If you book a studio, note that the south studios do not have balconies for their IV and OV units, but rather Juliet balconies (jut-outs that you can walk out onto, but aren't large enough for a chair.) OF units do have a true balcony, but there's no way to know where you'll be placed until check-in. If a lanai is important to you, then either book on the north side or book a 1 bdrm or larger.
Also, as an exchanger, no matter what sized unit you desire, if you book at the south campus, you may get assigned the dreaded building 4, which is the least desirable building at WKORV. The building is set back the farthest from the ocean and has units that face the parking lot and street. All other buildings on either campus face the ocean. To avoid the possibility of getting Bldg 4 (see link to map below) most exchangers target the north side. (Personally, if it was low season, I might go ahead and chance it, because the units are larger on the south size...)
http://www.hawaiirevealed.com/free-...ali-area/westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas
Also, now that we can book any length of stay at 8 months out, armed with 81,000 SOs, smitty2445 will have to decide whether to target a studio or a 1 bdrm. A 1 bdrm will give them a lot more space, including a bathroom with a large jacuzzi tub. However, if they'd be content with a studio, he can add 1-2 more days to onto his trip...
*Studio exchanges cost 6,700 SOs for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; 10,075 for Thursday or Sunday; and 13,425 for Friday or Saturday.