II Exchange for Ko Olina Reservation

[darly2004]

So, we are coming up on 60 days from our 2nd reservation at Ko Olina for this year. Unfortunately, we will be canceling since the current situation will likely not change in the next couple months. I just want to make sure I am prepared when I cancel my reservation to trade into II. We are not enrolled in II yet. Should I set it up now or does Marriott set it up/deposit for me? Are there certain fees I don't pay as a Marriott weeks owner? As of right now, our reservation does not have a lockoff, can Marriott change that when I cancel so that I can separate the lockoff for trade? Sorry, this is actually our first time trying to deposit into II. We bought into Ko Olina thinking we would be going there all the time. Thank you so much.

 

[csalter2]

Is your week enrolled in the Destinations Club or did you buy a week resale after June 2010?

 

[davidvel]

You are not canceling if you are depositing to II. You would just deposit your reserved week. I assume your week is not enrolled in the Destinations Points program, then you need to set up an account with II. (I doubt they will lock off this late.)

May not be availability, but you could call MVC and see if you can MOVE your reservation to a week later in the year (including locking off). If so, this gives you more breathing room to both occupy and/or deposit.

 

[darly2004]

Is your week enrolled in the Destinations Club or did you buy a week resale after June 2010?

We bought a week resale after 2010.

 

[darly2004]

You are not canceling if you are depositing to II. You would just deposit your reserved week. I assume your week is not enrolled in the Destinations Points program, then you need to set up an account with II. (I doubt they will lock off this late.)

May not be availability, but you could call MVC and see if you can MOVE your reservation to a week later in the year (including locking off). If so, this gives you more breathing room to both occupy and/or deposit.

So I would just set up an account in II myself and deposit it myself then. I don't have to contact Marriott for it? I will try to see if I can lock-off room. I should have done it the last time, but was hopeful that we can go.

 

[csalter2]

So I would just set up an account in II myself and deposit it myself then. I don't have to contact Marriott for it? I will try to see if I can lock-off room. I should have done it the last time, but was hopeful that we can go.

Yes, set up your account with Interval International. They usually charge less per year if you get multiple years. Interval can assist with this if you have any difficulty.

 

[dioxide45]

Your best bet right now is to call Marriott and see if you can change your reservation date to something much further out in 2020. Anything to get you further out than the near 60 days you are at now. Setting up an II account isn't an instantaneous process and it could take a couple weeks for II to verify your ownership with Marriott. That would then put you inside 60 days when you try to deposit, and you are stuck with restrictions. Get a new reservation further out NOW, then work on the II account. You may even be able to lock off now on that new reservation if that is what you want to do.

 

[darly2004]

Your best bet right now is to call Marriott and see if you can change your reservation date to something much further out in 2020. Anything to get you further out than the near 60 days you are at now. Setting up an II account isn't an instantaneous process and it could take a couple weeks for II to verify your ownership with Marriott. That would then put you inside 60 days when you try to deposit, and you are stuck with restrictions. Get a new reservation further out NOW, then work on the II account. You may even be able to lock off now on that new reservation if that is what you want to do.

Ok, thank you. That is good to know.

 

[nycjimster]

Marriott might take your week as rental. I rent my August week at Ko Olina to Marriott for a reasonable amount. It was less than maintenance, but I had too many banked weeks.

 

[Dean]

Your best bet right now is to call Marriott and see if you can change your reservation date to something much further out in 2020. Anything to get you further out than the near 60 days you are at now. Setting up an II account isn't an instantaneous process and it could take a couple weeks for II to verify your ownership with Marriott. That would then put you inside 60 days when you try to deposit, and you are stuck with restrictions. Get a new reservation further out NOW, then work on the II account. You may even be able to lock off now on that new reservation if that is what you want to do.

I agree, I'd try to change it to later AND lock it off. There will be a change fee and a lockoff fee. I'd also set up the II account now and register any ownerships at the same time you set up the account.

 

[darly2004]

I agree, I'd try to change it to later AND lock it off. There will be a change fee and a lockoff fee. I'd also set up the II account now and register any ownerships at the same time you set up the account.

I don't think they charged a change fee last time, but maybe they are starting to again. Thanks so much.

 

[darly2004]

Marriott might take your week as rental. I rent my August week at Ko Olina to Marriott for a reasonable amount. It was less than maintenance, but I had too many banked weeks.

I didn't realize they will take it as a rental. I think I may try my hands at II this time. Hopefully, we can get 1-2 good vacations out of it.

 

[Dean]

I don't think they charged a change fee last time, but maybe they are starting to again. Thanks so much.

Any time there is a change or cancelation they should charge a fee. Now with Covid they might not and if one has a lockoff reserved and you just lock it off (but not change the dates) they usually won't IIRC.

 

[darly2004]

I am trying to set up II account and it is asking for MKO vs MK1 for Ko Olina. I am assuming it's MKO? Is resort owner # same as deed ID? Thank you.

 

[Wei339]

Marriott might take your week as rental. I rent my August week at Ko Olina to Marriott for a reasonable amount. It was less than maintenance, but I had too many banked weeks.

How did you contact to initiate the Marriott rental?

 

[dioxide45]

I wouldn't expect to get much renting through Marriott. Travel is down, rooms are sitting empty and with current Hawaii restrictions, how many people are planning to go there. Even the OP is not. I would be surprised if Marriott offered anything for a 2020 week through their rental program.

 

[davidvel]

Your best bet right now is to call Marriott and see if you can change your reservation date to something much further out in 2020. Anything to get you further out than the near 60 days you are at now. Setting up an II account isn't an instantaneous process and it could take a couple weeks for II to verify your ownership with Marriott. That would then put you inside 60 days when you try to deposit, and you are stuck with restrictions. Get a new reservation further out NOW, then work on the II account. You may even be able to lock off now on that new reservation if that is what you want to do.

Thanks for saying it better than I could. ANd to reiterate to OP, try this ASAP. The further out in 2020, the better for you, both in depositing and chance of locking off.

 

[Mroze]

I am trying to set up II account and it is asking for MKO vs MK1 for Ko Olina. I am assuming it's MKO? Is resort owner # same as deed ID? Thank you.

MKO & MK1 are both for Ko'Olina possibly used to refer to different phases. Use MKO.
Contract-# is different from Owner-# which you should find from Marriott under your profile.

We own at Ko'Olina [resale that was enrolled] and Lock-Off and deposit with II every year.
We do this without having to call Marriott or II.
The process is pretty simple and since we are enrolled [we pay Marriott Club-Dues] we don't have to pay II for any of the following:

• Lock-Off Fee: $0
• II-Membership Fee: $0
• Exchange-Fee: $0
• E-Plus/Re-Trade-Fee [M-M]: $0

The only fee for enrolled owners is Platinum-Membership upgrade and Size-Upgrade fees.

 

[darly2004]

MKO & MK1 are both for Ko'Olina possibly used to refer to different phases. Use MKO.
Contract-# is different from Owner-# which you should find from Marriott under your profile.

We own at Ko'Olina [resale that was enrolled] and Lock-Off and deposit with II every year.
We do this without having to call Marriott or II.
The process is pretty simple and since we are enrolled [we pay Marriott Club-Dues] we don't have to pay II for any of the following:

• Lock-Off Fee: $0
• II-Membership Fee: $0
• Exchange-Fee: $0
• E-Plus/Re-Trade-Fee [M-M]: $0

The only fee for enrolled owners is Platinum-Membership upgrade and Size-Upgrade fees.

Thank you for the info. When you say enrolled meaning into Destinations Club, correct? I did end up joining II, but paid for basic membership x 3 years. I am not enrolled in DC, so assuming I don't qualify for free II membership. Is the platinum worth upgrading to? The only upside I see is if we want to go for a weekend trip instead of week-long trip. Marriott does not have any reservations available after my current date in October, so crossing my fingers that it will be approved before 60 days. I will try calling again in a couple days to see if there is any update.

 

[darly2004]

Thanks for saying it better than I could. ANd to reiterate to OP, try this ASAP. The further out in 2020, the better for you, both in depositing and chance of locking off.

Yes, set up II today and called Marriott. Unfortunately, no other available dates, but will try again in a couple days.

 

[Mroze]

Thank you for the info. When you say enrolled meaning into Destinations Club, correct? I did end up joining II, but paid for basic membership x 3 years. I am not enrolled in DC, so assuming I don't qualify for free II membership. Is the platinum worth upgrading to? The only upside I see is if we want to go for a weekend trip instead of week-long trip. Marriott does not have any reservations available after my current date in October, so crossing my fingers that it will be approved before 60 days. I will try calling again in a couple days to see if there is any update.

Yes by "Enrolled" I meant Destination-Club.

Agree that II-Platinum may not always work.
If you use Getaways and Guest-Certificates then it may be worth it

 

[davidvel]

Yes, set up II today and called Marriott. Unfortunately, no other available dates, but will try again in a couple days.

Bummer. Sounds like you're doing the best you can under the circumstances.

 

[Dean]

Yes, set up II today and called Marriott. Unfortunately, no other available dates, but will try again in a couple days.

I agree, keep trying. IF what you have reserved already is a lockoff, you still may be able to get 2 deposits out of it.

 

[Gemini Chica]

I make great use of platinum membership, if you will book 2 getways or more then you break even as you save 60€ per booking over the basic membership plus you can do a free guest certificate for friends and family normally 59€. We have 2 different friends whom travel with us a lot so I book about 6-8 getaways min a year. Also on your first year you get an extra 30€ off too. I set up my II and got my week deposited just on the deadline day! Took 2 days to get the week deposited after account set up but maybe it was quick for me as I have a corporate account too (destination points)!


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[darly2004]

I called Marriott again today. No other later reservations available. Marriott was able to deposit the reservation I had today, so we are before the 60 days deadline! Thanks so much everyone. So now, my question is what do I do? I see the week under My Unit tab. Do I have to select Vacation Exchange or Place Request now? Do I need to do anything else with the unit or is it in the system to be exchanged now? I don't want to miss something. My 60 days out is on Tuesday.