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[ciscogizmo1]

It's funny when you here a SVO Sales Rep dissing WPORV - no, it is not an OceanFront location - and is not overly close to the Hotel (but not that far away). Have you used Google Earth (or such) to see the location (at the end of Wylie Road) - it is a great location at the end of the road with four buildings residing next to the cliffs tucked between 2 world class golf courses. I have maps of the building locations - I am very happy with our purchase (site unseen).

It is walking distance to the Queens Bath, Anini Beach - and a short drive to many spectactular spots.

Are they selling WPORV at WKORV??? If not, I would have to wonder if his true disappointment is that they don't sell WPORV.

I'm sorry he said negative things about your resort. He was trying to sell us Princeville though. I guess, since we already own here at WKORV and we didn't want another unit. He was really pushing the EOY. He thought we should be 3* people. We have too many timeshares to add another to our plate so, we passed. He did make it sound like Westin was not going to promote the walkway to the beach since it wasn't safe for everyone to use. Hopefully, they don't do anything to get rid of it.

I'm glad to hear WPORV is near Queen's Bath & Anini Beach. I love both places. I like the Princeville side so, I can't wait to see the place. I'd love to see the building maps. You can e-mail them to me or post them here.

I just got stung by a bee outside so, I thought I come in and wait out the sting pain... The waves are HUGE outside. Snorkeling is not good today at all. You can't see a thing.

 

[glenn1000]

The waves are HUGE outside. Snorkeling is not good today at all. You can't see a thing.

Try Black Rock. We took the shuttle to the Sheraton late this morning and had excellent snorklng conditions. It's a bit more protected there. Two large turtles were swimming all around the numereous snorklers. We rented boogie boards yesterday and went to Fleming Beach about six miles north. With the big surf it was as good as it gets!

 

[DavidnRobin]

No worries - I like the location - it would be better to be OF, but that is not going to happen with Princeville (or surrounds) - but the location is great at the end of Wylie Road. ''Google Earth' not only give a great view of the location - also people posts photos of local sites. {Secret Beach is also walkable}

I found the maps on-line. It was for an survey for traffic impact performed by SVO. I may be able to find the site - something like the Hanelei (Princeville) Homeowners Association

This is the 2nd time I heard a SVO salesperson at WKORV talking bad about WPORV - and you have to wonder what their motivation is? No doubt this could get back to management - thus career-limiting. So... I would guess there is more here...

 

[Westin5Star]

I can't wait for our next visit to WKORV from December 1-8 (about 1.5 weeks away and again from January 6-13. We are staying in our OF Deluxe in December and we traded WKV points for January so we likely will get IV unless our 5* somehow makes a difference. We love this place.

Like David, we also bought WPORV sight unseen. Princeville is awesome and I have looked at Google Earth. The path is walking distance to the beach and I have seen photos of it from a sales person at WKV (I had already bought). We are looking forward to the swim up bars at both WLR and WPORV! Time will tell if WPORV or WKORV will be "THE SPOT"; maybe they both will be, just different.

 

[Kazakie]

Complete lack of customer service

So, we offered to give up our two bedroom for a one bedroom to get a better view. So, the lightbulb clicked on for him. So, he started clicking on the computer. Guess what, we do have a 2 bedroom unit for you.

Our experience at the Westin was equally as disappointing, the reservation was made 11 months out (4 * owner), and we were told the place was wide open (and none of the deluxe units were booked yet) - to no avail, we still got a crappy room (on the reservation we even said we'd go from a deluxe 2br to a standard 2br for the best room).

We checked in late on Friday (around 8pm) and got a 2nd floor room deluxe room facing the road. I find it hard to understand why we weren't upgraded, but even harder to comprehend why we got stuck on the 2nd floor.

Saturday morning we asked about changing rooms (the road noise is so loud I couldn't sleep) and was told they were sold out and even if they had any empty rooms/no-show it's policy not to move anyone until Monday after all the Fri/Sat/Sun timeshare owners checkin. After two sleepless nights we asked first thing Monday about changing rooms and were told none were available (the desk person literally said, we can't change your room so why don't you just go buy some sleep medication). I asked to speak to the manager, we offered to go to a standard 2br and was assured there was nothing the entire week, then we finally offered to cram into a 1br to get moved.

Finally they miraculous found a 2br (I wonder where it was hiding).

Why is it that (a) we got such a low floor in the first place (when first to book and 4*) and (b) why does management make you virtually give up your first born to "find" you another room?

-> On the only positive note, they did move all of our stuff while we were out-and about on the island

 

[cindi]

Our experience at the Westin was equally as disappointing, the reservation was made 11 months out (4 * owner), and we were told the place was wide open (and none of the deluxe units were booked yet) - to no avail, we still got a crappy room (on the reservation we even said we'd go from a deluxe 2br to a standard 2br for the best room).

We checked in late on Friday (around 8pm) and got a 2nd floor room deluxe room facing the road. I find it hard to understand why we weren't upgraded, but even harder to comprehend why we got stuck on the 2nd floor.

Saturday morning we asked about changing rooms (the road noise is so loud I couldn't sleep) and was told they were sold out and even if they had any empty rooms/no-show it's policy not to move anyone until Monday after all the Fri/Sat/Sun timeshare owners checkin. After two sleepless nights we asked first thing Monday about changing rooms and were told none were available (the desk person literally said, we can't change your room so why don't you just go buy some sleep medication). I asked to speak to the manager, we offered to go to a standard 2br and was assured there was nothing the entire week, then we finally offered to cram into a 1br to get moved.

Finally they miraculous found a 2br (I wonder where it was hiding).

Why is it that (a) we got such a low floor in the first place (when first to book and 4*) and (b) why does management make you virtually give up your first born to "find" you another room?

-> On the only positive note, they did move all of our stuff while we were out-and about on the island

So where did they end up moving you to? Hopefully much more satisfactory?

 

[DavidnRobin]

Our experience at the Westin was equally as disappointing, the reservation was made 11 months out (4 * owner), and we were told the place was wide open (and none of the deluxe units were booked yet) - to no avail, we still got a crappy room (on the reservation we even said we'd go from a deluxe 2br to a standard 2br for the best room).

I am confused about this? Are you saying you own a Deluxe unit at WKORV, but stated that you would take a Premium unit instead if that gave you a better location? I thought you were a Marriott owner - and not a WKORV owner?

The 11 month point is within the Owners reservation window - why was Deluxe vs. Premium even a consideration - if you own Deluxe that is what you get - and if you own Premium then that is what you get (because as an Owner you are paying the correponding MFs that go with this unit). You cannot expect to change at this point - and if they verbally told you this - they were wrong - since it goes againts how the SVO system works.

Only at the 8-month (or less) point would you even be able to attempt to switch unit types as a SVN exchange (thus losing View priority). Which part of the reservation would ever say that they would switch you? It doesn't exist on the reservation confirmation template that is sent out.

 

[DavidnRobin]

I can't wait for our next visit to WKORV from December 1-8 (about 1.5 weeks away and again from January 6-13. We are staying in our OF Deluxe in December and we traded WKV points for January so we likely will get IV unless our 5* somehow makes a difference. We love this place.

Like David, we also bought WPORV sight unseen. Princeville is awesome and I have looked at Google Earth. The path is walking distance to the beach and I have seen photos of it from a sales person at WKV (I had already bought). We are looking forward to the swim up bars at both WLR and WPORV! Time will tell if WPORV or WKORV will be "THE SPOT"; maybe they both will be, just different.

Sorry we are going to miss you at WKORV - we will be coming in about 6PM on Saturday the 8th. This is why we bought OF - now to see where we end up? I was the first to call in 12 months in advance. Have a great stay.

There is a swim up bar planned at WPORV - I hadn't heard this. At least with WPORV there won't be a resort extension like at WKORV with WKORV-N and then WKORV-NN and beyond.

 

[ciscogizmo1]

Our experience at the Westin was equally as disappointing, the reservation was made 11 months out (4 * owner), and we were told the place was wide open (and none of the deluxe units were booked yet) - to no avail, we still got a crappy room (on the reservation we even said we'd go from a deluxe 2br to a standard 2br for the best room).

We checked in late on Friday (around 8pm) and got a 2nd floor room deluxe room facing the road. I find it hard to understand why we weren't upgraded, but even harder to comprehend why we got stuck on the 2nd floor.

Saturday morning we asked about changing rooms (the road noise is so loud I couldn't sleep) and was told they were sold out and even if they had any empty rooms/no-show it's policy not to move anyone until Monday after all the Fri/Sat/Sun timeshare owners checkin. After two sleepless nights we asked first thing Monday about changing rooms and were told none were available (the desk person literally said, we can't change your room so why don't you just go buy some sleep medication). I asked to speak to the manager, we offered to go to a standard 2br and was assured there was nothing the entire week, then we finally offered to cram into a 1br to get moved.

Finally they miraculous found a 2br (I wonder where it was hiding).

Why is it that (a) we got such a low floor in the first place (when first to book and 4*) and (b) why does management make you virtually give up your first born to "find" you another room?

-> On the only positive note, they did move all of our stuff while we were out-and about on the island

I'm sorry you were disappointed too. I saw several people talking to the room assigner on Friday night. I wonder if you were one of them. I don't know if you read my notes but I found out in my case since we own an oceanview room that the better check-in day is Saturday. I also, think as more people post about their room assignments we'll get better educated on how the system works.

In your case, as for a deluxe unit I would find out what is the best check-in date to get the better units so you don't end up in this situation again. I have a feeling that they don't have as many room available for check-in for any of the views on Fridays. I really would go talk to the room assigner. He really explained to me how the whole thing works with the room assignments. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. I almost want to get him a gift because he definitely has a hard job.

Also, I find it hard to believe that none of the deluxe unit owners made their reservation 12 months out. That's another thing you get from the room assigner as well. He had all our history of what time made our reservation, what room we requested, what room we got from all our visits. Maybe the deluxes are done differently but I would definitely go talk to him to find out how to get the best room in the future. He knew how many people made a 2 bedroom request for Friday night and the answer was 1. We were the only owners that requested a 2 bedroom unit in an oceanview unit for Friday check-in. At least that is what he told us.

Trust me I'm not happy that I have to learn the system to get a better room but I don't want to end up like I did this time with an undesirable room.

 

[ciscogizmo1]

I can't wait for our next visit to WKORV from December 1-8 (about 1.5 weeks away and again from January 6-13. We are staying in our OF Deluxe in December and we traded WKV points for January so we likely will get IV unless our 5* somehow makes a difference. We love this place.

Like David, we also bought WPORV sight unseen. Princeville is awesome and I have looked at Google Earth. The path is walking distance to the beach and I have seen photos of it from a sales person at WKV (I had already bought). We are looking forward to the swim up bars at both WLR and WPORV! Time will tell if WPORV or WKORV will be "THE SPOT"; maybe they both will be, just different.

Wow... you are so lucky you get to go twice in 2 months. I'm jealous. I'm sure you'll have a great time. The resort is very pretty. I love the beach that is out front. It is awesome. ENJOY your trip. Also, keep us posted on your room assignments.

 

[Westin5Star]

Sorry we are going to miss you at WKORV - we will be coming in about 6PM on Saturday the 8th. This is why we bought OF - now to see where we end up? I was the first to call in 12 months in advance. Have a great stay.

There is a swim up bar planned at WPORV - I hadn't heard this. At least with WPORV there won't be a resort extension like at WKORV with WKORV-N and then WKORV-NN and beyond.

Yes- I still owe you dinner for all of your TS help. If you reconsider going to the HOA meeting let me know. I will give you my proxy. We had the previous owner call in to reserve our room approximately in March so hopefully we will still get 5th or 6th floor.

I'm cannot remember where I saw the swim up bar at WPORV. It was on a resort map that showed the layout of the rooms / pools / lobby etc. My wife and I used to get plenty of use out of those at Sandals before we had the kids. It is nice to not have to get out of the pool to get a drink. I know that things can change as I remember reading that something was taken out of WKORV or WKORV (a lazy river maybe?) after the original layout was announced.

 

[3girlsndad]

First visit coming soon

Hi Everyone-

My family are new owners of WKORVN OV and we are going over on Jan. 11th and I'm concerned about two things:

1. This Friday check-in thing has me nervous. We're actually flying in on the 10th and staying near the airport and arriving the next day. Any thoughts?

2. I naively assumed we'd get a great room with a view that we paid for. Are there true differences in the OV's? We are using both the suite and one bedroom on this trip this year.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Steve in Seattle

 

[ciscogizmo1]

Hi Everyone-

My family are new owners of WKORVN OV and we are going over on Jan. 11th and I'm concerned about two things:

1. This Friday check-in thing has me nervous. We're actually flying in on the 10th and staying near the airport and arriving the next day. Any thoughts?

2. I naively assumed we'd get a great room with a view that we paid for. Are there true differences in the OV's? We are using both the suite and one bedroom on this trip this year.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Steve in Seattle

We are at WKORV now. I'm the original poster. In my opinion, the rooms at WKORV-N seemed to have prettier views. It seems like they thought out the views more carefully with that resort. Hopefully, you won't have same issues as we did.. When I get home I'll post pictures of WKORV-N as well. I took tons of the grounds.

 

[Henry M.]

Steve:

There are no parking lot or road views at WKORV-N like there are at WKORV. They do have a couple of rooms with a large patio but with a wall as the OP had at WKORV. They are located right on top of the restaurant area. They'd actually have a nice view if you're standing up, but not if you're sitting down.

As an owner there, you will get the view that you paid for. However, there are some differences whether you are on a low floor or high floor. some of the differences are a matter of preference (e.g. kiddie pool view or main pool view for IV rooms). Don't sweat it too much. You'll be in paradise no matter what!

 

[Kazakie]

So where did they end up moving you to? Hopefully much more satisfactory?

Tuesday the moved us to another deluxe room that was pool view (so no road noise)

 

[Kazakie]

I am confused about this? Are you saying you own a Deluxe unit at WKORV, but stated that you would take a Premium unit instead if that gave you a better location? I thought you were a Marriott owner - and not a WKORV owner?

We were with 4* owners of a Deluxe 2br unit.

The 11 month point is within the Owners reservation window - why was Deluxe vs. Premium even a consideration - if you own Deluxe that is what you get - and if you own Premium then that is what you get (because as an Owner you are paying the correponding MFs that go with this unit). You cannot expect to change at this point - and if they verbally told you this - they were wrong - since it goes againts how the SVO system works.

There have been several reported incidents of WKORV owners being upgraded at the resort.

At the time of reservation we were told we were the first to book a deluxe room for that week (so should get top floor) and be in the front of the que to be upgraded to a better view. We requested that we would take a standard 2br to have a view - which means IF a view upgrade is available to a standard 2br and a deluxe 2br, it should go to the 4* owner who booked first - most likely us.

The non-upgrade could be understandable, the low floor is very disappointing, but having to beg and plead for a room change (when one is available) because you cannot sleep is just inexcusable and obviously horrible customer service.

Why is it that (a) we got such a low floor in the first place (when first to book and 4*) and (b) why does management make you virtually give up your first born to "find" you another room?

 

[3girlsndad]

Thanks Cisco!

Thanks Cisco for posting your photos when they're ready. I'm so anxious to return and see it in person for myself! This is a great moment for me personally as we're flying my parents over to join us. Kinda one of those "giving back" opportunities. Every photo or video that I've been able to scour up I've forwarded on to my folks in Arizona. Your pics will be greatly appreciated!

Steve

 

[divenski]

Okay... I went to the Owner's update and got the following information on room assignments.

Generally... so this all depends who did a split stay, etc... and whether you want a full two bedroom or split the units.

For Ocean View Rooms:

Friday Check-in is assigned to building 4.

Saturday Check-in is assigned to front half of buildings 2 & 3

Sunday Check-in is assigned to back half of buildings 2 & 3

SO... I was extremely lucky to get into building 2.

Also, he told us about 5% of ocean front owners turn their units in for points. They also get about 40% turning in points for oceanview. I thought, that was high but that's what he said. So, room availability will also be based on that as well.

Is the above really true, and can anyone else confirm that this is the room assignment policy? This just doesn't seem right as it means that a Friday check-in is potentially stuck in Bld4 no matter when they called. Seems like a good topic to bring up at the owner's meeting, and that there should be some sort of rotation system, etc.

The only good news is that if 40% of owners turn in their weeks for points and/or options, then most of the "bad" rooms should go to exchangers, and renters. However, I bet that this % varies a lot with the time of year, and that many more owners use their week during summer, spring break, and other popular weeks.

 

[ciscogizmo1]

Is the above really true, and can anyone else confirm that this is the room assignment policy? This just doesn't seem right as it means that a Friday check-in is potentially stuck in Bld4 no matter when they called. Seems like a good topic to bring up at the owner's meeting, and that there should be some sort of rotation system, etc.

The only good news is that if 40% of owners turn in their weeks for points and/or options, then most of the "bad" rooms should go to exchangers, and renters. However, I bet that this % varies a lot with the time of year, and that many more owners use their week during summer, spring break, and other popular weeks.

Unfortunately, because Westin has check-ins 7 days a week that is how it works. The room assigner explained that Westin does not dictate the check-in days like a Marriott timeshare is. Mostly likely with a Marriott the check-ins will be split between the check-in days to control maid service. With Westin technically you can check-in any day. You can take your 2 bedroom unit of 7 nights and convert it to a 1 bedroom for 13 nights. I like this feature and I'm not sure I'd want to give it up. Also, if you read the entire thread you'll notice I was never assigned to building 4. I got a unit in building 2. It all just depends on who was there the previous week, etc... The room assigner did say for the week I was checking more one bedroom units were being used that 2 bedroom units. Had we requested a 1 bedroom unit we would have gotten a better view. However, since we needed both sides of the unit there was a limited number of units available.

Finally, I did go over to buidling 4 and honestly, I can say now I'd be okay with it. I wouldin't love it but I'd be okay with that view. Also, if I remember correctly there are only 6 2 bedroom units facing the ocean.

I'll post a link to the new pictures I took in the next post.

 

[ciscogizmo1]

Okay... I'm back..

Here are some things I noticed about my visit this trip...

CROWDS --- between Thanksgiving & Summer Weeks there is no comparison. It is SOOOOO much more crowded in the summer. One of the main differences I noticed was that there were hardly any teenagers there this week. Our school district just happens to give you the entire week of Thanksgiving off from school. Hot tubs were empty. There were tons of lounge chairs available even under the shade umbrellas

SUNSET --- the sun is definitely setting behind the island of Lanai in the fall. In the summer, the sunset is between the two islands. You can see the sunset from your lanai if you are facing the pool in building 3 in the summer.

NEW TO US --- the hot dog vendor by the BBQs (however, he was only there on SAT & SUN)... a computer in the lobby to print boarding passes... Hammocks at the pool...

WEATHER --- definitely warmer in the summer. We had two days of good snorkeling on SAT & SUN. Then, when snorkeled on TUES the visiability was bad. The waves got much bigger as the week progressed. Almost unswimmable. The resort staff kept commenting that winter had arrived and it would be like this until next year. It rained on us about 2 to 3 of the 7 days we were there. One day it rained so much we were stuck in our unit for a few hours. Another day were outside swimming and it rained alot.

MAINTENANCE --- we were in the 1st building built. The furniture definitely getting dirty. The grout on the floors were dirty too but not too bad (I've seen worst in my kitchen). The pool chair cushions look pretty bad. It never occured to me that they just left them out in the rain. I like how WRORV - North just did away with cushions.

WKORV - North --- things I noticed... The pool was not heated on their side. Nobody was sitting at their pools ever. I was surprised because I thought this would make our side more crowded but it didn't. One of the pools has a volleyball net area... The units have exterior hallways.. the ground floor units do not have balconies... all the views seemed nicer on that side... the studios had balconies... The BBQ area had covered awnings for the tables if you ate outside... Actually, we used WKROV-North BBQs because it was less crowded and closer to our unit.

MISSING .... a playground for the kids with slide, etc.. A closer path to the beach for building 2. They closed the makeshift pathway from building 2 to the beach on Monday or so. So, you had to walk near building 3 to enter the beach. In kitchen, I wish they supplied you with a cleaner in a spray bottle like many Marriotts do.

CHAIR HOGS ---- You know who you are... One day we went to the pool and sat down near an umbrella. We noticed the chair next to us was being saved that was under the umbrella. After an hour a pool attendant came by and removed the towels but left the boogie boards. So, we took it over and moved the boards to behind the chair. We stayed there all morning to afternoon probably 4 hours. The person came back to claim their chairs. They were mad and were gone for 4 hours. We asked them where they went and they said that they went to the Aquarium and they thought their friends were sitting there. We told them to ask the pool attendant if they had an issue. Now, mind you there are plenty of lounges available. We told her she can take the one down there since we've been here all day. She was pissed. PLEASE PEOPLE... Think...

KITCHEN SUPPLIES --- we were missing a tea kettle, peeler & cookie sheet. I got the tea kettle & peeler from the studio side. I called for cookie sheet and it was brought to me within 10 minutes. Maid service also gave us plenity of cleaning supplies. We got enough dishwasher packets that I only had to use one from my supplies (I buy dishwasher tablets for timesharing). We got enough laundry soap to do 6 loads so, I had to use some of my own laundry soap but not much. Plus, you got liquid dish soap. Also, they gave us more coffee & tea packets even though we don't drink coffee. Oh, the knives were very dull. Very difficult to cut Flank Steak with.

OVERALL SATISFICATION --- we were seriously considering selling our unit and buying a Marriott unit in Maui since we own other Marriotts. Well, we visited the Marriott resort and decided that Westin has a better beach for snorkeling which is what we love to do. Also, I thought in my mind that the Marriott Maui had a better pool slide. Well, they don't so... I'm quite happy with our pool. Besides, the Marriott units are way more expensive than we paid for our unit originally. So, I'm very HAPPY with our purchase..

RESTAURANTS --- We ate at the following places: Westin Ocean Bar & Grill (at the resort)-- food okay (we had a 20 minute wait for the table), Fish & Company (for lunch-- service was horribly slow.. food pretty good), Mama's Fishhouse (for dinner-- excellent food but very expensive however, this will be a must do for us on every visit to Maui), Hula Grill -- (at Whaler's Village for dinner... good food consider how inexpensive it was with an ocean view) & Ono Bar & Grill (at the Westin Hotel for Thanksgiving Dinner... It was expensive and crowded. We didn't think it was worth the price of the Buffet & Drinks for 2 adults & 2 kids came to $200). The Westin Hotel was also the hotel site for basketball players at the Invitional. Also, they gave us a horrible table. It rained on us most of the dinner. We will never return for T-Day dinner.

GROCERY STORE --- The Star Market was EXCELLENT as far as choices go. We did shop at Safeway but the produce was better at Star Market so, we shopped there the rest of the trip. As you can see from our restaurant places we eat in alot.

I took a ton of new photos. You can see them by clicking the link below. Note that the new pictures start on page 10. The earlier pages are from earlier visits. I tried to be careful to label the pictures between WKORV & WKORV - North.

I'll add more information as I think of it...

http://community.webshots.com/album/417987148ihlBFI?vhost=community&start=108

 

[DavidnRobin]

Great photos - thanks for the update.

btw - on a related issue discussed on this thread. I got a welcome notice from WKORV/SVO regarding our upcoming visit. At the bottom of the email was the following:

Important Information Regarding Your Reservation

• Every effort will be made to meet your special requests, including your Villa assignment requests.
• When booking during the Home Resort Preference Period (12-8 months prior to check-in), Owners at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas can expect to receive the view and villa type owned.
• Villa assignments are made based solely on the date and time of the reservation.
• Villa assignment requests will be noted in your reservation, but are not guaranteed to be fulfilled.
• In the event of multiple week stays, every effort will be made to keep you in the same villa for the entire stay.
• Unforeseen events or circumstances beyond our control may result in last-minute changes. As a result, villa assignment or special requests that have been fulfilled will not be released or confirmed prior to the check-in process on the day of arrival.
• For Security reasons, neither the resort staff nor Owner Services will confirm specific villa assignment prior to the check-in process on the day of arrival. .
• Changes made to the length of a reservation (changing the arrival or departure date) or to a different size villa (other than releasing one side of the lockoff) will result in a loss of priority in the queue for fulfilling requests.

 

[Quimby4]

I am looking forward to our Friday check in on May 2008. We will plan for a street view, bring ear plugs and hope for a better room. Can't be as bad as the construction noise in Sept 2006 from the North development. We had a great view of the cranes, tractor etc. I am the worlds lightest sleeper....

So my question...Why aren't the North pools heated? No heater? Broken heaters? Anyone know this answer? Maybe DavidnRobin will find out during their trip.

 

[DavidnRobin]

I am looking forward to our Friday check in on May 2008. We will plan for a street view, bring ear plugs and hope for a better room. Can't be as bad as the construction noise in Sept 2006 from the North development. We had a great view of the cranes, tractor etc. I am the worlds lightest sleeper....

So my question...Why aren't the North pools heated? No heater? Broken heaters? Anyone know this answer? Maybe DavidnRobin will find out during their trip.

I will try and find out what I can - but I have little interest in WKORV-N since I do not own there.

 

[Denise L]

When we were there earlier this month, the North pools were not heated one day, but then two days later, they were. My DH who will only go into heated pools was happy to get in, so I know that the heaters were working .

 

[LisaRex]

CiscoGizmo, I visited your site to view the pictures. Thanks for sharing them! I bought WKORV-N site unseen and it's nice to see what I bought.