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Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 34295 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake!

Your next vacation stop… PLAYCATION STATION! This beautiful one level home includes 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms AND a separate two-story cottage with 2 more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a second kitchen. This home sleeps up to 34 guests, 26 in beds with an additional 8 in sleeper sofas, making it the perfect destination for your large family and friend getaway. This home features three fun themed rooms that are sure to be a hit – THE RANGER STATION, THE PIRATE’S LAIR, and ANCHOR’S AWAY. This home also has a full RV hook-up (sewer, water, and electrical) on the north side of the property.

Location, location, location! This home is located in the heart of Garden City. It is only 2 blocks from the Garden City Park public beach, and is walking or biking distance to everything Bear Lake has to offer. This home is adjacent to Heritage Park and the back patio is the perfect viewing spot for city fireworks. Your friends and family will love having a BBQ and playing in the yard with a fun playset for the littles or a game of Croquet, Cornhole, or Bocce Ball for the young at heart. 4 Pickleball paddles and balls are also onsite to enjoy at the Heritage Park pickleball courts next door. As the sun fades, you’ll enjoy spending time under the stars and the twinkle lights of the patio while relaxing in the spacious hot tub or visiting by the fire table.

This house truly puts the PLAY into your vacation with the ultimate game room featuring a pool table, arcade games, air hockey table, giant Connect Four game, and an Xbox with Game Pass. There is also a wide variety of card and board games available for your enjoyment. There are 6 large Samsung Smart TV’s and free Wi-Fi.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS in Main House:

Bedroom 1: Two Queen Beds, a Queen Sofa Bed, and a pack-n-play with 60" Smart TV (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2: King Bed with 55" Smart TV (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 3 (The Ranger Station): Two Full over Full Bunk Beds (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4 (The Pirate's Lair): One Full over Full Bunk Bed (sleeps 4)

Living Room: Two Queen Sofa Beds with 75" Smart TV (sleeps 4)

Game Room: One Queen Sofa Bed with 70" Smart TV (sleeps 2)

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS in Cottage:

Bedroom 5: King Bed (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 6 (Anchor's Away): Queen Bed and a Full over Queen Bunk Bed with 55" Smart TV (sleeps 6)

Loft Living Room: One Queen Sofa Bed with 55" Smart TV (sleeps 2)

THINGS TO KNOW:

There are a total of four bathrooms, 2 in the Main House and 2 in the Cottage. Each bathroom has a hair dryer available for guests to use and plenty of luxurious towels. There is also a laundry room in the Main House with a full Washer/Dryer and an iron/ironing board. The two kitchens are fully stocked and there is a large pantry to use during your stay. The Main House seats 16 in the dining room, 4 at the bar in the Game Room, and there are additional folding chairs and tray tables available. The Cottage seats 6 in the dining space with additional tray tables. There are several patio tables and picnic tables available to accommodate for large parties eating outdoors. The home has a propane BBQ Grill and a propane Griddle Grill. There is also ample parking available that allows for 12+ vehicles in the large circular driveway. PLAYCATION STATION is the ultimate destination for FUN at Bear Lake and we hope you enjoy your stay!

Check-in is at 4:00 pm. Guests may go directly to the property. Additional information about the property will be given to guests after they have booked. No smoking or pets allowed. Winter: 4WD strongly advised. Check-out is at 10:00 am.

Garden City STR license 012937

Property manager

James & Heather Jenkins

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hunting 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
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3179 sq ft (295 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, outdoor lighting, 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 Registration Number 012937

About the neighborhood

Map
Garden City, UT

What's nearby

  • Garden City Park - 4 min walk
  • Bear Lake - 9 min walk
  • Bear Lake Marina - 5 min drive
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 5 min drive
  • Ideal Beach - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Conestoga Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Beau's Drive Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Coffee - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake! located?

This family-friendly Garden City vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Garden City Park and Bear Lake. Bear Lake State Park and Bear Lake Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Hot Tub, Game Room, Only 2 Blocks from the Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion getaway
This is an amazing property. Everyone kept saying what a great place I had found for us. It was set up with everything we needed, the room we needed, furnished and decorated so well. I highly recommend anyone to stay here and we will be back! Thanks to the property owners and managers who keep this property so ready for families to come and enjoy, well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carson Reunion
We loved it! Our 8 adult children’s loved it and our 9 grandchildren had a blast. They loved the in swings set and game room, which is where they spent most of their time when we weren’t at the lake. It was a great location, very quiet neighborhood, but close to everything. My adult children loved to relax in the hot tub after kids were put to bed and we enjoyed the large kitchen and family area where we could hangout , play games and just visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
We stayed here for 3 nights and about 3 days. It was perfect for our extended family with plenty of beds and spaces for gathering. We loved the outdoor area and spent lots of time outside eating, visiting and playing. The family/dining area was big and was great for gathering and game playing. The kitchen was stocked well with dishes, cutlery and cookware. We had a fun time and enjoyed being close to the lake and park. We would definitely recommend this property to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanez D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
What a great getaway for our family of 20! (Adults & children 4-11yrs.) Plenty to do right on site and a large space for all to gather both inside and out. They have thought of everything; darling decor, well stocked kitchen, laundry, hot tub and a game room! 😊 We will keep this in mind for a future stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place that fit our family!!
The game room and outside shady play area was a plus for those with kids. The house was very clean and smelled wonderful when we arrived. We love the location for walking to shopping or food. The hosts are very responsive to questions, and the house is well stocked in the kitchen with all you’ll need to cook and feed a crowd. The only drawback is one of the bathrooms in the main house is in a master suite and not as accessible if you have sleeping littles in that room. We had 20 total with 10 adults and 10 kids ranging in age 1 to 15. I highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Treasure
This property is so much fun. Evrything is super well thought out from the layout down to the plates and silverware. It is such a cute and fun place. It was great for a multi-family reunion. The locatiin is perfect, especially for evening shake runs. The hosts are great and super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
We had a men’s retreat and this place was perfect! Zero complaints and the areas were even better than in the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We had a great time! Plenty of room for the 19 of us. Kids had a great time with the arcade games and the hot tub. A minute from town so centrally located. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rental
Where to start? Large kitchen flowed into spacious living room and dining room. Our ages ranged from 11-75. The game room was a huge hit with everyone. We ate many meals outdoors because of the ambience of the trees and peaceful atmosphere In back. Hot tub was great. 2 refrigerators was helpful between the 2 houses. 4 bathrooms helped. We spent an afternoon at north beach where we could park on the sand. We spent another day at the south end of the lake where we rented a pontoon boat and raft and spent a lazy 6 hours out on the water. Wonderful trip. So many memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
family haven
Delightful, great teen gathering place with other activities within a short walk. Large group gathering area worked well for our group of 25-30. Bathroom space is inadequate for large group. Bedrooms are crowded except for two with three beds, they had a great photographer. Ran out of TP twice but all other needs were very well stocked and well organized. The yard is beautiful and well maintained and enjoyed on the nights that we did not have rain. Owner contact was excellent, response rapid :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, nice house for larger group
Had our extended family with us (22 in total). Room for everyone, Very comfortable. Kids loved the air hockey, pool table and arcade games. Separate guest house with 2 bathrooms and kitchen is a plus. Location is great. Everything went smoothly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great reunion location
This is a very charming home in a quiet neighborhood. Close enough to walk to get milkshakes or visit gift shops. It had a well stocked kitchen with baking pans of every size. There were 31 of us, aging from 1 to 68 and we all had plenty of room. We were grateful for the five picnic tables so we had plenty of room to eat and play games outside. The beautiful north beach, with plenty of sand and boat launching is just 20 minutes away or you can walk the four blocks to the local beach. 80% of our group have already asked for us to rebook for 2025. (The other 20% aren't beach/boat people!) (Don't forget to bring your own shampoo)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reed D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake getaway
Fabulous stay, the home was wonderful. Spacious, well stocked to meet our needs. Enjoyed the yard each day on the patio under the trees while the kids played. It was every bit as great as we imagined.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

charles m.

Liked: Cleanliness
bear river
there was plenty of room. the house was very clean. the only problem was the tree by the hot tube made it a mess on the patio inside of the hot tube and when we took the trash out the cans where full .one of the arcade games did not work. I would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Sherman Oaks california

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The space was perfect for our large group. Melinda was attentive to any arising needs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, quite, relaxing vacation!
This place was decorated so cute! Most items we needed were there and there was room for all 18 of us. (If you have a large group bring extra toilet paper) My favorite was the cottage out back, it was nice to be able to "get away" if you needed to relax and get some quiet time. The hosts were awesome and even gave us a deal on an extra day so we could stay for the super bowl!! We had an issue with the hot tub, it was so dirty we didn't even want to get in. When I told the hosts they said they would make sure to get that corrected, but it was a bummer since we picked this place specifically because of the hot tub :(. Other than that, everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tylinn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun
It was great! Plenty of space, tons of fun games for people to play, and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Playcation Home
We had a great time staying at the Playcation Station! It was such a great house!!! It was clean had everything we needed for a great stay. James was awesome to work with was very attentive to any questions we had. The kids had a lot of fun in the game room, hot tub, and baby's were able to sleep while adults watched a movie. Kids had a great time watching the deer that would come visit each night. It was the perfect house for our Family Winter vacation! Thank you James and Heather for such a cute clean house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!!! Highly recommend
This rental was the absolute best I have ever stayed in. Every single detail was thought through so well! From the furniture and decorations down to the make up rags and tissue boxes. Everything was extremely clean. We had 20 people with an age range of 88-4, and every single person enjoyed their stay and had plenty to do. The game room was a hit with the kids(and adults) Very spacious and user friendly. It was well stocked with everything we needed and more! Very comfortable beds and plenty of towels. The scenery in the winter was beautiful. We were greeted by a buck and 2 doe! The outside lighting was perfect for those that showed up after dark. Nothing worse than showing up to a new place and it being dark. The cottage was perfect for those that needed some space away from the group. The hot tub was so relaxing and so beautiful at night with the patio lighting. We will definitely return. We want to give it a try in the summer as well to take advantage of the cute patio area and yard games provided. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn V., Spanish Fork Ut

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get together
This place was amazing. The kids & adults enjoyed the game room, large family room to accommodate our entire group. We loved having the separate cottage to provide a little more privacy for a few of our family members. Rooms are decent size and plenty of comfortable beds (even the sofa sleepers were comfortable) Close to the lake and town. Loaded with all the necessary items to provide a comfortable stay. Melinda was easy to contact and owners are very quick to respond and easy to work with. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022