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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Big Sky, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stagecoach Ski Lift
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Pony Express Ski Lift
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Trundle Bedroom

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT

BAR DOWN LODGE IS LOCATED IN COWBOY HEAVEN IN THE MOONLIGHT BASIN SKI RESORT

BAR DOWN LODGE IS GREAT IN THE SUMMER AS WELL!

A ton to do in the summer, HIKING, FISHING, RAFTING, BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING, RELAXING and easy access to Yellowstone and Southwest Montana

Bar Down Lodge is the perfect setting for all that Big Sky/Moonlight Basin has to offer. An open floor plan with top-of-the-line amenities and vaulted ceilings, Bar Down provides a great starting point for a day filled with skiing, hiking, exploring or just relaxing, as well as end-of-day unwinding or entertaining with family and friends

Bar Down Lodge was built in 2016 as part of the Silvertip Development in the Cowboy Heaven section of Moonlight Basin.

In Winter, the Lodge provides excellent ski-in/ski-out access to Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Ski Resort and in Summer, walk out the front door to some of the best hiking trails in SW Montana. And it's just a short drive to world class fly-fishing, white water rafting, zip lining, Big Sky Town Center and, of course, Yellowstone.

SLEEPING:
Master - King Bed with Master Bath
2nd Bedroom - King Bed
3rd Bedroom - 2 Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 4)
4th Bedroom/Den - 2 Trundle Beds (sleeps 4)

- Enough Of The "Flowery" Description Already

- This Place Is Truly Great

- Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information - I'll be happy to discuss Bar Down Lodge, Moonlight Basin and Big Sky

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

Big Sky is home to this holiday home. Big Sky Resort and Iron Horse 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.
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Big Sky, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stagecoach Ski Lift - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pony Express Ski Lift - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Iron Horse - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cascade Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scissorbills Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Everett's 8800 - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Lodge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chets, Big Sky, MT - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horn and Cantle - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$1,271, 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 THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - MOONLIGHT BASIN - SKI-IN/SKI-OUT located?

Situated in Big Sky, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Big Sky Resort. Iron Horse and Pony Express Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love having a kitchen with standard things to cook and not having to buy all the spices again to make simple things. Had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. It was cozy, clean, and offered great access to the mountain. Joe was a please to work with and offered so much help with ideas of things to do. This place is a 10/10, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nima N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

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

Good time in Big Sky

Had a good time at Joe's! Nice place, had everything we needed/expected for fun and good memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great stay

Joe's place is awesome, as is he. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon c.

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

Big Sky - moonlight basin

Great location- fun trail down to the lifts in the morning, clean and cozy. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Wonderful trip

Very convenient location. Getting on and off the mountain was a breeze and it was an easy drive into town. The owners instructions were right on point and easy to follow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

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

First class ski home and overall great experience

First class ski-in/ski-out home, perfect for family or friends to enjoy all that Big Sky has to offer. Great experience thanks to beautiful home and attentive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

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

Beautiful home

We had a great spring break at Bar Down. Owner and manager super at communication and checking in. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Great home in terrific location

We were two families and stayed for one week. The house is just as described and a true ski in/out property onto the green Natawista trail. The common area is spacious and well designed. We were not in need of anything. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Magical Mountain Retreat

Big Sky is all about skiing, but summers are breathtaking with wildflowers and folliage in bloom. Bar Down is the perfect retreat for a multi-generational family vacation. The huge kitchen and family room have plenty of space for kids and adults to play and relax. Grab your chair on the deck and just gaze at the stunning landscape. Bar Down is well-equipped for your stay. The host and property manager are very helpful and quick to respond to renter's questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great Place - Perfect for a family

New house located in Moonlight Basin area. Convenient ski in/ski out - we strapped our skis on outside the garage, skied down a cul-de-sac and onto a run that takes you right to Madison base area. Owner was great - flexible, responded quickly. My wife forgot our contacts and owner helped us out with a last minute shipment. Made everything g convenient and easy. Private hot tub, big deck and large sectional in the family room perfect for post ski movies or games. We’d stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Perfect Ski-in/Ski-out Location

If you're looking for a property that is modern, clean, and a perfect location at Big Sky, this is it. The house was very comfortable for six guys away on a guys skiing weekend. Well stocked kitchen, enough bathrooms, heated garage so you can leave your ski boots out there without them being cold for your next morning, and a great hot tub to relax in after a hard day on the slopes. The ski-out was a one minute walk/ski down a few houses to hop right onto a green run to take you to Madison base. Ski-in was just as easy with no treking across flats like I've experienced at other ski-in/ski-out properties. The next time we find ourselves headed to Big Sky, without a doubt we will be looking to stay at this same property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great getaway

We had a group celebration and couldn't recommend this house enough. The porch, hot tub, and grill were great to enjoy the outside air and the living room was huge and comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy a weekend in the mountains. The only thing to be aware of is Big Sky doesn't have much for taxis/ubers, so you definitely will want to rent cars, but with a place as nice as this you'll want to have as much time here as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gia Z.

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

Comfortable and Inviting

My family and I found the home to be quite comfortable, spacious and inviting. We had 6 adults and two teens in our party. The location of the home was ideal, about a 10 minute drive to Big Sky Resort, 20 minute drive to grocery store and just over an hour drive to the west entrance of Yellowstone. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, bowls, glasses and anything you might need to prepare meals. The views from the living area and the deck were spectacular! I highly recommend staying at Joe's home!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Beautiful home in excellent location

Highly recommend Joe’s property when visiting Big Sky. The home is beautiful, spacious, and well-appointed. Fit seven adults very comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tere M.

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

Excellent house and location.

Fabulous!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Big sky march 2022

The house was excellent. Right off the ski slope and a perfect size for our group. There were awesome views of the peak out the front and the other side of the valley off the back. Many thanks to the owners for renting this out and allowing us to enjoy their home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobey F.

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

Cowboy Heaven

We had a great week at Bar Down Lodge. Ski In/Ski Out were a huge plus - No packing and unpacking the car! It was nice to be on the quieter side of the ski area, where the lines were shorter and the ski trails less skied up. It was still super easy to get to the other side. The couch, beds, and pillows were very comfortable. Relaxing on the large bean bags near the fireplace was a treat after a day of skiing. The kitchen and appliances were beautiful and perfect for our homemade family dinners. The local grocery stores were ample, but there are larger grocery stores in Bozeman. It was nice to have games available for family connection/game time. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristie k.

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

Perfect for our family

Snow conditions could have been better so therefore made this not a ski in ski out but was still everything we needed for our family. Beds very comfy and location great. Fraud was a delight to talk to and Joe the owner was always ready to help or answer questions. Kitchen needs some TLC with more wine glasses, good skillets and casserole dishes but still gave it a 5 star! Hope to return if available and still affordable for our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Moonlight Basin Getaway

Lovely home with beautiful views from hot tub. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Great time!

This was the perfect weekend spent hanging out with friends and family! The place was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly l.

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

Awesome Mountain Home

Very much enjoyed our time here. We did not have close access to grocery stores, but that was expected. The weather was very cloudy so we missed out on a lot of the mountain, but it was still an amazing experience. Our kids loved the hot tub! Best, Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Excellent Place

Great location, very clean and owner is very nice to deal with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Cowboy Heaven

Great place would stay there again and recommend to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joe Klein

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This is what I feel like when I'm not at Bar Down Lodge! We've owned in Big Sky for the last 11 years. We purchased Bar Down Lodge (new) in March 2016 for both the ski-in/ski-out access in the winter and the close proximity for all that is great about Big Sky in the summer. Please contact me so I can answer any questions you may have regarding Bar Down Lodge, Moonlight Basin and Big Sky.

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