Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

[LMOR]

What are club dues? I do not recall this charge in prior years. This charge appears on the owners fees and dues page in my account on the vacation club website.

 

[bazzap]

The annual Club Dues are only for “enrolled” weeks owners (and DC points owners) and for them they have always been there.
They include Interval membership.

 

[dougp26364]

What are club dues? I do not recall this charge in prior years. This charge appears on the owners fees and dues page in my account on the vacation club website.

Are you talking about the Florida Club dues? If so they’ve always been there. We’ve owned at Ocean Pointe since 2001 and have always been aware of its presence.

 

[dougp26364]

The annual Club Dues are only for “enrolled” weeks owners (and DC points owners) and for them they have always been there.
They include Interval membership.

That fee was billed separately by the Destinations Club program and not as part of the Ocean Pointe MF when we were strictly enrolled owners. Dues for the DC program are also due mid December before Ocean Pointe MF are due.

 

[dougp26364]

Visited Ocean Pointe in March. Went to a timeshare presentation at Oceana Palms while there. Now I have tried to trade my suite in Aruba for a week in November (4-20th) thru Interval International at either resort. So far no luck. I'm wondering if any of you who own float weeks< rather than points, are finding it more difficult to have a swap approved now that Marriott owns Interval International. I'm concerned that they would rather you buy points from them, as opposed to making a successful trade.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience, or from anyone who deposited one of those weeks into Interval International.
Thanks,
Jim

We’ve owned, and have been staying, at Ocean Pointe since 2001. Marriott badly missed the mark when they lined out their seasons at this resort. As silver season owners we’ve benefited from this because November and the first 2 weeks of December are included in silver season. November and December are very popular times in this area for these timeshares. We looked at Oceana Palms to purchase pre-construction, but MVC had corrected their seasons mistake and the cost of a week was far to high for my liking.

Since the DC, we have seen it become more difficult to get the check in date we wanted, but not necessarily the week. Ocean Pointe has traditional check in days of Thursday-Sunday. This year I couldn’t even book our entire 3 bedroom unit for any check in day the week we wanted to stay. Instead we had to lock off and, even then, only had the choice of Thursday or Sunday check in days. This was at the exact 12 month reservation window date, but not at midnight (or whatever time inventory is loaded).

This has prompted a change of plans for us. For 2022 we converted our Ocean Pointe week to points and booked Crystal Shores instead of Ocean Pointe. Our plans moving forward will be to convert to points and book 1 bedroom OF units. I have noticed that OF units can typically be booked easily at the 13 month booking window.

Because MVC owners can book using points, those reservations are going to be made with the intention of staying. Therefore if those plans change, those reservations will go back into the points pool for points owners to reserve. Prior to the DC, if plans changed owners either cancelled and rebooked or deposited with II if they needed to extend their usage time past the current year.

So yes, IMHO the points program has altered availability, especially for the months of November and December.

 

[bazzap]

That fee was billed separately by the Destinations Club program and not as part of the Ocean Pointe MF when we were strictly enrolled owners. Dues for the DC program are also due mid December before Ocean Pointe MF are due.

I wasn’t clear about the original question, as LMOR said “This charge appears on the owners fees and dues page in my account on the vacation club website.”
My Dues for the DC Programme are not due until 28th January though.

 

[Zrich]

We have been going to Ocean Pointe for spring break for over ten years. We only have one week each March that matches our grandkids school break and it gets nerve racking dialing Owner Services to get that week. I would guess this is familiar territory. Anyway this year our OP 3 bedroom for week 11 is a week off. We need 12. I've listed a Classified Ad to exchange. In the past when I had the wrong week, I've gone on Redweek to sell my week and buy the right one and I may do this again this year. If anyone has a better idea, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks much,

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

When visiting Ocean Pointe we often like to walk down to the Sailfish Marina on Palm Beach Shores for breakfast and sit outside to enjoy the view. Yesterday (12/28/2021) they announced they will no longer be serving breakfast and their new hours will be 11:30 am to 10:00 pm daily.

Apparently they are unable to find the staff to continue operating as in the past so they had to cut back. Another casualty of the changing times.......



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[happyguy]

the last post is Oct. 16. Where is everybody???

 

[pedro47]

When visiting Ocean Pointe we often like to walk down to the Sailfish Marina on Palm Beach Shores for breakfast and sit outside to enjoy the view. Yesterday (12/28/2021) they announced they will no longer be serving breakfast and their new hours will be 11:30 am to 10:00 pm daily.

Apparently they are unable to find the staff to continue operating as in the past so they had to cut back. Another casualty of the changing times.......



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We also liked eating breakfast at the Sailfsh Marina, just watching all the difference size boats leave the dock was very relaxing in the morning.

 

[dioxide45]

the last post is Oct. 16. Where is everybody???

Not sure what you mean. Plenty of posts here since October.

 

[pedro47]

Not sure what you mean. Plenty of posts here since October.

I stop counting posts after twenty (25) were posted after October 16, 2021.LOL

 

[Quilter]

We have been going to Ocean Pointe for spring break for over ten years. We only have one week each March that matches our grandkids school break and it gets nerve racking dialing Owner Services to get that week. I would guess this is familiar territory. Anyway this year our OP 3 bedroom for week 11 is a week off. We need 12. I've listed a Classified Ad to exchange. In the past when I had the wrong week, I've gone on Redweek to sell my week and buy the right one and I may do this again this year. If anyone has a better idea, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks much,

When you reserve, if the full 3 bedroom isn’t available do you get creative and look for a 2 bedroom and then a lock off. It’s something to consider.

Another thought is to befriend one of the multi week owners of 3 bedroom who regularly rent their weeks. Tell them the situation and they might regularly reserve the week you need as they have a better chance at early inventory. You could brainstorm some kind of exchange with them.

 

[Zrich]

Thanks for the good ideas. I am also looking at the 2 bedroom and lock off option. Also, although we are not multi OP owners, we do own a week at another Marriott property, which allows me to reserve at the 13 month window and that has worked several times. We just missed the date by a day or two this time. Bummer.

 

[Sean835]

Hi all, I’ve read that there is construction at the Ocean Pointe but when I called the staff indicated that construction was delayed and isn’t starting until much later this year. Has anyone who has recently been able to provide details? Thanks I’m advance.


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[dioxide45]

Hi all, I’ve read that there is construction at the Ocean Pointe but when I called the staff indicated that construction was delayed and isn’t starting until much later this year. Has anyone who has recently been able to provide details? Thanks I’m advance.


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That was the information provided to us at the Welcome Reception when we stayed there in late 2021. They plan to refurbish both Dolphin and Cobia buildings this year, Dolphin in the spring and Cobia in the fall.

 

[dgf15215]

We just returned from Ocean Point last week - I didn't see any signs of construction on the grounds at all on our morning walks or at Kingfish where we stay. The work on the inlet was getting started however, it was interesting to see them set up, to begin with, different barges coming and going and working late into the evening. We'll be back in a couple of weeks, it will be interesting to see the progress they make.

 

[PsuFrh]

We'll be there in 3 weeks and hope the construction, if there is any, will be at a minimum of disruption. The biggest problem is when they take over parking spaces with their trucks.

 

[dioxide45]

We'll be there in 3 weeks and hope the construction, if there is any, will be at a minimum of disruption. The biggest problem is when they take over parking spaces with their trucks.

I doubt you will see anything in 3 weeks. They won't take a building or floors out of commission during peak snowbird season. Word was that the first building will start renovation in the spring.

 

[TRAVELING FOOL]

Is there a difference between an oceanfront studio of a 2 bedroom and a 3 bedroom unit At Marriott Ocean Pointe?

 

[DIB]

The Oceanfront studio of a 2BR is exactly the same as the OF studio of a 3BR.

 

[DIB]

And to those curious, the Sailfish refurb was completed Before this high season started. We were in a 2BR for Super Bowl party last night. Very nice, very different seating and dining arrangements. Dolphin later year. Not sure of Cobia timing but after Dolphin.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

We also liked eating breakfast at the Sailfsh Marina, just watching all the difference size boats leave the dock was very relaxing in the morning.

In January, the Sailfish Marina closed during breakfast hours as they were unable to find wait staff. Great news! They have now reopened for breakfast, with a flat rate of $18.95 per person (which includes soda or coffee). You do have to wait on yourself as they have set up "Buffet Style" Breakfast tables along with a cook to make on site omelette requests while you wait. Apparently it must be far easier to hire a cook than finding waiters or waitresses! In any event, we tried it this morning and it was quite satisfactory and we plan to return. Hint; arrive hungry!

Also, if you don't know it, the Inlet is currently being dredged (deepened). The noise and lights are noticeable from the Kingfish Building, and this operation is ongoing 24 hours per day thru sometime in March or April. The Inlet is 35 feet deep and they plan to get it down to a 39 foot depth. The sand they remove is being placed onto Palm Beach (not Palm Beach Shores).



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[Quilter]

In January, the Sailfish Marina closed during breakfast hours as they were unable to find wait staff. Great news! They have now reopened for breakfast, with a flat rate of $18.95 per person (which includes soda or coffee). You do have to wait on yourself as they have set up "Buffet Style" Breakfast tables along with a cook to make on site omelette requests while you wait. Apparently it must be far easier to hire a cook than finding waiters or waitresses! In any event, we tried it this morning and it was quite satisfactory and we plan to return. Hint; arrive hungry!

Also, if you don't know it, the Inlet is currently being dredged (deepened). The noise and lights are noticeable from the Kingfish Building, and this operation is ongoing 24 hours per day thru sometime in March or April. The Inlet is 35 feet deep and they plan to get it down to a 39 foot depth. The sand they remove is being placed onto Palm Beach (not Palm Beach Shores).

It would be helpful if you would clarify what you mean by “noticable” noise and lights from the dredging. Seems like just the thought has made some anxious it will ruin their experience.

 

[Quilter]

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