Mountain Ember

Soak in a bubbling hot tub with the Rockies fanning out before you – this townhouse makes it easy to forget the rest of the world exists. Inside, soaring ceilings and a wood-burning stone fireplace anchor the great room, where walls of windows frame those same mountain views. When the sun goes down, the lower-level wet bar is ideal for après-ski drinks before retreating to the home cinema and its 100-inch screen. Big Sky Town Center is a five-minute drive, with the slopes twenty-five minutes away.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the office space.
* You'll need a car to make the most of your stay – and a four-wheel drive vehicle is required in the winter months. There's parking for up to four cars, with two spaces in the garage and two on the driveway.
* The living and dining areas are upstairs, while the three king guest suites and the lower-level lounge are on the floor below – socialising and mealtimes will mean moving between levels regularly.
* There may be some construction noise in the area during your stay. Local authorities and homeowners are carrying out ongoing improvements to infrastructure and amenities – your host can give you the latest details before you arrive.
* A starter set of essentials – soap, paper products, dish and laundry detergent, towels, and similar basics – is provided on arrival. Once those run out, you'll need to pick up your own supplies locally.