October in Big Bear Has Something For Everyone. Call Us to Book Your Vacation Rental Cabin
Posted on 09/28/2012 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Autumn in Big Bear is one of the most beautiful times of year to join us. The nights start to get a bit cooler, and the mornings are greeted with wonderful refreshing cool breezes. You’ll regret putting off your stay with us here while you roast in the stifling October heat that so frequently hits Los Angeles. Avoid regret. Call us today to book your October vacation getaway in one of our Five Star Vacation Rental Big Bear cabins. Here are some of the fun events waiting for you in October:
Oktoberfest continues its annual run weekends until the end of the month. This is one of Big Bear’s most popular events, and there’s something for every member of the family. This year introduces more fun for the little ones with the Kindermeister Party Pack. The package includes admission, Kid’s Meal, Sports Cup (with half-priced refills during your visit), one non-alcoholic beverage and a singing chicken keychain. Oktoberfest finishes its run this year on Saturday, October 27 with the annual costume contests for both adults and children. The adult contest this year will offer up to $1,000 in prizes. Adult costume contest at 9:00 p.m. and Children’s contest at 3:00 p.m. Children in costume get in FREE. This final weekend is always a busy one for us, so be sure to book your cabin early, and bring something fun to wear!
Since 2004, Western Outdoor News has sponsored the Big Bear Lake October Troutfest and it has proven to be a popular outing for all members of the family. Enjoy a weekend among your fellow anglers as you fish for fun and thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Please visit the website at www.wonews.com or call Western Outdoor News at (949)366-0030. You could actually fish and win money at it. No, you’re not dreaming! October 6th.
This one just sounds irresistible! Join us on Saturday evenings during October for the Flashlight Safari Through Moonridge Animal Park. This unique experience lets you enjoy Moonridge Animal Park’s nocturnal animals. Gates open 6:15 PM and close at 6:30 PM to start the tour. Bring your flashlight and wear warm clothes. For more information call (909) 584-1299 or visit www.moonridgezoo.org The fun culminates on Saturday, October 27th with Boo In The Zoo. This starts in the late afternoon and continues through the early evening with a truckload of fun including Tricks ‘n Treat–The Graveyard, Pumpkin Patch, Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout the park. Dress up the kids, and spend the evening with some real animals!
Halloween in the Village is a fun and safe way for the whole family to enjoy Halloween. Join us on the evening of October 31st and wander through the village in costume. The kids will have a wonderful time as more than 50 of our merchants join in the fun with loads of candy for the kids. Dress warmly and have the kids bring extra large goody bags. This is going to be a Halloween to remember!
Call us at 310-780-3411 to book your October getaway. Also, we’re starting to fill up our holiday reservations, so don’t delay your plans. Call us and we’ll help you plan a holiday in Big Bear that will bring joy to the entire family. Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. If you’re planning a getaway somewhere other than Big Bear, please be sure to look at our luxury rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Regardless of where you may go, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that Five Star Vacation Rentals is working to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. Don’t risk your precious vacation time by booking anywhere else!
Spotlight on Villa La Estancia in Mexico
Posted on 09/21/2012 in Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta Five Star Vacation Rental.
Plan something new for your fall or winter vacation this year. We have luxury units available right on the beach in the Villa La Estancia resort in Nuevo Vallarta. There is a wonderful assortment of activities and shopping available, and there’s always the option to just spend a few days relaxing on the beach.
The Fall weather is delightful with temperatures averaging in the 70’s and 80’s. Getting there couldn’t be easier. Flights are available to the Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) from San Diego, Orange County, and LAX. Direct flights arrive in about 3 hours, and the resort is a 10-minute cab ride from the airport. Here are a few suggestions for your trip:
Make it a golf vacation
Vista Vallarta Club de Golf has grown in the past decade to become an international destination for golf enthusiasts. Opened in April 2001, the first course at Vista Vallarta is a Signature Design by Jack Nicklaus. Since this course is located on the property’s highest elevation, golfers are treated not only to world class golf but will enjoy breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta, the Marina and Banderas Bay as well.
Also on the property is a beautiful course designed by Tom Weiskopf. Built on the property’s lower west end, golfers won’t believe they have simply taken a different turn from the club house.Here the terrain is extreme with dense jungles, deep ravines and swift creeks. Both the Weiskopf and Nicklaus courses are designed with scenery unlike any you’ll find in the United States. Pack your clubs, and give us a call. We’ll give you all the details for reserving your amazing golf vacation. For more information about golfing at Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, visit their website at http://www.vistavallartagolf.com/indexen.html
Make some new aquatic friends
The Aquaventuras Park is a short drive from our resort at Villa La Estancia, and it’s well worth it. This is a wonderful water park that features up close swimming with dolphins. It’s really an amazing adventure. Testimonials on their website help capture some of the fun in store for you there. Anne from New Jersey writes,
Dancing in the water with a dolphin was unbelievable. I will never forget today!
Jocelyn Limos described her adventure this way:
If you love dolphins like I do, then this is something you need to do for The Experience of a Lifetime. I would do this over and over again. Thank you for my dream come true!
We expect you’ll be writing your own testimonial of the amazing experience you’ll have spending some time with these wonderfully intelligent and affectionate creatures. Aquaventuras Park offers some great discounts for advance booking, so call us at 310-780-3411 first, then visit their website to book your tickets and start planning your exciting getaway.
Pry yourself away from the beach and do some shopping
There’s nothing wrong with spending all day every day on the beach (bring sunscreen!). After all, it’s a vacation, and you should have the freedom to just relax. Despite the amazing beauty of the pristine beach right in front of our resort, we recommend that you set aside at least one day to experience the great shopping, food, and culture in the community surrounding Villa La Estancia. A quick cab ride into Puerto Vallarta will bring you to beautiful shops and world-class dining. Local artisans have their wares on display daily, and we can’t let you go home before you sample at least one of the local restaurants with an ice-cold beverage of your choice. As with most of our Five Star Vacation Rental getaways, the only problem you can expect is that you’ll regret you didn’t book your stay for longer.
But wait, there’s more!
We’ve only just scratched the surface of all the fun things for you and the family on your Villa La Estancia vacation. In a future blog we’ll give you details on horse-back riding, boating, fishing, and other fun things. But don’t wait for us to write about it! Call us and book your vacation, so you can dive into your own Puerto Nuevo adventure.
We have over a dozen units available for rent in Villa La Estancia ranging from our luxurious penthouse suite to lower level suites overlooking the pool. Whichever unit you choose, you can be confident that your suite will be clean, comfortable, and luxurious. Our mission is to make sure your precious vacation time is always enjoyed to the fullest. View our Villa La Estancia properties on this page, or call us today at 310-780-3411 to book your Nuevo Vallarta vacation.
And don’t forget that we also have Five Star Vacation Rentals available in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Big Bear. Each of our destinations offers a wealth of activities for the entire family, so call us to book your next vacation.
Planning the Perfect Oktoberfest Getaway
Posted on 09/14/2012 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Tomorrow is the opening day of Oktoberfest, and it will continue to run through October 27th. Have you made your plans yet? This is one of the year’s biggest events in Big Bear, and it’s something that many families make a regular yearly tradition. If you’ve never been, it will take just one visit to see why it is so popular.
This weekend opens with a salute to America’s Heros. Past and present military, law enforcement and fire fighters will get free admission. There will be a special opening ceremony on Saturday night to offer thanks for the sacrifice of these brave men and women.
The fun of Oktoberfest starts each Saturday at noon with German bands, polka dances, and events for the entire family. There can be some pretty big crowds, so here are a few suggestions to make your weekend more enjoyable.
Buy your tickets in advance
There can be a line to buy tickets during peak hours, so one quick way to get the fun started right away is buy your tickets in advance. There are a variety of ticket prices and packages available, and you can purchase them at this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1758871515?ref=eorgbtn
Come hungry!
One of the great delights about Oktoberfest is the wonderful food. From amazingly tender pork roast to consistent favorites like the German Sausage Sandwich, you can count on finding so many food options that you’ll want to stay longer just to sample more of the wonderful cuisine. Knockwurst, bratwurst, and Polish sausage abound, and virtually every dish will be topped with generous amounts of German potato salad and sauerkraut.
For the less adventurous among you, there’s also a full American menu available with hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and the like.
Come thirsty!
There are over a dozen different beers to choose from as well as a good supply of wine too. O’Doul’s Free Shuttle will be operating each evening offering a free ride back to your cabin from the festivities.
And when you finish sampling the amazing food and drink at Oktoberfest, be sure to visit the visit the Budenstrasse (Avenue of the Booths). These shops offer an amazing assortment of fine chocolates, beef jerky, kites, old fashion clothes, gifts and artwork. The Avenue of the Booths is an especially big hit with the kids. You’ll find face painting, bounce houses, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
Be prepared to laugh and enjoy yourself
The entertainment never ends during Oktoberfest. There are fun contests for the entire family as well as bands and dancing. It’s a great time for the family to just relax have some real fun. Sundays are family day with half price adult admission and free for children 12 and under. The Children’s contests including Pretzel Eating and Boot Holding. Children’s contests take place at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sundays and are free for children.
Enjoy it all from the comfort of your Big Bear Five Star Vacation Rental Cabin
Oktoberfest is even more enjoyable when you stay in one of our luxurious Big Bear Vacation Rental Cabins. We still have a number of cabins available, so give us a call at 310-800-5454. We’ll be happy to help you put together your first or fifteenth visit to Oktoberfest. Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page.
We also have vacation rentals available in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. And we specialize in helping our guests create vacations with memories that will last a lifetime.
Five Star Vacation Rentals Cabin Featured in New Film
Posted on 09/07/2012 in Five Star Vacation Rentals Big Bear Cabins.
We’re so excited about this, we can barely sit still. We received a phone call today from filmmaker Jillian O’Neil. She rented our Big Bear cabin #1 a while ago to use in a new film she was making, “A Separate Life.” And today she calls us to let us know the film was finished a while ago, and will be featured in the upcoming Big Bear Film Festival. Watch a trailer for the movie at this link. You’ll note that our cabin did not once flub its lines.
The film has turned out to be quite a success, and movie goers all around the world have been watching Jillian’s compelling drama acted out in our lovely cabin. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and Jillian won the Best New Director award from the Action On Film International Film Festival last summer. But as much as we love Jillian’s new film, we just couldn’t take our eyes off that lovely cabin in the background. . . . But don’t you expect that from us?
Jillian told us that her film is on the schedule at the Big Bear Film Festival for September 16th, and as we write this blog, the starring cabin is still available for that weekend. For all you film buffs out there, how cool would that be to go see the movie and then spend the weekend in the cabin where it was filmed? Call us right away at 310-780-3411 for this last minute booking.
And even if you’re not a film buff, this cabin is a consistent favorite with our guests. From the dramatic open ceilings to the large country kitchen, there’s a whole lot to like about this cabin. If you enjoy hiking, the national forest is only 3 lots away where you can hike to spots with incredible views of the lake. The Big Bear zoo and golf course are also within walking distance.
Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. If you’re planning a vacation somewhere other than Big Bear, please be sure to look at our luxury rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Regardless of where you may go, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that Five Star Vacation Rentals is working to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be glad to help you put together a vacation that will be the one your family just keeps smiling about for years to come.
