Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

[Vacation fun]

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I agree hold tight ….

 

[MikeM132]

It is scheduled to be completed at the end of November.

That is usually what happens.

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So you're saying those fully funded reserves are typically voted down? Hence the proposed budget is not typically what is approved?

As above, yes. They always propose fully funded reserves at first (which makes it real high as reserves have to "catch up"). They are nearly always voted down. This is done pretty responsibly at Marriott, as fully funding reserves is not necessary. In Florida now, however, everyone has to fully fund structural stuff (since that condo fell down). Even Orlando at this point (shore properties were earlier). That was a big hit, but as you see nobody is getting gigantic assessments like you hear in the news. Marriott did not neglect stuff and still doesn't.

 

[MikeM132]

At Ocean Pointe now. The chair situation at the Sailfish/Dolphin Pool has been fine although the weather has not been great so that may be why. Spoke to someone who was here last week who said people were coming down early because chairs were tough to come by. They have put off the Parking lot construction until next year as they said it was too much going at the same time with the Pool construction which seems to be moving at a snail's pace.
Tennis courts are lined for Pickleball but pretty sure only available to Ocean Pointe guests.

We're there in mid January and it looks like as soon as they finish Cobia pool they start on Sailfish. So Sailfish is not crowded even with Cobia pool closed?

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

We're there in mid January and it looks like as soon as they finish Cobia pool they start on Sailfish. So Sailfish is not crowded even with Cobia pool closed?

Just to let you know, the Cobia-Pompano pool has been 100% completed and is up and usable for the last 10 days or so. The hot tubs @ that location are also up and running (as the Cobia hot tubs were also closed off while the pool was being worked on).

The Sailfish pool was more crowded than usual during this period but was still manageable. However, keep in mind that this occurred during the Silver Season so occupancy may not have been at maximum.

I am not sure when the Sailfish pool will be worked on but I doubt it will actually occur during the Platinum Season (but I could be wrong).













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[MikeM132]

Just to let you know, the Cobia-Pompano pool has been 100% completed and is up and usable for the last 10 days or so. The hot tubs @ that location are also up and running (as the Cobia hot tubs were also closed off while the pool was being worked on).

The Sailfish pool was more crowded than usual during this period but was still manageable. However, keep in mind that this occurred during the Silver Season so occupancy may not have been at maximum.

I am not sure when the Sailfish pool will be worked on but I doubt it will actually occur during the Platinum Season (but I could be wrong).













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Jan 1 to Feb 28th, I think. That's what that hub site says. Is that Platinum? I think so. We're there 1-10 to 1-24.

 

[dioxide45]

Jan 1 to Feb 28th, I think. That's what that hub site says. Is that Platinum? I think so. We're there 1-10 to 1-24.

Copied from the HUB

The Sailfish pool deck and pool will be renovated from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026

That does seem to be bleeding in to peak season for South Florida. I'm not sure why they didn't just start Sailfish pool renovations immediately following Cobia.

 

[Quilter]

Copied from the HUB

The Sailfish pool deck and pool will be renovated from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026

That does seem to be bleeding in to peak season for South Florida. I'm not sure why they didn't just start Sailfish pool renovations immediately following Cobia.

A lead staff member once told me that nobody wants repairs during their stay but someone has to endure it. In other words, deal with it the best you can.

 

[Quilter]

We just arrived last night. We have 2 beach chairs but we have another couple staying with us for 2 weeks. If anyone is leaving that has chairs to pass on I'd appreciate a PM. Thank you.

 

[Bunk]

I'm at Ocean Pointe now and am looking to get a massage. I'm thinking about Amrit (that's the place that blocks the afternoon sun from the Oceana Palms pool). Has anyone gone there. Or can you recommend another place? Thanks

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

I'm at Ocean Pointe now and am looking to get a massage. I'm thinking about Amrit (that's the place that blocks the afternoon sun from the Oceana Palms pool). Has anyone gone there. Or can you recommend another place? Thanks

Try the Palm Beach Shores Resort. It's a pink building very close to Johnny Longboats.

You'll save yourself a lot of money by staying away from Amrit.












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[Superchief]

The replacement reserves for Ocean Pointe are over $1,000, significantly higher than all other MVC resorts. There are similar ocean front resorts style (Grand Ocean, Barony) as well as other Florida resorts with the funded reserve requirements. Why are Ocean Pointe's reserve fees so much higher? As an owner, I think these are some of the contributing factors:

• Original construction quality (why did Kingfish roof need to be replaced prematurely?)
• Reserve funds being used for pet projects rather than held for their intended use
• GM's who focused more on satisfaction scores rather than concern for owner's cost
• Lack of close oversight by the boards
• MVC greed to maximize their 10% management fee

Owners already paid a significant special assessment for the roof replacement due to poor construction. Since MVC was responsible for managing the construction, I think they should have paid a greater portion of this expense. The excessive reserve requirements indicate that Ocean Pointe is being managed as well as other resorts. I will likely join the large group of owners who will be trying to get rid of this week because I can't afford the exorbitant MF's any more.