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

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1084 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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.

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!

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.

Property manager

Billy O'Sullivan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
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
  • Dinosaur Museum - 2 min drive
  • Mule Canyon Ruins - 7 min drive

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 & Flash Floods Muddy Sodas - ‬11 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 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).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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