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Dining in Beavers Bend

Our favorite spot for dining in Beavers Bend is Moon Tower Bar and Grill, led by Food Network champion chef, Tabb Singleton.

I enjoyed this fantastic soft shell crawfish special last week. Chef Tabb’s mixture of sauces in the dish gave it a magnificent flavor. It was truly one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

I joked with Chef Tabb that he could retire now, there’s no way he can cook anything better than this!

Make sure to visit Moon Tower Bar and Grill during your next trip to Beavers Bend.

By admin|2020-07-04T13:21:28+00:00March 7th, 2016|Beavers Bend Restaurants|

Beavers Bend State Park Open Today After December Flooding

Beavers Bend State Park Open After December Flooding

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BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK OPEN TODAY AFTER DECEMBER FLOODING…

Multiple sources just confirmed that Beavers Bend State Park reopened today. The park and Broken Bow Lake were closed for several weeks as workers cleared debris and repaired damaged roads.

Broken Bow Lake reopened recently and all boat ramps are available.

Beavers Bend State Park is a popular tourist destination for Dallas and Oklahoma City residents. Two-million tourists visit the area annually.

By admin|2016-02-10T18:45:05+00:00February 10th, 2016|Oklahoma flooding, oklahoma tourism, oklahoma travel|

Fishing Is Great On Broken Bow Lake

BrokenBowLakeGuide.com

Broken Bow Lake’s top fishing guide, Bryce Archey, reports fishing is terrific on Broken Bow Lake.

Bryce and his fishing buddy won a tournament last weekend on the lake and these pictures certainly prove things are back to normal. They landed 19 lbs. for the day, with the largest bass weighing 5.67 lbs.

“The lake level is normal now and all ramps are open. Beavers Bend could be opening in the next 5-10 days,” Bryce said.

Make sure to contact Bryce for an outing this spring on Broken Bow Lake. He provides a tremendously enjoyable day and this picture certainly indicates that’s no tall fishing tale!

Our 20% discount promotion continues through February at Mountain Vista cabin. Arrive on Sunday-Tuesday and enjoy our 20-mile view and luxury amenities. Remember, unlike others, we never charge add-on fees for cleaning, insurance, firewood, s’mores kits or resort fees.

By admin|2016-02-05T18:22:51+00:00February 5th, 2016|Bass Fishing|

Ripped Off In Beavers Bend

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“How do I keep from being ripped off when choosing a luxury cabin in Beavers Bend?”

I received this sentence in an email from someone who has stayed at Mountain Vista many times. His family recently stayed at another cabin, we were booked, but they needed a quick getaway to see the towering pines in Beavers Bend.

They chose a cabin that looked great on the website. Nice interior and amenities, but upon their arrival, SURPRISE! It looked like the Beverly Hillbillies were living in the backyard!

“Several junk houses were around the cabin, trash in their yards,” he said.

It’s one of the most common mistakes Beavers Bend luxury cabin visitors make when reserving a vacation rental…not thinking about what’s near the property perimeter. There are many cabins that look fantastic on a website, but another cabin is a bowling ball throw away.

Make sure you see a video or picture of the property-front, back and sides. There are still scores of cabins being built in Beavers Bend and many areas will have you packed in like sardines. There are very nice cabins that are very close to other cabins, but you’ll never see this on their websites.

There is nothing wrong with asking for additional pictures of a cabin if you don’t want to meet the Beverly Hillbillies. Before renting, ask “What will I see several hundred yards in each direction?” You don’t want to travel four hours and spend several hundred dollars per-night only to be disappointed by Granny, Jed, Jethro and Elly picking banjos in their front yard!

Mountain Vista’s Deck View

The Broken Bow Lake area has many great luxury cabins. It’s easy to not get ripped off in Beavers Bend. Just do your homework, ask for references and ask about cabin views. You don’t want a view of Jed Clampett!

Weekends are booking fast at Mountain Vista; only six are available until July. Spring Break dates are nearly full-Memorial weekend and July 4th is currently available.

Contact us at BeaversBendVacations.com and see why Mountain Vista is one of the most popular luxury cabins in Oklahoma. We feature free s’mores kits and Starbucks Coffee.

Unlike the Clampett’s, you won’t hit “Texas Tea” on our acres of seclusion…but you’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet teas…on the house!

By admin|2016-01-26T14:41:13+00:00January 26th, 2016|Luxury vacation rental tips|

Resort Fees

I’ve written about resort fees in Beavers Bend for years. Resort fees are bogus add-on fees that can raise your bill at a luxury rental property 20-30 percent.

Maui, our favorite place on earth, has been charging these for years at some hotels. Somehow these guest-gouging tactics made their way across the pacific and landed in Beavers Bend over the past few years.

Our favorite hotel in Maui, the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, has said no to these charges…just like we have at Mountain Vista. We’ve never had add-on fees.

Checkout their recent post about resort fees. Do your homework before choosing any luxury property. Lookout for the “gotchas.”

Our winter special continues through February. Check-in on Sunday-Tuesday and receive a 20% discount at Mountain Vista luxury cabin.

Our busy season for bookings is here. We’re getting numerous reservations each day. Make sure you secure summer and holiday dates immediately. Weekend’s are like gold at Mountain Vista, rarely do we have an opening on Thursday-Saturday.

We highly recommend the Makena Beach and Golf Resort in Maui and are happy they’re doing the right thing.

By admin|2018-09-26T20:46:19+00:00January 20th, 2016|Dallas vacations, dfw travel, luxury rental property blogs|

Moon Tower Bar and Grill Review

I enjoyed a couple of outstanding meals last week at the Moon Tower Bar and Grill in Beavers Bend.

Chef Tabb Singleton, a two-time champion on the Food Network, delivered quality meals on both occasions. I had the Mac-N-Cheese seafood special on Monday and it was delicious. It was loaded with huge, fresh shrimp and a terrific sauce. The dish included the best tasting ham and bacon I’ve experienced. Chef Singleton told me he has great connections from his days as a top chef in New Orleans, and its evident he demands only the best from suppliers.

Sweet Asian, roasted garlic-red pepper,
mango-habanero, ghost pepper…50 cents wings until sold out

Wednesday was wing night at The Moon Tower Bar and Grill and I started off with each of Chef Singleton’s creations. They were excellent and each was very different in flavor. Chef Singleton even stopped by my table and let me know which I should try first to last. It was amazing and my palate was treated to wing flavors from around the planet!

Blackened catfish, black eye pea “Hoppin’ John, green tomato relish and lemon aioli

I ordered the blackened catfish after downing a few wings and it was simply the best dish I’ve experienced in Beavers Bend. I’ve been dining in the area since 1972! The taste was outstanding as the rice and peas complimented the catfish tremendously. These weren’t normal peas…they provided my taste buds with an extraterrestrial trip that you can only experience at the Moon Tower!

The staff is tremendous, the restaurant and bathroom were spotless, and I was able to view other dishes coming out of the kitchen during my stay. The Mountain Fork Burger was a site to behold…holy cow, it looked incredible!

A local told me it was the best burger on earth and the meat was tremendous.

Thanks to Chef Singleton, Brian Farley and the gang at Moon Tower. I’ll definitely be back often!

A reminder that our winter special at Mountain Vista luxury cabin continues through February. Arrive Sunday-Tuesday and receive a 20% discount.

Join the thousands taking advantage of VIP special offers on our Beavers Bend app. Download the free app that features tourist information and the latest news from Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park.

By admin|2019-07-05T17:10:46+00:00January 18th, 2016|Food blogs, Oklahoma Travel Blogs|

Broken Bow Lake Fishing Update

A boat ramp is open on Broken Bow Lake after recent flooding. No one is better qualified to give a fishing update than my pal, Bryce Archey of BrokenBowLakeGuide.com.

The Carson Creek boat ramp is open after recent flooding and from the pic of Bryce’s catch this week, fishing is very good on Broken Bow Lake. Bryce is the premiere guide on Broken Bow Lake, and as always, knows the scoop…

“The North ramp is open on Carson Creek. The lake level is 614.95 and normal pool is 599.50, so we have a way to go. The lake level is dropping almost one-foot-per-day due to the releasing of 7,850 cubit feet per-second (from the dam). Two other ramps should be open by end of the week. The lake should return to normal pool elevation in about 12-14 days, barring no more rain.”

Spawning season is approaching on Broken Bow Lake and there is no better guide to learn and laugh with than Bryce. He has years of experience after floods on Broken Bow Lake.

“Fishing can be really productive while the lake is extremely high. You can catch a variety of fish under flooded conditions, even during the winter months of January and February. The high water has fish up, moving around and looking for food to forage on. This makes your chances better than normal for catching quality fish,” Bryce reports.

If you want a tremendous outing on Broken Bow Lake, Bryce is a great choice for novice or professional anglers. Contact him at 870-582-4561. He’s our favorite guide on Broken Bow Lake!

By admin|2016-01-17T22:03:17+00:00January 17th, 2016|Oklahoma Fishing|

Beavers Bend Winter Wonderland Cabin Deal

You’re in luck! We just announced a Beavers Bend winter wonderland cabin deal at Mountain Vista in Broken Bow, OK.

Arrive on Sunday-Tuesday and receive a 20% discount during January and February!

Unlike most other cabins in Beavers Bend, we have no-add on fees and provide free firewood!

We invite you to visit our vacation home soon!

Jerry & Sherri Isbell

BeaversBendVacations.com

@BeaversBend

By admin|2015-12-23T15:01:33+00:00December 23rd, 2015|Travel Deals|

The Warner’s Return To Mountain Vista

The ArkLaTex’s Emmy Award winning KSLA television anchor Doug Warner and wife, Libby, returned to Mountain Vista for a little R&R recently.

The Warner’s have visited our vacation home numerous times through the years and we always enjoy having such quality people experience Mountain Vista.

Doug is very popular figure in the Shreveport viewing region and I’ve enjoyed seeing the transformation he’s brought to KSLA Channel 12. He’s taken it to an entirely new level with his leadership.

“Absolutely spoiled. I’m not sure we could ever “rough it’ camping after staying at Mountain Vista again. It’s an incredible getaway and relaxing to know that everything is taken care of…” Doug said.

Sherri and I are thrilled that Doug and Libby enjoy each trip to Mountain Vista!

You can enjoy Mountain Vista in January and February at a discounted rate! Arrive Sunday through Tuesday and receive 20% off your rate!

By admin|2015-12-23T14:33:31+00:00December 23rd, 2015|ArkLaTex Travel, Luxury Vacation Rentals, travel blogs|

Beavers Bend’s Grand Champion Show Dog!

We had a great weekend at the Chickasha, OK dog show and our little guy, “Kula,” won his American Kennel Club Grand Championship.

This is an extremely tough feat to conquer in the dog show world. Becoming an AKC champion requires lots of travel and patience. He was awarded Best of Opposite Sex twice during the four-day event, finishing second to the most winning female Brussels Griffon show dog in history. We were extremely proud!

Bred in California, he’s five-years-old and loves everything about being in front of crowds and competing at dog shows. He’s had a few stellar wins during his career and Sherri has handled him to all victories in the ring.

Kula is named after our favorite little town in Upcountry Maui and will continue to compete in shows for several more years.

Sherri plays a large role in our cabin operation at Mountain Vista. The “little touches” you see are all from her. The upscale Bed Bath & Beyond hand soap and wildly popular s’mores kits are all her creations. Best of all, they’re free!

Kula would like to remind you about our Mountain Vista promotion running through mid-December. Check-in Monday or Tuesday and receive a free third-night.

Download our Beavers Bend app for special offers, including our favorite spots in Broken Bow.

GCh. Ch. Hilltop’s Time For Kula To Fly invites you to visit his vacation home soon!

By admin|2019-07-05T17:10:45+00:00November 17th, 2015|AKC Dog Shows|

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