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The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Big Sky, MT
  • Big Sky Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Sky Town Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ousel Falls Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator

This home, built in 2014, has been built for comfort and convenience. It is a spectacular choice for your Montana vacation that allows you to experience the exquisite and secluded mountain atmosphere and is filled with all the present-day amenities. We call it The Hideout.

As you drive up the 480ft private driveway, you will feel lost amongst the trees…until you reach the beautiful Hideout.
Simply drive into the garage and unload your luggage and skies into the elevator. At the push of a button, everything you brought will be sent to the correct floor. No more heavy lifting; this is your vacation!

Once inside, you still feel connected to the beauty of Big Sky. The house is covered with windows allowing you to take in the breathtaking views. Look out the 20-foot tall windows lining the reclaimed lumber staircase as the deer and moose mosey through the property. Start a wood burning fire in the vaulted great room with natural gas, no kindling needed. Grab a hot chocolate and relax on one of the two window seats overlooking beautiful Mountain View’s. Fall into the leather cushions on the couch and watch the foxes bound between the trees out of the 6-foot picture windows. Turn on the 75 inch HDTV complete with 6 speaker surround sound-- capable of playing all of your favorite songs from your computer/phone on this audio system.

While on the back deck, you can clip on your skis/snowboard and enter onto Low dog trail down to the Thunderwolf chairlift. Instead of meeting at one of the lodges for lunch, meet your friends and family back home. At the end of the day, you won’t have to worry about loading everyone into the car because you can practically ski into the ski room from the back deck! Take off those heavy boots and gloves and attach them to the boot/glove dryers, so you’re ready for the next day on the slopes.

Need to relax after a hike or day on the slopes? Head out to the hot tub and enjoy watching the stars in the evening. The tiles under the hot tub are heated, so no need to step into snow getting in or out.

The kitchen is filled with stainless steel Bosch appliances, a large farm-style sink, and an elevated dishwasher. There’s also an infrared grill on the deck right off the Living Room. The 2 Master bedrooms have 50 inch surround sound systems, and the other 2 bedrooms have TV's as well. The bathrooms contain custom-built vanities, marble showers, and heated toilet seats! It’s only 48 Miles to the West Gate at Yellowstone National Park.

The Hideout has an automatic humidification system built into it, so no more filling of those humidifiers!

Property manager

Bernie Cignavitch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Big Sky

Big Sky is home to this holiday home. Big Sky Resort and Black Bear 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 Jack Creek Preserve Outdoor Education Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Sky, MT

What's nearby

  • Big Sky Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Bear Ski Lift - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Big Sky Town Center - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ousel Falls Park - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Southern Comfort Express Ski Lift - 24 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Everett's 8800 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Scissorbills Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Warren Miller Lodge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪By Word of Mouth - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tips Up - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hideout - A cozy, Ski in/Ski out home in Big Sky with Elevator located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Big Sky is within a 5-minute walk of Big Sky Resort and Gallatin National Forest, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Ramcharger Express Ski Lift and Swift Current Express Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ski Getaway in Big Sky
We had an incredible stay here—easily one of the best ski houses we’ve rented. The location is top-notch: true ski-in/ski-out access right off the Ramcharger chair. You can literally ski up to the hot tub on the upper side of the house, which was a huge plus after long days on the mountain.If you’re trying to find it on the map, it’s near Silverthorn—you take the Blue Room run down, follow a cat track, and you’ll end up in a neighborhood of houses that feed into a trail leading down to the Thunderwolf chair. Super convenient once you get the lay of the land.The house itself is fantastic. We packed in 11 guys and it worked great—plenty of space, and really well set up for groups. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a great grill right off it. The sound system is awesome and thoughtfully set up for the space, which made hanging out even better. The hot tub and ski room were both highlights—super functional and made things easy.You’re about half a mile from the main base area—an easy drive if you want to swing by for dinner, groceries, or après-ski drinks. Bernie was a fantastic host—responsive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire stay.All in all, a five-star experience. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain setting
Our stay was wonderful. The accommodations worked out well for a family of our size. The home offered a warm and comfortable environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Montana home
We took our daughter and her two children on our first trip to Montana. This home has the perfect look and feel of what we expected Montana to be, except it exceeded all expectations. The views, location, comfort and spaciousness could not have been better. No need to bring anything but your clothing to this Completely stocked home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Trip to Big SKy
This place was great and checked all the boxes that we were looking for. Bernie gave great instructions and is a perfect spot for group who wants to their own privacy and close to the mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Views and Comfort
Enjoyed the views out the windows. Saw fox and deer everyday! Comfortable and beautiful home. Back deck was lovely! Elevator was great! Window seats were perfect for reading and watching the rain. Could not ask for better time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Ski Trip; March, 2023
We stayed at the "the Hide-Out" for a family ski trip consisting of me, my wife, my two adult kids (26,28) and their significant others. This property is a GREAT location, it is well-appointed, and worked perfectly for our family ski trip to Big Sky. It is near the Mountain Village, is ski-in(literally to the back door)/ski-out (just a few steps to the trail) and has a GREAT hot tub with a fantastic, secluded, view. Bernie checked in with us via text to make sure everything was good (which it was). We HIGHLY recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

joel r., Byron Center, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
My wife and I plus two adult daughters had a wonderful week staying at this beautiful home. The house is very private, all you see are trees and mountains, no neighbors. The house was very well stocked with basic items, and the kitchen was very nicely equipped as well. The power went out one night, and thankfully, the house has a backup generator. The owner was extremely responsive. The coffee maker died one morning, and by later that morning, he arranged for the property manager to drop off a new coffee pot. The only slight negative was that the ski-in for a snowboarder is difficult due to several flat stretches on the cat trail. The ski-out is fantastic for both skiers and boarders. Thank you, Bernie, for a great week of skiing Big Sky!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casimer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This was the nicest rental property I have ever rented. A group of us pick a new location every year to ski/snowboard. This property was by far the nicest one we have ever stayed in. Everything was taken care of well, and Bernie was very quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sky
This was a great property. Location is so close to everything we wanted to do in Big Sky. The owner was very helpful and the home has everything you need! Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property and Location
Bernie was an incredible host and the property was set up with everything and more than you would need for a great adventure. Thanks for everything Bernie. Excited to come back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ski In/Ski Out House
Very nice cabin - used it for a Father-Son ski trip. Slept 6 of us comfortably. Ski-Out is fantastic for anyone who is at least 3/10 skill level. Ski-In requires a little more control and experience to navigate without drama. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Caleb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great house, hot tub issues
It is hard for me to review this property. I book based on three factors; ski in/out, beds, hot tub. The hot tub didn’t work the entire time we were there and I don’t feel the manger or owner acted with enough urgency. I spent all day every day following up. It put a dark cloud over an amazing trip. Let’s talk about house. Wow! Beautiful home tucked back off the road. It feels very secluded, but if want to you could walk to base of resort. It is a true ski in/out as it backs right up to the run. (Make sure to get your tickets the day before as there is no customer service or ticket booth at bottom of the Thunder lift). All the comforts of home with full kitchen appliances, plenty of wood for the fire place and common areas to accommodate 10 men. We could all dine around the table (with some adjustments), play card or just lounge in the living room. The four bedroom were a little bit of a squeeze. The bunk room is great, but needs some airflow. Gets very hot. The queen bed is tucked into an office. It has a great view and everything you need in a bedroom except space. Ideal for one person or a couple that doesn’t need a closet. I give the house 4 out of 5. I would recommend if the hot tub is replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Simpsonville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway!
Bernie's home in Big Sky is awesome! It had all the modern conveniences our family of 10 needed. The home had lots of windows to watch the snow and one morning we had a visit by a cute fox at the back door. The home is close to the Mountain Village but you need an SUV with all wheel drive as Big Sky has not perfected its transportation sources and did not have Uber service - that will surely come as Big Sky is getting very popular. We did manage to get a nice guy, John, with Mountain and Canyon Cab Company to help us on the days we needed to split our 5 passenger SUV. Half the group went to Yellowstone and needed the SUV all day. All in all we had a wonderful family gathering and even watched the old movie "Weekend at Bernie's" and recreated a couple pics to send to our host, Bernie, who joined in the fun! Bernie is very easy to work with and responds quickly to any questions....... Thanks, Bernie, for a fabulous resting place for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect trip!
We have a group of friends that get together for a ski trip every year. This is the first house we have stayed in that everyone unanimously agreed that we have to come back. - Location is perfect with the closest ski-in/out we've ever stayed in. - Hot tub is great after a long day on the slopes. - Kitchen is very well appointed. - Grille is great. - Fireplace with plenty of firewood. - Elevator to get all the gear to the top floor ski room, which has built-in boot and glove warmers. Bernie is great and very quick to respond to any questions. Looking forward to staying here again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kenneth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature wonderland!
We loved this home and especially the location! We were a short walk to the resort for morning lattes and a convenient ride to town for Pilates classes. The very best part of our stay was seeing all the wildlife right outside the home’s many windows. We had daily visits from the neighborhood fox, deer wandering through the property, and a moose in our driveway for a great finale to our stay ! Thank you for a wonderful summer at your home!
Stayed 92 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James N., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Mountain Perfection
My group of family and friends have arranged an annual ski trip for the last decade, but this is the first trip we've repeated exactly the same way the next year, and Bernie's house is the single biggest reason. That in itself should say enough, but let me list the reasons why: --True ski-in/ski-out? Check! --Lift access from the house that bypasses the base area? Check! --Hot tub for relaxing your muscles after a long day of skiing? Check! --Excellently equipped kitchen to facilitate dinner at home? Check! --Wood burning fire place for warmth and ambiance? Check! --An inviting central living room with enough seating for your whole crew to play games or watch the huge 4k TV with surround sound in the evening? Check! --Comfy rooms and beds that show the owner not only owns the place but lives in it too and makes sure it's comfortable for the occupants? Check! --Enough boot dryers and glove dryers to dry out a dozen pairs of boots and gloves overnight to prepare you for the next day? Check! --Seclusion amongst a snowy forest of trees with no neighbors in sight? Check! --Wifi for that pesky call from your boss mid-week? Check! --Elevator to move all your ski gear from the spacious garage right to the back exit to the ski slopes without having to carry any of it up the stairs? Check! If you're looking for the ultimate ski getaway, this house has it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay - Great Location
My friends and I had a wonderful stay in Big Sky. The ski in and ski out was great for a big group, we were all able to travel out to the mountain at different times and meet back for lunch everyday. The hot tub was an amazing touch to end a long day of skiing and riding. The place had all the amenities you could think of and cooking breakfast and dinner each night was a breeze! We had a wonderful time, only issue we had that we were warned about was getting up the driveway. unfortunately the rental company was out of 4WD for the van we requested so we weren't able to make it up the driveway, but Bernie allowed us to park at the end of the street which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Ski Trip
Spacious home with every necessary amenity. Wonderful communicative owner. Super easy ski-in/ski-out access with just a word of warning for the novice...if it gets icy the ski-in could be a tad intimidating. Our family enjoyed every second and we more than recommend this house as your go to spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual ski trip
Awesome home, ski in ski out, hot tub, comfortable and clean bedrooms and bathrooms. Owner was very helpful and had great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sky at its best
The mountain, the conditions, and the convenience and comfort of this beautiful home all contributed to our unforgettable ski experience. The house is so well appointed from the incredibly comfortable mattresses to the chef’s kitchen, the elevator, and hot tub. The wood burning fireplace with a gas starter is the best invention since the high speed lift. A great home for a large family or group of friends. 5 star experience
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Awesome house and great trip in Big Stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul U., Oak Park, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top-Shelf
I’ve stayed in many VRBO’s over the years. This one is clearly a top-class property. Everything we needed was available. Neighborhood is perfect. Great ski-in/out. I’ll sum it up this way, every appliance, glass, bed, etc. is “top-shelf”. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bernie Cignavitch

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Originally from the northeast, we moved to South Carolina 20 years ago to start a business. Over the past 10 years, my family and I have skied all over North and South America, and believe Big Sky is the Best! We can't wait to spend time out of the humidity and enjoy the mountains!

Why they chose this property

Location! Location! Location!
It's ideal for all seasons -- perfect for hiking in the summer, and skiing in the winter. You will never want to leave this soothing home built right into the mountain, as though it has been there forever.

What makes this property unique

Too many to list. It's hard for me to leave this home when I'm there. You will Love it!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests