Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

[Quilter]

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

Orientation is different.
Sailfish, cobia, pompano 2 bedroom balcony faces north; 3 bedroom faces south

dolphin is opposite

In Kingfish the 3 bedrooms are on the East end, 2 bedrooms are on the corner and others face inlet

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

Noticeable Dredging Noise? I noticed it when they are dredging directly on the south side of Kingfish Building. You will hear it, and you will see it. When it moves further into the inlet then maybe not so much. The process is a constant moving target, so I would guess it really depends what one's tolerance of noise and disturbance is.

My personal feeling? Book the north side, or the east side of the Kingfish Building. Don't book the south side (which is considered Ocean Front View). Instead, book any of the other four buildings. Following this advice will totally eliminate any potential issues (especially if you have low tolerance for noise).


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[Quilter]

Noticeable Dredging Noise? I noticed it when they are dredging directly on the south side of Kingfish Building. You will hear it, and you will see it. When it moves further into the inlet then maybe not so much. The process is a constant moving target, so I would guess it really depends what one's tolerance of noise and disturbance is.

My personal feeling? Book the north side, or the east side of the Kingfish Building. Don't book the south side (which is considered Ocean Front View) or book any of the other four buildings. Following this advice will totally eliminate any potential issues (especially if you have low tolerance for noise).


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Were you in Kingfish? Did you find the dredging interesting or annoying?

Personally, (I've mentioned this before) we were in an inlet facing room during another dredging. I love those as you get such a long view with much interest, not just empty ocean or pitch black once the sun sets. Yes, we could hear the hum of the craft that does the dredging. It was interesting to watch. At night the hum could have been annoying and could have disturbed sleep if I had a mind to focus on it negatively. The lights of the boat were pretty at night.

 

[MIbeachgal]

As to the construction at Ocean Pointe... We attended the last several Tuesday Welcomes and the GM announced: As it stands currently, the Dolphin building would be undergoing its 20 year renovation in August, and the Cobia would start in late September/October through the end of November (weather and supply chain issues permitting). Hope this helps and reduces anxiety for those arriving in the next few months.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

Were you in Kingfish? Did you find the dredging interesting or annoying?

Personally, (I've mentioned this before) we were in an inlet facing room during another dredging. I love those as you get such a long view with much interest, not just empty ocean or pitch black once the sun sets. Yes, we could hear the hum of the craft that does the dredging. It was interesting to watch. At night the hum could have been annoying and could have disturbed sleep if I had a mind to focus on it negatively. The lights of the boat were pretty at night.

I found it annoying. As I say, each to their own.



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[DebbieF]

We split our unit up to go 2 weeks next year. I already had Thursday Feb. 9th check in for the first week. I tried today to get check in on Thursday, Feb. 16th but was only able to get Friday, the 17th. So, now we have to check out on the 16th and check back in on the 17th. Is there any other option to try to get that 2nd week check in for the 16th besides renting out our week and renting someone else's week? (if we could even find that)

 

[dioxide45]

We split our unit up to go 2 weeks next year. I already had Thursday Feb. 9th check in for the first week. I tried today to get check in on Thursday, Feb. 16th but was only able to get Friday, the 17th. So, now we have to check out on the 16th and check back in on the 17th. Is there any other option to try to get that 2nd week check in for the 16th besides renting out our week and renting someone else's week? (if we could even find that)

You could try a request first ongoing search in II. If it comes through, great, if it doesn't then you can keep your week and book a one night stay in a hotel to bridge the gap.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

We split our unit up to go 2 weeks next year. I already had Thursday Feb. 9th check in for the first week. I tried today to get check in on Thursday, Feb. 16th but was only able to get Friday, the 17th. So, now we have to check out on the 16th and check back in on the 17th. Is there any other option to try to get that 2nd week check in for the 16th besides renting out our week and renting someone else's week? (if we could even find that)

Another option would be to make a cash reservation or a Destination Pointe reservation for that one night in the same size unit that you will be staying in on Wednesday night the 15th.

As of noon today, there is availability of a studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom for Thursday night February 16th in 2023 when using Destination Points.

Using this scenario you will have an extra day's vacation on the back side. Maybe that could be a good thing for you?


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[DebbieF]

Another option would be to make a cash reservation or a Destination Pointe reservation for that one night in the same size unit that you will be staying in on Wednesday night the 15th. As of noon today, there is availability of a studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom for Thursday night February 16th in 2023 when using Destination Points. Using this scenario you will have an extra day's vacation on the back side. Maybe that could be a good thing for you? .

Another option would be to make a cash reservation or a Destination Pointe reservation for that one night in the same size unit that you will be staying in on Wednesday night the 15th. As of noon today, there is availability of a studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom for Thursday night February 16th in 2023 when using Destination Points. Using this scenario you will have an extra day's vacation on the back side. Maybe that could be a good thing for you? .

 

[tatmtr7]

Wondering if any changes in activities yet? Still having welcome meeting, wine and cheese get together etc. ?
Mask wearing still throughout resort? Any housekeeping changes?
Coming soon!

 

[DIB]

Place is packed this week. Some wear masks indoors or elevators, more and more do not. Seems full activities schedule. Don’t think welcoming meeting or wine and cheese.

 

[Vacation fun]

Place is packed this week. Some wear masks indoors or elevators, more and more do not. Seems full activities schedule. Don’t think welcoming meeting or wine and cheese.

We are here now Yes welcome meeting is happening and also Wine and Cheese events

 

[PsuFrh]

Good to know. We'll be there on Saturday.

 

[Penr0521]

we are looking for a [rental]
I know, it is almost impossible to get.

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[Zrich]

we are looking for a [rental]
I know, it is almost impossible to get.

Redweek will send you daily emails of new postings that you can watch. Once you join for a small fee, you can select any resort in the system and get the emails each morning. You may need to spend a little time finding this feature on the website, but it's there. Or call Redweek. Good luck.

 

[tatmtr7]

Redweek will send you daily emails of new postings that you can watch. Once you join for a small fee, you can select any resort in the system and get the emails each morning. You may need to spend a little time finding this feature on the website, but it's there. Or call Redweek. Good luck.

I use Redweek often but tried searching the site for morning emails with select resorts but having difficulty finding that feature! Suggestion as where to search?
Thanks

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

we are looking for a [rental]
I know, it is almost impossible to get.

This morning (3/6/22) there are currently two listings on Redweek for your time frame if you can live with either a One Bedroom or a Studio.



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[Quilter]

This morning (3/6/22) there are currently two listings on Redweek for your time frame if you can live with either a One Bedroom or a Studio.

One year we had 2 studios. We stayed in one and our high school/college children stayed in the other. Opposite ends of building but it worked in a pinch.

 

[dioxide45]

I use Redweek often but tried searching the site for morning emails with select resorts but having difficulty finding that feature! Suggestion as where to search?
Thanks

First you have to find the resort you want to get notifications on and scroll to the bottom of the section you want alerts for (rental or resales). Then you will see this;

 

[tatmtr7]

Thanks so much for your easy directions!

 

[jjluhman]

Checking in on Saturday. Anyone leaving that has items they would like to pass along?

 

[Rdub79]

Hey all, we have exchanged into Ocean Pointe for late august this year through II and wondering what kind of building/room we can expect. Is it possible to request a certain building? I do know the resort has the one building that is located kind of far away from the others, King Fisher I think? I don't think we would want that as we have kids and would like to be close to the large pool areas. Any suggestions on how to get a good room/building?

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

Hey all, we have exchanged into Ocean Pointe for late august this year through II and wondering what kind of building/room we can expect. Is it possible to request a certain building? I do know the resort has the one building that is located kind of far away from the others, King Fisher I think? I don't think we would want that as we have kids and would like to be close to the large pool areas. Any suggestions on how to get a good room/building?

Ask them to place you into Sailfish or Dolphin.........



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[Rdub79]

Ask them to place you into Sailfish or Dolphin.........



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Thank you, how far in advance can you make a room request? 7 days?

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

I would guess about three weeks out or so.



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