We started our company with a couple simple ideas: Vacations are meant to be fun, and enjoying the luxurious surroundings found in golf estates, high end cabins, and condos on the beach is something that makes them even more fun. High end hotels can be a lot of fun with luxury surroundings, and we’ve had our share or those vacations. But even the best hotels have things that we can’t control like common hallways, boisterous guests, and seldom enough room to really stretch out. And we really like to stretch out. There are hotel rooms with some extra room, but if you’ve priced those, you’ll quic ..read more

At Five Star Vacation Rentals, we’ve got a lot of great properties to choose from in some of the most desirable locations. Big Bear is our most popular destination. This time of year it’s a skiers paradise with Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, two of the best skiing resorts in the western United States. But Big Bear has always been a popular destination in every season. Big Bear Lake is well stocked with bass, trout and catfish. Winter fishing is amazing if you dress warm enough. And in every season, many guests have the delightful experience of enjoying the freshest of fish dinners after a rela ..read more

Why not just plan a week away in La Quinta? If you love to golf, there are few places on the planet with more options. And a week away in one of our luxury properties in La Quinta will make the experience amazing. Most of our properties have private pools, fairway views, and luxury beyond what most of us ever experience. Here are a couple of our favorite choices: Our PGA107 is a 4600 square foot lakefront estate on the Greg Norman Course. The attached casita is its own little romantic getaway that has a fireplace in the private second floor bedroom and its own elevated deck overlooking the lak ..read more

Skiing is is great right now in Big Bear, and that’s reason enough for most our guests to plan a Big Bear getaway. There’s a huge pack and we’ve been getting lots of groomed and actual snow. We have lots of great cabins near the slopes, and you can see our our Big Bear cabins and book online at this link. But off the slopes, Big Bear is reopening and there are lots of great activities to keep you and family enjoying your time on the mountain. One of our favorites is the Big Bear Zoo. Many of our return guests make the trek to the zoo several times a year. The zoo recently reopened with some Co ..read more

We’re always excited when we add a new property to our family of luxury vacation rentals. We’re constantly on the lookout for properties to extend our offering of luxury accommodation. It’s a big deal, because we’re pretty choosy. And it’s an even bigger deal when it starts our presence at a new destination. That’s why we’re so pleased to announce our newest market and property in the  Miami Florida area. Miami has long been a hot spot for vacationers, and we’ve been searching for the perfect entry into this resort destination. We’re pleased to have found a 23rd floor oceanfront residence ..read more

February is a great month to plan your Big Bear getaway. Skiing is in full swing and the local shops and restaurants are open for business. It’s a perfect time to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway, and include some snow play for fun while you’re here. Here are just a few February events in Big Bear you can enjoy during your stay. The Gold Rush Mining Company offers an immersive winter experience that has proven to be a real hit. Journey into the snow cave where active snow falling events occur daily, find a crystal that represents your birth month, zodiac, numerology, or planet, discover ..read more

Most of us are darn near gleeful at the thought of leaving 2020 behind. It’s been a year of challenges and we’re filled with hope for better things in the year ahead. And one of the ways many of us greet the new year is with resolutions. Here are a few of ours: Cherish the People In Our Lives When we distill everything down to what’s most important in our lives, we can never get very far away from those we love the most. And our circle of important people often includes our friends, family, coworkers and sometimes just special people we meet along the way. We’re hoping the new year will provid ..read more

Merry Christmas from all of us at Five Star Vacation Rentals. It’s been a year of firsts, and we’ve all faced new challenges, but we’re ending it grateful for all our blessings and eager for the new year. This past year we’ve been honored to host amazing life events for our guests. We’ve seen weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and thousands of happy people just eager to find some pampering above and beyond for a short while. We’re excited to see what new adventures we can be a part of in the coming year, and we want to extend our thanks to our guests who made it all possible. Without you, th ..read more

To help you plan your January Big Bear getaway, we’re here to offer a few great reasons beyond the amazing luxury you’ll enjoy in one of our Five Star Vacation Rentals. January is one of the best months to visit, because there’s usually a good snow pack for the skiers, and Big Bear Village is humming with the shops and restaurants open for great food and fun shopping. The Alpine Slide is open year round and has enough activities to fill several visits. Their Mineshaft Coaster is a thrilling one mile coaster ride downhill with enough twists and turns to keep you giggling and shrieking the entir ..read more

Big Bear is our most popular destination and there are probably about a hundred good reasons why you should plan your next getaway there. But we’re going to point out just three reasons to plan a Big Bear getaway. Big Bear Has Great Skiing Two of southern California’s most popular ski destinations are Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. This season is likely to be a busy one with lots of skiers looking to hit the slopes early and often. Lift tickets will be limited and likely harder to get as the season comes into full swing. Since 1952 families have headed to Big Bear to enjoy the thrill of downhi ..read more