Big Sky Vacation Rentals

What Big Sky Vacation Rentals does

Big Sky Vacation Rentals is a privately held, locally owned vacation rental and property management company headquartered in Big Sky, Montana, operating since 2010 with 11-50 employees. The company manages 125+ luxury vacation properties across Big Sky and Moonlight Basin neighborhoods (Mountain Village, Meadow Village, Powder Ridge, Spanish Peaks) and serves primarily high-end leisure travelers — ski vacationers seeking ski-in/ski-out access to Big Sky Resort's 5,800 acres, families and groups booking multi-bedroom homes, summer travelers visiting nearby Yellowstone National Park, and pet owners. The offering is structured in two tiers: a standard luxury portfolio of cabins, condos, chalets, and custom homes (2-7 bedrooms), and the Platinum Collection, a 47-property premium sub-brand with elevated amenities such as private hot tubs, commercial-grade boot dryers, gaming systems, and spa robes.

The technology stack is operationally focused rather than AI-driven: a direct-to-consumer booking platform at bookbigsky.com, keyless entry systems with automated check-in codes issued 10 days pre-arrival, in-house tablet computers linked to the office via chat for guest communication, QR-coded property information sheets, a Track HS owner portal for property owner self-service, Google Maps integration for directions, and real-time mountain cameras. The company makes money through two streams: transaction fees on nightly vacation rental bookings (with a 20% booking deposit and balance due 60 days prior to arrival, plus per-stay cleaning fees) and professional services fees from full-service property management for owners. Pricing varies by property based on bedrooms, bathrooms, location (ski-in/ski-out commands premium), and amenities, with a strict cancellation policy (full refund within 48 hours of booking; full refund less 5% service fee if cancelled 60+ days prior; no refund inside 60 days).

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with no apparent OTA or third-party marketplace dependency, supplemented by a preferred-partner referral network (Ski Butlers, Ship Skis, A to Z Chauffeurs, Montana Chef, Big Sky Delivery Service, Montana Whitewater, Mi Pueblito, Christy Sports) that provides reciprocal traffic and bundled guest discounts. The company markets via its website, an active blog, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X), email newsletters, and a 2025 'Best of Big Sky' community award. No funding rounds, institutional investors, M&A activity, or leadership disclosures are present in the source data.

Name

Big Sky Vacation Rentals

Legal name

Big Sky Vacation Rentals

Website

https://bookbigsky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Sky Vacation Rentals is a privately held, locally owned vacation rental and property management company in Big Sky, Montana, managing 125+ luxury properties (including a 47-property Platinum Collection) for leisure travelers seeking ski-in/ski-out access, family/group accommodations, and Yellowstone basecamps, distributed via direct booking on bookbigsky.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Services

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Accommodation (721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (THAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Luxury Chalets & Ski-In/Ski-Out Homes (THAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Vacation rental services
• Luxury property management
• Ski-in ski-out lodging
• Mountain cabin rentals
• Guest concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Big Sky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Bookings: Nightly rental fees for luxury vacation properties including condos, cabins, and luxury homes. Payment structure includes 20% deposit at booking and balance due 60 days prior to arrival. Additional cleaning fees based on property size are charged per stay.
2. Property Management Services: Property management services for property owners, including property maintenance, guest services, and rental management through their Property Management division

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big Sky Vacation Rentals manages and rents 125+ luxury vacation properties in Big Sky and Moonlight Basin, Montana, including cabins, condos, chalets, custom homes, and townhomes ranging from 2-7 bedrooms. The portfolio spans four primary neighborhoods (Mountain Village, Moonlight Basin, Meadow Village, Powder Ridge), with 78+ ski-in/ski-out options and a premium Platinum Collection of 47 homes offering upgraded amenities. The company also provides property management services to homeowners and concierge guest services.

Product overview

Big Sky Vacation Rentals operates a vacation rental platform featuring two tiers: the core Standard Vacation Rentals portfolio (125+ luxury properties including cabins, condos, chalets, custom homes, and townhomes in 2-7 bedroom configurations) and the premium Platinum Collection (47 properties with elevated amenities like private hot tubs, gaming systems, and commercial-grade boot dryers). Additional services include guest concierge support, shipping services, and live mountain cameras. Properties span Mountain Village, Moonlight Basin, Meadow Village, and Powder Ridge neighborhoods, with ski-in/ski-out options throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Platinum Collection: A hand-picked portfolio of premium vacation rental homes featuring luxury amenities including private hot tubs, spa robes, premium kitchen appliances, smart TVs, gaming systems, sound systems, commercial-grade boot dryers, and guest welcome gifts.

Products and services

• Standard Vacation Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star guest experience as evidenced by testimonials from repeat customers dating back to 2007
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ski ButlerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred partner for ski and snowboard rental delivery. Guests receive 15% discount when booking through Big Sky Vacation Rentals. Equipment is professionally tuned and waxed before delivery directly to rental homes with extra boots to ensure perfect fit.
• A to Z ChauffeursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBig Sky's best transportation option offering 10% discount for BSVR guests for airport transfers and local transportation.
• Montana ChefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate in-home catering with Chef Jeff Brauer. Special discount available for BSVR guests.
• Big Sky Delivery ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery delivery and concierge services offering 10% discount for BSVR guests.
• Montana Whitewater Rafting CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred outdoor sports company offering 10% discount on whitewater rafting adventures for BSVR guests.
• Mi Pueblito Taco BusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthentic Mexican street food grab-and-go option in Big Sky for BSVR guests.
• Christy SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor gear retailer partnership for equipment needs.
• Ship SkiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted shipping service partner for ski and luggage shipping. Partners with UPS and FedEx for reliable services at lower rates with $500 insurance included. Delivery from office to rental home is complimentary for guests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Airbnb is the dominant online travel marketplace for short-term rentals, including the full Big Sky region. While not a property manager itself, it competes directly with BSVR by enabling self-managing homeowners to bypass professional managers — the primary disintermediation threat against BSVR's inventory.
• VRBO: VRBO is a major short-term rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group covering vacation homes including ski destinations. It is an indirect competitor to BSVR that competes for both guests and the property-owner relationship that supplies BSVR's managed inventory.

Direct peers

• SkyRun Vacation Rentals: SkyRun is a vacation rental management company with a portfolio concentrated in mountain and ski destinations across North America. It offers full-service property management and a direct booking platform — a structurally similar business model to BSVR, with analogous mountain-market positioning.
• iTrip Vacations: iTrip Vacations is a full-service vacation rental property management franchise operating across multiple leisure destinations in the U.S. Like BSVR, it manages properties on behalf of owners and provides direct booking services with local teams, focusing on similar mid-sized leisure markets.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: TurnKey is a full-service vacation rental manager emphasizing professionally cleaned, technology-enabled stays with local field teams. Like BSVR, it combines an in-house operations layer, owner-side management, and direct guest bookings — a comparable business model targeting similar luxury leisure destinations.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a vacation rental management company that combines professional property management with a tech-driven booking platform. It targets owners in popular U.S. leisure destinations — including mountain ski towns — operating a model directly analogous to BSVR's full-service management plus direct booking approach.
• Vacasa: Vacasa is the largest U.S. full-service vacation rental management company, providing professional property management and booking services across hundreds of destinations. Like BSVR, it manages properties on behalf of owners, runs a consumer-facing booking site, and offers local concierge services — directly comparable in business model, just at vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• Stay Aspen Snowmass Vacations: Stay Aspen Snowmass Vacations is a luxury ski-destination property management and vacation rental company operating in Aspen, Colorado. While focused on a different mountain market, its business model — luxury alpine property management with direct booking — is structurally analogous to BSVR's Big Sky operation.
• Jackson Hole Resort Lodging: Jackson Hole Resort Lodging is a Wyoming-based vacation rental and property management company serving the Jackson Hole ski destination. Like BSVR, it focuses on luxury alpine lodging with direct booking, providing a regional benchmark for similar mountain market operations.

Emerging players

• RedAwning: RedAwning is a vacation rental distribution platform that represents professionally managed properties across multiple destinations. It expands the reach of inventory similar to BSVR's by aggregating them onto a single consumer-facing channel, representing an adjacent commercial model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bigskyvacations
• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigskyvacations
• Pinterestpinterest.com/bsvr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-sky-vacation-rentals

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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