Lone Mountain Ranch

We had a wonderful time at Lone Mountain Ranch! It was a real Montana experience that made us feel like locals. Instead of standard hotel rooms, you stay in beautiful log cabins that are cozy, quiet, and a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. Being able to reconnect with nature was such a treat, and even though it's only a few minutes from the heart of Big Sky & Big Sky Resort, the ranch still feels tucked away and private. The staff is incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay one of a kind. The food is 5-star across the board. The best part was the Omakase dinner at the Auric Room; all ranch guests get a pass to the club, so definitely don't skip that. The quality and the whole vibe there were outstanding. The service is sharp and the setting is unbeatable!

Very disappointed with our stay here. It didn't help that there was no snow at the resort itself so we could not cross country ski, it was a giant mud pit with loud ATV vehicles running around to bring people back and forth. In our cabin - Grayling - we felt like we were in a fishbowl - the ATV's go right past the windows. Also Grayling cabin was connected to Rainbow cabin and when our neighbors returned, we could hear every word they said. The Horn & Cantle restaurant was good - but overpriced. We had a nice dinner but For $1800 a night your stay should at least include breakfast. Our breakfast burritos were $100. I was able to go snowshoeing with a guide, which was a good experience. But having stayed at many luxury hotels and ranches, I can tell you this one is not worth the price - we ended up leaving a day early - $1800 down the drain.

I have stayed at LMR twice now and having communicated these challenges last time with no improvement my hope is that the owners of the this property - not the management - will take notice. This is a treasured property. It is one of the only properties in Montana with exquisite rooms, no tvs and a loving staff. Housekeeping and barn staff are stand-outs in the hospitality industry. However, there are so many misses, it's hard to return. LMR has a major F&B problem and also a significant front staff problem. I assume this stems from the GM because these people are genuinely incredible - they are dying to be trained well - and yet are left in the dust. The lack of communication among the Team makes for a tepid guest experience. Brass Tacks: Breakfast is included yet it is the SAME every day. Sugary yogurt, stale bread and the same scrambled eggs. Breakfast is a major miss at LMR - it could be full of life and healthy choices with fresh juices and Montana granola and huckleberries, etc. The staff is a mess in the morning, no soul, no greetings, barely there except to give you the check where you can add a tip. The front desk. Here are the phrases we heard many times: we're short staffed, I don't know, we're not here that early ( 9 am), oh, you didn't get your coffee?, I'll get someone else to help you, I don't know the computer, you should go to Ski Butlers to get your skis (we did, they are only a delivery service so had to run around town). One of our favorite things as a couple is the Cowboy Dinner Sleigh Ride. This time it was interrupted by a very loud - and I mean very - and very drunk guest at the table behind us. Except she wasn't a guest, she was the event planner for LMR! She had helped us before with a few things, but we were surprised that she would be permitted to get that drunk on property. Communication. No one told us you could have food delivered to the cabin (imagine how much more revenue Horn would make) in the two times we've visited. No one communicated the rules of the Speakeasy. No one told Yellowstone Dog Sledding that we would be there an hour after our time for a private booking. We emailed about a few things but because this person was off for a few days, never heard back. Shouldn't there be one shared email? The ice was so bad when we were there and NONE of the walk ways were scraped clean. It's so easy to make little paths. I get it. We live in MT - it's rugged. But to and from the cabins became perilous and so easy to fix. My fervent wish is that someone comes along like my husband and teaches these eager and friendly and lovely team members about hospitality, that someone gives LMR some consistency, some rules when it comes to staff, some coherence. It would be such a shame to see this beautiful place become a mere shadow of itself which is what is happening now. Even the local purveyors mentioned to us that LMR has high staff turn-around - and this usually stems from the top. I'm sorry to have to write this review and rarely do, but I love this ranch. If the above things wouldn't bother you, by all means, book it. Nothing is cozier than the LMR cabins, the property and the good energy there. If you want breakfast go to Cowboy Coffee, don't expect the Team to be tight on much and book your own adventures. Written with love for y'all, but $12k is a lot to spend for inconsistency.

Our stay at Lone Mountain Ranch from March 6–9 was nothing short of magical. We travel frequently and have stayed at many luxury resorts around the world, but this experience stood out as one of the most authentic, warm, and memorable stays we’ve ever had. We stayed in the Bald Eagle One-Bedroom Cabin, tucked right along the creek and just a short walk from both the Horn & Cantle Restaurant and the main lodge. Waking up to the peaceful sounds of the water each morning felt incredibly special, and the cabin struck the perfect balance between rustic Montana charm and refined comfort. During our trip we skied at Big Sky Resort, enjoyed lunch at Everett’s 8800, and stopped by a few après spots on the mountain including the Iglu. But what made the trip truly unforgettable was the time we spent right at the ranch — dining at Horn & Cantle, enjoying cocktails in the Auric Room, gathering by the fire in the lodge, and celebrating with everyone at the lively Trapper’s Den cowboy après party on Saturday night. What truly makes Lone Mountain Ranch extraordinary is the people. From the moment we arrived, every team member treated us with such genuine hospitality. By the end of the weekend, it truly felt like we were among friends. Mak at the Outpost created a beautiful custom hat for my partner and even added some finishing touches to mine — such a fun and memorable experience. Menka, our concierge, curated our entire itinerary ahead of the trip and took incredible care of us throughout our stay. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail made everything seamless. We even gave her a hug goodbye when we left. Saskia at the front desk was equally wonderful, always ready to help with transportation and any day-to-day requests. Hamlet (“Hammy”), who picked us up from the airport and has been with the ranch for 30 years, shared incredible stories and knowledge about the Gallatin River Valley and Yellowstone that made our arrival feel like a personal introduction to the region. Joe at the Horn & Cantle bar was outstanding and made every evening there feel special — we wish him the best on his upcoming trip to Peru. And Robert in the Auric Room delivered such a warm and thoughtful experience that truly elevated our evenings at the ranch. There is something truly special about Lone Mountain Ranch. The setting is breathtaking, the experiences feel genuine and thoughtfully curated, and the hospitality is heartfelt in a way that is increasingly rare. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming about returning in the summer — and eventually sharing this incredible place with our family for years to come.

This place is fantastic. It's our fourth time there, and except for LMR, we virtually never vacation at the same place more than once. The XC ski trails are wonderful, the staff are so incredibly accommodating and nice, the food is wonderful, ski lessons and kid activities are wonderful, and the cabins are outstanding. For this trip my extended family of 7 (including 2 grandparents, 2 parents, and children ages 3, 7 and 10) stayed in B_K. Previously my wife and I stayed in Ouzel. Both cabins were awesome. I know it's expensive, but it really is worth it in spades!