Old Key West through Interval International

[danjoan14]

Hoping my changes are good to exchange my MVC points to land a 2-bedroom unit at Old Key West for the end of September. I put a search in with II. So far only availability for August is showing in their inventory. Keeping my fingers crossed with a lot of pixie dust!!! I do have a bounce back week booked with free dining for the week at Pop Century as a backup but would really prefer the 2-bedroom at Old Key West.

 

[ljmiii]

Hoping my changes are good to exchange my MVC points to land a 2-bedroom unit at Old Key West…

1BR at OKW is a reasonable expectation. 2BR may be something of a stretch.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

I just came back from a 2 bedroom stay at OKW the week after (and including) Easter Sunday. Traded the master suite side of a 1 bedroom MGC for it. In September it’s definitely possible if OP has a decent trader.

 

[rickandcindy23]

Hoping my changes are good to exchange my MVC points to land a 2-bedroom unit at Old Key West for the end of September. I put a search in with II. So far only availability for August is showing in their inventory. Keeping my fingers crossed with a lot of pixie dust!!! I do have a bounce back week booked with free dining for the week at Pop Century as a backup but would really prefer the 2-bedroom at Old Key West.

How many rooms at Pop Century, if you need a 2 bedroom at OKW?

 

[bnoble]

The problem with the end of September is that, the later you get, the more internal demand there is---the weather is starting to break, and the points are low.

If I was looking for a 2BR around then, I would not be picky---add Saratoga as well.

 

[danjoan14]

Thanks for the replies. I'm trading my MVC points. I have only one room at Pop Century, so the 2 bedroom will be gret to have the additional space and private sleeping. Plus my points are going to expire the end of this year, so I rather use them then lose them. I was thinking about adding Saratoga on as well. I spoke with a rep at II today, and she thinks I have a good chance of getting my request. She said that they have been seeing a lot of availability with the Disney resorts than usually.

 

[Pennytx]

May I ask
How many points do you think it will cost for the week?

 

[danjoan14]

I've seen the 2-bedroom for 3000 MVC points in August. Thinking it should be around that number.

 

[Pennytx]

Perfect
Thanks

 

[noreenkate]

Considering September is completely open there is a decent chance some 2 bedrooms will be deposited.

 

[danjoan14]

Thank you for the encouragement. Makes me feel better about my chances.

 

[danjoan14]

This morning, my week was showing in the inventory in II. I grabbed the week. It was also a 2-bedroom unit which is what I wanted. Doing the happy dance with some pixie dust!

 

[Inhislove]

Excited for you!!! Which resort? We love both SSR and OKW for different reasons. Two bedrooms feel so luxurious

 

[danjoan14]

Excited for you!!! Which resort? We love both SSR and OKW for different reasons. Two bedrooms feel so luxurious

It’s OKW. Forgot to put that in my post. That was my first choice. Was really happy to see the 2-bedroom unit available.

 

[Pennytx]

Congrats

 

[SDawn]

It’s OKW. Forgot to put that in my post. That was my first choice. Was really happy to see the 2-bedroom unit available.

The 2 bedrooms at OKW are huge. You'll love it!

 

[danjoan14]

Awesome, thank you so much. I'm so excited. Start the countdown!! I know I may have to contact Disney for the confirmation so they can add it to MDE.

 

[DouginSC]

It’s OKW. Forgot to put that in my post. That was my first choice. Was really happy to see the 2-bedroom unit available.

That is awesome! Wish I could trade with Interval International to get DVC. Stuck with RCI...

 

[rickandcindy23]

That is awesome! Wish I could trade with Interval International to get DVC. Stuck with RCI...

So sell your Grand Palms and buy an II trader.

We used to own 5 Presidential Villas at Grand Palms. At first we received 102 TPU's for our 3 bedroom lockoff (locked into two sides of the lockoff, 2 bedroom and hotel side). Then it kept going down, until it went down to 56 TPU's. Well, that was a big drop, so I started to sell my weeks. Finally sold the last one two months ago. I didn't give them away, actually sold for $2,000 each, mostly to people who already owned. The pool area is very nice. Redweek ads work, eventually.

Took about 2 years to get rid of the last one, so it's not easy to sell. BUT, I have been renting to one gentleman for about five years now, and he is going to be sad that I cannot get him a week for 2026. I tried to get him to buy it, but his wife was negative on the idea. He paid $300 over my cost each year to rent the week. He shoulda bought it. Some people are so negative on timeshare, they really cannot see the truth over the lies they hear.

 

[AnnaS]

Nice! Congratulations!

 

[DouginSC]

So sell your Grand Palms and buy an II trader.

We used to own 5 Presidential Villas at Grand Palms. At first we received 102 TPU's for our 3 bedroom lockoff (locked into two sides of the lockoff, 2 bedroom and hotel side). Then it kept going down, until it went down to 56 TPU's. Well, that was a big drop, so I started to sell my weeks. Finally sold the last one two months ago. I didn't give them away, actually sold for $2,000 each, mostly to people who already owned. The pool area is very nice. Redweek ads work, eventually.

Took about 2 years to get rid of the last one, so it's not easy to sell. BUT, I have been renting to one gentleman for about five years now, and he is going to be sad that I cannot get him a week for 2026. I tried to get him to buy it, but his wife was negative on the idea. He paid $300 over my cost each year to rent the week. He shoulda bought it. Some people are so negative on timeshare, they really cannot see the truth over the lies they hear.

Not sure my wife would be a big fan of selling since it's been paid off for so long. And we do typically like staying at Grand Palms when it's our time. I would be interested in renting the week on occasion though since we're considering banking and looking to trade next year. I'm just not too privy to the process.

 

[rickandcindy23]

Not sure my wife would be a big fan of selling since it's been paid off for so long. And we do typically like staying at Grand Palms when it's our time. I would be interested in renting the week on occasion though since we're considering banking and looking to trade next year. I'm just not too privy to the process.

Well, I have a renter that is going to be devastated when he finds out I sold my last week. I offered it to him many times, but his wife didn't want to commit to it. He always rents the full 3 bed. I don't make a bunch off of the weeks, but I made enough to keep me satisfied with the ownership.

There is a contract on TUG, by Yvonne, and it's a great contract, easy to fill in the blanks, outlines all of the steps to pay, rules of timeshare that fit just about every timeshare out there.

If you travel more than one week a year, consider a good trader for II.

Ironically, I just received notice that the week is now in my buyer's name. Last ownership with Grand Palms. I am thrilled to be done with that and some others we have given away and sold.

I hope to someday only have a few timeshares.

 

[Huskerpaul]

I hope to someday only have a few timeshares.

Do you count your 1,000 points at Old Key West as one timeshare?