Plan Your Mammoth Mountain December Getaway
Posted on 11/30/2012 in Mammoth Mountain Vacation Rentals.
Mammoth Mountain has some of the finest skiing found anywhere in the world. It’s little wonder that come ski season, our Mammoth vacation rental condos are so popular. We offer units that are right on the slopes for a true ski-in/ski-out experience. And while many of our guests will take advantage of the wonderful convenience of reaching the slopes mere moments after leaving their condo, there’s Mammoth also has lots of activities that will tempt you to spend some time off the slopes as well.
Beautiful and Luxurious – Adjacent to the Slopes
Our Juniper Springs units offer a wide array of great amenities:
We know you’re going to love the skiing, but take a look at some of the great things to do outside the resort during your December stay:
The Edison Theater is offering up a hilarious redo of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” and you’re going to want to make time for this. The theater is just a few minutes drive away from the resort, and the play is running Thursdays through Sundays all month long. Some dates are starting to sell out, so be sure to contact the theater in advance to buy your tickets. Call 760-934-6592 for reservations.
If you’re in town on December 7th, be sure to head over to main street to enjoy the annual tree lighting. You’ll enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies while everyone joins in to sing Christmas carols while the beautiful lights are switched on. It’s a great outing for the entire family. Click here for more details.
December 8th and 9th the USASA Unbound Snowboard and Ski Unbound series comes to Mammoth Mountain on its international Half Pipe tour. Registration is open to anyone, so this is your opportunity to share a run or slide on the pipe with some of the best. Visit the USASA website for more details and entry information: http://www.usasa.org/regions/western-region/unbound.html.
The evening of the 8th and 9th offer an entirely different flavor of entertainment. The Felici Piano Trio joins with the Eastern Sierra Chamber Orchestra & Choir to host an evening of beautiful classical music including some holiday favorites by Handel and others. There is limited space available, and you can get more details and order tickets on their website: http://www.felicitrio.com/concertcalendar.html
View our Mammoth vacation rentals on this page. Getting to Mammoth couldn’t be simpler. Alaska Airlines has flights to Mammoth (MMH) departing from LAX several times a week. And the drive up from Southern California has some amazingly beautiful stretches of road, so you may just want to load up and hit the road for your getaway. Either way, once you arrive you’ll be greeted by the quality and luxury all our guests come to expect from their Five Star Vacation Rentals. We’re constantly working to make sure your precious vacation time is filled with comfort and enjoyment while you’re at one of our luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental properties.
Call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you plan your ski getaway to Mammoth Mountain.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? That's One of Our Specialties
Posted on 11/23/2012 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
One of the great things about Southern California is the close proximity we have to so many diverse climates and activities. We can travel east for a short time and quickly change from city living into the desert communities of Palm Springs and La Quinta. We travel west and hit the amazing shoreline with beaches and fishing. Just a short drive to the south, and we can enter Mexico, which we’re convinced offers the most authentic, um, Mexican food, on the planet. And within just a couple hours drive of virtually anywhere in Los Angeles or Orange County, you can find yourself at some of the most popular theme parks and movie studios. It’s really an amazing place, but perhaps even more so during the winter.
Winter brings a new element to Southern California that is found in very few places on earth. Within a single day and just a couple hours drive you can go from wearing short sleeves and shorts, to skiing down a mountainside covered with fresh powder snow. There’s really nothing quite like it anywhere else. And for many Southern Californians, the opportunity to spend some time in the snow is something they really look forward to. We understand. We feel the same way.
The great thing about our Big Bear vacation rentals is the amazing amount of activities available for the family. With the slopes at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, there’s enough skiing to keep even the most avid skier smiling for many days. But in addition to the skiing, Big Bear has some of the best shopping you’ll find anywhere. Local arts and crafts can be found in many of the Village shops. There is a huge variety of local restaurants and other activities as well. Take a look at our Big Bear vacation rentals on this page, or call us at 310-780-3411 to book your getaway.
Our Mammoth Mountain condos are right on the slopes and offer some of the best skiing you’ll find anywhere in the world. We offer ski-in/ski-out units, so that you can enjoy every last moment your heart desires racing down the slopes. Our units have shopping on-site and are the best home base possible for your next ski trip. Click here to take a look at our vacation condos at Mammoth Mountain.
We’re also pleased to offer a beautiful Park City condo right the base of Park City Mountain located next to the Three Kings, First Time, and Eagle chairlifts. This luxury vacation rental has cathedral ceilings and a balcony overlooking the slopes. So pack your skis and give us a call. You’re certain to smile until your face hurts with this one. Here’s the direct link to our Park City condo.
We’ve got so many great choices for your snow vacation, it may seem a bit overwhelming. Please give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be glad to help you choose the best vacation rental for your winter getaway.
December Events in Big Bear
Posted on 11/16/2012 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
December is one of the most magical months to visit Big Bear. Most years we’ve had snow on and off for a few weeks, and the holidays are right around the corner. We recommend you book your December getaway early to make sure you get the right cabin. Here are a few things to look forward to during your Big Bear stay in one of our vacation rental cabins:
Skiing. Lots of Sking
December usually has good skiing conditions at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. We’re often busiest on the weekends, so there can be shorter lift waits during the week. We may also have a wider selection of cabins available during the week as well. Give us a call a 310-780-3411 and we’ll help you pick out the best cabin for your getaway. There’s really nothing like having fun all day on the slopes and then have the pleasure arriving back at your luxurious cabin to relax and prepare to do it all again the next day.
Gather Your Little Animal Lovers
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo has some great events planned for December. At noon each day one of the zoo keepers will bring out one of the animals to allow a closer look and provide more details. It could be an owl, a raccoon, or even an eagle. Then later at 3pm, you’ll have a chance to follow one of the zookeepers as they make their rounds feeding the animals. It’s a great time to learn more about many of the animals and get a behind-the-scenes view of running the zoo. There’s no extra charge for these activities, so you may want to head over at noon and stay past 3pm. The zoo is centrally located to much of Big Bear. Here’s a map to the zoo.
Free Nature Walks at the Big Bear Discovery Center
This is another great family outing. The Discovery center hosts 30 minute walks each weekend that describe some of the plants, animals, and history of Big Bear. The walks are great for families with kids of all ages. The walks are not strenuous, so even the little ones can have a grand time exploring some forest trails. For specific times and location, visit the Discovery Center’s website at www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com, or give them a call at (909) 382-2790.
Enjoy a Night Out With “Oliver”
Big Bear’s community theater group has its holiday performances of “Oliver” playing the end of November through December 1st and 2nd. This is a real crowd-pleaser, and one that is designed to keep the entire family entertained. Visit their website at http://BigBearTheater.org, or call the box office at (909) 866-4970. If your kids have never had the fun of enjoying live theater, this can be an amazing treat performed by a group of local artists.
A White Christmas for Your Family
Many of us in Southern California hardly ever see snow other than on TV. But there is a real joy to be found in gathering with family and friends in the snowy mountains of Big Bear. Even if you don’t plan on skiing, a Christmas in Big Bear may well be one that creates a lifetime of great memories for your family. And if you book early enough, you may be able to get one of our larger cabins that will have room for up to 16 family members. City kids will delight at being able to run outside and build their first snowman. If their feet and noses start getting too cold, they can run back in and get warmed up in front of the fireplace. When their friends ask them about their Christmas vacation, they’ll have lots of great memories to tell.
Call us at 310-780-3411 to book your December getaway. Winter is always our busiest time, so we encourage you to make your plans early for the best selection among our luxury cabins. Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. If you’re looking for a getaway someplace else, 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. We know that your vacation time is very special.
Be sure to check back next week. We’ll have more things to do during your December getaway to Big Bear.
Welcome Our Newest Big Bear Vacation Rental Cabin
Posted on 11/09/2012 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
At Five Star Vacation Rentals, we’re always on the lookout for distinctive properties we can offer to our guests. We’re very choosy, so we can make sure you’ll find the finest quality and top notch luxury regardless of which of our properties you may choose,. Our newest property is “Grand Lakefront,” and it meets our standards without any exception.
Located right on the lake, this amazing property is nestled in Big Bear’s most exclusive neighborhood. It’s perched on a hill overlooking the lake and includes 250 feet of lake frontage. As you walk through the front door, you’ll realize the genius of the architect’s attention to design. The entire home is built to accentuate the amazing lake views. The home is constructed of full-round lodgepole pine logs from Montana. The builder fully assembled the home first in Montana to check for a perfect fit. The home was then disassembled, transported, and reassembled on the present site. It’s a very expensive way to build a home. But when you’re concerned with getting every last detail absolutely correct, it starts to make sense. As you spend time in this beautiful home, you’ll begin to notice all the details that showcase the craftsmanship required to build it. See more information on our Grand Lakefront page.
The home has 3 bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms with room for 10 guests. Two of the bedrooms open onto the outdoor patio, so it’s perfect for large parties or two families to share, so they can stay up as late as they want or sleep late without disturbing the other guests. And when you step out on the patio, you’ll be looking out over the lake and the colorful custom landscaping. The home is professionally decorated to enhance the feeling that you’re in your own private mountain lodge. The gourmet kitchen will be a delight to the chef in your family, and you can enjoy your meals out on the wonderful viewing patio while you enjoy the warmth of the massive outdoor stone fireplace.
As the glow from the fire grows dim late in the evening, you can gather the kids for some star gazing. Enjoy locating the constellations, and watch as a steady parade of shooting stars makes their appearance. We’re convinced this will be a home you’ll want to visit again and again. Here are some more details:
Bedroom #1 King with viewing window and private bath.
Bedroom #2 Queen with entrance to outdoor patio.
Bedroom #3 2 Queen with entrance to outdoor patio.
Large loft with 2 twin
Queen pull out sofa in gathering room
Lakefront
Full round log home
3.5 bathrooms
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Boat Dock
Fully Equipped Kitchen
2 large screen TV’s
Surround Sound
Stereo
Outdoor Stereo Sound
Wireless Internet
Game Room with ping pong table, darts, pool table, and game table
BBQ
Walk in closets
Beautiful furnishings
Washer and Dryer
Huge outdoor patio with fireplace off kitchen
Huge patio with Jacuzzi off gathering room
Large patio Lakeside
BYOB Bar
Beautiful Professionally Landscaped Grounds
Give us a call at 310-780-3411 to book your stay at this lovely home. If you’d like to view our other Big Bear vacation rental cabins, visit our Big Bear page at this link. Planning a vacation somewhere else? We’ve got luxury vacation rentals available in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We realize that you get very little vacation time each year, so we’re dedicated to insuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will have you enjoying every possible moment. Call us today, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Planning Your Big Bear Ski Getaway With Five Star Vacation Rentals
Posted on 11/02/2012 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Well, the kids and their crazy costumes have come and gone. The seasonal changing of our clocks is just a couple days away, and it’s time for serious skiers to get about planning their first big ski getaway for the season. And we’re here to help you choose the best vacation rental for your getaway.
Planning a Big Bear Ski Getaway
Big Bear is certainly our most popular winter getaway. People travel from all over the world to enjoy the amazing slopes each winter. And the community of Big Bear is one of the most desirable for the time you’ll spend off the slopes as well.
When you’re hitting the slopes, you’ll find downhill runs catered for all skill levels. It’s a great opportunity for a family outing to spend time with your kids teaching them a hobby they’ll enjoy for the rest of their lives. Years from now, you’ll probably smile when your kids tell the story of the first time mom or dad took them skiing. For a parent, there are few memories more joyous than the excited giggles of your children tumbling in the snow as they try out skis for the first time. And no matter how cold and wet you may get, you can retreat to the warm luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental just a few minutes away from the slopes. Cold toes and frozen noses will soon evaporate into the warmth of a roaring fire or a steaming hot tub. Early the next day the kids will likely wake you up by bouncing on your bed, begging for you to rush them back to the slopes again. These are the moments that make parenting worthwhile.
We suggest choosing one of two approaches for your ski getaway. If your vacation time is not flexible, call us today and we’ll work with you to find the best cabin for the size of your group and whatever amenities you’d prefer on the specific dates you wish. If you have some flexibility and can getaway at the last moment, give us a call when you’re ready. We’ll find whatever last-minute vacation rental cabins may be available for your stay. Either way, we’ll work with you to get a great cabin at a great rate.
Snow Summit usually opens sometime during November. The first runs last year started on about the 10th of November. Watch the weather reports, and be sure to call us as soon as you get your dates. Our cabins fill up fast once the skiing begins. As the season progresses, we’ll be sure to blog details about all the winter fun available in Big Bear beyond the slopes. Many of our winter guests in Big Bear have a wonderful time without ever putting on a pair of skis.
And don’t forget that we have amazing luxury rentals available in several more locations as well. If you’re planning your winter getaway somewhere other than Big Bear, we can help as well in the following areas: Park City, Utah, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. At Five Star Vacation Rentals we realize that your time away on vacation is important, and we treat it that way. We are constantly working to ensure that your stay in one of our luxury rentals is an experience you’ll always remember fondly and want to repeat often.
Call us today at 310-780-3411 to book your next getaway.
