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Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Garden City

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis
Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Garden City, UT
  • Place, Bear Lake Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pickleville Playhouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Garden City

Sweetwater stay.Your stay at this Sweetwater vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Bear Lake Golf Course and Ideal Beach Marina. Ideal Beach and Bear Lake State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bear Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Pickleville Playhouse - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Ideal Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ideal Beach Marina - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Zipz Bear Lake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moose Buns - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LaBeau's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bear Trapper Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More!

Welcome to The Shimmer Shack, a brand-new, professionally designed 7BR luxury retreat overlooking Bear Lake! This modern getaway sleeps 25 and features themed bedrooms, a stunning kitchen, fireplaces, a fully loaded arcade room, and an outdoor movie projector. Enjoy Ideal Beach Resort access, a private hot tub, wheelchair ramp, and multiple stylish gathering spaces—perfect for families and large groups year-round!

Step inside The Shimmer Shack, where modern design meets playful, upscale comfort. Every room features its own curated theme, designer furnishings, and thoughtful touches to elevate your stay. Step onto the expansive deck with lake views, gather by the fireplaces, battling it out on arcade machines, or watching a movie under the stars on the projector, this home is built for unforgettable moments.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements: 7 Bedrooms | 17 Beds | Sleeps 25 Guests

Main Floor:
Bedroom 1: King Suite w/ en suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: King Bed w/ shared bath
Bedroom 3: Bunk Room 2 triple twin bunks (sleeps 6)

Basement
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed (shared en suite bathroom)
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed (shared en suite bathroom)
Bedroom 6: Queen Bed
Bedroom 7: Bunk Room: 1 triple twin + 1 full-over-full (sleeps 7)
- Sofa bed in living room

Additional Amenities:
- Access to Ideal Beach Resort: Just a quick 5-minute drive away, enjoy a private beach, indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, tennis, pickleball, mini golf, playgrounds, and more!

- Wheelchair Access: A ramp to the front door makes the home accessible for all.

- Ample Parking & EV Charger: Park up to 6 vehicles with easy pull-through access—even if you`re towing a trailer. Exterior EV charger is available as well!

Whether you`re boating, skiing, hiking, or just enjoying the lake breeze, The Shimmer Shack is your perfect home base year-round. Book now and make memories that last a lifetime!

Notes:
There are 2 laundry rooms for your use!

Winter Travel Notice: Weather conditions can change quickly in Bear Lake. 4WD/AWD is highly recommended

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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 accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

376730

Frequently asked questions

Does Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (10-min drive) from Bluewater Beach and 3 mi (10-min drive) from Ideal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! to downtown Garden City?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Garden.

Shimmer Shack! Hot Tub, Ideal Beach, Games & More! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shimmer Shack was wonderful. It is well appointed and had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and kitchen well stocked. It was a wonderful place for our work retreat. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property has an amazing view. Easy check in and love all the details and cleanest of this home. The pictures do not to justice! Love the fast communication from the host. Very helpful and informative. Our family loved this home. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy H., plain city

Liked: Cleanliness
When I was looking for a place, I looked at this property several times, but I could not tell from the pictures how big it actually was and this place was gigantic. I think that we ended up staying with about 18 people, and there was so much room for all of us and things for people to do of all ages. There was a projector outside with the hot tub, which was super fun along with video games ping-pong all of the TVs worked air-conditioning was great. Everything worked perfectly plus the amenities were outstanding. There was not one item that I was wishing I had that I didn’t have including an amazing pizza cutter that who thinks of this stuff if you’re considering a family place to stay, I would highly recommend and the people were so easy to communicate with Checking in and out making sure we had everything that we needed 10 out of 10 !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best place for a family trip

This place has it all! I do mean everything! From first impressions of a curated and decorator quality furnishings to an organized kitchen to a hot tub movie theater. If you have a family reunion, this is the place to stay! There were more than enough beds for my whole group and if we didn’t go to the private beach access (which was awesome), then there was more than enough fun things to do just inside with ping pong, video games and board games. It entertained kids as young as 9 and as old as 80. It smelled and looked great as soon as we walked in. The kitchen had just about every appliance you could need including an instapot and crockpot. It had tons of plates, bowls, cups, and silverware. The bathrooms were well stocked with the showers all having shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is even two laundry rooms. In essence, you can’t go wrong with this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with Lake views and plenty of space for multigenerational families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025