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  1. Clifbell

    Marriott Grand Residence Studio review in South Lake Tahoe, Ca

    Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Grand Residence. The studio has a nice bathroom with a tub and shower combination. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for two people which is unusual for a studio. The bed area is partially separated from the...
  2. Clifbell

    Lake Tahoe Hilton Vacation Club Studio Review at Lake Tahoe, Ca

    Today I am reviewing one of the former Diamond International location now called the Hilton Vacation Club ... Lake Tahoe Resort. You can view Lake Tahoe from the Property. The studio has a mini kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and Tub, as well as two Queen beds. The resort has a nice pool...
  3. Clifbell

    Marriott Timber Lodge Studio in South Lake Tahoe Ca

    Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Timber Lodge. The studio unit has a pull out sofa. It has a kitchenette with coffee pot, Microwave, small refrigerator, and a dining table for two people. the bathroom has a Combined shower and tub, as well a...
  4. Clifbell

    RiverPoint Resort Studio in Napa CA

    Today I am reviewing the RiverPoint resort Studio in Napa, California. Napa is about two hours north of San Francisco and is home to the most famous wine regions in the United States. The RiverPoint Resort is made up studio and one bedroom units based on a Park Model units. It is located...
  5. Clifbell

    San Francisco Pulse Studio by Marriott Vacation Club Review

    Today I am reviewing the studio unit of the San Francisco Pulse by Marriott Vacation Club in San Francisco, California. The property is located in the Fisherman's wharf area of San Francisco. This is the first Pulse property that I have stayed in. The studio is really a hotel room rather than...
  6. Clifbell

    Palm Canyon Studio Jr Villa Hilton Vacation Club in Palm Springs Ca.

    Today I am reviewing one of the three Hilton Vacation Club resorts in the Palm springs area. Palm Springs is about two hours east of Los Angeles. The Studio is really nice. The best thing about this resort is the pool... There are two pools with the kid pool has a water slide... Tempting...
  7. Clifbell

    Sedona Summit Studio Review by Hilton Vacation Club in Sedona AZ

    Today I am reviewing one of the Hilton Vacation Club resorts in the Sedona AZ area. Sedona AZ is about two hours north of Phoenix. The Studio is really nice. The best thing about this resort are the pools... There are about 6 swimming pools and 8 hot tubs throughout the complex. The views...
  8. simpsontruckdriver

    If you haven't shed a tear watching a video, you will...

    Disney premiered this short on Disney+ a couple months ago, now they moved it to YouTube! The man in the red shirt in the opening part died during post-production, so it's equally heart-felt. And plenty of "Easter Eggs". The Robin Williams' Genie part came from the hours of his bits that did not...
  9. Clifbell

    Studio at Worldmark Windsor review in Windsor California

    Located 40 Minutes from the Pacific ocean and about 2 hours north of San Francisco sits the Worldmark Windsor in Windsor, California. What I love about the Studio is that it has all the features of the one bedroom except the bedroom is in the living room(and it folds up during the day). You...
  10. Clifbell

    Studio Homewood Suites Review in Concord Ca - Timeshare Lite

    Today I am review a Homewood Suites Studio in Concord, Ca. I call this "timeshare Lite" because the unit has many of the features of a timeshare (full kitchen, pool, activities, Studio), but typically not as elegant as a timeshare... This is why you take the points when doing an owner update...
  11. Clifbell

    Studio Worldmark Clearlake Review in Clearlake California

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Clear Lake. It is an out of the way place that is a good place for me to unwind. There are local wineries and of course there is the lake. A lot of people rent a pontoon boat on the lake. I love walking out on the pier in the morning with my coffee and just stare out...
  12. Clifbell

    Studio WorldMark Valley Isle Review in Lahaina Maui Hawaii

    About 30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the WorldMark Valley Isle. The unique situation about the studio units is that they both (yep.... only two) are ocean front and have sunset views. So, if you can get one the sunsets are amazing (Video of one included). There is a nice...
  13. Clifbell

    Studio Vino Bello by Club Wyndham Review in Napa California

    About two hours north of the San Francisco is the Vino Bello timeshare by Club Wyndham. This is the only true Timeshare in Napa proper. Your only other choice is Airbnb or Hotels. The Vino Bello is located as part of a hotel complex. This hotel complex gives you the option of wine tasting...
  14. Clifbell

    Studio at Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations In Waikoloa Hawaii

    Located in the Waikoloa area on the big island of Hawaii (20 minutes north of the Kailua-Kona airport) is where you will find the amazing Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare. The property is extensive and feature two pool areas plus easy access to the Hilton Waikoloa pools...
  15. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 91... Extend Hawaii Paradise by choosing a Studio

    More is better... More time in Hawaii is more better (author's pun). Sometimes in life a small compromise can be significant. Sometimes this depends on your perspective. If a longer experience is more of a luxury than the place you stay, then maybe you should consider a studio timeshare for...
  16. Clifbell

    Westin Princeville (Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom) comparison in Princeville Kauai Hawaii

    This is my first comparison video of a all the room types in a timeshare. It is hard work, but someone has to try out all the configurations :cool: . About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and...
  17. cindylou

    Seeking advice on renting out WKORV - unit size/combos, taxes in ads

    We find ourselves needing to rent out multiple prime weeks at WKORV in 2022 (preferably for top dollar) and are seeking past experiences from others regarding: 1) Ads. Do you put ads out as 2 bedroom units, or 1 BR and studio, or all 3 unit types? I'd rather not spend $45 for each Redweek ad x...
  18. timesharepro

    Oyster Bay Beach Resort - St. Maartin Sint Maarten December 7 - 14 Studio

    Saturday December 7 - 14, 2019 Studio unit sleeps 2. Unit can be upgraded based on availability. $750 total. Paypal or credit card. http://www.oysterbaybeachresort.com/room/studio/ Ocean, Marina or Garden view have a king bed, furnished balcony, nightstand with alarm clock, dining table for...
  19. T

    Players Club Hilton Head Island Studio (Sleeps 4) May 26 -June 2, 2019 (Memorial week)

    How would you like to enjoy your Memorial Day vacation this year on the beautiful beaches (or golf courses, or tennis courts) of Hilton Head Island, SC? Just $665 for the week ($95/night)! Players Club is a resort complex adjacent to the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, and close to the island's...
  20. J

    Where and how do I post these weeks "for rent" on your site?

    I'm new to posting on this site. Where and how do I post these weeks "for rent" on your site? [Details redacted to avoid advertising in the discussion forums.] Please note that the 2018 week’s for the two California beach locations, if combined, are "back to back" with one day between them.
  21. J

    FREE! SALT LAKE CITY STUDIO - THE KIMBALL

    This studio apartment in Salt Lake City overlooks Temple Square, downtown, yet is a short drive to the beautiful mountains and Park City. Walk to the Family History Library--largest in the USA. It is similar to an in-town hotel with suites of various sizes. Rooms have recently been refurbished...
  22. M

    II responses to requests using studio or 1 Bedroom poll

    The calls from Interval when one has a pending request are really, really annoying. Most of the time they just tell you that they are working on your request and ask you to take some other less desirable option. I'm wondering if the only way you can get upsized is by answering the incessent...
  23. M

    II Requests using studio and/or 1 bedroom

    Now that the II surcharge for trading up has been in place for a while, I'm wondering - Has anyone placed a request to trade a studio or 1 bedroom and been offered a larger unit (with upgrade fee?)?
  24. BellaWyn

    [No Longer Available] Wyndham Midtown 45 - 4 Nights Apr 10-14 Studio

    Wyndham Midtown 45 - Studio unit sleeps max 2 people. 4 night-stay April 10th (Monday check-in) - April 14th (Friday check-out). 400sf Queen Bed, mini kitchen. $100/night. Reservation cannot be modified to shorten stay or add nights.
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