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A small home with a big welcome!
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cedaredge, CO
- Place, Crag Crest Cellars31 min walk
- Place, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Place, Powderhorn Resort45 min drive
- Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A small home with a big welcome!
The Blue Bear Cabin is a quiet, comfortable home base for your outdoor adventures and a peaceful place to reconnect with family and friends. Located a few miles outside of Cedaredge, on the southern slope of the Grand Mesa, convenient to nordic and alpine skiing, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Watch deer stroll through your amazing view of the Mesa during the day, and enjoy awesome stargazing around the firepit at night.
The cabin kitchen is fully equipped to cook up some great meals, down to Tupperware and plastic wrap in the drawers. There's an instant pot, crockpot, waffle iron, blender, immersion blender, electric griddle, toaster, and plenty of pots, pans, and mixing bowls. Outside is a Weber gas grill.
Lift up the lid of the trunk in the living room to find an assortment of games and activities for all ages. The cabin sleeps four comfortably; five if one is a small child sleeping on the Regalo My Cot.
There's plenty of room to park your trailer by the cabin; just stay on the gravel. And no special vehicle is necessary; the roads are plowed and slopes are gentle right to the front door.
Let us know prior to check-in if you'd like to use the child's cot, highchair, or dog crate during your stay so we can have them in the cabin when you arrive.
For our guests staying more than seven nights, we offer a complementary linen change and light cleaning at the halfway point, or every seven days. Arrange a mutually convenient four-hour window with us.
The entire cabin and environs are for your use. The 10-acre lot (shared with our house) is bordered by Timothy Rd. to the north, the fence line to the east in back of the cabin, and the fence line running along the west side at the entry to the property. The south side has no fence, but if you reach the neighbor's house you've gone too far. :)
The cabin kitchen is fully equipped to cook up some great meals, down to Tupperware and plastic wrap in the drawers. There's an instant pot, crockpot, waffle iron, blender, immersion blender, electric griddle, toaster, and plenty of pots, pans, and mixing bowls. Outside is a Weber gas grill.
Lift up the lid of the trunk in the living room to find an assortment of games and activities for all ages. The cabin sleeps four comfortably; five if one is a small child sleeping on the Regalo My Cot.
There's plenty of room to park your trailer by the cabin; just stay on the gravel. And no special vehicle is necessary; the roads are plowed and slopes are gentle right to the front door.
Let us know prior to check-in if you'd like to use the child's cot, highchair, or dog crate during your stay so we can have them in the cabin when you arrive.
For our guests staying more than seven nights, we offer a complementary linen change and light cleaning at the halfway point, or every seven days. Arrange a mutually convenient four-hour window with us.
The entire cabin and environs are for your use. The 10-acre lot (shared with our house) is bordered by Timothy Rd. to the north, the fence line to the east in back of the cabin, and the fence line running along the west side at the entry to the property. The south side has no fence, but if you reach the neighbor's house you've gone too far. :)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1 dog with preapproval.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please wash your dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cedaredge
Located in Cedaredge, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Delta County Historical Society and Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crag Crest Cellars and 4B's Brewery. Travelling with kids? Consider Valley Lanes Bowling and Delta Family Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Cedaredge, CO
What's nearby
- 4B's Brewery - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
- Snow Capped Cider - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
- Gunnison River - 21 min drive - 26.3 km
- Island Lake - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
- Powderhorn Resort - 45 min drive - 51.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Snow Capped Cider Taproom - 10 min drive
- The Pondy - 10 min drive
- RJ's Steakhouse & Red Dog Saloon - 14 min drive
- Subway - 11 min drive
- The Grill - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
monica g.
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
monica g.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Micheal B.
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Micheal B.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay H.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin
Jay H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela L.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy and comfortable
Angela L.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
EV A.
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




EV A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
Lisa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Damon B.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Damon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Stephanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting
Sharon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful ski cabin
Stephanie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
vicki m.
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bear Cabin
vicki m.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen A.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Grand Mesa Getaway
Karen A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shere B.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice hub for xc skiing.
Shere B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ed C.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine location to access Cedaredge and the Grand Mesa
Ed C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon H.
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time on the Grand Mesa
Jonathon H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
courtney c.
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bear Cabin is AMAZING!
courtney c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan B.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and cozy cabin feel!!!
Ryan B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
William H.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Little Home
William H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Devon R.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Devon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marianne W.
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing, jumping off point for adventure
Marianne W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
David C.
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3-Day Grand Mesa Snowshoe
David C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
4 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the mark
Mark K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Misty A.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Getaway
Misty A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg N.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity at 7,000 feet
Greg N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Karla Whitsitt
Philip and I are a semi-retired couple who have lived in Texas, the Denver area, and the coast of Mississippi. We have family in Montrose, which is what drew us to Cedaredge. We're trying to complete the house we're building near the Blue Bear Cabin, but life keeps interrupting! Philip works as a ski instructor at Powderhorn resort and I mostly goof around. We love to spend time on the Grand Mesa, whether it's hiking, horseback riding, biking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Why they chose this property
Once we purchased the Blue Bear, we worked on improving it during summer visits. When I had the opportunity to retire early, we thought it would be great fun to build a new home and have the Blue Bear for friends and family. It's stocked and furnished pretty much like it was when we lived there, which will hopefully make our guests' visits more carefree.
What makes this property unique
We love how the cabin is not really isolated - it's not far to town - but somehow it feels tucked in the woods. Especially at night! The view of the Grand Mesa as you walk down the driveway can be spectacular.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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