Luxury Abound

Guest: In Love with St Kitts 201! (Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

We were impressed with the home from the second we walked in! The decor was top notch and the amenities were superior. From the granite counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen to the gas fireplaces in the bedrooms. The heated bathroom floors were a real plus and the gigantic master shower was perfect. We used the hot tub almost every night and started a fire in the wood burning fireplace to create a cozy feeling in the family room. Overall this was a fantastic house and well worth the money. Thank you again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Family from Florida

Guest: Beach (Destin, Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

We booked this beautiful home for a mini vacation with my daughter, her husband and three children. The house is spacious and had everything we needed and wanted. The kitchen was wonderful, bathrooms and heated floors, great. The views were incredible. Definitely recommend the home for families wanting an upscale, mountain retreat. Destin, Florida.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Big Sky Summer

Guest: AMS (Pittsburgh)
Date of Stay: 08/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/02/11

Rustic Timbers is an exquisitely furnished, comfortable vacation home that made our recent trip memorable. Every day was filled with a number of activities, all easily accessible within minutes. My parents, wife and 6 year old all found the location and accommodations beyond compare. Our party of five could virtually hide in the spacious townhome. Views are outstanding, kitchen well supplied and hot tub delightful. Six-year-old looked forward to seeing the Big Dipper from the hot tub every night. The only negative I can conjure is lack of garage if I were to return in winter, but even that would be minor since ski-in, ski-out would be seamless. Overall fantastic, and Working with Colleen was really quite nice. Thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Not just a rental, it's a HOME...

Guest: Christy (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

I stayed at this home for a little "mommy R & R" and after posting a few pics of my view from Rustic Timbers, my entire family cannot wait to go! Rustic, hands down, has the greatest view from the hot tub and deck, overlooking Big Sky's slopes and beautiful wildlife! The house is impeccable; clean, organized, beautifully decorated and no matter what room you are in you have a gorgeous view out of the many windows. I can't wait to share this home with my own family next year! It is definitely spacious enough for more than one family and the layout makes it perfect for the kids and the adults to have their own space and then come together for family time in front of the enormous fireplace! I was surprised how many locals I met that visited Big Sky and never left. If not for my girls back home, I wouldn't have left either!! Colleen was wonderful to work with and really made me feel welcome in the home. Her hospitality made it so much more relaxing, as if you are staying at a friend's home and not rental home. She even has a big book of information for anything and everything you might want to know or need. Don't overlook the magazines on the tables either, they are very informative. Montana, alone, took my breath away and I felt like I left a little piece of my soul there. It's breathtaking and pics can't do justice to the smell of the pines and most amazing colors I've ever seen. And, that is just from the deck of the house. I loved watching the clouds billow over the mountains from the relaxation of the hot tub at night. I was hard pressed some days to just relax at Rustic or sightsee! The Lodge is right around the corner and anything you need is just a beautiful drive down the mountain to the villages. I can't wait to come back! Thanks Colleen, for sharing your home and making me feel so welcome and inviting!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Beautiful Home/Memorable Vacation!

Guest: Christine (Mokena, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

We recently stayed in this beautiful townhome in Moonlight Basin. The views from the property were spectacular. The home was very clean, well appointed, spacious and comfortable. We traveled with our 2 children and grandparents (7 in all) and there was plenty of room for all of us. Everyone had their own bathroom and bedroom which was perfect for our needs. The home was very comfortable and decorated beautifully. There is a large hot tub on the deck which we were able to enjoy mostly during the day. We would have enjoyed sitting outside at night but the mosquitos would have none of that! We traveled to Yellowstone which was a 45 minute drive from the home. We also took advantage of many activities at the Base Camp (zip lining, scenic lift, bungee jumping and rock climbing for the kids) which was just a short distance. We also went on a horse back ride from Jake's Stables which was very enjoyable. Although we did not need a pool the week we were visiting, there is a pool that you can pay to use for the day at Moonlight Basin Lodge which is short distance from the home. The owner was extremely helpful in providing us information on the area. We did stop in Bozemen as she suggested at the Safeway to do some grocery shopping before we arrived which was necessary because there are only small markets in the Big Sky area. There is also an IGA and Walmart Market that you can shop at as well. We dined at Buck's T-4 which was very good for wild game. Although there were many restaurants in the area, we thought many of them were just ok. We would have preferred to make meals at home to enjoy and will probably do so during our next trip. During our visit we saw a Moose and fox right in front of the house! There was also a bear on top of the garbage can at the recycling & trash center which was fun to see. Overall, we had an outstanding vacation and will definitely be back. I highly recommend this property for your vacation in Big Sky. Thanks to Colleen for all of your help in making our vacation to Big Sky so memorable!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Rustic Timbers

Guest: Beaver (Danville, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

We loved this property. The house was beautifully appointed with a fabulous view of the mountain's, It was perfect for the 4 of us. Comfortable seating in the great room and a bathroom in each of the bedroom's was a plus. The bed's and bedding were wonderful. We would definitely recommend this to all we know who are interested in visiting Big Sky. The proximity to Yellowstone was great. An easy day trip to see the park. The owner's were very helpful in providing information on where to eat and what to do. There is also a concierge provided for your every need.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Ski in/out!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

This beautiful home was perfect for our family’s annual ski trip! Seven of us enjoyed the pristine neighborhood and the quaint town of Big Sky. The house was very clean and the owners stayed in contact with us and even provided helpful hints about local activities, restaurants and (????). We thoroughly enjoyed cooking in the accommodating kitchen, and the dining room was a perfect place to enjoy each other’s company. We had plenty of space and enjoyed your multitude of fireplaces and televisions in the house. Your proximity to town was also perfect for us! We would love to return and I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of Montana!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Diehard skier retreat at Big Sky

Guest: Duke (Cleveland Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/02/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

If you have ever skiied in Big Sky MT you know that the mountains are wonderful and the snow is perfect. But, there is not a lot of night life or even places to catch a quick dinner. The lack of commercially developed restraunts is not a bad thing but one you need to take into account. You should figure that you'll be spending a couple of evenings dinning at the lodging you rent. This particular condo was just great for that. We had 4 kids and 4 adults and cooked many meals at the condo. The kitchen is spacious and so is the eating area. The living room is adjacent to the eating area so you can spread out more if you'd like. This condo also has easy access to the ski hills and to the base area of Moonlight Basin. The Moonlight Basin resort is maybe a quarter mile up the road. The resort has an upscale restraunt and a little deli not to mention that you get your lift tickets there. I would highly recomend this property to any group of skiers who want to stay and ski at Big Sky and Moonlight Basin.

Owner response:The mountains are wonderful, snow perfect, lift lines short and limited commercial development...the charm of Big Sky! Peace and tranquility out your front door! After a bluebird day of skiing you won't want to miss Moonlight Basin's Après Music every Saturday and Big Sky Resort's nightly Après Music. Between Moonlight and Big Sky there are 4 fine dining restaurants, 2 diner experiences and 5 bars that serve food just in the Big Sky Mountain Village Area. There are well over 30 dining and spirit establishments within a 5-25 minute drive. Come experience Montana hospitality and Big Sky Country!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.

Rustic Timbers Moonlight Basin

Guest: Gary (Florence, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 03/04/11

It was all & more than the listing describes! First class accomodations w/ beautiful furnishings & decorations. The kitchen was well equiped & functional. Our group consisted of my wife & I with our Son, Daughter in law, 2 grandchildren, and adult daughter. The 4 bedrooms provided perfect comfort for all! The owner was very helpful w/ baby sitting help & local attivities. The Spa @ Moonlight Lodge was great & only 2 blocks from the home. We enjoyed the Cabin Bar & Grill & the Elk entree. The familiy has voted and we will return to Montana to ski!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Beautiful, Rustic Decadence

Guest: scrgrl47 (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

Everything about Rustin Timbers was wonderful, from the beautifully adorned house to the location. 9 of us fit very comfortably in the house. The kitchen and bathrooms are super high end, and the industrial appliances were great given that we ate every meal at home. From an administrative point of view, Colleen (the owner) was responsive and very, very easy to deal with throughout our interaction. Directions to the house, into the house, and about the hot tub were very clear and reasonable. We would stay here again if we come back to Big Sky, and will definitely recommend it to friends.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.