YELP requires that reviewers award at least 1 star. At 1 star, "The Schoolhouse" is grossly…read moreoverrated. Our complaint with this cabin was its total lack of storage. There was not one closet, drawer, shelf, hook, cubbyhole, rack, hanger or space to put our belongings. Although we had booked "The Schoolhouse" for one week, we were vacationing in Montana for nine weeks and we had a carload of baggage. So we would have been forced to live out of suitcases, and to line every square inch of limited floor space with bags. The result-- a hazardous obstacle course, problematic for 72 year-olds navigating frequent nightly bathroom trips, and recovering (husband) from recent knee replacement surgery. Immediately, we attempted to contact Sarah, the owner, who was out-of-town and inaccessible by phone. We spoke to Larissa, Caretaker, who was sympathetic but had no authority to do anything. In addition, we found "The Schoolhouse" depressing. It is a cluster of shacks/"cabins" in a run-down area, facing a yard with (what looked like) rusting farm equipment. Ultimately, we opted to leave the cabin out of safety concerns. Four days later, we finally heard from Sarah. She fired off a hostile email snapping-- no refund, caveat emptor. We lost $1800, but learned a painful lesson at "The Schoolhouse." Don't stay in school! We give this rental an F.

Sarah has the most comfy and accommodating cabins for rent, and if you EVER wanted to stay near…read moreYellowstone National Park, this is the perfect location. See the park all day, or hiking the local trails, head back for a soak at Chico Hot Springs, and a nice meal there, or cook up your own freshly caught trout on the grill on the spacious back deck, you are set! We have stayed many times, and it is a quiet setting in an old mining village. And the stars at night have never been so brilliant! You'll love it!! We do!! Check her website for reservations, etc...nice pictures, too.

A favorite stop for travelers, this place has a warm, cozy vibe with Southwestern décor and a stone…read morefireplace that makes you want to settle in. The town is tiny so hopefully tourists keep the afloat. The food is excellent, with standout items like the burgers and the jalapeño cornbread. Our Yellowstone tour group ate here twice--dinner and lunch--and we were happy both times. The night we visited for dinner, a three-piece "country" band was playing and added to the fun, lively atmosphere. The wild game chili and the bison brat sandwich were absolute standouts--both were generous portions and seriously delicious. Definitely a spot worth revisiting.

We stopped into Wonderland Cafe and it ended up being a great stop just outside the Roosevelt Arch…read moreentrance of Yellowstone. The town itself is quaint, and this felt like a perfect place to grab a bite before heading into the park. We ordered the wild game chili, which was really flavorful and hearty, along with the loaded tots, which were a fun addition to the meal. Inside, the space has great decor with local artwork that adds to the overall feel of the place. It felt welcoming and fit the area well. Overall, a great stop for us and a place I would recommend if you are heading into Yellowstone from this entrance.

Our family rented a condo in Big Sky, MT for 4 days of skiing (January 2025). We were so pleased…read morewith the property. It was very clean, great location, great decor and had everything that we needed. I will definitely use Ascend Properties again for our next trip to Big Sky.

A few months ago we switched the vacation rental management of our 5-bedroom ski-in-ski-out Powder…read moreRidge cabin at Big Sky resort over to Ascend Properties. Their ability to book our unit for this winter has been incredible! We now have nearly 90k in total reservations on the books in less than 8 weeks! Also, the physical property management of the home has been very efficient regarding completion of projects and the communication/execution for maintenance related issues. Ascend Properties recently oversaw the complete updating of our bedrooms, creating a beautiful rustic modern look. I highly recommend Ascend Properties if you are looking for a topnotch vacation rental management company in Big Sky.

We did a corporate offsite at the Barn in May 2018. Small issue with not being to get into the…read morebuilding right away. Otherwise was excellent venue, very clean, and just right for our needs

This place is beautiful, excellent service and wonderful spot for a corporate retreat.read more

An incredible beautiful special place. The new lodge is…read morebreathtaking. Such big logs hand built by the owners, the massive rock fireplace, everything about the place is open space, big sky, big mountains, big bright stars, comfort, quality, beauty, private, quiet, animals, all in the mountains next to Yellowstone Park. What a great time for all our family and friends, come and go as we please to the park, fishing yellowstone river, horseback riding and zip lining right next door over a hill. There are restored family homestead log cabins down on the creek below the lodge which you don't see. They are all nice, clean, comfortable, cozy beds, trampolines for good exercise after being in the car, lots of room for the kids to run, the dogs, cats, and horses all love the attention, very friendly. The buffalo weren't brought back to the ranch yet because of the wolf activity and owner says wolves haven't bothered the horses too much, must prefer elk & buffalo meat over horse. Us too. It's a maintained mountain road with a stunning creek with lots of water/rock action that runs the whole way. Animals in the way at bottom of road, elk came in early morning to deal with their hidden babies, don't try to take one of these babies home, leave them alone for their mama to come back for them. Loved loved loved it.

I've never fly fished in my life (TBH, I rarely even FISH). So when I learned our 2022 corporate…read moreleadership trip would be a 3-night fly fishing excursion on Montana's Madison River, I was honestly skeptical. But not did I learn how to cast a fly (and land a Trout!), but my visit to Madison Valley Ranch ended up being one of the best trips I've ever taken. From the moment you walk in the door, the ranch rolls out the red carpet. After being welcomed with a cold draft beer and tour of the property, we settled into our very comfortable guest rooms to unwind before dinner. Whether you plan to fly fish or not, the entire ranch is designed to make you feel at ease, and at home -- from the incredible back porch views to the outrageously good dishes served up at every meal. Manu and her team take customer service to a new level, from equipping you for an incredible day on the river to selecting the perfect bottle of Cabernet to pair with your dinner. No detail is too small for them, and no request goes unmet. The accommodations are as comfortable as any 4-star hotel, the meals as delicious as any gourmet restaurant, and the views as beautiful as a slice of heaven. And with ample meeting space for corporate groups, its the perfect setting for a team-building escape. I simply can't say enough about Madison Valley Ranch -- whether you're an experienced fisherman or just learning to cast a fly, it's hard to imagine a better place in America to put your rod into the river.

This a slice of heaven. I almost don't want to tell anyone else about this secret. The Lodging is…read morecomfortable and friendly and the staff is so genuine and warm I miss them!!! Seriously, Elizabeth is like a your favorite sister who is so happy that you've finally come home. The food is serious gourmet... As good as some of the best restaurants in Denver, San Francisco, DALLAS, NY and ect. Scott, the executive chef has serious chops and makes excellent use of natural organic and wild game ingredients. But let's not forget the fishing. Actually, the fishing sucks and no one should ever even think about putting a line in the water around here. That's right...these ARE NOT THE DROIDS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...