Favorite smaller resorts?

[Laurie]

Kuleana Club, N. of Kaanapali, Maui. So close to the ocean that if you lob a seashell off the patio underhanded into the surf, you might hit one of the many turtles.

Yes - I loved this place too - and after a disappointing week at the more lauded Paniolo Greens, Big Island. We requested oceanfront day of check-in and they found us one.

 

[itchyfeet]

Pine Acres Lodge--Pacific Grove, CA (Monterey) Nothing fancy--just homey!
Within walking distance of the ocean.

 

[pedro47]

Are there any favorite small resorts in Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina ?

 

[tashamen]

Are there any favorite small resorts in Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina ?

We loved Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. I'm not sure it qualifies as a "small" resort since the ts units were part of a bigger condo complex, but it was very scenic with a nice lodge and restaurant, and handy to exploring. We exchanged in through II for a specific week in August so we could drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway and attend the annual Galax, VA fiddlers convention.

 

[pedro47]

We loved Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. I'm not sure it qualifies as a "small" resort since the ts units were part of a bigger condo complex, but it was very scenic with a nice lodge and restaurant, and handy to exploring. We exchanged in through II for a specific week in August so we could drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway and attend the annual Galax, VA fiddlers convention.

Thanks, I am going to try to book/exchange into this resort for September 2017 after school are open in the Tar Heel state.

 

[Here There]

3 more unique locations...

...with interesting local color and/or topography:

- GEVC at Lighthouse Pointe at Pt Arena, CA. (RCI only, with perennial off season $ sales) -- En route to Mendocino, this is the only TS resort in the NorCal coast. Check out the Ecological Staircase at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve. a nature trail featuring 5 wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity that built the coast range.

- any resort in Santa Fe, NM, as long as it's within walking distance to the Plaza -- for the local arts & food scene. Do drive to Taos and spend time at the Santa Fe Opera, which imho is perfectly placed in the feng-shui sense.

- le Manoir des Deux Amants, Connelles, France. Centrally located in Normandy for daytripping to Rouen, Mont St Michel, beaches, Giverny, and small villages (Lyons-la-foret & Les Andelys are personal faves). Couple this stay with a week at Royal Regency in Vincennes (both available via II + RCI) for a nostalgic sense of pre-EU France.

 

[jackio]

We own at Sand Pebbles in Solana Beach CA. It is small and simple but close to the ocean and the people are really nice there. The only downside is that they do not have air conditioning. I was told they don't really need it, but we were there during an unusually hot and muggy July, and I disagreed.

 

[PassionForTravel]

Yeah even by the coast it can sometimes get muggy. The highest chance for needing AC is September, followed by August, followed by July. But out of 12 weeks covered by those months it's probably needed 2 on average. I live inland about 10 miles so much warmer and I only use my AC about 2-3 weeks a year. But those 2-3 weeks I'm glad I have it.

 

[WinniWoman]

We own at Sand Pebbles in Solana Beach CA. It is small and simple but close to the ocean and the people are really nice there. The only downside is that they do not have air conditioning. I was told they don't really need it, but we were there during an unusually hot and muggy July, and I disagreed.

They also would say that at our resorts at Smugglers Notch and Pollard Brook. but it is so hot in the units during the summer. They do have ac in the bedrooms but we end up keeping the bedroom doors open to cool off the kitchen and living room areas. Not very efficient nor energy saving and not a good decision not to put ac in those rooms in the first place.

 

[TSMG]

If you are looking for some really nice resort but "Quaint"..I would look into the Sanibel /Captiva Ares of Florida. Hilton has some nice smaller properties at each location.

 

[51ssvinton]

Www.Egretspointe.com, Edisto island sc...just south of Charleston sc (30 mins)
A great little group of 24 condos with Wyndham ocean ridge resort.
They have 14 of 24 remodeled and working to finish all. They did get hit by Matthew so almost back in order....January for ocean ridge to access amenities.
No hotels, relaxed nature filled island....my favorite on east coast.

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[vacationhopeful]

Urban resorts generally have a small campus and few extras features (like tennis or multiple pools).

I really like Wyndham Midtown 45 in New York City (6 units per floor/about 30 guest floors ... ~180 units).

But the Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort has 10 units per floor & 15 floors ... same small feel with an active city outside their door. Wyndham Royal Vista (Pompano Beach, Fl) has 96 units but the nearby Wyndham Santa Barbara has only 90 units (36 studios, 36 1bdr & 18 2bdr units)... again 10 units per floor; Santa Barbara feels much smaller and more intimate than Royal Vista.

 

[silentg]

We own a very small studio in Yarmouth, MA at The Holly Tree. It is by far the most friendly resort we have been. There is an indoor and outdoor pool. A very large common area, with big screen tv and lounge area with complimentary coffee. Close to everything, on the Main Street and still very quiet in our timeshare. We have been acquiring weeks at places we enjoy staying, we have our newest timeshare in Punta Gorda, Florida at Fisherman's Village. We are going to stay first time in January. Our rule has been to own where we would go if we didn't have an exchange option. However, we do have the option and have exchanged to many great places. Thanks for starting this thread Kit!
Silentg

 

[Sugarcubesea]

We own a very small studio in Yarmouth, MA at The Holly Tree. It is by far the most friendly resort we have been. There is an indoor and outdoor pool. A very large common area, with big screen tv and lounge area with complimentary coffee. Close to everything, on the Main Street and still very quiet in our timeshare. We have been acquiring weeks at places we enjoy staying, we have our newest timeshare in Punta Gorda, Florida at Fisherman's Village. We are going to stay first time in January. Our rule has been to own where we would go if we didn't have an exchange option. However, we do have the option and have exchanged to many great places. Thanks for starting this thread Kit!
Silentg

My cousin was telling me how much she loves Fisherman's Village, can those be acquired for a reasonable price? Are these units nicely kept up? Thanks for sharing that info

 

[silentg]

Sugarcubesea, We will be staying first time end of the month of January 2017. We stayed last July at Port Charlotte, which is across the harbor from Fisherman's Village. Thee unique feature of Fisherman's Village is the timeshares are above a shopping plaza and beside the pier where the boats are docked. After we stay we will post a review.
Silentg

 

[silentg]

My cousin was telling me how much she loves Fisherman's Village, can those be acquired for a reasonable price? Are these units nicely kept up? Thanks for sharing that info

I sent you a PM too

 

[Sugarcubesea]

Sugarcubesea, We will be staying first time end of the month of January 2017. We stayed last July at Port Charlotte, which is across the harbor from Fisherman's Village. Thee unique feature of Fisherman's Village is the timeshares are above a shopping plaza and beside the pier where the boats are docked. After we stay we will post a review.
Silentg

Thank you for the PM, and wow that is so cool that the TS is above a shopping center....

 

[VacationForever]

I had been to Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda half a dozen times, pre Hurricane Charley. It was badly damaged and was closed for about a year thereafter. When I stayed there, it was a very comfortable timeshare, while it is listed as a 2BR, it also has an open loft within the unit which is kind of cool. I do recommend it as there is really not alot of other good hotels in the area. My ex MIL moved away from the area after her sister died shortly after the hurricane came through and I stopped going there.

 

[lynne]

Pacific Grove Plaze, Pacific Grove, CA

Only 16 large units (8 2-bedrooms/8 1-bedrooms) most with ocean views right in town with underground parking.

 

[51ssvinton]

Egrets Pointe at Edisto Beach S C is my favorite spring, fall and winter.....too hot in summer but fantastic other seasons....rt between Charleston SC and Beaufort sc.....close to Hilton head/ savannah area also.

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[51ssvinton]

egretspointe.com
Tell them sandra vinton referred you and u will get great service...Candace or jennifer

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[RichardinLakeland]

Hi Kit, We went to a resort last New Year called Lehigh Acres in Florida. Off the beaten path, but not too far from Fort Myers. A lot of families there and very relaxed atmosphere. We don't own there just traded. I posted a review.
Silentg

Pool at Lehigh is closed and being replaced. I'd stay away until finished sometimes later this year. Completion date may be delayed.

 

[silentg]

Yes, I heard that the pool was closing, the golf course is still open?

 

[CNistler]

The Lehigh Pool is open again and was very good even before it was updated.

 

[JohnPaul]

Red Wolf Lodge in Tahoe Vista, CA (North Lake Tahoe). The units are small but very nicely done. Probably around 30 units. The resort is right on Lake Tahoe (although most units don't have a view). Not far to Northstar Resort for skiing.

Inn at the Opera in San Francisco. More like a boutique European hotel.

We did bonus time at Hilton Grand Vacations on the Boulevard in Las Vegas (not a usual stop for us). It was overwhelming with something like 1200 units.