Marketing For Beavers Bend Cabin Owners

Jerry & Sherri Isbell, Founders of BeaversBendVacations.com

Marketing for Beavers Bend cabin owners is often sketchy. Many owners are forking out 30-45 percent in fees for homemade websites and low-budget pictures.

If you’re a cabin owner in Beavers Bend and find yourself plastered on a website with 30-50 other cabins, how can you compete? Does your cabin have a story to tell? Is it being told in a first-class manner? How many times has your cabin been presented to thousands in the past year?

Perhaps your cabin isn’t being marketed at all. No high-end pictures to compete with everyone else on your cabin management website…no professional video to showcase your vacation home. You have competitors on your website, not teammates. Are you competing?

We have decades of marketing and media experience and can help you. We compete.

I’m not talking about cheap looking iPhone video with a generic music track laid behind it. That’s the easy way out. Simply placing your cabin on a website and hoping for the best against scores of others doesn’t work.

Most cabins have a story to tell. Either from the owner, guests or how the cabin was created. Very few tell these stories in Beavers Bend. Even fewer have the media expertise to convey it professionally.

We developed the first mobile app for luxury cabins in the United States. Thousands have it. Our partner is the company that produces apps for Madonna and the Rolling Stones. They helped us develop Beavers Bend’s most technologically advanced app.

We unveiled professional video and changed the dynamics of luxury cabin marketing in Oklahoma. We can do the same for you.

TravelOK named us a “Place to stay in Oklahoma” and Mountain Vista was featured in the Centennial celebration book, “Treasure’s of Oklahoma.”

Contact us if you’re tired of being stuck on a website with scores of other cabins and wondering, “where’s my marketing and media?”

Are repairs being done to your cabin and you’re seeing no invoices? Do you wonder who’s staying in your cabin and you’re not being told? We believe everyone should know the people staying in their own home if they wish.

Thanks for being one of the thousands who read our blog each month. If you have a question or Beavers Bend topic you want addressed, let us know.

A few fall foliage season dates remain open at Mountain Vista. The Starbucks, s’mores and firewood, along with many other amenities are always included at no charge!

By admin2|2015-09-18T17:47:33+00:00September 18th, 2015|luxury rental property blogs|

Top 10 Beavers Bend Cabin Rental Tips

Jerry and Sherri Isbell, BeaversBendVacations.com “Mountain Vista”

Choosing a luxury cabin in Broken Bow is often a daunting task for first-time visitors. There are 1,000 cabins available and scores of websites to peruse. How do you choose the right one? Here are my Top 10 Beavers Bend cabin rental tips.

1. Never pay add-on charges for insurance, firewood, cleaning or resort fees. I’ve written about this extensively through the years.

2. Research the cabin owners or property management group. How long have they been in business? If you can’t find scores of positive, verifiable media about them, look elsewhere.

3. Get a secluded cabin. This is one of the top complaints from guests who travel to Beavers Bend. Sometimes it’s difficult to be certain until arrival. Tricky picture angles of cabins can make it look scenic and isolated. Once you arrive at the cabin…boom! You see another cabin nearby and 15 people are doing Karaoke to Bon Jovi in the parking lot! We have acres of seclusion in the upscale Southern Hills Addition.

4. Don’t settle for unprofessionalism. If your emails and calls aren’t returned promptly, kick them to the curb.

5. Don’t allow yourself to be nickel and dimed. Read the terms and conditions on each website. It’s usually a plethora of fees and “gotcha’s”.

6. Check references. We have many public figures that have endorsed us.

7. Look for amenities. Many cabin owners and property management companies are too tight to provide free Starbucks, S’mores Kits, luxury linens and upscale hand soaps. Starbucks is one of many things “on the house” at Mountain Vista.

8. Does the cabin have many repeat guests? Ours are easy to find here on the blog.

9. Is your cabin owner or management company providing state-of-the-art-technology to enhance your experience in Broken Bow? We created Beavers Bend’s first app with Mobile Roadie, a global leader in Los Angeles. Our app wasn’t made in someone’s garage!

10. Trust your gut and do a little homework. If you’re renting from a company with 30-50 cabins on a website, how much attention to detail can they truly provide before your arrival?

There are many great cabins in Beavers Bend. Choose the right fit for you. Sherri and I have fit in well with guests through the years and enjoy having many repeat visitors.

Take my top 10 Beavers Bend cabin rental tips to heart…your getaway to the Kiamichi Mountains will be much more worry-free by simply doing a little homework.

Get to the Broken Bow Lake area soon. Two-million tourists flock here for a reason…It’s gorgeous!

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:44+00:00September 1st, 2015|Luxury rental property tips|

Secluded Cabins In Broken Bow

Mountain Vista

Secluded cabins in Broken Bow with tremendous views are becoming more difficult to find. The booming tourism industry in Beavers Bend has resulted in more cabins and smaller lots. They’re usually only an acre or less and another rental cabin is usually within eyeshot.

You won’t find many pictures like the one above on a website advertising luxury cabin rentals. They don’t want to show you another cabin a few feet away or a noisy, dusty road nearby.

There’s a difference between rental cabins and vacation homes in Beavers Bend State Park. Rental cabins tend to exaggerate maximum occupancy. Vacation homeowners want great visitors and minimal wear and tear on their property. We don’t want to cram you in and charge another $25 per-person.

Our vacation home, Mountain Vista, accommodates six adults and two children. You’ll see other cabins wanting to pack you in like sardines in order to make a buck. Sleeping bags, bunk beds and rollaway couches are the norm for many…not us.

If you’re shopping for good cabin deals, make sure to do the math. Don’t overlook add-on fees; they can tack on up to 20%. You won’t realize it until the final click or two when reserving online. Cleaning and insurance charges along with resort fees will pound your pocketbook into submission. We never charge extra fees and even the firewood is free! Others attempt to charge over $100 for a several day supply.

Acres of Seclusion

We’re having another stellar year at BeaversBendVacations.com. Only a handful of weekends remain open at Mountain Vista until after Thanksgiving. Sherri and I have enjoyed seeing a record number of repeat visitors this year. Several guests reserve our vacation home five to six times per-year!

There are scores of fantastic cabins in the Broken Bow Lake region. We sometimes get up to 20 emails or calls per-day requesting a Beavers Bend cabin recommendation. We have a few favorites and are happy to help you even if we’re already booked.

When looking for secluded cabins in Broken Bow, do your homework and get references. Checkout ours! You don’t want any surprises.

I enjoy the feedback our blog receives. We were the first to blog in Beavers Bend and we have thousands of readers each month.

What are the best and worst experiences you’ve had renting luxury cabins in Broken Bow? Did you get hit with those pesky add-on charges? Did your cabin look completely different from the website pictures upon arrival?

Cabin owners…are you being hit with unnecessary fees from management companies? Is your cabin being marketed properly with professional video and media? We can help.

Send me a note. I’ll have a prize for the most amusing story!

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:43+00:00August 12th, 2015|Texas Travel, travel blogs|

Beavers Bend Cabin Promo Carryover

Check-in Sunday-Wednesday in August-September and receive 20% off (Does not include Memorial Day Weekend).

Weekends are going fast at Mountain Vista. Currently, only five are available until November.

Remember, you always have a choice when determining where to stay in Beavers Bend State Park. Its nonsense to pay unnecessary add-on charges for cleaning, insurance, firewood, s’mores or resort fees.

Our s’mores kits are free and we never use these guest gouging tactics.

Mountain Vista features free Starbucks along with Bath & Body Works soaps. High-end linens adorn each of our three king-size bedrooms along with private balconies overlooking the secluded forest.

At Mountain Vista, you’re truly staying in our vacation home, not one of many rental cabins owned solely to capture tourist dollars. You’re dealing directly with the owners…not a teenager answering the phone trying to book 25-50 cabins.

As always, we continue to upgrade our amenities. New flat screen televisions and a gas grill are the latest new items at Mountain Vista.

All water activities are back to normal in the Beavers Bend/Broken Bow Lake area. The heavy rainfall during the spring should result in an amazing foliage season during October and November.

Make sure to download our Beavers Bend app. Information about all the local hot spots, videos and pictures of the area are included. We also offer occasional VIP Specials to thousands who have the app on their mobile devices.

Contact us at 405-535-8055 or reserve online to enjoy the cabin featured in Oklahoma’s Centennial book, “Treasures of Oklahoma”.

We love the hundreds of notes in our guest books! Sherri and I hope you’ll take advantage of our August-September promotion and enjoy the serenity of Mountain Vista in Beavers Bend State Park soon.

As this recent guest proclaimed, the view will be forever etched in your hearts!

Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2019-07-05T17:10:42+00:00July 29th, 2015|Luxury travel|

Beavers Bend Labor Day Cabin Announcement

Beavers Bend Cabin Labor Day Annuncement

Mountain Vista, Broken Bow, OK

Beavers Bend Labor Day Cabin Announcement

We recently opened Labor Day weekend in Broken Bow. This highly popular holiday won’t last long.

We require a four-night minimum during holidays at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend.

Fall foliage season dates are booking fast. We currently only have two weekends available in October and November. Don’t wait too late to make your luxury cabin reservations for Mountain Vista.

You always receive lots of extra amenities when staying at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend State Park. Other luxury cabin operations charge $30-$50 for s’mores kits…ours are free! They’re the “Real McCoy” too…we don’t do generic stuff!

Take advantage of our “Back To School” August promotion at Mountain Vista. You’ll save 20% on Sunday-Wednesday stays in August.

Thanks for reading!

Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2015-07-20T17:25:48+00:00July 20th, 2015|Oklahoma Travel Deals|

Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours

6-5-20

Update to this post written in 2013…

The duck tour has changed to Broken Bow Lake Tiki Boat Tours. 580-494-8454

Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours

Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours is the most creative tourist attraction to ever hit Broken Bow Lake.

Visitors love “The Duck”! They already have quite a following and this new business only began few months ago. You’ll see all the hot spots while aboard on land during your Duck Boat tour. Captain Kelly Persinger, a lifelong resident of the Broken Bow Lake area, will provide an informative and lively tour.

Ray Gaston of Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours knew this idea would be a home run for Beavers Bend tourists and locals.

“We thought this would be a great way for family, friends and tourists to see our beautiful lake and learn about its history and lore. We provide fun for everyone,” Gaston said.

Let “The Duck” give you a tour when visiting Beavers Bend State Park. After perusing dry ground around the Broken Bow Lake area, you’ll make a mad dash into the deep, crystal clear water of Broken Bow Lake for a magnificent adventure.

They’re located at 2820 Stevens Gap Road, near the marina. 580-494-3825.

They’re great people and this is a “Must Do” on your next visit to Beavers Bend!

By admin2|2020-06-23T12:30:34+00:00July 13th, 2015|activities in Beavers Bend, Beavers Bend tours|

Will My Beavers Bend Cabin Be Secluded?

One of the biggest questions people want to know when visiting the Broken Bow Lake area is “Will my Beavers Bend cabin be secluded?”

There are about 1,000 cabins for rent in Beavers Bend. Some are cheap, under $100. Many are expensive, well over $400 per night. If you’re choosing an upscale cabin make sure to check references and investigate what the term “secluded” really means on a cabin website.

Look for pictures and video of the property perimeter. Do you homework to make sure there are no cabins 30 feet away…you may not want to hear every word going on at the Jones’ Family Reunion next door!

Mountain Vista in Beavers Bend has three-king bedrooms and private decks boasting a terrific view of nature. When gazing westward, you’ll see a stunning 20-mile of the Kiamichi Mountains. We also have acres of seclusion in the upscale Southern Hills Addition.

The list of “Who’s Who” that have visited Mountain Vista is second-to-none. Dan Boren-former United States Congressman, Jeff Stone-CEO of Skeeter Boats, Toby Rowland-Voice of the Oklahoma Sooners and Jim Traber-Former Baltimore Oriole and OKC radio host, are just a few that have made BeaversBendVacations.com their vacation destination.

We always feature free s’mores kits and firewood. There are no additional charges for cleaning or insurance and there are a few extras that our guests love! You’ll never pay resort fees or incur needless add-on charges at our vacation home.

Mountain Fork River

Many luxury cabins in Beavers Bend tend to oversell how many people they can accommodate. We do just the opposite…your comfort is our priority. Scrutinize any cabin stating they can hold 15-20 people. Sleeping bags scattered all over the place isn’t our style.

July is packed at Mountain Vista but we have dates available in August and September. The fall foliage season is only a few months away and it’s one of our busiest times of the year.

Mountain Vista, Broken Bow, OK

Make sure you know the answer regarding “Will my Beavers Bend cabin be secluded?”

We’d love to help you plan a Beavers Bend getaway. Two-million tourists visit Broken Bow annually for a reason…It’s gorgeous here!

Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2022-05-16T14:01:16+00:00July 8th, 2015|Dallas vacations, Oklahoma Cabins|

Tribute To Bob Barry Jr.

Oklahoma has lost a broadcasting legend and I’m mourning the loss of a dear friend. Bob Barry Jr. has passed away…

I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence. Bobby was a rock star. Surely he’d never leave us this soon. He was always the life of the party. Junior never needed sleep or an on-air script. He could ad-lib better than anyone. As a young journalist, Bobby taught me there were only three things to ask… Why, why and why?

I can’t figure it out…”why?”

He was killed yesterday on his motorcycle as a scumbag with no license, carrying drugs, made a U turn in his pathway. As always, Bobby was full speed ahead and bringing it peddle to the metal. His heart and peddle were always jammed to the floorboard for us all. That’s why we loved him.

I first met Bob Barry Jr. in 1985. I was a freshman and the University of Oklahoma and wanted to be in the TV sports business. But more importantly, I wanted to learn marketing. I realized he “had it”. He knew marketing. I clung to his every move and knew I was watching a legend.

Bobby took me under his wings and for some reason liked me. I was an 18 year-old punk from Broken Bow, OK. He treated me like royalty. Why? I made him laugh a lot…he loved to laugh. From scores of chuckles, a great friendship was born.

I learned how to ask questions from him. I learned how to work a room from him. I learned how to speak in front of people from him. I learned how to deliver a sales pitch from him. I learned how to love people more… because of him. He always found something great in everyone.

Bobby loved people. He craved interaction with others…he needed it like oxygen. No time for “downtime”. He had to hang with folks.

His father was the legendary Bob Barry Sr. He was born into Oklahoma broadcasting royalty but never showed it. Bobby worked his tail off. 18-20 hour days…I saw it.

He’s helped me immensely through the years. A reference from Bob Barry Jr. was golden. Bobby helped me many times. Anything I needed, he’d do it.

We enjoyed hundreds of hours together in news helicopters, satellite trucks, stinky vans and horrible press conference buffets. We spent time together with legends like Gary Player, Barry Switzer, Barry Sanders, Brian Bosworth, Monica Seles and James Garner. I could name drop hundreds more. He connected with them all and they loved him. Why?

We last spoke a couple of weeks ago. He’d been wanting to play Cedar Creek Golf Course in Beavers Bend and take his wife to our Mountain Visa cabin. He was planning something great for her…only he knew why.

I’ve been fortunate to be around many national media people through the years. None were better than Bob Barry Jr. Especially behind the scenes. He could prepare a sportscast in a matter of minutes. Bobby was lightening fast as a deadline approached. He could work under pressure like none other.

There are so many emotions flowing now as tears pound my keyboard. I’d thought several times to tell him “wear a helmet on your motorcycle.” I was going to tell him the next time we spoke. Why didn’t I tell him sooner?

Why did the guy with no license and dope in his vehicle make a U Turn in front of him?

Bobby, you’ve always had the scoop…

We’re struggling.

We need one last breaking story. Please help us understand “why?”

Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2021-03-15T15:20:36+00:00June 21st, 2015|Bob Barry Jr|

Great Weekend At OKC Toy Dog Show

Sherri and I had a great weekend at the Oklahoma City Toy Dog Show. If you’ve been a visitor to Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend, it’s easy to figure out we love dog shows. There’s usually several show dog magazines located throughout the cabin. We love educating people about this great sport.

We’ve been involved in the American Kennel Club (AKC) dog show world for about 20 years. Initially with boxers and now with our pride and joy, “Kula”, a Champion Brussels Griffon. He’s one spoiled little guy and loves being the center of attention at shows.

He was nationally ranked in his breed last year and will soon be again after this weekend’s performance. He earned two Grand Champion Select awards and will be competing next at the Oklahoma City Summer Classic show in June. The OKC Classic is the sixth-largest show in the United States and “Kula” had a few stellar days at the show last year.

AKC dog shows are a great way to learn about various breeds. Many people attend these shows to gather information about their next pet or show dog from the professionals. You can walk backstage at shows and approach handlers as they’re grooming dogs for the ring.

Dog show people are usually very approachable backstage. Engaging handlers just as they’re about to enter the ring isn’t a good idea. That’s when it’s “showtime”. They’re scouting the competition, analyzing the judge and making sure their dog is mentally prepared.

Sherri has handled “Kula” in the ring during every winning point on the way to his championship. He’s now only five-points away from being crowned a Grand Champion.

Summer dates are going fast at Mountain Vista, especially in July. Limited weekdays remain open in June.

Look for us at a dog show near you soon…we’d love to meet you!

Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2018-06-12T23:36:57+00:00May 18th, 2015|Dallas travel|

Add-On Fees in Beavers Bend

Pay attention to add-on fees in Beavers Bend before reserving your luxury cabin.

Broken Bow Lake visitors are enjoying fantastic spring weather this week. Just because warmer temperatures have arrived in Beavers Bend, there is no need for your pocketbook to become overheated because of needless luxury cabin fees.

A plethora of cabin management companies are charging over 20% for add-on fees in Beavers Bend. These wallet-stuffing surcharges include cleaning, insurance, firewood and resort fees. We never gouge guests with these fees at Mountain Vista.

Scores of luxury cabin owners and visitors have told us they appreciate Broken Bow cabin renting tips like this on our blog. We feel add-on fees in Beavers Bend are unnecessary. Our blog continues to grow and is read by thousands each month. We try to provide education about the area and also help you save money along the way.

In addition to add-on fees in Beavers Bend, there is another critical element you need to consider before renting a luxury cabin in Broken Bow. How secluded is it? Websites pictures can often be deceiving and you arrive to find the Smith’s family reunion is only a few yards away next door!

Make sure you will truly have a secluded acreage before renting a cabin. There are many wonderful cabins in Beavers Bend. Some are very nice but not secluded. Many are secluded…do your homework.

The two biggest complaints we hear from people staying at other cabins in Beavers Bend are paying add-on fees and a lack of seclusion. You will not have that issue at Mountain Vista! We feature acres of isolation, free s’mores kits and upscale accommodations.

Reservations are quickly filling and there are only a few weekends available until August. Make sure to get the Beavers Bend app we created and accept “push notification” when downloading. This allows us to text you VIP offers. We only send a few per-month and our app fans will tell you there are occasionally some “very special deals!”

You’re dealing with us, the owners, when reserving our vacation home. This is very different protocol compared to renting a luxury cabin from a company touting 30-50 cabins. This has always been a strong selling point for us and we enjoy having great relationships with many guests.

Remember to be on the lookout for add-on fees in Beavers Bend and make your plans to visit Mountain Vista soon. Contact us at 405-535-8055 if we can help plan your next trip to beautiful Broken Bow Lake.

By Jerry Isbell

By admin2|2021-09-14T13:14:34+00:00April 10th, 2015|Dallas travel, travel blogs|

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Jerry Isbell marketing and media

Marketing for Beavers Bend cabin owners is often sketchy. Many owners are forking out 30-45 percent in fees for homemade websites and low-budget pictures.

Choosing a luxury cabin in Broken Bow is often a daunting task for first-time visitors. There are 1,000 cabins available and scores of websites to peruse. How do you choose the right one? Here are my Top 10 Beavers Bend cabin rental tips.

Secluded cabins in Broken Bow with tremendous views are becoming more difficult to find. The booming tourism industry in Beavers Bend has resulted in more cabins and smaller lots. They’re usually only an acre or less and another rental cabin is usually within eyeshot.

Beavers Bend Labor Day Cabin Announcement

Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours is the most creative tourist attraction to ever hit Broken Bow Lake.

One of the biggest questions people want to know when visiting the Broken Bow Lake area is “Will my Beavers Bend cabin be secluded?”

Pay attention to add-on fees in Beavers Bend before reserving your luxury cabin.