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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft
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Big Sky, MT
- Place, Big Sky Resort1 min walk
- Place, Black Bear Ski Lift12 min walk
- Place, Explorer Ski Lift14 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Big Sky Vacation Rentals: MVC Cardinal Sanctuary - Pet Friendly!
Enjoy breathtaking Big Sky views and year-round outdoor living from the comfort of this cozy log cabin tucked in the woods. An ideal Big Sky home base for guests seeking comfort, convenience, and ample space for the whole crew, as well as your four-legged friends!
Boasting 3,000 sq ft of generous living space combining rustic elegance with modern amenities, no detail has been overlooked. Cooking for a crowd is easy in the well-equipped kitchen, meals around the table include Lone Peak views and they’ll be many nights spent around the toasty wood fireplace, after a rejuvenating sauna! A lower-level games room adds fun to the living space and is a great hang out spot for the teens.
The bedrooms are spacious, comfy, and well laid out giving everyone their own space, but it’s the outdoor living you’ll love. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks in the winter and meadows of wildflowers in spring, it’s all about the views. Take it all in from the porch swing; go for a starlit soak in the hot tub, or just kick back and catch up around the fire pit. You may even catch a glimpse of a friendly fox or resident moose, or perhaps the occasional bear at the mountain stream.
Cardinal Sanctuary is a haven in the pines yet in close proximity to the Big Sky Montana Resort's Mountain Village and Base Area, the perfect starting point, any time of year, for all your Big Sky adventures. Big Sky boasts 5,850 skiable acres of uncrowded slopes and thrilling outdoor summer activities and wilderness adventures. A true year-round Montana mountain resort.
Beds and Baths:
Sleeps 13 in beds; 14 when renting rollaway bed. Up to 14 allowed.
Bedroom 1- King bed | private 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 2- Queen bed | shared (adjacent) full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 3- King bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bedroom 4- Twin bed with twin top bunk and one full bed with twin top bunk | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bonus space 1- Queen bed | shared full bath (main level), shower/tub, toilet, sink | upper level loft
Bed Linens Provided: Extra pillows and extra blankets in the property
Towels Provided: 4 towels, 4 hand towels, 4 washcloths, per bathroom | 6 hot tub towels
Kitchen, Dining, Living Rooms:
Table Seating 8, Bar Seating 3
Granite counters- Yes
Stainless appliances- Yes
Coffee grinder- Yes
Keurig- Yes
Hand Mixer- Yes
Toaster- Yes
Crockpot- Yes
Living Room:
Main living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Downstairs living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Main living seating- 7
Downstairs living seating- 5
Game Room:
Location- lower level living room
Games- pool table, dart board
TV with gaming system; Wii with two remotes
Seating- 5
Sauna- lower level bathroom
Outdoor:
Private hot tub 4-6 person- on lower level deck
Propane grill, propane provided- on main level deck (near kitchen)
Outdoor fire pit- yes, on main level deck
Additional Amenities:
Ski storage in garage
Snow removal service provided
Fans and humidifiers
Gaming system- Wii
Bluetooth Speaker
Ski Access:
This home is not ski accessible, but free parking is offered at Big Sky Resort. Free skier parking is less than 5 minutes away and there is a shuttle that will take you to the base area.
Parking:
4 wheel drive REQUIRED in winter
Double car garage
Space for 3 vehicles
No parking for R.V.'s, campers, or trailers
Pet Friendly:
Pet Fee: $25 per pet per night; only dogs allowed
Cleaning Fee: $75 per pet per stay
Quantity: max of 2 dogs
Please Note: This home is pet-friendly for up to two dogs. There is a required $25 nightly pet fee per dog and a $75 cleaning fee per dog. These fees will be added to your reservation separately and will be collected prior to your check-in. Other restrictions may apply; please reach out to our Reservation Sales Agents for any additional questions or concerns.
Check-In: This property offers remote check-in upon arrival. Check-in instructions will be sent via email within 10 days of check-in date once the Rental Agreement is signed.
Boasting 3,000 sq ft of generous living space combining rustic elegance with modern amenities, no detail has been overlooked. Cooking for a crowd is easy in the well-equipped kitchen, meals around the table include Lone Peak views and they’ll be many nights spent around the toasty wood fireplace, after a rejuvenating sauna! A lower-level games room adds fun to the living space and is a great hang out spot for the teens.
The bedrooms are spacious, comfy, and well laid out giving everyone their own space, but it’s the outdoor living you’ll love. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks in the winter and meadows of wildflowers in spring, it’s all about the views. Take it all in from the porch swing; go for a starlit soak in the hot tub, or just kick back and catch up around the fire pit. You may even catch a glimpse of a friendly fox or resident moose, or perhaps the occasional bear at the mountain stream.
Cardinal Sanctuary is a haven in the pines yet in close proximity to the Big Sky Montana Resort's Mountain Village and Base Area, the perfect starting point, any time of year, for all your Big Sky adventures. Big Sky boasts 5,850 skiable acres of uncrowded slopes and thrilling outdoor summer activities and wilderness adventures. A true year-round Montana mountain resort.
Beds and Baths:
Sleeps 13 in beds; 14 when renting rollaway bed. Up to 14 allowed.
Bedroom 1- King bed | private 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 2- Queen bed | shared (adjacent) full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 3- King bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bedroom 4- Twin bed with twin top bunk and one full bed with twin top bunk | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bonus space 1- Queen bed | shared full bath (main level), shower/tub, toilet, sink | upper level loft
Bed Linens Provided: Extra pillows and extra blankets in the property
Towels Provided: 4 towels, 4 hand towels, 4 washcloths, per bathroom | 6 hot tub towels
Kitchen, Dining, Living Rooms:
Table Seating 8, Bar Seating 3
Granite counters- Yes
Stainless appliances- Yes
Coffee grinder- Yes
Keurig- Yes
Hand Mixer- Yes
Toaster- Yes
Crockpot- Yes
Living Room:
Main living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Downstairs living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Main living seating- 7
Downstairs living seating- 5
Game Room:
Location- lower level living room
Games- pool table, dart board
TV with gaming system; Wii with two remotes
Seating- 5
Sauna- lower level bathroom
Outdoor:
Private hot tub 4-6 person- on lower level deck
Propane grill, propane provided- on main level deck (near kitchen)
Outdoor fire pit- yes, on main level deck
Additional Amenities:
Ski storage in garage
Snow removal service provided
Fans and humidifiers
Gaming system- Wii
Bluetooth Speaker
Ski Access:
This home is not ski accessible, but free parking is offered at Big Sky Resort. Free skier parking is less than 5 minutes away and there is a shuttle that will take you to the base area.
Parking:
4 wheel drive REQUIRED in winter
Double car garage
Space for 3 vehicles
No parking for R.V.'s, campers, or trailers
Pet Friendly:
Pet Fee: $25 per pet per night; only dogs allowed
Cleaning Fee: $75 per pet per stay
Quantity: max of 2 dogs
Please Note: This home is pet-friendly for up to two dogs. There is a required $25 nightly pet fee per dog and a $75 cleaning fee per dog. These fees will be added to your reservation separately and will be collected prior to your check-in. Other restrictions may apply; please reach out to our Reservation Sales Agents for any additional questions or concerns.
Check-In: This property offers remote check-in upon arrival. Check-in instructions will be sent via email within 10 days of check-in date once the Rental Agreement is signed.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Big Sky
Located in Big Sky Mountain Village, a neighbourhood in Big Sky, this holiday home is in the mountains. Big Sky Resort and White Otter 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Big Sky, MT
What's nearby
- Big Sky Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- White Otter Ski Lift - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Black Bear Ski Lift - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Explorer Ski Lift - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Ramcharger Express Ski Lift - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Scissorbills Saloon - 20 min walk
- Moonlight Lodge - 6 min drive
- Cowboy Coffee Co. - 10 min drive
- Everett's 8800 - 42 min drive
- Chets, Big Sky, MT - 19 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet B.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family visit to Big Sky
Janet B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
19 Dec, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski home
Mike D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Steven L.
17 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steven L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erik L.
1 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property All Around
Erik L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristine R.
24 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Kristine R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Keri S., Seattle, USA
7 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Keri S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
24 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Getaway
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Log cabin
Verified traveller
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
James F.
8 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duder’s Annual Ski Trip
James F.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for two families!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph B.
13 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing
Joseph B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carlton T., Bristol, RI USA
26 Mar, 2019
Big Sky Cardinal Sanctuary
Carlton T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Jorge C.
16 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laundry Improvement Needed
Jorge C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matt M., Falls Church, VA
24 Feb, 2019
Big Sky Perfection
Matt M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Derek C.
15 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic scenic stay
Derek C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Kristin P., New Virginia
6 Aug, 2015
A little slice of heaven
Kristin P.
10/10 Excellent
Christine T.
21 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big sky
Christine T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Merle M.
9 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Beautiful property and views.
Merle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
cara G.
22 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with room for all!
cara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
James F.
22 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot Near Big Sky Base
James F.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
4 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Christopher S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tyler P., Austin, US
19 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual winter trip
Tyler P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
William I.
21 Aug, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer visit
William I.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
William I.
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