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Merry Xmas: FRESHIES + FREE NIGHT: 3br, 3ba, Spa, Garage, 10 Minutes to the Mtn.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71844 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Merry Xmas: FRESHIES + FREE NIGHT: 3br, 3ba, Spa, Garage, 10 Minutes to the Mtn.
Late Cancel makes last minute Christmas vacancy for you, plus it's DUMPING as I write this. New gondola opens Dec. 20.
Our Big Sky Ski-Bike-Hike Hut has everything you need for the perfect Montana vacation (and fishing too, in the nearby, pristine, "blue ribbon" Gallatin River). The snow will soon be melting off the sled hill out back, and if you look carefully and quietly, you might see the neighborhood moose & her calf there. When the sage is in bloom in the meadow off the back deck, and the mountain bluebirds flutter about the fence posts, it truly is magical. Our reviews will confirm your choice, with comments like “wonderful,” “perfect,” “best VRBO ever,” “awesome,” “fantastic,” etc.
Our luxurious Big Sky "ski hut" is a fully-furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1844 sq. ft. townhome style chalet with everything your family needs for a Montana vacation, combining a far away feeling with close-to-everything convenience. Only a few minutes from the ski and bike lifts of Big Sky Resort, but ages away from the crowds of other resorts. Yellowstone National Park's west entrance is an hour south, and the charming city of Bozeman an hour north. Now, for a limited time only, we’ll bonus any 6 day rental with a FREE ADDITIONAL NIGHT! And we do mean "Christmas"--the week pre Dec. 25 is practically all remaining vacancy for winter.
Your Big Sky Ski-Bike-Hike Hut includes:
--Master br upstairs with medium-firm queen and en suite sit-down shower, curling iron & hair dryer, and huge walk-in closet with “private office” alcove (wireless printer included). A quiet and private retreat from downstairs activities.
--Guest br upstairs with firm queen mattress and private en suite bath/shower, large closet.
--Bonus room downstairs with bunk beds and firm queen futon, gym equipment, 32” t.v., dvd player.
--Spacious great room with the most comfortable leather reclining sofa and loveseat in Big Sky, high-speed Internet, 60" TV & Blu-Ray entertainment center, Apple and Roku internet tv (Netflix, Youtube, Prime, etc.).
--Cozy wood burning fireplace and free firewood.
--Spacious sunset deck with sagebrush meadow view--and the occasional elk, moose, coyote, sandhill crane, mountain bluebird, tree swallow, goldfinch, or tanager.
--Large private hot tub, outdoor dining for 4, deck chairs for sunsetting.
--Gourmet kitchen with new refrigerator and stove, blender, microwave, slow cooker, rice cooker, dutch oven, sharp cutlery, power mixer, airpopper, quality cookware, and lots of wine glasses.
--Large dining room table with seating for 6; breakfast bar has stools for 4.
--Luxurious bedding and towels for all, plus "backups".
--Large capacity washer and dryer,
--Heated garage with 2 free loaner bikes, sled, and snowshoes. You’ll love the heated garage on powder days, heading up the mountain in your clean and comfy car while the neighbors are still digging out from the snow!
--Many local guidebooks, trail maps, shuttle schedule, restaurant menus, even a pair of binoculars for wildlife or stargazing!
This location is perfect for a multi-purposed outdoorsy family--we rented in Big Sky for years, and chose Firelight Meadows for its year 'round convenience to everything that's special about the area. We're less than a mile from Town Center with its market, restaurants, and services, an easy walk, or quick bike ride away. In the winter, Big Sky's free shuttle service runs up the mountain to the ski area hourly, or it's an easy 10 minute drive.
Yellowstone Park's gateway is an hour south. Big Sky is the perfect basecamp for exploring the Park, much better than the carnival atmosphere of West Yellowstone or Gardiner, plus some of the best fishing in the West is right down the canyon on the Gallatin (or the little kids pond on Crail Creek in Meadow Village). Our restaurants have more variety than West's "trout dinner" tourist fare, as well. Summer is glorious here--don't miss the hike up Ousel Falls (just 1/4 mile away), definitely one of the best easy hikes in Montana, or the climb to Beehive Basin in the magnificent Spanish Peaks, only a few miles up the road. Big Sky Resort has abundant mountain bike trails, zip lines, and many other summer activities, even an excursion to the top of 11,177 ft. Lone Peak. Golf at the Arnold Palmer designed public course in the Meadow area not only has bunkers and water hazards, but a "Moose Hazard" as well. When fall arrives the hunting is fantastic, maybe too easy, judging from all the elk mounts on the neighbors' walls. See our Summer Events calendar below for more info.
Big Sky Resort skiing is truly "the biggest in America," with 5800 acres, 4100 vertical feet, and terrain for every skill level. Lift lines are non-existent. Overheard as I schussed up to Ramcharger last winter, "I'm taking a picture of this for my buddy skiing in Colorado, he's been in line for 30 minutes!" Children and beginners have two "shuffle up" carpet lifts and their own slow chair. Intermediates have perhaps the best l-o-o-o-n-n-g blues in the Western Hemisphere, with superb daily grooming. And Experts, let me tell you, you won't be able to ski all the EPIC steep terrain at Big Sky if you're only here a week. Oops, I almost forgot the TREES--there's glades for everybody, moderate and cleared for intermediates, steep and deep for the rest of us, and a bunch of runs where you can ski expert left, intermediate right, and meet at the bottom for the lift ride back up. There really are options for everybody at Big Sky, including over 80 miles of groomed cross-country skiing at Lone Mountain Nordic Resort, linked to the trail in the valley, just a block away from us. 2025 Season Update: a new, heated/bubbled 8-seat lift is now on the Moonlight (North) side, as well as a spectacular upgrade to 75 seats for the Lone Peak tram, and a new gondola from base to Powder Bowl will be in action for the 2026 season.
Summer Events 2026:
June - September, Wednesday "Farmers Market" Town Center
June xx - August xx, "Music in the Mountains," Thursday Free Music Town Center
June eom, 2026, Savor Big Sky Wine/Dine Festival
July 4, Free Music & Fireworks, Town Center
July mid, 2026, Professional Bull Riders Rodeo (THE event of the year!)
July xx, 2026, Mt. Shakespeare in the Parks, Town Center
Aug. x, 2026, Wildlands Festival with Dave Matthews and Lukas Nelson Band
Aug. xx, 2026 Big Sky Classical Music Festival
Aug. late, 2026, Big Sky Biggie MTB XC Race
Sept. xx, 2026, The Rut Race, Big Sky, (ultra race: vertical mile, 50k, 25k, white knuckles and bloody shins!)
Our Big Sky Ski-Bike-Hike Hut has everything you need for the perfect Montana vacation (and fishing too, in the nearby, pristine, "blue ribbon" Gallatin River). The snow will soon be melting off the sled hill out back, and if you look carefully and quietly, you might see the neighborhood moose & her calf there. When the sage is in bloom in the meadow off the back deck, and the mountain bluebirds flutter about the fence posts, it truly is magical. Our reviews will confirm your choice, with comments like “wonderful,” “perfect,” “best VRBO ever,” “awesome,” “fantastic,” etc.
Our luxurious Big Sky "ski hut" is a fully-furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1844 sq. ft. townhome style chalet with everything your family needs for a Montana vacation, combining a far away feeling with close-to-everything convenience. Only a few minutes from the ski and bike lifts of Big Sky Resort, but ages away from the crowds of other resorts. Yellowstone National Park's west entrance is an hour south, and the charming city of Bozeman an hour north. Now, for a limited time only, we’ll bonus any 6 day rental with a FREE ADDITIONAL NIGHT! And we do mean "Christmas"--the week pre Dec. 25 is practically all remaining vacancy for winter.
Your Big Sky Ski-Bike-Hike Hut includes:
--Master br upstairs with medium-firm queen and en suite sit-down shower, curling iron & hair dryer, and huge walk-in closet with “private office” alcove (wireless printer included). A quiet and private retreat from downstairs activities.
--Guest br upstairs with firm queen mattress and private en suite bath/shower, large closet.
--Bonus room downstairs with bunk beds and firm queen futon, gym equipment, 32” t.v., dvd player.
--Spacious great room with the most comfortable leather reclining sofa and loveseat in Big Sky, high-speed Internet, 60" TV & Blu-Ray entertainment center, Apple and Roku internet tv (Netflix, Youtube, Prime, etc.).
--Cozy wood burning fireplace and free firewood.
--Spacious sunset deck with sagebrush meadow view--and the occasional elk, moose, coyote, sandhill crane, mountain bluebird, tree swallow, goldfinch, or tanager.
--Large private hot tub, outdoor dining for 4, deck chairs for sunsetting.
--Gourmet kitchen with new refrigerator and stove, blender, microwave, slow cooker, rice cooker, dutch oven, sharp cutlery, power mixer, airpopper, quality cookware, and lots of wine glasses.
--Large dining room table with seating for 6; breakfast bar has stools for 4.
--Luxurious bedding and towels for all, plus "backups".
--Large capacity washer and dryer,
--Heated garage with 2 free loaner bikes, sled, and snowshoes. You’ll love the heated garage on powder days, heading up the mountain in your clean and comfy car while the neighbors are still digging out from the snow!
--Many local guidebooks, trail maps, shuttle schedule, restaurant menus, even a pair of binoculars for wildlife or stargazing!
This location is perfect for a multi-purposed outdoorsy family--we rented in Big Sky for years, and chose Firelight Meadows for its year 'round convenience to everything that's special about the area. We're less than a mile from Town Center with its market, restaurants, and services, an easy walk, or quick bike ride away. In the winter, Big Sky's free shuttle service runs up the mountain to the ski area hourly, or it's an easy 10 minute drive.
Yellowstone Park's gateway is an hour south. Big Sky is the perfect basecamp for exploring the Park, much better than the carnival atmosphere of West Yellowstone or Gardiner, plus some of the best fishing in the West is right down the canyon on the Gallatin (or the little kids pond on Crail Creek in Meadow Village). Our restaurants have more variety than West's "trout dinner" tourist fare, as well. Summer is glorious here--don't miss the hike up Ousel Falls (just 1/4 mile away), definitely one of the best easy hikes in Montana, or the climb to Beehive Basin in the magnificent Spanish Peaks, only a few miles up the road. Big Sky Resort has abundant mountain bike trails, zip lines, and many other summer activities, even an excursion to the top of 11,177 ft. Lone Peak. Golf at the Arnold Palmer designed public course in the Meadow area not only has bunkers and water hazards, but a "Moose Hazard" as well. When fall arrives the hunting is fantastic, maybe too easy, judging from all the elk mounts on the neighbors' walls. See our Summer Events calendar below for more info.
Big Sky Resort skiing is truly "the biggest in America," with 5800 acres, 4100 vertical feet, and terrain for every skill level. Lift lines are non-existent. Overheard as I schussed up to Ramcharger last winter, "I'm taking a picture of this for my buddy skiing in Colorado, he's been in line for 30 minutes!" Children and beginners have two "shuffle up" carpet lifts and their own slow chair. Intermediates have perhaps the best l-o-o-o-n-n-g blues in the Western Hemisphere, with superb daily grooming. And Experts, let me tell you, you won't be able to ski all the EPIC steep terrain at Big Sky if you're only here a week. Oops, I almost forgot the TREES--there's glades for everybody, moderate and cleared for intermediates, steep and deep for the rest of us, and a bunch of runs where you can ski expert left, intermediate right, and meet at the bottom for the lift ride back up. There really are options for everybody at Big Sky, including over 80 miles of groomed cross-country skiing at Lone Mountain Nordic Resort, linked to the trail in the valley, just a block away from us. 2025 Season Update: a new, heated/bubbled 8-seat lift is now on the Moonlight (North) side, as well as a spectacular upgrade to 75 seats for the Lone Peak tram, and a new gondola from base to Powder Bowl will be in action for the 2026 season.
Summer Events 2026:
June - September, Wednesday "Farmers Market" Town Center
June xx - August xx, "Music in the Mountains," Thursday Free Music Town Center
June eom, 2026, Savor Big Sky Wine/Dine Festival
July 4, Free Music & Fireworks, Town Center
July mid, 2026, Professional Bull Riders Rodeo (THE event of the year!)
July xx, 2026, Mt. Shakespeare in the Parks, Town Center
Aug. x, 2026, Wildlands Festival with Dave Matthews and Lukas Nelson Band
Aug. xx, 2026 Big Sky Classical Music Festival
Aug. late, 2026, Big Sky Biggie MTB XC Race
Sept. xx, 2026, The Rut Race, Big Sky, (ultra race: vertical mile, 50k, 25k, white knuckles and bloody shins!)
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Trash compactor is left, out the front door, to maintenance building end of street.
If spa has been used please test bromine and pH, adjust if necessary, and close and lock lid.
Please return the parking passes and garage door opener. Replacement cost is $100 each. Thank you for being our guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the neighborhood
Big Sky
Located in Big Sky, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Big Sky Resort and Big Sky Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jack Creek Preserve Outdoor Education Center and Gallatin National Forest. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Sky, MT
What's nearby
- Big Sky Town Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Ousel Falls Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Big Sky Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Big Sky Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Big Sky Resort - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Scissorbills Saloon - 13 min drive
- Cowboy Coffee Co. - 3 min drive
- Everett's 8800 - 31 min drive
- Horn and Cantle - 6 min drive
- Tips Up - 3 min drive
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Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles J.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charles J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rich G.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, what you see is what you get
Rich G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anita N.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Ski
Anita N.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucy G.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in great location
Lucy G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
tbrels B.
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend Getaway
tbrels B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Ski Weekend
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
L D.
Jul 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable place
L D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie K.
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5/5 Stars!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah R.
Dec 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!!
Hannah R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
Jun 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Andrea C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
Sep 16, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to town
Lori R.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
Jan 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing
Dan B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shirley T.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildlands Festival
Shirley T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily P.
Mar 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Big Sky
Emily P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie Ann N.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO ever!
Julie Ann N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annette O.
Mar 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected!
Annette O.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chuck M.
Feb 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll Be Back.
Chuck M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea G.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed home in Big Sky
Chelsea G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property & Activities
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dean B.
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect In Every Way!
Dean B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
Aug 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible House, Value, Amenities, Neighborhood - Gorgeous in every way.
Rachel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Perfect Big Sky Winter Vacation
Julie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Athena P.
Sep 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
World class
Athena P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alan R.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sky fishing & family
Alan R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by David Shappee
Owners are native Montanans with the experience and enthusiasm to help make your Big Sky holiday special--just ask us!
Why they chose this property
Wide-open views, full amenities, great location with Town Center nearby but Big Sky Resort only a short shuttle away. Sage meadow out the back door is great wildlife habitat.
What makes this property unique
Everything a vacationer needs is either here or nearby. Guests often comment on how complete our supplies are--you won't be running to town for flour or olive oil, t.p. or laundry detergent.
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