A Modest Vision

A-Chalet was founded with a purpose: to elevate the experience for both travelers and vacation rental owners through service, integrity, and care. With a deep background in hospitality sales management, Chris brings industry relationships and market expertise that open doors to high-value opportunities many management companies simply can’t access. As a team, our strengths reflect a commitment not only to excellence, but to honoring God through every stay and every detail.

Meet our Team

These are the people that make A-Chalet possible.

Christopher Willard
Chris Willard
Owner
Chris Willard
Owner

Chris loves to surf, Crossfit, hike the great outdoors and sing 90’s karaoke!

With a strong background in hotel sales management, Chris is experienced with partnering with his clients to bring their property to another level of success.

A-Chalet was started to help new and frustrated owners affectively market and manage their Cabin’s in a responsible and profitable way.

Nathalie Rodriguez
Market Manager
Nathalie Rodriguez
Market Manager

With over 15 years of experience in cleaning and hospitality through my family’s company, Abundance Cleaning, I’ve been blessed to turn a passion for serving into a calling. After relocating to Big Bear, I expanded our services into short-term rental housekeeping—and within just four months, God opened the door for me to partner with A-Chalet as one of their lead hospitality cleaners.

As the business grew, I transitioned into Inventory Manager, where I developed systems to streamline supplies and ensure every home was guest-ready. That role quickly evolved into Market Manager, where I now oversee daily operations across guest solutions, vendor coordination, supply management, and resolution support.

Alyssa Barlow
Onboarding Consultant
Alyssa Barlow
Onboarding Consultant

Alyssa loves traveling and has been in 26 states and 5 countries. She is a news junkie who loves history, politics and theology. Currently, she is homeschooling her three kids and survives on coffee and Jesus.

Alyssa is our local manager and consultant. She has experience in the local big bear vacation rental business and knows how to create a successful vacation rental business.

She is an entrepreneur and owns/operates several successful businesses, in the Big Bear Valley.

Patty Cabanillas
Social Media Manager
Patty Cabanillas
Social Media Manager

Creative Social Media Strategist in the Los Angeles area. Highly skilled in social media management, engagement growth, content development, campaigns, influencer relations, and improving social metrics.

Laura Willard
Guest Solutions
Laura Willard
Guest Solutions

Laura has been a hairstylist for nearly two decades specializing in “bangs” while developing an impressive rolodex throughout West Los Angeles.

As baby Kaila was born; she altered her schedule enjoying guest communications with A-Chalet and the new momma life.

Laura knows the value of organization and attention to detail. Regardless of the task; you can count on Laura to make sure the guests needs always comes first.

Walter Vogt
Consultant
Walter Vogt
Consultant

Walter’s hobbies include, but not limited to: Off-roading, mentorship, reading, & hiking.

He has a strong background in operations management, technology implementation and project management, and revenue management providing A-Chalet with his years of experience to ensure exceptional guest and owner services. 

Recent Guest Reviews

We can tell you about our chalets ourselves but what better way to learn about the experience than from some happy previous guests!

Rachel M.
21:37 29 Jun 25
Amazing stay!! The house was just as shown in the photos and the tasteful but cosy decor made us feel right at home. Host was always available for any questions and gave us some great tips for places to go while in town. Thanks so much for making our family trip even more special with the wonderful accommodation!
Daniel Y.
18:06 19 Jun 25
My family stayed at Pendleton Pines early June and this cabin is nothing short of perfect. You have 1 large master suite, 1 bedroom with a bathroom/shower, and a beautiful loft with its own private deck overlooking the backyard. A spacious kitchen with all the cookware and utensils needed, and a large dining room table for 6. The family room is equipped with games, a large TV and plenty of space for family fun.

Not stopping there, the backyard is haven for relaxing and socializing. It has a jacuzzi, sauna, BBQ, axe throwing, screen for a projector, side yard with plenty of space to run around for your furry friends etc..

I can’t say enough about this property. A couple miles away from the city but it’s a short drive to get around. Stop looking around and book Pendleton Pines!
Bobby U
18:05 22 May 25
Incredible!
Ahmed A.
00:29 19 May 25
I recently stayed at Stargazer Cabin which is one of many A-Chalet Vacation Rentals. My two buddies and I stayed a couple of nights and were extremely impressed by the cleanliness and attention to detail they the place offered. Nestled up in the Big Bear Mountains it’s a great and quiet get away about 1 1/2 hours from LA that allows you to connect with nature. Perfect for hiking and about a 10 minute drive to the lake and downtown with awesome shops, restaurants and bars. We ended up using the grill and bbq’d then used the hot tub and just relaxed. We ended the night by lightning up the fireplace with wood they provide, drank some wine and had some great conversation and connecting. It’s a beautiful and spiritual retreat that makes you feel closer to God when staying there. The rooms and beds were very comfortable and the amenities were on point. I slept really well and woke up feeling super refreshed and renewed. I highly recommend Stargazer if it’s just two or three of you or two couples. Otherwise if you’re a family or bigger group then one the other many properties they offer would be great as well. I will definitely be back soon!
Brett F.
00:05 19 May 25
Absolutely fantastic experience with A-Chalet! From start to finish, their vacation rental management service exceeded our expectations. The property was pristine, well-maintained, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and memorable stay. The team at A-Chalet was incredibly responsive and helpful, ensuring that everything was seamless from booking to check-out. They really go the extra mile to make sure their guests feel at home. The location of the property was perfect, offering the ideal mix of peaceful mountain views and easy access to all the local attractions. Highly recommend A-Chalet for anyone looking to enjoy a top-notch vacation in Big Bear – we will definitely be back!
Kelly K.
16:53 27 Apr 25
COVE LAKESIDE

We had an amazing experience staying at Cove Lakeside! It was so beautiful and relaxing that we didn’t want to leave and actually extended our stay an extra day. The hosts have thought of everything you would need to make your trip enjoyable. It’s a great location with an awesome view! We can’t wait to find time to visit again!
Victoria F.
23:15 05 Mar 25
Our family of 3 adults and 4 children had a blast here! Great location away from the downtown chaos, but a short drive when we wanted to go there. The cabin was very clean, well kept, cozy, and beautiful. So many fun things to do. The kids were entertained by the jacuzzi, the board games, the arcade games, and playing in the snow in the yard. The host was amazing and very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. And don’t even get me started on the beds. We slept sooo well…so comfy. Will definitely stay again here or any cabin from this host! Thanks so much!!!!
MrKtopher22b
23:30 19 Feb 25
Stargazer was an absolute amazing experience. Everything you needed was there along with fun games and great trails. Highly recommend staying here. The host was available and very nice
Shane C.
23:15 06 Feb 25
Have been working with Chris and the A-chalet team for almost 2 years now. I’ve had zero issues and he’s been a great partner in generating the most revenue out of my cabin possible. He’s very proactive in responding to both immediate guests needs and also thinking ahead of what guests would like to see to make the cabin more marketable. 100% recommend.

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