New brochure for the Marriott MOC, etc.

I have uploaded the brand new brochure of the view categories of all three buildings at the Marriott Maui Ocean Club.

The new Lahaina Villas are on target to open June 29, 2007. The new Napili Villas will be under construction from July 2007 to January 2009.

What I am happy about is that a saline system will replace the pool chlorine system providing a softer feel to the pool water without the irritation of chlorine. There are many other projects scheduled this year. I will post them, if you like me to.

Hi Emmy,
Thanks for the brochure. I would like to hear about other changes when you get the time.

Also, are the new tower's units lock-offs?

Jan

Hi Jan,

Yes, there are two and three bedroom lock-offs. The three bedrooms are all fixed weeks and the two top floors too. The brochure will show you the floating units on the oceanfront too. They are floor #2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 and 10.

We are new members and we received a letter with a few highlights. In 2006, the MOC was 25 years old. They started the year receiving 500 new chaise lounge chairs and 125 tea tables for the existing pool deck. Owners are happy with the comfortable chaise lounge chairs and they give an upscale look and feel to the resort. I didn't notice them because we are not people who like sitting at the pool but we like it for swimming.

The pool and the grounds look very attractive to us. A new sound system at the pool will provide soothing Hawaiian music. I already mentioned the new saline swimming pool system which makes a big difference for your eyes and skin.

The elevator cabs will be refinished. The corridor carpets will be replaced and the lobby will receive a new awning. New barbecue grills will be installed. The food and beverage outlets will receive a fresh look this year with new menu items, furnishings and entertainment.

A self-parking option will once again be available beginning in July. Owners will be able to choose complimentary self-parking in the new parking structure or use the valet parking that will be available for a daily fee.

Other great additions include a new wellness program that features the renowned fitness instructor, David Wicker.

A DVD kiosk, renting the latest and greatest movie releases, is now located in the game room. There will be some new retail shops to offer more variety in shopping and services on the lobby level.

If they also resolve the A/C problem that people have complained about, it looks to me like it will be very nice staying here.

jancurious said:

Hi Emmy,
Thanks for the brochure. I would like to hear about other changes when you get the time.

Also, are the new tower's units lock-offs?

Jan

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The Marriott MOC keeps changing their web site URL address but here it is again.

http://www.marriottvillas.com/resorts/ebrochures/mauioceanclub/resort_villas.jsp

Here are the floor plans of the lock-off units.

Can't wait to check it all out! Do you know if we will have much choice as to what unit we can reserve (north or south facing, front or back unit or floor level? I think I would like north facing (pool side) and closest to the ocean, to get the best sunset view. Thanks for the pix. Bob

Bob, I don't know because I have never stayed here but I know that you can request what you like to have. It worked that way with our other Marriott resort. I hope someone else will answer you, who owns at this resort.

Thank you for the brochure and pics. We are hoping to be able to trade our two SurfWatch 3BR units into Hawaii next year. So far we've deposited one 2007 week; as soon as we are able to make reservations for 2008 we plan on giving those to II as "request first" weeks. Our goal is to have two consecutive weeks in Hawaii sometime between May and October. We did ask for Marriott properties on two different islands, but will be flexible with whatever might be available.

We're new owners and have no idea if what we're looking for is doable or a pipe dream! Do you know if these new OceanClub units are selling well/sold out? Do you think any of that would have an impact on our chances? We'd certainly be willing to change our request with II to "two consecutive OC 3BR anytime May-October 2008", but is that too limiting??

(I do know that 3BR are difficult, and the fact that our SW units are not lock-offs doesn't help. If all else fails, we'd take a 2BR.)

SueDonJ said:

If all else fails, we'd take a 2BR.

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The 3 BDRMS back to back is what will be tough. If you were to consider the 2BDRMS, I would almost guanrantee success.

Regards.
Joe

Seasons

SueDonJ said:

We'd certainly be willing to change our request with II to "two consecutive OC 3BR anytime May-October 2008", but is that too limiting??

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Sept and October are slower seasons so you have the best shot either then, or the first few weeks of Dec (before the holidays).