September in Big Bear. Plant This In Your Mind.
Posted on 08/29/2014 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
Well, the kids are back in school or will be in a few days. It’s time to surrender to the more mundane aspects of a weekly schedule that includes early morning roundups of kids, backpacks, lunches, puppies and car keys. Why is it that the car keys are always someplace new? Maybe we should devote an entire blog to that topic. But not this one.
Your bodies may well be going through the motions of a post-summer reality, but there’s really no reason to surrender your mind to this eventuality. Much of your daily routine can be handled quite well without devoting your entire attention to it, right? Spreadsheets and calendars already have boxes on them, and you just need to punch in a bit of text. Heck, most of those reports you’re preparing can practically write themselves. And unless you really are a brain surgeon or rocket scientist, this really isn’t brain surgery or rocket science. So why not allow your mind to continue in summer vacation mode for a while longer? We can’t think of any compelling reason to pull you back. In fact, we’ve cooked up a few reasons that you should remain in vacation mode for at least another several weeks. Take a look at some of the fun things that you can do in Big Bear in September:
Oktoberfest is back! It starts September 13th and runs weekends through October 25th. This annual event if one of our most popular, and it’s absolutely a great time for the entire family. There’s beer, brats, more beer, great ethnic costumes, more beer, games for the kids, dancing, beer, and pretzels. And did we mention beer? Even if you’re not a big beer drinker, Oktoberfest in Big Bear is great fun. The food is just amazing, and there are so many fun things to do with lots of great little shops and stalls to visit as well. Grab your sweetie, and prepare to polka! Will you please pick up one of those cool little caps with the feather in it for us?
September 19-21 also sees the arrival of the 15th annual Big Bear Film Festival. This is a great event for film buffs of all stripes. You can rub elbows with industry leaders, and there’s usually some great star gazing if you can peer behind that sea of over-size sun glasses to pick out the “A” listers that fly into town for the occasion. This is a very popular event, and you should get your tickets in advance. This year there will be over 115 movies shown at different venues around town, and there will be a great selection of 3D films to choose from as well. You can buy your tickets at this link.
There’s really no better way to enhance your enjoyment of these September events in Big Bear than with a luxury vacation cabin or estate from Five Star Vacation Rentals. We have assembled dozens of the finest, most luxurious properties to be found anywhere in Big Bear. You can spend your days taking in some of the cutting edge films or sampling international beers, but spend your nights in the comfort and luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental. It’s a perfect combination. Spend all day on your feet having fun, and prop up your feet at night in your luxury vacation rental. Check out our Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates at this link.
Give us a call, and we’ll be glad to book your getaway for you. Looking for a vacation somewhere else? No problem! Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, 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 ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for you and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Back To School Blues? Take a Deep Breath and Give Us a Call
Posted on 08/22/2014 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
It’s so hard to believe that school is starting up again. It seems it was just a few days ago we were all getting excited about the onset of summer, and now we’re seeing Back to School sales and backpacks magically appearing on young shoulders again. While it’s impossible to get the time back, we can certainly refuse to surrender all of our fun over to the relentless new schedules that face us each fall.
Thank heaven for weekends. Even when our schedules face the pressures of shoehorning in school events, sports, dance, and work, we can still count on having a couple days that are available for reworking each week. Yes, even the weekends tend to fill up, but you usually have a larger canvas to paint on each Saturday and Sunday, don’t you? Well, grab those paints and help your family’s mental health skyrocket by planning a fun weekend getaway for September in one of our Big Bear vacation rentals. We have dozens of luxury vacation cabins and estates to choose from, and we can recommend any of them for your getaway.
September is such a great time to escape to Big Bear. While the heat in much of Southern California can quickly turn oppressive, Big Bear’s climate is almost always crisp and cool. As you crest the hill, you can smile and utter those words you would never say elsewhere: “Kids! Roll down the windows and smell the air!” And as that rush of clean, chilly air fills your car, the relaxation will begin to set in. Even before you set foot inside the amazing luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental cabin, your entire family will start to feel the glow. Your jaw muscles slacken, your neck feels a bit looser, and your affections towards each other will increase. Soon the car will start to fill with the excited conversations of what to do first: Take a walk in the woods, head down to the lake, go shopping in the village, and more.
But you may well find all your other plans put on hold once you cross the threshold of your cabin. First-time guests are always amazed at the luxury and craftsmanship that is apparent in virtually all of our Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates. Many of our vacation rentals have forest and lake views. Each is furnished with an emphasis toward luxury and relaxation. We have an abundance of chairs and sofas that are specifically designed to swallow you up in great comfort. You may well find your conversation changing to, “Let’s just hang out here for a while.” We understand. That’s exactly what we were hoping you’d say.
Check out all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. And if you’re in the mood for a getaway elsewhere, follow these links to view our other properties in Park City, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. A well planned weekend away in a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate will recharge your batteries and equip the entire family for the challenges back at home. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Make a Run For The Border
Posted on 08/15/2014 in Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta Five Star Vacation Rental.
Summer vacation is ending soon, and you have maybe one last chance to make a big splash that you can all remember as an actual vacation. Our suggestion this week is that you book a week away in one of our luxury vacation rental condos at Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
Villa la Estancia is located just a short cab ride from the Puerto Vallarta airport. LAX has frequent non stops that can get you there in about 3 hours. The trip is absolutely worth it. You board the plane in the pressure and heat of Los Angeles, and when you get off that plane just a few hours later, you’re going to be immersed in a tropical paradise. It will seem more like a voyage on a time machine than an actual plane ride.
Villa la Estancia sits directly on the beach, and is one of the region’s most luxurious destinations. Bravo Network’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” filmed there, and the ABC show, “The Lookout” sent undercover visitors there who discovered the accommodations and staff were among the best in the region. We’re so in love with the place that we’ve assembled over a dozen luxury vacation units there. With this many condos available, we’re ready to book a getaway for a group that ranges anywhere from just a romantic getaway for the two of you, to a retreat for your work, school, or church group of several dozen.
Shortly after you arrive, you’ll begin to share our enthusiasm for the place. The ocean is literally just a few steps away, so you can have sand between your toes almost immediately upon your arrival. And the resort has beautiful pools with swim-up bars just like you’d expect of a top notch resort. The on-site dining is a destination for discriminating diners from the entire region. You can enjoy fine Kobe beef dishes and fresh local seafood without having to step off the property.
As much as you’ll enjoy your time soaking in the luxury of Villa la Estancia, we do recommend you set aside some time to sample some of the local color as well. Nearby Puerto Vallarta has lots of fun dining and shopping available. You can pick up some amazing values on art objects created by local artisans in the colorful shops that line the streets. And some of the finest lobster in all the land can be found in small family-run restaurants scattered around the town.
View our Villa la Estancia vacation rentals at this link. Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Big Bear. We realize that you get very little vacation time each year, so we’re dedicated to ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for you and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Welcome Our Newest Luxury Vacation Rental
Posted on 08/08/2014 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
We’re always excited when we welcome a new property into our vacation rental family. Our new 3700 square foot Eagle Ridge Lodge is no exception. It’s spacious 5 bedroom floor plan has room for 14 guests, so you can plan for a multiple family getaway, or a retreat for your extended family and friends.
You’ll love both the look and feel of this amazing log cabin. The woodsy aroma and full log interiors will captivate you immediately. It’s a folksy feel that’s steeped in luxury, and will surely draw you into a great, relaxing family time.
Be sure you schedule a match for both the mini pool table and the foosball table. You’ll all soon be squealing with delight as you leave your cares behind down the mountain and immerse yourselves in some Big Bear-style relaxation. You’ll exchange counting cars for counting squirrels, and you’ll enjoy tree and lake views instead of pavement and smog. It’s a perfect time to recharge your batteries right before the end of summer.
Enjoy your evenings in the cabin by gathering around the rock fireplace and enjoying some hot chocolate together. Be sure to relax for a while in the hot tub before you call it a night. That warm water washing over you will get you so relaxed that you’ll drift off to sleep right away. And be sure to skip setting the alarm. Sleep in as late as you want. Or until the kids head in and start bouncing on the foot of the bed asking for breakfast. But even that will be a delight as you enjoy the granite counters in the kitchen. Your pancakes never tasted so good!
View more details about Eagle Ridge Lodge at this link. Or give us a call, and we’ll be glad to book your getaway for you. Looking for a vacation somewhere else? No problem! Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, 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 ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for you and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Last Chance . . . Labor Day is Almost Here
Posted on 08/01/2014 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Labor Day is just a month away, and you may well be scratching your head wondering how you let the summer slip away from you. Well, don’t despair. Think of Labor Day as the opportunity to end the summer with a great event that will keep the family smiling all the way through fall.
We’re sending out this reminder to you early, because we are often all booked up for the long weekend. If you act fast, you can get one of our luxury Big Bear vacation rental cabins and enjoy those final days of summer in the grand manner we offer with our properties. You don’t want to be that family stuck at home in the Southern California heat for the long holiday weekend. We suppose there may be some fun watching the Star Trek marathon that weekend, but we can all agree that won’t really stand up well compared to staying in one of our Five Star Vacation Rental cabins or estates. With just a little bit of planning and a short drive up the mountain, you can come away from the weekend as a complete hero. Stay home and watch TV? Not so much.
The holiday weekend offers a huge variety of activities for the entire family. You can rent a kayak or paddle board on the lake. There are organized bike rides taking place that weekend as well. The Big Bear Discovery Center is having both day and evening events that are always fun and informative. And there’s always our favorite activity: Relax in the amazing luxury that surrounds you in your Five Star Vacation Rental cabin. Most of our cabins have gourmet kitchens, big screen TV’s, hot tubs, and lake or forest views. They’re all furnished with your comfort in mind. You can make your getaway whatever you want. Fill you time with fun events, or plan to do nothing at all but immerse yourself in the clean, crisp mountain air while you relax with a good book or spend time with family and friends. This may be your last best chance to truly relax before the summer ends and the kids head back to school.
Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, 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 ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for you and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
