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Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
10 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 38

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Garden City, Utah
  • Bear Lake Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pickleville Playhouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ideal Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub

Endless fun for your whole family awaits at 'Elks Ridge Retreat,' a spacious 10-bed, 6-bath vacation rental home in Garden City! Play a match of pool in the game room while the kids use the private basketball court and bounce house. Going out? Hike through the nearby Bear Lake State Park or visit Beaver Mountain Ski Area. When you're ready to unwind, enjoy a soak in the hot tub and take in tranquil views of the mountains. Don't forget to top off the night with a movie in the home theater!

-- THE PROPERTY --

6,500 Sq Ft | Game Room | Bounce House | Private Basketball/Pickleball Court

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4 (Suite): King Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 7: Queen Bed, Triple Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 8: King Bed, Triple Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 9: Queen Bed | Bedroom 10: Queen Bed | Game Room: 2 Twin Futons | Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, private hot tub, gas grill, picnic tables, slide, wood-burning fire pit, mountain views
INDOOR LIVING: 3 living areas, home theater, pool table, foosball table, flat-screen TVs, 3 dining tables, kitchenette, picture windows
MAIN KITCHEN: Stove, double wall oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, washer/dryer, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 4WD recommended in winter
ACCESSIBILITY: 3-story home, 2 steps to enter, 2 bedrooms on main floor
PARKING: Driveway (20 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Bear Lake Golf Course (6 miles), Bear Lake West Golf Course (7 miles), Beaver Mountain Ski Area (11 miles)
TRAILS/HIKING: Bear Lake State Park (3 miles), Garden City Park (3 miles), Limber Pine Nature Trail (4 miles), Temple Fork Trailhead (21 miles), White Pine Lake Trail Head (22 miles), Wind Cave Trailhead (30 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Bridgerland Adventure Park (0.6 miles), Rendezvous Beach (11 miles), Cache Valley Fun Park (39 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ogden-Hinckley Airport (86 miles), Salt Lake City International Airport (121 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 3-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While 2 bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor, interior stairs are required to reach the rest of the bedrooms on the 1st and 3rd floors
- NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Bear Lake Marina. 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 6 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 6 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Bear Lake and 6 minutes from Bear Lake Marina
As a guest of Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 6,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

517956

Exciting Garden City Gem w/ Home Theater & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time with all my family

We had a family reunion with my entire family. It was amazing, there was plenty of room for all 32 of us. The place was clean and the kids loved the hot tub and the play area. I would really recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, exceptional view!

We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison M., Ogden, Utah USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Big house with amenities

The house is big with so much potential. We had issues when we stayed though. The main fridge was broke when we got there, there was a dusty moldy smell downstairs which made 1/2 the family sleeping down there feel like they had allergies. The sectional couch in the basement NEEDs to go if it hasn’t yet. It was so old and not comfortable at all. And the projector wasn’t working. That was a big disappointment when you’re looking forward to a theater room. Vacasa was super helpful and very responsive with everything. They were a great help!! The issues here would need to be addressed with the owners. Great kitchen and enough tables, working hot tub, kids loved the blow up playhouse in the garage!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Evanston, Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Beautiful place with great facilities. Enjoyed by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Family Reunion

Best Christmas ever to have my whole family together all 32 of us at such a nice and spacious place. Kids enjoyed the bouncing house in garage, xbox games, marble wall, theater, pool table, fooshball while the adults enjoyed the large kitchen up stairs. Everybody also liked the hot tube. Also what a great view. The deer came and visited us on the last day.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Men's Retreat 2023

While we have stayed at this location before because we have always enjoyed the view and quiet nature of the area. Our complaints were the following: many of the dishes were not clean. It is pretty gross to pull out silverware or serving utensils and find them with dried food still on them. This also includes several dishes we came across. Not good. Next were the beds. the one in the main bedroom next to the kitchen needs a new mattress. It is too soft with no support. I wound up sleeping on the couch in the kitchen area to keep from having sever back issues each morning. Several other men complained about their beds as well, wish I knew which rooms are at fault. Finally, the pool table and ques need major attention. Ques, several tips are broken and most of them are warped. As for the table itself, one cushion is about to fall off and the felt on the surface is extremely worn. The table itself is a fine piece of furniture, just needs some TLC. On a lighter note, we love the house. It's beautiful and in a wonderful location. But it is getting older and needs some major renovations to make your customers feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you for the stay and all the good you have done. Kevin Ballew Men's Ministry Director
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Needs work

The property has a lot of potential, but needs some work. 1. The shelf in the kitchen came off the wall in the middle of the night. You can tell the shelf was not secured properly because the screws in the wall were smaller than the holes and were not anchored. 2. The legs on one of the tables into kitchen is cracked and broken. It has been zipped tied together by about 10 zip ties. The table is unstable and unsafe. It should be replaced. 3. The coffee table in the basement has a nail sticking out about 3 inches. This is a serious safety concern. 4. The fans in the basement rooms do not work. 5. The wifi is basically unusable when you book the home for its intended capacity, which makes the theatre room obsolete unless you bring downloaded content that does not need to stream. 6. The property owners only supplied a mini bar of soap and mini container of shampoo for each of the six bathrooms, even though it touts that it can accommodate 30 people. 7. Coaches and futons were stained and not clean. 8. When we arrived there were dirty dishes. We pulled out a pan and found someone else's cooked eggs on it. 9. The projector is held together by duck tape and is partially broken. When it displays an image there is significant discoloration in the center of the projection. 10. Small kitchen. Positives - Lots of rooms. The bunk rooms contain a queen and the bunk bed consists of three full beds. Bouncy house was fun. Six bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation home review

Nice location, plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, AC, and hot water. We had a wonderful time. Bounce house was very popular. Biggest issue is the kitchen's design. While it is a large room, the placement of the island is to the counter / refrigerator is too close. Walking is congested and when the dishwasher door is open the aisle is completely blocked. This made meal preparation & service very difficult for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Time With Extended Family

Great property in a beautiful location. We had 31 of us, ages 6 mon to 75, and felt like there was a good amount of room and great things to do. We would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house with lots of queen beds and bedrooms.

It was great. Some unexpected things were broken like the microwave and ceiling fan and doorknob.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tresa A.

Great place for large families

We loved the size of the home! It amply accomodated our large family! The kids loved the bounce house, magnetic wall, & game room. The furnishings in the home however are in serious need of some upgrading. Broken couches and futons, dirty cusihions on chairs, dangerous sofa table in front of the family room couches. (Rusty hinges pinched our babies fingers and a loose rusty screw hanging down from it) The master bedroom had blood splatters on the top comforter and sheets. A door knob was off one of the bathrooms and also a towel hook was loose and feel off. Inspite of all this, if upgrades were made we would consider going back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family reunion spot!

Had 30+ people (adults and kids) for a family reunion here. Everything was great! Enough fun for everyone including bounce house, pickle ball, theater room, pool table, Xbox, hot tub, and TVs (with rokus) galore. There was also a wall in the basement with a metal sheet on it with magnetic marble tracks that the kids loved. Found a few marbles but you may want to bring your own. We brought our own toys for toddlers to play with which was good. It's 20 minutes from Rendezvous Beach which was great. Also the Bridgerland adventure park was very close by. There were enough griddles, pots/pans, and utensils to make what we needed. Loved the views of the lake. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Our family of 29 had a great time. The property was clean and pleasant. every thing worked fine. The kids had a great time playing with the toys, the bounce house, the game room, and the theater room. We did run out of toilet paper and had to go buy some more. The property has six bath rooms but four of them are only accessed through a bedroom - which makes it difficult when the bedroom is being used.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun!

Great location and great home We had such a great time we will for sure be back. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for Family Fun

We had a blast here! Lots of indoor and outdoor recreation options besides the lake! We played pool, enjoyed the views, played pickleball, and the kids loved the bouncy house! My only complaint is that the projector didn't seem to work on the theatre room. No great loss since there were streaming options on the other, multiple TVs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness

BIG house, plenty of space for all of us.

Great stay, we had 15 adults and 8 kids 3 months to 17 yrs. Bounce house was awesome for the littles and everyone else loved basketball court and theater room. Plenty of space for all! Large grill that made grilling easy, plenty of space for us to sit together. Kitchen definitely could use more mixing/serving bowls. A few areas seemed to be missed by housekeeping and house maintenance before we got there, but nothing huge. We enjoyed our stay and view was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lamar M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Cabin experience

Lots of room for cooking, eating, playing and sleeping. Adults really liked the hot tub and movie room. Ran out of pellets for fire place but more promptly delivered. We all had a good time though some beds were not very comfortable. It's a beautiful spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carbon Monoxide

The second day after we arrived the smoke alarm went off. Come to find out, it was actually the carbon monoxide detector. Due to the high levels in the home, we had to be moved. I greatly appreciate how well the move went and how our property manager handled the entire event. Thank you, we will book with you again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nathan C., WA

Good but could have been better

Beautiful place great location! As pictured. The downside is the place is seriously dusty and there is only one sink in the kitchen which would be fine if the water dispenser on fridge worked. Very limited ventilation in downstairs bedrooms with 2 of the rooms not even seeming to have vents in them and getting very cold at night. No working vacuum. Anyways great view and not hard to get to great all in all for price
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get-away Place

We had a wonderful few days in this beautiful home. The scenery was breathtaking and there was plenty of space for all ages to relax and enjoy each other’s company. The bouncy house was definitely a HIT for the young children. We didn’t realize we had to pay extra to use the golf simulator, so we passed on that, and it would have been really nice to have cold water and ice from the fridge, but I’m sure that will be fixed soon. We didn’t find the basketball and pickle ball equipment until the last day (in a closet on the main floor) or we would have enjoyed being outdoors a little more. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed ourselves very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home perfect for children and teens

We loved our stay here. We held a family reunion that was just under the max occupancy and the house worked perfect for us. The children and teens loved it and there were plenty of rooms and bathrooms for the adults. Everything worked well and was better than described.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Lovely except for a few things. The kitchen needed more than one cutting board. The theater room needed directions for the projector. The triple bunk beds aren’t comfortable for adults. And we didn’t use the hot tub so I’d love a refund for the extra charge. $100 is a bit steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, no real complaints.

In a beautiful area, wish it was within walking distance to the lake, but it wasn't that far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Maurine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of space.

Location was great. Plenty of beds and overall space. The bounce house in the garage was a huge hit with the kids! I would definitely recommend for large gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021