A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
Guests like the location for the scenic views.
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Balcony
Hot tub on site
Arcade/game room
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Internet
Explore the area
Big Sky, MT
Big Sky Town Center
Place, Big Sky Town Center
11 min drive
Ousel Falls Park
Place, Ousel Falls Park
13 min drive
Big Sky Golf Course
Place, Big Sky Golf Course
15 min drive
Where you'll sleep
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 - Second Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - First Floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - First Floor
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4 - Third Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Bathroom 3
Shower only
Bathroom 4
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views
HOME HIGHLIGHTS: - Private hot tub - Shuffleboard and ping pong - Gas fireplace - Gas grill - SONOS sound system - Large private covered deck - Separate guest house
DETAILS: Gray Owl Retreat is a stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home that sleeps 12 and offers sweeping mountain views. Nestled on 1 acre of land surrounded by 15 acres of greenspace, it is home to elk, foxes, and abundant wildlife. Guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub after skiing, enjoy shuffleboard and ping pong in the game room, or shoot hoops in Summer. Gray Owl is only 15 minutes from Big Sky Resort for world-class skiing and Mountain Village Base Area for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Guests enter this beautiful home on the second floor, across from an adjacent detached guest house.* The entryway welcomes guests inside with a convenient wall-mounted boot dryer and lockers, perfect for storing ski and hiking gear. A nearby laundry room ensures outdoor apparel is adventure-ready. The open kitchen, dining, and living areas feature sleek flooring, exposed wood beams, and gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains—creating an effortless modern mountain aesthetic. A chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, including a double oven and wine chiller, provides everything necessary for a family dinner at the traditional 8-person dining table. The luxurious living space invites relaxation, whether curling up by the gas fireplace on the oversized sectional, lounging in leather swivel chairs with a cocktail from the bar cart, or enjoying a movie on the TV. Sliding glass doors lead to a covered deck with a furnished sitting area around a firepit table and hanging infrared heaters. The uncovered section of the deck has a large hot tub and Weber gas grill with sliders that open onto the primary bedroom, featuring a king bed, private bathroom, and clawfoot tub.
The first floor features a comfy guest bedroom with a king bed, TV, and sofa—plus a bunk room with 2 twin-over-twin beds perfect for kids. A spacious game room with 2 TVs, shuffleboard, ping pong table, games, puzzles, and exercise equipment keeps everyone entertained. Outside, enjoy a large, paved area with a basketball hoop and golfing cage during the Summer.
A guest bedroom with a low, A-frame ceiling boasts a queen bed, TV, and designated workspace with a sofa.
A separate guest house on property features another bedroom with a king bed. Equipped with a kitchenette makes for great for extended family to join the trip.
Spectacular views, high-end furnishings, and incredible amenities make Gray Owl Retreat an unforgettable vacation. On-site parking for 1 vehicle in the garage, plus additional spots in the driveway, make it easy to explore the area, including downtown Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park. Book this getaway today!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 12): FIRST FLOOR: - Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only - Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only - Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only - Additional Living Area: Game Room
SECOND FLOOR: -Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Separate
SEPARATE GUEST HOUSE: - Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower
*Please be advised that this home does not have air conditioning
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Full payment is required to be paid by the due date. Failure to pay the balance in full by said due date will result in cancellation.
A signed rental agreement is required to confirm your stay. Failure to sign the agreement within 96 hours of booking will result in cancellation.
Failure to follow our House Rules as listed, will result in the cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of all deposits.
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Property # 9860201
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Big Sky
Located in Big Sky, this holiday home is in the mountains. Big Sky Resort and Highlands 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 Gallatin National Forest and Big Sky Community Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Eglise Alpine Brasserie - 37 min drive
Cowboy Coffee Co. - 7 min drive
Tips Up - 7 min drive
Everett's 8800 - 33 min drive
The Waypoint - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Game Room | Hot Tub | Firepit | Views located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Gallatin National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands Ski Lift and Cabin Ski Lift. Big Sky Town Center and Lone Moose Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a great day! Beautiful property. We hope to come back!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
We would love to welcome you back for another Big Sky getaway at Gray Owl Retreat anytime! It was a pleasure to host you, and we are glad you had a great stay.
Prefect house for a full family to have space together and enough space to spend time alone as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2024
Hi, Andrew. We are thrilled Gray Owl Retreat was the perfect home for your family's Big Sky getaway and appreciate your review. We hope to welcome you back to Big Sky soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
The home was beautiful, well-equipped, clean and had very responsive host. The views were beautiful and home well maintained. Location was great very quick car ride to town center and the mountain village. The host provides extras to make your experience very enjoyable. The home has plenty of ways to relax after a great day at Big Sky.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2026
We are delighted that Gray Owl Retreat was the perfect home for your Big Sky getaway and appreciate you sharing your experience with our team. Having you as our guests is a pleasure, and we hope to welcome you back to this beautiful area soon! Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Absolutely beautiful home and area. This house has everything you could possibly need for a family vacation. We will definitely be back
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2024
Hi, Darrell. We appreciate your 5-star review of Gray Owl Retreat and are pleased the home had everything you needed for your family vacation to Big Sky. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats; we hope to welcome you back soon!
We had an absolutely wonderful time at this home. They literally had everything you would possibly need and then some. The house was amazing and blew us away! We were so thrilled! The house was so nice! The location was perfect. 5 minute drive to town and a ten minute drive to the mountain. This was the nicest VRBO we have ever stayed at. I would highly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2025
Hi, Jeff. We are delighted by your review of Gray Owl Retreat and are pleased it had the location and everything else you needed for an amazing stay. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats; we hope to welcome you back to Big Sky soon!
We stayed with 2 families during Skiweek. The house is absolutely impeccable i.e. spacious, clean, and incredibly well stocked (from gym, to games, books, kitchen, etc etc). Kirsten is fantastic to work with. Whilst not a ski in/out, I would still highly recommend and look forward to a possible next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Philip for your kind review! You guys were fantastic and we so appreciate how well you cared for our home during your visit. I am thrilled you felt everything was so clean and well stocked. Hope you will stay with us again in the future!
Best wishes,
Kirsten and Mike
Kirsten was a fabulous host. She was already checking in to see if the house met our expectations before we had arrived. She was highly available our entire stay. The house was fabulous. The kitchen was stocked beyond expectations and the espresso machine was a huge hit! We lived in the spacious den and porch. Sitting on the porch couch or in the hot tub taking in the views was divine! The house was convenient to town as well as the many hiking trails in the area. It is truly better than the pictures. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thanks Tom. It was great to host you and your family. I’m so glad you loved the house and the location we would love to have you back in a future!
A beautiful, clean and welcoming property. High quality furnishings and everything that you possibly need. Proprietor is very responsive and easy to work with. The views from the house are magnificent. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Noga,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. So glad you LOVED the views. I do too...I always feel like I live in a tree house in the mountains! Thank you for taking such care with our home. We enjoyed renting to you and hope we will see you again in the future!
I have been coming to Montana for 35 years (my family has a home in the village). That last five years we started renting another home for extra family to join and this property, hands down, has been our favorite. It was perfect for our large
family. Everyone had their own space, the little home attached to the garage was ideal, kitchen was so well equipped (we ate most meals in) and the basketball hoop was perfect for our kids and their significant others. Can not say enough good things about this home - awesome location (five min to town) but tucked away in the mountains with beautiful views. We were welcomed with Peony flowers and it came well stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, and soap. Awesome job!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Will,
Thank you for your kind review and feedback. We so enjoyed having you and Courtney as our guests and look forward to hosting you again in the coming years. So glad you enjoyed our home as much as we do! I love to cook and hang out at home enjoying the views. It is my happy place and I we are so glad to be able to share the experience with guests.
Best,
Kirsten and Mike
After choosing Big Sky and Yellowstone as our family trip destination, we focused on choosing a home that would meet our needs in terms of : 1) space for 4 adult couples and a 2 year old, 2) a large kitchen, 3) exercise equipment and a hot tub. The house exceeded our expectations. In terms of space, we had the main house with 3 bedroom/bath setups with privacy for each couple. Additionally, the detached building was a wonderful setup for my son's family with their two year old. The kitchen was large and very well equipped for cooking to include table seating for the 9 of us. After dinner, the table lent itself well to our family games. The outside deck off the kitchen/livingroom was very comfortable with outdoor seating/firetable and the hot tub on the deck. The views of the mountain were fabulous. Additionally we were treated to visits from an elk and deer. Personally, I was able to make use of the exercise equipment in the lower level every morning which was a must for me. Other noteworthy features: comfortable beds, nice towels, mini toiletries, large laundry room, and beautiful decor. Lastly, the owner Kirsten, was timely in her response to my questions (of which their were many). She went out of her way to provide recommendations for our trip in terms of service providers, activities , restaurants etc. This was above and beyond her role. And I was appreciative. I would highly recommend this property, and I would not hesitate to stay here again if we return to Big Sky.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Susan for the incredibly kind words. It makes my heart happy that your family loved their time in Montana and that our home was such a great fit for everyone. We have a herd of elk that has been visiting the past few days. So glad you saw some wildlife as well! Again, thank you for being such wonderful guests and treating our home like it was your own!
Sincerely,
Kirsten and Mike
Our group traveled to Big Sky, MT for the first time over New Years 2021/22! What a great town, our property manager/owner had great knowledge about the area and suggested and contacted a few restaurants for us, we even had a private chef (fantastic group) come cook for us one night! The house was well appointed, cozy, comfortable and in a great location. We spent a couple days at Big Sky Ski Resort, one day touring Yellowstone and spent the rest of the time checking out the local area and relaxing in the house. The heated bathroom floors and the large sectional around the fireplace were two of my favorite things about this house! The outdoor jacuzzi was a great addition to relax before bed: Would definitely recommend for a group traveling to Big Sky Area.
Hi, Lori. We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gray Owl Retreat. We hope to welcome you back to Big Sky soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
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