We rented the large mansion near Bear Lake, Utah for our youth retreat last week, and it honestly…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. We had a group of 83 people and filled every single room, yet the house never felt cramped. There was more than enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably, hang out, and enjoy different activities at the same time. Everything was spotless when we arrived. The bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, gym, movie theater, and pool area were all extremely clean and felt almost brand new. You can tell the property is very well maintained and professionally managed. The kitchen was fully equipped, which made cooking for a large group easy, and all the amenities worked perfectly. The views were absolutely incredible -- waking up to the scenery around Bear Lake was one of the highlights of the trip. It really made the whole experience feel special and peaceful. The management team was also fantastic. They were responsive, friendly, and always available whenever we had questions or needed anything. That level of support made planning and hosting such a big group stress-free. Overall, this place was perfect for a large group retreat, family reunion, or event. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and would definitely book again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a spacious, beautiful, and well-managed property!

Won't answer phone. And gave us the wrong code for the rental. Place is definitely more beat up…read morethen it was on pictures

Our extended family has stayed at Papa Bear Lodge 7 times in the last 15 years. The last time was…read moreseveral weeks ago in July 2021, and sadly we were really disappointed by the lack of upkeep this time. The previous owner was wonderful, but the property was purchased by a management company and they didn't seem to care about issues that we had--maybe because our reservation was made before their purchase? When we arrived several toilets and sinks were clogged, one ceiling fan upstairs didn't work, and there were bat droppings all over the porch and the outdoor furniture. The sprinklers in the playground lawn were left on for several hours each morning so that area was always a mud pit, and a broken log porch swing was just left on the lawn. A company representative seemed sympathetic on phone calls (the 1st and 2nd nights of our stay), but the only thing that was ever addressed was when a plumber came (on the 3rd evening during dinner) and fixed some of the plumbing problems, then never came back to finish. We swept up the bat droppings ourselves and disinfected the chairs. The rep never checked back to see if any problems were resolved. After we sent an email we were told that the company will be renovating the property, so maybe then they will take better care of it, but I'm afraid the personal touch is gone.

From the owner: Our cabins are ideal for family reunions, vacations, group events, corporate retreats, off-site…read moreplanning sessions, and winter trips including snowmobiling or skiing, We can handle groups from 8 - 78 people. Excellent location -- it's a five-minute walk to Bear Lake or downtown. Most of our vacation rental cabins in Garden City (Bear Lake) Utah are available year round. We also offering catering services for our guests.

You will be charged full season price for off season amenities and attractions. Every thing closes…read moreLabor Day. You will be given a list of chores to be done or your CC will be charged $50 per chore not complete. Wash your own dishes and towels. Sweep, mop, and vacuum your floors. Take out your trash and strip your beds. When you find blood, sweat, and saliva stained pillows as we did at the end of your stay, the owner will tell you that you should have notified them sooner. Also note that if you don't stay the three night minimum you pay an additional $35 cleaning fee. For what I'm not sure because you do your own cleaning. After a few emails we did get 80 percent of our money refunded but buyer beware, you will have to put up a fight for it. Condo 217 is beautiful on the website photos but the photos don't tell the real story here.

A group of 11 of us stayed here for a week and had a lovely time. The house was clean and…read morecomfortable and the agency was great to work with. We couldn't find the pool key and they brought another one over very promptly. The only complaint we have is the entire road up to the house and the driveway aren't paved. A warning for that would have been nice but it wasn't a huge deal.

Gorgeous cabin with an amazing view. You can fit so many people…read more Come for the lake stay for the view, tranquility, and activities nearby. Get a raspberry shak3!

Really enjoyed our experience other than a few rather annoying problems. We stayed in Deer Crossing…read moreCondo 902 #2. First, the air conditioning is only effective on the main level. The upstairs where the bedrooms are located was incredibly hot. Very difficult to sleep at 80+ degrees. I believe ceiling fans would help the problem. Next, the kitchen was full of ants. Lastly, the WIFI was slow and inconsistent.

Rustic Retreat is amazing; from the slide inside the house for little kids ; movie theater; pool…read moretable and hot tub; so much to do for families. The kitchen is well stocked with Insta pots and crockpots; etc. 9 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms ; 3 sets of laundry washer/dryer. Plenty of space for our family reunion of 32 people. And the owners are great and welcoming. Will definitely be coming snd renting again; would recommend to anyone looking a for great place to rent

From the owner: Recently built rental property in Garden City. Great views of Bear Lake. There is an outdoor hot…read moretub. The house has 4 levels with 10 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The kids will love the 13-bed pirate ship bunk room. Plus, a hidden castle play area above their bedroom. Non-regulation size pickleball, basketball, and volleyball inside of the heated garage/recreation area.

We stayed here for two night, and really enjoyed our stay!…read more We stayed in the 4 bed, 3 bathroom cabin and it was above and beyond expectations! Our beds were great, it was so nice to have a kitchen. We had everything we needed! PRO: Awesome views from our cabin Great beds Spacious and comfortable Big nice table and chairs in our cabin Easy check in and check out Great to work with Bear Lake Cabin Rentals Easy to find All rules and regulations were posted Full size fridge CONS: Would have love a list of what they had in the kitchen, we would have used the slow cooker! Would love more detailed pictures of rooms and extra bed/futons. Basement was really cold during the night, just use extra blankets! As a side note: You have to have 4 wheel drive vehicles to get up to the place in the winter. We had to park one vehicle down at the base, and use the 4 wheel drive to get everyone up. We had a awesome stay and would totally recommend it to anyone!!! We also had snowmobile rental during our stay and the customer service was excellent!

I booked three nights through Bear Lake Cabin Rentals. We received a friendly greeting when picking…read moreup our keys at the office and were looking forward to settling in quickly for the night after a nine hour drive. We brought all of our stuff up to the condo and started looking around. As I opened the refrigerator door to start putting our food, the overwhelming smell of tuna hit my nose. I opened the freezer, and it was in need of a good defrost and cleaning--- there were yellow and orange/pinkish spills frozen into it. Our exploration of the condo further made us uneasy with it's uncleanliness. I called and left a message on the voicemail stating the uncleanliness of the condo and for a call back. When the property personnel called us back, they asked what was wrong, and while I was on the phone with them, housekeeping showed up. This was an entirely awkward situation as a. as a customer, I didn't feel that I should have to laundry list what was wrong with the condo in order to justify my uneasiness at how unclean it was and b. how awkward to have the person whose job you are complaining about suddenly show up at your door. I left the property personnel know we were deeply uncomfortable staying in a the condo because of it's uncleanliness and were thinking of staying elsewhere. She mentioned they had another condo over the way available for $479 vs. the ~$412 we paid, because it was two bath two bed. We let the housekeeper know we would be going to check out the other condo and if it was not satisfactory, would be leaving, so there was no need for her to stay. We did decide to take the other condo, but I had to ask for the same price rate because otherwise I would have had to pay to 'upgrade', which wasn't our intent--- we just wanted to stay in a clean place. I felt that making us pay for something that was the companies fault was poor customer service and that it should have been offered as such in the first place. After settling into the other condo we noticed that most of the dishes were dirty and had food stuck onto them and that someone could easily break through the front door. When you opened the door part of the door sealer moved and you could see inside the jam and inside the condo. When we left, we followed the instructions to leave the place generally clean, but could not get the washer to work. Just waiting for the $50 dollar charge to show up on my credit card for this. My thought is, if you want the customer to leave the place generally clean, does the company even clean afterwards? Judging by these two condos, there are definitely some oversights and I won't recommend or stay here again.

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.

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.