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[LisaRex]

Thank you Denise. I do know that OFD units have side facing balconies, not oceanfront facing ones like those on the north side. So although the smaller OFD units qualify as oceanfront, their balconies do not, in my opinion.

Acc to this diagram, deluxe units have two balconies -- the 1 bdrm side faces the ocean, and the studio side faces the interior.

http://www.starwoodvacationnetwork.com/the-westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas/villas/

I owned OF at WKORV-N and wasn't personally ever assigned a bad view. But other Tuggers were. If you look at the map below, Starwood assigned OF to all of building 8 and all the way to villas 15/16.

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77373

Below are the OF views on the south side, all of which directly face the ocean. Of course, there are much fewer OF units, and the first couple of floors may not give you as good a view as an upper floor on the north side. Also, since they have such a limited number, you may have difficulty getting the week you want.

I think potential buyers should look at both maps, understand the differences between the two sides (not just the view, but everything) and make an informed decision.

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77371

 

[work2travel]

To each his/her own

 

[LisaH]

We were in 5313/5314 a couple of weeks ago. The view was simply amazing...

 

[DavidnRobin]

Thank you Denise. I do know that OFD units have side facing balconies, not oceanfront facing ones like those on the north side. So although the smaller OFD units qualify as oceanfront, their balconies do not, in my opinion.

What?! The OFD 1bd side has a balcony of about 8.5ftx25ft facing the water - plus panorama view. The studio has a 90sqft balcony that is first on sides of the buildings and has great views of ocean down either beach - doesn't directly face ocean (but that is true of north for most). Look at photos (posted) and room layouts... The deluxe and premium are listed... and plenty of photos available.

 

[Ken555]

What?! The OFD 1bd side has a balcony of about 8.5ftx25ft facing the water - plus panorama view. The studio has a 90sqft balcony that is first on sides of the buildings and has great views of ocean down either beach - doesn't directly face ocean (but that is true of north for most). Look at photos (posted) and room layouts... The deluxe and premium are listed... and plenty of photos available.

The earlier post must have been referring to the OFD studio units. In all other respects the south ocean front unit, IMO, are superior to the north in almost every objective standard. That said, I'll take a south OFD studio any day...

 

[DavidnRobin]

The earlier post must have been referring to the OFD studio units. In all other respects the south ocean front unit, IMO, are superior to the north in almost every objective standard. That said, I'll take a south OFD studio any day...

After I saw the poster - I regretted sending.

Equal parts mango, pineapple, papaya, orange fruit juices - squeeze 1/2 lime, 1/2 lemon, Cruzan Rum Mango, Light, and Dark to taste - store in pitcher until cold. Overload glass with ice - splash of soda water.

Then attend Owners Update - and make out like teenagers...

I need to move to the tropics - aches disappear like magic.
FIRE time.

 

[DavidnRobin]

OFD Studio - a picture is worth a thousand words...
Somewhat old photo - trees have been cut back since, B3, looking south, 3rd/4th floor (iirc)

Looking from lanai...

View looking north from 5th floor B3 OFD studio lanai

and...

 

[work2travel]

One only needs to see a couple of pictures of building 2 and 3 from the side to determine for himself/herself if ocean-side OFD studio balconies (with ocean view) should be classified as oceanfront.

 

[YYJMSP]

Then attend Owners Update - and make out like teenagers...

You made out at the update? Never thought of doing that, would make the hour go by so much faster... :whoopie:

 

[LisaRex]

One only needs to see a couple of pictures of building 2 and 3 from the side to determine for himself/herself if ocean-side OFD studio balconies (with ocean view) should be classified as oceanfront.

Per Nell, here are the view designations for WKORV. A link to the map is below.

In B2 & B3: OF units are 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 The rest are OV
In B4: Units 03, 05, 07, 09, 11 are OV I'm not sure of the designation for units 00, 01, 13 The rest are IV.

In B2 & B3:Units 26, 27, 28, 29 are the OF Dlx. (studios have real balconies) All OF studios have balconies
In B4: Units 03, 05 are OV Dlx. Units 02, 04, 18, 19, 20, 21 are IV Dlx.

And here is the map.

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showpost.php?p=564349&postcount=13

We don't really have to agree on what is the superior view because it's somewhat subjective.

 

[LisaRex]

And here are some photos which I hope will illustrate the difference between the 2 sides.

http://wkorvn.shutterfly.com/

 

[PamMo]

We're getting ready for our summer trip to WKORVN, and will be using both of our OF villas. I got through at exactly 9AM a year out to get these reservations, so hopefully we'll get great OF views this year. I've been given mid-level end units (#5X1516) a couple of times (I called at 9AM, but had long waits on hold), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's my turn to get high floor, true oceanfront villas this time! Is there any way to increase my odds of getting #5X03-06 or 8X07-10?

Also, do the coffee makers at the resort use paper filters? Thanks!

 

[jarta]

Is there any way to increase my odds of getting #5X03-06 or 8X07-10?

PamMo, ... With the Ultra Premium Fixed OF weeks at WKORV and WKORVN (and the weeks Starwood kept for itself which are not in the rental pool) and are first in line for reservations for the check-in day or for a specific unit (if that type of Ultra Premium Fixed week), you may have to meet the competition by fixing your weeks.

Even if you do, you will just get in line behind the others. But, you will not have to worry about others upgrading to an Ultra Premium Fixed week and leap-frogging the line ahead of you. Salty

 

[gregb]

We're getting ready for our summer trip to WKORVN, and will be using both of our OF villas. I got through at exactly 9AM a year out to get these reservations, so hopefully we'll get great OF views this year. I've been given mid-level end units (#5X1516) a couple of times (I called at 9AM, but had long waits on hold), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's my turn to get high floor, true oceanfront villas this time! Is there any way to increase my odds of getting #5X03-06 or 8X07-10?

Also, do the coffee makers at the resort use paper filters? Thanks!

Yes, Mr. Coffee type, flat bottom filters for the coffee makers.

Greg

 

[PamMo]

Thanks, Greg and Jarta/Salty! I like Greg's answer better than yours though, Salty. We have an ultra-premium fixed week/villa at Harborside, and have NO desire to pay more to fix a unit at WKORVN. Seriously, I'd be better off selling our VOI's at WKORVN and buying a real OF at WKORV. Since I have an early time stamp this year, we'll see what kind of view we get when we check in.