Tree of Life | Sleeps 19, Designer Home, Ideal Beach, Hot Tub!

Welcome to Tree of Life + Butch`s Hideout, a custom 2 home setup perched on the hillside above Bear Lake! Nicknamed “Frank Lloyd Wrustic,” this home blends soaring timber ceilings with mid-century style. Enjoy lake and mountain views from the wraparound covered deck, unwind in your private hot tub, and spread out between the main cabin and Butch’s Hideout, your separate studio suite next door! Sleeps up to 19, with Ideal Beach access included!

About the space

Tree of Life brings everyone together while giving your group room to spread out. Vaulted wood ceilings, exposed timber framing, and modern furnishings create a warm, inviting setting for your Bear Lake getaway. Spend your days at the beach, gather for dinner overlooking the lake, and finish the evening with a hot tub soak under the stars.

Interior Highlights:

- A fully equipped spacious kitchen with a large island
- Multiple living spaces give your group room for conversation, games, and quiet downtime.
- A piano in the basement living room is ready for the musician in your group!
- Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace
- Central Air conditioning and heating
- Washer and dryer
- Two Pack ’n Plays and a high chair
- Children’s books, toys, and games!

Butch’s Hideout - Detached Studio Apartment Above the Garage

Your reservation includes the separate studio suite next door on the same property. This additional space serves as the sixth bedroom, with a queen sofa bed, living room, pinball machine, and arcade-style game barrel!

Sleeping arrangements: 6 Bedrooms | 13 Beds | Sleeps 19

- Family room: Queen sofa bed
- Bedroom 1: King bed + twin chaise couch
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed
- Bedroom 5: Six twin beds arranged as two triple bunks
- Bedroom 6 — Butch’s Hideout: Queen sofa bed

Outdoor living

- Private hot tub for unwinding after a beach day or winter adventure.
- BBQ grill and outdoor dining space for meals with a view.
- Cornhole and KanJam for a little friendly competition.
- An expansive wraparound covered deck and patio with views of Bear Lake to the east and mountains to the west.

Ideal Beach access

- Your stay includes access to Ideal Beach Resort, approximately two miles away.
- Enjoy the private beach, resort parking, pools, hot tub, tennis, mini golf, and playgrounds.
- Spacious lawns offer even more room to relax and play.

Explore Bear Lake

- Pickleville Playhouse is just down the hill for an evening of live entertainment.
- Head into town for local restaurants and Bear Lake’s famous raspberry shakes, including LaBeau’s.
- Nearby Sweetwater Golf Course offers another way to enjoy the mountain scenery.
- Explore hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, ziplines, and local attractions.
- Plan a seasonal outing to Minnetonka Cave or hit the slopes at Beaver Mountain.
- Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife around the hillside.

Notes:

Please note there is no garage access at this time.