I have two units booked for Christmas week in Maui. I love these units, although I was trying to rent one out this year! Regardless, it appears that the governor of Hawaii will extend the 14 day quarantine and there is definitely no guarantee that either I or a renter will be able to use either unit at Christmas.
So, I am assessing my options. One unit is part of the destination points and the other is not.
Option 1: Roll the dice and see if the state figures out how to open for Christmas. Of course, the downside is that if the state doesn't reopen, I could end up with a late deposit into II at best. Plus, for the unenrolled week, I'd need to reactivate or open a separate II account. This is painful for a week that should bring peak rent in normal years and which brings me so much joy to use myself. The possible upside is of course getting a good rental and enjoying the unit.
Option 2: Prior to the 60 day mark deposit the unit into II. It is painful to deposit such valuable units into II. I do recognize that I am not alone and, in fact, I'm still trying to use two weeks that had to be cancelled from earlier this year. But, Christmas in Maui into II is definitely my most painful potential move. I would also have to reopen or open a non-destination point II account and pay all the fees. One of my questions is whether these weeks would have much trade power in II were I to deposit them at 61 days? I'd probably split them into 1 bedroom and studio halves. Any idea if they would have much trade power with such a late deposit date? I also wonder if there is a chance that II might refuse to take them? Presumably the resort would be open at least to locals. But, there would certainly be much less demand without tourists.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on this dilemma. I have about a month to decide. But, with the lack of a plan from the state, I suspect I may not know much more in a month. Thanks!
So, I am assessing my options. One unit is part of the destination points and the other is not.
Option 1: Roll the dice and see if the state figures out how to open for Christmas. Of course, the downside is that if the state doesn't reopen, I could end up with a late deposit into II at best. Plus, for the unenrolled week, I'd need to reactivate or open a separate II account. This is painful for a week that should bring peak rent in normal years and which brings me so much joy to use myself. The possible upside is of course getting a good rental and enjoying the unit.
Option 2: Prior to the 60 day mark deposit the unit into II. It is painful to deposit such valuable units into II. I do recognize that I am not alone and, in fact, I'm still trying to use two weeks that had to be cancelled from earlier this year. But, Christmas in Maui into II is definitely my most painful potential move. I would also have to reopen or open a non-destination point II account and pay all the fees. One of my questions is whether these weeks would have much trade power in II were I to deposit them at 61 days? I'd probably split them into 1 bedroom and studio halves. Any idea if they would have much trade power with such a late deposit date? I also wonder if there is a chance that II might refuse to take them? Presumably the resort would be open at least to locals. But, there would certainly be much less demand without tourists.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on this dilemma. I have about a month to decide. But, with the lack of a plan from the state, I suspect I may not know much more in a month. Thanks!