Located in Blanding, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Edge of the Cedars State Park and Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus. .This apartment is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Blanding Visitor's Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cedar Mesa Pottery.
Edge of the Cedars State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Blanding Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Cedar Mesa Pottery - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Mule Canyon Ruins - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
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
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks
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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, water skiing nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Janalee
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
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
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Grandma Marvas Hideout Basecamp for Many National State Parks
Grandma Marva’s Hideout basecamp for many National & State Parks Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Quiet place amongst beautiful national parks. Host is kind and communicates well. Thank you for a nice stay!
Brett
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ginny A.
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
Cute and cozy, great for visiting national parks in the area.
Ginny A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vincetti M.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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 :)
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.
Harvey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James H., Reno, NV
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
James H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy T.
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This spot was cute, comfy and peaceful. The animals were an nice plus.
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.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cal L.
Oct 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Cal L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan W.
Sep 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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!
Great little place to crash during our adventures to many of the surrounding areas natural and historical monument!
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Raven C., Cheyenne
Dec 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Raven C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Cory
Traveled with family
Nov 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
Don
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather O.
Jul 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Heather O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fred H.
Jun 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Fred H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheldon W.
May 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sheldon W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jim P.
May 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Local Blanding
Great base for backpacking in Cedar Mesa!
Jim P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jan L.
May 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
It was cute, thank goodness it had coffee set up for us!!
It was a nice basement mother n law place. Nothing too special but just perfect….I liked petting their goats they had in the backyard…host was very nice
Jan L.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D.
Apr 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Budget Stay
Like us much of it is aging and not in the best working order. However, basic needs are met and you can't beat the price. Janalee is very personable and accommodating.