Hyatt Resale Purchase Guidance

[BJRSanDiego]

Not familiar with phases.
Its UNIT-#: 1511. Would that help identify the phase?

1511 is in the second phase. I believe that it is a lower unit. I suspect that it doesn't have much of a view.

But even when I've stayed in units w/o a view I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.

 

[echino]

As others have said Pinon Pt 2 bdrm units are lockoffs. Housekeeping let us take a quick look around a phase 2 unit once between guests, and the studio side of that unit was quite large, and could comfortably fit 4 people. So I can see 8 people in the newer side Phase 2 units, and 6 in original phase 1. Studios in Phase 1 bldgs 1-5 at least, appear to be a lot smaller, tho I've never been in one.

It's strange, but it's the other way around: Phase 1 max occupancy is 8, Phase 2 max occupancy is 6.

 

[DAman]

It's strange, but it's the other way around: Phase 1 max occupancy is 8, Phase 2 max occupancy is 6.

Recently I asked at the front desk about occupancy. The person said all studios at Pinon Pointe are for 4 persons and all one bedrooms are for 4 persons. I asked because when booking internally some studios show up as 2 person and some as 4. The front desk said there is no difference.

Of course IMHO the studios barely fit 2.

My family recently stayed in 1512. We had a nice view from the balcony on the one bedroom side. We saw a family of javelinas almost every day from the balcony. No view from the studio.

I tend to prefer building 15 and the nearby buildings as parking is much easier. I try and avoid buildings 13 and 14.

 

[Mroze]

Thanks for all the responses.

Piñon Pointe
Looks like Piñon Pointe 2BR units are all Lock-Off's.
However, depending on the Phase [1 or 2], the size of the Studio will vary which is the reason for the varying Sleeps-# in ads.

Wild Oak Ranch
Looks like all the 2BR units are Non Lock-Off.
This too has varying sleep capacity between 6-8.

 

[Mroze]

Any interest in Sedona Springs Property in AZ?

We are looking to get into the Hyatt program which is why we considered these 2 properties.

 

[dmelcher13]

Thanks for all the responses.

Piñon Pointe
Looks like Piñon Pointe 2BR units are all Lock-Off's.
However, depending on the Phase [1 or 2], the size of the Studio will vary which is the reason for the varying Sleeps-# in ads.

Wild Oak Ranch
Looks like all the 2BR units are Non Lock-Off.
This too has varying sleep capacity between 6-8.

I believe the majority of 2br at wild oak are lock-offs.

 

[ResaleExpert]

A week in a 2 bed in Maui will cost 2200 pts. A week in a 1 bed is 1400 pts.

A one bedroom is 1,450 points so the typical Silver week of 1 top points is not enough!

 

[ResaleExpert]

A one bedroom is 1,450 points so the typical Silver week of 1 top points is not enough!

That would be 1,400 points

 

[Mroze]

Will be curious to see if those pass ROFR.

UPDATE

Received notice from the Closing-Company today that the 3rd one also passed ROFR.
Thus, here is what we have.

1. Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio, TX, 2BR Diamond Every-Year/Fixed Week-28 [2200-Points]: $8000 + Closing. Offer Accepted. Passed ROFR.
2. Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio, TX, 2BR Platinum Every-Year/Fixed Week-33 [2000-Points]: $4000 + Closing. Offer Accepted. Passed ROFR.
3. Hyatt Piñon Pointe, Sedona AZ, 2BR Platinum Every-Year/Fixed Week-40 [2000-Points]: $5500 + Closing. Offer Accepted. Passed ROFR.

Summary [3 x 2BR-EY Fixed-Weeks]
Total HRC-Points: 6200/Year
Total-Cost: $17.5K [Price/Point: $2.82] + Closing
Total-MF/Year: ~$4K

Since we plan to primarily use for exchanges, hopefully 2 x Weeks in Maui during edge-season, I was told we could have done better by purchasing lower-priced Platinum resale weeks at other locations. Will find out at the 8 months window and keep others posted.

Not yet sure of the Lock-Off configuration. However, that would only come into play if we were to go the Interval-Exchange route.

 

[timt]

Question experienced Hyatt owners. I am also looking to get started by buying a "resale Hyatt property". What and where would you suggest? Any other pitfalls, tips for a newbie? Thanks.

 

[mjm1]

Question experienced Hyatt owners. I am also looking to get started by buying a "resale Hyatt property". What and where would you suggest? Any other pitfalls, tips for a newbie? Thanks.

You can start with redweek.com, but there aren't many units listed there. Also check the TUG Marketplace. I would recommend calling Bill Gabrielli at 775-690-2653. He is based in the Tahoe/Reno area. I have talked with him several times over the past 3-4 years and recently bought our first Hyatt (Pinon Pointe) through him. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Good luck with your hunt. Let us know how it turns out.

Best regards.

Mike

 

[Mroze]

You can start with redweek.com, but there aren't many units listed there. Also check the TUG Marketplace. I would recommend calling Bill Gabrielli at 775-690-2653. He is based in the Tahoe/Reno area. I have talked with him several times over the past 3-4 years and recently bought our first Hyatt (Pinon Pointe) through him. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Good luck with your hunt. Let us know how it turns out.

Best regards.

Mike

Thanks for the details.

As to your comment "not much inventory", we noticed that too when shopping for Platinum/Diamond weeks on RedWeek.
Are there other sites that would have more listings?

 

[mjm1]

Thanks for the details.

As to your comment "not much inventory", we noticed that too when shopping for Platinum/Diamond weeks on RedWeek.
Are there other sites that would have more listings?

Myresortnetwork.com is another site, but there isn’t much more there. In fact, some of the listings are also Bill’s, so he posts on both sites. Using a broker like him who can watch for what you are looking for can be helpful.

Best regards.

Mike

 

[Tucsonadventurer]

We just got back from Hyatt Pinion Point in Sedona.
Stayed in a 1br unit. Very spacious and overall a nice place.
Everything was great except for 1 important thing,
Parking. You could spend an hour driving around the property to find a parking spot.
Spoke to the property manager about it and she said there was nothing they could do because the city of Sedona allows anyone to park on their property.
At check in they give you a parking pass to display on your dash at all times. I checked about 30 cars and 30% didn’t have the pass.
I was considering buying at Pinion Point but with the parking problem I think I’ll pass.

That's unfortunate, we have never had trouble parking there. Typically late at night it gets more full but we are usually in for the night by 9 or 10 so we can hike or bike early. Even when full it just means you can't park right in front of your room.

 

[timt]

You can start with redweek.com, but there aren't many units listed there. Also check the TUG Marketplace. I would recommend calling Bill Gabrielli at 775-690-2653. He is based in the Tahoe/Reno area. I have talked with him several times over the past 3-4 years and recently bought our first Hyatt (Pinon Pointe) through him. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Good luck with your hunt. Let us know how it turns out.

Best regards.

Mike

Excellent, thanks!

 

[dahntahn]

Excellent, thanks!

I endorse calling Bill Gabrielli, who has handled 5 Hyatt sales and 2 purchases for us. Very knowledgeable about HRC and excellent communicator.

 

[AJCts411]

On other source not mentioned for Key West is keywestfltimeshare.com

 

[alameda94501]

You'll want Bill Gabrielli, who I believe has already posted on this thread. He's fantastic.

 

[Sugarcubesea]

I will also suggest that you go with Bill Gabrielli, when I was looking for a Hyatt Week he was very helpful to me.

 

[tv77]

A one bedroom is 1,450 points so the typical Silver week of 1 top points is not enough!

I realized that after the fact! Yes, 1,450 for a 1 bed in Maui.

 

[Mroze]

I will also suggest that you go with Bill Gabrielli, when I was looking for a Hyatt Week he was very helpful to me.

I did contact Bill earlier this year and he was very helpful.
Shared a lot of insights into the Hyatt program.

Unfortunately he did not have any 2BR-EY Platinum/Diamond units at either Pinon or Wild Oak, so he recommended I look at the Florida resorts.
However, I did find 3 units with other brokers which has gone smoothly thus far.

 

[mrbocce]

See my recent post.
Sedona YES.
Wild oak resort. If the points and maint fees work, maybe. As far as using it for your week each year? I wouldnt wish that on anyone who has worked hard for their money. This place is a dump. I am here now. Sorry I came.

 

[sherakay]

Thanks for the details.

As to your comment "not much inventory", we noticed that too when shopping for Platinum/Diamond weeks on RedWeek.
Are there other sites that would have more listings?

I have found Hyatt listings here: https://htr4timeshare.com/developers/hyatt/ and here: http://timeshare-resale.com/