Got it. Thanks. I will put in a request anyway (no preference) but lower my expectation. Is early June already too hot in the area? The availability for June 2025 is wide open.
Yeah the odds are low but I find the resort choice acounts for at least 80% of joy of a trip, especially with a wife and a kid. I hate to hear "crap why do I have to stay here for a week" from the other half even though I am a fairly easy-going person. BTW, we just stayed at DSV for Christmas for the first time, and everyone's like "wow" and it's the best trip ever, even though we got pre-warning from a friend that "Palm Springs is a boring place" (my guess now is they had to stay in a cramped hotel room 'cause they don't know anhything about TS).
We all get out of town in June. Not a good time to visit.
If you liked DSV (I own at DSV1, DSV2 and Shadow Ridge), you'll also like Marriott Canyon Villas. Even though I own in Marriott and get the M Preference, I find it nearly impossible to get MCV in March. I hope that you get MCV because you'll love it. I like it more than Four Seasons Troon.
Fantastic. Think I will agree with you even though I've never been to MCV. We all loved the magnificent JW next to DSV, inlcuding tons of activities for kids. We strided there every day for food as well. I think MVC has the same set-up.If you liked DSV (I own at DSV1, DSV2 and Shadow Ridge), you'll also like Marriott Canyon Villas. Even though I own in Marriott and get the M Preference, I find it nearly impossible to get MCV in March. I hope that you get MCV because you'll love it. I like it more than Four Seasons Troon.
In May we're going to Palm Springs for 2 weeks.
The only difference at MCV is that there is no shuttle to the JW Marriott hotel. They are also heavy on blackout dates. So if you go during peak seasons, you may not be able to use the facilities at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge. There is also a parking fee at the JW Desert Ridge, so you can't just drive over unless you are willing to pay for parking or valet. You can walk, but it is a bit of a chug.
Thanks. Good to know that Kierland works that way too, and also beats Four Seasons?
Westin Kierland's location cannot be beaten. You can walk to the hotel or to Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter. Great restaurants and shopping. Four Seasons Troon North is very remote, other than golfing on location, it is far away from everything.If March is so popular like everyone said, I might have better chance with Four Seasons since I don’t have any Marriott or Vistana preference, lol.Trading into Four Seasons Troon North in Scottsdale is near impossible in March, more impossible than trading into Kierland. It is as almost as difficult as winning the Mega Millions or Powerball.
Four Seasons is a rare sighting in II, except for the hot months in July and August. You won't find them in March. March weeks in Scottsdale rent for huge $ and owners don't deposit into II when they can rent out for double and triple their maintenance fees.
You just reminded me to take a look at rental. It's actually not that bad for MCV (different story for Four Seaons), plenty of supply for March this year and about the same as MF. Like these
This is probably your best option if you want Scottsdale in March.
I live in PHX.
Good input. I remeber like 12-15 years ago I visited Sedona during Memorial Day week, and felt chilly, and in summer, drove to Grand Canyan and never really felt that hot. Guess the tempature got inflation too.
We are heading to Sheraton Desert Oasis 3/8-3/15 for spring training and we are thinking that we are better off using Uber/Lyft to head to the stadiums, but we will check out the rates off airport. Thanks.