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Westgate Getaway January

jackio

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I am looking for a week in January, and there is a 2BR available at Westgate Villas for $347/wk plus tax.
I know all of the horror stories about Westgate ownership, but it is rated gold with II, and if I avoid any sales pitches, I am thinking it will be a nice place to spend a week, with 2 grandchildren.
Thoughts?
 

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If this is Westgate Vacation Villas, be aware that most buildings have stairs. This matters a lot to me so I call and request ground floor a couple of weeks before check in. Just stayed in a newer building and they have elevators. At checkin, when told they were putting me in elevator building, I requested and got a firework view.
 

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As far as the resort, every one has enjoyed it but extra charge or sales pitch required for most amenities, like water park and mini golf.
 

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If this is Westgate Vacation Villas, be aware that most buildings have stairs. This matters a lot to me so I call and request ground floor a couple of weeks before check in. Just stayed in a newer building and they have elevators. At checkin, when told they were putting me in elevator building, I requested and got a firework view.
Thank you.
Stairs will make a difference.
 
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