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Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

dioxide45 said:
It is scheduled to be completed at the end of November.
dioxide45 said:
That is usually what happens.
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billymach4 said:
So you're saying those fully funded reserves are typically voted down? Hence the proposed budget is not typically what is approved?
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As above, yes. They always propose fully funded reserves at first (which makes it real high as reserves have to "catch up"). They are nearly always voted down. This is done pretty responsibly at Marriott, as fully funding reserves is not necessary. In Florida now, however, everyone has to fully fund structural stuff (since that condo fell down). Even Orlando at this point (shore properties were earlier). That was a big hit, but as you see nobody is getting gigantic assessments like you hear in the news. Marriott did not neglect stuff and still doesn't.
 
NJVacation61 said:
At Ocean Pointe now. The chair situation at the Sailfish/Dolphin Pool has been fine although the weather has not been great so that may be why. Spoke to someone who was here last week who said people were coming down early because chairs were tough to come by. They have put off the Parking lot construction until next year as they said it was too much going at the same time with the Pool construction which seems to be moving at a snail's pace.
Tennis courts are lined for Pickleball but pretty sure only available to Ocean Pointe guests.
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We're there in mid January and it looks like as soon as they finish Cobia pool they start on Sailfish. So Sailfish is not crowded even with Cobia pool closed?
 
MikeM132 said:
We're there in mid January and it looks like as soon as they finish Cobia pool they start on Sailfish. So Sailfish is not crowded even with Cobia pool closed?
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Just to let you know, the Cobia-Pompano pool has been 100% completed and is up and usable for the last 10 days or so. The hot tubs @ that location are also up and running (as the Cobia hot tubs were also closed off while the pool was being worked on).

The Sailfish pool was more crowded than usual during this period but was still manageable. However, keep in mind that this occurred during the Silver Season so occupancy may not have been at maximum.

I am not sure when the Sailfish pool will be worked on but I doubt it will actually occur during the Platinum Season (but I could be wrong).













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TheTimeTraveler said:
Just to let you know, the Cobia-Pompano pool has been 100% completed and is up and usable for the last 10 days or so. The hot tubs @ that location are also up and running (as the Cobia hot tubs were also closed off while the pool was being worked on).

The Sailfish pool was more crowded than usual during this period but was still manageable. However, keep in mind that this occurred during the Silver Season so occupancy may not have been at maximum.

I am not sure when the Sailfish pool will be worked on but I doubt it will actually occur during the Platinum Season (but I could be wrong).













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Jan 1 to Feb 28th, I think. That's what that hub site says. Is that Platinum? I think so. We're there 1-10 to 1-24.
 
MikeM132 said:
Jan 1 to Feb 28th, I think. That's what that hub site says. Is that Platinum? I think so. We're there 1-10 to 1-24.
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The Sailfish pool deck and pool will be renovated from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026

That does seem to be bleeding in to peak season for South Florida. I'm not sure why they didn't just start Sailfish pool renovations immediately following Cobia.
 
dioxide45 said:
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The Sailfish pool deck and pool will be renovated from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026

That does seem to be bleeding in to peak season for South Florida. I'm not sure why they didn't just start Sailfish pool renovations immediately following Cobia.
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A lead staff member once told me that nobody wants repairs during their stay but someone has to endure it. In other words, deal with it the best you can.
 
We just arrived last night. We have 2 beach chairs but we have another couple staying with us for 2 weeks. If anyone is leaving that has chairs to pass on I'd appreciate a PM. Thank you.
 
I'm at Ocean Pointe now and am looking to get a massage. I'm thinking about Amrit (that's the place that blocks the afternoon sun from the Oceana Palms pool). Has anyone gone there. Or can you recommend another place? Thanks
 
Bunk said:
I'm at Ocean Pointe now and am looking to get a massage. I'm thinking about Amrit (that's the place that blocks the afternoon sun from the Oceana Palms pool). Has anyone gone there. Or can you recommend another place? Thanks
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Try the Palm Beach Shores Resort. It's a pink building very close to Johnny Longboats.

You'll save yourself a lot of money by staying away from Amrit.












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The replacement reserves for Ocean Pointe are over $1,000, significantly higher than all other MVC resorts. There are similar ocean front resorts style (Grand Ocean, Barony) as well as other Florida resorts with the funded reserve requirements. Why are Ocean Pointe's reserve fees so much higher? As an owner, I think these are some of the contributing factors:
  • Original construction quality (why did Kingfish roof need to be replaced prematurely?)
  • Reserve funds being used for pet projects rather than held for their intended use
  • GM's who focused more on satisfaction scores rather than concern for owner's cost
  • Lack of close oversight by the boards
  • MVC greed to maximize their 10% management fee
Owners already paid a significant special assessment for the roof replacement due to poor construction. Since MVC was responsible for managing the construction, I think they should have paid a greater portion of this expense. The excessive reserve requirements indicate that Ocean Pointe is being managed as well as other resorts. I will likely join the large group of owners who will be trying to get rid of this week because I can't afford the exorbitant MF's any more.
 
Does anyone have the current prices to rent umbrellas/cabanas on the beach?
 
Will find out tomorrow. Waiting on my OF Kingfish top floor. House Keeping is running behind. It's 5 o'clock. Should I request any compensation for delaying my check in?
 
billymach4 said:
Will find out tomorrow. Waiting on my OF Kingfish top floor. House Keeping is running behind. It's 5 o'clock. Should I request any compensation for delaying my check in?
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Did they offer a non-top floor unit that you turned down opting to wait for the top four unit instead?
 
Well I went directly into the VIP lounge at about 2pm for checking in. Bypassing the front desk. The nice lady gave me temporary keys to the property along with my parking pass. No mention of any tour bribes. So as I was schmoozing of course I wanted to know more about my Villa preference. She secretly let me know that I was getting 5th floor ocean front facing the beach. Not facing south towards the inlet. She and I agreed it was worth waiting. DW went out to get some bagels and returned about 4pm. Room still not ready. At 4:30 went to the front desk and the clerk was apologizing telling me housekeeping has been slammed for 2 days now. He did offer me a 1st floor Villa and I politely declined. He also confirmed my and the 5th floor Villa. Although he did say room would be ready before 5pm. I finally got the text at 5:08pm to get my room keys.
 
billymach4 said:
Well I went directly into the VIP lounge at about 2pm for checking in. Bypassing the front desk. The nice lady gave me temporary keys to the property along with my parking pass. No mention of any tour bribes. So as I was schmoozing of course I wanted to know more about my Villa preference. She secretly let me know that I was getting 5th floor ocean front facing the beach. Not facing south towards the inlet. She and I agreed it was worth waiting. DW went out to get some bagels and returned about 4pm. Room still not ready. At 4:30 went to the front desk and the clerk was apologizing telling me housekeeping has been slammed for 2 days now. He did offer me a 1st floor Villa and I politely declined. He also confirmed my and the 5th floor Villa. Although he did say room would be ready before 5pm. I finally got the text at 5:08pm to get my room keys.
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What VIP lounge? If you’re talking about the small room just past the restrooms I thought that was Sales.
 
Quilter said:
What VIP lounge? If you’re talking about the small room just past the restrooms I thought that was Sales.
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I believe they refer to it as "Preferred Checkin".
 
They have a similar "VIP Lounge" in Oceana Palms for "Preferred Checkin" where they will offer you a drink or a snack or even a glass of wine, usually in hopes of signing you up for a Sales Presentation. You are given your keys and room assignment by a person whose job it is to sign you up for a sales presentation, rather than waiting online at the front desk.
If you need extra keys or a parking pass you will normally need to go to the front desk anyway so there really is nothing VIP about it.
 
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