In quarantine Marriott Maui

[luv_maui]

Day 3: can actually grab a picture of sunrise from 2nd bedroom lanai

 

[Fasttr]

Day 3: can actually grab a picture of sunrise from 2nd bedroom lanai

2 days down.....you are already 14.3% there!!!

 

[cyntravel]

I am so glad that you were able to go on your vacation.
You are making the best of the situation and we are delighted that you are sharing
your adventure with us.
I could quarantine there. It is so beautiful!!!!
Thanks for sharing your pictures and experiences.
Have a Blessed Time!

 

[rickandcindy23]

SO jealous. SO SO SO jealous! Are your kids with you, or the two of you only?

 

[LAX Mom]

Thanks for sharing your ocean view with the rest of us who are stuck at home! It really is a beautiful location. Day 15 will be here before you know it.
Just curious, what floor did they put you on?

 

[luv_maui]

SO jealous. SO SO SO jealous! Are your kids with you, or the two of you only?

Just 2 of us in a 2 br; oddly only needed a 1 br, but it was easier to piece all weeks in the 2 br then 1 br, using eplus, since we initially got the first 4 weeks in a 2br.

 

[luv_maui]

Thanks for sharing your ocean view with the rest of us who are stuck at home! It really is a beautiful location. Day 15 will be here before you know it.
Just curious, what floor did they put you on?

4th floor. Very thankful they did honor the 1st week designated code of OF, so just hoping we don’t have to move. Check-in person said currently slated to move week 4 because of designated view is not OF. But odd the codes for weeks 2& 3 weren’t initially OF, but later in bonvoy app they were changed to OF. Not sure why they were changed. My only speculation was that due to quarantine they wanted to keep us in same room, but not sure why they stopped after only 3 weeks. We’ll find out in 2 1/2 weeks.

 

[luv_maui]

Still working on keeping up the grounds

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[luv_maui]

4pm.

 

[luv_maui]

Day 3, 5:20pm, Just got a call on my cell. They tried calling my spouse but she ignored it since she didn’t recognize the number. Then they called my number and I picked it up since it was an 808 prefix, thinking maybe it was state checking up on us. And Sure enough, it was the Maui police, calling on behalf of Covid-19 hotline. He wanted to verify (my answers in parenthese) the purpose (vacation), check on health symptoms if any (none), asked if we understood the 14 day quarantine (I confirmed yes), check if we had food (yes, we had groceries delivered), and Then wished us a nice stay. I was respectful and answered all questions. It was a nice conversation, but not sure what would have happened if we hadn’t picked up. Their number is now in both our cells so we recognize it As “COVID-19 Hotline”

they left a voicemail on my spouse’s phone identifying themselves and asking us to call back to verify the information on the forms completed and verify we understood the quarantine. But, I forgot to mention the police officer said I could ignore the call to my wife - didn’t realize he meant the voicemail He had just left.

 

[luv_maui]

Also, just found 2 tiny ants on kitchen countertop. Very hard to see on dark green granite. we keep our counters relatively clean, so hopefully we don’t see a swarm of them.

 

[luv_maui]

Seems like each evening when I call to let them know I’ve placed a garbage bag just outside our door, the security person answers and takes the message. Tonight I requested more dishwasher tablets. They left the outside my door and then called to let me know they were there. I think today would have been our housekeeping day, if there was one. so just dishwashing tablets and pick up garbage. Not sure if we’ll request new bed sheets Or simply wash our own. Absolutely beautiful sunset view tonight. Last 2 pictures from Lanai vs first 2 from inside thru window

 

[haras]

Just 2 of us in a 2 br; oddly only needed a 1 br, but it was easier to piece all weeks in the 2 br then 1 br, using eplus, since we initially got the first 4 weeks in a 2br.

congratulations for making it there and thank you for sharing your trip with us. You were able to piece 7 consecutive weeks through interval exchange??? That is so so impressive. Do you mind sharing what you used to exchange? I own Marriott grand chateau and also a vistana that I’ve always had good look exchanging into Mko. I’ve never visited Maui yet and now I need to from your posts. Are you in the same room all 7 weeks? If you can, can you share photos of inside the unit? Thanks so much and enjoy your time there.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Thanks for allowing us to travel through your lanai views. Gorgeous!

As a silver lining, at least the salespeople won't be pestering you for a presentation.

 

[luv_maui]

congratulations for making it there and thank you for sharing your trip with us. You were able to piece 7 consecutive weeks through interval exchange??? That is so so impressive. Do you mind sharing what you used to exchange? I own Marriott grand chateau and also a vistana that I’ve always had good look exchanging into Mko. I’ve never visited Maui yet and now I need to from your posts. Are you in the same room all 7 weeks? If you can, can you share photos of inside the unit? Thanks so much and enjoy your time there.

In theory we will stay in same room, although we’ve only been assured same for first 3 weeks. Our view for week 4 changes, so if they needed the OF room they might move us, but hopefully not. We used Worldmark on flexchange (within 59 days of arrival) so basically 60% off had it been outside of 59 days before arrival. Each week cost us an equivalent of $300 in our maintenance fees + II exchange fees.

 

[luv_maui]

Thanks for allowing us to travel through your lanai views. Gorgeous!

As a silver lining, at least the salespeople won't be pestering you for a presentation.

Yes, not a single call. Only me calling front desk for whenever we need supplies, which has been prompt, with phone call notifying us it has been left outside our door, so we never see anyone.

 

[Steve Fatula]

Each week cost us an equivalent of $300 in our maintenance fees + II exchange fees.

Gee, I bet that was hard to swallow. My kind of trip!

 

[haras]

In theory we will stay in same room, although we’ve only been assured same for first 3 weeks. Our view for week 4 changes, so if they needed the OF room they might move us, but hopefully not. We used Worldmark on flexchange (within 59 days of arrival) so basically 60% off had it been outside of 59 days before arrival. Each week cost us an equivalent of $300 in our maintenance fees + II exchange fees.

Can I ask, have you owned worldmark for many years and have had success with similar exchanges? I've only owned hilton (2 contracts) a marriott (weeks contract) and two carlsbad seapointes which ive recently sold because it took me a good 4-5 years to truly understand timesharing and how exchanges work for the dynamic of my family. I also own a dvc but we only use that for aulani and would never exchange it. I've been looking to branch out to other timeshares with lower MF to accomplish what you're doing but i've been hesitant for fear of the unknown. Now you've peak my interest and i'll start researching worldmark. Thanks so much and enjoy your time in maui! sounds cheaper than what we'd pay for living at home.

 

[luv_maui]

In theory we will stay in same room, although we’ve only been assured same for first 3 weeks. Our view for week 4 changes, so if they needed the OF room they might move us, but hopefully not. We used Worldmark on flexchange (within 59 days of arrival) so basically 60% off had it been outside of 59 days before arrival. Each week cost us an equivalent of $300 in our maintenance fees + II exchange fees.

Gee, I bet that was hard to swallow. My kind of trip!

X7 it does add up. However, just couldn’t pass it up. But yes, can’t beat the price, even though I’m not getting full services on property, but full view!

 

[luv_maui]

Can I ask, have you owned worldmark for many years and have had success with similar exchanges? I've only owned hilton (2 contracts) a marriott (weeks contract) and two carlsbad seapointes which ive recently sold because it took me a good 4-5 years to truly understand timesharing and how exchanges work for the dynamic of my family. I also own a dvc but we only use that for aulani and would never exchange it. I've been looking to branch out to other timeshares with lower MF to accomplish what you're doing but i've been hesitant for fear of the unknown. Now you've peak my interest and i'll start researching worldmark. Thanks so much and enjoy your time in maui! sounds cheaper than what we'd pay for living at home.

We have owned Worldmark for over 15+ years. We’ve had success trading into many top resorts, Four Seasons, Westin’s, and Marriott’s. This 7 week trade was during a pandemic, so not normal obviously. But with ongoing searches, Worldmark has done well, except obviously it doesn’t have Vistana or Marriott preference, and we travel mostly off season. As with any timeshare, but where you want to go, trading is a bonus. But, we’ve enjoyed staying at WorldMark’s with strong west coast presence, good for us as Oregonians. Happy to discuss more details via PM if needed.

 

[luv_maui]

Day 4: continue to get my 10:01am email everyday to report in, answering 4 questions. How many ways can I take the same picture?

 

[TXTortoise]

Day 4: continue to get my 10:01am email everyday to report in, answering 4 questions. How many ways can I take the same picture?

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We’re comparing palm tree leaves to be sure you’re not cheating and reusing the same photo.

 

[silentg]

Not a bad place to Quarantine ... [Non-quarantine-related content deleted.] ... only a 2 week stay in, then they can go out and enjoy the place for another 5 weeks. I would have no trouble doing this. I enjoy the updates and look forward to seeing photos when you are out of Quarantine.

 

[luv_maui]

From our quarantined room. Sunset is just towards the right.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

FWIW...That view never gets old.

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