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.

Absolutely wonderful place for a vacation and relaxation if you like being outdoors but don't like…read morethe hassle of camping. Five star service from the staff, beautiful view with convenient location which you have access to a grocery store and to town street within minutes. The restaurant has great food with awesome service. It is definitely a place I will return to for my future vacations.

Conestoga Ranch knows how to provide an exceptional glamping experience. From the moment you…read morearrive, all of your needs are taken care of. We enjoyed every bit of our time at Conestoga Ranch. From the exceptionally prompt service, to the amazingly spacious tents, and the other complimentary amenities. The next time you plan a trip to Bear Lake, you should book at least one night at Conestoga Ranch.

I and my wife decided to spend a quiet night together off-season at Beaver Creek Lodge, and we both…read morefelt incredibly pleased with our experience. Its management was very friendly and responsive and accommodating. Due to some miscoordination, we showed-up one day later than we had planned, but its managers readily refunded us and then recharged us. Its common areas, including both its mid-level kitchen and its upper-level den, were all lovely and wonderfully-comfortable and cozy with gas fireplaces---and we appreciated its decks with ample welcoming benches. Its rooms were well-maintained and beautiful and exceptionally clean with marvelous window views of the surrounding mountains. And its beds were very cozy. It had some nice big-screen television sets that we didn't use on this particular trip. Plus, it had large bathtubs that could accommodate couples. For all of this, its price was excellent. And it was easy to find. It was only several minutes from the Limber Pine hiking trail, and about 15 minutes from Garden City with its lakeside vistas and famous raspberries. Overall, it was a great experience for a great price, and we're both eager to return sometime.

Came here with the family to go snowmobiling. My husband and son went snowmobiling while my…read moredaughter and I hung out at the lodge. It is definitely a place to check out if you're into snowmobiling but I did enjoy the views, relaxing and how remote it is. The rooms are very cozy and good size, would have loved to have a fire place but it is not a place meant for people to stay in their rooms. There's a large common room on the third floor where there is a big fire place, a TV , books and games to check out, all with a nice view. I loved loved loved the dinner and breakfast that you can include with your room package. The food tasted like delicious homemade food and the family style dining was very nice. There is a small skiing resort very close by if you wanted to go skiing or snowboarding. I may not have gone snowmobiling but I really enjoyed having time to enjoy the views and relax after a long work week. The staff is very nice and you feel right at home. I recommend this place :)

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.

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 are so happy with the rental. We got condo 113 located in Harbor Village and it is beautiful,…read moreremodeled, very nice. Amenities are great. It had a funky smell upon walking in but went away quickly. Our room opens up to the pool and has a good small lake view. 113 was right by the north exit door so it was very convenient. The bed was very comfortable, the sheets were a little rough and the air condition is in the main room so it was a little warm for me but not too bad. I was able to sleep great. Book odd rooms between 101 and 113 to have your room open up to the pool. We spoke to the owners of 205 and their room is upstairs with a pool facing patio. They were very nice and will have a great winter sale on VRBO. The only complaint I have is the check out instructions mentioned not taking the bedding off unless stained or soiled-they seemed clean but now I'm wondering?!?! I'd probably call to confirm next time. All together we were very happy! We'll be back.

We were half way to Bear Lake from Denver when I reailzed I had never received the code to get into…read moreour condo. We had reserved it through Bear Lake Lodging. When I called to ask about the code they said they were not expecting us until August (this was July). I am not sure how the reservation got mixed up because we could never have gone in August due to job and school commitments. However, we also never looked closely at our confirmation email which clearly said it was booked for August. So.... The reason I am giving this such a high rating is that Natalie from BLL is the best! I cannot say enough good things about her, the hoops she went through to get us into a rental, and etc. The entire time we were driving from Denver to Bear Lake she was working some magic behind the scenes to find us a condo for our week's vacation. Not only did she find us a great place, she went over and above to make sure that our stay was fantastic! Our condo was AMAZING, the view was AMAZING! The rental was very clean and comfortable with free wifi, a full kitchen and a grill. We stayed at Harbor Village which is right across the street from one of the marinas and has tennis courts and a pool. For kids, this is a great place to stay. For us, this was a Godsend as our previous plans for the summer had been cancelled due to COVID. We will be back and we will definitely rent from Bear Lake Lodging again! Book with them - you will not be disappointed.

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!

The motel charged me for the reservation even though I canceled it a week before the arrival date,…read moreand they never refunded my money. They weren't even supposed to charge me in advance since I chose to pay upon arrival. I've called multiple times, but they keep saying they're waiting for the manager to handle it. I ended up reporting them as fraud to my credit card company.

We were able to get a room at the last minute on a very busy weekend. The staff was incredibly nice…read moreand accommodating. The room was very clean. It is old so there are some things to be expected. There is no a/c so I definitely would not be able to stay here at 90 degree temperatures. Lucky for us, our evening here was a very comfortable 70 ish degrees. They have fans in the room which is helpful. We had 4 queen beds in 2 rooms. The beds were fairly comfortable but they really need to upgrade the pillows. TAKE YOUR OWN PILLOWS!!! There is also something wrong with the hot and cold water. Your shower is either cold or scorching hot.... we would stay here again as long as the temperatures are lower.