Five Star Vacation Rental

Your Own Private Cove on Big Bear Lake

People come to Big Bear for different reasons. Some are celebrating big occasions like a wedding, anniversary or family reunion. Others are looking to connect with friends or family by getting some time away together. And some head up the hill to Big Bear for solitude and to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you there. Many of our properties are well-suited to these pursuits, but we’ve just added a new property that has just about everything you could want to enjoy your time in Big Bear.

Our new Boulder Cove Estate on Peninsula Point is perfect for virtually any getaway you may plan. It has a large floor plan with two master suites. This makes it perfect for larger groups or two families to share the space. It’s location right on the lake gives you panoramic views of the cove and all the surrounding area. The dining area seats 10 at a single sitting, and the gourmet kitchen allows you to cook up a great meal you’ll all enjoy. After dinner, you can all retire out to one of the decks where you’ll enjoy the cool breeze off the lake. There’s also a barbecue and spa out there, so be sure to plan for that as well. If one of you has a good day fishing, you can have a barbecue lunch followed by an evening relaxing in the spa.

But whatever you may do, you’ll be constantly reminded of the luxury that surrounds you in this amazing cabin. Enjoy the theater sound system with a fun old movie on the big screen TV as you relax in the warmth of the leather seating. Take the stairway down to your private cove, and sit with friends and family while you enjoy the sounds of the gently lapping water on the rocks. You’ll feel like the stress and pressures of life are a million miles away. And for the time you spend at our Boulder Cove Estate, they will be.

Here’s the link to view all of our Big Bear cabins and estates. Also, be sure to check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, 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.

Our Newest Castle Glen Beauty

We’re excited to welcome our newest luxury getaway in Big Bear area of Castle Glen. This home is a real beauty. It’s spread over 3 levels and each is filled with views of both the lake and mountain. The entire top level is devoted to the amazing great room. On this level you can enjoy a friendly game of pool, watch some TV on the flat screen, or just step out on the deck and take in the wonderful lake views.

When evening arrives, you’ll be able to prepare a feast for the entire family in the gourmet kitchen. Enjoy your meal in one of the two dining areas, or assemble out on the deck to admire the view and feel the cool breezes as you enjoy some time with your family and friends. The home boasts two master suites and each has a jacuzzi tub. If you’re a little sore from some extended hiking, just immerse yourself in the jacuzzi tub. You’ll quickly start to feel the gentle massage of the rushing waters and bubbles.

Here’s a quick overview of what this beautiful cabin offers:

4 Bedrooms
3.5 Bath
2 Master Suites
2 Jacuzzi Spa Tubs
Top Floor Great Room w/ Brick Fireplace
2 Dining Areas
2 60′ Wide Screen TVs w/ DVD Players
Pool Table
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Laundry Room
2 Levels Of Decking For Viewing

Here’s the link to get a closer look at this cabin. We can also help you plan your holiday in one our other destinations as well. Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, 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.

Isn’t It Time You Fled the Country?

We’re not actually looking for fugitives from justice. But we do welcome with open arms fugitives from stress and the daily grind. You’ve probably noticed the symptoms as well. You’re getting increasingly impatient with long meetings. The mere mention of a conference call sends your eyes rolling back into your head. And every new mention of a deadline has you glancing at the clock seeking escape at the end of the day. This is no way to live, and you really need to get some relaxing time away. Fortunately, we just happen to be world-class experts on creating relaxing escapes away from the pressures of your day. And this week, we’re going to recommend that you not only get away, but you should flee the country entirely.

Of course we’re talking about spending some quality time in one of our resort condominiums in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We’ve got over a dozen luxury units just steps away from the beach at Villa la Estancia. The resort is a short cab ride from the airport, and there are several flights daily out of LAX. Other southland airports offer connecting flights that will still get you there quickly. You can head to the airport at noon, and you’ll be enjoying shrimp and margaritas on the beach by dinner. It’ll feel like somebody reached around to the back of your head, and opened up your relief valve. You’ll just sink into the beach chair as all the tension and pressures melt away.

Many of our luxury units overlook the surf, and you’ll find yourself gravitating toward the balcony time after time during your stay. Each of our units is fully furnished with your comfort in mind, but nothing can quite compete with the view of the ocean you’ll have when you choose one of our view condos.

Villa la Estancia is consistently rated among the top resorts in the Nuevo Vallarta area, and with good reason. There are two award-winning restaurants on site that cater to even the most discriminating tastes. Take the short cab ride into Puerto Vallarta, and you’ll enjoy full days of great shopping and amazing food stands. Seasoned travelers always bring along an empty suitcase to fill with the unique craft and accent items that are virtually irresistible in the markets. And when those items eventually find their way onto your shelves and desks back home, they’ll be a constant reminder of the amazing time you had when you grabbed the family and fled the country — for an amazing getaway to Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

If you’re in the mood for a relaxing getaway elsewhere, be sure to check out the rest of our properties in Big Bear, Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, and Mammoth Mountain. 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 your and your family. Call us today at 310-780-3411, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Plan The Perfect Mother’s Day Getaway in Big Bear

Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away, and you’ve got a chance this year to make it something really special. You may have squeaked by on Valentine’s Day with flowers and candy, but it’s too soon to think you can get away with that again. Why not take the time to plan a perfect getaway for your wife, your mother, or both? It’s a great opportunity to make sure they know how much you appreciate all that they do.

We’ve got some of the most amazing luxury vacation rentals in Big Bear. Our cabins have starred both on the big screen and on TV. We pride ourselves on making sure our vacation rental cabins, condos, and estates provide a level of luxury and quality that will have you pleasantly startled and unhappy only when your stay must come to an end. What better way is there to surprise your wife, mother, or mother-in-law than with a relaxing getaway to one of our Five Star Vacation Rentals?

Plan ahead during your stay, and make arrangements for mom to get pampered by one of Big Bear’s massage and spa companies. Several of these will actually come out to your cabin, so mom can enjoy a relaxing massage and facial without ever leaving the serenity of your vacation home. You can give a call to Mountain Mobile Massage and Spa at 909-800-8103. Longevity Massage & Bodywork also makes house calls and can be reached at 909-747-7156. Be sure to ask about a group discount so you can get all the girls in your party pampered in a single session.

Depending upon if you want swanky dining or casual, you’ve got great restaurant options as well. The North Shore Cafe is consistently one of Big Bear’s highest rated restaurants. They offer a casual fare with everything prepared from scratch. They’ve got pancakes that will have you wanting breakfast for every meal. Their steaks and hamburgers are huge with a taste to match. If you’re in the mood for a bit more upscale experience, we recommend you try out Nottingham’s Tavern. Their menu includes fineseafood and some of the best prime rib you’ll taste anywhere in Southern California. Match your selection with a great wine from their wine list, and the moms in your group will leave feeling full and pampered.

Want to plan a getaway for mom someplace else? Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, 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 your and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Hello Easter, Summer’s on the Way

Easter vacation is already here, and lots of folks are getting their first glimpse of summer on the horizon. It’s amazing that the year is slipping away so quickly. This is a great time to start planning your summer getaway to one of our Five Star Vacation Rentals. Here’s just a sampling of our luxury getaways:

Mighty Bear Manor in Big Bear is a consistent favorite with our guests. The first thing you’ll notice is the huge carved bear that greets you as you walk up the driveway. Towering 16 feet tall, this huge creature offers a preview of the grand size you’ll enjoy during your stay. This cabin has the look and feel of a mountain chalet with amazing attention paid to the best furnishings to make sure you can relax in great luxury. As you relax, you’ll enjoy incredible views of the slopes and the lake. The cabin has 7 bedrooms, so there’s plenty of room for your extended family or group up to 16 people. You’ll be shooting pool, playing ping pong or just relaxing in front of one of the fireplaces. It’ll be a great time for your entire family.

Sky High Estate is another great cabin in Big Bear. With 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, there’s plenty of room to spread out for your entire family. Two of the bedrooms are masters and one has its own fireplace. Though you’ll enjoy feeling like you’re living in the trees far away from civilization, the cabin as just a few minutes walk from the restaurants and shops in the Village. You can enjoy hiking right out the backyard, or stay in and play a friendly game of pool. The views are just amazing throughout the cabin, so you’ll be torn with relaxing and enjoying the view or grabbing your hiking boots to trek out into the trees. It’s a great dilemma that will have you feeling relaxed whichever you may choose.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll highlight more of our vacation rental cabins, estates and condos. We’ve got lots of opportunities for you and your family to have a truly amazing vacation this summer. Take a look at all our Big Bear cabins at this link. And if you’d like to explore any of our other destinations, you can be assured that we’re committed to providing top quality cabins, estates, and condos for your next vacation getaway. Here are links to our other properties in Park City, Utah, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you make the reservation for your next getaway.

New Studies Shows The Key To Happiness Is In a Five Star Vacation Rental

Well, we may be stretching things a bit, but follow along with us. You’ll see there’s good reason to believe that true happiness can be found in one of our luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental cabins, estates, and condos.

Researchers at Cornell University and San Francisco State University recently completed studies in which individuals were surveyed about recent purchases and experiences. The object of the studies was to find the source for the greatest happiness among the study participants. Would they be most happy by acquiring some new material object, or through some shared experience? As surprising as it may seem, both studies found that we tend to be happier when we have a shared experience than when we buy something new. The studies found that the joy of a new material purchase fades fairly quickly and is nearly gone with in a matter of weeks. On the other hand, the memories of an experience shared with others is far more likely to linger and provide lasting joy for a very long time. There are a number of reasons for this.

We tend to be more open about sharing details about an experience than we are sharing our feelings about a new purchase. Many of us feel self-conscious about buying something bigger or better than our friends may have, but experiences are usually more about the emotions and activities involved. And those are much easier and less threatening for many of us to share.

And this is where we step in and provide a height of joy you’ll be smiling about for years to come. At Five Star Vacation Rentals we have collected some of the finest memory-producing properties to be found anywhere on Earth. Maybe other planets too. Our properties are designed to engulf you in a sense of luxury and relaxation unlike anything you have ever known. We’ve chosen properties located in some of the most beautiful locations to augment the beauty of our luxury estates and cabins.

To view our Big Bear vacation rental cabins, visit our Big Bear page at this link. We can also help you plan your holiday in one our other destinations as well. Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, 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 your and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

After Dark Fun In Big Bear During March

We’re slowly working our way through winter, and the days are starting to last a bit longer. Spring will be here before you know it, and the nights in Big Bear are starting to offer some great activities both indoors and outdoors.

While there’s nothing we’d rather be doing any night of the week other than sitting in front of a crackling fire in one of our luxurious Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates, we have to admit that there are some worthwhile activities in Big Bear after the sun goes down. For those of you who have the willpower to pry yourselves off the sofa during your stay with us, here are a few fun things you may want to consider:

Go Night Skiing

If you’ve never been skiing after dark, it’s something you really need to try. There’s an entirely different feel to the slopes after dark, and it’s a great way to get some extra runs in during your stay. Hurry, though, the last run is scheduled for the weekend of March 8th. The Alpine Slide (www.alpineslidebigbear.com, (909) 866-4626) is also scheduling evening hours, so be sure to call ahead to see what’s available.

Catch Some Tunes

Big Bear has long been known as a great spot for some great music. And March offers some great opportunities to to get your toes tapping. Here’s just a sampling.

Let your dreadlocks fly free and head over to The Cave for some great Rock Reggae with “Solution.” Check their website for show times and details: www.thecavebigbear.com

Chad’s Place has live music every Friday and Saturday night. On Tuesday nights you can finally learn to line dance. And Thursday nights are great fun with an open mic for pretty much anything. You’ll hear poets, comedians, magicians. Maybe this could be your big show biz break, eh? For details and directions, visit their website: http://www.chads-place.com/entertainment/

Whiskey Dave’s has great DJ music every weekend, so you can rock to your favorite tunes delivered at the skilled hands of their DJ’s. Visit their website for more info: http://whiskeydaves.com/

We can also help you plan your holiday in one our other destinations as well. Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, 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 your and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Be sure to download our new IOS and Android apps. These are a great tool to let your view our properties and book them while you’re on the go.

Make Your Big Bear To-Do List With Five Star Vacation Rentals

Life is filled with to-do lists. Most of them are pretty mundane. Forgive us, but we’ve taken a peek at yours, and we’re about as bored as you are by what we see there: Pick up the dry cleaning. Pay the water bill. Call the accountant.

Yawn

Well, don’t despair. One of our specialties here at Five Star Vacation Rentals is adding some spice to the otherwise ordinary daily lives most of us live. Take another look at that list, and you’ll notice we’ve added a few items that you should definitely move to the top:

1. Learn to Ski or Snowboard

You hate to admit it, but you’ve been in Southern California for how long, and never learned to ski? Well, many of us here were late bloomers as well. Like you, we spent years nodding quietly as our friends recounted their adventures on the slopes. Our laughter always seemed a bit hollow, and we never wanted to admit that we never really learned to ski. If you’re a novice and want to get serious about improving your style, ski lessons are a great way to quickly improve your downhill experience. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offer lessons. And remember, ski lessons are not just for first-timers. Maybe you’ve been skiing a while, and are ready to learn snowboarding. They’ve got lessons for that as well. Make it a family affair by including the kids as well. They’ll always remember the great fun they had learning to ski with you. Don’t delay on this one, as we’re quickly approaching the end of the ski season.

2. Take a Walk In the Woods

Each weekend the Big Bear Discovery Center offers nature walks starting at the center (map). These are great fun for the entire family. These walks are full of great information about Big Bear’s wildlife and natural beauty. The tour guides also provide lots of little-known info about the history of Big Bear. Your family will come away with a better understanding, and a new way to enjoy Big Bear. Call the Discovery Center for more details: (909) 382-2790

3. Count Some Bald Eagles

The Forest Service conducts annual counts of our national symbol, and they need lots of volunteers to help find them. This is a great opportunity to see these grand birds and help in their preservation. Volunteers don’t need to sign up in advance. Just dress warmly, and arrive at the Big Bear Discovery Center by 8am on Saturday, March 8th. Be sure to bring binoculars and a watch. You’ll be given a brief orientation and assigned a vantage point to record sightings of our beloved national symbol. It’s a really amazing sight as these majestic birds take flight. And we guarantee you’ll attract a crowd at work the following week when you’re asked, “So, what did you do last weekend?” More details at this link.

4. Immerse Yourself in Luxury and Get Pampered While Working on Your To-Do List

The above items will certainly give your family great enjoyment and enrich your lives. And we can’t think of any better way to augment these experiences than returning each evening to one of our luxury Big Bear vacation rental cabins. We’re experts at helping folks wind down and enjoy a level of relaxation that just can’t be found in their daily lives. We’ve collected some of Big Bear’s most luxurious cabins and furnished them with your comfort and relaxation in mind. You know that huge sigh you let out when you finally get to relax after a hard day at work or when you complete a difficult project? Well, you’ll be breathing that sign continually in your amazing cabin. Welcome to relaxation. Welcome to your Big Bear Vacation Rental getaway. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll get started creating your next getaway. Start your to-do list by check out all our great Big Bear cabins at this link.

For your convenience, we created IOS and Android apps for your phone. These are a great tool to let you view our properties and book them while you’re on the go.

Win a Gold Medal In Vacationing

The Winter Olympics are upon us, and very soon we’ll all be glued to the TV watching some amazing athletes compete in a variety of sports including skating, skiing, snowboarding, and more. But don’t you wish you could unleash your inner Olympian? Don’t you want to feel that cool air on your face and hear the whooshing of the snow under your skis or snow board? We’ll we’re creating our own Olympic sport, and your training starts by visiting our Big Bear, Park City, or Mammoth Mountain vacation rental pages.

The great thing about this event is that anyone can complete. Earning a gold medal in vacationing is a goal that can be achieved by anybody from a complete couch potato to a long distance runner. The finish line is not timed, rather the judges will be gauging the size of the smiles on your faces. The bigger the smile, the more points you’ll be awarded. And we’re going to help you earn that medal every time. We have some of the finest vacation rental properties that are certain to keep your entire family or group smiling for the duration of your stay with us.

Conditions are good at both Park City and Mammoth. Big Bear is warming up a bit, but Bear Mountain and Snow Summit both have a good base. Bear Mountain is making snow most nights as well. Grab your skis or snow board and make that run up to one of these great destinations. We’ll gladly help you in your “training” for the Vacation Event by working with you to choose the perfect cabin for your vacation. If you can get away during the week, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds on the slopes and most of our cabins have reduced rates during the week. If you’ve never skied before, now is a great time to start with both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offering lessons that will get you enjoying the thrill of a downhill run in no time. Kids under 6 ski for free, and it’s a great time to start that passion in your little ones as well. Your family will enjoy the time away, and you’ll be positively amazed at the wonderful cabins we offer. All our cabins are designed with great detail to luxury and comfort. You’ll be a winner in our vacation competition. Go ahead and get ready to let out that yelp of delight accompanied by some enthusiastic fist pumps. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll get your vacation started. Start exercising your smile.

We recently rolled out our new IOS and Android apps. These are a great tool to let you view our properties and book them while you’re on the go.

Time For an Exotic Getaway

We’re in the middle of a great ski season in our Big Bear, Park City, and Mammoth Mountain ski areas. If you haven’t already booked your ski getaway, let this be your friendly reminder to book your getaway while there’s still time. If you keep putting this off, you’ll end up missing it again this year. Don’t let that happen! Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll help you put together the perfect ski escape. ‘Nuf said.

If you’ve already skied to your heart’s content, then we’d like to take a few moments in this week’s blog to suggest you embark on a bit more exotic getaway. Grab your passport and get ready for some fun on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico!

Our luxury resort vacation rental condos in Villa la Estancia, Mexico are an amazing destination for your next vacation, family reunion, or just to getaway with a bunch of friends. The resort is located right on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta, and enjoys some of the most moderate weather virtually year round. Villa la Estancia is an ideal place to plan a getaway for your large group as well, because we have 16 units in the resort. This makes your time away that much more enjoyable, so you can all congregate in one of the great gourmet restaurants on the property, or quickly assemble in the lobby to take day trips into the surrounding community. You’ll also want to schedule some time just laying on the beach as well. This is a truly relaxing destination where you can stretch out on the beach and just let the sounds of the waves lull you into a renewal of your spirit and a deep calm.

Be sure to arrive hungry, because you’ll find some of the most amazing dining both on site at Villa la Estancia and in the surrounding community. The short ride into Puerto Vallarta will reward you with a wide range of eateries from the most tasty little hole-in-the-wall, to some world class experiences that you’ll never forget. And we’re sure that whatever sort of eatery you choose, the table will growly strangely quiet once your meal arrives and you start to sample the amazing local cuisine. Hint: Order the lobster. You’ll be very glad you did.

Direct flights into Puerto Vallarta leave daily for the quick 3 hour flight out of LAX, and you can arrange connecting flights from virtually any southern California airport as well. The resort is a quick cab ride from the airport, and you’ll be feeling sand between your toes before you know it. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you put together an amazingly exotic getaway for your family or group. View our available units at this link.

Be sure to download our new IOS and Android apps. These are a great tool to let your view our properties and book them while you’re on the go.