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Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 40371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Montpelier, ID
  • Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Oregon/California Trail Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Montpelier City Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1 (Teacups)

+3
3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2 (Astro Blasters)

+3
1 Double Bed, 3 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 3 (Mickey Mouse)

+3
3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 4 (Dumbo)

+3
3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval!

The weather at Bear Lake can be unpredictable so...Weather-proof your vacation! The Gathering House was built for group gatherings in Bear Lake. It includes a PRIVATE heated indoor pool with 18 person hot tub! .There are tons of recreation activities in the valley and we're just 20 minutes drive to North Beach at beautiful Bear Lake!

Having a reunion? Group gathering? We've got you covered! The Great Room is perfect for group meals, game nights, movie nights with 120" projector image. Designed as a fully flexible space to meet the needs of your large group.

You'll enjoy 4 private family bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a shared vanity space, a full kitchen, and laundry. Extra sleeping options are available with 10 adult-sized cots you can set up in common areas.

We have a large yard with space for your activities or lawn games, Make meals using the on-site grill, and huddle up around the fire pit. You provide the marshmallows, we'll provide the roasting sticks!

About the pool room....this pool-only room at the back of the house is secured by mutiple safety features including being fully lockable. The large heated indoor pool with turbo twister slide and 18 person spa keeps you playing even if the weather changes. We think you'll love it!

Property manager

Laurel Jensen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
When approved in advance of visit.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vaping not allowed
One responsible adult will be trained for all pool operations. Pool closes at 11 pm. for maintenance. Quiet hours 11 pm-7 am.
No Flushable wipes- we have a septic system!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: When approved in advance of visit.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montpelier

Located in Montpelier, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Bear Lake and Caribou-Targhee National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Montpelier Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Montpelier, ID

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • National Oregon/California Trail Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Montpelier City Hall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Montpelier Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bear Lake - 29 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arctic Circle Restaurants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Jaliciense - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Heart Cattlemen's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Gathering House- PRIVATE pool! Sleeps 30+, pets with approval! located?

This family-friendly Montpelier holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear River, Adam's Park and Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Bear Lake County Library and National Oregon/California Trail Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

It's beautifully set up for large groups. Bedrooms tucked away and a large open gathering space. Laurel was awesome coming to give me a tour and show me how to use all the things like the pool and projector. We loved the sunsets out the back with the horses. Everything was organized and labeled well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Memories

The Pool House is now our family’s favorite place! We have already decided to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for familys

Love the time there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best family gathering place!

We gathered together for a family reunion, and this pool house was so much fun to stay in! We loved swimming with our kids for hours in the pool at a time, loved the water slide and pool toys there, the Mickey Mouse theme, the pool shower, the plentiful wig fresh towels to use, etc. The layout of the house was so strategically designed for large families to come and swim and play. We loved the 3 bathrooms in a row, the game drawers, the doll house and toys, the organized kitchen, and we loved the beautiful campfire pit in the front yard for s’mores and the playground in the backyard. Our host was so kind, loving, helpful, and happy we had a great family time. We will definitely be gathering there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

This worked out great for our family. The home was well supplied with the items that we needed. The pool was a hit! Many hours spent swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place has everything you need

We had a 29 person family reunion. We had plenty room to feed all of us! The pool was amazing! Laurel has thought of everything- instant pot, crock pot, plenty of cooking and serving items. There is a an electric fan and laundry bag in each room! Stay here- you won't be disappointed! We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay was very comfortable

the hostess was very friendly all the time, we had a good time with the family we will definitely return and recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!

This property, appropriately named The Gathering House, was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. The spacious great room combined the kitchen, dining area, living room and relaxing area to let everyone do their own thing yet all be together to enjoy each other’s company. The bedrooms were perfect for those with young kids. The large pool with slide was the highlight for everyone. Also, the beautiful landscaping was a great backdrop for our family photos. Can’t go wrong with this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

The hosts were great!! It was a very clean home that accommodated our whole family. The pool was the highlight of the trip. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We loved the house. The AC works great on hot days. The children made great use of the pool. We like the safety features of having codes on the doors and an automatic pool cover. The pictures do not do it justice everything is better than you expect. Thank you for the home and excellent communication and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Time

Our family loves staying at this property. This is our third year. The layout is very family-friendly. We love that the swimming pool is just off of the big great room. It is easy to keep an eye on the pool and yet have great interactions going on in the great room at the same time. The kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry room are well-supplied to meet all our needs. The owners are great people to work with. They are very personable and helpful. As one of our little grandsons says, "When do we get to go back to the 'Christmas Cabin'"? It is one of our favorite destinations for fun family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time at this rental.

Loved the open floor concept, indoor pool and slide. Had fin with the piano/organ. Wish there was at least 1 more bedroom. Wish there was a bathroom in the pool area so people wouldn’t get the general area floor wet. But overall loved it and would most likely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place for a Large Family Reunion

Laurel was prompt, practical and nice to work with. Her Vrbo was perfect for our family reunion of 28 – 10 adults and 18 children, most under 8 years of age. An extra plus was the lush green grass in both the front and back yards. One of our daughters noted, “The pictures don’t do it justice.”
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We really can’t say enough good about the entire experience! Pictures cannot capture the reality. The pool was a treat with a shower in the pool area complete with shampoo, conditioner and gel all attached to the wall. I wish they showed a floor plan so you could see how wonderfully laid out the entire property is. So many amenities! Tech savvy and wonderful! Extra Mile hosts in every respect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun house

The house was very nice and the pool was excellent. The beds were not made for 70 yr olds and the home could use air conditioning. We also needed a pair of scissors in the kitchen. The bathroom area was excellent for the big group of girls we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Gathering Place

The whole family enjoyed the swimming pool. Large open kitchen area for fixing meals and additional tables so everyone can sit down for eating or activities. Close to the North Shore of Bear Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fun place to stay!!!

We had so much fun. We had 2 teams staying, so much room and the pool was amazing. Great hosts. So nice and friendly.!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safe property for all ages

The perfect family vaca house! We had everything we needed which made our stay with toddlers to teens very enjoyable. So many safety features for the pool area made it easy for me to relax. Everyone in our group loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memories!

This was such a fun house to stay at. It was very clean and a beautiful home. We loved the pool! We had a great time making memories!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pleasant and relaxing

What a great time we all had. The littles went to bed each night after a day of swimming and playing, saying, "best day ever!" The place was stocked with all the amenities we needed, and then some. Shooting range for target practice and the golf course were some activities we participated in and they were all close by. Thank you so much to our beautiful and gracious hostess, Laurel Jensen for your help in making this a positive and memorable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

We loved this location and the quiet town! Laurel was so helpful and the home was well stocked with everything we could need! So clean and LOVED the layout and the way the pool was part of the house! Everyone could be involved in everything ❤️ Thanks for a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurel Jensen

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Why a poolhouse? We live next door. We had a lot of kids. Then they had a lot of kids. So, we built a pool house next to our house so we could all keep coming home. It’s pretty awesome. It has a pool. It’s 20 minutes to North Beach at Bear Lake. It can sleep up to 30 people in beds. ($10 additional per night each for up to 10 more cot/couch sleepers.)

Why they chose this property

We live in a rural mountain valley in southeast Idaho. We have raised 7 kids here- a fabulous place to grow up. Now I want my 27 grandchildren to enjoy this beautiful country life, too. When they aren't able to, we want to share The Gathering House with you!

What makes this property unique

The indoor private pool gives you so much flexibility for your vacation/reunion... When it gets dark at night, you can still swim. Bad weather? You can still swim. Movie theater and bowling alley just 4 miles away. Or, project your own 120" image on the wall right at the house after the little ones are put to bed. Check this place out. We think you'll love it!

Languages:

English

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