Westin St John Master Thread - Part 3 [Dec. 2017 and forward]

[ferndale]

Does anyone know if the TVs are compatible with Apple TV, Roku or FIresticks? We are in Bay Vista if that matters. We are headed down in March (fingers crossed) to spend 2 weeks (long time visitor to STJ, first time to Westin and new owner!). We are thinking we will order takeout from our favorite restaurants and eat at the villa more this visit and would be good to stream movies etc. Is the wifi even strong enough to support this?

not sure on the tv being compatible, but my son does sometimes stream Netflix to his computer, so the wifi must be pretty good.

 

[ferndale]

Another question:
I will be staying in a pool villa and am wondering what type of coffee maker (and filters needed) they have. Thank you

the pool villa coffee makers are a black and decker type that brews into a holding reservoir and keeps it warm. needs pre ground coffee, and pretty sure it is the basket type filter.

 

[alexadeparis]

not sure on the tv being compatible, but my son does sometimes stream Netflix to his computer, so the wifi must be pretty good.

Last time we were there we had smart tv in the rooms that could access Netflix Hulu etc

 

[GrayFal]

Last time we were there we had smart tv in the rooms that could access Netflix Hulu etc

We just did in October at Sunset Bay.

 

[Helios]

@alexaseparis is correct on tv info, I was in a pool villa just before Christmas - Smart TVs with Netflix, etc...

 

[RLS50]

Quick question, and apologies in advance if it is a dumb one...

Say somebody purchases a 3BR/3BA in the VGV phase at Westin St. John during Platinum season, worth 196,900 Star Options.

However the Owner decides to travel during Gold Season instead one year.

Do they still retain their full amount of 196,900 Star Options to use towards another unit during Gold season if they wanted to?

And if so, are all 4 phases available to that Owner to use those 196+K Star Options to search availability at 8 months out?

For example, could an Owner take their Platinum season options worth 196+K and book 3+ weeks in a 1BR Premium during Gold season (assuming their was something available)?

 

[echino]

Quick question, and apologies in advance if it is a dumb one...

Say somebody purchases a 3BR/3BA in the VGV phase at Westin St. John during Platinum season, worth 196,900 Star Options.

However the Owner decides to travel during Gold Season instead one year.

Do they still retain their full amount of 196,900 Star Options to use towards another unit during Gold season if they wanted to?

And if so, are all 4 phases available to that Owner to use those 196+K Star Options to search availability at 8 months out?

For example, could an Owner take their Platinum season options worth 196+K and book 3+ weeks in a 1BR Premium during Gold season (assuming their was something available)?

Yes, but you will be competing with all other owners with StarOptions at 8 months - not just WSJ owners.

 

[RLS50]

One additional, question, as this would be my first mandatory resort ownership (I currently own at WLR only).

Can I rent additional Star Options from others owners to add to my account if I need some extra Options to make the reservation I want? Similar to the way Marriott owners can rent extra points?

 

[echino]

One additional, question, as this would be my first mandatory resort ownership (I currently own at WLR only).

Can I rent additional Star Options from others owners to add to my account if I need some extra Options to make the reservation I want? Similar to the way Marriott owners can rent extra points?

No. But you can borrow your next-year points.

 

[dioxide45]

One additional, question, as this would be my first mandatory resort ownership (I currently own at WLR only).

Can I rent additional Star Options from others owners to add to my account if I need some extra Options to make the reservation I want? Similar to the way Marriott owners can rent extra points?

There is no way to transfer StarOptions like Marriott owners can transfer Vacation Club (DC) points.

 

[CPNY]

Any shot for 4th of July week opening? I got lucky today with harborside. I was able to piece together 4 nights in a large one bedroom and the last two in a small one bedroom. Wondering if WSJ would ever open up

 

[GrayFal]

Quick question, and apologies in advance if it is a dumb one...

Say somebody purchases a 3BR/3BA in the VGV phase at Westin St. John during Platinum season, worth 196,900 Star Options.

However the Owner decides to travel during Gold Season instead one year.

Do they still retain their full amount of 196,900 Star Options to use towards another unit during Gold season if they wanted to?

And if so, are all 4 phases available to that Owner to use those 196+K Star Options to search availability at 8 months out?

For example, could an Owner take their Platinum season options worth 196+K and book 3+ weeks in a 1BR Premium during Gold season (assuming their was something available)?

Tbe other thing you can do is float your ownership during your season. Between 8-10 months out you can reserve in your season/phase only. And your only competition is the small group of gold VGV WSJ owners.

 

[denimore2000]

I am so sad. I have a Studio booked for 10 days starting April 5 but will probably have to cancel. I’m from Canada and chances of a vaccine in the next few months are looking less and less likely.

 

[GrayFal]

I am so sad. I have a Studio booked for 10 days starting April 5 but will probably have to cancel. I’m from Canada and chances of a vaccine in the next few months are looking less and less likely.

USVI doesn't require a vaccine. Negative Covid test 5 days before. Is it Canada that requires it?

 

[denimore2000]

USVI doesn't require a vaccine. Negative Covid test 5 days before. Is it Canada that requires it?

I have COPD, so it’s my choice not to go.

 

[YYJMSP]

USVI doesn't require a vaccine. Negative Covid test 5 days before. Is it Canada that requires it?

Canada requires negative PCR test and up to 14days quarantine on return...

 

[DST]

Hi All - quick update on our purchase, we still do not have our VSE number (we bout in Sunset Bay) - we have everything else signed and was sent into VSE. The closing group who handled all of this said that VSE needs to "complete the deal in the system" which I assume means the new certificate and updates the records.
My concern is that we have to pay fees for 2021 (since this all closed 12.11) and we want to be able to use the resort this year (we have weeks 1-18 and 51/52).
Does anyone have any advice, anyone that I can call or are we stuck
Thanks

 

[SandyPGravel]

not sure on the tv being compatible, but my son does sometimes stream Netflix to his computer, so the wifi must be pretty good.

Yes I brought my firestick with me last year. Hulu-live wouldn't work though, 'cause I wasn't at home.

 

[GrayFal]

Hi All - quick update on our purchase, we still do not have our VSE number (we bout in Sunset Bay) - we have everything else signed and was sent into VSE. The closing group who handled all of this said that VSE needs to "complete the deal in the system" which I assume means the new certificate and updates the records.
My concern is that we have to pay fees for 2021 (since this all closed 12.11) and we want to be able to use the resort this year (we have weeks 1-18 and 51/52).
Does anyone have any advice, anyone that I can call or are we stuck
Thanks

If it actually closed you would have online? Or telephone access and would be able to access your ownership online or by calling Vistana.
So Call Vistana and simply ask if you are in their system. If you are they will gladly take your CC info to pay and help you make a reservation if there are any left in your season. If not, you are 8 months out from the resort season when you can also reserve. Reminder that all owners with SOs can also reserve your season now (8 months out).
Not sure what would be left at this time?

 

[DST]

If it actually closed you would have online? Or telephone access and would be able to access your ownership online or by calling Vistana.
So Call Vistana and simply ask if you are in their system. If you are they will gladly take your CC info to pay and help you make a reservation if there are any left in your season. If not, you are 8 months out from the resort season when you can also reserve. Reminder that all owners with SOs can also reserve your season now (8 months out).
Not sure what would be left at this time?

Thanks Gray - I'm being told it was handed off to Vistana and it can take some time (blah blah blah) - do you happen to have a number that I can call by any chance.

That's my worry by the time we end up getting the info, we wont be able to use it

 

[alexadeparis]

Pandemic Delivery Options

STJ To Go - A New Meal Delivery Service

www.westinstjohnownersinfo.com

Hey guys, I added a new feature to my page because I heard about a new restaurant delivery service on island. If you have any other resources, I would love to add them to my page so we WSJers keep everyone up to date on what's available. For now, other than the delivery, I know about Starfish having online ordering, but that's pretty much it. Let me know thanks.

 

[DST]

Pandemic Delivery Options

STJ To Go - A New Meal Delivery Service

www.westinstjohnownersinfo.com

Hey guys, I added a new feature to my page because I heard about a new restaurant delivery service on island. If you have any other resources, I would love to add them to my page so we WSJers keep everyone up to date on what's available. For now, other than the delivery, I know about Starfish having online ordering, but that's pretty much it. Let me know thanks.

We used Landlubbers when we were on the Island in September, they were awesome. We ordered groceries from Starfish, they picked those up and stopped and picked up some alcohol that Starfish did not carry - the charge was only 35.00. They also offered to stop at a restaurant and pickup dinner on that night as well

 

[DST]

Update - still no information on our purchase. Both the seller and myself have tried to get information but we are striking out - I emailed the realtor that assisted us, we'll see if she can help. I think I am a patient person, but my patience is running thin.....anyone have any ideas (timeline - 10/21 purchased, 11/27 closing all final monies paid, 12/11 agreement to assign membership completed).

 

[alexadeparis]

We used Landlubbers when we were on the Island in September, they were awesome. We ordered groceries from Starfish, they picked those up and stopped and picked up some alcohol that Starfish did not carry - the charge was only 35.00. They also offered to stop at a restaurant and pickup dinner on that night as well

Thanks I will get them added to the page

 

[GrayFal]

Update - still no information on our purchase. Both the seller and myself have tried to get information but we are striking out - I emailed the realtor that assisted us, we'll see if she can help. I think I am a patient person, but my patience is running thin.....anyone have any ideas (timeline - 10/21 purchased, 11/27 closing all final monies paid, 12/11 agreement to assign membership completed).

I don't want to seem to be ignoring you. As per my post #1232 I was told 30-45 business days.

If your certificate was mailed 12/11 and received 12/15 you are at 30 business days.

Seems you are in touch with the seller. When they log into their account, they might still see the ownership. If they still see it, the transfer hasn't been done.
You could ask the closing company to follow up to confirm Vistana received your documents.

If the sellers don't see it, then it has transferred to you and Vistana has not acknowledged you as owner yet.
If that's the case, contact Vistana with that knowledge.

That's all I can think of.....