Ocean front 2 bed room Kaui Beach Villas listed for sale

[jacknsara]

... -How far out do you need to make reservations? at least what is your experience. ...

Aloha,
G and H building have pretty much equal proximity to the ocean.
F building is set back - perhaps almost twice as far (still close)
25% of PAHIO OF 2B2B are in F building. Rest are in G & H.
25% of PAHIO OF 1B2B are in G building. Rest are in F.
Early submittal of reservation request is more important for 1B2B than 2B2B. If you wait until points owners from other resorts can request (at 10 months?), then you are abandoning the reservation advantage of being an owner there.
Jack

 

[vacationtime1]

Here's a new listing on a one bedroom at KBV, claimed to be unit F3 which would be ocean front, but please do your own due diligence:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130262711713&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

The view from the OF units at this place is outstanding. Here is a map of the project:

http://www.beachvillaskauai.com/kbv_map2.html

 

[DaveNV]

Keeping in mind KBV units are floating, owning F3 doesn't mean you'd ever stay in it. I own F5, but for my stay there next month, I'm booked into G5. That has a much better ocean view.

The unit you get assigned is determined by which day you check in. If you own oceanview, you'll be assigned an oceanview. That's the only stipulation.

If the auction mentioned above for F3 is legit, it'd be worth looking into.

Good luck!

Dave

 

[tombo]

Keeping in mind KBV units are floating, owning F3 doesn't mean you'd ever stay in it. I own F5, but for my stay there next month, I'm booked into G5. That has a much better ocean view.

The unit you get assigned is determined by which day you check in. If you own oceanview, you'll be assigned an oceanview. That's the only stipulation.

If the auction mentioned above for F3 is legit, it'd be worth looking into.

Good luck!

Dave

Thanks for the clarification. For anyone who is not familiar with the way it works at KBV, if you don't own in bldgs f, g , or h (the oceanfront blgs) you can't reserve any week in blds f, g, or h. F is the least desirable view (IMO), but owning in F allows you to reserve the same kind of unit you own (ex. 1bed 1 bath, or 2 bed 2 bath) in bldg g or h based on availability. Reserving the week and unit you want is pretty easy at KBV if you can plan 12 months in advance.

 

[cdn_traveler]

deal too good to be true....

Well, sorry to report that we will not be proceeding with our closing of the 1 bedroom 2 bath ocean view unit that we had won on E-bay for $102. The story the seller is giving us is that the owner had many weeks at KBV, and is now not willing to part with the oceanview unit. The seller however, wants to switch us for a unit in building C. NO WAY is that going to happen. I asked for a refund, and we'll see if we get it back.
Dave is still the champ for lowest oceanfront unit at KBV.

susan

 

[DeniseM]

Well, sorry to report that we will not be proceeding with our closing of the 1 bedroom 2 bath ocean view unit that we had won on E-bay for $102. The story the seller is giving us is that the owner had many weeks at KBV, and is now not willing to part with the oceanview unit. The seller however, wants to switch us for a unit in building C. NO WAY is that going to happen. I asked for a refund, and we'll see if we get it back.
Dave is still the champ for lowest oceanfront unit at KBV.

susan

I would report them to ebay - that is fraud pure and simple.

No way would I take Bldg. C - there is no comparison. The resort is OK, but it's really being in an ocean view unit that makes it special.

 

[DaveNV]

Definitely report them to eBay. That is bait and switch, for sure. And it sounds like they just wanted to get a higher selling price for the unit. Not your fault you outbid everyone else.

I'd wager if your final bid was a thousand dollars or something, it'd magically sell just fine. If the seller had all those weeks at KBV and wanted a higher price for this one, they should have set an opening bid amount, or a reserve. I don't buy their story for a second.

Dave

 

[tombo]

This ebay sale that was listed today sure sounds a lot like the week that they didn't sell you. Check it and see. If it isn't the same week from the same seller, you can try for the record once again. If it is the same week time to notify e-bay. Don't buy anything at this resort but ocean front. Be patient and you will get an ocean front week for a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wyndham-HAWAII-...39:1|66:2|65:10|240:1309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[DaveNV]

Tom, I think it's a different unit. If I recall correctly, the previous one was F3. This says it's F1. And it's Annual use. Cool!

Makes me wish I needed another timeshare. But I've just sold my lagoon view KBV unit, and I'm all set for now.

Hope a TUGger gets this one. It's worth it!

Dave

 

[vacationtime1]

And another. Same seller as tombo's post; this one claims to be an eoy for F-14, another one bedroom ocean front unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200267008276&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010

 

[DaveNV]

Want more than a timeshare?

Just as a reality check, here's a link to look over. Unit F10 at KBV is for sale. Not as a timeshare, but the whole darn condo:

http://www.realtor.com/search/listi...ac1447d8bc8c535d&lid=1099147466&lsn=2&srcnt=2

Holey cow! Kind of makes that t/s an even better value, don't you think?

Dave

 

[cdn_traveler]

Yep, same seller...

Yes, it is the same seller. The deeded unit that we thought we had bought was for G5.
I also don't buy their story. Surprisingly, the two bedroom two bath unit that we won for $720 is closing with no problems. I did consider backing out of that deal because I don't really want to deal with this seller anymore. The way that they tried to bait and switch has now left me with a very bitter taste.
However, I'm still very much in love with the oceanfront units in KBV. Any suggestions on what I should do?

As to my request for a refund, there has been no reply yet.

 

[Zac495]

OK - this is the deal - you are all really blowing it! We don't want everyone else to know about OUR resort! Geez? Do I have to spell it out? :annoyed:

OK - here's the party line:
The PKBV is a horrible place and no one should buy there - you won't like it!
The swimming pool is the worst I've ever seen! (Sad but true!)
The fish pee in the ocean.
The beach is too sandy.
The ocean is too salty.
The couches are covered in a tropical print.
Men in Speedos stalk the beach.
The ocean makes too much noise at night.
The ducks poop on the lawn.
There are no elevators.
There is too much rum in the Mai Tais at the Hilton.
Stay home!

There will be a test...

:hysterical:

 

[LisaRex]

I would dispute the charges with my credit card company or PayPal, leave negative feedback for the seller, and refuse to do business with them in the future.

 

[vacationtime1]

Yes, it is the same seller. The deeded unit that we thought we had bought was for G5.
I also don't buy their story. Surprisingly, the two bedroom two bath unit that we won for $720 is closing with no problems. I did consider backing out of that deal because I don't really want to deal with this seller anymore. The way that they tried to bait and switch has now left me with a very bitter taste.
However, I'm still very much in love with the oceanfront units in KBV. Any suggestions on what I should do?

Dealing with dishonest people is painful. But at the end of the day you will own an awesome timeshare for which you will have paid less than $1,000 (even if you add in the missing refund on the unit they won't close).

Is the glass half empty or half full? You can enjoy cursing the seller for years while drinking umbrella drinks on your lanai overlooking the Pacific. You could even make that toast a tradition.

 

[linsj]

I won!

And another. Same seller as tombo's post; this one claims to be an eoy for F-14, another one bedroom ocean front unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200267008276&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010

I won this auction tonight for $3!!!! I've been watching for a 1 bedroom OF every other year for a while; missed one a few weeks ago. Now to see if the sale will go through.

 

[cdn_traveler]

Congratulations!

Wow, that is a great deal! Congratulations!

 

[DaveNV]

Holey cow! That's a great price! Now, get past ROFR, and I'll gladly hand you the crown!

Dave

 

[vacationtime1]

Don't be intimidated by any claims that the developer has a ROFR; see http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66341&highlight=kauai+beach+villas
where Dave defeated that claim.

Let us know what happens.

 

[GregGH]

Interesting thread

Is there one or more real estate sites that specializes/are active with KBV units ?

Greg

 

[DeniseM]

Interesting thread

Is there one or more real estate sites that specializes/are active with KBV units ?

Greg

There are always KBV units on ebay - you will pay more anywhere else.

 

[DaveNV]

Interesting thread

Is there one or more real estate sites that specializes/are active with KBV units ?

Greg

Greg, I don't know of any specific real estate companies selling KBV. As Denise says, check ebay if you want to buy a timeshare at KBV. That's where I bought both of my units, and it will be the lowest cost anywhere.

But if you want to buy an entire KBV unit as a condo, here's a link to an MLS listing on Realtor.com: http://www.realtor.com/search/listi...ac1447d8bc8c535d&lid=1099147466&lsn=2&srcnt=2

Dave

 

[jacknsara]

another ebay ocean front

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270311828006
ICN F1-49-E0)
is ocean front
End time: Dec-08-08 20:00:00 PST

 

[DeniseM]

Don't tempt me! :ignore:

 

[DaveNV]

Don't tempt me! :ignore:

But Denise, it's an ANNUAL week! You know you wanted another one.

And holey cow! I didn't notice it has a Buy It Now price of $98!!! Somebody stop me!

Dave