Five Star Vacation Rental

Plan Your Next Big Bear Getaway In Our Newest Addition

As our regular visitors know, we’re always excited when we welcome a new luxury vacation rental cabin to our family. We’re just this side of calling the relatives and passing out cigars. It’s a big event. We are extremely proud of our family of properties. They’ve appeared in television shows, films, and in a thousand vacation selfies with broad smiles. We simply glow every time we get those calls that start with, “We had a great time on our last vacation in this cabin. Will you check and see what dates we can get it again?” And those calls come in frequently.

We’re confident that you’ll find our newest cabin one that will launch a new round of selfies and treasured memories. We’re calling it “Above It All In Castle Glen,” and you’ll quickly see why.

This luxury custom built cabin sits high above the street with amazing mountain and sunset views. It’s secluded location is at the end of a long winding driveway and is situated close to everything that draws you to Big Bear: The lake, the village, ski areas, stores and restaurants. It has 3400 square feet with 3 master suites. This layout makes it the perfect choice for larger groups or sharing between two or three families. It has a new spa and a barbecue to enjoy the crisp fall evenings. It has two fireplaces, a game room with a pool table, and plenty of parking for your entire party. There are 3 flat screen tv’s, so you’re free to enjoy the game on Sunday during your visit. Watch the stars come out at night from the spacious patio.

The Big Bear vacation rental boasts a gourmet kitchen with a double oven, and if you hurry, you may be the lucky family who enjoys this luxury cabin during Thanksgiving or Christmas week. Call the kids, call the in laws, but call us first. You may be headed toward the best holiday your family has ever enjoyed.

Check out more details on the great new property 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? 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.

Fall — In Love — In Big Bear

We can’t believe that summer is officially ending and the first day of fall is just a few days away. Halloween candy is already popping up on the store aisles, and we’ve already had a couple of chilly mornings. Time marches on, and waits for no man, and . . . lots of other cliches. But have you allowed time to trample on your plans for a romantic getaway? Well, we just double checked, and the clock is still ticking. The longer you delay, the longer you’ll be delayed. You may quote us on that. You should really stop procrastinating, and give us a call. We have more getaway specialists on hand than a convention of bank robbers. And our getaway specialists will help you plan a romantic time away with virtually no worry about any jail time as a result. They’re really that good.

Big Bear is an ideal destination for your getaway anytime of year. It’s one of the few places in Southern California that you can actually see fall colors in abundance. The colors usually arrive some time in October, and they’re really spectacular. The brilliant oranges and reds are breathtaking and make for a really romantic time. We highly recommend that you make some time with you sweetheart to have romantic getaway in the fall. There’s really no better time to propose, celebrate your anniversary, or just reaffirm your commitment. We can’t imagine a more romantic moment than walking hand-in-hand down a colorful path, and pausing to propose, offer a surprise gift, or just look deeply in your mate’s eyes and say, “This is a beautiful place, but it pales in comparison with your beauty, and the joy you’ve brought into my life.” Hand us a tissue, we’re getting misty-eyed. So will you.

The romance of your special time in Big Bear will be greatly enhanced by the luxurious pampering you’ll experience in our Five Star Vacation Rental Big Bear cabins and estates. Of course, true romance is unbounded by any geographic limits. So feel free to take your romantic plans to any of our destinations. 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.

October in Big Bear

October is just around the corner, and we’ve got plenty of good reasons for you to plan your next getaway with Five Star Vacation Rentals in Big Bear.

Oktoberfest is in full swing, and we’re certain there’s a stein or two just waiting for you to show up. Beer is just the beginning of Big Bear’s Oktoberfest fun. This event keeps getting bigger and bigger each year and is a great destination for the entire family. In addition to a wondrous collection of exotic international beers, there are events planned to keep everybody in the family occupied with something fun. You’ll be humming polka tunes for weeks to come. It’s one of those rare moments in your life you may well hear yourself utter the words, “You know, I think I’d like to learn to play the accordion.”

The rows of booths have lots of fun souvenirs and kid-oriented stuff like a bounce house, face painting, balloon creations, and spray-on tattoos. Combine this with the nearly endless polkas and food, and you’ll see why so many people keep coming back year after year. Oktoberfest runs weekends through October 25.

Anglers are going to love the annual Troutfest on October 4th and 5th. Sponsored by Western Outdoor News, this event offers a great weekend of fishing with some great prizes and trophies offered. You can fish from shore or on the lake, and there are several different categories you can vie for. Visit the Western Outdoor News website for more details.

Regardless of the reason you choose for your Big Bear getaway, you time away will be much more enjoyable with a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate as part of the picture. We choose only the finest luxury vacation rentals in Big Bear, so you can enjoy an amazing getaway that promises to let you truly relax as you soak in your surroundings.

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.

Take To The Lake — And To the Land!

September is one of the best months for activities on Big Bear Lake as we enjoy the last of the warmer weather before the onset of fall. At the peak of summer, the lake water can get in the low 70° range. This is great weather for boating, fishing, and even swimming on the lake. It’s a great opportunity for your family to “dive in” and enjoy some of the great water activities on Big Bear Lake.

Thursdays offers ladies only a fun time with the “Babes on Boards” potluck and paddle board event at Captain John’s Fawn Harbor and Marina. This fun event is limited to ladies only, and we’re told it’s an absolute blast. Be sure to call ahead for details, as there is an age requirement. Contact Serena Saunders at 909-866-6478 for more details.

The entire family can enjoy stand up paddle boarding with mid-week rentals at Captain John’s. Paddle boarding is great fun, and definitely gets easier the more you practice. And with the warmer lake water this time of year, you won’t suffer at all when you slip into the water.

Want to just spend some time on the lake? You can rent anything from a little canoe to a 12 person boat at Captain John’s. Spending an afternoon just drifting around the lake with no real destination can be amazingly relaxing. Grab a good book, some cool refreshments and a light lunch. You’ll quickly find the gentle lapping of the lake water against the hull of the boat to be supremely relaxing.

September usually offers some good trout and bass fishing, so we recommend all anglers pack their gear to enjoy some fun as well. There’s nothing quite like serving up the amazingly fresh catch of the day when you were the one to catch it. Our luxury Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates all have full kitchens with the utensils you’ll need to cook up a gourmet meal.

If you choose to venture off the lake, there are some very special events taking place in Big Bear during September. The annual Oktoberfest celebration kicks off September 13th and runs weekends through October 25th. Many of our guests make this an annual event. Oktoberfest brings great fun to town. It’s that time of year you can sample dozens of exotic beers from around the world, and polka till you just can’t polka any more. The kids will have a great time as well with dance contests and tons of activities just for them. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, beer, and polka. There are few things needed beyond these to enjoy a fulfilled life. Except maybe some quality time in a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear. And lederhosen.

September 19 – 21st Big Bear hosts the 15th annual International Film Festival. This event keeps getting bigger every year, and it’s a great time for film buffs. You’ll get a chance to do some star gazing, since we usually see a handful of famous actors in town for the event. There are over 100 films screened during the festival, and you can also participate in seminars and panels for both film makers and film fans alike. Be sure to book your cabin and get your tickets in advance. It’s a busy weekend, and we often get booked up in advance.

September in Big Bear. Plant This In Your Mind.

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

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.

Make a Run For The Border

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

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

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.

Relax in The Luxury of Gold Rush Resort

Every once in a while we like to feature one of our properties to give you an up close look at the finer details. It’s easy on our website — any website — to quickly click through from one page to the next without really absorbing things. That’s okay. We’ve got a very short attention span as well, so please avoid mentioning squirrels.

But since we liken ourselves as sort of parents with this big family of over-achieving vacation rental kids, we can’t help but urge you to take a moment to really get to know one of the properties that we’re really proud of. Gold Rush Resort really shines in our family and here are some of the reasons why:

You’ll quickly notice that this amazing Big Bear vacation rental cabin is built with your relaxation in mind. The soaring pine ceilings create a warmth that carries through to the sunken living room with a plush sofa just perfect for your family gathering. The fireplace adds to the cozy feelings you’ll enjoy under the soaring ceilings.

Meals are a delightful choice between the gourmet kitchen and the barbecue out on the deck. After dinner, you can choose to enjoy a friendly game of pingpong or spend some time shooting pool. Mom and dad may opt for even more relaxation by enjoying the forest view from the spa. There are TV’s in all the bedrooms with cable. The wifi will help you keep in touch by posting photos on Facebook, so all your friends can envy your time away at Gold Rush Resort.

There’s room enough for a large family or two families with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The master has a fireplace, king bed, and Jacuzzi tub. The kids will delight in sharing the bunk beds in one of the rooms. Larger groups can take advantage of the queen-size sofa bed in the living room.

With all this luxury, you’ll find that the saddest moment of your stay will come when you start packing up to leave. But as Tennyson would surely have said, “it is better to have stayed at a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin briefly, than never to have stayed there at all.” You can easily quench your grief by calling us when you get back home, so we can help you book your next stay.

If you’re in the mood for a relaxing getaway elsewhere, be sure to check out the rest of our properties in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Your family’s vacation time is important for relaxation and growing closer together through some great shared experiences. 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 310-780-3411, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.