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Taylor & Mark

July 8, 2017 • Big Sky, MT

Taylor & Mark

July 8, 2017 • Big Sky, MT

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Airport

The nearest airport is Bozeman's Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), located about 1h15 from the Sugar Chalet. Often you will need to transfer in Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, or Chicago to get to BZN. There is not a public transportation option to get you from Bozeman to Big Sky, so you'll either need to rent a car or take a shuttle.


Car Rental

There are a number of car rental companies based at the airport and all have very reasonable prices. It's generally your best bet, especially if you have more than one person with you.


Taxi / Shuttle Service

Unfortunately, there are not as many options for shuttles. To get to Big Sky, Karst Stage and Big Sky Taxi offer private car and shared shuttle services. Their prices are pretty high, and we strongly suggest renting a car instead.

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Sugar Chalet (google map link here) is located in Cowboy Heaven, which is a part of Moonlight Basin. Moonlight Basin is a secluded ski area within Big Sky, located at a higher altitude (the house is at 8,000 feet!). There are many housing options in Big Sky, from private residences, to cowboy cabins, to ski lodges. Our wholehearted recommendation is to stay in a private home in Moonlight Basin, as those homes have the best views, full kitchens, outdoor hot tubs, and are within walking distance to the Sugar Chalet.

We have hand-picked a few homes very nearby to the Sugar Chalet that are available to rent. The homes tend to rent for $280 - 500 per night and sleep 6 - 15 people, great for families or people who'd like to stay together. They are listed in order from closest to farthest (though all still within walking distance). If you don't feel like cooking, but still want to stay in a house, there are plenty of restaurants on the mountain and private chefs available for hire for the duration of your stay. Please feel free to get in touch with Taylor and Mark with questions or help booking.

For those of you who would prefer to stay elsewhere, on the day of the ceremony there is some parking close by. We've listed some fun alternatives (glamping tents, dude ranches, etc) below.


Note: please let Taylor and Mark know if you've booked one of the homes below so we can keep this list up to date with available housing.

Also Note: prices below are estimates and some of the homes may not be available to rent this far in advance. They'll likely show as "unavailable" until November 2016, but if you have a specific home in mind, we can book directly through the housing coordinator. Let Taylor know and she can help coordinate.


Luxury Suite 1A (link) Sleeps 8, 3 bed, 3.5 bath @ $334 / night

Luxury Suite 1D (link) Sleeps 8 (+sofa sleeper), 4 bed, 4.5 bath @ $596 / night

7 Mountain Home Road (link) Sleeps 10, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

42 Cowboy Heaven Road (link) Sleeps 9, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

1 Shadow Ridge (link) Sleeps 12, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $338 / night

1 Hidden Trail (link) Sleeps 9, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $338 / night

9 Indian Summer (link) Sleeps 13, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

7 Happy Trails (link) Sleeps 12, 3 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

Alpine Meadows 5A (link) Sleeps 8, 4 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

Alpine Meadows 5B (link) Sleeps 8, 4 bed, 4.5 bath @ $325 / night

Silvertip 4 (link) Sleeps 3, 3 bed, 3 bath @ $299 / night

Luxury Suite 7B (link) Sleeps 13 (+ sofa sleeper), 5 bed, 5.5 bath @ $499 / night



How to Book

Vacation Big Sky (link)

The most local way to book, this site has the best selection of private homes for rent in Moonlight Basin. We also can put you in touch with one of the guys who runs the site who can help you book directly.

Moonlight Basin Website (link)

Moonlight Basin is a tight knit community that focuses on personalization. To find accommodations this route, you'll need to email them at memberservices@moonlightbasin.com or call them at 406.995.7618. Just tell them you'll be in town for Taylor Conophy and Mark Bruno's wedding and they'll take great care of you!

Big Sky Website (link)

Big Sky offers another source of accommodations, though not as personalized. You can use their website to find exactly what you're looking for.

VRBO (link)

Vacation Rental By Owner is similar to Airbnb without the focus on meeting locals. There are some fantastic finds in Big Sky and the Conophys have used VRBO as far as Costa Rica.

Airbnb (link)

Airbnb, for those of you who don't know, is a great tool to help guests find homes to stay with. You can search for entire homes or rooms within a home if, for example, you're traveling by yourself and want to get to know some of the locals. Mark and Taylor have not only used Airbnb countless times from DC to Vietnam, but are also hosts in NYC. It's a great way to meet people and get fantastic local suggestions on restaurants, or in Montana's case, local hikes, ski runs, etc.


Accommodation Alternatives

Lone Mountain Ranch (http://www.lonemountainranch.com/)

The Huntley (https://bigskyresort.com/plan-a-trip/lodging-in-big-sky-montana/huntley-lodge)

The Summit (https://bigskyresort.com/plan-a-trip/lodging-in-big-sky-montana/summit-at-big-sky)

320 Ranch (http://www.320ranch.com/)