One of our favorite properties! Great people...very helpful! Always a lovely view. Super clean.read more

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We had an amazing stay at Conestoga Ranch and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the…read moreBear Lake area. Our glamping tent was beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with some of the nicest beds we've slept in while traveling. The tent included both a heater and a fan, giving us options for any weather, although we didn't need either during our stay. The bedding was so comfortable and warm that we slept great throughout the night. The entire property was spotless, including the shower and bathroom facilities, which were always clean and well-maintained. We especially appreciated the thoughtful amenities in the bathhouses, including soap, shampoo, lotion, and hair dryers. The restaurant was excellent, with delicious food and a great atmosphere. The smash burger and Brussels sprouts were both outstanding and some of our favorite meals during our stay. We also loved the camp store, especially having fresh coffee available in the morning. One of the fun surprises was receiving a cute s'mores kit at check-in. It was a thoughtful touch and made our evening campfire even more enjoyable. What really made our stay special was the outstanding customer service. Steve went above and beyond--he came by to light our campfire, asked about our trip, and offered helpful recommendations for places to visit after leaving the ranch. We also noticed him providing the same friendly, personal service to other guests, which says a lot about the hospitality at Conestoga Ranch. There were plenty of activities to enjoy on-site, including free ping-pong tables and video games and air hockey available for a small fee. The ranch also offers a great selection of bicycles, and we enjoyed riding the scenic 5-mile trail to the marina and beach. One thing to note is that the campground is not directly on Bear Lake, but it's just a short distance away. We were treated to a gorgeous sunrise over Bear Lake from the ranch, which was the perfect way to start the day. Beautiful accommodations, excellent food, outstanding service, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere made this one of the highlights of our trip. We would definitely stay here again!

We stayed at Conestoga Ranch for one night of a road trip. It was a perfect location with amazing…read moreviews. The staff were so quick and efficient. We were greeted every time they saw us and ensured we had everything we needed. We are already working on when we can go back for a longer visit.

FALSE ADVERTISING! We had a "lake view suite" and our only view was construction, a dirt road, a…read moredump yard, and drug deals happening right under us. Not to mention a dead bird in the window that no one was able to remove for us (despite us asking) and sliding doors that don't lock. We left our rental several days early because it was totally unsuitable and false advertising. They also said they don't have a pool yet so they point you to the community pool, but turns out that has been closed down for years. We're currently working to get a refund on the nights we didn't use (since we left early) and still haven't received a call back. Hoping this review gets some attention from the owners so we don't have to escalate further. Here's just a short list of all the issues we ran into: - Drug deal in front of doorway to the condos - Lake view is a scam - see photos - Dead bird in window (that my 3 year old found) - Sliders don't lock - No community pool as noted in email - Cody's restaurant team was buying/doing drugs right under to our balcony

The condo is in primo condition, a beautiful location, and Cody's Gastro Garage is a restaurant…read moresports a fun atmosphere with great food. Will be a wonderful vacation spot when the resort is complete. Unfortunately one of the staff saw our 22 year old son (unbeknownst to us) smoking a 'clove cigarette' on the balcony one morning, resulting in a $336 charge to my credit card. Reviewing the contract, I realized it stated smoking anywhere 'may' result in this fee. I called the manager to explain this wasn't tobacco, we were unaware and would never allow smoking on their premises. I asked for a reduction in the fee to $100 which I would have our son pay for the lesson learned. No one in our family smokes tobacco and we took excellent care of the unit, even avoiding shoes inside. The manager refused, stated I was lying, insisting the unit reeked of smoke, and complaining that we got a great deal on the condo (prior to memorial day opening season at Bear Lake when we were the only visitors, so of course they gave us a deal!), and ultimately offered me $50 off, still resulting in an extra $286 loss to my family. I was happy to pay some portion of the fee for the 'clove cigarette,' but was terribly disappointed in this unfounded accusation and huge added expense for my family.

The following is a condensed copy of the letter we sent to this resort after our stay with the…read morecomment card. While the location of the resort is absolutely stunning, and we very much enjoyed visiting the area, we were time and again disappointed in the resort. The following is the list of problems we had with the resort. First, we were unable to get the Wi-Fi to work. So, naturally, we wanted to call maintenance to see if it could be fixed, but the office hours are from 9-5. Frankly, when you are on vacation, you are out of the room usually during those hours - we went skiing everyday, leaving around 8:30 and back about 5:15 and so were never able to call and ask about it. This was a problem since we had planned on using it to pay some bills and buy Christmas gifts on line. We finally received a call Thursday night from Annette who wanted to see how we were doing. She indicated that the wi-fi didn't really work and anyway, no one would be out to restart the router till tuesday of next week - which did not help us at all. She did however send out the maintenance man to help us with our DVD player. He was very prompt and was there is 10 min. The office hours should be changed to evening hours at least. Another frustration we had is that at such a resort with International visitors, there was no cork screw or wine glasses. We bought a cork screw at the gas station which broke after one use, and the subsequent one we exchanged it for broke before any bottle was opened. Annette on Thursday noted that she probably wouldn't have anything like that, however the maintenance man found us one straightaway. I wish I knew his name because he was the most helpful employee. Not in any of the timeshares around the world have we seen no wine glasses or corkscrew. The quality of the pots and pans was also a disappointment, the large stock pot was missing a handle, which made it difficult and dangerous to handle when hot and the frying pan handle was about to fall off. The rear left burner on the stove did not work - and since we like to make gourmet meals for holidays, these things made it difficult. Additionally, the cabinetry in the kitchen was extremely old and needs refurbishing - there should at the very least be shelf paper in them because the glasses stored upside down had residue on the rims from the dirty shelves. Also, there was only the fork part of the salad serving plasticware. The downstairs toilet had a tendency to clog and finally we were unable to use it at all. The downstairs restroom has a ventilation problem and no towel ever dried completely after hung up there. I should mention that this unit is supposed to house 10 people, however, there is only 1 towel rack in each room. Where are those 10 people supposed to hang their towels? Not to mention the lack of hangers in the hall closet for jackets, there are only 4. Additionally, the wall heater in the bathroom did not work and frankly, during a renovation should be removed as it is quite gross looking as well. The front door had a problem with locking. Once it was locked, it was hard to unlock it from the inside. You had to use the key from the outside and the key we were given did not work the deadbolt. Finally, we visited the hot tub on Thursday night and it was a perfect temperature; so on Christmas Eve (Friday) we decided to leave the slopes early to enjoy the hot tub before it got dark. First let me say that going to the hot tub is no small feat in 8 degree weather - since you have to go outside to get there. However, the door was locked and we were unable to enter. In all of the literature it said that the hot tub is open everyday 10am -10pm. So why was it locked? At this point, we were quite fed up with the resort and of course it was after 5pm, so we called the emergency number which apparently is Annette's cell phone number. She said that she wasn't in charge of the pool and there was nothing she could do. What great customer service! We would not hang up until we got something from her, but before that she said it is Christmas for her too. Finally, she relented and said she would try to call whoever was in charge of the pool. Of course nothing happened and on Christmas Day it was still locked and since there is NOTHING open on Christmas, we couldn't even go in the pool to break up our day. Overall, this resort needs a complete renovation badly.

From the owner: We're passionate about vacations. Everything we do is designed to let you explore new places with…read morethe people you love... and make memories you'll never forget. Carpe diem... year after year! Travel. Gather. Smile. Repeat.

This place seems to be a secret, and those who don't know about it are missing out. The Inn is…read moresmall and homey, very well decorated with some themed suites. We stayed in both the Safari suite (don't recommend due to it's proximity to the main area, unless it's going to be a quiet night at the Inn) and the Nautical family suite. Both were very comfortable, modern and decorated nicely for the theme. Each had a fireplace and large screen TV with DVD player. There is also a game room, and a decent selection of free DVD's and books to borrow; as well as a couple of common areas with sofas, fireplace and big screen TV. The chef, Brittany was a big surprise for such a small city . Can't say enough about the food in Kersama Restaurant, so I'll just say everything we had over the course of the two night stay was excellent. Her husband Jesse worked well with her and served as the bartender and waiter, provided great service. Carol, one of the owners, was the perfect hostess. We had one slight glitch, and it was rectified immediately with no question. She was like a personal tour guide, suggesting where to go and what to do. Bear Lake is beautiful, and this is a wonderful place to stay if you are in the area.

We have now been to bear lake multiple times and this is the best food here. We had a great time…read moreand enjoyed the food and atmosphere. There are far better places to eat if you are in a city but for a small town we were impressed.

Found that this place had openings on a last minute trip for raspberry days. It was the only place…read morewith vacancy. We did the one bedroom with a queen and bunk bed. It worked out nicely. We liked the resort overall. Just like any place it is not perfect but a solid 4 stars. The good: the rooms were clean and pretty spacious, very friendly staff, bathrooms are top notch, access to a large pool that was heated perfectly, access to tennis (we did not use), nice location, and solid walls so you could not hear the neighbors TV or screaming kids The bad: check in time is only at 4pm (unless arranged for another time). I did not read the check in instructions so this was my fault, luckily the manager called and asked if we were still coming and was really nice despite my mistake. They do not stock the bathrooms with shampoo so bring your own, they do provide soap. Since the resort is circular it can be a maze to get to your room (I'm nit-picking here). We only were given one key so we had to coordinate a lot to ensure no one was locked out. The price was about what to expect when visiting bear lake in the summer over a very busy weekend so it was high but expect to pay that. Sure you can spend less down the road but you will not have access to a big heated pool. The kids and I loved the pool a lot. This was a highlight to our trip.

From the owner: Discover Sunrise Resort & Event Center, a spacious boutique retreat hotel donning nineteen bedrooms…read moreand nineteen-and-a-half bathrooms spread throughout 16,550 square feet. Situated right across from stunning Bear Lake, the resort offers breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and surrounding mountains. Accommodating up to 85 guests in beds (with a max of 100), it's the ideal haven for large gatherings such as retreats, reunions, and weddings. The main floor's kitchen, dining, and living areas provide a lakeside oasis with captivating vistas through expansive great room windows. Enjoy the convenience of two full kitchens and engaging activities such as double shot basketball, ping pong, foosball, a pool table, and, for entertainment, a forty-five-seat theater! A gas fireplace graces the lower living area. The private lawn, fire pit, driveway basketball stand, and main-level balcony enhance your connection to the outdoors. Multiple options for gathering, both indoor and outdoor, ensure cherished memories. Our multiple event rooms are ready to host your grand gathering. Welcome to an unforgettable Bear Lake retreat at Sunrise Resort. Need accommodations for an even larger group? Epic Getaways & Retreats also hosts several neighboring condos for when additional accommodations are needed--we've accomodated groups of up to 450!

We stayed here 2 nights and loved it. The building is old but inside was pleasantly clean. The…read moreproperty management was very accommodating and friendly. This location is super close to the markets and the marina. Just steps away from a pizzeria. Hope to be able to stay here again in the future

Pictures on website are not what it looks like! Stained dirty floors and carpets, dark dingy…read morerooms, moldy bathrooms, cracks in walls, hollow front door. We opened the door and knew this was not what we expected. Immediately called and we were told they would contact us back but they did not. In fact I had to contact them on over 7 times and they kept promising management would call to discuss. They lied. And this is not beachfront! The accessible water is far from the hotel. Do the right thing and refund my $334 to an unhappy customer and move on. Its not my fault you lied about the condition of this place!

We did ATVs one day and horses the next, both were great experiences. Now I want to go back in…read morethe winter to try the snowmobiles

Wow! Our group of 8 had the most incredible time! Easy to…read morelocate off the 83 near Beaver Mountain. We had 3 easy to operate double snow mobiles. Super comfortable!! Full gear is available for all up to 5x. Wasn't cold at all and we are California kids. $109 for 2 AMAZING BEAUTIFUL EXHILARATING HOURS! If you have the opportunity don't miss out! Their team is top notch! Snowmobiling rock stars! So glad we added this to out trip! WE WILL BE BACK!

We read the unit (424) on Ideal Beach Resort's website was newly remodeled. It was far from…read moreremodeled in the past 30 years. Where to begin- large punched out holes in the walls, patches of mold in the bathroom around tub, in the ceiling, in all the grout, wallpaper is literally peeling everywhere, the main sliding door won't lock, the levelor blinds were broken so the Murphy bed had the exposure to everyone walking by, the one working TV (other one wasn't hooked up) had all the chords hanging everywhere with an old table in front of the tv in front of the fireplace.... The list goes on and one and one. It was absolutely gross and a complete rip off. The facilities are also not maintained. Two years ago the tennis/pickleball courts were thrashed with giant cement patches and old nets that sag with holes. They looked even worse now. We paid a small fortune for one of the most disgusting places we have ever stayed. I wasn't too worried about it until my wife got sick for the whole stay. So she had to suffer in this place for the week. Many of the units of our family reunion were amazing. If I could single out unit 424, than I would. Just hardly fair to be charging close to the same amount as these other units that are new and well maintained.

Yes, there are some cool activities here (hammocks, mini golf, a playground and a giant…read morechessboard), however, the beach is awful, unless you don't mind carrying your things half a mile through pavement, grass, sand and swamp to get to water with rocks and weeds sticking out of it. The fitness center and one of the pools was closed for some reason when I was there. The other pool is tiny and crowded. If you're looking for a good beach experience, don't waste your money.

Well let's start saying that is one of the best locations, the campground has a potential to be…read morenumber one BUT as always some mayors problems Laundry machine don't work ( half out of order the half don't do the job. Pool area is so dirty during my stayed not one day appears to be clean up by workers. Inside the pool need some cleaning too :( The bathrooms in general everywhere around campgrounds dirty, dusty, bugs that looks like the y been there for years.

Second year coming up here with family. We RV and my BIL's family stay in the hotel. Great family…read moreatmosphere. Both stays, we rented a boat and went out on the crystal blue water. The staff has been friendly and helpful, resort is clean. Though the resort is dog friendly, it is lacking a dog park or designated dog area. On hot days, walking on blacktop is tough on my pooch. Have to rush between grassy spots trying to avoid others camprounds to find a spot for her to do her business. That is the only negative to this resort, otherwise I would give it 5 stars. My SIL would love if they had a couple more cabins as they have been booked both times before we could get one. Plan on bringing more families next year.