Do you bring any accessories/ furnishings from home?

[peppymom03]

I hurt my back so bending is a problem. I was thinking how the showers in the Marriotts are spacious but could really use a bigger shelf. I was thinking of buying an over the shower head caddy I think it would fit. I wish they would put seats in their showers or a bigger shelf.

 

[clifffaith]

I hurt my back so bending is a problem. I was thinking how the showers in the Marriotts are spacious but could really use a bigger shelf. I was thinking of buying an over the shower head caddy I think it would fit. I wish they would put seats in their showers or a bigger shelf.

You might visit a medical equipment store or look online for a small shower stool to bring in addition to the caddy. Trick will be remembering to take them when you leave! We bring our own nightlight and I saved the cardboard top of the package which I put on the counter with my toiletries to remind me when I'm packing up to pull the plug.

 

[Passepartout]

We bring quite a few niceties from home on drive-to TS vacations. Sharp knives. Seasonings. Night lights, cooler. Special food items. If a shower caddy or stool helps, by all means get/use one. As others have mentioned, sometimes stuff gets left behind. Oops.

 

[VacationForever]

We bring spices and an air fryer to drivable timeshare resorts. We always plan on bringing nightlights and have yet to remember to do so.

 

[Old Hickory]

Do we know if the property already has a few things like a shower caddy and stools? Handicapped units?

 

[NboroGirl]

I bring a heating pad whenever I travel. Also, over-the-door hooks, and multi-plug outlets because it seems there are never enough outlets for all our electronics.

 

[TUGBrian]

the "complete" checklist for vacation travel to a Timeshare =D

http://tug2.net/timeshare_advice/timeshare_vacation_checklist.html

 

[Steve Fatula]

I bring a number of things, and depends if driving or flying. Sonic tooth cleaner, back brush (not flexible), salt and pepper and spices, non allergy laundry detergent, wedge pillow if driving, extension cord with multiple outlets (a simple 3 way adapter is rarely good enough, we like power on the dining room table), MIFI adapter just in case, extended phone battery, walking stick if driving, water additives.

We use a simple checklist type phone app. As we pack or do things, we check it off. This way, we never forget anything we are taking.

 

[aandmrun]

I always bring extra clothes hangers - I like to hang most of my clothes and there never seem to be enough hangers. I bought bright turquoise ones, so I remember to pack them up after every trip. I also bring a small travel clothes line that fits over the bathtub, for items that I hand wash. It really comes in handy.

 

[slip]

We have a storage tote that we have filled with a lot of things that makes our Kauai Timeshare more like home. We get it the day we arrive and pack it up and drop it off for the storage guy the day we leave. Makes us really look like we travel light.

 

[Clark]

I hurt my back so bending is a problem. I was thinking how the showers in the Marriotts are spacious but could really use a bigger shelf. I was thinking of buying an over the shower head caddy I think it would fit. I wish they would put seats in their showers or a bigger shelf.

We were just at Barony for the first time since they did the renovation and replace the old shower and large tub in the master bathroom with just a (very) large shower.

But no shelf or place to put your foot when you wash your legs. Way more space than needed for a shower and still no seat. Unbelievable!

They did get the shower head right though! A nice generous spray that spreads out enough to actually get your whole self wet!

 

[VacationForever]

We have a storage tote that we have filled with a lot of things that makes our Kauai Timeshare more like home. We get it the day we arrive and pack it up and drop it off for the storage guy the day we leave. Makes us really look like we travel light.

What is a storage tote/storage guy? Do you have a storage unit in Kauai?

 

[slip]

What is a storage tote/storage guy? Do you have a storage unit in Kauai?

No, there is a guy on Kauai that has a business, Storage on Wheels. I went to Walmart and bought a tote on wheels for $20 and I filled it up. Then I drop it off and he stores it for my next visit. I think my last bill was $89 for the year.

 

[slip]

It’s amazing what my wife can fit in that tote. She has a bunch of night lights, some pictures in picture frames, some clothes, snorkel gear, other kitchen items that she uses that aren’t in the unit. We’ve taken things out and added over the years. She does Inventory every trip. Much easier that dragging it all through the airport.

 

[Passepartout]

I bring multi-plug outlets because it seems there are never enough outlets for all our electronics.

+1 I found a hard case for electronics and a 3 outlet extension w/2 USB charging ports on Amazon. It lives in my suitcase and goes everywhere with us fly, cruise or drive.

 

[VacationForever]

No, there is a guy on Kauai that has a business, Storage on Wheels. I went to Walmart and bought a tote on wheels for $20 and I filled it up. Then I drop it off and he stores it for my next visit. I think my last bill was $89 for the year.

Certainly a great business model.

 

[VegasBella]

I hurt my back so bending is a problem.

You may want to request an ADA room for this trip. The ADA showers usually have benches.

 

[silentg]

My husband always brings his pillow, we have left pillows behind before and got them back only once. I don’t bring my pillow, I’m not fussy. We bring power strip for iPad and phones. We drove to Myrtle Beach and we brought a small cooler and some breakfast and lunch foods. Paper plates, cups and plastic utensils. We usually eat dinner out, but we bought dinner the first night and ate in. Depends on the timeshare and schedule.
Silentg

 

[mdurette]

The one thing I like to bring is a toothbrush holder that fits all our toothbrushes. For years I would find a tall glass from the kitchen and just prop them up in that - but just bringing one works better.

We just got off a cruise and I purchased 2 pop up hampers from the dollar store that worked out great and a couple foldable boxes for the bathroom to put stuff like make up, lotions, deodorant in. Yes, keeping things tidy is all about my piece of mind.

 

[geist1223]

When we are driving to the location Patti has 2 plastic tubs. Mostly kitchen stuff, spices, soap dishes,etc. If we are flying and checking bags Patti quite often will take a couple high quality knives.

 

[jimf41]

I bring 2 Costco beach chairs and 1 umbrella if we are going to Ocean Pointe. If we are going to Frenchman's Cove I just bring the beach chairs and use he natural shade. The Chase Sapphire Reserve card provides all the other stuff that my wife insists we have.

 

[rudy]

How do you pack those chairs? We always buy them and give them away....would love to have a couple to travel with us? Especially to those places without Sam’s Club or Costco. Thanks you in advance for sharing your technique.

 

[pedro47]

I liked Brian “complete” checklist for timeshare traveling.

 

[Saintsfanfl]

You may want to request an ADA room for this trip. The ADA showers usually have benches.

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[enma]

I travel with my crock pot, especially to Aruba A great way to get lunch or dinner, throw the ingredients in it, go to the beach and come back and food is ready. I wish the units had crock pots. I also bring sharp knives, spices, foil, food storage bags, soft sided cooler etc. So surely you can bring a shower stool. They sell folding shower stools so that may be the easiest to transport.