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Based in Montana Yellowstone has hijacked our TV screens for five seasons, lifting this underappreciated state of natural wonders to the center of attention for boundless wildlife viewing, otherworldly hikes, cozy cabin stays and down-home charm in trendy cities like Bozeman.
But there’s one mountain town in Montana that exudes pure opulence for the ultimate winter wonderland vacation.
Adventure meets luxury Big sky – a picturesque resort town where visitors can relax in rustic lodges and lavish resorts or kick back on the slopes.
2025 will be a big year for this underrated refuge, perched high in the snow-capped Gallatin National Forest.
A luxurious new resort, the first of its kind, it is set to open doors in 2025, adding to an already wide selection of luxury accommodations, ranging from homely cabins with fireplaces to chic villas with stunning mountain views.
Big Sky: Montana’s luxurious winter wonderland
If you’re looking for a scenic mountain paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, Big Sky is your type of place.
Located just an hour from Bozeman Airport (BZN), a magical winter escape awaits with easy connections ranging from budget airlines like Allegiant to traveler favorites Southwest, Delta and all the big names.
Upon arrival, you’ll discover a high-altitude village that exudes that quintessential winter atmosphere, dotted with inviting cabins to cozy up by the fire or spacious resorts to enjoy extra perks like heated pools, world-class spas and private balconies for majestic views.
While skiing and snowboarding, among other adventure sports, aren’t for everyone, Big Sky is an incredible destination to take part in a variety of mountain thrills, including dog sledding and winter fly fishing for a unique twist on typical winter fun.
Unless you’re a digital nomad who struck it rich, Big Sky suits all types of travelers and makes for a great family vacation for those who embrace the ‘highs of 31 degree’ days rather than seeking out sun-soaked shores.
Big Sky’s newest resort: a first of its kind in the US
According to The Independent, summer 2025 will be groundbreaking in more ways than one for a luxury brand that Americans may not be familiar with, as it marks their first foray on American soil.
With a suitable brand for the situation, One&Only opens their one and only resort in the US. If you’re not familiar, you can find other luxury resorts in vacation icons like the Maldives, Los Cabos, and Dubai, among other bucket list getaways.
One&Only Moonlight Basins website is running for a preview of what’s to come next summer.
One of the main highlights that match the exclusivity of Montana is 19 chic cabins And 62 private homes on site, which will certainly cost a pretty penny.
Gather your friends for the trip of a lifetime, as each of the chic private homes has more than 5 bedrooms.
It may be at least another five months before the ribbon-cutting ceremony begins, but you can get a taste of the resort’s grounds by checking out the descriptive cardwith a world-class spa, ski lodge, gondola and a soon-to-be-named ‘specialty restaurant’.
Next summer there will be a variety of adventure activities in the region’s lush nature, including hiking, archery, fishing and canoeing on Ulery’s Lake, plus access to The reservea Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course that claims to be his ‘most beautiful course’ yet.
From lodges to resorts: Big Sky’s top-rated places to stay
Since you have six months before you can try out One&Only’s latest venture, you can still opt for other incredible stays if you don’t like waiting.
According to TripAdvisorHere are the top 5 luxury hotels in Big Sky: (based on traveler rankings)
- Lonely mountain ranch
- The Summit At Big Sky
- Assembly large sky
- Collective Yellowstone (high-end “glamping”)
- Aspects Great Heaven
If you’re more of a cozy cabin, s’more-roast type like me, don’t worry; Big Sky has you covered.
While TripAdvisor doesn’t share recommendations for rustic lodges or wooden cabins, I’ve done my own research for you (and maybe one day for myself).
There are many compliant listings on HomeAway and Airbnb, but I would choose Cowboy Heaven Cabins. What’s more Montana than that?
These homely log cabins are ‘ski-in ski-out’ with private hot tubs and comfortably sleep up to 6 people.
Just know that there’s actually no such thing as “budget stays” in Big Sky, but the pristine resort gets rave reviews saying it’s definitely worth a splurge.
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