Four Seasons Aviara

[pacheco18]

Just reading that internet is not wireless. Is there a cable available in the room or must I bring my own?

 

[LAX Mom]

Just reading that internet is not wireless. Is there a cable available in the room or must I bring my own?

I'm pretty sure there was a cable in the room.

 

[GregGH]

You will find that anything you don't have ( well - 99% of time ) is available by calling front desk and it is quickly delivered. Like BBQ tongs in the studio units.

One thing I asked for and could not get ...was an adaptor for the FM-CD player in living room to connect the iPod ( needed an RCA cable adaptor to head phone jack - will remember to carry one next time - but by then they will have a unit like in the bedroom that has an iPod dock/charger )

The ethernet cable is short - if you like to surf from the balcony you will need to ask for a longer cable ...

Greg

ps - someone also asked on carts for luggage - they are there - but remember you are so close to the unit - it is not a long walk ( but you will have stairs 66% of time - either one floor up or one floor down )

 

[pacheco18]

Thanks -two More Questions

Are There Bathrobes In The Unit?? - I Know It's A Timeshare But . .

Also - Are The Coffee Filters Basket Or Cone?

 

[LAX Mom]

There were 2 bathrobes in each bathroom (4 robes in a 2 bedroom unit).
Didn't use the coffee maker so I can't answer that question.

 

[Jaybee]

That is such an excellent question. I have supplies of both kinds of filters, and usually end up having to take both, since I never know. I'll try to remember to answer that question in my reviews.

Thanks -two More Questions

Also - Are The Coffee Filters Basket Or Cone?

 

[lynne]

That is such an excellent question. I have supplies of both kinds of filters, and usually end up having to take both, since I never know. I'll try to remember to answer that question in my reviews.

Aviara supplies the coffee filters. If I remember correctly, it is a Cuisinart that takes a #4 cone filter, but you will not need to bring them with you.

 

[chibuilder]

I recently landed an exchange at FSA for 2010 and I am very happy!

Now when I read the TUG reviews there are mixed comments about the superiority of the Meadows units versus the Summit units.

Can people give me their opinions about which complex is more favourable? Thanks

As others have said the villas are identical, it is the villages that are slightly different. There are technically 3 villages. Summit and Meadows are the biggest and each have a pools, cafe's, workout facilities, and a clubhouse. The third is called Osprey Terrace and is "above" Summits closer to Aviara Parkway. Osprey Terrace is just a collection a villas and generally very quiet -- a good spot for those looking just to veg. I have been a long term owner at Aviara and each year our vacation there is fantastic as the service is tremendous. As I see it, the difference in villages really comes down to how you vacation. If you are looking for the most "residential", then I suggest Osprey Terrace. If you have young kids, I suggest The Meadows as it tends to be a bit more lively around the pool with younger kids and it is also closer to the playground which is located below the tennis center. If it's an all adults vacation, or one with older kids, the Summits might be the place as it "lives" a bit older and the clubhouse includes a pool table. Additionally, there is a coffee shop in the Summits Clubhouse. There are workout faciltities and poolside cafe's at both Summit and Meadows clubhouses and each pool area offers whirlpools and a kids-depth pool. If you are apt to use the spa and hotel facilities and don't want to hike up the hill (or take the shuttle), Summits is basically across the street (and Osprey Terrace is very close, too). By way of reference, buildings #11-16 are in Osprey Terrace, #17-29 are in Summits and #44-52 are in The Meadows so if your villa begins with an "11" you are in Osprey, if it begins with "44", The Meadows, etc.... Other than the poolside restaurants and The Argyle (located in the golf clubhouse), the other restaurants are in the hotel. I hope this helps. Aviara is a beautiful resort and is ideally located to take advantage of all the San Diego County has to offer as well as being close enough to some great areas in Orange County, too. Great restaurants in the area, too. This is first class LUXE all the way and they do a tremendous job of remembering what you like, how you like it and when you want it. We love our vacations at Aviara and look forward to our time there each year.

ps: If interested in exchanging or renting, PM me. I have a full 2br/3ba villa (lockoff) Platinum week in June (11-18th) 2010 for rent or exchange for week 13 in 2011. Will consider exchanges to a high-end resort in Mexico or Caribbean.

 

[Ulrike]

When Jaybee says next May...do you mean May 2011, or May 2010.

I really want to get into Avaira.

 

[eal]

Well tonight is ourt last night here at FSA. The experience has been wonderful. I called ahead just a couple of nights before and asked for a second-floor unit in the Summits section, away from Aviara Parkway. We are in unit 1521, on Osprey Terrace, which is very quiet. It is just a quick walk down a set of stairs to the Summits club house with pool, hot tub, exercise facility, pool table, and snack bar.

The staff are just great - housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, everyone is really focused on the guests having a good time. The hotel is beautiful, we didn't eat at any of the restaurants but we did have drinks at the bar.

We had an "ocean glimpse" view from our living room terrace and the sunsets have been spectacular. The weather has been amazing - sheets of rain, thunder, lightning, even a tornado just north of us. FSA is a great place to ride out storms. We had dinner at the Chart House in Cariff by the Sea (a 3 course dinner for $30 during San Diego's Restaurant Week) with the waves crashing on the rocks 3 feet from the windows.

Thanks to everyone for all the great advice - it really helped to make our stay perfect.

 

[BLASTRAMON]

Four Seasons Aviara Exchange value

Strike that, I found old threads that helps answer my question below.

Hello,

We are thinking of purchasing a 2 bedroom Gold TS for 2 weeks at the 4 Seasons Aviara. Does anyone have any experience on the resorts exchange value?

Thank you,

Ramon

 

[GregGH]

Hi

see this thread currently active - or a general search for older ( but still accurate points )

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114177

Greg

 

[Jaybee]

I mean we're going there this coming May, 2010.
I wrote the note last year, and I think I said next May...??

When Jaybee says next May...do you mean May 2011, or May 2010.

I really want to get into Avaira.