Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Blanding, UT

Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus
‪13 min walk‬
Blanding Visitor's Center
‪3 min drive‬
Cedar Mesa Pottery
‪3 min drive‬
Blanding, UT (BDG)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Basement apartment! (Must climb stairs)
Washer & Dryer
Fully equipped kitchen
Covered outdoor patio with table, chairs & BBQ Grill
2 parking spaces around back by the entrance
Fire ring/with firewood available
Pet friendly

Property manager

Janalee

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The driveway needs to remain open at all times. please park in spaces provided in the back or out on the street

It's ok to go & see animals through the fences!! Please DO NOT open any gate or go in with any animals without me or my husband (Erik) present!!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Blanding

Located in Blanding, this apartment is in a rural area. Mule Canyon Ruins and Bears Ears National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Edge of the Cedars State Park and Hideout Golf Club. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Blanding, UT

What's nearby

Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Blanding Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Cedar Mesa Pottery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Dinosaur Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Mule Canyon Ruins - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

‪Homestead Steak House - ‬20 min walk
‪Patio Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
‪Higher Grounds Coffee & Soda - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks located?

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

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

1 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful stay

It was a welcoming, inviting place to stay. Everything we needed to cook some meals and have our morning coffee. Loved the coloring books and kids books for our children. Janalee and Erik were so nice and helpful!Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny A.

3 Oct 2024

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

Cute and cozy

Cute and cozy, great for visiting national parks in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet place amongst beautiful national parks. Host is kind and communicates well. Thank you for a nice stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great little place to crash during our adventures to many of the surrounding areas natural and historical monument!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

30 Dec 2024

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

Comfy and Clean!

Comfy & clean. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

29 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful

This spot was cute, comfy and peaceful. The animals were an nice plus.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincetti M.

25 Sept 2024

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

Perfect!

All was good! The basement had everything we needed. Blanding is a little pretty town to stay a few days. Thanks to Janalee for taking time to talk with us :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

My husband and son stayed here they really loved the place. They were very disappointed there was not TV however.

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

29 Sept 2023

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

Just what we needed

In the middle of a 5 week camping trip we enjoyed the showers, beds, and washer/dryer. Nicely priced, clean, quiet, and allows pets. Don’t miss the Edge of the Cedars State Park.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Comfortable family setting with a good location for day trips in and out of parks and monuments. The apartment is very private with good parking. The Edge of the Cedars park and museum is at the end of the street. We were there three days and could have stayed longer with more to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jean

5 June 2023

Liked: Amenities, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

The place was not very clean. But that said we had a lovely stay. All you need was there, even a nice welcoming box with goodies. And a perfect location for canyon land hikes.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

9 July 2022

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

Perfect for what we needed

We came to town last minute for a funeral and needed a place to stay that allowed our dog. We didn't spend a ton of time in the unit but felt very welcome and were happy to have a place to stay. The owner was very good at communicating and helped us to add on an extra night last minute and answered the questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

21 June 2024

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

Nice basement apartment central to southern Utah state and national parks with a very welcoming host

This was a modest basement apartment attached to the host's house with a fairly private side entrance down a flight of 12 stairs off a short gravel driveway. The appliances were dated but functional and satisfactory. The dining area was a little proscribed, but not a fatal flaw for our group. Sleeping accommodations were adequate and access to the museums and parks was wonderful. The host was quite friendly and even kind to our curious 5-yr-old when he had important questions about her goats and horses.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cory

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

It is a typical basement apartment. There are two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen. It is modestly furnished, and comfortable. The bathroom and kitchen are due for an update.

8/10 Good

Harvey

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Grovers were super responsive and accommodating. They are awesome. We needed to a special early check-in due to a same day funeral at noon. We were able to quickly wash/dry and iron laundry and make it on time. The decor is as the name suggests - like staying with Grandma. No frills and not roomy, but clean and comfy. My only suggestion would be to get a cheap wall mount smart TV for the kitchen area.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cal L.

30 Oct 2023

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

Blanding 2 bedroom

The town was really nice and close to lots of beautiful sights. The basement was a nice place to relax and have some room to spread out compared to all the motels we stayed in during the trip. It was nice to have two bedrooms. The washer and dryer came in handy as we were halfway through our trip and could wash clothes. Jamal we met us outside to show us how to get in and where to park. She was helpful when we left as well. Not fancy but everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cozy, comfy, clean, and quiet. GMH provided a basket of goodies such as coffee pods, granola bars, and s'mores, which was a nice touch! The rooms were all clean, as were the kitchen/dining and bathroom. The communication from GMH was very good, but I was out of internet/phone range so I did not receive all the messages until after I had arrived. ...not to worry, GMH made thoughtful arrangements for my family and me to check in etc and everything turned out perfectly. My family will stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Don

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Disliked: Amenities

We arrived on Sunday and the entire town was closed. Had to have dinner at subway. Only other choice was A&W. Grocery stores were also closed. Also not even a TV at the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chad F.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven C., Cheyenne

29 Dec 2022

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

Perfect hideaway for a family

Grandma's hideaway was the perfect stopping place for our family on our journey to AZ for Christmas. The photos don't do it justice, it's a perfect little hideaway. This was a warm cozy stop for us and our dogs. We used the kitchen to cook dinner and breakfast for our family. We will absolutely try to stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Homer W.

29 Sept 2022

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

Blanding Mon, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 21 Property ID 2406549 Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many Nat

Good, impressive

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jess C.

27 Sept 2022

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

Nice place to stay for a short time

Property was clean and well stocked with items necessary for a short stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

16 June 2022

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

Blanding UT June 1-2 2022

We have a special-needs adult child, so when we travel, we look for hotels with small suites. These hotels are hard to find in SE Utah. My wife found this listing on VRBO, and it fit our needs well. It was nice to have comfortable beds for all of us, without all of the chain hotel blandness.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon W.

24 May 2022

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

Perfect Long Weekend Stay

Grandma Marva's Hidehout was perfect for our long weekend. Although we didn't spend much time there as we were out riding side-by-sides during the day, it was nice to have a warm shower and comfortable bed at the end of a long day. The Hideout was clean, adequately furnished and equipped with everything we needed ... much more comfortable and economical than a stuffy motel room! We highly recommend the place and will definitely stay there on our next adventure to the area. Janalee and Eric are wonderful hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jim P.

16 May 2022

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

Local Blanding

Great base for backpacking in Cedar Mesa!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janalee

My husband Erik & I Bought this Home from his Grandma Marva. She had the apartment built with the house. We have lived in it for 22 years & raised our family here. Now it is just the two of us in this big house

What makes this property unique

Edge of the cedar museum & state park is with in walking distance.(.2 mile)
Canyonlands national Park (67 miles)
Natural Bridges national
Monument (59 miles)
Arches national Park
(68 miles)
Gooseneck State Park
(52 miles)
Monument Valley tribal Park (76 miles)
Bears Ears national Monument (42 miles)
Mesa Verde national Park
Colorado (112 miles)
Lake Powell (Halls Crossing) (89 miles)
Hovenweep State Park (46 miles)

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property