Differences btwn Ocean Front/Deluxe/Center/Corner at WKORV

[shellbelle]

We are at WKORV right now and have decided we want to buy another week. (Resale, of course!) We currently own an every year ocean view 2br lockoff; we want to add an ocean front week but I'm having trouble understanding the differences between the various types of OF units out there. Is there a map and/or floorplans showing the differences? Help, pls, WKORV gurus!

 

[dioxide45]

This thread may give you some insight.

http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/wkorv-deluxe-of-studio-worth-the-sos.246932/

 

[KACTravels]

We are arriving Sunday! Can’t wait...will you still be the there?

 

[DeniseM]

WKORV has 2 ocean front floor plans:

The Ocean Front units are center units at the ocean ends of bldg. 2 and 3, which are similar to the floor plans for your 2 bdm. ocean view. However, unlike the ocean view studio, the ocean front studios all have lanais. As far as I know, they have never released a floorplan for the center units.

The Ocean Front Deluxe units wrap around the corners of bldg. 2 and 3, and the studios face north or south, not towards the ocean. They are somewhat larger, and the MF is quite a bit more expensive.

Floor plan:

 

[Tucsonadventurer]

WKORV has 2 ocean front floor plans:

The Ocean Front units are center units at the ocean ends of bldg. 2 and 3, which are similar to the floor plans for your 2 bdm. ocean view. However, unlike the ocean view studio, the ocean front studios all have lanais. As far as I know, they have never released a floorplan for the center units.

The Ocean Front Deluxe units wrap around the corners of bldg. 2 and 3, and the studios face north or south, not towards the ocean. They are somewhat larger, and the MF is quite a bit more expensive.

Floor plan:

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Our reservation states oceanfront Deluxe studio premium villa for WKORV. Is that view from the balcony then not as good as regular oceanfront?

 

[EnglishmanAbroad]

Our reservation states oceanfront Deluxe studio premium villa for WKORV. Is that view from the balcony then not as good as regular oceanfront?

As shown above, the Ocean Front Deluxe units are on the corners so the view and studio lanai do not directly face out to the ocean but being right at the front of buildings 2/3 I'm sure they have good views of the ocean, especially on the higher floors.

 

[DavidnRobin]

As shown above, the Ocean Front Deluxe units are on the corners so the view and studio lanai do not directly face out to the ocean but being right at the front of buildings 2/3 I'm sure they have good views of the ocean, especially on the higher floors.

The OFD studios do have excellent views of the ocean/surrounds - just not straight on. I have photos that I can post if I can find.
Half of them (poolside) overlook the pool area as well which can be desirable to some families. The 5th and 6th floor OFD studio balconies are about a foot deeper than the lower floors.

 

[DavidnRobin]

The OFD villas are larger (and MFs that are disproportinal to OFC when looking at square footage), and the studio has .
The OFD villas are more square (wider) and have panoramic views from inside as they have windows on side - thus better light (if that matters)
Also with OFD 1Bd side - you get wide views from the balcony vs. just straight on.

 

[Vacation4us]

We’ve rented an Ocean Front Studio before, directly facing the ocean. Per the reservation, it’s called an Oceanfront Studio Premium Villa. The room is very private, and has a nice size lanai for two people to whale watch and watch amazing sunsets.

 

[vacationtime1]

The one bedroom portion of the OFD ("Deluxe") units is superior to the one bedroom portion of the OFC ("Premium") units -- larger, better light, corner views.

The studio portion of the OFC unit is superior to the studio portion of the OFD unit because of the direct ocean view.

The question is how you will use the unit. We generally split our OFC unit and stay a week in the studio and a week in the one bedroom. For us, the OFC is superior because we will enjoy the superior studio view. But if you are inviting guests (or kids), the OFD is better as you will all hang out in the living room anyway.

But do not ignore the substantial (~$800/year) difference in MF's.

 

[Tucsonadventurer]

The one bedroom portion of the OFD ("Deluxe") units are superior to the one bedroom portion of the OFC ("Premium") units -- larger, better light, corner views.

The studio portion of the OFC unit is superior to the studio portion of the OFD studio because of the direct ocean view.

The question is how you will use the unit. We generally split our OFC unit and stay a week in the studio and a week in the one bedroom. For us, the OFC is superior because we will enjoy the superior studio view. But if you are inviting guests (or kids), the OFD is better as you will all hang out in the living room anyway.

But do not ignore the substantial (~$800/year) difference in MF's.

We just are in on an 8 mos out studio reservation but I checked and we don't have any other ocean front options for a studio. I'm sure it will be amazing. We were surprised to find oceanfront options at all so will make do lol

 

[DavidnRobin]

We’ve rented an Ocean Front Studio before, directly facing the ocean. Per the reservation, it’s called an Oceanfront Studio Premium Villa. The room is very private, and has a nice size lanai for two people to whale watch and watch amazing sunsets.

Do you have photos of OFC villa inside? I never see any of those posted here. I expect inside looks like the other premium studios. The Dlx studio layout is nicer (and more light), but the OFD studio view is not straight on as OFC, but still pretty nice. I have photos of OFD that I can share via TapaTalk (on iPhone).

 

[DavidnRobin]

1Bd side OFD.
Villa 2628 - Sept 2017




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[DavidnRobin]

View of pool area from 2628


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[Vacation4us]

OFC studio.

 

[DavidnRobin]

View from OFD studio balcony looking towards Molokai.
B2 5th floor looking north


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[Tucsonadventurer]

The one bedroom portion of the OFD ("Deluxe") units are superior to the one bedroom portion of the OFC ("Premium") units -- larger, better light, corner views.

View from OFD studio balcony looking towards Molokai.
B2 5th floor lo

Thank you. That is a spectacular view

 

[LJT]

1Bd side OFD.
Villa 2628 - Sept 2017




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David is that a washer or dryer next to the dishwasher in the kitchen?

 

[DavidnRobin]

David is that a washer or dryer next to the dishwasher in the kitchen?

That is washer and dryer - they are new. Dishwasher is on the left - not in photo


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[Tucsonadventurer]

Thanks for posting. Looks like I can't go wrong either way.

 

[KACTravels]

That is washer and dryer - they are new. Dishwasher is on the left - not in photo
I find that interesting. When did they change the separate washer and dryer? What did they do with the space where they were? Do you like the change?

 

[DeniseM]

Maybe it's quieter than most, but I'm not crazy about the idea of the w/d in the kitchen. I prefer having it in a separate closet in the hallway. I'd rather have storage space in the kitchen.

 

[DavidnRobin]

That is washer and dryer - they are new. Dishwasher is on the left - not in photo
I find that interesting. When did they change the separate washer and dryer? What did they do with the space where they were? Do you like the change?

They have always been in that spot.
They are quiet.
The kitchen is huge with plenty of storage space. Way more than we use - and we cook most meals.

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[LJT]

Interesting - it is different than the regular ocean view rooms. We find the ones in the closet really loud but they seem like cheaper models than these. I will do a comparison when we are there in February. We are giving our ocean view room to the relatives and were able to get this one with staroptions. Our first time ocean front! We usually do a few loads while we are there.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Interesting - it is different than the regular ocean view rooms. We find the ones in the closet really loud but they seem like cheaper models than these. I will do a comparison when we are there in February. We are giving our ocean view room to the relatives and were able to get this one with staroptions. Our first time ocean front! We usually do a few loads while we are there.

The standup dual W/D in the closets are quite loud in all of our other villas. They also do not clean or dry as well as these units, but are faster. These ones (under counter) are relatively quiet. The kitchen is large - so while they take away from space in the kitchen, there is more than enough space in the kitchen.

The Kitchen and Bathroom in the OFD are larger than they need to be IMO (Robin agrees).


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