WorldMark Bear Lake

The resort and its setting

WorldMark Bear Lake is a WorldMark by Wyndham property at 849 N Hbr Vlg W Dr in Garden City, Utah, right on the edge of Bear Lake itself. Google reviewers (4.5 out of 5 from 660 reviews) describe it as simple condos in a casual resort, with lake views, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, and a volleyball court. This isn't a resort chasing five-star extras — it's a functional, family-oriented base for people who've come for the lake, not the lobby.

The area and things to do

Garden City is the small lakeside town on the Utah side of Bear Lake, known locally for its turquoise-blue water (the colour comes from suspended limestone particles), raspberry farms, and a laid-back summer scene of boating, jet-skiing, paddleboarding and fishing. Bear Lake State Park has multiple access points for swimming and launching boats, and the surrounding Rich County countryside is quiet, rural and well suited to a slower pace outside peak summer weekends. Winters bring a different crowd: snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular locally, while Logan and the Cache Valley are within reach for a day trip. The resort itself is best suited to warm-weather use given its pools and lake outlook, so expect most demand — whether you're renting out a week or looking for one — to cluster around summer.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at WorldMark Bear Lake and are ready to move it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private resale and rental marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale or rental itself — unlike a brokered resale, you keep what you negotiate.

It helps to understand what actually happens with ownership on a resale. According to WorldMark by Wyndham, resale transfers through a broker typically carry a $399 transfer fee, and the process usually takes around six weeks to complete. No right of first refusal has been found in the brand's documentation, so the resort itself doesn't step in to match or block a private sale. One point worth flagging to any buyer: Club Pass exchange access is limited to developer-purchased credits, so a resale buyer may not get Club Pass with their purchase. Similarly, VIP and TravelShare benefits don't transfer to a resale buyer — owners report these stay with the original family. If exchanging is important to a buyer, it's worth noting that WorldMark owners can access the RCI exchange network, which is a separate matter from Club Pass eligibility.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters tend to ask about lake access, pool availability (indoor and outdoor), and whether the unit comfortably sleeps their group — all reasonable questions given the resort's simple condo layout. Buyers should ask the seller or WorldMark directly about the current annual maintenance fee, confirm whether Club Pass or VIP status applies to the specific credits being sold, and budget for the roughly six-week transfer window before assuming use of a particular week. As with any resale, get the transfer fee and annual fee figures in writing before agreeing on a price.