Beavers Bend Continues To Ride The Storm Out

Torrential rainfall over the past month is still affecting many in the Broken Bow Lake region. Beavers Bend continues to ride the storm out.

These pictures are once again courtesy of Bryce Archey, owner of BrokenBowLakeGuide.com. Bryce is the only fishing guide we endorse on Broken Bow Lake. The left pic in the parking lot at Beavers Bend Marina shows flooding is nearly covering the top of restrooms located close to the boat ramps.

The right picture is at the Broken Bow Lake dam bridge. Water continues to rise with each passing day. Several more inches of rainfall is expected over Memorial Day weekend. Broken Bow Lake and campgrounds in the Beavers Bend State Park area remain closed.

We hope you enjoy this holiday weekend wherever you are. Thousands read our blog each month and we thank you for the great feedback. We blog to educate you on how to choose a luxury cabin in Broken Bow and promote our wonderful area.

If you’re searching for the best breakfast, coffee or diner with a view, we’ve written about it over the past several years. You’ll also find wacky tidbits such as how we teamed with our old friend and founder of the legendary rock band REO SpeedWagon for a video of Mountain Vista cabin.

Only a few dates remain open for the summer. Reserve your luxury cabin stay in Beavers Bend State Park soon. Bookings have been intense lately…we’ll have no dates available in July very soon.

Please remember why we celebrate this Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to our veterans who have sacrificed so much for the United States of America. We honor you this weekend.

It’s pouring everywhere in the ArkLatex. If you have to be in the rain, it may as well be in Beavers Bend!

This song certainly seems apropos considering our recent weather conditions…Enjoy and Keep Ridin’ The Storm Out!

Jerry Isbell

By admin|2015-05-22T19:08:05+00:00May 22nd, 2015|Luxury travel, weather|

Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2015

Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2015 cabins are in high demand and it is almost too late to reserve a top one.

Holidays and weekends are golden for most upper-end cabins in Broken Bow, OK. There will always be a few cancelations so keep checking the calendar on cabin management websites. Always remember to watch out for hidden fees.

Your last few clicks on a website before reserving a luxury cabin in Beavers Bend are important. This is where the “gotcha’s” sometimes come into play. Fees for insurance, cleaning and resort charges will make an inexpensive cabin sometimes become very costly.

We never charge these add-on fees at Mountain Vista cabin Beavers Bend.

There are a few essential items to bring for your Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2015 visit to Broken Bow. You know all the essentials; bug spray, sunscreen and a first-aid kit. An item tourists usually forget to bring is a fire starter log for the fire pit.

These starter logs work great in the fire pit. If you are like me and have forgotten most of the tips from Boy Scouts, you will be happy about “cheating” a little to get the blaze started for your s’mores!

Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2015

Our app will make your Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2o15 visit more enjoyable. Scan the QR code above and keep it on your iPhone, Android and tablet. We have all the local Broken Bow hot spots listed on it. You will also have access to my blog and several years of tourist tips to consider when visiting a luxury cabin in Broken Bow.

We tried to think of everything when creating our app along with the Mobile Roadie team in Los Angeles. Thousands enjoy occasional “special offers” and last-minute Beavers Bend cabin deals. Need a fishing license? We tell you how to get one. Want the best fishing guide on Broken Bow Lake? It is all there on our app.

Beavers Bend Memorial Day 2015 is just around the corner. Make your plans to visit Mountain Vista cabin before the holiday rush.

Thanks for reading!

By Jerry Isbell

By admin|2021-09-14T13:13:57+00:00April 21st, 2015|Dallas travel blogs, oklahoma tourism|

Beavers Bend Weddings

Beavers Bend weddings are very popular. Scores of people contact us wanting to rent Mountain Vista cabin for their big day.

We do not host weddings but have a tremendous recommendation for you and it is only minutes away from our luxury cabin in Broken Bow.

Reserve The Pasture at Willows Ranch. They offer various wedding packages near the Beavers Bend State Park area.

The Pasture at Willows Ranch also offer a unique venue to host a corporate party, training event or family reunion. There is no better place in Oklahoma to host events like this than Broken Bow. Our scenic area features miles of beautiful shoreline around scenic Broken Bow Lake. Beavers Bend State Park is the top hiking, fishing and tourist area in Oklahoma.

I met Fred and Peggy Willow, owners of The Pasture at Willows Ranch last week and enjoyed our visit. They are a delightful couple and I was very impressed with their marketing vision. They turned an old barn into the top wedding venue near Beavers Bend State Park! The Willow’s also have a highly successful furniture business and have shipped their high-end creations to Michael J. Fox and Martha Stewart over the years.

The Willow’s are originally from Memphis, TN and fell in love with McCurtain County while passing through years ago.

“We moved here from Memphis in 1997 after logging many miles driving to DeQueen, Arkansas, where we were having Willow Furniture built for our wholesale showrooms. One day driving back to Memphis, we decided everything was so beautiful we should just move here. We called a realtor and told him we had to have a place where we could immediately go to work; no time to build. He said he had the perfect place. We were coming the next weekend to pick up furniture and had a look. It was so perfect it scared us. After thinking about it, we called the realtor and declined. A couple of months later, the realtor called and invited us to stay at the ranch by ourselves as it was still furnished but unoccupied. We accepted and knew immediately it was perfect,” Peggy said.

When you are planning Beavers Bend weddings, luxury accommodations are always important. We can provide the perfect secluded retreat at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend. We are only a 15-minute drive from the Pasture at Willows Ranch.

Beavers Bend weddings are so popular the Willow’s have large groups in town from as far away as New York. Contact Fred and Peggy Willow at 580-420-3725 and visit their website. The Pasture at Willows Ranch is the perfect place for your next event in Broken Bow, OK.

By Jerry Isbell

By admin|2020-07-19T14:12:58+00:00April 5th, 2015|Oklahoma weddings|

Beavers Bend Area Museums

Visiting Beavers Bend area museums is a great activity in McCurtain County…especially when it’s pouring rain!

The weather in Beavers Bend hasn’t been very kind to Spring Break visitors this week. We love watching the storms roll in from 20-miles away high atop our deck!

Weekends are filling quickly at Mountain Vista cabin in Broken Bow but April 9-12 just became available. We only have a handful of weekend dates open until August. Summer weekdays are also beginning to fill.

Most experienced visitors to Beavers Bend realize the importance of reserving luxury cabin dates months in advance. Remember to do your homework prior to choosing a luxury cabin. Checkout the owners and cabin management companies thoroughly. Make sure you will have seclusion and search for references.

Check-in Monday or Tuesday in April and receive 20% off at Mountain Vista. This will be the last promotional pricing for many months. Download our app for local tourist information and special offers in Beavers Bend. Thousands have downloaded it over the past few years. We designed it in conjunction with Mobile Roadie in Los Angeles. Mobile Roadie has created apps for Madonna, The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi. If they’re good enough for them, that’s good enough for us! They did a fantastic job with ours and we’ve used their state-of the-art technology to enhance the Beavers Bend experience for many people over the past few years.

If you’re looking for the best places to dine or visit while vacationing in Beavers Bend State Park, they’re on our app. I’ve also written extensively about many tourist attractions in Broken Bow here on our blog. Scroll back a few years and you’ll find loads of information.

Mountain Vista always features free s’mores kits and firewood along with no add-on charges for insurance or resort fees. We would love to help plan your Beavers Bend getaway. Contact us at 405-535-8055.

Remember, even when it rains during your vacation there’s always something to do in the Kiamichi Mountains. Make sure you visit Beavers Bend area museums while you’re ridin’ the storm out!

By Jerry Isbell (With a little help from “Kula” our Champion Show Dog)

By admin|2019-07-05T17:10:37+00:00March 19th, 2015|Luxury travel, travel blogs|

Beavers Bend Spring Break Tips

If you are looking for Beavers Bend Spring Break tips, you have come to the right place!

Broken Bow luxury cabins are packed for two weeks every March. Most schools in Oklahoma and Texas have separate Spring Break weeks. This is always the official kickoff to a busy tourist season in Beavers Bend State Park.

It is tough to fit in all the activities available in our area in only a few days. Hopefully these Beavers Bend Spring Break tips will enhance your stay in the Kiamichi Mountains.

1. Download the Beavers Bend App we created. It gives you loads of information and local tourist tips. Nearly every phone number or website you will need is located on the app. We also give our thousands of app fans periodic VIP specials.

2. Drive the speed limit. Law enforcement will be out in droves on Broken Bow Lake, in town and throughout Beavers Bend State Park. No heavy-footing the gas pedal, thus forcing you to contribute to the Broken Bow Municipal coffers!

3. Visit Adam and Eve’s Coffee House. We love this place! They feature tremendous coffee along with great breakfast and lunches. There is no place in Broken Bow that offers better service. This coffee shop would be a huge hit in Oklahoma City or Dallas.

4. Hire “The Broken Bow Lake Guide.” Bryce Archey is the most popular guide in the area. I enjoyed a few outings with him last year and have more booked for 2015.

5. Eat at Shady Oaks Restaurant. They have the best burgers in Beavers Bend. Their catfish dinner is tremendous.

6. Visit Girls Gone Wine. This popular winery is a huge hit with Broken Bow tourists. They feature a variety of wines and you can even make your own batch.

7. Hike the David Boren Trail. The trail features scenic bluffs and terrain to challenge the novice or experienced hiking enthusiast.

8. Play Cedar Creek Golf Course. This 18-hole gem receives stellar reviews from our guests at Mountain Vista cabin.

9. Rent a boat from Beavers Bend Marina. They offer a variety boats to suit your needs. Make sure to reserve early and Spring Break is a peak time on Broken Bow Lake.

10. Enjoy dinner at Abendigo’s. This has been a favorite upscale restaurant for many years in our area. We always hear great reviews from our cabin guests after an outing to Abendigo’s.

Follow these Beavers Bend Spring Break tips and let us know your favorites. Most luxury cabins are filled for Spring Break. We only have March 13th available.

Typically, we do not do one-nighters but will allow it during this peak period. If you already have reservations somewhere and want to stay a day later or arrive a day earlier, contact us at 405-535-8055.

By admin|2021-09-17T10:49:27+00:00February 24th, 2015|activities, Okahoma Outdoors|

Beavers Bend Cabin Fees

We’ve told you about exorbitant Beavers Bend cabin fees for months!

The Broken Bow Lake luxury cabin up-charges are skyrocketing for many cabin management companies in Beavers Bend State Park. Add-on charges nearing 20% are popping up everywhere and we’ve received tremendous feedback from tourists who appreciate the consumer tips we’ve provided here on our blog.

We were the first to blog in Beavers Bend many years ago. Back then, we started with only a handful of visitors reading and now thousands flock here monthly for information. That’s pretty cool!

When I travel across the country and stay in hotels one of my biggest pet peeves is add-on charges. Most hotels continue to gouge guests with Wi-Fi fees…That’s ridiculous!

Sherri and I decided when we built Mountain Vista cabin in Broken Bow that we’d never resort to penny-pinching guests with fees like “Resort Charges.” Other unnecessary luxury cabin charges are firewood, insurance and upfront cleaning fees. There’s simply no need for you to pay these. You never will with us!

Our guests at Mountain Vista enjoy the added amenities we provide at no charge…high-end hand soap in addition to free s’mores kits throughout the year. We never use generic products. If I’m spending nearly $400 per-night, even the toilet paper better be expensive…Ours is!

If you own a luxury cabin in Broken Bow and are searching for a marketing and management company that utilizes state-of-the-art media production, contact us. We do things very differently from those who charge you for advertising and placing cheap looking pictures on a homemade website.

Only a handful of Spring Break dates remain available at Mountain Vista and we just opened Valentines Weekend. Remember to do your homework before choosing a luxury cabin in Broken Bow.

Make sure the cabin you see online is truly what you will be renting. The Beavers Bend cabin rental business is competitive and we’ll continue to educate you about the proper way to choose a luxury property.

We’ve told you about others fraudulently using a picture of our 20-mile view on their websites for years…Lately, a few of our competitors are plastering the words “Mountain Vista” on their websites so they will appear to be affiliated with us or have the same views we market. Don’t fall for it!

There are many great cabins in Beavers Bend but very few that don’t have add-on fees. We’ve remained in the upper echelon of cabins in Oklahoma because of unmatched views, seclusion, upscale amenities and loyal visitors who stay with us 4-5 times per year.

Remember, just say “NO” to Beavers Bend cabin fees…we have!

By admin|2015-01-15T17:03:29+00:00January 15th, 2015|travel blogs|

Winter Hiking In Beavers Bend

Winter hiking in Beavers Bend is fantastic! Exploring the beautiful streams around Mountain Fork River while enjoying the peaceful landscape of the Kiamichi Mountains will warm your soul during these frosty days.

There are numerous hiking trails near the Broken Bow Lake area that will allow you to get plenty of exercise to fight off the added pounds Old Man Winter occasionally delivers.

A few of our favorites are the David L. Boren Hiking Trail, located near Mountain Vista luxury cabin in Beavers Bend. I also recommend going a couple of miles into Beavers Bend State Park and walking near the streams on the Beaver Creek Trail.

Remember to take a first-aid kit, water and something to eat such as a power bar. Use a location app on your smartphone while you are enjoying winter hiking in Beavers Bend. I always wear sunglasses or goggles to protect my eyes from tree limbs during my hiking adventures.

Winter hiking in Beavers Bend will allow you to see for miles through the Kiamichi Mountains due to the foliage being down during December-early March. There are numerous marked trails throughout the area that are safe for your family to hike for miles while enjoying nature.

At the end of a long hike in Beavers Bend, grab a cold-one and bite to eat at the Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Taproom in Hochatown. This is a favorite stop for many of our guests at Mountain Vista cabin.

Visitors continue flock to Broken Bow, OK during the winter months. It’s frigid here today but there are usually numerous days in January and February when the weather is “perfect.”

Our 2015 calendar is beginning to fill quickly. We have a few Spring Break dates available and holidays are also beginning to be reserved. Our Winter special continues through February. Check-in Monday or Tuesday and receive a 20% discount. Stay three-nights and the fourth is free!

By admin|2018-02-10T15:08:55+00:00January 8th, 2015|Travel Deals|

Broken Bow Featured By Discover Oklahoma

We were thrilled to see Broken Bow featured by Discover Oklahoma in their 1000th episode. See the first few minutes of the video below and enjoy!

The Discover Oklahoma team does an amazing job showcasing Oklahoma. Jennifer Reynolds is one of the best media talents in the Sooner State’s history. I’ve always admired her ability to do everything from hard-news to features.

Dino Lalli has been in the Oklahoma City media market for decades and is a nationally renowned entertainment reporter. Checkout the Discover Oklahoma website and you’ll discover many hidden gyms in our state.

We’re beginning 2015 in style at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend! Our Winter promotion continues through February. Arrive on Monday or Tuesday and receive 20% off. Stay three-nights and your fourth is free!

Unlike others, we feature free S’mores kits’ 365 days per-year. They’re nice…No generic junk with us! It’s much more than just a bag of marshmallows and a stick!

The firewood is always free at Mountain Vista and we never have upfront cleaning charges. If you leave our cabin clean, your credit card will remain spotless! Be aware of others charging resort fees and insurance scams.

We enjoyed fantastic reviews from our guests visiting our cabin during the holidays. Mountain Vista has always been in high demand among Beavers Bend luxury cabins but 2014 was crazy!

2015 holidays and Spring Break dates are already being reserved. Don’t wait too late to reserve your Broken Bow luxury cabin dates. Each year, we see scores of people who didn’t plan and are left without a fantastic getaway in Beavers Bend during peak dates.

Dallas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa have always been popular markets for us but we saw a huge increase in visitors from the Houston area in 2014. The incredible reputation of Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park has reached into South Texas!

There are many wonderful cabins in Beavers Bend State Park. Mountain Vista has remained at the top because of breathtaking sunsets, added amenities and we don’t penny-pinch our guests with add-on charges. We also spend extra money to make sure you truly have luxury accommodations.

It was great to see Broken Bow featured by Discover Oklahoma. Contact us at 405-535-8055 or visit our website at BeaversBendVacations.com to discover what you’ve been missing!

Happy New Year!

By admin|2021-09-14T13:13:29+00:00January 1st, 2015|travel blogs|

Merry Christmas From Mountain Vista

Merry Christmas from Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend State Park! 2014 has been a fabulous year for the Broken Bow Lake area economy. Several new businesses have arrived and more will arrive in 2015!

There’s a new hot dog food truck located near Stevens Gap Restaurant. I’ll have pictures and more info on them soon.

A new winery is being built by legendary female professional bass fishing pro, Vojai Reed. Broken Bow already has a highly successful winery that is a tremendous hot spot in town. Girls Gone Wine is an amazing tourist attraction for Beavers Bend visitors and another will certainly bring more visibility and choices for tourists in the Kiamichi Mountains. We’ll have an update on the new winery soon.

We’ve always admired the tremendous philanthropy Girls Gone Wine does for Broken Bow, OK. They give scholarships to high school students and do earth shaking work for rescue dogs in the area with their b’ARK wine.

Sherri and I have been involved in AKC Dog Shows for years and have a top-40 nationally ranked Champion Show Dog. Their love for our four-legged pals really touches our hearts. Thanks for your great work Rhonda, Michelle and Chandra! Make sure you visit Girls Gone Wine on your next trip to Beavers Bend State Park.

Take advantage of our winter special at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend. Check-in on Monday or Tuesday and receive 20% off. Stay three-nights and your fourth is free. We always provide free firewood, s’mores kits and don’t gouge you with add-on charges for insurance, resort fees and cleaning.

Our acreage surrounding Mountain Vista is breathtaking, especially during the winter months. You can see for miles from our deck views and through the forest surrounding our cabin.

We’ve made a cognizant effort to educate potential luxury cabin visitors this year and the response from tourists has been phenonemal. Our blog has been at the forefront, warning you about unnecessary fees and tricks of the trade in Beavers Bend. Remember, never pay for firewood, insurance or resort fees. You should also never pay upfront cleaning charges.

Make sure the cabin is tidy and reasonably clean before departure. If you do this, there shouldn’t be any surprise charges from a cabin management company.

Merry Christmas from Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend! Thanks to the thousands who read our blog each month! Come see us in 2015!

Jerry, & Sherri Isbell & “Kula” The Champion Brussels Griffon!

By admin|2014-12-22T16:25:36+00:00December 22nd, 2014|ArkLaTex Travel, Okahoma Outdoors, travel blogs|

Broken Bow Christmas Cabins

Broken Bow Christmas cabins are in high demand every year because Beavers Bend is a great place to enjoy the holiday season!

There are a few things to consider when searching for Broken Bow Christmas cabins; Does the cabin management company decorate the cabin so you will be able to get in the “Holiday Spirit?”.

Most people staying in Broken Bow Christmas cabins do not want to bother with the hassle of bringing their own decorations. Beavers Bend cabin management companies or owners must foot the bill for decorating cabins… and that does not happen often. Make sure your cabin will be decorated for the holidays.

Do your homework and make sure you will have a fully equipped kitchen with all the extras you will need to prepare a fabulous holiday meal. Guests at Mountain Vista cabin in Beavers Bend who have stayed at other luxury properties in Broken Bow give us great feedback on our kitchen. It is always one of the most frequent compliments we receive from visitors. We try and equip it with all the comforts you are accustomed to having at home.

Other factors you should consider before reserving Broken Bow Christmas cabins include:

Where is the cabin located? Make sure it is not near another cabin or noisy road. Also verify the addition. Is it an upscale area or in close proximity to a residential area? You do not want to rent a cabin in eyeshot of a trailer park. This happens to people frequently!
You get what you pay for. If the rental rate on your luxury cabin seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you find a “cheap” deal, especially when searching for Broken Bow Christmas cabins, watch out. You will be in store for a surprise present at checkout.
Add-on fees. You will not be in the “Yuletide Spirit” after seeing your credit card jammed with extra charges for firewood, insurance and cleaning. We never gouge guests with these needless fees at Mountain Vista luxury cabin in Beavers Bend.

We have enjoyed another tremendous year at Mountain Vista. Our calendar is packed for the holiday season. The popularity and demand to stay in our vacation home has increased far beyond our wildest dreams. Only two weekends remain available this year. Reservations for 2015, including Spring Break and holidays are already being booked.

There are many great Broken Bow Christmas cabins that offer a variety of amenities and price ranges. Choose the one that is right for you. But make sure to do your homework.

By admin|2014-11-20T16:51:26+00:00November 20th, 2014|Christmas, Holiday Travel, outdoors|

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