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Bryce Archey, Broken Bow Lake Guide

My friend Bryce Archey had a client land a beast of a bass this week!

This 10 pound hybrid was caught on Broken Bow Lake and is worthy of mounting above the fireplace. Bryce is infamous for his bass fishing knowledge and customer service. He’s been considered the top bass guide on Broken Bow Lake for many years.

“With some cooler temps, hopefully in the near future, fishing will continue to get better. September and October are great months to be out on Broken Bow Lake. If anyone is interested in booking a guided trip on the most scenic lake in Oklahoma, contact me. Dates are filling up fast. Book soon at BrokenBowLakeGuide.com,” Bryce said.

Bryce and I offer fish and stay discounts in conjunction with staying at Mountain Vista Cabin near Beavers Bend State Park. It’s always a great experience being on the water with Bryce.

Land your next trophy bass with Bryce!

By |2017-08-21T17:16:13+00:00August 21st, 2017|angling, BASS, Bass Fishing|

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

“We need help choosing a Beavers Bend cabin property manager.”

I hear this sentence frequently as cabin building continues to boom in Broken Bow. How do you choose one? Do you really need one?

If you’re not a marketing and media expert, you need to rely on a pro. We’ve seen it all during Mountain Vista’s fantastic history.

Maintenance bills being jacked up 30%; cabin owners’ receiving no invoices for work done; charges for advertising and more…

A few tips to consider before entering Beavers Bend’s rental market:

  • Is the property manager marketing an acceptable number of cabins?
  • Does the property manager’s bio exude confidence and facts regarding their media and marketing expertise?
  • Will your cabin be on a state-of-the-art website?
  • Are you dealing with social media experts?

If you’re unable to answer with a resounding “Yes” to any of these bullet points, engage your safety.

Little things such as having someone return a call promptly is important to luxury travelers. If someone is managing 50-80 cabins-you do the math. That’s lots of phone calls to return.

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

We’ve seen a dramatic increase of people interested in buying luxury vacation properties since November. More than the last eight-years combined. If you’re interested in discussing Beavers Bend cabins, contact us.

Incorporating professional video and social media is important to cabin success. We have decades of global marketing and media experience to lead your strategy.

The summer season at Mountain Vista is winding down. It’s been our best ever. Guests love our views and seclusion. We never gouge guests with resort, insurance and cleaning fees.

Our Beavers Bend mobile app is a great way to keep up with area activities and VIP offers. It’s a free download and is compatible with IOS and Android devices.

Make sure to accept push notifications when downloading the app. We have fantastic offers for our fans via text.

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

Weekends are filling fast for the remainder of 2017. A few remain available in September. October and November are very popular for fall foliage season guests. If you’re planning on a trip to Beavers Bend in the fall, book your cabin now.

Mountain Vista luxury cabin is under three-hours from Dallas in Southeastern Oklahoma. Nestled in the Kiamichi Mountains, two-million annual visitors enjoy the Broken Bow Lake area.

By |2017-07-31T17:14:48+00:00July 31st, 2017|Beavers Bend cabins|

Broken Bow Cabin Rental Tips

I get tons of inquires from people wanting Broken Bow cabin rental tips. What are the most important things to consider before reserving a luxury cabin in Beavers Bend?

My Top 5 Broken Bow Cabin Rental Tips

  1. Make sure your cabin will be secluded. I’m not saying you need to be on a hundred acres with no one nearby.  You want to have peace and quiet when spending a lot of money on a vacation. Often, Broken Bow visitors don’t realize another cabin is nearby until they arrive. Surprise, the Beavers Bend cabin management company didn’t tell you about nearby neighbors on their website! Ask for perimeter pictures and videos of the property. There are scores of cabins being built close together now that the economy has picked up.
  2. Don’t Pay Add-On/Resort Fees. @KillResortFees is a great follow on Twitter. They’ve been featured here a few times. @KillResortFees does fantastic job of exposing tourist scams across the country. Resort fees, insurance fees, incidental fees, hot tub fees, cleaning fees…they’re prevalent punches to your pocketbook at a plethora of hotels and resorts. We never gouge our guests with this junk at Mountain Vista
  3. Stay Clear Of Honkey Tonks. So you’ve booked a great looking cabin online and you arrive to the sounds of this blaring through your cabin.

Make sure your cabin isn’t near a loud bar with outdoor tunes crankin’ until the wee hours of the morning. This happens frequently and unless you brought earplugs, it could be a sleepless night.

4. Know T’s & C’s. Read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a Beavers Bend luxury cabin. If you see penny-pinching things such as “We provide two trash bags. If you need a third, bring it,” punt them to the curb! We provide plenty of trash bags and all the essentials you’ll need at our Mountain Vista vacation home.

       5. Understand vacation and rental home differences. Sometimes management companies will own cabins with the sole purpose of renting them. They’re not true vacation homes. Corners will often be cut regarding amenities, location and proximity to a loud highway. These cabins are usually smaller and very close together. A vacation home will probably offer more upscale features such as free firewood, s’mores kits and non-generic supplies. Our guests at Mountain Vista don’t get cheap paper towels and toilet paper. We feature the Real McCoy’s. Free firewood and s’mores kits are given to every guest.

Broken Bow Cabin Rental Tips

There are many fantastic cabins in Beavers Bend State Park at every price range. Follow my Broken Bow cabin rental tips and hopefully you’ll have a wonderful visit to Southeastern Oklahoma…with no surprises.

There’s no funky music at Mountain Vista! Only acres of seclusion, amazing views and upscale amenities. Contact us at 405-535-8055 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Follow me on Twitter @BeaversBend.

By |2017-07-07T18:37:35+00:00July 7th, 2017|Broken Bow Cabin Lodging, Luxury rental property tips, travel blogs|

Beavers Bend’s Grand Champion Show Dog

We’ve been in the dog show world over 20 years and love it. American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog shows are a great place to learn about different breeds. That’s how we broke into this crazy game.

Sherri and I attended a dog show and were hooked. We’ve been blessed with world-class show dogs for decades. Kula is named after a little town in Upcounty Maui where we were married many years ago.

Beavers Bend's Grand Champion Show Dog

Beavers Bend’s Grand Champion show dog will be competing again at the end of June in Oklahoma City. He’s had a stellar career and keeps on rolling!

By |2020-02-10T18:01:15+00:00June 6th, 2017|Beavers Bend Show Dog|

Summer Beavers Bend Cabins

Summer Beavers Bend Cabins

 The great Summer Beavers Bend cabins are in high demand.

We have a few openings at the end of June and Mountain Vista is almost packed in July.

There are usually plenty of star sightings in Beavers Bend when the weather gets warm and Memorial Weekend was no exception. New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson was seen at many locations near Broken Bow Lake.

Picture of Adrian Peterson dining in Beavers Bend

Peterson is pictured above with my lifetime pal, Skip Copeland. Skip owns the new Rolling Fork Takery restaurant in Hochatown. He and wife, Shellye, will make a dramatic impact on the dining scene in Beavers Bend.

Rolling Fork is just north of Girls Gone Wine to the right. It will be open in the next few weeks. Trust me, you’ve never seen anything like this concept in Beavers Bend. Great organic food, live music and great people.

Summer Beavers Bend Cabins

Our views and upscale amenities continue to make Mountain Vista a very popular cabin choice in Beavers Bend. We’ve never felt the need to gouge guests with cleaning, insurance and incidental fees. Others charge top-dollar for an armful of firewood…ours is free.

Many cabin companies will bill you $40 or more for generic s’mores. We offer high-end packaged kits at no charge

A plethora of property managers now own many cabins in Beavers Bend. Mountain Vista remains different. It’s truly our vacation home.

You deal with us, the owners, when reserving our property. We’re not managing 50-80 other cabins.

Thousands read our blog each month and it’s very unpopular with some…those charging you needless cabin add-on fees.

Contact us if we can help market your luxury Broken Bow cabin. Our three-decades of media and marketing experience can help accentuate your property. Are you receiving proper professional video and social media exposure?

Summer Beavers Bend cabins are only a click away at BeaversBendVacations.com.

By |2017-06-01T13:19:06+00:00June 1st, 2017|TravelOK|

Mountain Vista Horseshoes

Mountain Vista Horseshoes

Our new Beavers Bend horseshoe pit has already been a huge hit with guests! Recent Mountain Vista visitors said they spent tons of time throwing shoes last weekend.

The beautiful new custom pit was installed last week with “Mountain Vista”  ingrained on the box.

Solar lights have been installed in case the battle for ringers goes past dusk. The Mountain Vista horseshoe pit receives additional light from the second level of the cabin. Seats are situated around the pit to provide relaxation in case of a grueling match.

Mountain Vista Horseshoes

The history of horseshoes dates back to the second century. Here’s more than you’ve ever wanted to know about the sport!  You’ll be able to see the Kiamichi Mountains from the Mountain Vista horseshoe pit.

Mountain Vista Horseshoes

When choosing a luxury rental cabin in Beavers Bend State Park there are a few things to consider…

  • How close is the nearest cabin?
  • How close will the nearest live music be cranking at night?
  • Does the cabin charge resort fees?
  • Does the cabin charge cleaning fees?
  • Does the cabin charge insurance fees?

Do a little homework before visiting a Broken Bow luxury cabin and you’ll have a much better experience. Also pay attention the popular “firewood charge.” If $100 for a few sticks of wood sounds like a great deal to you, go for it!

We never charge these add-on fees at Mountain Vista. The firewood is free along with s’mores kits and a plethora of other upscale amenities.

Mountain Vista has a few days open next week, but hardly any weekends available until August.

Make sure to download our Beavers Bend app. All the local hot spots are on it along with our blog. We created the app with Mobile Roadie in Los Angeles. Mobile Roadie does many apps for rock stars, including Madonna and The Rolling Stones.

Thousands read our blog monthly. The tourists love it… cabin property management companies charging you ridiculous add-on fees hate it.

Enjoy the new Mountain Vista horseshoe pit and please remember to wager responsibly!

 

By |2017-05-13T20:13:59+00:00May 13th, 2017|Broken Bow Cabin Lodging, dfw travel|

Thunder Rolls At Mountain Vista

Howdy from high-atop the deck at Mountain Vista! It’s a stormy day in Beavers Bend and we love watching the weather roll in from our 50-mile western view.

June is filling up fast. We only have a handful of days still available. Book your Broken Bow luxury cabin dates soon for the summer months.

We’re installing a cool new horseshoe pit at Mountain Vista. As always, we’re not charging you a resort fee for this! 

Thunder Rolls At Mountain Vista

We’ll have more horseshoe pit pics posted soon. Along with our improved views, you’ll be gazing at about 50 miles from our deck on a clear day.

There are many great cabins in Beavers Bend. Scores are now owned by cabin management companies and they aren’t vacation homes…they’re rentals.

Mountain Vista is truly our vacation home. We spend many nights here and are fortunate to have a loyal group of guests visiting multiple times each year.

Get our Beavers Bend app for VIP offers. The app also includes my blog and an in-depth breakdown of area attractions near Broken Bow Lake.

Sherri and I hope you will visit Beavers Bend this spring or summer and connect with nature.

Thunder Rolls At Mountain Vista

Please, no wagering at the horseshoe pit!

By |2017-06-27T15:56:50+00:00April 29th, 2017|Texas Travel, travel blogs, travel promotions|

Mountain Vista Cabin Views Are Improved

Mountain Vista Cabin Views are improved after a major tree-trimming project in Beavers Bend State Park.

We’ve been recognized for years as having one of the premier cabin views in Southeastern Oklahoma and now its even better!

Mountain Vista Cabin Views Are Improved

The deck views from Mountain Vista looking west are over 25-miles wide and near 50 at a distance. Our crews are working diligently this week to open up more on the right side.

We’re elated with the view improvements and it will be spectacular by the end of this week.

Memorial Day Weekend recently opened at Mountain Vista. A few holidays remain available this year. Plan ahead and make your reservations early. Many don’t realize how popular the Broken Bow Lake area is during the year. You should plan early to secure the best cabins.

Mountain Vista Cabin Views Are Improved

Mountain Vista only has four weekends available until mid-July. The phone and emails are heating up just like the spring weather in Beavers Bend. There’s a plethora of new cabins popping up near Broken Bow Lake. It’s important to do your homework before choosing a luxury cabin.

Make sure you have a view and seclusion and the cabin is located in an upscale area. You also should pay attention to how close you’ll be to a noisy bar playing loud music into the wee hours of the morning.

Special Beavers Bend Rates

Arrive on Monday-Wednesday for the remainder of April and you’ll enjoy $100/night off our standard rate!

Business Booming In Beavers Bend

There’s a new dining concept coming to the area and I’m extremely excited. It’s genius and lifelong friends are behind it. Beavers Bend has never seen anything like this! Keep checking-in here and I’ll have more information and a feature about it soon.

Thanks for all the great responses from tourists about my writing. We have thousands of readers weekly. It’s a great feeling being contacted by scores of visitors that appreciate being educated about the area.

Mountain Vista Views Are Improved

Get to Mountain Vista in Beavers Bend Soon!

By |2017-06-27T15:56:08+00:00April 12th, 2017|dallas media, Dallas travel, Dallas travel blogs|

Fly Fish Beavers Bend

Fly Fish Beavers Bend

Fly fish Beavers Bend with world-class expert guides!

I was honored to have Rob and Jenny Woodruff stop by Mountain Vista to tour the cabin and checkout the views. We had a great discussion about fly fishing in Beavers Bend. They’re the only trout anglers in the region endorsed by Orvis.

Rob and Jenny are in high demand in multiple states and globally. Their kindness and fly fishing expertise blew me away!

Fly Fish Beavers Bend

They’re committed to showing you an outstanding adventure on Mountain Fork River. These world-renowned pros strive to preserve the river’s habitat. Rob and Jenny enjoy educating clients about multiple techniques and entomology.

Fly Fish Beavers Bend-Learn From Pros!

Proper conservation and fly fishing ethics are the reason they’re considered the top trout guides in the region. Rob and Jenny only accept two clients each per-outing. This enables them to provide top-notch individualized attention.

They provide Orvis state-of-the-art technology, including all the tackle and supplies you’ll need. Lunch is even provided on full-day trips. Rob and Jenny’s clients range from novice to professionals. They’ll help you improve casting techniques and teach you the fine art of presentation.

 

Follow Jenny on Instagram to see scores of beautiful fish and happy clients. Rob’s a perfect gentleman, but he doesn’t allow Jenny to get the upper hand when landing trophy size trout. Checkout his Instagram page!

Fly Fish Beavers Bend

We’ll have Mountain Fork River fly fishing and luxury cabin stay packages at Mountain Vista announced soon!

Remember to book your 2017 Broken Bow fishing trip early with them. They’re highly popular and spend over 200 days per-year wading the beautiful streams of Mountain Fork River.  All trips are catch and release.

Fly fish Beavers Bend in style with Beavers Bend’s only prestigious Orvis endorsed professionals. Contact Rob and Jenny to enjoy a fantastic day on Mountain Fork River.

By |2022-10-24T13:51:27+00:00April 5th, 2017|fly fishing|

Beavers Bend Cabin Rental Tips

A few Beavers Bend Cabin rental Tips as we head into the heavy tourist season…

Many times people only need a one-bedroom cabin when visiting Beavers Bend State Park. There are plusses and minuses to choosing a small cabin.

They’re cheaper. But usually smaller cabins in Broken Bow are located near many others. Tiny lots and scores of other tourists nearby may greet you upon arrival.

When researching luxury cabins in Beavers Bend, pay close attention to how the property is displayed online. Make sure you see a large portion of the cabin property so you’ll know the lay of the land before booking.

Some cabin companies are notorious for only showing a tight shot of the cabin online. When you arrive…it looks completely different. You’re often packed together like sardines. It’s a huge complaint many have when visiting Beavers Bend State Park.

I heard a funny story recently; two honeymooners booked a cabin and didn’t realize they were near a noisy bar with live music. They couldn’t sleep and stormed into the bar to complain.

They should’ve asked the cabin company why there was no mention of their rental being near loud outdoor music.

Our weekends are filling fast at Mountain Vista. Several 2017 holidays remain available, but not for long.

Mountain Vista sits on acres of seclusion in the upscale Southern Hills Addition. In the heart of the Kiamichi Mountains. There are lots of great cabins in the area, but few with a deck view like ours!

Beavers Bend cabin rental tips

Mountain Vista Features Amazing Sunset Views From The Deck

Remember my top tips when choosing a luxury vacation rental:

  • Make sure it’s reasonably secluded
  • Never pay resort fees
  • Never pay cleaning fees
  • Never pay firewood fees
  • Never pay hot tub fees
  • Never pay insurance fees
  • Never pay incidental fees

If you follow these tips it’ll make your visit to Beavers Bend State Park much more affordable. When you reserve with us at Mountain Vista, you’re dealing directly with the cabin owners. Not a large cabin management company juggling 30-80 cabins.

Beavers Bend Cabin Rental Tips

Sherri, “Kula” (the grand champion show dog) and I invite you to visit our vacation home soon.

Contact us at BeaversBendVacations.com and we’ll help you plan an epic getaway to beautiful Broken Bow, OK.

By |2017-03-28T14:48:44+00:00March 28th, 2017|travel blogs|

Mountain Top Luxury Cabin
475 Southern Hills Circle
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Make A Reservation
405-535-8055

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