Canyon villas building preferences

[Wanderlustgrl]

What’s everyone’s favorite building we should request at canyon villas

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I like 2400, 2500 and 2600 surrounding the Cholla courtyard. It is usually pretty quiet.

Earlier I commented, in error, regarding Newport Coast. Oops.

 

[Wanderlustgrl]

3800 and 3900

Thanks!

 

[Hindsite]

What size and type of unit do you have?
Fixed 2-beds are at a different end of the resort from the lock-offs.
If you have a lock-off then I ask for top floor facing the golf course in buildings 3200 or 3100. 3300 is very close to the main road that runs along the side of the property.

https://ownerservices.marriottvacationclub.com/webcopy/images/resort-map/CV_sitemap.pdf

 

[Gemini Chica]

Does this resort have parking included? Or resort fees?

 

[Hindsite]

Does this resort have parking included? Or resort fees?

Parking included and no resort fees.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

oops

 

[dioxide45]

I thought that all of the units were non-lock-offs...

Only two buildings are dedicated 2BR units. The rest of the villas are all lock off 2BR.

 

[dioxide45]

I thought that all of the units were non-lock-offs...

Haven't you stayed in a lock off unit? According to this post you have more times than not.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Only two buildings are dedicated 2BR units. The rest of the villas are all lock off 2BR.

My error....

 

[dioxide45]

3800 and 3900

I don't even see these building numbers on the map?

 

[dioxide45]

If/when we return, I think we would prefer the east end of the property. That being buildings 2300 through 2600. I believe 2300 and 2400 are dedicated 2BR units. These would only be available if you are booked into a dedicated (single entry) unit.

My wife likes this resort better than I do. My main issue with Canyon Villas is the pool situation. There is effectively only one pool area. That being the main pool by buildings 2700 and 2800. The Lizard Lagoon pool area between 3200 and 3300 is only a foot deep. It isn't a pool that most people want to go to. Even small kids don't really want to hang out there. It is a glorified wading pool. Adults want a standard pool and the kids go where the parents go. This leaves an underutilized Lizard Lagoon and splash pad. The Spa Pool is okay, but again, it isn't a pool that most people go to. Thus there is only one pool area and it tends to get busy. IMO, Lizard Lagoon should have just been a regular pool. IMO, right now it is just a big waste of space.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I don't even see these building numbers on the map?

Oops. A senior moment on my part. For some reason I thought that the thread was about Marriott Newport Coast. My error.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Haven't you stayed in a lock off unit? According to this post you have more times than not.

Yeah, that was a mix up on my part. I've stayed in both LO and non-LO. I think that I like the LO unit slightly better and that is usually what I get when I exchange.

 

[dioxide45]

Yeah, that was a mix up on my part. I've stayed in both LO and non-LO. I think that I like the LO unit slightly better and that is usually what I get when I exchange.

We've never received a dedicated 2BR. I suspect that is because most of the units are lock off.

 

[Wanderlustgrl]

If/when we return, I think we would prefer the east end of the property. That being buildings 2300 through 2600. I believe 2300 and 2400 are dedicated 2BR units. These would only be available if you are booked into a dedicated (single entry) unit.

My wife likes this resort better than I do. My main issue with Canyon Villas is the pool situation. There is effectively only one pool area. That being the main pool by buildings 2700 and 2800. The Lizard Lagoon pool area between 3200 and 3300 is only a foot deep. It isn't a pool that most people want to go to. Even small kids don't really want to hang out there. It is a glorified wading pool. Adults want a standard pool and the kids go where the parents go. This leaves an underutilized Lizard Lagoon and splash pad. The Spa Pool is okay, but again, it isn't a pool that most people go to. Thus there is only one pool area and it tends to get busy. IMO, Lizard Lagoon should have just been a regular pool. IMO, right now it is just a big waste of space.

Thank you