Moon Rider Ski Chalet, Big Sky, Montana Vacation Rental

Moon Rider Lodge in Big Sky Montana is a modern cabin sits on the green Swift Bear ski run for easy access to a wide variety of family-friendly terrain. Drive 5 minutes to apres-ski at Big Sky Mountain Village and just 15 minutes to restaurants, shops and entertainment at Big Sky Town Center. Custom-built with durfeld logs from British Columbia and hand-peeled red cedar, Moon Rider Ski Chalet will delight enthusiasts of mountain architecture and design with its use of natural materials. You’ll find skip-sawed fir wood floors in the living areas, slate tile and copper sinks in the bathrooms, and granite countertops throughout.

Ideal for families, the home boasts two living areas and kitchens, a loft office, multiple decks and a private hot tub. The home centers on a two-story great room, styled in Southwestern decor, where a floor-to-ceiling window frames a dramatic view of Lone Peak. Two full-length leather sofas and cheerful red leather armchairs surround a unique coffee table in the style of a Native American drum. Gather for cozy evenings around the large-screen TV and wood-burning fireplace -- a custom soap-stone boulder piece by Tulikivi, crafted in Finland and rebuilt in the home.

With seamless flow between the living and dining areas, guests can interact with each other from the kitchen breakfast bar, dining table, or living room. The country-style kitchen features custom hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops and four stools at the breakfast bar, ideal for morning coffee Your inner chef will be inspired by the induction cooktop and Wolf oven. Enjoy sit-down meals at the round, 8-seat dining table with a view of the main-level deck.

Above the 2-car garage is a separate living area with a wrap-around sofa, large-screen TV, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms. and 4-seat dining area. This area also has a laundry room and 2 bathrooms with walk-in showers. A small balcony offers views of Lone Peak while a large private deck overlooks the woodland grounds outside.

Five bedrooms, evenly spaced for privacy, comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests, with the Master on the main level with queen bed, styled in lodge decor with log furniture, a bearskin rug, and Southwestern accents, the sunny main suite is conveniently located on the main floor. Guests have a private entrance to the deck and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and a glass walk-in shower. Then we have bedroom 2 on the second floor with queen bed, ideal for families with small children, this suite sleeps up to 6 guests between a king bed and a set of built-in queen bunk beds The room has a writer’s desk, kids’ play area, and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and a step-in shower. After that we have the 3rd queen room on the lower level, this room has a charming antique desk, reading chair, and two big picture windows. Guests have an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Above the garage we have the next 4th room with queen bed, this private room, located just off the second living area and kitchen, has mountain views through a big picture window. Our bedroom 5 is also above the garage and has 2 twin beds and a cute loft area. On the lower level, a covered patio features a private hot tub with glimpses of the mountains behind soaring evergreens.

This patio area also features the home’s ski access. Skiers of all abilities can enjoy access to the beginner-friendly Swift Bear run, which follows the Cascade chairlift. Advanced skiers can easily reach more varied terrain while kids and novices enjoy a host of wide, green and blue runs surrounding the home. In the summer enjoy hiking and biking from the Beehive Basin Trailhead, a 6-minute drive, or head to Big Sky Town Center, 15-minute drive, for restaurants, live music, golf, parks and more.

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children welcomed

No pets

No smoking

No parties/events

Rates vary depending on time of year

High season and holiday rates are higher

4 to 7 night minimum (based on season and arrival date)

Taxes/fees additional

Refundable damage deposit required

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Trip cancellation insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice