Big Sky Vacation Rentals: MVC Cardinal Sanctuary - Pet Friendly!
4.9
Outstanding(41 Reviews)House in Big Sky, MT
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Enjoy breathtaking Big Sky views and year-round outdoor living from the comfort of this cozy log cabin tucked in the woods. An ideal Big Sky home base for guests seeking comfort, convenience, and ample space for the whole crew, as well as your four-legged friends!
Boasting 3,000 sq ft of generous living space combining rustic elegance with modern amenities, no detail has been overlooked. Cooking for a crowd is easy in the well-equipped kitchen, meals around the table include Lone Peak views and they’ll be many nights spent around the toasty wood fireplace, after a rejuvenating sauna! A lower-level games room adds fun to the living space and is a great hang out spot for the teens.
The bedrooms are spacious, comfy, and well laid out giving everyone their own space, but it’s the outdoor living you’ll love. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks in the winter and meadows of wildflowers in spring, it’s all about the views. Take it all in from the porch swing; go for a starlit soak in the hot tub, or just kick back and catch up around the fire pit. You may even catch a glimpse of a friendly fox or resident moose, or perhaps the occasional bear at the mountain stream.
Cardinal Sanctuary is a haven in the pines yet in close proximity to the Big Sky Montana Resort's Mountain Village and Base Area, the perfect starting point, any time of year, for all your Big Sky adventures. Big Sky boasts 5,850 skiable acres of uncrowded slopes and thrilling outdoor summer activities and wilderness adventures. A true year-round Montana mountain resort.
Beds and Baths:
Sleeps 13 in beds; 14 when renting rollaway bed. Up to 14 allowed.
Bedroom 1- King bed | private 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 2- Queen bed | shared (adjacent) full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 3- King bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bedroom 4- Twin bed with twin top bunk and one full bed with twin top bunk | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bonus space 1- Queen bed | shared full bath (main level), shower/tub, toilet, sink | upper level loft
Bed Linens Provided: Extra pillows and extra blankets in the property
Towels Provided: 4 towels, 4 hand towels, 4 washcloths, per bathroom | 6 hot tub towels
Kitchen, Dining, Living Rooms:
Table Seating 8, Bar Seating 3
Granite counters- Yes
Stainless appliances- Yes
Coffee grinder- Yes
Keurig- Yes
Hand Mixer- Yes
Toaster- Yes
Crockpot- Yes
Living Room:
Main living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Downstairs living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Main living seating- 7
Downstairs living seating- 5
Game Room:
Location- lower level living room
Games- pool table, dart board
TV with gaming system; Wii with two remotes
Seating- 5
Sauna- lower level bathroom
Outdoor:
Private hot tub 4-6 person- on lower level deck
Propane grill, propane provided- on main level deck (near kitchen)
Outdoor fire pit- yes, on main level deck
Additional Amenities:
Ski storage in garage
Snow removal service provided
Fans and humidifiers
Gaming system- Wii
Bluetooth Speaker
Ski Access:
This home is not ski accessible, but free parking is offered at Big Sky Resort. Free skier parking is less than 5 minutes away and there is a shuttle that will take you to the base area.
Parking:
4 wheel drive REQUIRED in winter
Double car garage
Space for 3 vehicles
No parking for R.V.'s, campers, or trailers
Pet Friendly:
This home is pet friendly for up to two dogs. There is a required $25 nightly fee per dog which will be added to your reservation at time of checkout. Please note that there will also be an additional $75 cleaning fee added per dog. Other restrictions may apply, please reach out to our Reservation Sales Agents for any additional questions or concerns.
Boasting 3,000 sq ft of generous living space combining rustic elegance with modern amenities, no detail has been overlooked. Cooking for a crowd is easy in the well-equipped kitchen, meals around the table include Lone Peak views and they’ll be many nights spent around the toasty wood fireplace, after a rejuvenating sauna! A lower-level games room adds fun to the living space and is a great hang out spot for the teens.
The bedrooms are spacious, comfy, and well laid out giving everyone their own space, but it’s the outdoor living you’ll love. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks in the winter and meadows of wildflowers in spring, it’s all about the views. Take it all in from the porch swing; go for a starlit soak in the hot tub, or just kick back and catch up around the fire pit. You may even catch a glimpse of a friendly fox or resident moose, or perhaps the occasional bear at the mountain stream.
Cardinal Sanctuary is a haven in the pines yet in close proximity to the Big Sky Montana Resort's Mountain Village and Base Area, the perfect starting point, any time of year, for all your Big Sky adventures. Big Sky boasts 5,850 skiable acres of uncrowded slopes and thrilling outdoor summer activities and wilderness adventures. A true year-round Montana mountain resort.
Beds and Baths:
Sleeps 13 in beds; 14 when renting rollaway bed. Up to 14 allowed.
Bedroom 1- King bed | private 3/4 bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 2- Queen bed | shared (adjacent) full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | main level
Bedroom 3- King bed | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bedroom 4- Twin bed with twin top bunk and one full bed with twin top bunk | shared full bath, shower/tub, toilet, sink | lower level
Bonus space 1- Queen bed | shared full bath (main level), shower/tub, toilet, sink | upper level loft
Bed Linens Provided: Extra pillows and extra blankets in the property
Towels Provided: 4 towels, 4 hand towels, 4 washcloths, per bathroom | 6 hot tub towels
Kitchen, Dining, Living Rooms:
Table Seating 8, Bar Seating 3
Granite counters- Yes
Stainless appliances- Yes
Coffee grinder- Yes
Keurig- Yes
Hand Mixer- Yes
Toaster- Yes
Crockpot- Yes
Living Room:
Main living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Downstairs living Fireplace – Wood (firewood provided)
Main living seating- 7
Downstairs living seating- 5
Game Room:
Location- lower level living room
Games- pool table, dart board
TV with gaming system; Wii with two remotes
Seating- 5
Sauna- lower level bathroom
Outdoor:
Private hot tub 4-6 person- on lower level deck
Propane grill, propane provided- on main level deck (near kitchen)
Outdoor fire pit- yes, on main level deck
Additional Amenities:
Ski storage in garage
Snow removal service provided
Fans and humidifiers
Gaming system- Wii
Bluetooth Speaker
Ski Access:
This home is not ski accessible, but free parking is offered at Big Sky Resort. Free skier parking is less than 5 minutes away and there is a shuttle that will take you to the base area.
Parking:
4 wheel drive REQUIRED in winter
Double car garage
Space for 3 vehicles
No parking for R.V.'s, campers, or trailers
Pet Friendly:
This home is pet friendly for up to two dogs. There is a required $25 nightly fee per dog which will be added to your reservation at time of checkout. Please note that there will also be an additional $75 cleaning fee added per dog. Other restrictions may apply, please reach out to our Reservation Sales Agents for any additional questions or concerns.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Big Sky, MT
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(41 Reviews)4.9
Cardinal Sanctuary was a great spot for our group sky vacation. The house was well appointed for cooking meals in if you want, but also very close to restaurants. We enjoyed the amenities including hot tub, sauna, game room and popcorn maker :) Management was very easy to communicate with and helpful with any questions.
4.9
The house is amazing
Don’t look anywhere else.. this is the house you want to rent in big sky.. view from the back is amazing.. fuller stocked and ready to cook. Loved it
4.9
Fantastic scenic stay
Great stay at Cardinal Sanctuary!! House was perfect for our size group of friends. Check in was seamless, place was clean and ready, pre shipped goods were waiting for us, and all of the amenities made for a fun time at the house. Stunning views of the mountain (and our lines down Gullies!!) from the porch and hot tub. Sunsets over lone peak took our breath away. And while not true “ski-in/ski-out”, easy path up the street (1 min walk) to get to the White Otter lift (5 min walk) made for a perfect location without the extra cost of staying slopeside. Can ski 75% of the path back.
4.9
Fantastic home with everything you need on hand. Can’t wait to book this property again.
4.9
Great Stay
Fantastic home with everything you need on hand. Can’t wait to book this property again.
4.9
This was one of the best houses we have stayed at
4.9
Big sky
This was one of the best houses we have stayed at
4.9
Amazing stay. Beautiful property and views.
Thoroughly loved our experience and would come back again but unfortunately rental rates are getting to high next year
4.9
Nice view, great location.
4.9
Log cabin
Nice view, great location.
4.9
We had a great stay at this property. It was about an hour from the west entrance to Yellowstone. Had a great time with the pool table and hot tub. The only “con” is that there was not a ton of food options in town. It was the off season, so this may be different in the winter. All in all we had an amazing stay, great responsiveness from the management company and I would highly recommend.
4.9
Great home with room for all!
We had a great stay at this property. It was about an hour from the west entrance to Yellowstone. Had a great time with the pool table and hot tub. The only “con” is that there was not a ton of food options in town. It was the off season, so this may be different in the winter. All in all we had an amazing stay, great responsiveness from the management company and I would highly recommend.
4.9
Great Spot Near Big Sky Base
Awesome property that can easily sleep 10 people. Walking distance to the base and amazing views.
One request is to stock the house with more towels.
4.9
Laundry Improvement Needed
Great property and location house was beautiful and as described. The kids enjoyed the playroom and all it's amedaties including the hot tub. The bathrooms need new towels they were old and smelled bad when wet they should use some softener and a new laundry service.
4.9
Amazing stay!
We loved this property and the proximity to Big Sky! Perfect ski in/ski out location. Management was very responsive when we had any issues, will definitely be back to stay! Hot tub and sauna were perfect for post- skiing.
4.9
Just Perfect
Stellar communication, cleanliness, amenities, and views of the mountain. Would not think twice about rebooking. Thank you all!
4.9
Annual winter trip
Beautiful property with ample space for a large group and all the amenities you would look for.
4.9
Summer visit
Replace the carpets and improve the linens and towels and we will be back!
4.9
Bill
Great spot, good location, all the extras, glad it was pet friendly, but carpets need replacing badly, and the towels and sheets are worn and dated.
4.9
Yellowstone family vacation
This home was absolutely perfect for our family of 12. Six adults and six children ranging in ages 9-14.
Beautiful views and very peaceful.
The kids enjoyed the lower level while the adults lounged on the upper level and deck. We had a great time in the area.
Definitely will try and come back!!
4.9
Stay with Teens
What an amazing view!! This is the perfect property to connect with family while enjoying nature, a hot tube and an amazing game room. Perfect for teens and younger kids! They even allow dogs!!
4.9
Cozy and spacious!
Had a wonderfully relaxing holiday with our family in this large log home! Location was perfect on a quiet road with great views of Big Sky Ski Area and Lone Peak. Plenty of space in this home for everyone to find a quiet spot. House was well equipped with everything needed, including board games, pool table etc and a clean and relaxing hot tub on the deck. Kitchen had plenty of pots and pans and dishes. The outdoor grill was a great asset to our holiday meals. The fireplace gave us just the ambiance desired on a winter's night. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we will be back! Thank You!!
4.9
Great ski home
Location and amenities were stellar.
4.9
Great time
Awesome view and property
4.9
Amazing
This was a wonderful home. It exceeded expectations. We were there to ski so we appreciated that the ski resort was just a 5 minute drive. Don't hesitate to rent this home. You will enjoy the comofort, the ease and the beautiful views.
4.9
Big Sky Cardinal Sanctuary
Big Sky Cardinal Sanctuary was a wonderful home to rent while we were skiing at Big Sky. It was convenient, spacious, and accommodating. It had a ll the amenities -- hot tub, sauna, grille, Direct TV,, and great kitchen. A perfect spot for a great week. Thanks.
4.9
Big Sky Perfection
Cardinal Sanctuary well exceeded our big sky expecatations!! The house was perfect
for our group of friends and we took advantage of everything the house had to offer. From afternoon soaks in the hot tub to late night popcorn and movies this place felt like home. Try drinking your morning coffee looking directly up Lone Peak and not feelinf blessed. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful place with us and we hope to be back soon!!!
4.9
Amazing!!!
Excellent chalet with all the amenities!!!
Easy 5 Star Rating!!!.....⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.9
Perfect place for large groups and close to ski mountain
The house was a 3 minute drive from the mountain base. Was great for our large group for sleeping, cooking, sitting, playing games, etc.
The hot tub was perfect after a day on the slopes and fit a large group. Multiple fire places & lots of fire wood was great. Pool table and other games. Absolutely loved the place.
4.9
Beautifully Serene
This home is centrally located between the Big Sky ski slopes and Yellowstone National Park. It can be used for family reunions (sleeps 14) or small weddings on the balcony overlooking the mountain. We were there for spring break and witnessed the first few days of spring and an beautiful snow fall which made the skiers happy. At night we went into Big Sky for some wonderful meals and finished up in the huge covered hot tub looking out on the starry sky. The home's large glass windows look out on the mountain and a small stream where you can often see moose. It has every amenity that you could want including an outdoor gas grill and fire pit. We highly recommend this property and will definitely return.
4.9
Sioux Road
Fantastic place and location. Every amenity you could want. Great hiking and sightseeing. Only an hour from Yellowstone. Great food. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend.
4.9
Beautiful cabin~Wonderful time
We were super happy with this beautiful home. The house was perfectly set up for a group of most any size. We had 10 in our party and had teenage children and younger ones as well. All were very happy with the house and had plenty of room. They really enjoyed the pool table and hot tub. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and spacious. We loved the deck and the view. We enjoyed a day of zip lining and whitewater rafting both within minutes of the cabin. 3 other days we made the trip to Yellowstone to take in all of the parks beauty as well. On our last day we were pleasantly surprised to wake up to moose in the front yard next to the beaver pond. We would love a return visit some day.
4.9
A little slice of heaven
We were seeking a place which could accomodate a large family and also had a beautiful view. We found it here. In fact, no one wanted to leave. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay. We awoke every morning with a spectacular view of the mountains. We were able to see some wildlife but, the kids wished there were more. Of course, there were some things that need to be fixed and hopefully these will get addressed but this is to be expected. I would not recommend this cabin for anyone with a disability or who requires assistance to walk. The cabin sits down off of the street which requires one to go down multiple stairs to reach the entrance. Unfortunately, we did feel misinformed regarding what was offered along with our stay. We were informed that we would reciece a free entrance to Yellowstone unfortunately, once we got there we were informed that they stopped doing this in the Spring. If you are looking for a place to relax with your family and have breathtaking scenery this place is for you.
4.9
Perfect in every way!
This property has it all! Stunning views of Lone Mountain, a meadow, and a beaver pond from both the upper and lower decks. A porch swing, barbecue, outdoor gas fire pit for making s'mores, hot tub, and sauna. The bedrooms are nicely decorated and the beds super comfortable. The bathrooms spacious with beautiful tile work. The house and property have several different areas to play games or visit so you can gather all together or find a place to just be by yourself for a bit if you want to. Plenty of TV's if you just can't resist your favorite show, but we didn't watch any when we were there because there is so much else to do. The kitchen is well supplied for cooking up your favorite meal if you want to eat in. Too warm for us to have one, but there is also indoor fireplaces with all the needed supplies to have a lovely fire inside when it is chilly.
We took advantage of several of the local hikes, as well as white water rafting and zip lining. The wildflowers were blooming everywhere, and so many streams and rivers are in the area to enjoy.
It was an easy 50 minute drive to Yellowstone-we went two different days and saw most of the park. Bozeman is also not far, and we want to visit some of the cute small towns in the area when we visit next time.
4.9
Wonderful Family Experience!!
What a beautiful place!! We couldn't have asked for a better 'fit' for our vacation needs... this cabin truly has it all: beautiful kitchen, 2 fireplaces, 2-story deck, sauna, hot tub, pool table, dart board, board games, and a GREAT mountain view!! It is a very short drive (probably 2 min.) to Big Sky Resort. The kitchen is even stocked with some necessities! The kitchen/dining/living room were all open - which is perfect for a large group gathering & meal sharing. We wanted to take our little guys sledding... which there is not a real spot for at the resort... BUT all we had to do was walk out our front door. The cabin is built into the side of a hill/mountain, so we were able to sled right at the cabin. There is also a groomed trail a little ways down the road, that apparently takes you to the mountain for skiing. We had 9 people staying - could easily have accommodated 4-5 more people. There is a loft upstairs with a queen size bed & futon (not a lot of privacy). On the main level there is a master bedroom (w/ king size bed) & it's own bathroom. There is also a 2nd bedroom with a queen size bed & a main bath. Downstairs, there is a bedroom with a queen size bed & a 2nd bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds & there is a separate bathroom (with sauna). WONDERFUL experience - would definitely do it again!!
4.9
Unbeatable!
This cabin truly has it all. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted with warmth and a home-like atmosphere. All of the furnishings and decorations are well designed to make you feel as comfortable as possible. If that is not enough, the view out of the giant windows or from the huge two story deck will serve to inspire and relax you with every viewing. With the open floor plan of the living room, loft, and kitchen area, the house provides a great gathering space for friends and family to share meals, play games, and simply enjoy each other's company. The location of this cabin can not be beat in the neighborhood. It is extremely close (walkable) to the ski village, but still maintains a wilderness feeling with a large backyard (complete with beaver pond!), and plenty of tree shelter to isolate you from the neighbors.
The amenities are also simply perfect. The two-story deck is complete with porch swing, fire pit, foosball table, and hot tub. Indoors there are plenty of comfy beds, an electronic dart board, Wii system, pool table, sauna, and two beautiful fireplaces. Every aspect is well maintained and in good working order. The kitchen is also worth mentioning. Not only is the kitchen are beautiful, but is is fully stocked with every pot, pan, utensil, and kitchen appliance you could need. I am certain you could easily cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in that kitchen and only have to provide the food!
I simply can not wait until my next visit!
4.9
This was our second vacation with Big Sky Vacation Rentals and we really appreciate and recommend them highly. They strive to make your every need, want or wish a priority.
Our family of 11 gathered for a week in this well appointed cabin for a wedding celebration. It was located close to the wedding site, Huntley Lodge, and offered us lots of fun things to do while in Big Sky. The cabin was described very accurately and had recently remodeled the outside deck, what a wonderful place to relax in the hot tub, enjoy the fire pit or just sit taking in all the beautiful scenery and visits from many wild creatures including a moose that spent the day grazing the field outside the cabin!
If you have kids they will love love love the pool table, popcorn machine, dart board, Wii and all the games and puzzles provided. We really loved the fireplace upstairs on those cool crisp mornings in August(yes I said August!) and they had everything(wood, fire starters and lighters) we needed to enjoy them.
A small issue for us was the property has multiple set of stairs both inside and outside so we do not recommend this property for anyone with mobility issues or toddlers learning to navigate stairs.
So if your coming to Big Sky just pack a bag and everything else is already here!
4.9
Wonderful cabin
This was our second vacation with Big Sky Vacation Rentals and we really appreciate and recommend them highly. They strive to make your every need, want or wish a priority.
Our family of 11 gathered for a week in this well appointed cabin for a wedding celebration. It was located close to the wedding site, Huntley Lodge, and offered us lots of fun things to do while in Big Sky. The cabin was described very accurately and had recently remodeled the outside deck, what a wonderful place to relax in the hot tub, enjoy the fire pit or just sit taking in all the beautiful scenery and visits from many wild creatures including a moose that spent the day grazing the field outside the cabin!
If you have kids they will love love love the pool table, popcorn machine, dart board, Wii and all the games and puzzles provided. We really loved the fireplace upstairs on those cool crisp mornings in August(yes I said August!) and they had everything(wood, fire starters and lighters) we needed to enjoy them.
A small issue for us was the property has multiple set of stairs both inside and outside so we do not recommend this property for anyone with mobility issues or toddlers learning to navigate stairs.
So if your coming to Big Sky just pack a bag and everything else is already here!
4.9
We spent time at this beautiful property in June of 2014. The new construction
at the rear of the house included a large hot tub, 5 foot swing, and fire pit.
We enjoyed the fire pit very much on those cool summer evenings!!
The morning views from the deck always included wildlife and the naturally flowing
water was amazing. We took the short hike to the falls. While driving through the
surrounding areas we stopped for many photos of the mountains. The trip to
Yellowstone Park made for an awesome day....such natural beauty!!
I enjoyed the golf course and even scored a birdie! I hope to play there again
on our next visit. We will definitely be visiting this home in the future!!
Big Sky Vacation Rentals took care of any needs we had. They even showed
us around the house upon our arrival.
4.9
We thoroughly enjoyed Sioux Roadhouse 7. The house is very spacious with 2 wonderful decks that look out on a charming pond. The brand new hot tub was a relaxing place to unwind after a trip to Yellowstone or nearby Big Sky. All the people Managing Big Sky rentals were very helpful and friendly. The master bedroom had a fantastic shower with 2 shower heads that felt so good and had a lovely stone background. The downstairs was nice and cool where we played pool and made popcorn in the large old fashioned free standing popcorn maker supplied with buttered popcorn. You can't get much better than this in Big Sky Country!! Try out Lake Lavinsky 1/2 mile away, buy their 5 day Adventure package to paddle board, canoe, kayake, rock climb for $59. Also, check out nearby Ousel Falls, they are beautiful. We ate at the Gallatin River Roadhouse Grill, fun atmosphere and tasty chicken dinner with corn, beans, 3 pieces of chicken, coleslaw, and corn on the cob for $7! Don't miss Yellowstone where there are so many wonderful waterfalls, geysers, and natural wonders. We had a fantastic vacation only heightened by this wonderful house and Lone Mountain view.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Big Sky?
The average price for a rental in Big Sky is R 11,819 per night. This rental is R 18,352 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: MVC Cardinal Sanctuary - Pet Friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Big Sky Vacation Rentals: MVC Cardinal Sanctuary - Pet Friendly! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Big Sky Vacation Rentals: MVC Cardinal Sanctuary - Pet Friendly!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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