OMG, I want to rent that house: Boulder, UT

Bedrock Homestead Cave, Boulder, UT (Airbnb): This home is a little smaller than our usual features, but it’s mentioned because it’s possibly one of the most unique homes we’ve seen. ever met, especially the outdoor houses persuaded to start preparing for summer travel. Located eight miles from Boulder, UT, this is more than just a vacation home and more than just a cave — it’s a work of art!

Natural caves leave a lot to be desired. They don’t always have the right proportions, the right cozy nooks, the most modern temperature controls. But the beauty of a piece of art like this is that it uses natural materials – a living, real rock – but it’s man-made. This is a custom cave created by the owner, who lives in the house of the cave.

The cave’s guest section is completely private, with two bedrooms, each with queen beds and daybeds, meaning you can sleep up to six if you so choose during your 2022 stay.Flinstoni imagine.

Just because you’re inside a giant rock doesn’t mean you have to live as a member of the Stone Age. Not only do you have a kitchen to use, but more importantly, there’s a private patio grill where you can cook all the meats you catch… at the Boulder grocery store.

Despite its contrasting appearance, this is not an open-air cave. The openings are clad in glass, the better to see the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument. The owner describes the effect as “like sitting in a picture!”… This has the added bonus that he doesn’t need to buy any artwork to decorate the walls. (The cave and surroundings are art – duh.)

Have you ever seen a more appetizing table full of heirloom tomatoes? To enjoy the endless supply of caprese salads (editor’s note: neither heirloom tomatoes nor caprese salad are included in your stay), you’ll have to embrace the concept of a holiday. free leave. While this vacation comes with modern electrical and plumbing, it doesn’t offer shared wifi or cell service (unless you have Verizon and want to jump in the kitchen to roll your vacation).

Staying in this house is like traveling back in time to the early 1990s. You can view that shelf to the left of the TV as your own personal blockbuster or choose to spend your evening in a hangout. in the music room before heading out with a blanket and a cocktail for some stargazing.

“Unique” is the only word that truly describes the Bedrock Homestead Cave, but it is also the perfect word for the cave’s backyard. Here, you have full access to southern Utah’s stunning vistas and state parks. Or, as your motel likes to call it, of all their stone relatives.

Interested in a dip? After a day of hiking — you can hit the roof of your house, hit the trails walkable from your front door, or cross the wilderness just a short drive away, you’ll be ready to go. Ready to take a dip in the nature pool is available to all cave guests.

This may look like a ranch in a canyon, but don’t let its beauty fool you – you’ll need to drive a four-wheeler to access the property during your vacation. You know the song “through the woods, across the river and down the long dirt road”? You may not be able to visit grandma, but getting here is like a very light game of the Oregon Trail, free of dysentery and broken carriages in fast-moving water.

Even though there is a fireplace in your cave, you won’t be required to chop wood yourself to keep warm. The cave house is fully powered by very green hydroelectricity, which means there’s both hot water and climate control inside. #paradise

We have good authority (from many critics just to name, of course – this is serious journalism we’re doing here!) that you can see the splendid starry sky from the comfortably in your own bedroom. But when the sun is out, you can watch someone else’s garden grow and relax knowing you won’t be weeded or plowed.

This house has always been called “cool” and “comfortable.” But another word that is mentioned is “rugged.” We’re not talking camping in a tent in the middle of the rugged wilderness, but here you’ll be immersed in the wide open spaces of horses and gardens and no wifi. Plus, one of the most divisive four-legged creatures around: the domestic cat. Because kittens are allowed to roam freely inside and out, this is not a holiday for those with allergies, watery eyes, or a runny nose.

Who cares if you have to skip a bit of Instagram scrolling or TikTok’ing when you can wake up and go to bed every day with this view. Just snap those videos and snap those selfies and save them to post later – we never want you to take away the envy of your followers.

The past two years have generally been traumatic, but day by day, they have also been really boring. Who wants to be trapped inside with only a limited isolation shell all the time? Back to the times of Flinstones It doesn’t seem like the perfect antidote to a Covid-era hangover, but we think it might fit all the reviews talking about the opportunities for discovery and adventure here. It’s time for you to enjoy another holiday season unlike any you’ve been on before.

Your reservation: Bedrock Homestead Cave, Boulder, UT: $340 / night through Airbnb