5 Mountain Lodge, Ski-in/Ski-out, and Ranch Estates in Idaho and Montana

Wake up to views of Osprey Meadows’ renowned 12th green from this 2024-built lodge estate, where mountain craftsmanship meets a thoughtfully refined floor plan. Designed for privacy and flexibility, all four bedrooms are en-suite, with two on the main level and two upstairs—well suited to multigenerational living or hosting in comfort. The main-level primary suite reads like a true retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath, and its own private washer and dryer. Entertaining centers on a chef’s kitchen with Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, a butler’s pantry, breakfast nook, and formal dining area, flowing into a beam-inspired family room for relaxed evenings. His-and-her offices, a mudroom with built-in lockers, and abundant storage add everyday ease. Outside, a 1,000+ sq ft deck offers an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, ample seating, and hot tub, set against a landscaped, private backdrop at Tamarack Resort.

From its elevated setting on 40± private acres, this log home frames panoramic mountain views from a 360° wraparound porch and delivers a classic Big Sky sense of retreat. Inside, the layout is thoughtfully layered: a main-level primary suite, two upper-level bedrooms paired with a loft family room, and two more bedrooms downstairs, including a bunk room with built-in bunkbeds. High-end finishes run throughout, anchored by a gourmet kitchen designed for long, lingering meals after a day outside. Practicality is built in, too, with a huge storage and equipment room ready for gear of every season. A private hot tub extends the experience outdoors, while the location keeps you close—about 10 minutes to Big Sky Town Center and a quick five-minute drive to the Gallatin River—so everyday life can move easily between town, water, and wide-open views.

Commanding mountain and village views set the tone at this immaculate ski-in/ski-out retreat at Tamarack Resort, positioned directly on the Encore ski access trail with desirable southern exposure. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open living spaces with light while framing the resort’s scenery. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with a spacious breakfast island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and abundant pantry and cabinet storage, flowing to an adjacent dining room with deck access. Four full en-suite bedrooms include a primary suite designed as a private sanctuary—vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, cozy seating area, private balcony, and a spa-inspired bathroom—plus a nearby coffee bar and exercise area. Below, a billiards room with wet bar and additional sleeping area invites easy entertaining. A new patio and hot tub extend outdoor living year-round.

From its elevated setting at Tamarack Resort, Château Corbeau (Raven Castle) stands as one of the resort’s most iconic custom residences, pairing timeless French château architecture with refined mountain living. Ski-in/ski-out access puts Tamarack Express close at hand, while western mountain and Village views frame the day. Inside, exceptional craftsmanship shows in Rocky Mountain quartzite stonework, solid maple flooring, Carrara marble finishes, polished brass fixtures, handcrafted millwork, and two Isokern masonry wood-burning fireplaces. The chef’s kitchen centers on a 15-foot Carrara marble island with seating for eight, Fisher & Paykel appliances, a custom brass hood and pot filler, and a butler’s pantry; expansive pocket sliding glass doors open the great room to multiple outdoor entertaining spaces. A library and dining room with custom wet bar, wine cellar, cedar sauna, recreation room, two laundry areas, and a private hot tub round out a setting built for après-ski ease.

Set on just shy of 80 acres on the outskirts of Pony, Montana, Diamond TR Ranch—home to Good Mama Farm—pairs working-ranch infrastructure with a classic sense of place. A 1920 farmhouse anchors the improvements, joined by a livestock barn, chicken coop, pigeon coop, greenhouse, a newer shop, equipment sheds, and a charming cabin that also serves as a writing studio. The land blends riparian and range ground, bisected by North Willow Creek and fenced and cross-fenced into multiple livestock pastures. With no known covenants or zoning, the property offers wide latitude for how it’s used. Days here can stretch from creekside chores to quick escapes: a trailhead into the Tobacco Root Mountains lies six miles away, with a magnificent view of Hollowtop Peak closing each evening.