Should I buy a Hyatt Resale

[ScoopKona]

We have ruled out Sunset Harbor. Being close to the action on Duval for 7 nights or however long we stay is not that high of importance to us.

Another question, in reviewing the resale listings is there any advantages of one over the other for Friday/Saturday/Sunday check-in, or is just personal preference?

Check in day is just personal preference. I like Friday check ins because you can get things done Friday afternoon/evening, and often on Saturday. All the best markets are usually closed on Sunday.

From the sounds of it, what you really want is Windward with a dock. (Doesn't exist.) Beach House is great. I own there. But the dock is "iffy." If you're coming for Lobster Mini Season, forget it. Most of the rest of the year, I'd call it "a coin flip."

Windward has the easiest parking situation and it's also the easiest for people who want to head to Old Town and then head back. South Roosevelt Boulevard is a lazy bike ride to the Southernmost point, and then up Whitehead St. to "where the action is." I much prefer getting from Old Town to Windward over Old Town to Beach House.

North Roosevelt is like cheese-gone-south -- just keeps getting worse with age. At the tail end of when I lived there, I'd take South Roosevelt or Flagler east, and then one of the handful of connecting streets to get me closest to my destination (which because of logistics was almost never Winn Dixie).

 

[Kal]

Thank you again for all the great input. I was not aware of dock availability at the Beach House. That will weigh into our decision. I was pricing transient slips at a few of the local marinas. The higher MF at Beach House compared to Windward Pt would be offset by not paying a private marina if a slip at the Hyatt is available.

Does anyone have experience on the first come first serve use of the dock, and calling ahead?
How does it work, any additional fees?

As for parking, those rates are reasonable for a week. As mentioned above, we live in So Florida so we will never be flying into Key West.
Coconut Pt and the Key West properties are the most convenient for us. Because we can drive, bringing our own bikes to get around the island is easy. We have experienced the nightmare parking and drivers firsthand so don't need the headache of that while on vacation.

We have ruled out Sunset Harbor. Being close to the action on Duval for 7 nights or however long we stay is not that high of importance to us.

Another question, in reviewing the resale listings is there any advantages of one over the other for Friday/Saturday/Sunday check-in, or is just personal preference?

Windward and the Beach House are only 2 BR. That takes away the option of saving points by staying in a 1 BR or Studio.

 

[SeaRay24]

Can anyone familiar with Windward Point let me know about the outdoor patios on the first floor units? I did a google image search and haven't found anything with a close up shot showing the first floor. They all highlight the higher floors.

Is there a full railing that prevents you from walking to pool deck or stopping someone from coming directly to your slider from the common area?
All units have outdoor dining table and chairs?
Doesn't appear that any unit is screened in regardless of floor?

Thank you.

 

[rdc]

Yes, enclosed balcony with surrounding plantings, but screens (at least since my last stay). Only Beach House has(had) screens.

 

[SunandFun83]

Your best approach is to buy a week at a resort where you would want to stay. And that should be during the general timeframe when you would want to be there. That gives you a full set of options. If all else fails, you can stay at your owned resort week.

You know Florida seasons and weather so that gives you a leg up. Now you need to do a deep dive on the 3 Key West properties. Take a look at your lifestyle as that will quickly narrow the choices. The Beach House is very good for young children while Sunset Harbor is not a kid friendly place. Old Town and Sunset Harbor is really perfect for restaurants, bars, shopping and adult things. Windward Pointe is "remote" and away from any kind of action. It's the newest of the three and the design is quite nice. A car would be important at Windward but parking in Old Town is a disaster.

The ball's in your court so check your pulse and come back with questions.

Standard advice is buy where you want to stay
Rent at each resort to learn what you like
Buy 2,200 points if you ever want internal exchange
Never trust a timeshare salesperson, never
80% of posts regarding Hyatt Portfolio Points are owners saying they were tricked, lied to and unhappy.
Orlando is not a place you use your Hyatt points. The place is drowning in excess timeshare inventory and Interval Getaways

Specific to Hyatt: Kal and Wendy are the most knowledgeable. 50% of owners are talking out of school. (ScoopKona says they are liars, I just warn you that 50% are not very smart or suffering from cognitive dissonance)

 

[SeaRay24]

Great Info. I am basically following that advice.
No desire to have a timeshare in Orlando. In the off chance we need a week, we will use the getaways or deposit points into Interval.

 

[4Reliefnow]

I have a Pinion Point week 16 (2,200 points) and Coconut weeks 7 and 8 listed for sale on TUG and Redweek

 

[Tucsonadventurer]

Florida timeshares are risky due to frequent hurricanes. We own Beach House and are paying around 2500 for 2200 pts. I much prefer our Pinion Point timeshares but if you think you will stay there often it may be worth it. We rarely stay where we own and never the week we own. We use most of our pts to exchange in Maui and occasionally Colorado for summers.

 

[AJCts411]

Depending on your detention of frequent, Hurricanes are not so frequent...

1. 1950: Hurricanes Easy and King passed west of the Dry Tortugas in the Lower Keys, with winds of 105 mph.
2. 1960: Hurricane Donna caused significant damage in Marathon, destroying several subdivisions.
3. 1965: Hurricane Betsy brought widespread flooding and debris to the Keys, blocking the U.S. 1 highway to the mainland.
4. 1992: Hurricane Andrew slammed North Key Largo, knocking out power lines and affecting the islands.
5. 1998: Hurricane Georges ripped through Cudjoe Key with a 10- to 12-foot storm surge, cutting off water and electricity and flooding hundreds of homes.
6. 2005: Hurricane Wilma prompted a mandatory evacuation of the Keys.
7. 2017: Hurricane Irma made landfall on Cudjoe Key, causing significant damage and power outages. The storm surge was estimated to be around 8 feet in the hardest-hit areas.

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[GTLINZ]

Depending on your detention of frequent, Hurricanes are not so frequent...

1. 1950: Hurricanes Easy and King passed west of the Dry Tortugas in the Lower Keys, with winds of 105 mph.
2. 1960: Hurricane Donna caused significant damage in Marathon, destroying several subdivisions.
3. 1965: Hurricane Betsy brought widespread flooding and debris to the Keys, blocking the U.S. 1 highway to the mainland.
4. 1992: Hurricane Andrew slammed North Key Largo, knocking out power lines and affecting the islands.
5. 1998: Hurricane Georges ripped through Cudjoe Key with a 10- to 12-foot storm surge, cutting off water and electricity and flooding hundreds of homes.
6. 2005: Hurricane Wilma prompted a mandatory evacuation of the Keys.
7. 2017: Hurricane Irma made landfall on Cudjoe Key, causing significant damage and power outages. The storm surge was estimated to be around 8 feet in the hardest-hit areas.

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Not sure why you are focusing on the Keys only.

I visit Coconut Plantation often and it was hit hard by Ian, and sustained damage from Helene and Milton. As soon as they got the beach opened after Ian, Helene and Milton helped make sure it as damaged again. I know Helene caused me to cancel a trip ilast Oct due to the storm surge causing pool and lazy river damage.

Florida has been getting mauled the last few years,

 

[AJCts411]

Not sure why you are focusing on the Keys only.

I visit Coconut Plantation often and it was hit hard by Ian, and sustained damage from Helene and Milton. As soon as they got the beach opened after Ian, Helene and Milton helped make sure it as damaged again. I know Helene caused me to cancel a trip ilast Oct due to the storm surge causing pool and lazy river damage.

Florida has been getting mauled the last few years,

Since it was posted Windward and Beach House...Key West.