He decided to purchase a plot of land that was miles away from civilization, but then he got an idea. Therefore, he chose to turn it into a unique house that you can’t find anywhere else on earth. Plus, he’s made it to where anyone can stay there to get away from it all. Here’s his amazing story; check it out to learn more!
Working As A Miner
Grant Johnson was 17 years old when he decided to work as a miner in Utah. It was hard to be underground all the time, but he was up to the challenge. Plus, the career set him up to be resourceful and self-sufficient, helping him in the long run.

Working As A Miner
Moving To Boulder
Grant loved the Moab area and chose to buy land nearby. Eventually, he settled on a space right on the outskirts of Boulder. In 1980, he found himself with 40 acres of untouched land that was to be his new home.

Moving To Boulder
Living The Remote Life
Now, Grant was about two hours away from all civilization, so people and basic roads were rare to find. However, he made the best out of that situation by setting up a riding trail business for travelers to move about on horseback. That wasn’t his real goal, though!

Living The Remote Life
Making His Dream A Reality
It was 1996 now, which was 16 years after Grant purchased the land. He was ready to build his dream home and required some dynamite to get things done. First, he blew up the holes on the side of some bedrock. It wasn’t that dangerous because he knew what to do.

Making His Dream A Reality
The Visionary
Though it seems reckless to create a huge hole inside a rock, Grant was just starting. He said that most people don’t know what they want, but he knew, even if it might be ridiculous. This man was a visionary!

The Visionary
Can’t Give Up
Grant had doubts about the house he wanted to build out of rock, but he figured out how to reach the goal. Originally, he planned to locate a place in the canyons and wilderness to irrigate so that he could grow food.

Can’t Give Up
He Started With Nothing
Grant was in the middle of nothing when he bought the land in the 1980s, so he had to determine how to get supplies. He said that there was nothing but desert. They had to live without running water and electricity, staying in a 19-foot trailer.

He Started With Nothing
Bring On The Dynamite
The first thing he had to do was get some dynamite. This rock was perfect, and he knew it. However, he didn’t think he could walk into a store and get the dynamite. After working with a road crew back in 1998, he met a supplier who had no issues.

Bring On The Dynamite
A Huge Blast
He said that he blasted a small tunnel first, and then he was committed. There were eight winters of blasting, and he was in the wilderness throughout the year. Slowly, he made progress on his new home.

A Huge Blast
There Was Potential
After roughly eight years of construction, the former miner built a series of caverns into his bedrock. That might not seem like a lot, but he knew it had potential as a cave home. The idea in his mind meant that it blended into its surroundings.

There Was Potential
Putting It Together
Grant claimed that he wanted to just see glass when he looked out. Therefore, he asked a construction friend to piece the home together with him. They carved out wall grooves and slid glass sheets inside, making supports with steel beams.

Putting It Together
Totally Self-Sufficient
During this time, Grant was living off the grid. The Boulder area was already isolated, so he had to adapt to things. He had to be completely self-sufficient and have extra supplies available if there was an emergency.

Totally Self Sufficient
Living Off The Grid
Some people just can’t wait to get away from civilization, but it can still be hard to do. Grant claimed that wasn’t his approach. Yes, it’s there, and you should take care of yourself. He was focused on health and a new lifestyle because of the financial and physical burdens.

Living Off The Grid
Finding Running Water
One of Grant’s biggest concerns was getting some running water to the land. He had to pipe it in from a local source. The convenient one he found was a pond located on the plot uphill from his home. That required him to pipe it 6,500 feet downhill to a wooden wheel.

Finding Running Water
A Simple Concept
Grant was happy to figure out how to get power and water to the property. He said that if he could afford it, they’d have gravity flow since they were only a mile from the pond. Therefore, he plugged into that, adding a turbine to get electricity from water!

A Simple Concept
Endless Possibilities
Grant had a steady water flow now, so he could start planting seeds and grow his own food. Now, his land has a huge farm and orchard, allowing Grant to eat peppers, tomatoes, corn, garlic, and potatoes at will.

Endless Possibilities
Now For the Animals
Since he has a working farm, he had plenty of livestock. Cows give him dairy products, and he uses the pigs and cows for various meat options. Though farming takes up a lot of time, he still decorated the interior of his home!

Now For The Animals
Inside His Cave Home
Grant decided to use the space to make his dream cave home. Once he finished, it was about 5,000 square feet in total. While the whole house was designed from bedrock, Grant used the natural aesthetic to give it a comfortable and unique vibe.

Inside His Cave Home
Letting In the Light
One crucial feature for Grant was having glass panes wherever he could. Caves are pretty dark, so you need ways to get natural light inside. The house centered around an open and spacious living room, complete with a charming view and comfortable chairs.

Letting In The Light
Bringing Passion Into the House
Grant enjoyed living off the grid, but he liked music, too. Therefore, he built a “jam room” into his man cave. There were plenty of instruments like bongo drums and guitars for the guests to explore. Plus, there was a stage for performances!

Bringing Passion Into The House
An Amazing Feature
Grant wasn’t the only guy with a fun bedroom. Typically, people think it’s unreal to sleep in a cave, but he added some very cool features to the bedrooms. Each one is connected by a bridge, which is an artificial structure made of steel.

An Amazing Feature
Ideas Kept Coming
Grant didn’t want those bridges inside the home to detract from the natural ambiance. Therefore, he asked a friend for help. This man makes horseshoes for the livestock and said to hang the bridges from ceilings to preserve the structure of the bedrock so that it blends in.

Ideas Kept Coming
Other Side of the Bridge
If you cross the bridge from the bedroom, you’re in for a treat. The wing offers two bedroom nooks, a private bathroom, and a lounge. The floors are blue, but the furnishings are turquoise and yellow to make it more relaxed.

Other Side Of The Bridge
Anyone Can Go
Most people think this house is too good to be true, but anyone can stay there. He rents out the bedrooms through Airbnb, and it’s called Bedrock Homestead Cave. Grant has already received many visitors and gotten great reviews!

Anyone Can Go
The Reviews
The Bedrock Homestead Cave has about 300 reviews so far on Airbnb, which translates to a 4.95-star rating (out of five stars). One reviewer said that you must stay here because you can’t find another place like it.

The Reviews
Worth the Experience
One reviewer said that the house was incredible and the people were friendly. It’s truly something to behold. Another chimed in and claimed that it was a mind-blowing experience. Pictures don’t do it justice, and it’s worth every penny.

Worth The Experience
The Perfect Getaway
Guests can definitely stay in the home, but they also get to explore the area around it. One Airbnb reviewer said that they enjoyed their stay and loved that it started with crossing the river, which was a huge adventure.

The Perfect Getaway
Great Evening Activity
Grant’s land is very far from civilization, so he and the guests can do things they might not get away with in populated areas. In fact, it’s the perfect place to gaze at the stars because there’s little light pollution from modern life.

Great Evening Activity
The Best Spot
Most visitors who stay at the home claim that stargazing is their favorite activity. In fact, they recommend that you walk up the bedrock and choose a spot on the roof for the best view of the rock formations and stars. No one has an obstructed view here!

The Best Spot
Nearby Exploration
If you can’t go out to Grant’s unique home, there are other places and similar cave dwellings. In fact, there’s a home in Moab, Utah that was built similarly to Grant’s, but it was made for a different reason.

Nearby Exploration
Rockland Ranch
One group of Mormons chose to settle down somewhere where they wouldn’t always be in the public eye. Therefore, Robert Foster went to work in 1977 to blast a hole in the large rock. It was similar to Grant’s home and is called The Rock or Rockland Ranch.

Rockland Ranch
The Rocky Differences
Rockland Ranch appears to be more modern than Grant’s home because it uses brick fronts. Foster used doors and windows associated with urban homes and hooked up running water and power to create a successful farm, as well.

The Rocky Differences
Another Rock Home in Utah
Utah is likely the best place for people to find rock homes that are out of this world. Cliffhaven is close to Montezuma Canyon. This three-bedroom house is off the grid, using solar panels as an energy source to provide internet and satellite TV.

Another Rock Home In Utah
Going International
Utah has many of these rock houses, but you can find some in various parts of the world. Angelo Mastropietro is in Worcestershire, England, and created his own. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and wanted to live somewhere that could accommodate his medical needs.

Going International
Working with Sandstone
Ironically, Angelo’s surname could be translated as “master of stone.” He spent about $200,000 to make that sandstone cave into a home that worked for him. Angelo estimates that it took about 1,000 hours to create it.

Working With Sandstone
Inspiration for Lord of the Rings
Some believe that Angelo’s project was the inspiration for the set design of Lord of the Rings, the popular trilogy movies. He included many amenities, such as underfloor heating, running water from 300 feet below ground, ventilation, and Wi-Fi.

Inspiration For Lord Of The Rings
Keeping the Natural Aesthetic
Similar to Grant’s home, Angelo wanted to keep his sandstone cave house as natural as possible. That brought a unique appeal that made people fawn over each detail. Was it all worth it since other builders followed in their footsteps?

Keeping The Natural Aesthetic
Focus on the Journey
Grant is a simple guy, so he shared his wisdom when asked about his experience. He claimed that he was focused on the journey and not the results. However, it’s incredible to live there, and he just stops and exclaims each day.

Focus On The Journey
Cave Life Is Supreme
People often get inspired by Grant’s cave home. He didn’t expect that, but they enjoy positive living within a negative space. Everyone enjoys something different, but they all come together to explore and get out of their comfort zones.

Cave Life Is Supreme
Dare to Be Different
Grant feels that cave living isn’t for everyone. However, it did him a lot of good, and visitors seem to enjoy the difference between his lifestyle versus their modern worlds. If you’re ready for an adventure, it might be time to check it out!

Dare To Be Different