[ 2015 ] Westin Nanea on sale now

[lizap]

May I suggest placing David's post (197) under one of the Starwood stickys. Others will have question/comments going forward; his post helps to clarify.

I also think this is an excellent and succinct summary of the situation, and it makes sense to me.

One of the most important things about this is it links to the historical points requirements without inflating all view categories. 81K StarOptions can still secure a 1BR. 148K can still secure a 2BR. View category aside, this is an important benchmark and Nanea was the test case (for me) to see if Starwood would go the way of HGVC (and others) and premium price the new resort. HGVC tried this with Grand Waikikian and Kings Land and the introduced subsequent properties that at least link back to the original point structure (with premiums for view).

I know think WPoipu and WCabo will include 81K 1BR something's as well as higher for premium view.

Interesting and encouraging.

Best,

Greg

 

[dlca1]

Attended an owners update at wkorv/n this morning
Our resident tug experts have covered everything

Their main focus is currently to sell nanea

Made for a relatively quick update. I told them I'd only be interested in buying mandatory.

The second sales guy said it wasn't possible to use resale wkorvn purchase towards an ocean front wkorv. The sales guy was trying to suggest it is also no longer possible to buy resale ocean front through the resale sales channels due to rofr

 

[czar]

Likely been speculated elsewhere, but I'm assuming these newer, larger, and more readily available HO packages and SO needed to gain access to some of the more in demand resorts will mean we should expect an increase in SO requirements for elite status?

 

[LisaRex]

Likely been speculated elsewhere, but I'm assuming these newer, larger, and more readily available HO packages and SO needed to gain access to some of the more in demand resorts will mean we should expect an increase in SO requirements for elite status?

With Vistana Resorts separated from Starwood hotels, I think that there's a possibility that they'll revamp the entire Elite system but I don't see why they'd increase the SOs needed to get there.

 

[pacman777]

If all the new resorts they sell going forward are all voluntary then I think this will make all the current mandatory resorts that much more valuable. I'm definitely seeing higher resale prices for WKV compared to a year ago and I imagine it will keep increasing if Vistana doesn't change things around too much in how staroptions and SVN works.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Attended an owners update at wkorv/n this morning
Our resident tug experts have covered everything

Their main focus is currently to sell nanea

Made for a relatively quick update. I told them I'd only be interested in buying mandatory.

The second sales guy said it wasn't possible to use resale wkorvn purchase towards an ocean front wkorv. The sales guy was trying to suggest it is also no longer possible to buy resale ocean front through the resale sales channels due to rofr

I met someone who just brought one on resale market, but my sales guy said same thing.

 

[SMHarman]

It's always going to be possible yo buy resale OF. Just the number ROFR is exercised at Will increase (so they say) until the next recession.
They still have a 'new' price. Deduct carry costs and commissions etc and they have a price they will pass ROFR.

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[tacopizzabob]

Bought Nanea this weekend - full-size fridges

Howdy all, First time poster (possibly last time, we'll see).

I visited Ka'anapali this weekend my wife and we surprisingly bought into Nanea after the presentation. I had never previously even considered buying a timeshare, and I've since done lots of research (lots on this board, so thanks) and I'm going to take the advice @DeniseM offered someone else and rescind my purchase. This gives me the time to do due diligence and make sure it's the right thing for us.

However, I noticed a lot of discussion in here about the kitchnettes, and just wanted to say that my paperwork clearly states that the fridge is full-size.

It says: "Fully equipped kitchen includes range with oven, microwave, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender and dinnerware". (all REFRIGERATORS in all villa plans state full-sized)

Also, for bedsize, it states "Master bedroom with king-sized Westin Heavenly Bed and HD TV". (all beds in all villa plans are king-sized).

I still currently have all of the paperwork so if you have other specific questions you can ask me.

Thanks all!

 

[PamMo]

Hey, welcome to TUG, and thanks for posting! What a helpful first post, too. Thanks for clarifying that Nanea will have full kitchens.

 

[tacopizzabob]

Hey, welcome to TUG, and thanks for posting! What a helpful first post, too. Thanks for clarifying that Nanea will have full kitchens.

(Just edited my post, as I realized it might have been confusing at one point when I said kitchens instead of refrigerators.)

They all say "Kitchenettes" but the "Kitchenettes" feature full-size refrigerators (that seemed to be the biggest thing people were commenting on in addition to lack of counter space that I think Kitchenettes implies).

 

[LisaRex]

tacopizzabob, Congratulations on rescinding and welcome to TUG. I'm sure that you will find something that meets your needs with far less money out of your pocket.

P.S. Is that because you like both tacos and pizzas, or because you like taco-flavored pizzas?

 

[tacopizzabob]

P.S. Is that because you like both tacos and pizzas, or because you like taco-flavored pizzas?

It's because I like Tacos, Pizzas, and I'm a Bob

and thanks, I really had never considered the whole TS thing, but after doing a lot of reading I'm definitely intrigued, though think I need to think out a proper strategy rather than jumping right into it...

 

[SMHarman]

Howdy all, First time poster (possibly last time, we'll see).

I visited Ka'anapali this weekend my wife and we surprisingly bought into Nanea after the presentation. I had never previously even considered buying a timeshare, and I've since done lots of research (lots on this board, so thanks) and I'm going to take the advice @DeniseM offered someone else and rescind my purchase. This gives me the time to do due diligence and make sure it's the right thing for us.

However, I noticed a lot of discussion in here about the kitchnettes, and just wanted to say that my paperwork clearly states that the fridge is full-size.

It says: "Fully equipped kitchen includes range with oven, microwave, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender and dinnerware". (all REFRIGERATORS in all villa plans state full-sized)

Also, for bedsize, it states "Master bedroom with king-sized Westin Heavenly Bed and HD TV". (all beds in all villa plans are king-sized).

I still currently have all of the paperwork so if you have other specific questions you can ask me.

Thanks all!

Hi do you have access to a scanning copier. If not and you feel comfortable you coukd mail the docs to me ans I could pdf them for the group.

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[taterhed]

speaking of which....have you ever had taco-pizza? It's really good (or at least some are!) Welcome.

That rescind should save you a fist full of dollars!

 

[tacopizzabob]

speaking of which....have you ever had taco-pizza? It's really good (or at least some are!) Welcome.

That rescind should save you a fist full of dollars!

Yup, I like taco pizza also! And the rescind is going to get me a fist full of dollars back that I shouldn't have spent in the first place live and learn, at least I'm learning quickly while still in my rescind period!

 

[Ty1on]

I like taco pizza

Is that anything like Taco Smell's Mexican Pizza?

 

[PamMo]

...And the rescind is going to get me a fist full of dollars back that I shouldn't have spent in the first place live and learn, at least I'm learning quickly while still in my rescind period!

It's really amazing that we'll buy something so expensive on impulse, isn't it? You are definitely not the first, nor will you be the last. Buying that wonderful timeshare at the sales presentations sounds SO good at the time! I'm happy for you that you figured out you need more time to think about it, and were able to rescind. You'll have plenty of opportunities to buy a timeshare that you are SURE you want!

 

[tacopizzabob]

Hi do you have access to a scanning copier. If not and you feel comfortable you coukd mail the docs to me ans I could pdf them for the group.

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I think I sent you a PM (but can't find in my sent folder). Anyway, I have scanned the relevant documents and floor plans, but I'm not able to attach anything. If you can give me your email I can send them through and then you can probably attach for everyone.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[gregb]

Construction Photos, Nanea

Construction Photos of Nanea

Hope this posts OK. It is my first try to post photos.

We are at WKORN this week, in Building 7, with an overlook of the Nanea construction. They are going at it fast and furious. Hope you find the photos interesting.

First an overview:

Now some close-ups.

 

[GregT]

Greg,

Thanks for the picx and congrats on first posting (I remember how happy I was when I finally got it to work).

Can you pan to the left and show what the tree obstruction looks like? From the trees near Honua Kai (?), I would think the view is pretty obstructed?

Interesting....

Best,

Greg

 

[gregb]

Greg,

They have done nothing about the trees, YET! But you can be sure they will remove most of the Mesquite type trees in front of the resort once the project nears completion. I expect they will leave the Mesquite trees on the stretch of beach in the open space area between the WKORN and Nanea. If you look to the left of the construction area photo, you are seeing the trees directly in front of Nanea.

Greg

Greg,

Thanks for the picx and congrats on first posting (I remember how happy I was when I finally got it to work).

Can you pan to the left and show what the tree obstruction looks like? From the trees near Honua Kai (?), I would think the view is pretty obstructed?

Interesting....

Best,

Greg

 

[gregb]

Sticky for photos of Nanea?

DeniseM,

Would it make sense to create a Sticky note with links to Nanea construction photos. As TUGers visit over the next year, they could take photos and add them to the link. It would give everyone a place to track the progress.

I am glad to contribute the photos I take this week.

Greg

 

[gregb]

One more photo of Nanea construction. I stitched together a panorama of the site. Not sure how well it will show on TUG. It might be best if enlarged (Ctl +] or zoom in on sections of it.

Greg

 

[SMHarman]

I think I sent you a PM (but can't find in my sent folder). Anyway, I have scanned the relevant documents and floor plans, but I'm not able to attach anything. If you can give me your email I can send them through and then you can probably attach for everyone.
Thanks,
Bob

Sent you a pm with my email address.

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[tacopizzabob]

Sent you a pm with my email address.

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Did you receive the files? I sent you two of them yesterday. Thanks, bob

They could maybe go here AND the new sticky Nanea thread?