HGVC - Myrtle Beach

[PigsDad]

Sounds like it will be the regular point chart, not the 150% point chart. Of course, they could still have plus units, premier units, etc.

That's great news! I got a call last night from HGVC, and he was talking about the new MB location. He said they were refurbishing all of the HGVC units with new kitchens, granite, appliances, etc., and that was the reason they would not be ready for occupancy until January. All units were ocean front or ocean view.

Of course, he was also fishing for a sale. He also mentioned that they had "returned" weeks for sale, and they were going for the ultra-low price of $2.50/point. "New" weeks were being sold for $5-7/point. He wasn't pushy -- it was actually a pleasant conversation. I passed.

Kurt

 

[dougp26364]

That's great news! I got a call last night from HGVC, and he was talking about the new MB location. He said they were refurbishing all of the HGVC units with new kitchens, granite, appliances, etc., and that was the reason they would not be ready for occupancy until January. All units were ocean front or ocean view.

Of course, he was also fishing for a sale. He also mentioned that they had "returned" weeks for sale, and they were going for the ultra-low price of $2.50/point. "New" weeks were being sold for $5-7/point. He wasn't pushy -- it was actually a pleasant conversation. I passed.

Kurt

$2.50/point would make a 7,000 point contract $17,500. Considering ROFR levels, I don't think that would be to bad of a developer price.

 

[judgerey]

HGVC can only sell Myrtle Beach to certain people

My corporate sales representative tried to sell me into the Myrtle Beach property, and she said HGVC is only licensed to sell the Myrtle Beach property to people who live or own property in GA, KA, MA, MO, MI, NM, NC, PA, SC, VT, WI and WY.

 

[dvc_john]

My corporate sales representative tried to sell me into the Myrtle Beach property, and she said HGVC is only licensed to sell the Myrtle Beach property to people who live or own property in GA, KA, MA, MO, MI, NM, NC, PA, SC, VT, WI and WY.

What an odd collection of states for sales of a SC timeshare!
Kansas but not Ohio.
Wyoming but not Illinois.
New Mexico but not Virginia or New Jersey

If owning property in one of those states counts, I wonder if owning a timeshare in one of those states counts?

 

[floyddl]

What an odd collection of states for sales of a SC timeshare!
Kansas but not Ohio.
Wyoming but not Illinois.
New Mexico but not Virginia or New Jersey

If owning property in one of those states counts, I wonder if owning a timeshare in one of those states counts?

I agree, it must have to do with laws surrounding sale of a fractional interest with the split ownership of this property. I would think demand here would be very good but the limited sales areas may make for a lengthy period to reach sell out.

 

[floyddl]

Sounds like it will be the regular point chart, not the 150% point chart. Of course, they could still have plus units, premier units, etc.

I spoke to an agent and they definitely have different configurations. They have Ocean Front and Ocean View units of each category (studio, 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR). The Plat. OF is 8400 Points and the Plat OV is 7000 points. They will also have an Event Week for July 4th week which will be another premium level of points. They indicated that sales have been brisk as they have sales of over $2 million in the past 3 weeks.

 

[sjuhawk_jd]

... They indicated that sales have been brisk as they have sales of over $2 million in the past 3 weeks.

Either agents are lying (which is usually true) or people continue to be stupid with their hard earned money !!!

 

[PigsDad]

I spoke to an agent and they definitely have different configurations. They have Ocean Front and Ocean View units of each category (studio, 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR). The Plat. OF is 8400 Points and the Plat OV is 7000 points. They will also have an Event Week for July 4th week which will be another premium level of points.

Good, that is the original point structure. It looks like the OV units are "regular" units and the OF are "plus" units (to map w/ other HGVC properties).

Now I wonder what the seasons (Plat, Gold, etc.) they will have and their associated dates.

Kurt

 

[floyddl]

Good, that is the original point structure. It looks like the OV units are "regular" units and the OF are "plus" units (to map w/ other HGVC properties).

Now I wonder what the seasons (Plat, Gold, etc.) they will have and their associated dates.

Kurt

Here are the seasons and points. I didn't get the studio or 1BR points. The prices are insane.

Seasons
· July 4th Fixed week 26
· Platinum weeks 21 - 25 , 27 – 35
· Gold weeks 8 – 20 , 36 – 47 , 51 – 52
· Silver weeks 1 – 7 , 48 – 50

Ocean view units
Unit Size Season Points
Two bedroom July 4th 7,000
Two bedroom Platinum 7,000
Two bedroom Gold 5,000
Two bedroom Silver 3,500

Ocean front units
Unit Size Season Points
Two bedroom July 4th 8,400
Two bedroom Platinum 8,400
Two bedroom Gold 5,800
Two bedroom Silver 4,100

Ocean front units
Unit Size Season Points
Three bedroom July 4th 9,600
Three bedroom Platinum 9,600
Three bedroom Gold 7,000
Three bedroom Silver 4,800

 

[Talent312]

The prices are insane.

Would we expect otherwise?
A good reason not to buy HGVC thru HGVC... but rather resale, somewhere else.

 

[PigsDad]

Seasons
· July 4th Fixed week 26
· Platinum weeks 21 - 25 , 27 – 35
· Gold weeks 8 – 20 , 36 – 47 , 51 – 52
· Silver weeks 1 – 7 , 48 – 50

Thanks for the very informative post!

That looks like a healthy number of Gold weeks. What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break (mid March)? (I have never been to that part of the country.) It seems like that would be a possible place to travel for our school break some year (at Gold-level points, even).

Kurt

 

[jrc]

Average air temp 68, ocean 56.

http://www.myrtlebeachweather.com/temperatures.html

 

[floyddl]

Thanks for the very informative post!

That looks like a healthy number of Gold weeks. What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break (mid March)? (I have never been to that part of the country.) It seems like that would be a possible place to travel for our school break some year (at Gold-level points, even).

Kurt

Spring Break in April should provide some good weather. The ocean will be too cold for swimming but the pool is heated. Plenty to do. March would likely keep you out of the pool on average.

 

[SmithOp]

Ditto, I'm thinking of snagging a gold week 3Br OF, hope they get them online for booking soon. Somebody will get a good trade for my Lagoon 2Br OF.

 

[ocdb8r]

I'd love to stay ocean front in Myrtle Beach, but this pool situation really does not cut it. Any chance they're going to make and changes?

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/31/b7/ba/anderson-ocean-club-18th.jpg

 

[floyddl]

Ditto, I'm thinking of snagging a gold week 3Br OF, hope they get them online for booking soon. Somebody will get a good trade for my Lagoon 2Br OF.

I was told that if you buy you can reserve your week for next year but the reservations will not begin until closer to January. I don't think there will be a lot of demand for January and February weeks initially.

 

[SmithOp]

I'd love to stay ocean front in Myrtle Beach, but this pool situation really does not cut it. Any chance they're going to make and changes?

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/31/b7/ba/anderson-ocean-club-18th.jpg

That picture does not do it justice, I looked at sattelite view on google maps and there are 4 pools, one being the lap pool center, a large sun deck with lounge chairs, and steps to white sandy beach and ocean. Looks fine to me.

 

[mgeez]

I'd love to stay ocean front in Myrtle Beach, but this pool situation really does not cut it. Any chance they're going to make and changes?

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/31/b7/ba/anderson-ocean-club-18th.jpg

Ditto on that! The 2 br point structure surely does not support the inadequate pool situation! I can't imagine there aren't any plans in the works for a new pool area. Other than some of the smaller pools in the Sanibel / Captiva area, all the HGVC properties we visited had beautiful pools and surroundings. Regarding the Sanibel / Captiva properties, who really needs a pool when you have the most beautiful beaches to sit at on the east and gulf coast beaches.

 

[ocdb8r]

That picture does not do it justice, I looked at sattelite view on google maps and there are 4 pools, one being the lap pool center, a large sun deck with lounge chairs, and steps to white sandy beach and ocean. Looks fine to me.

I've got to disagree...that picture does it perfect justice...it gives a much more up close and accurate representation that Google Maps. I don't even think the Google Maps image looks very promising, even though it does show a 4th pool. All 4 of them or TINY.

The "lap pool" holds no more than two people swimming laps....and the others look like about the size of some of the large hot tubs found at other resorts. Bottom line - they are NOT up to HGVC standards.

 

[dvc_john]

If the "lap pool" being discussed is the center pool in the photo, I think that pool is a very small lazy river pool. (Notice the inner tubes.) Many Myrtle Beach hotels are known for having smallish lazy river pools.

Also, the mention of small pools at Sanibel/Captiva: Although they may have a smaller pool than regular HGVC resorts, they are also much smaller resorts. Instead of having several hundred rooms, many of those resorts range from 15 rooms to 75 rooms.

 

[7SeasLover]

I found out that my sales rep at HGVC was promoted to Sales Manager at MB. She said they wanted someone with Hilton experience and off she went!

I was quoted 5,000 for $18,000 with $831 MF.

 

[Talent312]

One thing I do not understand well is why so many folks will go to a beachfront resort, but only use the pool and avoid the beach. Okay, so there's no seaweed or sea-creatures in the pool (usually), but isn't getting sand in your toes and swimming in the ocean sort'a the point of going to a beachfront resort?

 

[PigsDad]

One thing I do not understand well is why so many folks will go to a beachfront resort, but only use the pool and avoid the beach. Okay, so there's no seaweed or sea-creatures in the pool (usually), but isn't getting sand in your toes and swimming in the ocean sort'a the point of going to a beachfront resort?

Perhaps they enjoy the beach, but not the swimming in the ocean? I'm definitely that way.

Its sort of like asking why people would stay at Valdoro in the winter and not ski. Or stay in Orlando and not visit the Mouse. To each their own.

Kurt

 

[sjuhawk_jd]

One thing I do not understand well is why so many folks will go to a beachfront resort, but only use the pool and avoid the beach. Okay, so there's no seaweed or sea-creatures in the pool (usually), but isn't getting sand in your toes and swimming in the ocean sort'a the point of going to a beachfront resort?

Many people like to look at crashing waves, but do not like the hassle of getting wet in the Ocean and getting sand in their hair (forget the toes). So, they go to beachfront resorts, swim in the pools, have drinks while standing around in the pool, etc. It is difficult to drink while in the ocean, unless Blue Salt Martinis is your choice.

 

[7SeasLover]

I like looking at the water. I get into the ocean more than my hubby does. He likes the beach and never goes in. I like the mountains and don't hike or ski!