IAN --- Any Updates on Vanderbilt Beach and Harbor Club

[Sugarcubesea]

Manager at VBHC - Denise posted the following below on the website / https://www.vbhctimeshare.com/


DUE TO HURRICANE IAN
THIS PROPERTY IS STILL CURRENTLY CLOSED (10.15.22).

We understand this is a stressful time for you all with so many unknowns.

NO ONE CAN CHECK-IN OR OCCUPY THE BUILDING
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

We know it is not what you want to hear at this time, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming our owners back, but the property is currently closed. It may be one to two months before the area, and our property can be deemed safe to inhabit and/or even visit. We currently have power and water! We have yet to determine the amount of damage to our electrical system but are working on it now. No owner will be able to access this property until further notice. The property cannot be occupied until deemed safe and at this time, it is still tagged unsafe.

Although our building weathered the storm much better than others,
the gulf side ground level has been destroyed and we are
currently assessing AC systems, with several down at this time.
The bayside is being fixed and we are currently trying to save what we can
while developing plans for re-opening.

Debris is removed from both Gulfside and Bayside and insurance inspections are underway. Please continue to monitor the website for updates.

Please be patient. We will continue to care for your Home Away From Home!
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In the Owners Update Area, Denise posted the following:

PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAIL PROXIES (for the election of the BOD)
Annual Meeting and BOD Elections will take place on October 21, 2022 in the Owners Lounge and via zoom

 

[rapmarks]

Oh just terrible. My cousin used to rent at the 111th street end, across from beach $6000 a month. We stayed at the two timeshares about five times.
on next door people are asking for rentals as they have lost their homes. Someone near I75 advertising their condo, 1900 square feet, $9000 a month for January thru may

 

[Sugarcubesea]

VBHC - posted the following below on the website / https://www.vbhctimeshare.com/


DUE TO HURRICANE IAN
THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED (10.26.22)


We understand your frustration and look forward to welcoming you back
as soon as possible.

While we continue to work on the restoration of our safety systems, elevators, electrical systems, air conditioning systems and property pool, spas and other amenities, we ask for your patience and will continue to update.

We cannot predict an opening date (or even week) at this point, but rest assured, we will post the information as soon as we can project a time frame.
We do not have enough information now to even produce an educated guess.

Once we do, we will immediately post this for all of those waiting to visit within the next few months.

At this time, we continue to work with our many insurance companies and FEMA to bring back the property for all owners to enjoy. Power and water are restored but the repairs are just beginning. This is a very difficult journey for everyone involved.

OWNERS: Please check – Latest Updates and Information, Property News & Happenings, Latest Happenings – in the Member Area for more information.

Please be patient. We will continue to care for your Home Away From Home!

 

[Sugarcubesea]

VBHC - posted the following below on the website / https://www.vbhctimeshare.com/

• To assist with SOME future planning, we know the resort will be closed until at least December 16th.

TOWN HALL BOARD MEETING: December 15, 2022 --- 1:00 p.m.

TOWN HALL NOTICE & AGENDA:

VANDERBILT BEACH & HARBOUR CLUB ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA​

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1. Open Town Hall Session
2. Presentation – Hurricane Ian
3. Questions and Answers from Membership
4. Adjournment​

 

[Sugarcubesea]

VBHC - posted the following below on the website / https://www.vbhctimeshare.com/

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL OPEN OUR DOORS (with limited services) ON DECEMBER 17TH FOR WEEK 51!

Letter from VBHC posted late on 11/30/2022

Dear Owners,

We are so happy to announce that your Home Away From Home will reopen with limited services on December 17, 2022!

We MUST let everyone know, however, that the resort will not be the same as it was prior to Hurricane Ian. We are continually working toward full recovery but at this time we must advise that things are not fully restored. We will continue to post updates on the Member Area for owners to track progress.

Very importantly, the elevator for the Bayside building will NOT be functional until likely some time in February. The only access our guests will have to Bayside units will be the stairwells until the parts are received in the next few months and the elevator use can be restored. We may possibly have assistance available on Saturdays to assist with luggage.

The Gulfside elevators will be functional. Also, there will be NO unit swapping. Bayside units will not be able to swap to Gulfside and the reverse, and floor swaps will also be unavailable. If you don’t think the stairs are possible for you and your guests, it would be best not to visit at this time.

Please note that there will be grills, pool, spa, and bikes available on the Bayside. We are unsure at this time when the boats will be usable, but we are working on the lifts to prepare. Also, there will be no amenities available on Gulfside until funds are received and the entire property plan can be restored.

The following are NOT yet available on Gulfside: chickee hut, pool, spa, grills, benches, etc. The Gulfside will be inaccessible to all and will be fenced for your safety. There will be a path to the beach and Cabana Dan is available for those looking to reserve chairs and/or umbrellas. Please contact him @ vbhcreservations@CabanaDans.com. His information can be accessed on our website as well (vbhctimeshare.com).

The Naples area is still pristine and all businesses in the surrounding areas are open except for a few on Gulf Shore Dr. We ask that people understand completely what conditions they will be visiting so if you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us. Our office phones should be staffed as of December 6, 2022 and you are always welcome to email vbhctimeshare@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you, as always, for your patience in this trying time and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

We miss you all!

The VBHC Team

 

[Family_travel]

Thanks for keeping us posted

 

[rapmarks]

Laura, do you have week 51, or 49 and 50?

 

[Sugarcubesea]

Thanks for keeping us posted

@needhelp , you're most welcome...I hope you get to use your week

 

[Sugarcubesea]

Laura, do you have week 51, or 49 and 50?

Pat, I was so close, I have weeks 49 and 50. From the board meeting a few days ago they said the place held up well, its just getting the elevators and fire suppression back up and running...The pool on the gulf side is filled with sand, so they have to figure that out but they bayside pool held up well

 

[Family_travel]

@needhelp , you're most welcome...I hope you get to use your week

Our offer did not get presented. We had finally decided to make an offer the week before the hurricane.
Has the board announced how missed weeks are handled?

 

[Sugarcubesea]

Our offer did not get presented. We had finally decided to make an offer the week before the hurricane.
Has the board announced how missed weeks are handled?

A Town Hall Meeting is being held on December 15th for all the owners and I think we will find out more info there.

what week are you looking to purchase?

 

[Family_travel]

week 31

 

[OutAndAbout]

Resort is closed after Milton


www.vbhctimeshare.com
property status following Hurricane Milton as of 10/17/2024.

As previously mentioned, we sustained significant damage and will remain closed until Saturday, November 16th. Our team is diligently working on cleanup and repairs, but we still face several challenges:

• The pool, hot tub, and all decks on the Gulf side are currently non-operational.
• The Bayside pool and hot tub may be operational sooner, but it will not have a water heater or bubbler due to extensive flooding.
• The boat and fishing docks are without power and boat lifts are not operational.
• We are actively removing sand from the Gulfside decks and lawn area.
• The Gulfside pool and tiki area currently lack electricity.
• All fences, including the beach entrance, have been compromised, with missing
• panels at the pool and the entire fence on the seawall gone.
• On the Gulfside, we lost our water pump and currently we do not have any water pressure above the second floor to any of the units. Plumbing company said it will be a few weeks before they can get a replacement.
• We continue to have power surges that could possibly damage the A/C units and appliances for the rooms.

 

[Sugarcubesea]

Resort is closed after Milton


www.vbhctimeshare.com
property status following Hurricane Milton as of 10/17/2024.

As previously mentioned, we sustained significant damage and will remain closed until Saturday, November 16th. Our team is diligently working on cleanup and repairs, but we still face several challenges:

• The pool, hot tub, and all decks on the Gulf side are currently non-operational.
• The Bayside pool and hot tub may be operational sooner, but it will not have a water heater or bubbler due to extensive flooding.
• The boat and fishing docks are without power and boat lifts are not operational.
• We are actively removing sand from the Gulfside decks and lawn area.
• The Gulfside pool and tiki area currently lack electricity.
• All fences, including the beach entrance, have been compromised, with missing
• panels at the pool and the entire fence on the seawall gone.
• On the Gulfside, we lost our water pump and currently we do not have any water pressure above the second floor to any of the units. Plumbing company said it will be a few weeks before they can get a replacement.
• We continue to have power surges that could possibly damage the A/C units and appliances for the rooms.

@OutAndAbout , Thank you for posting this, I have been following the Owners Facebook Page for updates and I so hope it will open in November so I can use my week 49 and 50 In December this year.