We'll be checking in this weekend and wondered if anyone has stayed here lately. The reviews are dubious...we just want a clean unit with good beds. Any recommendations on if we should request a special building/area? We have a 2 bdrm unit which will be plenty of space for us. Looking forward to some pool time, shopping and dining out. We'll check out the outlet mall and nearby restaurants. Also thinking about an Everglades tour/boat ride. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Stayed there last April, 2011. Found the units/grounds/pools to be well-maintained.
- Plenty of parking area (under units, as well outside);
- loads of activities planned weekly
- shuttle available to transport you to all activities throughout the compound
- welcome/orientation gathering (not a pushy activity to get you to purchase, but a well-planned get-to-know-staff/resort, etc)
- several pools available throughout the resort
- grills available
-patio/balcony outside
Bonaventure buildings (not screened, as is at a couple bldgs)
- located in an upscale residential area
- we stayed in
Egret bldg (
Heron bldg, is where lots of activities are centered around its pool).
- Not noisy as was reported in a review. (at least not in April, last year)
- did not rent a car, and had no trouble getting around town via resort-provided shuttle.
- lots of tours available for minimum cost
- restaurant on site is decent w/decent prices
- lots of restaurants will deliver to resort
- personally, I was not too impressed with the mall --others on trip spent lots
- Local grocery store prices are comparable to what I pay here in VA. (resort shuttle will deliver/pickup you)