25 10, 2016

Mitchell Talks Appearance

admin2022-09-07T13:37:23+00:00October 25th, 2016|oklahoma tourism, Podcasts|

Scott Mitchell, Kandyce Mitchell & Jerry Isbell

I enjoyed my appearance on Mitchell Talks in OKC.

We taped this podcast and discussed Broken Bow Lake, fall foliage and Beavers Bend State Park. Scott (@MitchellTalks) and Kandyce (@KandyceMitchell) have been highly visible in the Oklahoma City media market for years.

Scott and Kandyce provided tremendous hospitality in their beautiful studio…tremendous people.

As a political junkie, I’ve enjoyed watching Scott on KWTV and listening to his radio show for years.

I’m was on-air with Kandyce and Andy Moore (@andyokc). I love the podcast format. It’s a relaxed medium with no time limits or commercials. It’s simply coffeeshop conversation.

We discussed tourism in Beavers Bend State Park and add-on fees you should avoid when choosing a rental property throughout the country.

Thanks to the gang at Mitchell Talks. Enjoy the podcast. I hope you learn something new about the Broken Bow Lake area.

19 10, 2016

TravelOK Mountain Vista Giveaway

admin2020-07-04T13:21:29+00:00October 19th, 2016|Luxury travel, travel blogs, Travel Deals|

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!

18 10, 2016

Broken Bow Lake Fall Fishing Update

admin2016-10-18T14:02:55+00:00October 18th, 2016|Bass Fishing|

Broken Bow Lake’s premiere fishing guide, Bryce Archey says the cooler temperatures are resulting in larger stringers.

“With the cooler temps bass fishing on Broken Bow Lake is beginning to pick up. The numbers of fish being caught are good right now. I have a few openings for October, so if you want to fish one of the prettiest lakes in the Midwest during the fall, contact me.

Bryce is my personal guide and always provides an outstanding fishing experience on Broken Bow Lake.

October and November fishing is usually fantastic and the foliage is gorgeous. Contact Bryce at BrokenBowLakeGuide.com for a great outing in Southeastern Oklahoma.

6 10, 2016

Thanksgiving Cabins In Broken Bow

admin2019-07-05T17:10:55+00:00October 6th, 2016|Beavers Bend Folk Festival, Dallas travel blogs, Dallas weekend travel, Holiday Travel|

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!

30 09, 2016

Broken Bow Fall Foliage

admin2022-02-25T14:51:51+00:00September 30th, 2016|Texas Travel, travel blogs, travel oklahoma|

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!

22 09, 2016

Choosing A Broken Bow Cabin Management Company

admin2019-07-05T17:10:53+00:00September 22nd, 2016|Texas Travel, travel blogs|

“I need help choosing a Broken Bow cabin management company.” I get this question asked often via our app and website.

I always delve into their goals. Do they want to be an elite player or just rent their Beavers Bend luxury cabin occasionally?

If you want to play in the cabin big leagues and develop a brand, it’s foolish to hire a company that’s marketing 30-70 other cabins. You’ll be lost in the shuffle.

It’s easy to figure out if a Beavers Bend management company will be a good fit. Analyze their marketing and ask yourself a few questions…

Do they have cutting-edge technology? Professional videos, apps and a highly read blog?
Are they social media experts or simply occasional posters? See my funny story from earlier this year.
Are they always adding/deleting cabins on their website?
How are their references?
What is their fee structure? Do they charge owners for advertising and stays in their cabin?
Do they add a surcharge fee to owners for routine maintenance. (Tip: If you have propane delivered or maintenance done, make sure you see an invoice from the vendor, not the management company.)

Choosing A Broken Bow Cabin Management Company

Mountain Vista Cabin, Broken Bow, OK

A few cabin owners rely on themselves to publicize their cabin in Beavers Bend.

Developing a cabin brand and not simply being a number is difficult without having extensive marketing and media experience. How will you separate yourself?

Your cabin must have something unique to offer near Broken Bow Lake. Cabins with seclusion and great views are becoming increasingly scarce.

Management companies gouging tourists with add-on and resort fees is becoming more prevalent.

The most important thing isn’t simply having a cabin…people must be able to find it via blogs, videos, apps and social media.

Contact us if you would like to be a part of our website and other media outlets. Thousands have the Beavers Bend app we created.

Our media background enables us to offer professional video at no cost to you with our marketing program.

Are you tired of being a cabin owner lost in the shuffle?

10 09, 2016

Beavers Bend Deal Alert

admin2019-07-05T17:10:53+00:00September 10th, 2016|Travel Deals, TravelOK|

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!

23 08, 2016

Reviews of Mountain Vista Cabin

admin2019-07-05T17:10:52+00:00August 23rd, 2016|Beavers Bend Travel Deals, travel blogs|

The latest Beavers Bend cabin reviews of Mountain Vista cabin are in and they’re fantastic!

Sherri and I are grateful to the legions of Beavers Bend fans that experienced our vacation home for the first time this summer. We had many repeat guests too.

Summer will be in our rearview mirror soon after the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Our favorite seasons at Mountain are fall and winter…we love foliage and the fire pit!

To enjoy views like ours, you’ve gotta climb a little blacktop hill, but its well worth it. Our hill is easily accessible in a car, just give it a little gas and you’ll be fine.

We only have a handful of weekend dates available until Thanksgiving at Mountain Vista. Friday-Saturday dates are golden and in high demand.

A tip for first-time luxury cabin visitors to Beavers Bend State Park. When you rent from a management company, they’re dealing with 30-70 other cabin rentals during your stay. Do the math.

No need to be a rocket scientist to determine that you won’t receive much personalized attention. Mountain Vista is truly our vacation home and you deal directly with us, the owners.

Mountain Vista cabin features free firewood, s’mores kits and no add-on charges for hot tub, insurance and cleaning fees. There’s actually a hot tub charge in Beavers Bend a few have implemented…I don’t get it.

We have a hot tub and want you to use it…there’s no additional fee.

Download our app for a list of all the hot spots in Beavers Bend. Three wineries and a couple of breweries are now prevolent in the Kiamichi Mountains. There are plenty of activities for you to enjoy in Beavers Bend.

Cooler temps and the Talimena Drive are just around the corner for Broken Bow cabin visitors. Contact us at Mountain Vista to reconnect with nature in style…and no resort fees.

20 08, 2016

Free Netflix at Mountain Vista

admin2019-07-05T17:10:52+00:00August 20th, 2016|Beavers Bend luxury cabins|

We now feature free Netflix at Mountain Vista luxury cabin in Beavers Bend.

Enjoy your favorite movies and shows on our new Samsung Smart TV in the family room. In addition to this amenity, we provide free Wi-Fi. Do your homework and research cabins charging cleaning, hot tub, resort and insurance fees in Broken Bow.

We don’t do add-on fees at Mountain Vista.

Mountain Vista also features flat screen Samsung televisions in all bedrooms in addition to free s’mores kits.

Fall foliage tour season bookings are still available, but filling fast. Download our Beavers Bend app for VIP specials and area recommendations

2 08, 2016

August Fishing Report

admin2016-08-02T15:30:22+00:00August 2nd, 2016|Oklahoma fishing guides, travel blogs|

Our favorite fishing guide, Bryce Archey, shared an August fishing report on his website.

Bryce is my personal guide and I’ll be on the water with for a couple of outings with him soon! He recently announced an August special and provides a great experience for novice to professional anglers.

There is a huge adrenaline rush seeing the bass pop out of the water while feeding on shad. It happens frequently during August and Bryce studies the lake like none other. He knows where to find the fish!

We have “Fish and Stay” packages available at Mountain Vista in conjunction with Bryce, owner of BrokenBowLake Guide.com.

Our August special gives you a free night! Arrive on the 21st or 28th and your fourth-night is on us!