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We’ve Got Snow!

It’s one of those phrases that so many of us just love to hear over and over. Like when your spouse looks lovingly in your eyes, and says, “I love you,” or when your kid rushes in the door with a beaming face declaring, “I got all A’s!” And add to that list when Five Star Vacation Rentals taps you gently on the shoulder and whispers excitedly, “We’ve got snow!”

It’s our absolute most favorite time of the year. We feel like a perennial groundhog, looking anxiously to the sky and learning more about weather patterns than a CalTech grad. Big Bear is an extraordinarily delightful destination any time of the year, but especially so when snow arrives. This means its time for you to take action while there’s still time.

Now you’ll need to time your visit to meet your specific desires. Both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are getting snow, but neither has announced the exact date they’ll open for skiers. But don’t let that slow you down. There are plenty of fun hills and snow play around town, but we’re still waiting for the slopes to open up. It’s a great time to grab the kids and some snow disks for a great weekend getaway. And you can still prepare for the season by purchasing your season passes for the slopes at this link.

Winter is our busiest season, so it’s important to plan ahead. We may still have one or two cabins available for Thanksgiving. As soon as the slopes open up, we’re typically deluged with reservations. Don’t delay making your reservation to make sure you get that much needed time away in Big Bear!

Just can’t wait any longer? Some lifts are already open in Park City and Mammoth. You can book your stay online, or call us at 310-780-3411. We’ll help you pick out the perfect luxury rental for your family or group. And remember, it’s a perfect time to plan your Christmas getaway as well. Book early, so you can have a wider selection of luxury vacation rental cabins in Big Bear with Five Star Vacation Rentals.

Not in the mood for a cold weather getaway? We’ve got you covered! Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, 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.

More Snow Fun In Big Bear

We’re in the height of snow season, so, if you haven’t already done so, we recommend that you call us to secure your reservation right away. January is one of our busiest months, and we hate turning guests away! Call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to find the ideal vacation rental cabin for your getaway.

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit

Planning a getaway for some skiing? Great idea! Big Bear has terrific skiing available at both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The two slopes are operated in conjunction with each other, so you can ski to your heart’s content at one, and then take a quick trip over to the other. They even offer a free shuttle service between the two. All lift tickets work at both locations, so you can just concentrate on getting some serious skiing in. Several of our properties are within walking distance of the slopes, so you can see how this will make for a perfect ski getaway. Don’t worry about parking or traffic. Walk to the slopes, use the free shuttle, and return to your luxury Five Star Vacation cabin rental at the end of the day. At the end of that day, you can relax on the plush sofa, close your eyes, and just listen to the crackling fire. Life really doesn’t get much better than this.

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit limit the number of lift tickets they sell to avoid long wait times. So be sure to make your plans early, and buy your lift tickets before you go. Here’s the link to purchase online: http://www.bearmountain.com/snowboard/rates/lift-tickets/

Snow Fun Off the Slopes

While most people think of the great ski slopes when they head to Big Bear for snow play, there’s a lot more to do in the snow without skis.

Big Bear Snow Play is Southern California’s premier downhill inner tube destination. They have a covered magic carpet lift that transports you to the top of the slope without wearing you out. For one low entry price, they’ll supply the tube, and you’ll get unlimited runs down the hill. This is a great choice for families with small children who want to play in the snow, but don’t want to strap skis on the little ones yet. Visit their website for more details: http://www.bigbearsnowplay.com/

The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain offers an entirely different sort of downhill fun. You kids will get wide-eyed when they realize that you’re taking them for a wild bobsled ride down a banked, twisty hillside track. It looks and feels almost like the downhill runs in the Olympics, and there’s really nothing like it anywhere else in Southern California. The runs are open year-round, so even if there’s no snow during your visit, the downhill bobsled runs will be open. You can get more information on their website: http://alpineslidebigbear.com/AlpineSlide.html

But the best part of your Big Bear getaway will surely be the relaxing time you spend in your luxurious cabin offered by Five Star Vacation Rentals. We’re convinced that our Big Bear cabins are the finest quality luxury homes you’ll be able to find. And we’re always working behind the scenes to make sure the properties are all kept in top-notch condition. We want to make sure that your next call to us will be to book another vacation.

View our Big Bear luxury cabin rentals on this page. We also have luxury vacation rental homes available in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Each of our vacation rentals is sure to provide your family a vacation you’ll remember fondly for years to come. Call us at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you book your next getaway.

Dreaming of a White Christmas? That’s One of Our Specialties

One of the great things about Southern California is the close proximity we have to so many diverse climates and activities. We can travel east for a short time and quickly change from city living into the desert communities of Palm Springs and La Quinta. We travel west and hit the amazing shoreline with beaches and fishing. Just a short drive to the south, and we can enter Mexico, which we’re convinced offers the most authentic, um, Mexican food, on the planet. And within just a couple hours drive of virtually anywhere in Los Angeles or Orange County, you can find yourself at some of the most popular theme parks and movie studios. It’s really an amazing place, but perhaps even more so during the winter.

Winter brings a new element to Southern California that is found in very few places on earth. Within a single day and just a couple hours drive you can go from wearing short sleeves and shorts, to skiing down a mountainside covered with fresh powder snow. There’s really nothing quite like it anywhere else. And for many Southern Californians, the opportunity to spend some time in the snow is something they really look forward to. We understand. We feel the same way.

The great thing about our Big Bear vacation rentals is the amazing amount of activities available for the family. With the slopes at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, there’s enough skiing to keep even the most avid skier smiling for many days. But in addition to the skiing, Big Bear has some of the best shopping you’ll find anywhere. Local arts and crafts can be found in many of the Village shops. There is a huge variety of local restaurants and other activities as well. Take a look at our Big Bear vacation rentals on this page, or call us at 310-780-3411 to book your getaway.

Our Mammoth Mountain condos are right on the slopes and offer some of the best skiing you’ll find anywhere in the world. We offer ski-in/ski-out units, so that you can enjoy every last moment your heart desires racing down the slopes. Our units have shopping on-site and are the best home base possible for your next ski trip. Click here to take a look at our vacation condos at Mammoth Mountain.

mammothmtn — Mammoth has miles and miles of ski runs

We’re also pleased to offer a beautiful Park City condo right the base of Park City Mountain located next to the Three Kings, First Time, and Eagle chairlifts. This luxury vacation rental has cathedral ceilings and a balcony overlooking the slopes. So pack your skis and give us a call. You’re certain to smile until your face hurts with this one. Here’s the direct link to our Park City condo.

We’ve got so many great choices for your snow vacation, it may seem a bit overwhelming. Please give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be glad to help you choose the best vacation rental for your winter getaway.

If We Let You In On a Secret About Our Big Bear Cabin Vacation Rentals, Will You Promise To Tell All Your Friends?

Several years ago your intrepid blogger decided to take the entire family to the mountains for a wonderful Christmas celebration in a luxury cabin. And knowing this business as he does, he did something that we have been recommending to our friends and repeat guests often: Make your reservations by August.

Now August is not normally when our thoughts turn to holiday preparations. But when it comes to planning a truly memorable and exciting holiday, you should take care of it early. People often decide very late that they’d love to have a unique Big Bear Christmas, but if you wait too long, it may not happen. Often times by early November we see our available dates rapidly disappearing. And our most popular cabins are often booked solid even earlier.

So this year don’t delay your plans. Call us early, and start planning for this year’s getaway that will have you all smiling long into the new year. Here are a few suggestions we have for your holiday vacation:

Cabin #1 Big Bear Mountain 4 Bedroom Beautiful Slope Side Cabin

Consistently one of our most popular cabins, this beauty is just minutes away from the slopes at Bear Mountain. It’s a roomy 4 bedroom with room for 13 guests. You’ll also enjoy two master suites and a large spa There is a new pool table and a 7 person spa waiting for you to enjoy after a day on the slopes. There is something for everyone in this cabin which has a large flat screen television in the great room for you to enjoy. One of our recent guests described this cabin as “absolutely beautiful.” We’re confident you’ll agree. View more details here, or call us at 310-780-3411.

Cabin #20 Grand 8 Bedroom Estate At Castle Glen

We still remember the first time we saw the inside of this luxurious cabin. The soaring 35′ ceilings are just amazing. It has 8 bedrooms with three of these master suites in 6700 square feet of custom craftsmanship. Everywhere you turn, you’ll see the finest granite, marble, hardwood, and stone finishes. There are 7 bathrooms as well. With room for 16 guests, this is a perfect choice to gather the extended family for a Christmas getaway you’ll all cherish. The property features a theater room with a 10 foot screen, so you can gather the family to watch your DVD of It’s A Wonderful Life on Christmas eve. View the photos and more details here.

#29 Chalet Summit 9 Bedroom Next To Snow Summit

Chalet Summit is another of our cabins that is perfect for your extended family or multi-family holiday. It has 9 bedrooms with 8 of them master suites. You can wave goodbye to all those years of lumpy rollaway beds and old Uncle Clarence’s horrible snoring on the sofa. You’ll enjoy the new hardwood floors and wonderful amenities including the spa. It’s just a few minutes to Snow Summit, the lake and Big Bear Village. It’s got plenty of games as well including a pool table, foosball, PacMan and more. We’ve got more photos and details on this page.

Browse all of our Big Bear vacation rental cabins on this page. If you’re planning a vacation somewhere other than Big Bear, 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. Book your stay online, or call us at 310-780-3411. Remember, your vacation time is too important to gamble with. Stay with us at Five Star Vacation Rentals for the peace of mind you’ll have knowing we’re working to make sure your stay is delightful and creates a great memory for your entire family.

New Chalet Summit Is Our Biggest Multi-Family Cabin

830summitfront — 9 Bedrooms, 9.5 Baths, and fun for everyone

We are always on the lookout for unique and distinctive properties, so our interest was immediately piqued when we first took a look at Chalet Summit.

Here at Five Star Vacation Rentals we get lots of calls from people who are putting together family vacations, retreats, or reunions and need a property that can accommodate multiple families. Big Bear is a great destination for group events, and Chalet Summit is a perfect cabin for large groups. Located just 2 blocks from Snow Summit, it was clearly designed to make large groups very comfortable. We think this is one of the finest Big Bear cabin rentals you could find.

We love the floor plan of this vacation rental with its 9 bedrooms — 8 of which are master suites so each guest can enjoy the comfort and privacy of their own bathroom. With a total of 9.5 bathrooms, it’s a perfect home for a family reunion, office getaway or retreat for your church or Sunday school group. This beautiful Big Bear vacation cabin is just completing renovations, so it will have new hardwood floors and upgraded appliances when we start renting it May 1st.

830summitgameroom — A pool table, foosball, PacMan . . . Why leave the cabin?

We’ve made sure that your large group won’t run out of fun things to do when just hanging out around the cabin. When you’re not having a friendly pool tournament running, you can take turns playing a classic Ms. Pacman game, Air Hockey, or Foosball. After the kids all get to bed, you can relax in front of the gas fireplace, enjoy a classic movie on the big screen TV, or slide into the spa out back. It’s just a great place to catch up with friends and relatives while you enjoy the great outdoor activities that Big Bear has to offer. It’s just a few minutes walk to Snow Summit and is also close to the lake, village and shopping areas in Big Bear Lake.

The cabin’s renovations will be completed by May 1st, and we’re taking reservations now. Chalet Summit is going to be a cabin that is in great demand. Our summer dates are already starting to fill, so be sure to call us right away to secure your reservation. View more photos and details about Chalet Summit here. Or call us at 310-780-3411 to book online with one of our helpful reservation agents.