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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.

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.

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.

New Year’s Resolutions You Can Stick With

Oh sure, we all agree we need to drop that extra weight. But let’s not waste a perfectly good New Year’s resolution on something as boring as that. Let’s give wings to our resolutions, so we can embrace them, cherish them, and allow our inner child to jump up and down about them. Here’s one everybody can get behind: “I’m going to rent a Five Star Vacation Rental luxury cabin in Big Bear and go skiing!” Now you’re talking our language.

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We’re right in the thick of ski season, and we suggest you don’t delay getting your reservations. Our bookings in Big Bear always run near capacity during the ski season, and every year we have some folks who miss the season entirely because they delay getting their cabin booked with us. Don’t be that guy. Resolve today that you’ll allow nothing to stop you from enjoying some of Southern California’s finest skiing followed by relaxing in one of Southern California’s finest cabins. It’s a combination that is unbeatable and leads to many return trips. You’ll quickly learn why. There’s really nothing that compares with soothing some of your tired muscles after a long day on the slopes by soaking in one of our hot tubs. And when you finally dry off and wander back into the cabin, you’ll be amazed at the great luxury that surrounds you. You and your guests will enjoy the finest quality lodging available in Big Bear, and then wake refreshed the following morning to do it all again. It’s a wonderful way to recharge your batteries. Want to save some money both on your skiing and our cabin? Book your stay during the week. The slopes are less crowded, and the weekday rates are lower both on our cabins and on the slopes. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you plan a great getaway.

And as if wonderful skiing weren’t enough, Big Bear also has a wide variety of snow play activities to keep you busy off the slopes as well. Kids and adults alike love the thrill of the downhill runs at Big Bear Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play. Big Bear Alpine Slide has downhill runs on sleds in tracks that will have you feeling like an Olympic luge champion. And you can also have some good old bouncing fun on the inner tube slide hills at both locations. Big Bear Snow Play has a great “Magic Carpet” that whisks you back to the top of the slope after each run in a Plexiglass-enclosed moving sidewalk to protect you from the elements. Both spots are open for the entire snow season, and offer a great alternative for families with little ones who may not be ready for the slopes, or just in search of a very fun time. Visit their websites for more info on hours and tickets: http://alpineslidebigbear.com and http://www.bigbearsnowplay.com

And there’s always fine dining and great shopping available in the Village. An afternoon stroll through the shops there always includes some delightful gift ideas and usually something that will easily find it’s way into your decor back home. It’s a great way to spend some time away from the slopes and just relax with the family.

But whatever is involved in your idea of a perfect getaway, we’ve got you covered. 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.

Be sure to download 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.

Meet the Newest Members of the Five Star Vacation Rentals Family

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Temperatures are starting to dip in Big Bear and we’re expecting the season’s first snow anytime. We’re almost booked solid for Thanksgiving, and we just added two new properties.

Sinatra’s Villa is a beautiful log cabin just a 5 minute walk to Snow Summit and quick drive into the Village. You’ll love the soaring ceiling in the great room, and the large deck has amazing forest views. It has 3 bedrooms with a loft, so there’s plenty of room for your party of up to 8 people. We’ve packed this cabin with great diversions including a pool table, foosball table, Playstation, and a TV in every room. We’re sure this one will quickly become a favorite, so be sure to book your stay right away.

Our second new addition is Pine Nest Chalet. This is a new purchase, and has all new furniture and appliances. And it’s a perfect choice for all our football fans. We’re including the NFL package, so you can get in some great time away in Big Bear and catch some great football games at the same time. Just add some beer and pizza, and this may well be the most relaxing vacation retreat you’ve ever had. After the game is over, you’ll have fun shooting some pool with the family, or dive into a lively game of darts. You’ll also enjoy the beauty of the forest with the while you relax in the hot tub and take in the tree top views.

You can view all our Big Bear cabins at this link, or call us at a 310-780-3411. We’ll be happy to help you put together the ideal getaway. We’ve got luxury vacation rentals in Big Bear including Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Regardless of which one of our luxury getaway locations you choose, you can be assured that we’re working to make sure your vacation will be one you’ll want to repeat again every year.

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.

National S’mores Day is Almost Upon Us. Book Your Big Bear Vacation Rental Before It’s Too Late.

You look at the calendar and can’t believe that you did it again this year. Summer is retreating quickly into Fall, and you have yet to gather the family for even a single special event or weekend away. But don’t despair. Five Star Vacation Rentals is just a phone call or mouse click away with a vacation that will have your entire family cheering with delight.

Just in case you may need some further encouragement, we’ve pulled out our special events calendar and found dozens of worthy reasons to propel you out of your easy chair and into a luxury vacation estate or cabin rental in Big Bear. Here’s just a sampling of worthy holidays on the August calendar:

As we mention in our title, National S’mores day is just around the bend on August 10th. Legend has it that this yummy treat was created by a group of Girl Scouts gathered around a campfire. Once they combined the melted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, they quickly started insisting, “We want s’more!” And a national treasure was born. You can keep your fancy French desserts. Just give us s’mores!

But August is full of fun commemorations you can celebrate in Big Bear. Leading up to National S’mores Day, you can enjoy National Raspberry Cream Pie Day on August 1st and National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on August 2nd. Due to a quirk in scheduling, National Watermelon Day and National Mustard Day both fall on August 3rd. We encourage you to celebrate both, but not simultaneously. We’re going to skip entirely any recommendation that you celebrate National Work Like a Dog Day on August 5th, and move immediately to National Wiggle Your Toes Day on August 6th. We can think of no better place to celebrate this one than with your feet dangling in the cool waters of Big Bear Lake.

There’s not space enough to list all the daily celebrations coming up in August, but you can choose your favorite from among National Bad Poetry Day, National Kiss and Make Up Day (our favorite), and National Frankenstein Day. And be prepared to create your own national holiday. Once you get settled into your luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental, you’ll quickly agree to create the “National We’re Going To Do This Again Next Summer Day.”

Start your annual celebration by viewing all our Big Bear cabins and estates. Or call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll gladly help you choose the perfect cabin for your family to celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day (August 22nd).

And you are of course free to celebrate any of these worthy holidays at our other properties as well. Be sure to look at our luxury rentals in Park City , Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We’re committed to making sure your vacation will be a great memory for your entire family.

More August Fun in Big Bear With Five Star Vacation Rentals

One of the great things about Big Bear is that whatever time of year you plan your getaway, you’re always going to find something fun to do. In our blog last week, we took a look at a handful of activities planned for August, and we’ll mention a few more this week.

But before we go over some of the special activities in store for your visit in August, remember that there’s always a huge variety of activities available anytime during the summer. If you’ll recall in one of our earlier blogs, we featured some great activities for our adrenaline junkie guests. These include parasailing, jet boat rides, and flying on water jets. Our golfers will love the beautiful surroundings of the 9-hole, mountain-style Bear Mountain Golf Course located at the base of Bear Mountain Resort in the Moonridge meadow area. Boaters and fishers have endless hours of fun waiting for them on the lake, and Big Bear is a hikers delight with dozens of miles of improved trails just waiting for you.

As if that wasn’t enough, Big Bear is one of the finest destinations in the southwest for live-music lovers. Most performances are on Friday and Saturday nights starting at about 8:30 or 9:00pm. Designate a driver, and make a night of it by visiting some of the following venues offering the most amazing local and national talent:

The Cave
at 40789 Village Drive
Tel: (909) 878-0500

Chad’s Place
40740 Village Drive
Tel: (909) 866-2161

Skeleton Key Folk Music Center
560 Pine Knot Avenue
Tel: (909) 866-6064

B’s Boathouse
at 350 Alden Road
Tl: (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

For more outdoor fun for the entire family, be sure to plan on taking the free nature walks offered by the Big Bear Discovery Center. These 30-minute Nature Walks are offered on Saturdays at 1pm and 2 pm and Sundays at 11 am and 12 noon. You’ll learn about the local plant life, wildlife and interesting historical facts. The nature walks are designed for young and old alike. For more details visit www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com.

The Big Bear Alpine Zoo offers animal feeding tours on weekends. This is always a hit with the little boys. They’ll get to see first hand how the zookeepers feed the animals and learn some important lessons about the food chain. May not be for the faint of heart! It’s a great learning experience, and a rare close-up encounter with these animals. The tours start at 3:00 pm each Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.bigbearzoo.org for more info.

The Antique Car Club’s Fun Run takes place Friday August 9th through Sunday August 11th. The Fun Run features a car show with 500+ cars – roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. This annual event is a must-see for any antique car aficionados in the family. Visit their website for more details: http://www.antiquecarclub.org

To view our Big Bear vacation rental cabins, visit our Big Bear page at this link. Planning a getaway somewhere 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, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Plan Your July Big Bear Getaway!

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to head up to Big Bear for some great family fun. July is one of our favorite months on the mountain, because there’s so much going on. Here’s just a sample of the fun you’ll have when you book your July getaway in one of our Five Star Vacation Rental luxury estates and cabins in Big Bear:

July 4th Celebration

Each year Big Bear hosts one of California’s largest fireworks displays, and it’s really an amazing event. We all love a good fireworks show, but combine that with the beautiful reflections off the lake and the towering pines that ring the horizon, and you’ll soon see why so many people make this short trek every year. The weather in July is usually great, and you can enjoy a relaxing time away from the heat and smog of the Southland while taking in one of our favorite patriotic holidays.

Take In a Show

Perhaps America’s most popular classic play, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” is playing throughout July at the Big Bear Performing Arts Center. This play is great for the entire family, so grab your surrey, and make your way through corn that’s as high as . . . well you get the picture! For more details: http://www.bigbeartheater.org.

Get Down With Some Bluegrass Music

Big Bear Bluegrass Festival runs July 12, 13 & 14, this year, and offers some of the best boot-stompin’ music to be found anywhere. The festival features fun hayrides and more than a few colorful characters wandering about in overalls with washboards. You’ll be amazed at the great music that can be created with utensils and laundry accessories! This is another event tailor made for the whole family, and we expect that you’ll all be dancin a jig quite soon after the music starts. See more info on their website at http://www.bigbearbluegrass.com.

Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Biking . . .

Summer explodes with outdoor activities, so you’ll want to bring comfortable shoes, and plan on spending lots of time exploring. the Big Bear Zoo continues to offer special activities including feeding tours going behind the scenes with the zookeepers. Visit BigBearZoo.com for more details. Big Bear Cycling has scheduled events all month long to get you out on the roads with the wind in your face. Visit their website at www.bigbearcycling.com for details. And you can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and more on the lake. It’s a great time to book your stay for a week or longer.

Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. And for more options, be sure to check out our luxury rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. 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. We value your vacation time, and are working to make it the best for your family.

Your Doctor Called. She Said You Need a Weekend Away In Big Bear.

Well, that may not be exactly what she said, but pay attention anyway. A recent report out of the Mayo Clinic showed that stress has a tendency to invade virtually every area of our lives. And when you take a close look at their findings, the results can be discouraging.

Many of us suffer stress due to increased workloads. Stress causes a number of symptoms including decreased memory, various pains, fatigue, and less romantic interest. But what is one of the primary effects of stress? Decreased work efficiency. So, you get stressed over having too much work, and the stress impairs your ability to complete your work. How messed up is that? But don’t despair. We’ve got a great solution for you.

A recent New York Times article showed that sufficient sleep, relaxation and vacation time can counteract virtually every adverse symptom you may be facing due to the stress in your life. And here at Five Star Vacation Rentals, we just happen to be world-class experts at helping folks like you dive into depths of soothing relaxation unlike anything you’ve ever known. Think of us as the “Vacation Doctors.” Here’s what we prescribe:

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For a romantic getaway, try our Slope Side at Bear Mountain cabin. This is consistently one of our most popular cabins and once you arrive, you’ll see why. The cabin is located just a few lots from the edge of the National Forest, so you’ll feel like you’re right on the edge of a forested wilderness. Imagine the tranquility of an early-morning walk through the woods as you feel the crisp mountain air fill your lungs and listen to the muted symphony of birds. Sit on a log for minute, and you’ll be able to watch the squirrels scurrying across the forest floor jumping from tree to tree. No phone calls, and the nearest spreadsheet is a million miles away. You’ll feel your blood pressure getting lower as your mood gets progressively higher. You can view a virtual tour of this luxury cabin at this link. See more details and photos here. Or quickly grab the next available slot with our online booking calendar at this link.

Maybe you could use some away time with your extended family or a close group of friends. Our Castle Glen Dream Estate is a huge hit with larger groups. This rambling estate boasts 8 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms in 6700 square feet of space. Grab a handful of your favorite movies and settle in for a movie night with the gang in the theater room. Sink into the luxurious theater seating as the music rises during the opening credits, and you’ll see why this amazing cabin is quickly becoming a favorite with our guests. With room for 16 guests, a spa and amazing views, the only stress you’ll feel during your stay is when you start back down the hill to go home. But don’t worry. We’ll be ready for your next visit as soon as you are. You can take a walk through with our virtual tour at this link. This page has more details and photos. The online calendar to book your stay right now is at this link.

And if you’d like to explore any of our other destinations, you can be confident that we’ve worked with equal diligence to make sure all of our properties provide a level of luxury and relaxation that you just can’t find anywhere else. 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. Call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you create the perfect getaway to relieve the stress in your life. And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. This way you can be the first to know when we offer any last minute specials and discounts.

More Fun Events in Big Bear for May

In last week’s blog, we detailed a few of the great events happening in Big Bear during May. You can see that blog at this link. But we really only covered a handful of the fun things you’ll have to do during your stay with us in May.

We mentioned it last week, but it bears repeating. May 12th is Mother’s Day, and it’s time you really showed her how much you appreciate all she does for you. We understand that our wives often do things for us out of a sense of duty. And other times their actions are simply because they love us. You don’t have to be Dr. Phil to realize that if you take this opportunity to provide her with a spectacular demonstration of how much you really love her, she’ll have more of her thoughts toward you filled with love rather than duty. Trust us. The loving thoughts are much, much better. You really need to do this. Call us at 310-780-3411 to book your getaway for Mother’s Day. But don’t delay. We often sell out over that weekend. Use this link to explore all of our luxury Big Bear estate cabins.

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Returning for its third year on May 18th and 19th is the Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center (39707 Big Bear Blvd). This is just too much fun. If you enjoy campy, funny, and occasionally terrifying films, you’ve really got to be here for this one. The events include panel discussions with the film makers and past years have seen some famous actors showing up as well. If you’re a film buff, a film maker, or just want to have some great fun, be sure to get your tickets for this one. You can get more details and a calendar of events on their website at www.bigbearhorrorfilmfest.com.

And for all you runners out there, be sure to book your stay for the Big Bear Lake Memorial 5K Fun Run to Benefit “Wounded Warrior Project.” The 5k Fun Run is set to take place Sunday May 26, 2013 in The Village of Big Bear Lake, CA. The 3.1 mile road run starts in The Village and takes you through some of the scenic areas and neighborhoods of Big Bear. It’s a great way to support a great cause. Visit www.bigbearfunrun.com for more details.

Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. If you’re planning a getaway somewhere other than Big Bear, please be sure to look at our luxury rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. 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. Don’t risk your precious vacation time by booking anywhere else!

What Are You Planning For Your Summer Vacation?

We know there’s still snow on the ground at our ski destinations (Like Big Bear, Mammoth, and Park City), but summer has been spotted on the horizon slowly making its way toward us. And we are firm believers in planning ahead to make sure you can squeeze every last drop of enjoyment out of your vacation time.

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Summer is one of our favorite times of the year around here. We get calls from all over with people excited over their summer plans. For many families, they’ve been planning for months to make sure they get everything as close to perfect as possible. We love being a part of this planning process, and gladly work to find the best fit for your vacation wishes.

We’ve found over the years that many families who have suffered through bad vacations in the past are prone to making much more detailed plans for future getaways. This only make sense. The fewer elements you leave to chance, the more likely you are to get the outcome you hope for. This is where we excel. We’ve suffered through some bad stops along the way ourselves. Don’t get us started about that little motel in Barstow we landed at late one night! And we’ve had some fun in past blogs looking at the pitfalls you may encounter by planning a vacation anywhere but with us. You can read those blogs here and here.

You can include us in your vacation planning with confidence knowing that we’re dedicated to helping you build a vacation that will be as hassel-free and fun as possible. Browse our site, and you’ll see the many testimonials from our guests. We’ve collected a handful of them in one of our past blogs here.

Call us at 310-780-3411 to book your vacation getaway now. Browse all of our Big Bear vacation rental cabins on this page. If you’re planning a vacation somewhere other than one of our luxury Big Bear Cabins, please be sure to look at our vacation rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. 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.