Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

[Mary in Tennessee]

Glad to have just one place to check now that my OP Forum is part of TUG. We have used TUG fo 18+ years and often suggest to friends that they join.

 

[Quilter]

Welcome to the new TUGgers!

If you have any questions about TUG there are several links in the task bar on the top of every page to find help, learn the rules, and learn how to make the most of TUG. Feel free to ask anything - we're happy to help.

I do want to mention that the info you post to TUG can be scammed by bad actors who harvest bulletin board systems to target users for bad things (which in this forum usually means scam companies that take upfront fees and give false promises that they can get rid of your timeshare for you.) Harvesting doesn't happen here often and admin does what it can to prevent it, but you should know that it's not a requirement on TUG that you publish your names or other contact information in your posts. You're certainly welcome to do it but the warning is worth mentioning.

Thank you Sue. I copied and forwarded this to the Group.

 

[Quilter]

Good Morning,
Have a unit up for rent but received an email from VacationCandy. Anyone here have any experience with them? Actually kinda turned it down but now wondering if I should contact them.
Thanks

The last time I bought new Marriott Vacation/Destination Points (Feb 2020) the Marriott agent indicated that he often uses VacationCandy for his own properties. I have not gone further than that, however. If you do check it out, please post your findings here!
Jim Byrne

February was early in US Covid history. Repercussions from cancelled rentals really hit the fan in March.

I did a quick search using just the words "vacation candy" and came up with a number of threads for more details.

tatmtr7, you can experiment with the "Search" feature in the top right of the page.

 

[A2Holly]

I asked Brian if we could have a thread to replace the Yahoo group "Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners" https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OPnewsgroup/info which will be shut down on 12/15. He said there was no problem with this.

The Yahoo group for OP owners has been a terrific opportunity to develop a sense of "community" amongst the owners. Here's hoping that community continues and grows from this thread. Therefore, this is the beginning of a new chapter for Owners and visitors to Ocean Pointe. As the Marriott forum here on TUG encompasses a wide range of topics, this particular thread may simply incorporate popular topics on the OPnewsgroup, i.e., hurricane/storm warnings and damage, COA issues, social gatherings, personnel changes, loans/exchange of beach chairs, etc.

TUG has so much more to offer the Owners at OP than we could provide on the Yahoo website. To copy off a MI grocer's motto, it's "one stop shopping".

So please welcome and take advantage of this new thread.

Thank you for this Suzanne. I have registered and look forward to continuing with our newsgroup. Holly Seelig

 

[mm by the sea]

I asked Brian if we could have a thread to replace the Yahoo group "Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners" https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OPnewsgroup/info which will be shut down on 12/15. He said there was no problem with this.

The Yahoo group for OP owners has been a terrific opportunity to develop a sense of "community" amongst the owners. Here's hoping that community continues and grows from this thread. Therefore, this is the beginning of a new chapter for Owners and visitors to Ocean Pointe. As the Marriott forum here on TUG encompasses a wide range of topics, this particular thread may simply incorporate popular topics on the OPnewsgroup, i.e., hurricane/storm warnings and damage, COA issues, social gatherings, personnel changes, loans/exchange of beach chairs, etc.

TUG has so much more to offer the Owners at OP than we could provide on the Yahoo website. To copy off a MI grocer's motto, it's "one stop shopping".

So please welcome and take advantage of this new thread.

sounds great, thank you !

 

[Jeff7132]

sounds great, thank you !

not sure how to make post.
jeff7132

 

[Frayminic]

Hi. I own two u it’s at Ocean Pointe. Never knew about the yahoo group. Glad to find this group

 

[Quilter]

not sure how to make post.
jeff7132

Looks like you figured it out

 

[nannajay]

this is just a test to see if i’m in the group. moved from yahoo
will any of you be at OP in january/feb?
jeanette annunziata

 

[jstoeber]

Long time TUGGER, but now watching this thread (moving over from Yahoo group).

 

[popcorn]

Thanks for setting this up. Hoping to see our beloved OP soon. I am trying to rent my units on Red Week but no luck so far. Our arrival is uncertain because of COVID. The Canadian border is still closed.

 

[dioxide45]

Thanks for setting this up. Hoping to see our beloved OP soon. I am trying to rent my units on Red Week but no luck so far. Our arrival is uncertain because of COVID. The Canadian border is still closed.

You can still fly. Only the land border is closed. However, the 14 day quarantine is probably problematic upon return.

 

[PsuFrh]

Happy that Suzzanne got this group started. I hope it is as effective as the Yahoo group has been.
Florence Hoffritz
Malvern PA

 

[suzabelle]

Hi Florence, looks like we were able to join also. Take care. Brad and Sue

 

[janrow1]

Thank you Brian & Suzzanne....I am in.

 

[PsuFrh]

Hi Florence, looks like we were able to join also. Take care. Brad and Sue

Excellent. Hope all is well with both of you.

 

[TUGBrian]

also for those who wish to get the usual email notification when someone replies to the thread, click the WATCH link (WHEN LOGGED IN) at the top right hand corner:

 

[Luvtoride]

Hi all, glad I noticed this. I wasn't on the Yahoo group but I do view here regularly. I'm a long time Ocean Pointe owner with a 3 bedroom unit there. I have probably stayed there more than any other MVC resort I own at. I live in NJ, where Governor Murphy just advised residents NOT to travel out of state due to Covid 19 concerns here.
I hope we can all get back to traveling to our favorite resorts soon. Stay well, all!
Brian

 

[JerseyShoreBeachbum]

Thanks Suzzanne for your continual efforts and interest in helping Op owners staying informed n updated with Tug.

 

[larry gulick]

Very happy to see this. When we go to Ocean Pointe this coming June it will be our 14th or 15th year. Have never traded it, my wife and kids (who are now adults) would disown me. My brother and sister-in-laws also have a unit. We all go at the same time. The reason we go in June is it appears the humidity is not quite so bad, and the water is usually very clear. So each year we pack 10 or 12 beach chairs, 3 or 4 umbrellas, and a canopy for a fun week. We live in Florida, so we drive there from the Tampa area.
I don't post very much anymore, but I check Tugs 2 or 3 times per week. We don't have points, so nothing for me to post about concerning them. Way back I always remember reading several posts where people said buy a resort you like and to stay there. I took that advice and we have been very happy with it.































































very happy

 

[jzeman1]

Made the move from Yahoo. Thanks to Suzzanne for the work. Donna and I are hoping to make it down in March.

 

[SeekingOne]

this is just a test to see if i’m in the group. moved from yahoo
will any of you be at OP in january/feb?
jeanette annunziata

I plan to be there until January 10 or January 13 or maybe longer.
Debbie

 

[happyguy]

Glad to have just one place to check now that my OP Forum is part of TUG. We have used TUG fo 18+ years and often suggest to friends that they join.

how do you post in here???

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

how do you post in here???

You just have..... Congratulations!






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[JoanieB]

Thank you Sue. I copied and forwarded this to the Group.

Thank you Suzanne. I have figured out how to find the Marriott Ocean Pointe page. I am new to TUG so just feeling my way. Would we use this page to rent a week or would we pay the annual membership to become a TUG member and post the week on a rental and resort section?
Joan Muschiatti