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Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views

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A large, two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a stone chimney, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear blue sky.
A hot tub in a snowy landscape with a mountain in the background.
A snowy mountain landscape with a sign indicating 'WHITE GRASS' to the right.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a cozy seating area.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a view of snow-capped mountains through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gallatin National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Sky, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stagecoach Ski Lift
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascade Ski Lift
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Big Sky

Big Sky is home to this holiday home. Big Sky Resort and Cascade Ski Lift 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Big Sky, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Otter Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Stagecoach Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cascade Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Thunder Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eglise Alpine Brasserie - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy Coffee Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tips Up - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Waypoint - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Everett's 8800 - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views on 30 Nov 2026 start from £2,039, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swift Bear Chalet | Prime Ski Access, Views located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Big Sky is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Big Sky Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Pony Express Ski Lift and Cascade Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and enjoyed the place and the great mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous, clean and breathtaking views that leave us wanting to come back immediately!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful views. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a very nice place

We enjoyed the place and would stay again...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Chris, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at MVC Swift Bear Chalet and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

One of the few places that was better than our expectations from the listing. Highly recommended it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the home. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Wonderful home, great views, just plain beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Todd, We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at the beautiful Swift Bear Chalet and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas fun

Great property. Clean and well equipped for anything you might want. Also the management co was really quick to respond w any of our requests
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Leslie, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at MVC Swift Bear Chalet and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family and friend get away in Big Sky

We were a party of 10… family and friends traveling from WA, IN and AK for a ski/snowboard trip. The home was as advertised and very comfortable for our party. The host was very responsive. The kitchen was well equipped to cook and serve all 10 of us without issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and were able to make use of the kitchen. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience staying at Swift Bear Chalet. Everything meet our exceeded expectations except for the cleanliness. We gave cleanliness 4 stars do to our socks turning brown when walking around in the house. We are picky when it comes to floors being clean as we never wear shoes in our own home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the candid feedback regarding the cleanliness of the floors. We will address with the housekeeping team. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Swift Bear Chalet - Big Sky, MO - GREAT!

The house was absolutely stunning. Extremely clean and decorated beautifully. All amenities that you could possibly ask for to prepare meals along with a great big dining table. Our hot tub did not work... that was the only problem. We were reimbursed $50 per night because of this and the management group of the property were extremely thorough. We also had a huge slide of snow fall off the roof and onto our rental car! It caused significant damage... we submitted a claim to our personal insurance..... but we are not sure of the result yet. House was amazing and would recommend without reservation despite the avalanche on our car and the hot tub!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with Big Sky Vacation Rentals. We enjoy sharing our local knowledge of the area along with our favorite dining experiences. We hope your group enjoyed these recommendations! The hot tub is now fully fixed and running as normal. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoyed the reimbursement! We look forward to hosting you again, thanks for a great experience! -Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swift Bear Sojourn

We have been coming to Big Sky for the past four summers….always in Moonlight Basin on the mountain…1-2 weeks in July. We just finished two weeks with 7 of us in Swift Bear and we loved it and had a wonderful time. The house is great, plenty of room to spread out and the main floor living/kitchen/dining is open and wonderful for gathering. The patio and deck is great, and the hot tub worked well and is very large. The bathrooms and water pressure and hot water were all great…very important especially with large families. The laundry room is very large and again, important with big groups/families. The house was spotless….felt very new. The garage was wonderful for storing/hanging waders, boots, etc. the utility room off the garage was also great after long days hiking, to leave boots, clothes, etc. overall, a very good setup. One of the few houses with AC in Big Sky and was important given the heatwave we experienced 7/3-17…..temps we’ve never seen but the house was very comfortable when we need AC. Location is good and close to Beehive and Moonlight….had foxes and mule deer and a juvenile black bear in the neighborhood…always cool! Big Sky Rentals couldn’t have been better…very attentive and quick and easy to communicate with. The house was extremely well stocked (recommend a new vacuum cleaner) with everything needed. The greatest compliment…we would return without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Thank you for these kind words Mark, it warms my heart to know you enjoyed every minute of it and would return to Swift Bear Chalet without hesitation. And that little black bear....such a rascal! We've several wily bears this summer and a great time to remind everyone - don't feed the wildlife. These little guys like to join people in their houses and wind up in serious trouble.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Our group loved the house - beautifully furnished, equipped and cared for. Best ski house we’ve ever rented!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Monica, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at MVC Swift Bear Chalet! It truly is a wonderful home with plenty of space for large groups. We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great place to get off the grid!

Aside from a few points of feedback, the place was clean and well stocked with the appliances you’d need to enjoy the space. Everything was as-listed online and the space overall was very conducive to group activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Monica, We are happy to hear you had a great stay at Swift Bear Chalet. It truly is a wonderful home with plenty of space for larger groups everything you could need well stocked! We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We love the property. It was very relaxing and comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Patty, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at Swift Bear Chalet and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family stay

House was very clean, well maintained, and well appointed. It was plenty spacious for our family of 6. Everyone enjoyed the hot-tub, expansive deck, and kids loved the foosball table. Would return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Alison, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Swift Bear Chalet. It truly is a wonderful home with plenty of space for a family vacation and great amenities including the foosball table and hot tub! We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

This was a beautiful, well managed property. The house was elegant, yet comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2021
We agree, Kathie, Swift Bear is very elegant and beautiful and we're happy you were comfortable there! Come see us again soon, Team BSVR
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Bad company policy

Big Sky Vacation Rentals called us a week before our stay and told us they are working on getting the jacuzzi fixed for our stay. They said there might be a chance it will not be working and they will refund us the fees for the jacuzzi and credit $50 a night. During our stay, I texted management to see what the progress was with the Jacuzzi and they text me back that they are not planning on fixing it for the season. Which was a bummer. 14 days after our stay, we still have not received our refund and after talking to management, it’s company Policy to take 30 to 45 days for a refund. No problem taking money, but issuing a refund somehow takes an act of Congress. Bad company policy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Ali, we are sorry to hear you had a less than perfect stay with us and thank you for taking the time to share feedback of your recent stay as it is truly appreciated. Having a functional hot tub is an integral part of any stay in Big Sky and we apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to use it. We let you know that the hot tub would not be working for the remainder of the season, not due to the fact that we just wouldn’t be fixing it until then, but because the damage required us to order a new hot tub and we would not be receiving it until the end of the season. As per our rental agreement, we will be crediting your account for the nights you were unable to use it. And as mentioned on our call, our merchant is currently seeing delays with processing refunds. While we have reached out to them to accelerate the process and get the refund processed ASAP, this is a situation that we have no control over and this is definitely not company policy. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you will allow us another opportunity to provide the level of Montana hospitality we are accustomed of providing!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location

House had a great location but we rented it based on being able to use hot tub after skiing. We asked the week before if it was functional prior to renting. We rented the house after confirmation. We were texted the day we were due in that it was not operational. Very misleading. Still have yet to hear about the discount rate and credit. Otherwise house was as described and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Tracy, we are sorry to hear you had a less than perfect stay with us and thank you for taking the time to share feedback of your recent stay. It is truly appreciated so we know what we can improve on and ensure we provide the highest standard of service to all our guests. Having a functional hot tub is an integral part of any stay in Big Sky and we apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to use it. Our maintenance team has been trying to repair it before your stay, but unfortunately we had to wait for parts that did not arrive in time due to supply chain disruptions from the pandemic. We will be crediting your account for the nights you were unable to use it. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you will allow us another opportunity to provide the level of Montana hospitality we are capable of providing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

We had a great week at this property! Beautiful views & close to the main ski area
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Amy, we are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at the Swift Bear Chalet! It truly is a wonderful home with breath taking views of Lone Peak. We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Great house for a family stay. They have everything you need to cook and have a comfortable trip away from home. The management company was always responsive and quickly got back to me with any questions I had prior and during our stay. Very organized and had plenty of towels/ cleaning supplies/ space to store snow gear. Would highly recommend and hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Isabelle, We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay at Swift Bear Chalet and that our team was very responsive and helpful! This truly is a beautiful home with everything you might need well stocked and we are so happy you enjoyed it! We look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house for a family ski vacation!

Our family loved the time we spent in Big Sky at 25 Swift Bear. The house was perfect for our crew, from it’s architecture and design to the stock of supplies needed for every room to the spectacular and ever changing views of Lone Peak that we enjoyed every morning, it truly made our time together amazing and easy to enjoy. The company managing the property, Big Sky Vacation Rentals, were very welcoming and extremely responsive with all communication. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Angela, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Swift Bear Chalet and that our team was extremely responsive and very welcoming! It truly is a beautiful home with plenty of room for everyone and just breathtaking views of Lone Peak. We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just gorgeous!

Our party of 6, 4 adults and 2 teenagers enjoyed a wonderful week at Swift Bear Chalet. It is beautifully decorated, the kitchen and laundry are well stocked with cleaning products, store cupboard essentials and crockery. The bedrooms and bathrooms are top end quality and the views are stunning. We all wished we had longer to enjoy both the house and the surrounding area - wonderful.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't have been better!

We've rented a lot of homes over the years, and Swift Bear Chalet tops them all as a composite of comfort, amenities, location, and staff support. The house is perfect for our group of 7, though it can sleep more without difficulty. Being that it's a mile from the entrance to Big Sky Resort, you're 5 minutes from the action but feel quite secluded. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked with spices, condiments, oils, flour, etc, so grocery purchases can be limited to main ingredients, a very nice touch. New flat screen TVs with Dish in every bedroom, a fabulous whole-house sound system, nice big (and clean!) hot tub, fireplaces inside and out - it's just beautifully put together. Lastly, the staff at the rental agency are extremely accommodating and helpful. We really couldn't ask for more, and I know we'll stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
"Wow! We couldn't be more pleased with your guest review as a reflection of your stay and experience there! Because we as a family were intensely involved in and intimate with the outcomes of the house's qualities and features which you mention, we the homeowners do take great pride and satisfaction in knowing, as you have so kindly and generously pointed out, how much our guests appreciate and value their time there, just as we do when we're there. However, as you also suggest, these things we appreciate most about the house and its environs are intrinsically and fundamentally also attached to Everyone that helped us make our vision of our dream home, escape, and rental property a reality. As you commented and experienced first-hand, we, too, truly believe that we have entrusted this "baby" of ours in the best hands, care, and support system out there--Big Sky Vacation Rentals and Headwaters Hot Tub of which you allude. We wouldn't have it any other way! We do hope you can make it back for another visit and stay in our home! Thank you for your highly complimentary review." Thank You, Brian, Linda, and Harry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

family of four, outdoor adventure athletes

We were very happy with everything about this home. The home is beautifully decorated, intelligently outfitted with high end sound system, heating, appliances, furniture, ect. The location has a wonderful view of the mountain and is conveniently located close to moonlight basin and big sky. The ski out is easy with a little direction, however the ski in is do able but requires more effort to find the house. We stayed here for a ski vacation with our two teen age sons and actually enjoyed cooking in, and all the amenities of the home. The house was completely outfitted with everything and there was backup of all neccesities. No expense spared. Very happy renting this home and the management company was very easy and accomodating.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation in Big Sky

My family and several of my son's friends stayed at the Swiss Bear Chalet 12-27 thru 1-4-14. There were 11 of us total and we could not have picked a better place to spend our vacation. The home was warm, cozy, offered spectacular views and well stocked with all we needed for our group. Our group consisted of skiers and snowboarders and we were all able to ski in and out during our stay. However we took full advantage of the free shuttle that was provided to us and was promptly picked up and returned at the end of the day. The home was BEAUTIFUL with not a detail overlooked. The location was quiet and just a 5 minute car ride to Moonlight or Big Sky. At one point my sister-in-law said, " I feel like I live here!" Our group enjoyed downhill and cross country skiing. We cross countried at Lone Mountain Ranch which was superb. We also spent a day snow shoeing at the Ranch. The dinners and lunches at the Ranch are the best! Our other favorite is Buck's T4. Can't be beat! Thank you to the owners of this beautiful property for sharing it with our family.
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