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The Happy Moose | Mountain escape in the heart of Big Sky

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101552 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Big Sky, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Town Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Sky Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Crail Ranch
    ‪5 min drive‬

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The Lodge at Big Sky

About the neighborhood

Big Sky

When you stay at this vacation home in Big Sky, you'll be in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Big Sky Town Center and 6 minutes from Gallatin River. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Big Sky Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gallatin National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Big Sky Town Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Sky Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Sky Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Historic Crail Ranch - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Big Sky Community Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Everett's 8800 - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Scissorbills Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Westward Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tips Up - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Happy Moose | Mountain escape in the heart of Big Sky

Welcome to The Happy Moose! Discover your home away from home in the heart of Big Sky Meadow. This inviting, three-level mountain retreat is perfect for groups, comfortably sleeping 10 guests. Whether you are here for world-class skiing or summer alpine adventures, our home offers the space and amenities to make your stay effortless and memorable.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Master Bedroom (Mid Level): Sleeps 2 | King Bed | Ensuite bathroom
Main Level Bunk Room: Sleeps 4 | Two bunk beds (full bottom with twin over top) a fan favorite for teens! | Private bathroom access
Guest Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): Sleeps 2 | Queen Bed | Shared guest bathroom on 3rd floor
Guest Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): Sleeps 2 | Queen Bed | Shared guest bathroom on 3rd floor

Parking/Laundry: The driveway accommodates up to 4 vehicles (please note: the garage is not available for guest parking). A full-size washer and dryer are conveniently located on the lower level, off the bunk room

Winter under the Big Sky
The American Alps await! You are just a short 5.5-mile (approx. 9-minute) drive to Big Sky Resort. For a change of pace, you are less than a 5-minute walk from Big Sky's groomed Nordic ski system. After a day on the slopes, the private hot tub is sure to soothe any sore muscles. Additional winter activities in Big Sky include; dog sledding, sleigh rides, ice skating in town center, snowmobile tours, snow coach tours of Yellowstone National Park, and many more exciting adventures.

Summer under the Big Sky
From the Farmers Market to the free Summer Concert Series in Town Center, summer is vibrant in Big Sky. Enjoy local trail systems, including the nearby historic Crail Ranch Trail, or explore Yellowstone National Park, just a scenic 45-minute drive away. Find yourself roaming Big Sky from trails rated easy to difficult, short to long, and meticulously maintained by the local community. Other close by Summer adventures include whitewater rafting, guided fly fishing, kayaking, zip-lining, horseback riding, hiking, hot air balloon rides, world-class mountain biking, pickleball at the community park and more!

Yellowstone National Park
Happy Moose grants quick access to highway 191 south which leads you to the West entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Marvel at the unspoiled scenery during your 45-minute drive along the historic Gallatin River to the entrance of the park. This section of the park provides access to Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic, Gibbon Falls, the largest gathering of Bison, and hiking trails. The section of land between Big Sky and the entrance to Yellowstone also offers several hiking trails and world-class fishing access.

Included Amenities:
Kitchen: Fully stocked with an electric stove top, double oven, standard drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, and essentials (salt, pepper, and coffee filters).
Outdoor Living: Large patio off the middle level featuring a sunroom, ample seating, a gas grill, and a private hot tub.
Essentials: Fresh linens, towels, blankets, a starter set of personal amenities, and convenience items (paper towels, soap, etc.).

Important Information:
For security, there is a surveillance device in the driveway facing away from the home.
This is a prime habitat for local wildlife. Please follow all posted house rules for your safety and the safety of the animals.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,552 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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The Happy Moose | Mountain escape in the heart of Big Sky Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the hot tub and close proximity to the ski area
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great Place to Stay.

The house was nice and clean. Great location, close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle L.

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

Beautiful Property!

This place has everything you need. We enjoyed the hot tub on the property and the short drive to Big Sky. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke O.

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

Awesome stay in Big Sky

Our stay at the Happy Moose was incredible with the location being so close to the ski resort and the adorable downtown Big Sky. I also appreciated the walking trails in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spacious and well suited for our family. Having 3 full bedrooms and another downstairs open bedroom was perfect for us. The common areas were comfortable with plenty of seating so we could visit and eat together. The kitchen was well equipped for us to cook our meals and make our lunches for a full day on the mountain. The location was perfect. The mud room also very helpful to store our skis and snowboards and outdoor wear. The attention to detail was very appreciated. Things such as many hooks and boot mats in the mud room area and beds with bedding that were actually comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

great house in a great location

House was very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great place in Big Sky

This place worked well for us and our friends. Great communication, and we loved the proximity to the restaurants in town!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Staying Happy Moose! Everything was exactly as advertised, communication was great, and we had a great time! Couldn't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Great spot

A great place to reconnect with friends for a ski trip. The property was very clean and in a great location. The hot tub and fireplace made it a cozy stay in the evenings. As a bonus, there are some truly stunning views out of the front of the house! We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Fabulous getaway

We loved our stay in Big Sky - plenty of room and great lounging spaces. Being close to both nordic and downhill skiing was a huge perk.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Peaceful

The Moose is a nice home located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We enjoyed ate time there!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Happy Moose

Place was as advertised and more. Very clean, very accessible, and landlords were there to help.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Westley E.

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

Great Big Sky House

House was great for 10 people. Hot Tub was nice and location was close to Big Sky resort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

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

Family Reunion

Happy Moose house was as advertised. The location was very good , plenty of room for three retired couples, large kitchen and good outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and Spacious

Exactly what we were looking for to do some skiing at Big Sky with some friends that weekend. Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Perfect location and property!

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The kids (ages 12-9) LOVED the bunk room! The property was in a nice, quiet neighborhood and also very close to the resort. They were also very good about snow removal and responsive. Could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

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

Happy Times at Happy Moose

The Happy Moose was a great location for our party of 10 adults ski vacation to Big Sky. It is spacious and clean and well-located to the ski area and other local activities, etc. We made good use of the hot tub and were visited in the front yard by a mama and baby moose! Wilson Properties was also helpful and accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Sons wedding

Perfect location to the village and hikes and bike trails. We walked to the village almost everyday or evening. Loved the hot tub after a day out on the trails
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxann S.

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

Great for large groups

I was nervous bc we are a party of 9 and sometimes the pics can be deceiving in regards to space (fish lens, angles, etc) In this case the place was actually larger than expected. You get all 3 floors, sleeps 10 comfortably. Great communication and service from the management. Would def recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Fun spring break ski trip!

Our stay at the Happy Moose made our first trip to Big Sky amazing! We had 4 adults, 3 college age and 2 high school with plenty of space. The property management was attentive and even brought us a brand new crockpot when we couldn’t find the one that was supposed to be in the house. The inside of the house is extremely clean and updated with all the comforts of home. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Good spot, loved the hot tub

This is a great place to stay. Loved the the hot tub. The management was really nice. A couple things we didn't realize in reading the description, there is a space that has bunks, there are no doors to that room, and you cannot use the garage, and there is not a pantry for food items. These were not a great deterent to us, but it is good to know them if you're looking at this place. Overall we were happy with this place.
Stayed 42 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

March '23

Very nice property for our group of 8. Plenty of space for 4 couples. One recommendation is to add more hooks and towel racks to bathrooms and bedrooms. Also would add some rugs and /or yoga mat so us older skiers can stretch before/after skiing. Overall very nice and woudl book again. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen F.

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

Good space for a large family/group but needs maintenance

We had a good stay at The Happy Moose. Plenty of room for our group of 7 to spread out. The hot tub and fireplace were great! The home is needing some maintenance though - the cold water dial in the upstairs shower doesn’t work so we weren’t able to use that shower as it was scalding, the kitchen faucet is clogged and doesn’t have hot water, the couch is falling apart, and the lower oven doesn’t work so we were only able to put 1 tray in at a time. The coffee maker didn’t work upon arrival but the property management company promptly brought a replacement. For the price point, we didn’t expect so many issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Excellent Ski House

Easily fit our group of 9, we never felt crowded. Everyone agreed, we would all come back. Specifically, the teens enjoyed the downstairs bunkroom with giant bean bags, even though there is not a door to close off the room from the rest of the house. The three other bedrooms were actually big enough we didn't have to step over suitcases to get around. The padded dining chairs were appreciated by sore skiers. The driveway easily held cars, and could have fit six, the garage is not available for parking. We chose to drive to the resort due to free parking and rides to the base. It would be possible to drive to the bus stop, but the bus runs only every 30 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh L.

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

Big Sky is such an awesome place

We had a really nice stay. The house was very nice and very clean. The location was great for getting to and from where we wanted to go. There was lots of space! We just had our family of 4, but could have easily housed 4 more. The kids loved the hot tub. The beds were comfortable and the house has very nice natural cooling compared to others we’ve stayed in (lots of shade, good air flow). We’ve been to Big Sky 3 times in the last couple years. We rated this house a 4 star vs a 5 for some very simple reasons (some out of their control). 1. There is really bad construction on the main road through Big Sky. Traffic is backing up for miles. The street that the house is on is being used by many as a cut through to avoid that traffic. Between 7-9 am an 4-6 pm there was a constant flow of traffic by the house, even though there is a sign in the neighborhood about “no thru traffic”. Not their fault, but also not ideal in such a serene environment. 2. The only other knock was that we did not feel that the kitchen/pantry was truly fully furnished (at least not as well as others we’ve stayed at in the area). Just little things that could possibly improve future stays (pizza cutter, pans for cooking in the oven, salt, etc). Minor minor things, but comparing to others in the same price range, 4 star was accurate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023