Architecture Wednesday: Big Bear Lodge

This is a true getaway, located in the ski-in, ski-out neighborhood of Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, and everything about it screams rustic; from the exterior material palette of reclaimed wood siding, hand-hewn timbers, stone siding and chimney stacks, and cedar shingle roofing.

Those same elements continue into the interior of the home, bringing the rustic aesthetic throughout the dwelling and yet the home doesn’t feel dark; large windows throughout the house bring the outside in while capturing both the stunning views and the natural light.

What do I love? I love the roughhewn beams and stacked-stone fireplaces—there are two in the Great Room alone—and the rustic yet inviting design. Oh, and the massive bar between the Great Room and Dining Room, with a view to the slopes, is perfect for those who don’t ski but enjoy a cock-a-tale, as is the large wine room in the dining area.

There are several outdoor areas, each with its own fireplace, to make those cold snowy evenings a bit warmer and cozier. And there’s a gym to work off the cock-a-tales and food, and even a bunk room for Maddie’s houseboys. And if you do ski, out back there is convenient access to the Moonlight Basin ski runs.

It’s rustic luxury, yes ma’am.

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