that was advertised in the propery details. That is one reason why we rented this property. When we went over to swim and the pool was closed and hot tub broke. called the number that was given and he told us to find the maintence person. Could never find him. The person we actually talked to said it should be open the next day. It wasn't. The problem we had is that we were never told that it was going to be closed. Had to improvise with the little kids who were looking forward to swimming in the pool. Would definatly stay there again, but would double check on the pool situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J I., Syracuse

Great location for a ski weekend.

Still a good location for a ski weekend at Beaver Mtn. Ease of check in and check out appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay!

We loved our stay at The Gathering Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kim

Great stay with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Birthday Weekend

The house is very large and spacious. The house came with many chairs and a foldable table which we set up by the firepit in the backyard. The flat top grill was great for cooking burgers and hot dogs en masse. There was a PS4 which allowed us to stream subscription services. The pantry was full of cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc, which made it easy to cook our own meals. Would recommend. The hot tub at the club house across the street was under maintenance, but the hosts were responsive and agreed to reimburse us appropriately.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail and C., Big Sky, MT

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Lake

It was a perfect location for our family to be together to remember our mother and grandmother. Being able to stay in the same house made it easier for us. The house was just as described and nothing was missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

We had a large family reunion with 23 people. There was more than enough room for all of us. We had a blast. The water was close. Everything was close we could walk to the water we could walk to the pool we could walk to the pickle ball courts it was just the ideal location. The house was exactly how they said it would be. It was a wonderful experience and we really appreciate it. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helma B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Nice and clean, beautiful bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Layout of the house was super! Everyone had their own space without being on top of each other. Close access to beach, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Lake 2024

Good location, clean and comfortable. Close access to Bear Lake but surprised we had to get across highway to access beach and amenities. Pictures didn’t suggest that issue. Would have liked pillowcases available for the extra pillows and small bars of handsoap for the bathroom shower/tubs. No power cord available for main TV to access Direct TV. Tracer grill did not work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories made

With so many ages it was good to have a place to please everyone. The Host was especially responsive when I reached out to her with a need. Loved having a pool close by but not on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcele T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as advertised

The house had some problems, but the manager was so nice about them. It was not advertised like it ended up being.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was great, very clean, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kymnbel B., Layton, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Big place for big numbers!

One of the cleaner places we've rented! Nice place with plenty of seating and a great place to host a family reunion. Great space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pros and Cons

Loved the location and the cleanliness of the property. Disappointed in the beach. Pictures make the beach look much nicer than it actually is. Unfortunately the swimming pool was also very dirty when we arrived. Thankfully someone did clean it the following day. We also had some issues with some of the amenities that were listed with the property. The pickleball court was never made available to us, and the splash pad never worked for the duration of our stay. Both of these amenities weighed heavily on our decision to book this property. I reached out to Angela twice regarding the issue with the pickleball court and also the splash pad, and was disappointed in her response. I would think that as a property manager it's your responsibility to take some initiative and look into the problem to try and get things working properly, but that was not the case at all. If you are planning to book this property I would make sure that all of the amenities listed will be available to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tera N.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Wedding Anniversary

We surprised our parents with a 50th Wedding Anniversary reunion in Bear Lake. We booked this location for the 32 members of our family. Overall, it was a great place for our family to stay and all be together. Pros: A good variety of bedroom options, Large spaces for gathering, provided extra table & chairs on the property, property manager communicated quickly when little problems arose, most small appliances provided, great division of space so sound didn't get too overwhelming, large outdoor area to be used for anything, lots of parking spaces, most of the house was in great condition, Legacy pool/hot tub was great for the family to use, great location in regards to main street. Cons: Private Legacy Beach was great for swimming but not great for exercise, private beach or clubhouse use, Basement bedding wasn't fully cleaned, Basement bath wasn't fully cleaned, Bad smell coming from the downstairs laundry and could also smell it in the drains throughout the house, basement tub didn't drain, Several furniture pieces were broken (kitchen stool, outdoor furniture), Master bath left a lot to be desired (hard to get into shower/bath combo, one sink, narrow)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever!

This house was so perfect for our family! We had 7 family’s stay with us and we all fit perfectly in this house. It’s close to the lake, has an amazing yard and amenities! Would def recommend and am looking forward to going back! The homeowner was very accommodating to all of my many questions before the trip and got back to me right away everytime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Family Reunion

Beautiful clean home with large bedrooms and plenty of beds and bathrooms. Access to Legacy Beach was a huge bonus so we didn't have to use the public beach 20 minutes away. Host was very helpful and quick to answer questions. Minor issues: propane tank was empty for grill and some patio furniture was unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for family reunions and ports.

The house is bigger than it looks in the pictures very beautiful and clean place to stay we enjoy going to the pool and had fun enjoying the back yard for a little competition of tug of war i give this place a 5 star review i feel so happy that everyone that i came here with was so happy and not even a complaint on my family's side beautiful place couldn't gone wrong with my husband's 50th birthday celebration. There was just 1 complaint against us i do apologize it was after 11 at night we were having fun but when i new of this complaint i communicated to my family and the rest of our trip was fun, i do see myself coming back and i do recommend you this place very spacious and clean and close to the market place hope you stay and make many family fun memories like i did. Angela the host would always text me back or answer my call when i had a question, very polite i just left but im thinking of coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024