Beavers Bend Firewood Fees

Beavers Bend firewood fees are becoming a source of frustration to luxury cabin visitors.

We never charge guests a fee for firewood but most luxury cabins will gouge you with this add-on bill. Beware of the old “We provide you a starter supply of firewood” trick.

We’ve talked with guests that have stayed at numerous cabins in Beavers Bend and the “starter supply” was only a few sticks. Unless you’re trained in the outdoors like Daniel Boone, it won’t be enough wood for an enjoyable fire.

The per piece price of wood for an additional supply is usually outrageous from cabin management companies. You may want to consider bringing your own or purchasing wood from an area store.

Firewood is very inexpensive for us to purchase in Beavers Bend. It’s also plentiful in our area. We see no need to slam our guests’ pocketbooks with this needless charge.

Another bogus bill you may incur while staying in Beavers Bend is a “hot tub fee.” This is a relatively new add-on fee that has emerged in the luxury cabin market.

Our staff cleans and sanitizes the hot tub at Mountain Vista between after every guest departs. Unlike many, we see no reason to charge a greedy hot tub fee.

There are many other add-on bills to consider before agreeing to stay in a Broken Bow Lake area luxury cabin: Insurance, cleaning, resort and incidental fees have become popular charges in Beavers Bend State Park.

Don’t pay them…

We never charge add-fees at Mountain Vista. Make sure to do your homework and choose a luxury cabin that’s right for your group.

There are many reputable cabin companies in the area and others that pop your pocketbook with these needles charges.

We only have two available fall foliage season dates available. November 6-9 and 13-17. The peak foliage will be amazing as always in the next few weeks. Contact us at Mountain Vista to reserve your stay.

Remember, you’ll have no Beavers Bend firewood fees with us!

By admin2|2016-11-01T17:17:47+00:00November 1st, 2016|Beavers Bend blogs, Dallas travel, Dallas travel blogs|

TravelOK Mountain Vista Giveaway

The TravelOK Mountain Vista giveaway was just announced!

Enter to win a two-night stay at our vacation home in Beavers Bend State Park. In addition, you’ll receive a $100 gift certificate to the famous Moon Tower Bar & Grill.

Our soothing hot tub, plush accommodations and 20-mile views of the Kiamichi Mountains are awaiting you. There’s nothing like relaxing with a glass of wine and enjoying sunsets from the deck of Mountain Vista.

I’ll make sure the two-time Food Network champion chef, Tabb Singleton takes great care of you. Thanks to TravelOK for always doing a fantastic job of promoting tourism in Oklahoma.

Good luck!

By admin2|2020-07-04T13:21:29+00:00October 19th, 2016|Luxury travel, travel blogs, Travel Deals|

Thanksgiving Cabins In Broken Bow

If you’re looking for Thanksgiving cabins in Broken Bow…good luck.

Holiday reservations have been jam-packed at upscale cabins in Beavers Bend for many months. Tourists have gotten smarter through the years and learned to make their luxury cabin plans early.

A few cabin companies in Broken Bow keep a waiting list in case of last-minute emergency cancellations.

We always remind people here on the blog to begin making their holiday reservations as early as possible. People unfamiliar with the tourism industry in Beavers Bend State Park are amazed at the number of cabins booked during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Our November weekend dates are full at Mountain Vista. November 6-9 and 13-17 is currently open. The foliage should still be spectacular during this timeframe.

A lot of people have questions about local grocery stores before their Thanksgiving cabin stay in Broken Bow. Should you bring groceries from home or buy them near Beavers Bend?

We featured Pruitt’s Grocery here a couple of years ago and always see lots of Beavers Bend visitors there. Our guests seem to love the store, especially their deli.

You’ll undoubtedly forget something and need to make a quick run to the store when visiting cabins in Broken Bow. Adam and Eve’s Coffee House is conveniently located across from the state park entrance.

Owner, Pam Jackson always stocks every supply you may have forgotten. She also has great breakfast and lunch specials.

Download our Beavers Bend app before visiting Broken Bow for your holiday adventure. Thousands have the app and always hear about our VIP specials first! We had a tremendous offer last week.

The fall foliage season in Beavers Bend State Park is almost here. Leaves are beginning change colors. Reserve your stay at Mountain Vista cabin soon.

When researching Thanksgiving cabins in Broken Bow, you’ll find that we’re different from most property management companies. Mountain Vista always provides free firewood, s’mores and no resort or insurance fees.

Come enjoy the fall fun in Broken Bow!

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:55+00:00October 6th, 2016|Beavers Bend Folk Festival, Dallas travel blogs, Dallas weekend travel, Holiday Travel|

Broken Bow Fall Foliage

Mountain Vista’s View!

The Broken Bow Fall foliage season is only a few weeks away. This sunrise shot was taken from the deck of Mountain Vista November 10th a couple of years ago.

October and November are huge tourist months in Beavers Bend, especially weekends. Our Thursday-Saturday dates are full at Mountain Vista until December. A few weekdays remain available during foliage season.

Our fire pit at Mountain Vista is a favorite spot for guests to gather while enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. We always provide free firewood.

The Broken Bow fall foliage season is the top tourist attraction in Oklahoma during October and November. For a list of all the hot spots, download our Beavers Bend app.

The famous Talimena Drive is our top activity recommendation when visiting Broken Bow during foliage season. The winding roads and breathtaking scenery prove the ultimate fall foliage experience in Southeastern Oklahoma.

Thousands visit Broken Bow, OK for the annual Beavers Bend Folk Festival. This year’s dates are November 11-13.

Our free s’mores kits are a guest favorite year-round, but even more so during the fall. Others charge more than $40 for generic versions of ours in Beavers Bend. We don’t do generic junk at Mountain Vista!

When researching luxury cabins in Beavers Bend, remember to look for photos of the property perimeter. Scores of cabins are being built and they’re becoming closer together. You’ll be in for a big surprise when you arrive if you don’t do your homework.

There are over 1,000 luxury cabins in the Beavers Bend State Park region. Most have resort fees and add-on charges for insurance, cleaning and firewood. We never have these fees at Mountain Vista.

Mountain Vista features acres of seclusion and unmatched sunset views of the Kiamichi Mountains. Contact us to reserve your stay at the cabin lauded as “A Place to Stay in Oklahoma” by TravelOK!

By admin2|2022-02-25T14:51:51+00:00September 30th, 2016|Texas Travel, travel blogs, travel oklahoma|

Beavers Bend Deal Alert

Beavers Bend Deal Alert! $100/night off Mountain Vista luxury cabin, September 11-15.

There are scores of cabins in Beavers Bend. Very few with views like ours that are offering deals like this.

We only have one weekend opening until December (November 10-13). That will be the perfect time to visit Broken Bow Lake. The foliage in Beavers Bend State Park should be near peak.

When researching luxury vacation cabins in our area, do your homework. Add-on fees continue to pop up among cabin management companies in Broken Bow.

Ask a few questions before forking over your credit card for a Beavers Bend getaway.

Why am I being charged a resort fee?
What are incidental fees?
Why the insurance fee charge?
Seriously, you’re charging me $40 for a generic s’mores kit?
A charge for firewood…are you crazy?
Why do you charge a cleaning fee while many others do not?

Holiday Update

All holidays are booked at Mountain Vista in 2016 except New Year’s Eve. Reserve your 2017 dates now. Spring Break will begin filling soon.

We decided years ago to never get into the “add-on-fee” business with our guests. These are unnecessary charges and often tack on 20% to the nightly rate.

Remember the Mountain Vista difference…we always feature free firewood and s’mores kits. No generic junk at our vacation home! You’ll never pay resort, insurance, incidental or hot tub fees when reserving our luxury cabin!

A few dates remain open for fall foliage season in Beavers Bend. Contact us at 405-535-8055 or reserve online.

Our app fans always get the inside scoop first when we announce VIP offers. Download the Beavers Bend app we created that is enjoyed by thousands.

I see lots of companies posting pictures of nice looking cabins but not indicating a surprise you’ll discover a few feet away…another cabin. Do your homework and demand perimeter pictures of any property before reserving a cabin in Beavers Bend.

We’re only five miles from Broken Bow Lake and a couple of minutes drive to Mountain Fork River.

Remember, there are rental cabins owned by companies with 30-60 other properties and vacation homes in Beavers Bend State Park. Mountain Vista is our vacation home and you’ll see the difference upon arrival!

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:53+00:00September 10th, 2016|Travel Deals, TravelOK|

August Beavers Bend Cabin Special

Enjoy a free night at Mountain Vista with our August Beavers Bend cabin special…

Arrive at Mountain Vista on August 21st or 28th, stay three and your fourth-night is free!

It’s been another jam-packed summer for us in Beavers Bend. Unfortunately, we have to turn away many visitors because as the old saying goes, “there’s no room at the inn!”

A few days are open near the back to school timeframe, so we decided to give a night away!

Here’s a recent text from guests upon arrival…

“We are having a blast! The cabin is amazing, and we love getting away from the city for peace and quiet!”

If you’ve never been to a luxury cabin in Beavers Bend, make sure to do homework. Stay away from resort and insurance fees along with gouging charges for cleaning and incidentals.

We’ve had an impressive list of great fans through the years at Mountain Vista. Many have been featured on our blog. We’ll stack these people up against anyone and play ball…Checkout our references!

There are tons of fantastic luxury cabins in Broken Bow. However, many are being built near a noisy highway or nearby cabin.

Always research your cabin before booking and make sure it has seclusion and a view. The biggest complaints we hear from tourists staying at other cabins are:

Paying add-on fees
Lack of seclusion
Cheap Amenities

Guests don’t appreciate paying $400/night and having generic hand soaps and paper towels. We go the extra mile and provide Bed Bath and Beyond soaps and first-class supplies.

After a few trips to Beavers Bend, you’ll understand the difference between a rental cabin and vacation home. Mountain Vista is truly our vacation home…

A few dollars more out of our pocket per-guest coincides with having tremendous repeat bookings. We provide free firewood throughout the year…research this and see how many others do the same.

By admin2|2016-07-28T19:52:02+00:00July 28th, 2016|Dallas travel blogs|

Beavers Bend Cabin Special

Mountain Vista Luxury Cabin

We have a last-minute Beavers Bend cabin special through Wednesday at Mountain Vista!

Enjoy one of the most sought after cabins and views in Broken Bow for $100/night off the regular rate!

Holiday reservation update: Labor Day and New Year’s Eve are the only open dates. Check our availability calendar and make your plans to visit Mountain Vista soon.

There are only a handful of open weekend dates until November. Mountain Vista always features free s’mores kits and firewood. Others charge $50-$100 for a few sticks of wood!

Resort fee charges are becoming increasingly popular in Broken Bow. We never charge add-on fees for insurance or cleaning. We also refuse to punch your pocketbook with incidentals fees and hot tub charges.

That’s right…some actually charge a hot tub fee in Beavers Bend.

Contact us at 405-535-8055 to reserve your special discounted rates this week. Download our Beavers Bend app and join the thousands enjoying VIP deals in Beavers Bend

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:51+00:00July 18th, 2016|Luxury travel blogs|

Summer Update

We’re rolling through the summer at Mountain Vista and swamped with bookings. Only July 11-14 and 17-20 remain open this month.

Guests checked out today and sent us this note:

“Oh my gosh, I honestly can’t tell you how amazing it was and how much fun the kids had! Thank you very much for all the preparation that obviously goes on to ensure that we had a great time!”

We’re fortunate to have earned a loyal following and great visitors for years at Mountain Vista. Our top guest in 2015 stayed with us six times…they’re big-time fans!

No weekends are open at Mountain Vista in July and only two are available in August.

October is a perfect time to visit Beavers Bend cabins and enjoy the famous fall foliage season. Only two weekends remain open…it’s a very popular month.

The Talimena Drive should be on your must-do list when visiting Broken Bow in the fall. It’s convenient for OKC visitors visiting our area. Head to Sallisaw and down to Broken Bow.

The drive is stunning…

The winding roads provide picturesque views of Southeastern Oklahoma. There are plenty of fantastic spots to pullover for photo-ops.

Download our Beavers Bend app for links to our blog and VIP Beavers Bend cabin offers.

Thanks to @TheRustieNail for including us in their latest blog, “Travel Guide to Broken Bow Oklahoma! We’re thrilled they had an enjoyable trip to Beavers Bend and grateful for being their featured cabin recommendation.

When you stay at Mountain Vista there are never add-on charges for insurance, cleaning, firewood, s’mores kits or resort fees. We’re an upper-end luxury cabin in Beavers Bend State Park with a stunning 20-mile view.

Scores of cabins continue to pop up, only for rental purposes. Mountain Vista isn’t simply a rental…it’s our vacation home. Sherri and I invite you to visit soon!

By admin2|2022-09-07T13:37:14+00:00July 8th, 2016|Broken Bow Lake oklahoma tourism, oklahoma travel, Oklahoma Travel Guide, travel blogs|

Resort Fees Under Scrutiny

Resort fees are under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission according to an article in the Washington Post.

We were the first to take a stand against greedy resort fees in Beavers Bend State Park several years ago. Now, a few cabin management companies in Broken Bow have followed our lead and wave the “No Add-On Fees” flag.

Wyndham Worldwide is facing a lawsuit from customers. Consumers are sick and tired of paying needless fees. I’ve heard a plethora of feedback from Beavers Bend luxury cabin guess and they echo our sentiments…

Resort and add-on fees are wrong.

After I began writing about resort fees in Beavers Bend a few years ago, a few new terms were formed. Hot tub, incidental, cleaning…we’re due for a new fee name soon.

Here’s a quick refresher course…

Never pay hot tub fees
Never pay resort fees
Never pay cleaning fees…unless you leave the cabin untidy.
Never pay firewood fees
Never pay incidental fees
Never pay insurance fees

“Resort fees allow a hotel to advertise one low price but charge a much higher price to a guest when they arrive at the hotel. It is truly shameful behavior,” according to @KillResortFees.

Their website has a wealth of information for the novice to seasoned traveler.

When shopping for a luxury cabin in Broken Bow, pay attention to more than simply the advertised price. Dig through the terms and conditions and look for these unnecessary resort fees.

Summer weekend dates are full at Mountain Vista until mid-August. Limited weekdays are available in July.

Fall Foliage dates will begin filling quickly. Make your October-November Beavers Bend reservations soon. It’s one of the busiest times of the year in our area.

Join us on social media. We can be found on almost every medium! We’re @BeaversBend on Twitter and Instagram.

Like us on Facebook and YouTube.

Thousands read our blog monthly. Contact me if there’s a topic you’d like more information on in Beavers Bend State Park. Remember, you’ll never be “dogged” with unnecessary fees at Mountain Vista!

By admin2|2022-10-24T13:50:57+00:00June 20th, 2016|Oklahoma Travel Blogs, Oklahoma Travel Deals|

Hey Man, You’re Posting On My Page…

I received a nasty, barley coherent message on my voicemail recently that questioned my integrity, She sounded like a female version of either Cheech or Chong. I called back in seconds and may have set the world speed dialing record.

“You’ve been posting on my Facebook page for months and it’s very unethical, I want you to stop,” she said.

This Beavers Bend cabin management person had just shown her true colors. After five-seconds of questioning, I realized she didn’t know the difference between an algorithm and Atoka.

She’d seen our Facebook sponsored ads come across her timeline, and being completely uneducated about social media, didn’t have a clue.

I told her we couldn’t control where Facebook sends our ads and we only post on our mediums. “You’re completely wrong,” I said.

“Do you know the difference between Facebook timelines, business pages and sponsored ads,” I asked? “Hmm…No,” she said.

Huge mistake on her part…she then said “Oh, I see another cabin company on my Facebook page now.”

At this point I almost felt sorry for her. My sentiments quickly turned to her cabin owners. They trust her as a marketing and media expert. Man, are they getting taken to the cleaners.

I began thinking about cabin owners paying her to tons of money to market their $300K-$1-million luxury cabin investments…and she admittedly knows nothing about marketing or social media platforms.

I advised her to do a little research; her cabin owners would appreciate it. I politely told her to never call me again.

I’d love to play her message for you, but there’s no need to crumble her. Despite the fact that while doing global marketing for 30 years, I’ve never received such an incompetent burst of uneducated and rude blabber.

Her ineptness and lack of trying to learn marketing and media 101 is a shot in the heart to her Beavers Bend luxury cabin owners. Many owners are rolling the dice…hoping and praying their cabin management company isn’t living in the media stone age.

She’s stuck in the Paleolithic era.

If you’re searching for a marketing/media and property management company in Beavers Bend, do your homework.

Is your luxury cabin stuck on a website with 30-60 other cabins and you’re not receiving world-class marketing and media?

You have a choice…and it doesn’t have to be Cheech or Chong…

We can help.

No, she didn’t apologize.

By admin2|2016-06-18T18:36:39+00:00June 18th, 2016|travel blogs|