Marriott's Ocean Pointe Owners and Friends

[pedro47]

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[pedro47]

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[pedro47]

Thanks for the replies about the Kingfish.

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[dioxide45]

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[pedro47]

Thanks for your details about your OP stay. It does sound doable if proper precautions are taken by us and others. Not sure how much spacing there will be in March, but I'm thinking we'll go and take our chances.

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[pedro47]

Chairs were spaced out when we were there in September, but occupancy was not reduced. They were supposedly running 85% occupied during the week and 90 to 95% on weekends. Weekends were not the normal crowd. Many people smoking and vaping at the pool and security did not stop it. We were told it was the Miami crowd coming up to get out of the restrictions.

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[pedro47]

I called Ocean Pointe this morning and had a difficult time finding anyone who even knew about Wednesday's meeting. When I did , I was advised that there is no one there who can assist me until Monday. It would be interesting to know if I am the only one who has not received voting info.

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I have been given permission to relay the following from someone who recently visited Ocean Pointe for the annual Board meeting:

1 Masks are the LAW in Palm Beach Shores. Marriott requires them at all their properties. YOU MUST wear one except when social distancing at the pool or the beach. YOU MUST wear them in the gym while working out. NO EXCEPTIONS folks!

2 One person at a time in the elevators unless you are a family unit SHARING a unit. Patience required!

3 Occupancy is up -- 70-80% range. Most FL Marriott properties near/on beaches have occupancy in this range. Not so in Orlando, much lower. All of this could change at any time.

4 Take out food only at OP. Marketplace hours are limited. No newspapers in the buildings. No furniture in the lobby. No place to sit indoors. The Sailfish conference room and the teen room off the lobby are closed. These are MANAGEMENT, not Board, decisions.

5 The Activity Center is closed. Towels at the outdoor location. No housekeeping services. Use ZINGLE to get what you want.

6 Brian Vahey is our new Director of Operations. His first day was 11/9/20. Dennis Nau, our GM, is retiring on 12/31/20. No news on his replacement. Consider emailing/calling/writing either of these gentlemen to wish them well.

7 The Sailfish refurb is complete. It is lovely although some corrective measures are underway for the height of the dining room chairs and banquette. The timetable for completion is unclear. The Dolphin refurb is on schedule for fall 2021.

8 No group activities -- coffee, VINES, aquafit, stretch, bingo, etc.....

9 You will be getting information on the 2021 maintenance fees shortly via mail or e-mail.

10 Hank Reynders decided not to continue on the Board.

Our new Board member is Marty Kanter from the Chicago area. Welcome him 1/17/21when he arrives for several weeks.

11 During a conference call on 11/18/20 the Board will decide on officers for the coming year. Most likely (but not for certain), they will remain the same -- John Parker, VP; Mark Holzhauer, Secretary; Bob Sanford, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee; Marty Kanter, Director, and member of the Finance Committee; and Julie Parmegiani, President.

If things change and we are allowed to gather once again, we will hold MEET THE BOARD meetings in January to early April. Please don't count on this as COVID continues to rule our lives.

12 Finally, please remember your OP Board of Directors has the responsibility of approving the budget and overseeing FINANCIAL concerns only. We do not control/direct Marriott management decisions on gatherings, housekeeping, etc...

If you have issues, PLEASE deal with the management team at OP -- Dennis Nau, current GM; Brian Vahey, Director of Operations; or Suzanne Ngoon, Director of Rooms.

A few other things:

13 Most area restaurants are open and active. Many have covered outdoor seating.

14 COSTCO now sells gas. $1.83 regular when I was there. Otherwise gas is about $1.95 regular.

If you have questions about the resort, the management team can best answer them.

That was some outstanding information. Thanks for posting.

 

[flatiron]

Anyone know when our final 2021 maintenance will be posted and what percent of the "full reserve" it will include? I think they voted recently on this. Thanks!

 

[Quilter]

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[pegasis1234]

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.

not sure if this is working for me. Trying to figure it out. I am pegasis1234. Thanks, Brian

 

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[dioxide45]

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[TUGBrian]

oddly enough ill be staying at this resort during the 2nd week of december as dad is unable to make his usual trip! First time to this resort and looking forward to it with the family!

 

[Quilter]

oddly enough ill be staying at this resort during the 2nd week of december as dad is unable to make his usual trip! First time to this resort and looking forward to it with the family!

What a coincidence with this thread beginning this fall. I know it’s unreasonable to feel responsible for how you find the experience but strangely, as a multi week owner I do. Must be those quirky control issues .

I sure hope you have a grand time.

 

[TUGBrian]

dad visits there regularly as its a convenient spot from the villages...hes just unable to make it this year and invited us in his stead. he says that and the wyndham clearwater are easily his two favorites to visit these days.

 

[Quilter]

dad visits there regularly as its a convenient spot from the villages...hes just unable to make it this year and invited us in his stead. he says that and the wyndham clearwater are easily his two favorites to visit these days.

If pictures of the Wyndham in Clearwater are accurate that looks like a beautiful property. I grew up in Plant City and Clearwater was our “go to” beach. On the way home the family would stop at the Mullet Inn on the causeway for dinner.

 

[foretravel]

We are long time OP owners with an upcoming multi-week (deeded, not points) stay beginning February 6th, 2021. Usually our airfare from DTW to PBI is long booked by now but Covid concerns have caused us to hesitate. It has been at least ten years since we have not visited the resort in our Platinum season. At this late stage, what are our best options if we decide not to travel to the resort in February? I have a feeling renting the weeks on Tug or Redweek would not be very easy right now. Is Interval still a viable option? Can we still deposit the weeks there? Is redeeming the weeks at a Marriott resort later a challenge? There are surely others with similar concerns. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[dioxide45]

We are long time OP owners with an upcoming multi-week (deeded, not points) stay beginning February 6th, 2021. Usually our airfare from DTW to PBI is long booked by now but Covid concerns have caused us to hesitate. It has been at least ten years since we have not visited the resort in our Platinum season. At this late stage, what are our best options if we decide not to travel to the resort in February? I have a feeling renting the weeks on Tug or Redweek would not be very easy right now. Is Interval still a viable option? Can we still deposit the weeks there? Is redeeming the weeks later a nightmare? There are surely others with similar concerns. Thanks for your thoughts!

If you do deposit with II, make sure to do it outside of 59 days from February 6th. If you don't, your deposits will be restricted to Flexchange. Not sure if your weeks are enrolled in DC or not. Even if not, you may be able to lock off and deposit multiple weeks into II to get the most value. Almost any trade you get will be a down trade, but consider it best than losing the weeks.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

We are long time OP owners with an upcoming multi-week (deeded, not points) stay beginning February 6th, 2021. Usually our airfare from DTW to PBI is long booked by now but Covid concerns have caused us to hesitate. It has been at least ten years since we have not visited the resort in our Platinum season. At this late stage, what are our best options if we decide not to travel to the resort in February? I have a feeling renting the weeks on Tug or Redweek would not be very easy right now. Is Interval still a viable option? Can we still deposit the weeks there? Is redeeming the weeks at a Marriott resort later a challenge? There are surely others with similar concerns. Thanks for your thoughts!

Covid is a serious concern so I don't blame you for your hesitancy to travel anywhere. An alternative to flying is to drive in your own car (which is a pain in the neck), however it does get you there without the need to rent a car.

The advantages of OP during the Platinum season is of course the weather. A majority of Platinum owners are from colder climates, so the temperatures are a relief, and no need to deal with snow and ice.

So, the question really becomes "do I stay at home and keep a low profile" or "do I go where I own winter property and keep a low profile there instead" ? Everyone needs to come to their own conclusion as to what to do, and how to handle this terrible situation that the world has been placed in.

I am heading to OP, plan to spend a lot of time on the balcony, use take out menus, keep social distancing, and take daily walks around the island (hopefully no jacket will be needed). An effective vaccine is said to be around the corner and maybe we won't need to deal with these issues in 2022.

Interval International is alive and well, and does offer at least some type of alternative to occupying or renting your ownership weeks.



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[Swimmer Girl]

We are long time OP owners with an upcoming multi-week (deeded, not points) stay beginning February 6th, 2021. Usually our airfare from DTW to PBI is long booked by now but Covid concerns have caused us to hesitate. It has been at least ten years since we have not visited the resort in our Platinum season. At this late stage, what are our best options if we decide not to travel to the resort in February? I have a feeling renting the weeks on Tug or Redweek would not be very easy right now. Is Interval still a viable option? Can we still deposit the weeks there? Is redeeming the weeks at a Marriott resort later a challenge? There are surely others with similar concerns. Thanks for your thoughts!

We have flown out of DTW to OP 3 times since Memorial Week on Delta with no problems. I personally feel that flying is safer than going to the grocery store. Everyone wears a mask and no one sits next to you on the plane. Delta has left the middle seat empty on all planes until the end of March. Delta cleans the planes excellently and they give you wipes to wipe down your area also. No cold drinks, just a clear bag with a small bottle of water, several snacks and hand sanitizer. We have several more weeks coming up that we are going to flying Delta out of DTW to PBI and rent a car from National. They clean their cars very well. We have had no problems.

 

[foretravel]

We have flown out of DTW to OP 3 times since Memorial Week on Delta with no problems...

Thanks for the encouragement re Delta and National. We typically fly often for work and play but not in 2020. Palm Beach Shores is a lot more attractive than Michigan in February. We will watch for you in the Executive Aisle and at the beach