Grab Your Bikes and Fishing Poles. Big Bear Lake Awaits
Posted on 03/27/2015 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
March 19th was a great day in the lives of avid anglers. Big Bear Lake was stocked with 10,000 pounds of baby trout that day. Fishing enthusiasts across the southland are tucking their skis back into that dark corner of the garage and retrieving their tackle boxes. The marinas are filling with activity as the snow season draws to a close and Big Bear welcomes the next season of great activities on the mountain. Spring in the mountains is a thing of beauty.
Skiers may still be feeling the sting of the slopes closing down, but there’s so much to do in Big Bear that we all quickly move on to the next great adventure of the current season. If fishing isn’t on your agenda, maybe biking the hills and trails around Big Bear will be. Big Bear is consistently one of the most popular cycling destinations in all of Southern California. Cycling the back roads of Big Bear is a great family pursuit. And for the more competitive cyclists, the Redlands Bicycle Classic arrives April 8-12. This annual event is a great opportunity to share the road with world-class cyclists as this event moves from venue to venue throughout the Inland Empire. For more details and registration follow this link: http://www.redlandsclassic.com/
But we’re convinced that the best reason to head to Big Bear in the spring is to spend some quality time relaxing and bonding with your family and friends in a luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental. Our cabins and estates are among the finest you can find in Big Bear, and it’s a unique opportunity to spend time as a family immersed in the craftsmanship and quality construction you’ll find in each of our Big Bear vacation rental cabins.
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.
April in Big Bear
Posted on 03/20/2015 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Winter is coming to a close, and we’re eager to see the arrival of spring and summer. Sure, it’s melancholy to put away our skis for another season, but the great thing about Big Bear is there’s never a lack of things to do. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your next adventure up the mountain with us:
Plan a quick weekend getaway to enjoy Big Bear’s nightlife. Here’s the list of local nightspots we recently compiled:
The Cave
at 40789 Village Drive
Tel: (909) 878-0500
Chad’s Place
40740 Village Drive
Tel: (909) 866-2161
B’s Boathouse
350 Alden Road
Tel: (909) 866-5400
Black Diamond Tavern
42172 Moonridge Road
Tel: (909) 366-0871
Nottingham’s Tavern
40797 Big Bear Blvd.
Tel: (909) 866-4644
Club Bombay
672 Pine Knot
Tel: (909) 878-0133
As the snow continues to clear, more of the great outdoor activities will resume. Most hiking trails are open now and offer some of the most amazing natural views of big Bear. Some of our cabins are located very close to these trails, so you enjoy the best Big Bear has to offer just moments away from your home base in a Five Star Vacation Rental. Here’s a map you may want to print out for your stay: http://www.bigbearinfo.com/images/hikemap.jpg
Cycling is a popular activity in Big Bear and especially so in the spring and summer months. Load up your own bikes, or there are plenty of bike rental options once you arrive. Here’s a map for some of the more popular bike trails: http://www.bigbeartrails.com/big-bear-lake-maps/CBigBearL_bike_rt_A.jpg
Of course, you can always opt for our favorite Big Bear activity. That’s the one where we enjoy a wonderful meal prepared in our the gourmet kitchen of our Five Star Vacation rental. After enjoying a few minutes of light conversation after dinner, we head over by the fireplace and just sink into the couch to relax. The conversation quickly turns to our notice of the wonderful luxury that surrounds us. And it really doesn’t matter which one of our amazing vacation rental cabins or estates we choose. The experience is pretty much the same: We’re able to relax and enjoy the company of our friends and family far away from the pressures of our daily lives.
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.
We Hate to Brag, but . . . Well, Actually, We Like to Brag
Posted on 03/13/2015 in Five Star Vacation Rentals Big Bear Cabins.
One of our favorite things about our job is that we get so many repeat guests. It’s really satisfying when we get a call that starts with, “We rented a cabin last summer from you guys, and we’re wondering if it may be available again . . . ” These calls are affirmation that we’re doing our job right. We strive daily to make sure that we keep our guests happy with the finest properties available. Here are a few notes we received from happy guests:
Tim T. and his family stayed last month in our cabin #2 Luxurious Castle Glen Estate: “What a great property! Our large family stayed in this home recently and we had a wonderful time. It’s quite an interesting home with huge windows, a tree trunk beam, 2 kitchens, and wonderful forest/ski slope views from several of the rooms. The only thing that was a bummer was the lack of snow! The weather was quite warm for the winter and we ended up doing a day hike on the other side of the lake. We will stay again next time we are in town!”
Pam drove up with her extended family from Diamond Bar for her stay in our Cabin # 8 Estate by the Lake. Here’s what she had to say: “My husband and I decided the family needed a get-together to take our minds off of tough times and thought we’d surprise everyone with a luxury weekend. Wow! Everyone is still talking about it and we’re doing our best to fit it in our budget again this year. I can’t tell you how amazing our stay was and we thoroughly enjoyed all the family pictures. Would love someday to also be able to spend time in the spring or summer. The best part was watching mom (81) enjoy her three daughters, husbands, grandchildren and great grandchildren and she insisted we play scrabble until we dropped! Thank you so much for making your home our home!!”
Our cabin No. 10 The Grand Lakefront in Big Bear is a consistent favorite with our guests. It was featured on a young starlet’s reality show last year, and it continues to wow our guests. Maryam from Los Angeles described her family’s visit this way: “We do an annual Big Bear trip every Feb/March. This cabin was by far the BEST experience we had in all these years! The views are breathtaking as is the cabin itself. There is so much attention to detail in this beautiful cabin. It truly felt like we were in our own home…we were so comfortable! The game room is perfect for teenagers/kids- it’s like they had their own living quarters! We had the best time ever and we can’t wait to return every year to this beautiful cabin! Thank you Barb for a wonderful weekend in your home. You truly designed it with love and we felt it!”
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.
Did You Get Your Skiing Done? Good! How About A Run To The Beach?
Posted on 03/06/2015 in Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta Five Star Vacation Rental.
We talk about skiing so much this time of year. Of course there’s a good reason. Most of us love to ski, and this has been an amazing year for skiing. The conditions here late in the season are better than ever. So, don’t let us dissuade you if you’re headed for the slopes. You all know we’ve got a lot of great options after a day of skiing to make you feel warm and pampered in Big Bear in one of our luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental cabins and estates.
But what if you’re one of those families who has actually had enough skiing this season? Or maybe you just prefer a vacation someplace else? Well, we’ve got some great options for you to hit the beaches both in Southern California and in Puerto Nuevo, Mexico.
Our Southern California Beach properties are simply amazing. We have weekly rentals spanning much of the Southern California coastline. One of our favorites is in Laguna Beach. This amazing property offers panoramic ocean views and the absolutely best quality furnishings and workmanship you can imagine. It may be the only home you’ll ever visit where everyone in your party fights over who will do the dishes. And for good reason. The view from the kitchen is stunning, and you’ll find yourself standing there for hours just watching the waves and the sun as it slowly dips low in the horizon. Be sure to double check the dishes when you’re done, though. With this sort of distraction, you may not be at your best scrubbing those plates clean.
If you’re in the mood for something a bit more exotic, we suggest you grab your passport and take the quick flight to Villa la Estancia, our resort on the beach in Puerto Nuevo. This stunning high rise sits right on the beach and has all the amenities you’d expect of a top tier resort. You can enjoy award-winning restaurants on site, or take a quick cab ride into Puerto Vallarta to take in the sights and enjoy the local cuisine. It’s often much warmer this time of year, with March temps often reaching the 80’s and seldom dipping lower than the mid 60’s at night. There will be occasional rain, but most days are just sun all day long. Spend a week sitting in the sun, and you’ll have a month of people back home asking you about your great tan. It’s almost decadent.
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.
