- Joined
- Nov 5, 2011
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- 387
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- Location
- NJ
- Resorts Owned
- Marriott Grande Ocean, Marriott Surfwatch, Marriott Manor Club Sequel
After a few years of renting and educating myself on timeshares, I finally decided to give it a try! I purchased resale a platinum week at Marriott Manor Club 2 bedroom lockoff. I decided to buy this one because my family likes Williamsburg and it is easily within driving distance. We have stayed at Manor Club and Greensprings. Manor Club was much nicer, hands down. I have rented many timeshares an I find Marriott Vacation Club overall to be superior to other non-Marriott rentals. Timeshares makes traveling with small children a much more pleasurable experience!
I chose Manor Club because we it is a place we enjoy and can drive to. it was also not too large of an outlay of money. If I find this works well for us I can always purchase another more expensive top trader beachfront later.
Under good advice here, I purchased a lock-off unit/platinum week. I have two small children so although we prefer staying in a two bedroom, a one bedroom is fine. In the future when the kids are older and move away, we may not need the two bedroom, so the lockoff may work better.
My first year use is 2013, so I have time to plan, which is where I can use some help.
Once my paperwork is completed, can I join Interval International right away? Would I be eligible for a 2012 Getaway if I see one I like? Is there a limit on Getaways allowed? My friend got me a Getaway last October at Cypress Harbour - it was awesome!
Second question is the lockoff. Assuming I can reserve a July or August week at Manor Club, would you recommend reserving unit as 2 bedroom or splitting the lock off? Do I need to reserve the same week for both units or can I pick 2 different weeks in the same platinum season? If so, can I reserve the first date at the 1 year mark an the 1 bedrrom at the same time or would I have to call back later to book the other unit? There would be a lockoff fee and one or two exchange fees depending if I use one week or trade both? In reality, how strong of a trader is the studio at Manor Club with a summer week? I know I will not see Aruba , Hawaii or summer beach week! Is it likely I could trade for a 1 bedroom for an October week in Florida, perhaps Orlando or other Florida destination if I deposit my week early in advance? I would prefer to stay at another Marriott. Do you think I would be better keeping the unit as a two bedroom and trying for a Getaway week for October instead? I am assuming once I reserve the unit as a two bedroom, it cannot be changed to a lockoff and vice versa?
On TUG, it has been stated that 2 bedroom Manor Club older section is nicer than the 2 bedroom Manor Club Sequal lockoff units. Members have reported being able to stay at the older section with their lockoff reservation. Any insight would be appreciated. Is it just luck or a request?
Last question (for now) is the golf included with Manor Club. What is included and what fees are there? I have never played golf before, but it is on my list of things to try. Can I rent clubs and get lessons at Manor Club? Any golfers out there have any advice about learning the game?
A BIG thanks to everyone at TUG for your years of advice!
I chose Manor Club because we it is a place we enjoy and can drive to. it was also not too large of an outlay of money. If I find this works well for us I can always purchase another more expensive top trader beachfront later.
Under good advice here, I purchased a lock-off unit/platinum week. I have two small children so although we prefer staying in a two bedroom, a one bedroom is fine. In the future when the kids are older and move away, we may not need the two bedroom, so the lockoff may work better.
My first year use is 2013, so I have time to plan, which is where I can use some help.
Once my paperwork is completed, can I join Interval International right away? Would I be eligible for a 2012 Getaway if I see one I like? Is there a limit on Getaways allowed? My friend got me a Getaway last October at Cypress Harbour - it was awesome!
Second question is the lockoff. Assuming I can reserve a July or August week at Manor Club, would you recommend reserving unit as 2 bedroom or splitting the lock off? Do I need to reserve the same week for both units or can I pick 2 different weeks in the same platinum season? If so, can I reserve the first date at the 1 year mark an the 1 bedrrom at the same time or would I have to call back later to book the other unit? There would be a lockoff fee and one or two exchange fees depending if I use one week or trade both? In reality, how strong of a trader is the studio at Manor Club with a summer week? I know I will not see Aruba , Hawaii or summer beach week! Is it likely I could trade for a 1 bedroom for an October week in Florida, perhaps Orlando or other Florida destination if I deposit my week early in advance? I would prefer to stay at another Marriott. Do you think I would be better keeping the unit as a two bedroom and trying for a Getaway week for October instead? I am assuming once I reserve the unit as a two bedroom, it cannot be changed to a lockoff and vice versa?
On TUG, it has been stated that 2 bedroom Manor Club older section is nicer than the 2 bedroom Manor Club Sequal lockoff units. Members have reported being able to stay at the older section with their lockoff reservation. Any insight would be appreciated. Is it just luck or a request?
Last question (for now) is the golf included with Manor Club. What is included and what fees are there? I have never played golf before, but it is on my list of things to try. Can I rent clubs and get lessons at Manor Club? Any golfers out there have any advice about learning the game?
A BIG thanks to everyone at TUG for your years of advice!