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Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome

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TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Exterior
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free internet
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome

The Big Blue

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Ready for true lake house vibes? This brand new, family friendly home boasts views of the mountain, valley, and lake from the giant windows in the common area. This lovely space combines an open kitchen (complete with farm sink, full size appliances, and an island), picnic style dining area, and a living room complete with a gas fireplace. The deck with a living room style setup is just outside! This is one of two living rooms, as the downstairs den serves as a bonus relaxation space for groups. Everyone can stay comfortable with the home's central air conditioning. The family dogs can join you on this trip to the lake!

When it's time to head to bed, there are plenty of options for guests to choose from. The first bedroom is just past the kitchen - head past the private washer/dryer and you'll find the room, featuring a king bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub combination. On the opposite side of the first floor, guests can choose between one room with a queen bed and another with two double beds (both served by a hall bathroom with a shower/tub combination).

Downstairs, the fourth bedroom is just to the left of the den. This room features a king bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Across the way, the final two bedrooms can both utilize a hall bathroom with a shower/tub combo. One room features two double-over-double bunk bed sets and the other features a queen bed.

As part of your stay, guests of this home will have access to the Ideal Beach Resort. This includes access to the tennis courts, volleyball courts, a shared pool and hot tub, mini golf, and so much more!

What's nearby:
The region is full of wonderful parts of nature to enjoy, closest of which is Bear Lake. Ideal Beach Resort, which includes private beach access, is just over two miles from the home. When you want a break from playing in the water, Renegade Raceway (just over four-and-a-half miles from the home) provides a family friendly go-kart track where guests as young as seven years old can burn rubber! If guests are visiting during the colder months, Beaver Mountain offers fun on the mountain just over 17 miles from the home.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Up to three dogs are welcome!
A high chair, a Pack-N-Play, and baby gates are available to guests.
Access and features for guests with limited mobility.
A 4x4 is required to reach this home in winter.
Extra foam roll-out beds (two twin size, one queen size, and one full size) are available for guest use.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 9 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Utah

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 3.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

42250

About the neighborhood

Map
Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 6 min drive
  • Ideal Beach - 7 min drive
  • Garden City Park - 9 min drive
  • Bear Lake Marina - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Beau's Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zipz - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome located?

This family-friendly Garden City vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear Lake Golf Course, Pickleville Playhouse and Bear Lake. Bluewater Beach and Ideal Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Expansive lake house with sweeping views and central AC - up to 3 dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Twin Falls, ID

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place for our family. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a nice property on the hill with an amazing view of the lake from the balcony/patio. The rooms were all large and the two king beds with adjoining bathrooms a plus. The beds were very comfortable. The kids toys were an added plus. There was easy access to unloading vehicles by parking behind the home. The pet friendliness made the stay much more relaxing. The outside furniture was in abundance to fit our family size allowing us to be outside most of our stay. Overall it was an enjoyable relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with an amazing view
This is a beautiful spacious home. Everything was just right for or family of 15.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Bear Lake Trip
Great and spacious cabin. Love that it had 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Plenty of for our 3 families. Was stocked well with everything, other than no paper towels and only 2 dishwasher pods so only able to run the dishwasher twice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and view, but needs some fixes.
The home was beautiful and the views from the deck couldn’t be beat. It was spacious and pretty clean. We did have a few issues though. The outdoor fire pit didn’t work, only three of the four burners on the grill worked, the coffee maker didn’t work and the key card to the beach access didn’t work for our entire trip. We received a response from the property manager, but nothing was ever done about any of the issues. Overall it was great, but when you spend as much as we did per night, you don’t expect these kind of problems. A side note, the sheets could use some help as there were several stains on lots of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
big blue-bear lake utah
Their was only 1 propane tank for the BBQ and the Island flame unit to share.. and it was nearly empty.. -- we took it to refill -- and the valve was faulty on the tank-- took a while to fill --but-- other than that no probs.. thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
This was the best short term rental we have stayed in!! We travel a lot and this house was clean, organized, and the most well stocked home we have experienced. They had everything we needed and fit 15 people easily. Check in: easy Check out: minimal work Parking: we had 6 large trucks View: the BEST Location: about 5-7 minutes from town in an upscale neighborhood on a hill overlooking the lake. The free beach resort was at the bottom of the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 day skiing vacation at Beaver Mountain
I rented Big Blue for a 3 day skiing holiday at Beaver Mountain. We had a great stay. The home is large enough for several families. The home was well appointed and had more than the required appliances and equipment needed to cook all our meals…. Which is needed as there’s very few dining options in this area in Winter. We would easily rent again. Vacasa managers were immediately available to answer questions and comments. The home is 30 minutes from Beaver Mountain ski area with a well maintained highway. Only issue, and it’s not in control of the homeowners or management, is that there has been so much record snowfall this season that access to the home can be challenging if one of the guests is handicapped or has mobility issues
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Probably more amazing than advertised!
The property is really big with very comfortable space for many people! It is clean with comfortable beds pillows and linens. The views are wonderful and refreshing.. Access to Ideal Beach club included with rental ended up being a highlight! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family to gather
Beautiful views from a beautiful house well suited for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location for Bear Lake
The view on this house is beautiful. It is also a beautifully constructed house and it had all of our needs met. Not one complaint. There are deer at night. Home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bart L. W., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTED
The lack of information at the property was our biggest disappointment. There was not central place that gave us information about things like additional propane tanks for the BBQ grill and fire pit on the deck. No information about where to find the pass cards to gain access into the Ideal Beach Resort. Furnishings were quite minimal. For example no lamps on the bedside tables. Would be nice for my wife to be able to read in bed while I slept. Kind of minor things, but for the price, we certainly expected more. We will not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property
We stayed here over Thanksgiving and enjoyed the home. Everything was as described in the listing. The hosts/managers were communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandchildren lobbied hard to return next year.
Still some work to finish, like safety bars in showers, more bedside tables with lamps, driveway to back of building. Wonderful games available so adults could have time off. Some kitchen appliances could be upgraded, such as waffle iron and coffee maker. Good internet access.. loved huge supply of towels.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pratima N., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views and comfortable living space, well equipped for large groups
Loved our stay in this well kept house, we ran into issue with the Beach access card. Property Manager sorted the issue out and dropped off the keys within an hour. Within 2-4 min to all activities. We enjoyed the great views all through the day. Thank you for such a great offering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021