There are so many things to think about as you plan your vacation to Montana, especially now with the Coronavirus impacting these decisions. Let us help and ease the process by answering general frequently asked questions below. We’ve adjusted some of our practices and policies to best suit our guests and employees during these times.
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NEW! Reservations made on or after 6.17.2020 are eligible for a 100% refund if canceled 2 days prior to arrival.
We are protected by Master Cancel which removes the stress and worry from booking your next vacation rental. You can cancel up to and including 2 days before the check in date. Master Cancel’s flexible terms & conditions allow you to book with confidence, knowing that if you cancel for unforeseen circumstances, we will refund you in full.
If your reservation was made prior to 6.17.2020, please refer to the cancellation policy outlined in your vacation rental agreement, as that is the policy that will apply.
Yes, we strongly encourage guests to purchase our Rental Guardian Travel Insurance to protect against any unforeseen circumstances that would prevent you from enjoying your Montana vacation.
Reasons to purchase Travel Insurance:
Stay Montana has enhanced protocols of our already highest standards for cleanliness during these times:
Stay Montana Professional Cleaning Standards
Stay Montana is proud to join Visit Big Sky in the Montana Aware effort to encourage responsible travel in Montana. At Stay Montana, safety is our number one priority for guests and Montana locals. We’re proud that Montana remains open, welcoming visitors, and we want to be sure everyone is following safe travel best practices to ensure your safety and to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Check here for more information: Visit MT Montana Aware.
Big Sky Resort
Opening day is November 26, 2020 and closing day is April 18, 2021. View details on Big Sky Resort’s Winter Operations or for info on Winter Activities visit the Big Sky Resort Winter Activities page.
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Opening day is December 10, 2020 and closing day is April 11, 2021. For more info view the Whitefish Mountain Resort Winter Activities page.
Yes! Big Sky lift tickets are for sale online now and we strongly recommend buying Big Sky lift tickets ahead of time! The Resort announced once lift tickets are sold out online for a particular day, they will also be unavailable at the ticket window.
Our properties all provide 24 hour self-check-in with smart locks or lockboxes. We also conduct virtual home orientations with in home tablets or a guest app. Our property managers and concierge team is also available 24 hours a day for further assistance.
Check-in instructions will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. Our instructions give you directions to the home and the lock code to access your home. Our check-in time is 4:00 pm, if you would like an early check-in our concierge can assist with your request.
Our check-out time is 10:00 am. If you are interested in a late check-out our concierge can assist with your request 48 hours prior to departure or you can request it on your in property tablet.
Yes, all our properties charge a cleaning fee for each guest stay. If the home has a private hot tub, the cleaning fee includes a drain, clean and fill for the hot tub. This service is completed between each guest.
We also offer guests staying between 7-30 days a mid-stay cleaning option at a reduced cost. Please reach out to the concierge to request this service or you can do so on your in property tablet.
For extended stays of 31 days or longer, a required mid-stay cleaning fee will be automatically applied at time of booking. This cleaning will be scheduled with you and the concierge around the 31st day of your stay.
All our homes are furnished with paper towels, toilet paper, tissue, dish soap, dishwasher soap, garbage bags, new sponge, and laundry detergent. In addition to the home supplies, we provide travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames shampoo, conditioner & soap in each bathroom.
No, all our homes provide professionally laundered towels and sheets for your stay.
We do have a select few of our homes that are dog-friendly, allowing one dog. You can find these homes using the dog friendly search filters on our website. Our concierge team will collect information about your dog shortly after booking. We do not allow puppies (under 1 year old), aggressive breeds or other animals (cats, etc.).
Our goal is to provide an amazing Montana experience and in addition to providing information on our vacation homes, our concierge will assist guests with any vacation planning needs. On a daily basis our team is assisting with restaurant recommendations, dinner reservations, fly fishing, snowmobiling, Yellowstone or Glacier National Park tours, lift tickets, ski rentals, dog sledding, rafting, horseback riding and so much more.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) services all our destinations.
Bigfork/Flathead Valley is most easily accessed through Missoula International Airport (MSO) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell.
Montana is a Big Sky Country and the best way to explore all its beauty is to have your own car. We do recommend a 4wd vehicle in the winter and guests of Big Sky do have several shuttle options if your preference is not to drive.
We do have pack-n-play cribs, high chairs, and air mattresses available for our guests to rent. Please contact your concierge for availability and pricing.
We’re sorry, our vacation rental homes are not able to accommodate RV, camper or trailer parking. Please let us know if you need assistance finding parking for a large vehicle and we will do our best to help. RVs may not be occupied while parked on-site.
