What is the Best US Based Resort to Quarantine for 6+ weeks?

[frank808]

There were seven check-ins scheduled for today.

Don't worry I am riding this out with you here. The new letter states everything is closed or suspended including the marketplace.

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[vol_90]

I would contact the front desk and tell them your story. It's important that they know your situation I believe.

Only way they close it down is by government mandate otherwise owners can stay with limited services. Marriott may be concerned with complaints. They would hear nothing from us. This place is awesome even with the limitations. Checked Airbnb and there is plenty of long term availability in a wide price range across the island if needed unless the government has some control of these rentals.

 

[frank808]

Only way they close it down is by government mandate otherwise owners can stay with limited services. Marriott may be concerned with complaints. They would hear nothing from us. This place is awesome even with the limitations. Checked Airbnb and there is plenty of long term availability in a wide price range across the island if needed unless the government has some control of these rentals.

Limited services is being very generous.

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[b2bailey]

As long as they don't turn off power to the elevator, you'll be fine.

 

[TXTortoise]

Tip housekeeping generously... ;-(

 

[oneohana]

A new order at Riverside County came out yesterday that all short-term rentals including timeshare need to be closed.

We just left Thursday. All they did so far was close the golf course. Some of the staff I talked to said they are waiting to hear from corporate.

 

[vol_90]

Quick update. We are about to complete week 16 at Marriott Ko Olina with reservations booked through Sept. 6th. We have been able to leverage Interval (Deposits, Accommodation Certificates and Getaways), Redweek and MCVI points (all points booked within 60 days for a 30% discount). Taking advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity. Below is a breakdown of the cost for the room (Oceanfront Penthouse) so far which averages ~$175 per night:

 

[frank808]

Quick update. We are about to complete week 16 at Marriott Ko Olina with reservations booked through Sept. 6th. We have been able to leverage Interval (Deposits, Accommodation Certificates and Getaways), Redweek and MCVI points (all points booked within 60 days for a 30% discount). Taking advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity. Below is a breakdown of the cost for the room (Oceanfront Penthouse) so far which averages ~$175 per night:
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Wish I was able to use the AC for my weeks at MKO like you have. I just didnt know if the replacement AC weeks have a strong trading power. Plus I have almost nothing to book until next year, so they would have expired. A week at MKO in a 2br for $300 is VERY CHEAP! Actually, getting to stay at MKO for less than the annual MF of $2200 for a 2br unit is cheap.

That $18.90 a day in TAT adds up.

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[vol_90]

Monday July 13th 7:04PM......Groundhog Day!

 

[csalter2]

Quick update. We are about to complete week 16 at Marriott Ko Olina with reservations booked through Sept. 6th. We have been able to leverage Interval (Deposits, Accommodation Certificates and Getaways), Redweek and MCVI points (all points booked within 60 days for a 30% discount). Taking advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity. Below is a breakdown of the cost for the room (Oceanfront Penthouse) so far which averages ~$175 per night:
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‘Interesting numbers! This is a very good deal when one looks at one gets for their $5000+ per month. I looked at Ko Olina condos/townhouses there and the maintenance fees there are high. Take a look.

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[amycurl]

Wow--somehow, I had missed this saga when it was first posted (I was *really limiting* all of my social media in the early days of the #quarantimes for my own mental health.)

This is really impressive, and definitely a once-in-a-lifetime situation. Plus, since you arrived "early", you were able to walk on the beach, etc. without the two week quaratine. As a place to live for almost 6 months, it's not a bad deal, financially.

Two questions: what did you do with all of your "stuff" in Bangladesh? And is it the plan to return in September? Or will you be allowed back or not?

Fascinating times. But, yes, definitely not a bad way to live and work during a pandemic.

 

[vol_90]

Wow--somehow, I had missed this saga when it was first posted (I was *really limiting* all of my social media in the early days of the #quarantimes for my own mental health.)

This is really impressive, and definitely a once-in-a-lifetime situation. Plus, since you arrived "early", you were able to walk on the beach, etc. without the two week quaratine. As a place to live for almost 6 months, it's not a bad deal, financially.

Two questions: what did you do with all of your "stuff" in Bangladesh? And is it the plan to return in September? Or will you be allowed back or not?

Fascinating times. But, yes, definitely not a bad way to live and work during a pandemic.

Will return to Bangladesh once the company gives the green light to return. Last month we were targeting an August return which has recently been pushed to September and could be pushed out further. Only have ~5 suitcases of stuff that's remains in a company furnished apartment. Timing working from Hawaii is good as there is a 16 hour time difference. Hawaii Sunday 3PM to Midnight is Bangladesh Monday 7AM - 4PM. My colleagues working from the US EST and CST time zones are spending a lot of time in meetings between Midnight and 5AM and they are finding it very challenging.

 

[MOXJO7282]

Quick update. We are about to complete week 16 at Marriott Ko Olina with reservations booked through Sept. 6th. We have been able to leverage Interval (Deposits, Accommodation Certificates and Getaways), Redweek and MCVI points (all points booked within 60 days for a 30% discount). Taking advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity. Below is a breakdown of the cost for the room (Oceanfront Penthouse) so far which averages ~$175 per night:
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Truly Fantastic. I hope one day to spend 2 months on Maui but to think you did it with virtually nobody around is amazing. It has to be a remarkable experience.

 

[elaine]

lemonade out of some really big lemons! love it! best wishes. Elaine

 

[MOXJO7282]

I now have 5 weeks lined up later in the fall at the MOC that if I don't rent I will be using even if God forbid the quarantine is still in effect. As it is now with it being pushed back to Sept the likelihood of them renting becomes more remote so I'm starting to see a MOC trip in my future. I'm already a virtual worker, have been for 15 years but I'd have to work for at least 3 weeks of the 5 so that would mean getting up at 3 or 4 am to start work. I'd still do it because there is no way I'll leave anything empty.

 

[MOXJO7282]

I now have 5 weeks lined up later in the fall at the MOC that if I don't rent I will be using even if God forbid the quarantine is still in effect. As it is now with it being pushed back to Sept the likelihood of them renting becomes more remote so I'm starting to see a MOC trip in my future. I'm already a virtual worker, have been for 15 years but I'd have to work for at least 3 weeks of the 5 so that would mean getting up at 3 or 4 am to start work. I'd still do it because there is no way I'll leave anything empty.

Actually if the quarantine is in place I will have 7 weeks because I have a family friend using 2 weeks for their honeymoon so they wouldn't be going and it aligns with my 5 weeks.

 

[Theiggy]

Actually if the quarantine is in place I will have 7 weeks because I have a family friend using 2 weeks for their honeymoon so they wouldn't be going and it aligns with my 5 weeks.

Do it! We will all follow your story just like Luv Maui’s! The thought of 7 weeks with the island almost to yourself is just so wonderful. Even if you have to quarantine for 2 weeks or get up at 3am!


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[TXTortoise]

This thread does lead to flights of fantasy.

I’ve got flights booked for weeks 4-7. Seriously thinking about trying to get Week 3, but would be hard with two week quarantine as Week 3 is the only week not in 7210. Guess they would have to move me, unless the Week 3 owner deposited for DP Points, this opening up the unit for that week.

Other issue is I believe they consolidated all the reservations in Napili. Wonder if a Fixed Week would impact that.

Intriguing problem to explore.

 

[MOXJO7282]

Do it! We will all follow your story just like Luv Maui’s! The thought of 7 weeks with the island almost to yourself is just so wonderful. Even if you have to quarantine for 2 weeks or get up at 3am!


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I wouldn't do it for less than 5 weeks if the quarantine still existed. I just added the 5th week from a II cert. I would be moving alot I assume because the rooms are studio OF, studio OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OF, 1BDRM/1BTH? in that order. At this point I'm not thinking its going to happen but the reality is it's possible because I'm not sure if anyone else will be looking to go if things are still shaky with this virus.

 

[Fasttr]

I wouldn't do it for less than 5 weeks if the quarantine still existed. I just added the 5th week from a II cert. I would be moving alot I assume because the rooms are studio OF, studio OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OF, 1BDRM/1BTH? in that order. At this point I'm not thinking its going to happen but the reality is it's possible because I'm not sure if anyone else will be looking to go if things are still shaky with this virus.

This year must be brutal on those, like you, with a rental slant to your ownership. Curious how many average years of Rental Fees in excess of MF's this single year of non rentals will equate to if you don't mind sharing.

Good to see you may at least get some personal enjoyment out of the unrented weeks.

 

[MOXJO7282]

This year must be brutal on those, like you, with a rental slant to your ownership. Curious how many average years of Rental Fees in excess of MF's this single year of non rentals will equate to if you don't mind sharing.

Good to see you may at least get some personal enjoyment out of the unrented weeks.

These were actually weeks already rented so I'm trying to recoup fees for renters that had rented from me. I really lucked out because I had mostly Feb rentals for 2020 and only had a few June res that got effected. I had solid contracts so I wasn't contractually obligated to refund any fees but under the circumstances I gave multiple options from changing the date, taking a refund of my profit or if they wanted to chance it a travel cert. If I rent these units or use them myself I will refund even more to my renters.

 

[MOXJO7282]

I wouldn't do it for less than 5 weeks if the quarantine still existed. I just added the 5th week from a II cert. I would be moving alot I assume because the rooms are studio OF, studio OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OV, 1BDRM/2BTH OF, 1BDRM/1BTH? in that order. At this point I'm not thinking its going to happen but the reality is it's possible because I'm not sure if anyone else will be looking to go if things are still shaky with this virus.

So this is becoming more and more likely that I will be doing a "quarantine at the MOC". Maybe not a quarantine because it may or may not be necessary but now with more uncertainty about the opening date, some talk of pushing it to Nov/Dec, nobody has or will be looking to rent my units. I also gifted 2 weeks to a friend for her honeymoon Oct 3-17 so in reality I have 7 weeks lined up.

It won't be easy because I'll be working 3am-12pm local time to align with my normal EST but I can make that adjustment for what would be a lifetime experience. I'd take at least 3 weeks of my vacation. This isn't something I planned but I did set it up to give me the opportunity.

My family thinks I'm crazy and I'm still determining if anyone but wife can join me and how long she wants to do it because her mom lives with us and she cares for her so we need to make those arrangements but I've told everyone I will not let them go empty and I won't. My son who is a senior in college is going to school exclusively online so he might come but he also has a small business he manages so we'll see. Without the quarantine it becomes much easier but they would do the 2 weeks with me if we have the room to have the resort to ourselves for 4-5 weeks.

A question I have is will II take my studios and allow me to trade up to units that clearly will be sitting there. I'd be happy to trade up every studio for sure.

 

[TXTortoise]

So this is becoming more and more likely that I will be doing a "quarantine at the MOC". Maybe not a quarantine because it may or may not be necessary but now with more uncertainty about the opening date, some talk of pushing it to Nov/Dec, nobody has or will be looking to rent my units. I also gifted 2 weeks to a friend for her honeymoon Oct 3-17 so in reality I have 7 weeks lined up.
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A question I have is will II take my studios and allow me to trade up to units that clearly will be sitting there. I'd be happy to trade up every studio for sure.

I'm already committed to four weeks in Jan-Feb, two with my wife, for the same reasons. Starting to look like I may be back looking at six weeks, Weeks 2-7, if I need to quarantine. The need to rent Lahaina OF Week 3 is the cost of filling my inside straight...that and juggling airfare that's already confirmed. Will have to pull the trigger by early November and not really sure Hawaii is going to have it sorted out by then,

 

[frank808]

Doesn't look good for opening of travel for visitors on Sept 1. We can not use pools, beaches gatherings of more than 10 persons, etc. until at least Sept. 5. Gov is talking about stay at home orders again if cases trend this high or higher. Yesterday we had a record of 355 positive covid cases in a single day.

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[Pamplemousse]

So this is becoming more and more likely that I will be doing a "quarantine at the MOC". Maybe not a quarantine because it may or may not be necessary but now with more uncertainty about the opening date, some talk of pushing it to Nov/Dec, nobody has or will be looking to rent my units. I also gifted 2 weeks to a friend for her honeymoon Oct 3-17 so in reality I have 7 weeks lined up.

It won't be easy because I'll be working 3am-12pm local time to align with my normal EST but I can make that adjustment for what would be a lifetime experience. I'd take at least 3 weeks of my vacation. This isn't something I planned but I did set it up to give me the opportunity.

My family thinks I'm crazy and I'm still determining if anyone but wife can join me and how long she wants to do it because her mom lives with us and she cares for her so we need to make those arrangements but I've told everyone I will not let them go empty and I won't. My son who is a senior in college is going to school exclusively online so he might come but he also has a small business he manages so we'll see. Without the quarantine it becomes much easier but they would do the 2 weeks with me if we have the room to have the resort to ourselves for 4-5 weeks.

A question I have is will II take my studios and allow me to trade up to units that clearly will be sitting there. I'd be happy to trade up every studio for sure.

I am assuming MOC means Maui Ocean club? Checking because II calls them MMO and MM1.
If so I can tell you there is not much available in II- 1 BR units 11/1, 11/7 and 11/15 and that’s it.
You might want to use your studios to do a “request first” so you don’t lose your current reservations (I’m assuming your stay is now owned week reservations not II exchanges). If you get yo less than 60 days from check in there is no upsize fee.
Hope this is helpful.