Resort at Cocoa Beach

[london]

Ebay prices and Double Balonies

We just bought a Pool B oceanfront on ebay this week. I saw RCB when I was in Cocoa Beach (Ocean Landings) over Thanksgiving. I was able to trade into RCB for Christmas with an ongoing search in II, but hardly ever see it with II interactive searches.

The price difference between Pool A and B are huge on ebay. Take the savings in price and put it in the bank and the interest could nearly pay your $200/year upgrade fee.

For exchanges, was the advice to request "highest floor that has 2 balconies"? Does that mean that some units on higher floors don't have 2 balconies?

We own 4 weeks at RCB, all purchased via Ebay. All are pool B weeks, and we just pay the upgrade fee of 200.00, if we want any 1-52 week.

We have two oceanfront units and two oceanview units. Some units have a double balcony and some have a single balcony only off the LR.

We paid anywhere from 1000 to 1500 for our weeks, including closing costs.

 

[bccash63]

I forgot to mention in my earlier post that the info I received from VRI with my resale purchase included some nice options I was unaware of. There is day use year long for up to 6 family members. For a $100 fee you can bank a week for a year or borrow a week. For a $75 fee you can split your week into seperate 3 and 4 day stays--just must be in the same calender year--I thought this was a very nice and unusual option for timesharing.

 

[hunkyleebo]

Wow! very kewl! does the 3 or 4 day have to be mid week or can they both be over a weekend?

 

[Judy]

When considering buying a timeshare on the beach in Central Florida, consider two things:

1. Hurricanes. Your MF will likely always be high and/or you should expect to receive special assessments to pay sky-high windstorm insurance rates and sky-high insurance deductables whenever a hurricane hits the area. You might want to ask management if they have money set aside to cover possible future hurricane damage.

2. If you're planning on exchanging, remember that not all red weeks are created equal. It's often too cold for the beach during winter in that part of Florida and during summer, not so many exchangers want to come to Florida beaches, except those on school vacation who are looking for a beach week to pair with a week at the parks.

 

[Teen]

We are at this moment staying in an oceanfront penthouse unit. We were told that you get the unit that RCI pairs you up with when the owner deposits his/her week and you take it. Great resort. We are loving it.

 

[cpalee]

WOW! You TUG'ers have provided a wealth of information about RCB. It is nice to have this resource available to help in the decision making process.

I do have some other questions about RCB that I have not seen answers to yet though.

First, is the pool heated? My family may visit week 52 and I understand that the ocean water may be too cool at that time. But if the pool is heated, that might be a major benefit to my family.

Second, I have read that it is advisable to ask for a high oceanfront floor in order to get a better view. How many floors are there? I am assuming that the penthouse units are on the top - 8th - floor. Is that correct?

Third, as I understand from reading the posts here, all weeks, except those belonging to the penthouse owners on the 8th floor, are floating weeks. And I have read that reservations can be made at 12 months out.

My question is this: is there any advantage to owning a particular deeded week? Does the owner of that week get preference over all others for his deeded week? Can that owner reserve their week BEFORE the 12 month period starts.

I would like to visit week 52 every year. Is there any way I can guarantee that I will get week 52 every year? Or is it simply first come first served for all owners?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Lee (from frigid and snowy Ohio)

 

[london]

Resort on Cocoa Beach

We are owners at RCB, and own three oceanfront weeks. That is the deeds reflect oceanfront units.

Owners will either own an oceanfront view or an oceanview (side ocean view).

If you own a week deeded in an oceanfront unit, you will then get an oceanfront unit for the week.

If you own a week deeded as an oceanview (side view) then you are assigned an ocean view unit.

You get the view that you purchased either new or resale.

We reserve our weeks 6 to 12 months out, and when the reservation confirmation comes in the mail, it will state oceanview or oceanfront.

The actual unit is assigned when you check in at the resort. You can request a higher floor, prior to arrival.

If you trade into the resort via RCI, you may get an oceanfront or a side view unit. The resort has the option for unit assignment.

Hope this helps.

 

[london]

Resort on Cocoa Beach

If you want week 52, you should purchase a timeshare that floats all 52 weeks. This is called pool "A". Pool B weeks only float 20-22, 36-45 and 48-50.

However pool "B" owners can pay an upgrade fee of 200.00 each year, and then choose any week of the year.

You can book earlier than 12 months, provided you pay your maintenance fee ahead for the next year.

A higher floor will have a nicer view. Floating units can be from the 2nd floor to the 7th floor.

The pool is heated all year round. There is also a 50 seat movie theater on site, with free movies everyday.

Units now have 42" flat screens in the living room. Internet wifi is free in the lobby and units via a box connection.

Maintenance fees are 760 to 780, but you get alot for your money.

 

[cpalee]

Thanks for all the information. It has helped answer some of my questions.

I still have a question regarding preference for an owners deeded week. Does an owner get preference for their own deeded week? I am not sure that I am asking the question in a way that makes sense.

If I own, say, week 52 then do I have first dibs on that week? I realize that the weeks are floating weeks - maybe I don't fully understand floating weeks. I am trying to determine if I should be concerned at all about which deeded week I purchase.

Some resorts have a window of time during which only the deeded owners can reserve their own deeded units during their deeded week. Others cannot reserve during that time. But once that window passes, then anyone can reserve.

I am just trying to better understand how all this works. It can be confusing to us newbies. I don't want to spend my money to buy a unit without a complete understanding.

 

[Jan&Ern]

Though we love this resort and have stayed there four times, I will caution everyone that you should not leave any valuables in your room. Our last stay was wonderful but the cleaning person on Wednesday stole my JC Penney card from my wallet (from my purse that was hidden under clothing in the closet). She did not take my cash or my Visa card, thank goodness. The security folks at JC Penney said who ever stole my card was a smart cookie since they didn't take a card or money that would have been immediately obvious. And then proceeded to a store that did not have video cameras monitoring it. Thankfully, the police were involved and my losses were completely covered by JC Penney. The detective that I worked with said that several other folks had also been victimized about the same time at this resort. There are no safes in the rooms to secure your valuables. So, take them with you and keep them near by at the pool or beach. We plan to return to RCB next October, this time I'll watch my wallet more closely! :annoyed: