Opinions/Thoughts on Brewster Green?

[coachb]

Just learned moments ago that an OGS hit for Brewster Green on the Cape for next July. Was hoping to get some opinions from tuggers who have stayed there. I apologize in advance for not researching this thread just yet. Will do so tonight as I'm running to all day meetings.

TIA

 

[theo]

Lock it Up!

Just learned moments ago that an OGS hit for Brewster Green on the Cape for next July. Was hoping to get some opinions from tuggers who have stayed there. I apologize in advance for not researching this thread just yet. Will do so tonight as I'm running to all day meetings.

TIA

Snag it pronto and without any hesitation whatsoever --- it's a rare score!

I don't own there, never did, but we have stayed there and I am very familiar with the area, having lived year 'round on the lower Cape for a number of years in the past.
While Brewster Green is not on (or within walking distance of) any ocean beach (...so what?), it's still a great location for access to the (6) CCNS beaches, Chatham, Orleans and all the lower Cape towns, Cape Cod Rail Trail, various National Seashore walking trails, Nickerson State Park, a number of great restaurants, etc., etc., etc.

It is a very rare opportunity for you (or anyone else) to be able to "exchange" into Brewster Green in July. The rental value of such a week would have most owners renting out the week instead for big bucks, rather than just "depositing for exchange", if not using it themselves. Take it! You won't see such an opportunity again anytime soon.

 

[bobpark56]

We stayed there in May...loved it

We stayed there this past May and loved it. It's on our list of places to return to. There are special bonuses in the area if you like lobster, fried clams and oysters.

 

[SailBadtheSinner]

We own there, and I know someone will post ….. It is not on the beach or within walking distance of one.... so if beachfront is your be all and end all, look elsewhere. Otherwise by staying at BG, you'll have a spacious unit, centrally located for activities of the entire Cape, a full kitchen, and be in a residental neighborhood.

We love it there, and do not have a problem with it not being on the beach. BG is an excellent TS, and we look forward to our stay there.


SBtS

 

[coachb]

Snag it pronto and without any hesitation whatsoever --- it's a rare score!

I don't own there, never did, but we have stayed there and I am very familiar with the area, having lived year 'round on the lower Cape for a number of years in the past.
While Brewster Green is not on (or within walking distance of) any ocean beach (...so what?), it's still a great location for access to the (6) CCNS beaches, Chatham, Orleans and all the lower Cape towns, Cape Cod Rail Trail, various National Seashore walking trails, Nickerson State Park, a number of great restaurants, etc., etc., etc.

It is a very rare opportunity for you (or anyone else) to be able to "exchange" into Brewster Green in July. The rental value of such a week would have most owners renting out the week instead for big bucks, rather than just "depositing for exchange", if not using it themselves. Take it! You won't see such an opportunity again anytime soon.

Thanks for this. We're gonna grab it. Love the Cape and have had my eyes on BG for a while.

 

[silentg]

Snag it! That is an awesome resort, not that far from the beach. Is it a 2 or 3 bedroom? Either way, good deal. We stayed there in April had our 2 adult kids with us, we had a 2 bedroom and was plenty of room for all of us. Enjoy, great that you got a summer week!
Silentg

 

[SMHarman]

We own there, and I know someone will post ….. It is not on the beach or within walking distance of one.... so if beachfront is your be all and end all, look elsewhere. Otherwise by staying at BG, you'll have a spacious unit, centrally located for activities of the entire Cape, a full kitchen, and be in a residental neighborhood.

We love it there, and do not have a problem with it not being on the beach. BG is an excellent TS, and we look forward to our stay there.


SBtS

Because of the CCNS and the Atlantic dunes and the layout of the land there is not a lot of cape cod beachfront accommodations.

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[e.bram]

It is either on the beach or it is not! End of story. The only reason to go to the Cape!

 

[theo]

It is either on the beach or it is not! End of story. The only reason to go to the Cape!

... in your humble opinion, anyhow.

 

[SMHarman]

It is either on the beach or it is not! End of story. The only reason to go to the Cape!

Ponds
Lobsters
Bike trails
Provincetown
Wellfleet Harbor
Macs
Blackfish in Truro

Yep beaches are the only reason.

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[silentg]

I ll go if you don't!

 

[tonyg]

Took me a while to find the place. It's off beach on the bay side of the cape and a bit secluded. I would stay there if I had the opportunity as reports I have heard say it's a great place despite not being on the beach.

 

[silentg]

Mostly every timeshare I have stayed on the Cape is not on the Beach, we have stayed at Cape Winds, Briarwood, Cape Holiday, Sea Mist, and planning our first stay at Holly Tree in October. We visit family and friends who live in the area, we drive or walk to the beach. Sometimes it is too cold for the beach, but the Cape has a unique atmosphere and I have always loved it. Probabably because I have been going there since I was a child. We all have our favorite places to go. Brewster will be fun in July.
Silentg

 

[tonyg]

On the other hand, I mostly spend time at beachfront cape resorts, tho for the most part we go for food and spend little time on the beach. One of these days silent G and I will have to meet there.

 

[silentg]

It would be nice Tony!

 

[Glynda]

BG

Have stayed at Brewster Green that last two years and like it a lot. Location great for visiting most areas of the Cape. It's nothing fancy but comfortable and the two bedroom/two bath one level is roomy with a great layout. We are not beach people other than to view the water now and then and we can do plenty of that without staying on it. Glad you took it! I personally wouldn't want to go in July because of the traffic but hope you have a great time!

 

[e.bram]

If it doesn't make a difference why is oceanfront real estate so much more expensive than inland?(even 1 block off)

 

[tschwa2]

It does make a difference and if all things were equal and available most would chose ocean front. If the choice is to stay home or stay someplace 10 minute drive to the beach or go to Williamsburg or Orlando in July, I think 10 minutes drive to the beach in a nice area in the North Atlantic sounds pretty good.

One of my son's friend breaks out in hives when he is near sand. He would rather have a nice resort pool than to stay ocean front. My grandmother can't walk on the beach. She does like a nice handicap accessible room at a location with a boardwalk or accessible walking paths. I don't think there are places like that in the Cape so not an option for her.

I really like Ocean front/ocean views but I like all kinds of water views too. We had a lakefront cabin with a million stars during the meteor showers. Bay and Harbor views watching the boats come in and out can be relaxing too. On the other hand I have stayed at some great resorts with parking lot views and no water within walking distance- doesn't have to stop a great vacation.

 

[Joe33426]

We're at Brewster Green right now, stayed here last summer, and have mixed feelings about the resort.

Last year, we had a single floor two-bedroom unit that was good. Even though the unit was a bit dated, it was spacious and clean. This year, not so much. We're in a three-bedroom unit and it's just not the same experience. Things started off when I did my "security" check and found several windows without working locks. Looking around the unit, things are just not well cleaned or maintained. Some examples:

a) The master bedroom en suite bathroom door doesn't close because the door is so warped and the wrong size.

b) There is a wall air conditioner in the master bedroom from the 1970s

c) The wall safe doesn't fit our laptops (the width). We've nicknamed the safe "Al Capone" because it's so old

d) Several closets smell like urine because there is no a/c in the closest

e) A/C is not modern in other sections of the unit

f) Kitchen supplies are pretty nasty

g) Dirty light fixtures and walls with dust spirals and dead bugs

I'm going to stop but could probably go on and on, but the icing on the cake is the lack of Internet service. The resort has sub-standard Internet service and T-mobile is totally useless here, no cell service or Internet. Also, our Verizon phone has 1-bar and barely can make or receive calls. Our Verizon mifi hotspot is on 3G, but not really. It might say 3G, but we have problems with basic Internet stuff. Be prepared to be mostly off the grid out here.

We're on an RCI Points exchange this year, so I'm not sure if that's a different inventory than the RCI Weeks exchange we had last year. We have a June 2016 reservation and not sure what we're going to do.

As far as location, it's a perfect location for us. Went to Nauset Light Beach yesterday and it was great. My folks live in Orleans, just around the block. Many other family members live close by too. We'll probably keep the 2016 reservation, but will probably go back to VBRO or AirBnB in 2017.

 

[WinniWoman]

I can't see how a resort lets things go this far. Totally uncalled for! I would be complaining to mgmt. and asking to be moved! If they have a Facebook page I would be on it right now and I would also threaten to post on Trip Advisor. That should hopefully get their attention!

 

[theo]

Is Brewster Green still managed by VRI? If so, I'm genuinely surprised by Joe's observations. A face to face conversation with the manager while still there on site would seem to be in order, before (...maybe even instead of) taking pot shots on Trip Advisor, Facebook, etc. to complain anonymously after the fact via Internet channels.

First and foremost, on site personnel need to be made plainly aware of these issues --- promptly and by a current on site witness / occupant (IMnsHO, anyhow).

At this (peak use) time of year, there is almost certainly 100% occupancy at Brewster Green, so being moved to a different unit is unlikley to be an available option.
Management promptly tackling and resolving the observed issues however, is certainly a readily available option to address and correct the problems pronto.

 

[WinniWoman]

I would be on Facebook and Trip Advisor- WHILE I am there AND complain to mgr.now. Use all guns! I've done it before!

 

[silentg]

I would be on Facebook and Trip Advisor- WHILE I am there AND complain to mgr.now. Use all guns! I've done it before!

When I was there in April, we stayed in a 2 bedroom unit. They had a very rough winter weather wise and we're doing repairs on some of the Units, roofs, inside leaks etc, there were photos in the main office of the giant snow drifts all around the resort. The unit we were in was very nice, others were staying nearby but some units were not occupied because of the damage the winter storms caused. I would speak to the manager and get moved to a nicer unit, totally unacceptable for them to put you in that one.
Silentg

 

[e.bram]

We have been at Surfside in Falmouth this week. My wife said stove was a little dirty, everything else fine. I am sitting on the terrace now with a glass of white Merlot watch and listening the waves breaking on the beach and the sun setting. nothing could be better. This morning I was doing the same with a cup of coffee watching the sun rise.

 

[Glynda]

Problems at BG

I would definitely complain to the manager about the unit. We were in two bedroom one level units in May of 2014 and June of this year, 2015. We didn't have the problems Joe describes, though the coffee maker was past needing to be replaced. As for the wifi, we did not have problems. Also, my husband has T-Mobile and I have Verizon. Neither of us experienced problems while at Brewster Green. We were in the units at the back along the golf course in the same area as the office. We were on RCI weeks exchange.

So sorry this is happening to you, Joe!