Gorgeous forest and mountain views in a private wooded setting make this luxurious Powder Ridge log cabin the perfect backdrop any time of year for all your Big Sky adventures. Located on a corner lot in the pines, and only a few minutes from the Mountain Village, enjoy ski-in/ski-out access to the biggest skiing in America with all the peaceful solitude and natural beauty of a mountain paradise. Wildlife watching opportunities abound! An ideal fit for multiple families, up to 5 vacationing couples, or a group getaway, this 3,500 sq. foot, 5 bedroom chalet offers plenty of well-appointed space to gather, or spread out, in style. A custom bunk room and lower level living space provide additional options for sleeping/living arrangements. We also manage the nearby Manitou 3 and Manitou 7 to accommodate larger parties. The cozy, cabin-in-the-woods exterior gives way inside to high-end amenities, elegant furnishings, and modern conveniences throughout. Construction details include hand-hewn logs, rustic architectural enhancements, stone accents, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, rock fireplace, and designer western interiors. Cap off your day with a starlit soak in the outdoor hot tub. Just a quick jaunt from Lone Mountain, and only 45 scenic miles from West Yellowstone, this retreat in the Rockies is your base camp to Montana-made memories and fun for everyone!
Please Note: There is neighborhood construction going on through summer 2025 near this home. Please contact our Vacation Planners for additional information and details.
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Beds & Baths: Sleeps 14 in beds, 16 with pull-out sofa. Up to 16 allowed. Bedroom 1- Queen bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level Bedroom 2- King bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level Bedroom 3- Two queen beds with twin top bunks | shared 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | lower level Bedroom 4- King bed | private full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | upper level Bedroom 5- King bed | private 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | upper level Bonus space- Queen sofa sleeper | shared 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | lower level living room Bonus space- Queen sofa sleeper | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level living room 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
Living Room: Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided) Lower level fireplace- Gas Main living seating- 6 Downstairs living seating- 8
Outdoor: Private hot tub 4-6 person- on lower level deck Propane grill, propane provided- on main level deck (near kitchen)
Additional Amenities: Ski storage in garage Snow removal service provided Fans and humidifiers Gaming system- Xbox 360 Bluetooth speaker
Ski Access:
Located on the Rising Bull Access in Powder Ridge. Use groomed access trails to White Otter. Suitable for all levels of skiers. Anticipated opening date for White Otter lift is mid December, but the lift may open earlier in the season depending on snow conditions. The lift typically closes in mid April, prior to resort closing. The cabin is not ski-in/out when White Otter Lift is not running. Please inquire for details.
Ski Out: Ski off left side of cabin next to Rose Bud Access Bridge. The groomed trail takes you to White Otter chair. (Green access)
Ski In: Follow Lower Morningstar to FIRST set of Powder Ridge signs on the left. Exit here to skier's left. Follow the signs for Rose Bud Access skier bridge. Cross over the bridge and immediately turn right on the groomed access and ski to the back door of the cabin. (Green access)
Parking: 4 wheel drive REQUIRED in winter - Please note this property has a steep driveway. Inquire if you need additional detail. Single car garage Space for 2 vehicles No parking for R.V.'s, campers, or trailers
Please Note: There is an exterior video camera at this location. For additional details, please contact our Vacation Planners.
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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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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About the area
Big Sky
Located in Powder Ridge, a neighbourhood in Big Sky, this cabin is in the mountains. Big Sky Resort and Explorer 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 sledging and snowmobiling.
Swift Current Express Ski Lift - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Pony Express Ski Lift - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Black Bear Ski Lift - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Scissorbills Saloon - 4 min drive
Moonlight Lodge - 8 min drive
Cowboy Coffee Co. - 13 min drive
Everett's 8800 - 45 min drive
Chets, Big Sky, MT - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1?
As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1 on 29 Jun, 2026 start from S$927, 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.
What time is check-in at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Sky Vacation Rentals: PR Manitou 1 located?
Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Powder Ridge is within a 15-minute walk of Pony Express Ski Lift and Big Sky Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Explorer Ski Lift and Swift Current Express Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We really enjoyed the place and loved the real fireplace!
Geoff H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2022
We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1! It truly is a wonderful home with excellent proximity to the slopes. 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
Shelly, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1 and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon!
Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. We do a big family ski trip every year & this was our first ski in ski out experience. This made getting to & from the mountain a breeze. Thanks for a great stay! The only thing that we would've suggested was maybe somewhere to put skis & boots.
The property was exactly what we needed. Easy access to the slopes and a comfortable log cabin atmosphere to enjoy our evenings. The property management company was extremely helpful in the planning of our trip, and very responsive to the minor issues we encountered. I would highly recommend renting any property from Big Sky Vacation Rentals management company.
Charles D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed the home and had a great experience with our company. We hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky!
Sincerely,
The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Jared, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1 and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
We had 5 families and plenty of room for all of us. Very nice to have private bathrooms and TVs. Great holiday fun.
Sherri G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2020
Sherri,
We are thrilled you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin 1 Manitou! It truly is the perfect home for a getaway with plenty of room for everyone and excellent proximity to summer fun! 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
Great ski in ski out experience with a large group. Trail to hill was right behind the house. Plenty of room to spread out and great communication from property manager.
Andrew A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2023
Andrew, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1! 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
We had a very nice stay. The property could not be more convenient. Ski-in/out from the doorstep, and only a 90 second drive to the resort drop-off area when we needed to lug the kids. Made our whole trip very easy. The property management team was very responsive too.
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2021
David, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Manitou 1 Powder Ridge and that our team was friendly and responsive to your needs! This truly is such a lovely home perfect with amazing ski in/ski out access and close proximity to the base of the resort! 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
We had a relatively large family group for this stay and the cabin was perfect for us. Location was great - very pretty and good proximity to places while still feeling remote.
Layout and quality of the cabin was also great.
I reached out to the office a few times (before, during and after the reservation) and always found them to be highly responsive and incredibly helpful.
We would definitely choose to stay here again.
Joshua S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Joshua, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1 and that our team was responsive to your needs! 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
All went well. The house layout works well with a large group. Only issue is that the driveway is steep for snow days but in the end manageable.
cristina g.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2021
Cristina, we are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1! It truly is a wonderful home ideal 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
The beds were comfy. The kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of firewood for the fireplace. The ski in/out location was optimal. The Rosebud Access Bridge was either dirt or ice which was less than ideal but that’s likely due to the fact that we were there in April not at the fault of the rental property. Overall excellent accommodations!
Tiffany R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2021
Tiffany, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1. It truly is a wonderful home with excellent proximity to the slopes and 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
This home has true ski in/ski out, walk outside, put your skis on, and GO! Home is beautiful, very clean, plenty of seating at table, wished for more seating around main fireplace. We loved it, and we would stay in this same house again. Plenty of firewood, we had fires every night! We can't say enough wonderful things about this home.
Lori M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Lori,
We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin 1 Manitou! It truly is a beautiful home in the perfect location with plenty of space for a large group, easy ski in/out access, and excellent proximity to the Mountain Village! We are so happy you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky again soon!
Sincerely,
The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Excellent location and great access to the mountain. Spacious bedrooms with plenty of room for big groups. Pay attention to the infomration on parking: you MUST have 4wd and there really is only room for two cars. Sweetest thing: our five year old thought she lost her stuffed unicorn, Sparkles, but the cleaning crew found it and notified us after we left. We didn’t even know it was there!
Marta V.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2023
Marta, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1! 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
Great Location at Premium Price for Holiday Period
The House, location, ski access and the mountain are first class. However, the management's outfit of the house for our stay (Paper towels, Bath Towels, soap, shampoo etc.) more appropriate for Motel Six than a rental above $35K per week. While not in and of itself impacting our stay we found management lacking, a few extra fire starters, a 99 Cent item, was beyond their concept of proper outfit. $100-200 devoted to quality
is all it would have taken to leave a better impression.
Find someone who understands Premium Properties.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2024
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in the home and the location! We appreciate the feedback regarding the unit's supplies and will take this to the leadership team for review. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again next time you are in Big Sky!
Sincerely,
The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Garbage around the property I assume left by the skiers earlier in the sky season we asked for some
someone to pick up the garbarge and now one came even though they text me saying they would take care of it. We ended up cleaning it all up ourselves.
Cory L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2021
Cory,
I am so sorry to hear we dropped the ball with the outside clean up at your cabin. We strive for perfection when our guests arrive and we certainly failed you in that regard. Rest assured that this will be addressed with our operations team and re-training offered where necessary. In the meantime, please accept my sincere apology and know we can and will do better!
We hope that you will give us another opportunity to show you the level of care we strive to provide our guests.
Sincerely,
Team BSVR
Our families with 8 adults and many kids ranging from 11 to 16 found this home to be very comfortable for our ski vacation. The kitchen was well-equipped for us to make all meals each day, including using the grill. There was a lot of snow each day and the drive way was plowed a few times during our stay. The back deck was also cleared at least once.
Beds ( except for the pull-out couch mattress) were all very comfortable. Bedrooms were pretty quiet even considering all of the people we had in the house.
The kids and adults use many of the games that were in the family area.
Ski-out access was great and easy (right from the back of the house). When going to Village from White Otter Lift, stay high on the left side of White Wing then FAST to the right and cut through the trees to get on Chet's Knob as high as you can so you have enough speed to get to Swift and Ramcharger lifts.
Ski-in was not quite as easy bc Bozeman Trail and Rosebud access trails are pretty flat and require either a lot of entry speed or significant poling (even harder in powder). When skiing in from the left side of map(village), we recommend following the highlighted path on this map imgur.com/5fLT5vT
michael h.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2023
Michael, We are so happy to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1 and we look forward to welcoming you back to Big Sky soon! Sincerely, The Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angi W.
5 Jul, 2016
Beautiful House, Great Quiet Location
The house was perfect for our 2 families, a group of 9. There was plenty of room in the house to spread out - big living room area with TV, another living area downstairs with TV and game table, a large wrap around deck outside which we used morning and night (until the mosquitos ran us back inside). It is super clean, very comfortably decorated and the kitchen has everything you could ask for to make a few meals at home. The home's location conveniently allowed us to hike around the area on ski trails to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as being close to several other trailheads for popular hikes. Highly recommend the Beehive Basin hike 6-7 miles roundtrip to an alpine lake and meadow at the top and also the Ousel Falls hike just a couple miles roundtrip. We really enjoyed the proximity of the house and Big Sky to all the area's attractions. We spent a day in Yellowstone Park, did the Lone Peak Expedition to the top of Lone Peak by chairlift, all terrain vehicle and tram where we could see for miles, rode horses, whitewater rafting and of course hiking. We loved the farmer's market which happens every Wednesday evening in Big Sky Town Center. Lots of great food and local artisans. We really enjoyed the Blue Moon Bakery for pizza our first night and Bugaboo's Cafe is the best for fresh, hearty breakfast! Our property manager came by on our first evening to welcome us and answer any questions we had and delivered a couple of packages we had sent right to our door. All in all, we all had a wonderful time in Big Sky and would definitely love to return and would also recommend this home to anyone!
Angi W.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for staying with us in 1 Manitou Loop. We enjoy sharing our local knowledge of the area along with our favorite dining experiences. We hope your group enjoyed these recommendations! The Wednesday Farmers Market is one of our favorites as well! We look forward to hosting you again, thanks for a great experience!
-Big Sky Vacation Rentals Team
We really enjoyed our stay. A little frustrated that the hot tub stopped working only 2 days into our stay. The dishwasher was difficult to use. We had 15 in our group. The kids ages 16 and up had a difficult time with the sleeping arrangements as the sofa bed was really uncomfortable. We wished there were better beds for the kids. Overall a good vacation home. Thanks
Joylin Z.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
Joylin ~
Thank you for taking the time to share this candid feedback of your stay in Powder Ridge Cabin 1 Manitou. I will share your comments with the team in an effort to rectify the uncomfortable beds and difficult dishwasher. I am truly sorry to hear the hot tub went down during your stay. We do our best to keep everything in great working condition. Unfortunately, we can't always predict when things will break and I hope you will accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience you encountered during your stay.
Team BSVR
Perfect for our whole family, beautiful home everything we needed !
Gail N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
Gail,
Thank you for taking time to share feedback of your recent stay with us Powder Ridge Cabin 1 Manitou. We are thrilled that you found it perfect for your whole family! Come see us again,
Team BSVR
Really enjoyed our Big Sky weekend. Had 4 families staying in the Powder Ridge cabin which filled it nicely. It’s a very nice cabin in a great location with pretty easy access to the slopes.
Jeromy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2021
Jeromy, We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin Manitou 1! This truly is an amazing home with excellent proximity to the slopes! 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
We have been traveling for weeks and this by far has been one of our favorite spots! The house was immaculate & had everything we could possibly need at our fingertips. Great layout with lots of quiet space for everyone to spread out while virtually learning and working. Fun hikes on mountains and proximity to Yellowstone was perfect. We plan to come back during Ski Season!! Can’t say enough good things about the house and property manager
elisabeth h.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2020
Elisabeth,
We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Powder Ridge Cabin 1 Manitou! It truly is a wonderful home to escape to with everything you might need well stocked, plenty of space for everyone, and excellent proximity to all your outdoor adventures! 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
The home was beautiful and the location was great! The check in process could improve, as our code did not work to enter the building and we had to call in. Our hot tub was locked so we could not use it the first night and had to wait for maintenance for a couple hours the next morning. Then once everyone arrived and we tried to use the pullout beds, we discovered they were covered in mouse droppings so some were forced to sleep on smaller loveseats. Other than that, we had a great time and enjoyed the fox who visited the property several times. The kitchen was well-equipped and there were plenty of towels for showers and hot tub use!
Tanya L.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2020
Tanya,
Thank you so much for your feedback and for staying with us in Big Sky. Our sincere apologies that you had to call our office to help you with the code. We had a massive software transition the week you arrived and unfortunately in the process some of the codes were deactivated and needed to be updated. There was no way for us to know ahead of time that this would be an issue.
The hot tub unfortunately went into lock mode after the drain and fill and it just required a simple unlock sequence, but I am sorry you had to wait in the morning for a maintenance person to unlock.
We have reported the cleaning issue to the vendor who completed the cleaning on the property. No excuses as they should have checked all areas. The cabin had been vacant since mid-march and spring is a time of abundant wildlife in Montana which is why we monitor for pests and set traps. Unfortuntely the cleaners missed double checking the pull outs after the long break in rentals.
We are glad you saw the neighborhood fox and that you found the kitchen well-equipped! Hope to see you back in Big Sky in the future.
Sincerely,
Kirsten and Team BSVR
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