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Royal Dunes DVC Trading Power

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I have been looking at purchasing a timeshare resale for over a year now because I want to make sure I make the correct decision. With the recent Disney change to RCI, I want to make sure I have trading power to get into DVC if I ever wanted to. Does anyone know how Royal Dunes in Hilton Head would trade into Disney? The unit I am looking at is a 3-bedroom, floating week.
 
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I have been looking at purchasing a timeshare resale for over a year now because I want to make sure I make the correct decision. With the recent Disney change to RCI, I want to make sure I have trading power to get into DVC if I ever wanted to. Does anyone know how Royal Dunes in Hilton Head would trade into Disney? The unit I am looking at is a 3-bedroom, floating week.
Royal Dunes is beautiful and the 3BR is great, I've stayed there several times, but to trade a 3BR for anything is a waste. Those are some hefty maintenance fees to put towards a pig in a poke. You didn't say when you owned, which for this property is quite important for trade power. If you own/reserve summer you certainly should be able to get whatever might be available in RCI from DVC.
 

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Actually, the maintenance fees are very reasonable for a three bedroom timeshare. I can't remember the exact amount, but they are in the $750 range (if you don't choose the golf and tennis package). Much cheaper than DVC or Marriott.

Royal Dunes is a very nice resort, and I'm a new owner there myself. There have been some remarkably good deals on the resort on eBay recently...including one auction that is going on right now.

Steve
 

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Royal Dunes is beautiful and the 3BR is great, I've stayed there several times, but to trade a 3BR for anything is a waste. Those are some hefty maintenance fees to put towards a pig in a poke. You didn't say when you owned, which for this property is quite important for trade power. If you own/reserve summer you certainly should be able to get whatever might be available in RCI from DVC.
I'm not sure about your response. I have not bought yet and would plan on using this resort as we have family living in the Hilton Head area. But, I would also like the option to trade into another RCI resort or DVC specifically so I am wondering, in your opinion, if Royal Dunes would be a good trader.
 
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Actually, the maintenance fees are very reasonable for a three bedroom timeshare. I can't remember the exact amount, but they are in the $750 range (if you don't choose the golf and tennis package). Much cheaper than DVC or Marriott.

Royal Dunes is a very nice resort, and I'm a new owner there myself. There have been some remarkably good deals on the resort on eBay recently...including one auction that is going on right now.

Steve
I agree. Looking into this area specifically, it is not unusual for maintenance fees to be over $1000. The particular sale I am looking at is $730. Have you stayed at the facility yet?
 

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I agree. Looking into this area specifically, it is not unusual for maintenance fees to be over $1000. The particular sale I am looking at is $730. Have you stayed at the facility yet?

I haven't stayed there yet, but it's in a great area. It's located right by Marriott's Barony Beach Club.

Steve
 

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Royal Dunes is an outstanding resort located on Port Royal Plantation. All the units have 3 bedrooms with a full kitchen and a diswasher. There are four (4) televisions in each unit. Plus, there is underground parking for guests. The beach is less than a 1/2 mile from the resort. You are near the Westin Hotel which offer an outstanding seafood buffet. Golf and tennis courses are in walking distance of this resort.
 

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We stayed there once several years ago and found the staff to be fantastic. We had a problem with our van and one of the maintenance men spent a lot of time helping us resolve it. We were very grateful. Everyone else seemed to be just as friendly.

Sheila
 
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