What's Your New Year's Resolution? We've Got A Suggestion!
Posted on 12/26/2014 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
If your house is like ours, we’re still finding bits of wrapping paper and ribbons scattered around after our Christmas morning clean up. The kids are dividing their time equally between playing with their new toys and playing with the boxes they came in.
We had the most amazing Christmas dinner. Grandma volunteered to cook a turkey with her patented dressing, so it was like Thanksgiving 2.0. Shortly after the last bite of pumpkin pie was consumed, the dads in attendance dutifully fell straight into a winter’s nap on the sofa and recliner. We still think this is just a ploy to get out of helping with cleanup, but the moms were especially charitable and no complaints were heard.
As soon as the cleanup began, our thoughts turned to the week ahead and celebrating the new year with our resolutions. We all agreed that we need to exercise more, manage our money better, and spend more time with family. Each of these is admirable, but seem to repeat each and every year. So this year, we want to share with you a truly great idea that may well take care of all three of these resolutions: Get away to Big Bear in Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate.
Yes, we’re likely a wee bit biased on this, but it’s still a worthy idea. Big Bear is simply breathtaking this time of year, and the recent storms have blanketed the mountain with a good supply of snow. This means all the snow features are open, and you’ll have more snow activities available to keep you active. At the bottom of the ski run you’ll be breathless both from the thrill of the run, and the exercise involved. You can check that one off your list.
Next, we agree that wise money management is essential. Most families are feeling some of the squeeze from today’s economy. Thankfully, that squeeze doesn’t need to impact your plans. A Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear is an amazing value. For about the cost of an average upscale hotel, you can enjoy far more with luxury, privacy, and room to breathe in a Five Star Vacation Rental. Many of our cabins have hot tubs and lake or forest views. Couple this with the fully equipped kitchens in our cabins, and you’ll start to see the amazing difference in value you get with Five Star. And unlike piling the entire family into a single hotel room, your Five Star Vacation Rental has enough bedrooms to allow dad to snore blissfully loud without ever disturbing the rest of the family. That alone is worth the price of admission.
But the most important resolution is spending more time with your family. A Five Star Vacation Rental is perfect for this. Unlike a hotel room, with Five Star Big Bear cabins, you can cook your own meals and eat together in your dining room. Instead of packing up the entire family, piling into the car, and then waiting to get seated in a pricey restaurant, you can just relax and enjoy a meal together in your luxury cabin. Don’t feel like cooking? Order take out and relax by the fire as you enjoy each other. Another resolution accomplished.
Check out all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. And if you’re in the mood for a getaway in one of our other ski destinations, follow these links to view our other properties in Park City, and Mammoth Mountain. Want to head to warmer climes for your getaway, check out our vacation rentals in Southern California Beaches and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Your family could use some time away to relax and enjoy some time together, couldn’t they? Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan a great vacation or weekend trip.
Merry Christmas From All of Us at Five Star Vacation Rentals
Posted on 12/19/2014 in Five Star Vacation Rentals Big Bear Cabins.
Christmas is our favorite time of year. It’s also one of our busiest. Snow is falling in the mountain resorts, so we’re taking continual calls from excited guests planning the perfect ski vacation. We’re also busy helping people plan big family getaways for Christmas and New Years. In the midst of all of this, we’re continually reminded of the great privilege we have to work with our guests creating lifelong memories with those they love.
We pause at this time of year to remember all the things we’re thankful for. We’re blessed by the love and support of our families as we often work longer hours than we wish. But at the end of many days, we return home with wonderful stories of honeymoons, reunions, anniversaries and last minute romantic getaways we’ve helped to plan. It’s amazing that a collection of luxury vacation rentals continually serve as a touchstone in the lives of so many people and help create such wonderful memories.
Hanukkah started last week and continues till Christmas Eve. Many of us are caught up in the hurried pace of shopping and preparation for guests. We hope you’ll be sure and slow down for time with your friends and family. It’s a great time to rekindle relationships with those we care about, and we hope the spirit of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation of the season will bless all of you.
However you may be celebrating the season, we hope that you’ll have ample time to enjoy time with family and friends beside a warm fire. We hope you’ll smile as a child lights a candle or you breathe the aroma of a fresh Christmas tree, and fill your thoughts with the many things that make you thankful.
Plan Your Winter Getaway to Mexico
Posted on 12/12/2014 in Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta Five Star Vacation Rental.
It’s something the rich and famous have been doing for years. Oversize sunglasses, floppy hats, and relaxing by the surf in winter were once solely the domain of the glitterati. But those delights are no longer limited to just a select few. As the weather turns a bit colder, increasing numbers of us love to flee for the warmer environment found south of the border. And this time of year is perfect for a winter getaway to our resort in Villa la Estancia just outside Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Winter temperatures in the area seldom dip below the mid 60’s and highs are in the 80’s. During December and January there are usually only a couple days of rain each month. As with all of our destinations, its a place that will have you harboring thoughts of staying lost past when your vacation ends.
Villa la Estancia is situated just a short cab ride from the airport in Puerto Vallarta. It’s located right on the beach, and is built on the premise that you simply cannot have too much luxury or pampering. There are two gourmet restaurants on the premises, and plenty of space poolside to work on your tan. Your most difficult decisions will be whether to have the steak or the lobster or both, and should you relax by the surf or by the pool? We’re sure you get the picture. And that picture gets even better once you put yourself and your family in it.
Each of our units is furnished with your comfort in mind, and you’ll be tempted to never leave. But there are so many good reasons to venture out. A short cab ride gets you into the heart of Puerto Vallarta where you can enjoy nearly endless shopping at stores filled with great knickknacks and creations of local artisans. And you’ll want to pause throughout the day to enjoy the local cuisine as well. The supply of fresh seafood and ethnic choices will have you stopping repeatedly throughout the day.
We have 16 amazing units at Villa la Estancia, so this is a perfect destination for groups of virtually any size. Are you beginning to feel the sand in your toes and smell the brisk ocean breeze? Take a look at all of our Villa la Estancia vacation rental condos at this link: http://fivestarvacationrental.com/area_VillaLaEstancia.php
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 Big Bear. 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.
Time To Plan Your Ski Getaway
Posted on 12/05/2014 in Southern California Five Star Vacation Rentals.
The recent storms blanketing Southern California have inflicted pain on our driving, but bring paradise to the ski slopes. The weather reports say the drought is not over, but there’s plenty of great base now. And fresh powder is falling regularly. You need to stop procrastinating, grab your skis and call us.
Our most popular ski destination is Big Bear, and it’s easy to see why. Big Bear has two of Southern California’s most popular ski resorts. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit both offer great slopes and cater to skiers of all ages and skill levels. Lift tickets give you access to both slopes, and they offer a free shuttle between them. On some days, you can ski virtually all day along on two different mountains without repeating the same run. Save some time by purchasing your tickets in advance online. Here’s the link: http://www.bearmountain.com/snowboard/rates/season-passes/ Reserve your luxury Five Star Vacation Rental at this link: http://fivestarvacationrental.com/area_BigBear.php . There’s nothing like spending a day on the slopes and then returning to the amazing luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental cabin.
In the mood for a run down the slopes at Mammoth? We can help you there too. We have two great condos in the Juniper Springs Lodge. We love this destination because it’s a true ski in-ski out location. For the serious skier, you have no travel time at all. You’re right on the slopes, and can just about roll out of bed directly onto the first ski run of the day within minutes. Take a look at our Mammoth units at this link: http://fivestarvacationrental.com/area_MammothMountain.php .
We’re also pleased to offer a beautiful condo at the base of Park City Mountain in Park City. Located just moments from to the Three Kings, First Time, and Eagle chairlifts, this is a great destination for up to 4 guests. It’s also centrally located for the great nightlife offered in Park City, so you can ski all day and enjoy the nightlife until exhaustion brings you back to your luxury Five Star Vacation Rental. It will be a great feeling, though. Take a closer look at this property at this link: http://fivestarvacationrental.com/propertyPage.php?prop=snowFlower
With all these great reasons to hit the slopes, the only thing remaining is to call us or book your getaway online. Or give us a call, and we’ll be glad to book your getaway for you. Looking for a vacation somewhere else? 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.
