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Celebrate Your Summer Events With Five Star Vacation Rentals

Despite our wish to prolong the season, we’re moving quickly through spring. We’re seeing some new flowers and trees growing and some of us are reacting to more pollen in the air as well. It’s a great time of year, and one that moves us forward toward the events of summer. And this is one time of year when many big events take place in our lives.

If you’ve got a significant graduation on the horizon, a great way to mark the occasion is with a family getaway to one of our Big Bear vacation rentals. What better way to celebrate the hard work and accomplishment of your graduate than with a relaxing time in the serenity of a Big Bear cabin or estate? Let them sleep late, and greet them with a breakfast of their favorite fixins prepared fresh in your gourmet kitchen. Pick one of our properties with a hot tub, and add that into the mix for relaxation. Enjoy some leisurely shopping in The Village, and plan on a nice meal at one of the great restaurants there. Make it a weekend or an entire week, and your graduate will appreciate the relaxation and quiet solitude you can find here.

If you’re planning a traditional June wedding, Big Bear is a great place for your ceremony and your honeymoon. There are a number of great locations to have your wedding, and we have the perfect solution for gathering your entire wedding party for the occasion. We have adjacent properties that can host up to 28 people. That’s room enough for all the in laws, maids of honor and best men, and a handful of grandparents as well. And there are few better places to enjoy your honeymoon after the big event. Spend some relaxing time hiking in the surrounding hillsides, dining and shopping in The Village, and enjoying the luxury of a Five Star Vacation Rental.

And June weddings also launch June anniversaries. You can make this year the one you plan something truly special to celebrate your marriage. And while it’s common to celebrate the big numbers like 10, 20, 30 years or more, there’s no reason that your 2nd, 4th, 7th or 9th should be excluded from a great time in a luxurious Big Bear vacation rental from Five Star Vacation Rentals.

Check out all our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link, and if you’re in the mood for a getaway elsewhere check out our vacation rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property allows you to experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your getaway to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

Plan the Perfect Christmas in Big Bear

dirty dishes Many of us woke up this morning with a few extra relatives in town with some of them under our roofs. We also greeted the day with the faint aroma of yesterday’s turkey feast still lingering around the kitchen. And whether or not you’re one of those who runs out to find the great sales this weekend, one thing is for certain: Thanksgiving is behind us, and we’re on that fast track to Christmas and Hanukkah. It’s a fun time, but it’s also a time when many families feel extra stress over the commitments and expectations that usually come with the season. This year you can leave the stress behind by and plan the perfect Christmas in Big Bear.

Enjoy more quality time with your extended family in Big Bear in a Five Star Vacation Rental. We still have a handful of luxury vacation rentals available for the Christmas weekend, but they’re going fast. Christmas is one of the most amazing times in Big Bear, and you can plan a family getaway that will have all your relatives vowing to do it again next year.

Big Bear Village pulls out all the stops for Christmas. It turns into a whimsical nostalgic winter wonderland with plenty of cheerful reminders of the excitement of the season. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting every weekend from 10am to 4pm, and the Village merchants help add to the festive spirit with great lights and decorations as well.

Christmas is a delight for the snow aficionados as well. The ski season is open, and the slopes are usually in great shape come Christmas time. Break out your skis or rent some when you arrive. All of our Big Bear properties are a good choice for skiers, and some are within walking distance to the slopes. There’s also plenty of fun snow activities without skis as well. The Alpine slide has a great downhill sled ride and inner tubes for more sliding fun.

But the center of your Big Bear visit will likely be your time spend in the luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental luxury cabin or estate. Each of our properties is a cut above the rest designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Most have hot tubs and games stocked to allow plenty of quality family time as your spend time relaxing around the fire and enjoying each others company. And we have properties with room for any range of guests, so you can plan your holiday getaway for just your immediate family or something to include all the far flung relatives across the country. You can make your plans confident that you’ll be providing a great memory for your entire group as they delight in the luxury of the accommodations making a perfect Christmas in Big Bear.

Check out all our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. In the mood for a getaway elsewhere? We’ve got some other great destinations too. We also maintain rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your getaway to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

There’s Just Too Much September

Honestly, we’re poring over the upcoming events in Big Bear for September, and we realize we’re going to need to start offering a monthly rate for our vacation rentals here. We certainly encourage you to give it a try, but we’re convinced there’s just too much going on to cram into a quick weekend getaway or even a longer stay during the week. Check out these options.

Oktoberfest makes its annual “why-wait-for-October?” arrival on September 10th this year. Feel free to call it “Septemberfest” if you must. The fun will the same regardless. It runs weekends until the end of October.

If you’ve never been to Oktoberfest, you’ve been missing out. In addition to one of the most amazing collections of international brews found anywhere, the entire family will find lots of fun and activities. Yep, last week you couldn’t even spell “lederhosen,” and now you own a pair. Nice knees. There’s plenty of Bavarian music to get your feet moving, and the kids will love all the activities set up just for them. Sundays are family day. Kids get in free, and the’ll enjoy a bounce house, face painting, balloons, and carnival games.

September 10th will see the arrival of the hugely popular Young Eagles program at the Big Bear airport. This event is intended to acquaint kids with the thrill of civilian aviation. Aimed at kids ages 8-17, it offers many their first free flight in a private airplane. The pilots will spend time with participants explaining the different parts of the aircraft to teach them the basics of flight and how the planes work. The free flight that follows is the essence of excitement. This is something every parent should do for their kids. And it’s free. This takes place on the second Saturday of each month through September. More info on their website: www.youngeagles.org

Weekends at the Big Bear Discovery Center are a big hit with our guests. You can join them for nature walks and learn some of the little-known history of Big Bear and its inhabitants. The trail guides will also provide fascinating information about the plant and animal life that surrounds you. Visit their website for more details.

Of course all of these activities take on a special significance when you have a luxury Five Star Vacation Rental cabin to head back to after you’ve had your fun. Cook up a big family meal in your gourmet kitchen or just assemble the family in the hot tub for a relaxing evening after your full day. A Five Star Vacation Rental will be the difference between, “that was fun” and “we’ve GOT to do that again!”

You can view all of our Big Bear luxury vacation rentals at this link. We also maintain rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your vacation to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

Why Choose Five Star Vacation Rentals?

Every week we take an opportunity here to cover some interesting event or activity at one of our destinations. It’s easy to understand why. Our guests are an active bunch, and they tend to hit the ground running when they arrive for their Five Star getaway. And our properties are located in some of the most amazing destinations.

You have a lot of things to consider when you plan your next vacation or weekend getaway, and big part of that decision is the place you’ll stay once you arrive. Though you may sleep less on vacation, you’ll definitely want to make sure you have a comfortable bed waiting for you when you’re ready to catch a few winks. We are unlike virtually every other option out there.

Hotels are a common choice for many travelers, but there are definite drawbacks. Even the best hotel can take on the feeling of a college dorm if you just happen to book your stay at the wrong time. Common hallways are often filled with uncommon noises at all hours. It only takes one rude guest to rouse an entire floor of sleeping vacationers. We all have stories along those lines, don’t we?

In addition to the roulette of noisy neighbors, hotels also require more time and planning to do even the most simple things you do at home. With some rare exceptions, you cannot simply roll out of a hotel bed and make yourself a yummy omelette, some toast, coffee, and orange juice in the morning. Even hotels that offer a breakfast service would prefer that you don’t show up in your pajamas and slippers for the meal. Greeting the morning with the requirement that you get dressed and share the time with complete strangers is a major detraction from the enjoyment.

This is where a vacation rental makes a huge difference. It literally becomes your home away from home. It has all the convenience of home, but you’re magically transported to a destination that offers more fun and relaxation than home.

Five Star Vacation Rentals takes this concept light years beyond and lets you experience your vacation in a manner that is typically reserved only for the extremely wealthy. We have assembled top-notch luxury properties in some of the West’s most desirous locations. These properties offer craftsmanship and luxury furnishings that are intended to amaze our guests. And that’s the typical reaction we get. For the duration of your stay with us, you’ll experience a level of quality surroundings that are difficult to duplicate. Beyond the luxury and fine craftsmanship around you, you’ll get to spend more time with fewer distractions simply enjoying yourself with your loved ones during your time away. And isn’t that what you’ll appreciate most?

Want to experience this amazing quality for yourself? We maintain luxury rentals in Big Bear, Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your vacation to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

July in Big Bear

We’re just a couple of weeks away from the big Fourth of July celebration in Big Bear, and there’s still time to book your family getaway.

If you’ve never experienced Independence Day in Big Bear, you’re missing out. First off, the fireworks display rates as one of the biggest in all of California. And there’s nothing like the beauty of watching the explosions and light trails as they are reflected off the surface of the lake. Couple this experience with the lavish luxury of a Five Star Vacation Rental, and you’ve got a recipe for a getaway the family will be talking about with fondness for years to come.

The Fawnskin Doo Dah parade is scheduled for July 23rd. If you’ve never been, it’s a lot of fun. It’s still a lot of fun even if you have been. There’s a chili cookoff and a wacky parade. The parade is sometimes short, sometimes long, every time funny.

The Big Bear Discovery Center is having lots of great events in July. On Saturdays and Sundays the entire family can enjoy guided nature walks where you can explore more of the natural beauty that surrounds us in Big Bear, and learn some fascinating history as well. On Saturday the 23rd, you can enjoy a musical evening with rocker John Waite. For more details visit their website at http://www.bigbear.com/event/?id=10957

But if you’re looking for a something else, we also maintain rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your vacation to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

Three Steps to Making Summer 2016 the Best You’ve Ever Had

Summer is a welcome chance to relax, take a break from school and spend quality time bonding with your family. It can fly by quickly if you don’t seize the opportunity to get out and have a great time, though. Why not take the Best Sumer Ever Challenge? You guessed it—we’ve got everything you need to make summer 2016 the best one you’ve ever had. With a little bit of planning, team work, and enthusiasm, it can be a reality. Here are three tips for putting the plan into action:

1. Involve the whole family in planning. It’s called a family vacation for a reason. Every member of the team should have a chance to offer their input on vacation ideas. Call it pre-game preparation before the big trip, and open the floor for a group discussion. Everybody will get excited when they can get involved in planning.

2. Choose a family-friendly destination. Everybody will likely have different ideas of what they want to do, but the good news is you can likely do it all if you plan wisely! This way the whole family is satisfied and enjoys the vacation. You should select a destination that offers entertainment, educational opportunities and the beauty of nature all in one place. A place like Big Bear might just fit the bill!

3. Lock in luxury accommodations. The best part of a vacation is enjoying and relaxing in a haven away from home. With a luxury vacation rental to retire to, you can immerse yourself fully in the stress relief a vacation will provide. At Five Star Vacation Rental, we maintain our properties with families like yours in mind. We know that you’ll likely be busy and you need accommodations that will suit everybody. Amenities like gourmet kitchens and luxurious details are just the cherry on top.

We aim to offer each of our guests a truly unforgettable experience. Our vacation homes are located in world-class destinations, and they are crafted with state-of-the-art features. If you’re ready to ditch the cost and monotony of a hotel, you can trust us to provide a great alternative. Nothing makes for a better getaway than fun and relaxation combined with unparalleled luxury.

Big Bear one of the top destinations for summer vacations, but if you’re looking for a more exotic vacation, we also maintain rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your vacation to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

Differences Between a Hotel and a Vacation Rental

If you’re planning on spending your vacation in a hotel, you’re missing out. Hotels offer convenience, safety, and clean accommodations, but so do vacation homes, along with plenty of other benefits! If you’ve been putting off a vacation for fear of the hassle or planning it involves, you can rest easy. Renting a vacation home can take the stress out of vacation planning and offer a fun, economical getaway. There are a million and one reasons to stay at a vacation rental instead of a hotel, but we’ll give you the top four:

1. Avoid loud surroundings and disruptions. Hotels are notorious for unexpected disruptions, loud hallways, crowdedness…we could go on and on. Is this any way to spend your vacation? Of course not. You can sidestep paper thin walls and enjoy a home-away-from-home all to yourself and your family by booking a vacation rental. Instead of noisy neighbors, you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of nature.

2. Maintain privacy. Along with those aforementioned noisy neighbors, you’ll enjoy a lack of privacy at nearly any hotel you might stay in. Not so at a vacation rental. With the place all to yourself, you can revel in the retreat your vacation should provide. A vacation rental will let you enjoy a getaway to its fullest extent.

3. Save time and money. Hotels often come with a host of fees and tacked-on expenses, and they offer subpar value in many cases. Renting a vacation home, on the other hand, provides maximum value. You can save time, too, by arriving at your accommodation and settling in—don’t worry about valet, check-in, or any of the other obligations you’d encounter at a hotel.

4. Get a full vacation experience. When you’re on vacation, you want to escape from the stress of everyday life. Maybe you’re with friends or family, and you want them to have a good time, too. A luxury rental means you can finish off a day of activities and exploration with true relaxation. Instead of just a place to sleep, it’s a haven to retreat to.

Big Bear is one of the top destinations for a getaway. Five Star Vacation Rental also offers luxury accommodations in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. No matter what city you are visiting, staying in a Five Star Vacation Rental property will ensure that you experience the absolute best in luxury accommodations. We would be glad to help you plan your vacation to Big Bear or elsewhere, so if you would like more information, you can reach out to us by calling 310-780-3411.

Spending St. Patty’s in Big Bear

St. Patrick’s Day means something a little bit different to everybody. For kids, it’s a warning to wear green or be pinched, and for adults, it might be the rare opportunity to drink green beer. Its origins have seemingly gotten lost in translation, but you’re bound to have fun on a holiday devoted to lucky clovers, pots of gold, and leprechauns. A day this silly deserves to be celebrated unabashedly, and there’s no better place to do that than in Big Bear while luxuriating in one of the finest vacation rentals available. Renting a cabin in Big Bear might mean it’s your friends who spend St. Patrick’s Day green with envy!

If you’re planning to chase rainbows on a hunt for pots of gold, the weekend of March 17th might be the time to do it. If you had other activities in mind, though, Big Bear has lots to offer. March is a particularly beautiful time to visit. Snow starts to melt off, amusement abounds, and outdoor activities, as always, provide more than enough entertainment. You can spend the day exploring one of Big Bear’s many lush forest areas, and though you likely won’t find gold, you may find some four-leafed clovers. Nothing is quite as lucky as getting to relax in a premium Big Bear cabin, though.

If you’d rather spend the day celebrating in a more traditional manner, adults can enjoy the festivities that will be hosted at many local bars and taverns. Nottinghams Tavern is just one destination you can stop by for food, drinks and a great social scene. St. Patrick’s Day is sure to provide a lively party scene, but whether or not green beer will on the menu, we’re not sure.

Big Bear is known for its beautifully green landscapes, so what better place could there be to spend St. Patrick’s Day? And your trip won’t be complete without booking a luxury vacation rental from Five Star Vacation Rentals. Other rentals don’t compare to the designer features, stunning layouts, and immaculate beauty of our cabins. Don’t be surprised if you visit Big Bear and find that you’d prefer to stay inside all day!

Big Bear is our most popular locale, but we offer incredible rentals for a variety of other destinations, too. So if St. Patty’s in Big Bear is not your cup of tea, you can book Five Star Vacation rentals in Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. Most people don’t get to vacation often, so we go above and beyond to ensure that when you’re staying in one of our rentals, you are enjoying the finest luxury and relaxation. If you’d like more information, you can reach out to our friendly staff by calling 310-780-3411.

Why Not ‘Spring Forward’ Into a Big Bear Vacation Rental?

There’s nothing quite like being robbed of an hour of sleep. Alas, Father Time isn’t always on our side, and so we begin the springtime season with Daylight Savings. If you’re like most people, the adjustment will be a little difficult, but waking up in a luxury cabin can help soften the blow. Losing an hour of sleep isn’t so bad, after all, if the rest of the night is spent in the comfort of a vacation rental’s warm, cozy bed. Daylight Savings isn’t just a great excuse to rent a cabin, though, it’s also one of the most beautiful times of year that you can plan a visit to Big Bear.

As the clocks spring forward, winter gives way to the welcoming brightness of spring. This is a fantastic time to come visit, since most of the snow has started to melt off, and activities during this season often take place around the lake. Fish species such trout and bass populate the water and make for ideal fishing conditions. Amateur fishers and seasoned pros alike are welcome to bring their bait and catch some of the lake’s plentiful fish population.

Childhood Other activities include biking along one of many mountain trails nestled in nature as spring blooms. The snow that covers many of the paths in winter will melt off and open up opportunities for anybody who’d prefer a bike experience with a little more traction than snow provides. There are vendors nearby who supply bike rentals, and you can also book a spot on a guided tour if you’d like to bike along in a group. Biking in the beautiful landscape that spring reveals is a wonderful adventure.

The only thing that might rival the fun and activities of Big Bear itself is the luxury and relaxation you’ll find in a Five Star Vacation Rental. Our properties combine the absolute best of comfort and high-end accommodations, with gourmet kitchens, designer features, and gorgeous fireplaces throughout many of our rentals. You’ll find that the excitement of a day in the town may be matched by the excitement of settling in and relaxing in the comfort of your vacation rental.

While Big Bear is our most popular destination, you can also enjoy some quality time in our other great luxury vacation rentals: Nuevo Vallarta, Mammoth Mountain, Park City, Southern California Beaches, and La Quinta. With Five Star Vacation Rentals, you can be assured that your vacation time will be a time of true relaxation and enjoyment for your family. We recognize that most families today get precious little vacation time, and we work hard to help make sure your time away will be memorable and meaningful. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you put together a great vacation. Give us a call 310-780-3411.

Big Bear Vacation Rental: Slope Side at Bear Mountain

When your family decides to plan a vacation getaway, what are the most important elements? It varies a bit from family to family, but there are some common features that pretty much every family wants. In this week’s blog, we’re featuring our Big Bear vacation rental, “Slope Side at Bear Mountain,” and we’re sure it’ll hit the mark for even the most demanding members of your family.

For starters, it’s located in Big Bear — our number one vacation destination. Big Bear has more to offer for a vacation rental than you can possibly experience in a single weekend or even a full week’s vacation. As the winter approaches, winter sports start taking center stage, and our Cabin #1 is ideally situated to take full advantage of the snow activities. It’s just a 2 minute walk to the slopes at Bear Mountain. Can you imagine rolling out of bed, enjoying a nice breakfast with your family, and then walking a couple minutes to a great day skiing? For many of our guests, it’s a dream come true. And this cabin is ideal for extended family and friends. It has room for up to 13 guests, and a big 7 person spa to relax after your day on the slopes. It has 4 bedrooms and three baths with a set of bunk beds the kids will enjoy. It’s also a short drive into The Village, so you can spend some of your downtime shopping and enjoying the local cuisine. But we think you’ll have the best time just relaxing in this Big Bear Vacation Rental.

But you may choose to take all your meals in once you get a look at the fully-equipped kitchen. You’ll find everything you need to create wonderful meals. And since you run the kitchen, you get to choose your favorite foods cooked exactly the way you want. Best of all, there’s no waiting for a free table in a loud restaurant, and there’s no need to tip the staff (unless the kids help out, and you want to reward them!). It’s a wonderful family time in a beautiful home nestled amid the trees adjacent to the slopes.

View more photos and details at this link. You can book online, or give us a call at 310-780-3411 for more details on this or any of our other Big Bear vacation rentals. At Five Star Vacation Rentals, we’re dedicated to offering the best quality cabins and estates, so you can just relax and feel pampered during your stay with us. We strive to make sure the hardest part of your visit will be when you have to pack up and go back home.