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Maui Lahaina and Napili (MM1) - DC points availability

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Since Marriott claims to release half their DC inventory at 13 months and the other half at 12 months, what are my chances of getting a 1BR OV or OF room at 12 months out at Marriott MM1 for next February.

MOC OV is currently available, but MM1 is not. I am being told to wait for the 12 month release.
 

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It was available to me at 9 am on release day at 12 months. Work quickly.
 

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Just booked flights for Dec 2016...now lodging

[Looking at places via VRBO but thought of maybe looking into booking with DC Points.]

Although I enrolled into DC as part of my encore package, I have no points so I don't think I can search. (I've actually never used the DC either.) Am I able to have someone with extra points do the search and then rent points from them? Is there a chance the unit will no longer be there by the time points transfer over?

Thanks in advance for all replies.

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Although I enrolled into DC as part of my encore package, I have no points so I don't think I can search. (I've actually never used the DC either.) Am I able to have someone with extra points do the search and then rent points from them? Is there a chance the unit will no longer be there by the time points transfer over?

Thanks in advance for all replies.

You can't search DC availability unless you have Points but you can call Owner Services at any time and ask them to do the search for you. If you want to elect to convert Weeks to Points in order to book anything they find, the election and booking can be done during that same phone call.

The two Points rental websites that are most-used by TUGgers are linked in Post #3 of the DC Points FAQ on TUG. I'm sure at those sites you'll find DC Members who are happy to check availability for you and answer any questions you have. Some may also volunteer through this thread, so don't be surprised if you get Private Messages or emails offering to help.

Good luck!
 
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Since Marriott claims to release half their DC inventory at 13 months and the other half at 12 months, what are my chances of getting a 1BR OV or OF room at 12 months out at Marriott MM1 for next February.

MOC OV is currently available, but MM1 is not. I am being told to wait for the 12 month release.

I don't think they've ever said that they DO release "up to 50%" of DC availability at the 13-mos windows; what they (and the governing docs) say is that they CAN. Based on reports to TUG it's not unusual for high-demand intervals to not be available at the 13-mos windows but instead immediately when the 12-mos windows open. I would keep checking periodically until the 12-mos window opens but at that point, be on the ball.
 
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