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Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears

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Why not have a picnic table inside and outside. That’s how we roll at BIG bear in Blanding.
Chill out in the book nook and soak up some knowledge. It’s what BIG bear wants. Read… Or else ;).
Exterior
70 inch screen, super comfy spots to hang, lots of Moroccan vibes…. Great place to CHILL after a long day exploring the desert!
We really like the large living and dining spaces that connect to create a big great space suited for Bears of all sizes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Blanding, UT
  • Cedar Mesa Pottery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Blanding Visitor's Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dinosaur Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears

Discover the vibrant charm of the Big Bear home, a gorgeous five-bedroom retreat perfect for families and friends seeking adventure. Nestled near the scenic Bears Ears National Monument, it's the perfect base for exploring breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unique, art-filled interior and indulge in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like a second home. Book now and make unforgettable memories in this colorful haven.

✔ Conveniently located near downtown Blanding for easy exploration of local shops and dining experiences
✔ A stone's throw from the breathtaking Bears Ears National Monument offering incredible scenery
✔ Ideal starting point for day trips to Monument Valley and the lovely Moab
✔ Enjoy the tranquility and adventure-rich atmosphere, perfect for both relaxation and exploration

✔ Private access to the entire home during your stay
✔ Convenient self check-in with a smart lock for flexible arrival times
✔ Private entrance ensuring your complete comfort and ease

✔ Five comfortably furnished bedrooms, ideally designed for relaxation and peace
✔ Two bathrooms, thoughtfully designed with a blend of practicality and style
✔ A fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances making meal preparations easy
✔ A spacious living room filled with eclectic decor and a large TV for perfect movie nights
✔ A big dining room with a sturdy table that encourages lively conversations and games
✔ A charming backyard adorned with outdoor furniture for morning coffee or evening relaxation
✔ Laundry area with a convenient washer and dryer for your ease during the stay
✔ Artistic touches and cultural decorations enhance the unique charm of the home

✔ Practice kindness and respect towards neighbors and the community
✔ Leave shoes at the door to preserve the cleanliness of the home
✔ Pets are welcome but should not be left alone and must not use furniture
✔ Additional cleaning charges may apply if the home is left untidy due to pets

Pets aren't allowed on furniture or in the beds. Please do not leave fuzzy home alone. We know from experience that when animals are left alone they get nervous and want to curl up in bed where you sleep and it ends up becoming a major issue for our cleaning crew. If the house is left with extra cleaning from pets and we have to incur additional cleaning charges or the bedding/linens needs to be replaced, we will be forwarding them to you at cost.

Property manager

Billy O'Sullivan
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Blanding

Located in Blanding, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Edge of the Cedars State Park and Manti-La Sal National Forest, while Cedar Mesa Pottery and Dinosaur Museum are cultural highlights.
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Blanding, UT

What's nearby

  • Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edge of the Cedars State Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cedar Mesa Pottery - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blanding Visitor's Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dinosaur Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Homestead Steak House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Higher Grounds Coffee & Soda - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear - Art-filled escape | Near Bears Ears located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus, Edge of the Cedars State Park and Blanding Visitor's Center. Cedar Mesa Pottery and Dinosaur Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeanette R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just ok

Dining tv area were good.Bed was comfortable. Bedside tables, but no lamps ! Have to turn off overhead Then climb into bed.Bathroom Small. Have to shut door to use toilet.Not enough counter top to put your things on.Stuff had to go on Floor !!! Kitchen ok. Nice electric kettle. Treats gift.Can't run mircrowave & electric kettle & toaster at same time...trips fuse box. Which we then had to hunt for.!!! Some instru tions would have been nice. Front "porch " not usable. Screen door doesnt close. Looks like a crow bar was taken to it.Photos make place look Rustic Chic...but it's Rustic Shabby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cole e.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Enjoyable base for exploring SE Utah

Clean and well located in a quiet neighborhood in Blanding. Well supplied.I have to deduct one star for cold feet. Hosts repeatedly and strongly asked for no shoes to be worn in the house. That's fine, but the heat units are located near the ceiling and were not easy to program.(hosts provided an explanatory video for a different model unit than the one installed). Mainly hard floors and kitchen does not have a heat unit. Our last morning there the heater was set at 75 degrees but external thermometers showed 64 degrees in the loving room.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

5 days in Blanding

This is an older home with lots of room. Our family enjoyed the quiet naborhooh and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Fantastic property and host

This property could not have been a better fit for us. The eclectic decor and thoughtful amenities were a great bonus. The hosts could not be more cool. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martha H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

It’s HUGE

Just husband and me. Looked at downstairs, but never used. Nice bathroom, separate toilet, 2 bedrooms and a lounge with nice couch. Main floor, 3 bedrooms and another bathroom, shared. Bunk beds with a trundle in one. Huge dining room table, big sofa with huge TV. The largest washer and dryer we have ever seen in an attached room off the kitchen, with a drying rack and vacuum. Kitchen well equipped (except for teaspoons!), huge refrig and freezer, with a 2nd one in the washer/dryer room. Great grill outside. Only needs better cleaning of the kitchen. Frustrating to contact the owner, which was clarified at the end of the stay. Older home with clever built ins. All the essentials were there, so most thoughtful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great house at a great price!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Big Bear in Blanding was a treat.

We had a very good time during our Blanding stay as we used the comfortable and welcoming Big Bear house as headquarters for our Cedar Mesa hiking and exploration. The home is remodeled and decorated in a welcoming and non-fussy manner; we felt at home. The kitchen in particular deserves a shout-out; it was complete with quality pans, dishes, and appliances.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry g.

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

Perfect home away from home!

The Big Bear Home was perfect for a family vacation with our two adult children. We loved the unique interior decor and artwork. Bears Ears is a wild and beautiful place and this vacation home is an ideal launching point. Billy is a great host! We're glad we got to meet him in person. We definitely hope to rent a vacation home from him again. Petrina and Larry
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B., Saint George, UT

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

This is a great place to stay!

The hosts are quick to respond to questions. The home is very cozy and had everything we needed. I loved the sliding shelves in the pantry and cabinets. There is plenty of parking. It is close to everything! We rode our side by sides all over town right from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrakae S., Mona Utah

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

Family trip

Cozy cute house we. Had a great time staying here .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

Blanding base

We stayed at Big Bear for 4 nights in February. A group of six adults that like to explore and hike the area. The house was fine for us, the dining room table easily accommodated all of us, the kitchen had new appliances and was fully equipped, the home was clean and Billy was very cooperative when we brought a self-induced problem to his attention. Be aware the house has limited closet and drawer space for unpacking, but all-in-all it is as represented and fit our needs quite well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Great base for exploring SE Utah

We came here for the annular eclipse. The weather was perfect, not a cloud in the sky. We've been to this part of Utah in the summer and I've got to say that October is sooo much nicer. The house was centrally located, Arches/Canyonlands are about 1.5 hours north, Monument Valley about the same to the south. Hovenweep was a bit closer, about an hour away. Unfortunately we didn't have enough to time to visit Natural Bridges but it's about an hour to the west. The house itself was nice, plenty of room for our family. Every room had it's own wall mounted A/C unit. The kitchen was well stocked so we only had to pick up a few things at City Market in Moab. Will definitely consider renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Perfect home base and relaxing getaway.

Big Bear was the perfect launching point for friends and family who were running an ultra marathon through the mountains of Bears Ears and for those of us who just wanted to enjoy the beauty of the area. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with what we needed. Communication with Billy and his staff was smooth, responsive, and friendly. We had a great time and would definitely return if we’re in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty R.

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

Well-appointed rustic charm

Had a great time! The house was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Utah Getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our stay and explored this great area of Southern Utah. The property was as listed and served as our space to reunite with friends. The house has plenty of room, simple efficient amenities, in a quiet neighborhood, and well supplied kitchen. Communication with host was excellent. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine P.

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

Winter visit to Blanding

The house was as advertised and was roomy and comfortable for two families to enjoy (7 people). The kitchen is nice and well stocked. The only noticeable item missing is a corkscrew. I gave the property 4 of 5 stars because it was not ideally set up for a winter visit. Four of the five beds did not have blankets only sheets. We were also only able to find two blankets and they were lightweight. Fortunately the second family came a day later and brought additional blankets. Overall this is a very nice property and is a great spot for exploring southeast Utah.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Connie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Plenty of room

Plenty of room for large group of people
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Billy O'Sullivan

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