Official Secrets of OWNERS (please) Four Seasons Aviara Thread

[zentraveler]

Any Golfers out there ... here is a good Costco deal for La Costa ... a friend of mine told me ( and got us 1 )

https://www.costco.com/San-Diego-Golf-Package-Two-Rounds-eCertificate,-California.product.100491747.html

Last year I got a deal for Aviara with 2 low cos t replays ...fun to get a good deal on golf ...

GH

Greg, not a golfer, but glad to know that you, and others, still post here! Always happy to know what is current. Enjoy the golf!

 

[GregGH]

Hi to all
Surprised at what nice weeks are available for drawing to Costa Rica & Punta Mita this year - and even some ski weeks for Jackson Hole ( not so much for Vail ) ..good luck for all who enter the draw - our time at Punta Mita was sweet.

Image is our daughter & son-in-law enjoying sunset from plunge pool off the balcony at Punta Mita

 

[zentraveler]

Can anyone help me understand why these weeks (see below) are priced so low? I do know that there are various reasons why our weeks are less valuable and not more, and we did not get what we were promised when we bought 23 years ago (lots more lock off properties all over the world etc.) but we are still quite happy owning our gold week. This seems baffling to me so I wonder if there is something I don't know about plans for this property??



EXCLUSIVE OFFER, 2020 MAINTENANCE INCLUDED
FOR AVIARA OWNERS

Dear Owners,

We are pleased to announce an exclusive offer for Aviara Owners who are interested in adding to their ownership.
Only 25 Gold two-bedroom annual intervals are available at this special price. First use year is 2020.Maintenance fees for 2020 are included in this “all-in” package price.
This offering is available beginning Monday, October 28, 2019, only through the Association’s Designated Broker, TRI
$4,450 “all-in” package includes:
One Gold season two-bedroom annual interval

All standard closing costs (escrow, title insurance, recording, transfer fees)

2020 use week included (some intervals have reservations already in place)

Pay no maintenance fees until 2021 use year (due December 2020)

Four Seasons Club Exchange privileges transfer

 

[Bao Nguyen]

Hi everyone, I'm thinking adding Four Seasons. there are a few eBay listing for Gold season for $1. Any extra costs beside M/F? I'm not planning to sign up internval. Thanks

 

[GregGH]

Hi Everyone
Here at Aviara for a while -- we moved our normal Jan-March weeks for 2021 due to border closure and our habit of driving with our Golden --so we got here Thanksgiving week until late March -- joining up with our 2022 weeks. Look forward the major redo for the kitchen that is upcoming. Lots of tree removal going on now. On site Seasons restaurant has been good but CoVid has the spa closed ( no loss for me I love this weather here ...so does my Golden.

Greg

 

[vail]

Hi Everyone
Here at Aviara for a while -- we moved our normal Jan-March weeks for 2021 due to border closure and our habit of driving with our Golden --so we got here Thanksgiving week until late March -- joining up with our 2022 weeks. Look forward the major redo for the kitchen that is upcoming. Lots of tree removal going on now. On site Seasons restaurant has been good but CoVid has the spa closed ( no loss for me I love this weather here ...so does my Golden.

Greg

Complete kitchen replacement?

 

[GregGH]

Complete kitchen replacement?

That is what we were told ...

 

[TravelTime]

We were just at Four Seasons Aviara. We are owners. It was my first time visiting. I have always read on TUG about how beautiful the units are. Maybe I just had high expectations but the units looked like they needed a major overhaul. It did not look as well maintained as I expected on the inside. The kitchen was poorly stocked. I do not know what the kitchen looked like before but it looked like an average kitchen to me.

 

[GregGH]

We were just at Four Seasons Aviara. We are owners. It was my first time visiting. I have always read on TUG about how beautiful the units are. Maybe I just had high expectations but the units looked like they needed a major overhaul. It did not look as well maintained as I expected on the inside. The kitchen was poorly stocked. I do not know what the kitchen looked like before but it looked like an average kitchen to me.

Hi TravelTime. ... what. unit are you in ? I agree that the kitchen is due for the overhaul as I mentioned above - but for the overall condition of any unit - wow - I am surprised your unit doesn't impress you.

CoVid was the reason they took out a bunch of kitchen items -- just call to get what you need- they have a list but they have more items ... for example we need more scissors and pots. The one thing we have to get elsewhere are wine glasses that we 'like'. If there is anything you need - you just ask. Best example is one time we switched from Meadows to Summits as a test ... and the new bed was too hard ... a call and we had the softer bed delivered.

We are here in 2721 til end of March - call and drop by for a drink if you have time.

PS - think about scheduling your cleaning time daily - we see a lot of people with 'do not disturb' signs on doors ... just arrange the time you want to be out of the unit for your daily cleaning.

Greg

 

[TravelTime]

Hi TravelTime. ... what. unit are you in ? I agree that the kitchen is due for the overhaul as I mentioned above - but for the overall condition of any unit - wow - I am surprised your unit doesn't impress you.

CoVid was the reason they took out a bunch of kitchen items -- just call to get what you need- they have a list but they have more items ... for example we need more scissors and pots. The one thing we have to get elsewhere are wine glasses that we 'like'. If there is anything you need - you just ask. Best example is one time we switched from Meadows to Summits as a test ... and the new bed was too hard ... a call and we had the softer bed delivered.

We are here in 2721 til end of March - call and drop by for a drink if you have time.

PS - think about scheduling your cleaning time daily - we see a lot of people with 'do not disturb' signs on doors ... just arrange the time you want to be out of the unit for your daily cleaning.

Greg

Thank you for the invitation but we are not there now. We were only there for a week between Christmas and New Years.. We were in Meadows in the second building on the parking lot level. I can’t remember the room number. Thanks for letting me know you can request anything you need. We did request a few things and they brought it to us.

 

[GregGH]

Thank you for the invitation but we are not there now. We were only there for a week between Christmas and New Years.. We were in Meadows in the second building on the parking lot level. I can’t remember the room number. Thanks for letting me know you can request anything you need. We did request a few things and they brought it to us.

Hi

Weather between Christmas and News Years was terrible ... this area is so much better with the sunshine we have had since then. If interested you can log in to the Owners web site and read the BofD minutes and see the financial data - this is interesting. Hopefully CoVid is gone soon and things get back to more normal.

Greg

 

[otodd]

I believe the level of general maintenance continues to be very high, and there is no need for a significant overhaul.

I can confirm housekeeping is good about bringing a laundry basket of items when requested. Restocking the kitchens to their previous robust levels would be welcoming, when possible. The newer blender works great.

The service at Park Hyatt’s Pacific Point lounge bar was horrible. Has anyone experienced there, Ponto Lago or Ember/Rye? Service/food?

 

[zentraveler]

I believe the level of general maintenance continues to be very high, and there is no need for a significant overhaul.

I can confirm housekeeping is good about bringing a laundry basket of items when requested. Restocking the kitchens to their previous robust levels would be welcoming, when possible. The newer blender works great.

The service at Park Hyatt’s Pacific Point lounge bar was horrible. Has anyone experienced there, Ponto Lago or Ember/Rye? Service/food?

We own there also although because we have family in the area don't stay there very much. Have always found it top notch and the staff will get you anything you need. It is, indeed, such a sad change that the Parc Hyatt took over the Four Seasons Hotel. That was such a nice complex and worked so well.

 

[shoeslover05]

Hello all, I am new to this thread as I am considering buying at this location. I saw some at resale market here and they are listed low (naked deeds) however, the one with ”club privileges“ are varies from $1500-10k. I am not sure if the club privileges is worth the start up cost as the maintenance fee is pushing over $2500 a year already. Please help me understand the world of timeshare a bit. what is the best way to use this timeshare/trading strategy etc. We like that it is relatively close to where we live and the LO/short stay is very appealing and course the 5 stars accommodation. Any insight or feedback is greatly appreciate.

 

[otodd]

"LO/short stay" What is this?

 

[zentraveler]

"LO/short stay" What is this?

Lock off,= splitting the 2 BDRM so that you have essentially two weeks. Can then be used as a studio and 1BDRM. Short stay = less that a 1 week/7 day reservation.

 

[phillyflyer]

I personally think Aviara is a good buy if you plan on vacationing longer term as you get access to Elite Alliance, may win lottery, and can rent them fairly easily for maintenance fees. Would be great if they offerred some type of status with their hotels or some super discounted hotel stays.

 

[GregGH]

Here are photo's the 'demo' unit ( unit 16 ) - these are the 1 bedroom 'lock off studio' .... updates for all units start this fall at the Summit's. then down to the Meadows. No owners surcharge for this update. Looks sweet.

 

[GregGH]

here is the undated 3rd bathroom ( shower seen in the. mirror )

 

[GregGH]

here is the master bedroom for a 2 bedroom unit ....

 

[GregGH]

finally--living room - Kitchen pic's .... fro 2 bedroom unit

 

[alwysonvac]

Thanks for the update.

 

[Seamaster]

Hello, I'm also considering purchasing resale here. It looks like the deal is not for the summer weeks though and it is a stand alone one bedroom. My concern is I've read on this thread you need at least two in order to get weeks you want. Also, when renting it out, is the resort okay with that?

 

[GregGH]

Hi Seamaster. A couple of points ... I would not recommend buying a unit at Aviara if you want to rent out - for me that stress if not worth it. Yes the summer is very busy with many from Texas avoiding their hot weather - but most other times there is availability - be prompt on the 12 month time gets you want you need most often.

Have you stayed he previously? If not - why not rent for your first stay to see how this place fits your needs.

 

[PamelaD]

I am new here, so I hope I am posting in the right place. Thanks for the photos on the refurbished unit btw.

I am writing because I just read a notice on the myresidence site that the housekeeping fees have been increased as of July 1. Am I the last person to know this has changed? I was under the impression that we still had daily cleaning, one full clean per week (and never recall having to pay for a check out cleaning) as part of our HOA dues. Maybe I am misunderstanding - and I do have an email in to owner services.

https://www.myresidenceclub.com/def...1072691&ssid=0&qfilter=RSC22108&itemID=311837