Traveler Reviews for Cowboy Heaven Derringer Cabin
Family Vacation
Misti Davis, Texas
Review Submitted August 17, 2011 | Date of Stay July 26, 2011
We had a great time! Very convenient to many activities we enjoyed such as rafting, horseback riding, and Yellowstone, but at the same time very quiet and relaxing. The cabin was the perfect size for our family of four. We would highly recommend this vacation spot to our friends and family. Great escape from the scorching Texas summer! We look forward to coming back next year!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Couple from Minneapolis for a week in mid-July
Mark Westberg Minneapolis
Review Submitted July 31, 2011 | Date of Stay July 16, 2011
Couldn't have been better. The property was in excellent shape. Sitting in the hot tub every evening gazing upon the Spanish Peaks was incredible. Management team ran a tight ship all questions were answered and everything went fine. The description of the property was accurate. The cabin was clean. Do your grocery shopping in Bozeman or Belgrade because understandably prices are quite high on the mountain. You might as well buy some bear spray in town because everyone will tell you it is a must. Not much happening down in Big Sky. If you want more people and a night life try Jackson Hole. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great value in the Big Sky area.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great Time
Donald M Johnson, Minnesota
Review Submitted April 5, 2011 | Date of Stay March 20, 2011
My wife and two teenage boys stayed for week over spring break. Had a great time and the cabin was a perfect ski-in/out convenience. The management staff was very responsive - met us shortly after we got there to go over everything. Also midweek brought us more supplies that were needed. Hot tub on porch was fantastic. Only issue was the TV in the living room was very small but not a big deal. This was our 3rd trip to Big Sky/Moonlight. In prior trips we stayed at hotel over in Big Sky area. Never again after experiencing this ski-in/out cabin.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Awesome Property
Ben Kuchel, King, NC
Review Submitted March 25, 2011 | Date of Stay March 5, 2011
Beautiful views, well appointed, clean, terrific ski access to either Big Sky or Moonlight. Everything as advertised with perfect service from the management staff. We will stay there
again! We have skied all over the West...Colorado, Utah, California, B.C., Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, etc...this is one of the best properties we have ever rented for four to six people or less. It was perfect for my wife and I for a week...wished we could have stayed longer!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Family Ski Vacation
Charles Burg, Michigan
Review Submitted September 21, 2011 | Date of Stay February 21, 2011
My wife, mother, and two children ages 10 and 8 stayed for a week during the kid’s winter break in late February 2011. The cabin was amazing. Everything was as advertise. We were able to ski from the front porch down to the Moonlight lodge each morning via a groomed access trail. Then, we could easily access both the Moonlight Basin and Big Sky ski resorts. When we were ready for a break, we simply skied back to the cabin. Skiing at Moonlight Basin and Big Sky is highly recommended. Together the two resorts join to provide an unmatched skiing experience. The snow, the mountain, and the variety of terrain available at these two resorts are amazing. The private hot tub was great, and the views of the Spanish Peaks from the cabin’s porch were terrific. The Big Sky mountain village is only a short drive away, and further down the mountain are additional shops and grocery stores. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended as we received approximately 30” of snow during our visit. On the last day of our stay, we left the cabin and drove to Yellowstone for a winter snow coach tour of the park and Old Faithful.
Staying at the Cowboy Heaven cabin helped make our vacation unforgettable, and we highly recommend the property.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Winter Weekend
Amy Craig, Montana
Review Submitted March 3, 2011 | Date of Stay February 17, 2011
We had a wonderful time skiing at Moonlight Basin. The cabin was cute, cozy and well maintained. The location of the cabin made ski in/ski out a must have from now on for us. We loved the convenience of being able to stop by the cabin for a quick lunch or to warm up. We would love to stay here again.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Ski-in. Ski-out. Redefined!
Marci Veale, Greenville, SC
Review Submitted February 23, 2011 | Date of Stay February 5, 2011
Standing on this cabin's front porch, I immediately realized, "ski-in/ ski-out" would never be the same. 6 steps off the porch and you are on a groomed connector run. Look up from that beautiful snow and you have limitless views of the Spanish Peaks. The cabin's TRUE ski-in/ski-out convenience spoiled us; skiing-in for a fireside lunch was easier than packing an on-mountain lunch...and immensely more relaxing. Leaving in the morning was a dream. Get dressed. Pop on toasty warm boots. Lock the door. Click in skis and go. Really - That Simple. A nice little cabin-dotted groomer warmed up our legs; SUBSTANTIALLY more fun than warming up my legs walking crowded pavement just to get to a gondola. The cabin itself was great. The interior is relaxed mountain chic. Translated: all family room furniture will suck you in with high nap potential. The kitchen was well outfitted for a week of in-cabin cooking. Vaulted ceilings throughout really did a great job of giving an overall airy, contemporary feel. Warm tones and exceptional thermostat coverage kept it cozy. Undoubtedly though, it was the hot tub that won my skier heart. 5 feet out the front door awaits covered, steamy nirvana. Après-ski was never better.
Spectacular mountain peaks filled the view. An ongoing, serious daily lift ride topic was, "Which Reigns Supreme: The Ski-In Soak, The Sunset Soak OR The Snowy Night Soak".
Discuss amongst yourselves. Customer service was a real feature with this rental, too. It was delightful to work with professionals who have exacting standards with their properties. Everything from booking to arrival was effortless. Wifi signal was great all week (laptops and iphones). An additional nice touch was the cleared parking and walkways. I am so glad that we rented here. I had complacently accepted further and further distances being defined as "ski-in/ ski-out"; that ended at Cowboy Heaven. I have never returned from a ski trip feeling so relaxed. Moonlight Basin offered nice terrain for all types. Zero lift lines. Empty runs. Fresh snow for DAYS. And, again, all this just steps from this cabin's front porch. Add amazing views. And that hot tub. It added up to a trip like no other for us.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Perfect location
Simon Dubreuil, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Review Submitted February 14, 2011 | Date of Stay January 28, 2011
This property was perfect for our stay. Ski in/Ski out with beautiful views of the mountain relaxing in the spa. All the amenities you could ask for and a great staff service on top of
everything to make sure all of our needs we're meet. I highly recommend it and we are surely renting the same place the next time we come back to this beautiful area.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Awesome cabin on the mountain!!
Luke Couch, Georgia
Review Submitted January 30, 2011 |Date of Stay January 20, 2011
If you've never done ski-in/out, you'll be very spoiled after renting this cabin. Its right in the middle of Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and just a 3-4 minute ski down to the Moonlight lodge for some good breakfast before you hit the slopes! You're only worry is catching the Iron Horse or Pony Express lift by 4PM so you can ski up to the front porch and watch an amazing sunset in the hot tub. I almost forgot to mention that the property manager is great to work with and will help you find your way around Big Sky too!
Rating: 5 out of 5
A slice of Heaven in Big Sky, Montana
Karolyn and Dan Berkiel, IL
Review Submitted February 9, 2011 | Date of Stay January 10, 2011
We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Big Sky, Montana starting with Kirsten and her staff at Big Sky Vacation Rentals. They were extremely helpful and accommodating and made us feel like home. They were very responsive to our questions and provided us with valuable information to make our travels and stay in Montana a vacation to remember. The cabin in Cowboy Heaven was so quaint and cozy with spectacular views and awesome skiing. It had all the conveniences of home. We will definitely be back.
Rating: 5 out of 5