Blanding vacation rentals

This place is more than you could imagine! Incredibly great use of space. There is open shelving and drawers to store things so it doesn’t need to feel small. The kitchen looks cramped but is better equipped than any Airbnb I’ve stayed in. The oven fits anything you’d want and evenly cooks! There is a two burner stove, sharp knives, a suite of pots, gadgets and utensils, all neatly packed in a small package. The grill gets super hot and the patio is an awesome space to hang out. Hot tub was very clean and well kept and was the perfect addition for our December stay. Every detail was thought of. And documented it! They provided a guide book such that you need to do no research before coming, they can fill all the time you have with adventures of all sorts! There isn’t necessarily inside seating, but you can fit a chair inside if you need. Blanding’s internet isn’t anything to video home about, but that’s not why you’re coming here are you!?

Our guest group was 5 adults over 55. Excellent host interaction - very responsive, pleasant, etc. Location - excellent. House appointments, supplies, cleanliness, layout, etc - excellent. Very nice outside fire pit with sunrise/moonrise views. Very nice washer/dryer. Wi-Fi worked well. Significant issue with septic system. I didn't inspect the drain field, but I suspect it was damp and not operating properly. We has NO interior issues (e.g., NO problems like toilet failing to flush, sink not draining, etc). However, the septic field had a strong oder, such that it was not pleasant to open the windows on the side of the house facing the septic field. This oder itself was not a huge issue for us, as we visited in November when the temps were cool and we could keep the windows closed. However, in warmer weather it would be a major problem. I'm not sure I would feel comfortable with young children running around outside unless there were close adult supervision. The weather was dry during our visit. I do not at all regret staying at this location. We had a great time hiking Bears Ears (before our fearless leader destroys it), and I was happy to pay the rental fee. However, we were gone from the house from fairly early AM until at least dark. If I had small children, a lager party with teenagers who took long showers, and/or were planning to spend a lot of time hanging out in & around the house particularly in warm weather, I would have signifiant concerns with the septic scene.

Juniper Ridge is a beautiful home with gorgeous views. Cleanliness, location, and open space in the home is most important to us, and Juniper Ridge was perfect. I traveled through with with my dad for local hiking and sightseeing the beautiful land --- & the recommendations & information on local hikes was great to have in hand & read a first hand account was super helpful in our planning. The home had plenty, plenty of space for the 2 of us, and a fully stocked kitchen - which was wonderful as we cooked for every meal --- & with random spices, which is always nice for travelers! Blanding has a grocery, with limited than most stores. Jerry & Duane were fast responders to our questions & helped quickly when we had a house issue. Thank you!