Colorful BIG Bear Home 5br 2ba-Epic Art!

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1084 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Blanding, UT

Edge of the Cedars State Park11 min walk
Blanding Visitor's Center13 min walk
Cedar Mesa Pottery15 min walk
Monticello, UT (MXC-San Juan County)30 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

Note: Two bedrooms and One bahtroom are down the stairs!

Aloha!! Welcome to BIG Bear! We share this home in hopes you’ll make some unforgettable memories at our unique and family-friendly place.

Close to downtown Blanding and the bears ears monument.

You won’t find a more funky and fun home to use as Your basecamp for adventure!

Mahalo,
Billy O’ and Tiger.
Please don’t wear shoes in our home at any time. We’ve taken special care to decorate the house with cool stuff from far and away during our travels.

Keeping the dirt out of the house is key and since we are from Hawaii it’s a cultural thing to not wear shoes in the house.

Mahalo for following this very important rule.
Guests will be able to reach us if they need us but we won’t be in the area most of the time. We do have excellent teammates in town if you need assistance with anything.
Large corner lot in town. Surrounding you have the edge of the cedars, tons of trails, the abajos, canyonlands and natural bridges are just a quick jaunt from the house.

You can also hit capitol reef, bluff and Moab with a quick drive.
The house is yours 100%. We stay here a few weeks a year when we aren’t traveling for work and we’ve been professional hosts since the 90’s so hopefully we’ve got everything you need to have a super good time.

This is NOT a party house. It’s a basecamp for adventure (Blanding’s motto) for us and we appreciate everyone who stays here focusing on two things.

1. Be respectful and kind to our neighbors.

2. Be good stewards of the surrounding land. The mountains and desert surrounding our “Big Bear” is super special to us and the locals. Let’s make sure we keep it pristine while enjoying the beauty.
Aloha! Welcome to our special basecamp we call BIG bear. It’s all decked out with fun finds from Morocco and other desert African countries we’ve visited.

We felt it was fitting to decorate our desert home with these fun items. But for this reason we want to remind all reading this is a solace and not a place to get wild and crazy. It’s a quiet town full of adventure.
We love this area because it’s even more central than Moab when it comes to epic adventures in SE Utah. If you know the area, you know Blanding is actually the best jump off point for the best fun around!

Property manager

Billy O'Sullivan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Blanding. Edge of the Cedars State Park and Cedar Mesa Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mule Canyon Trailhead and Hideout Golf Club.

Blanding, UT

What's nearby

Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 6 min walk
Edge of the Cedars State Park - 11 min walk
Blanding Visitor's Center - 13 min walk
Cedar Mesa Pottery - 15 min walk
Dinosaur Museum - 2 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 9 min walk
Patio Drive-In - 16 min walk
Homestead Steak House - 16 min walk
Subway - 10 min walk
Thatzza Pizza - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorful BIG Bear Home 5br 2ba-Epic Art! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Colorful BIG Bear Home 5br 2ba-Epic Art!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorful BIG Bear Home 5br 2ba-Epic Art!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Colorful BIG Bear Home 5br 2ba-Epic Art! located?

Situated in Blanding, 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trish B., Saint George, UT

1 Apr 2024

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

14 Mar 2024

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.

22 Feb 2024

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.

21 Oct 2023

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.

28 Jun 2023

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