Which timeshare resort do you REALLY want?

[missyrcrews]

Samoset 2BR for Feb break. (I know...winter...Maine...but it's a drive to location, and a great quiet time to visit.)

Cold Spring week 25. That week is July 4th week when my week 24 is not...the calendar shifts back and forth between the 2 weeks. I'd want a 2BR sleeps 8 unit like I already have. Someday....

 

[CalGalTraveler]

@Fredflintstone you are right. Although there is no anti-deficiency disposing of quality Hawaii properties will not be an issue. Many hold some value.

@csodjd Good point. Even though you are paying more in MF than Vegas, renting an extra unit or half of a lock-off to pay for MF is an advantage that Hawaii offers. If I can find a distress unit during this downturn we could use it for more vacation or use the MF to pay for both units.

Alternatively I am hoping that our current Vistana can be enrolled in Marriott DVC points so we could simply rent out the points. I don't have much time or patience to be a landlord.

 

[x3 skier]

The one I REALLY REALLY want is the one I used to have but the RTU ran out. Allen House in Kensington, London England

Beyond that, I'm happy with what I have and use.

Cheers

 

[Mroze]

@Fredflintstone you are right. Although there is no anti-deficiency disposing of quality Hawaii properties will not be an issue. Many hold some value.

@csodjd Good point. Even though you are paying more in MF than Vegas, renting an extra unit or half of a lock-off to pay for MF is an advantage that Hawaii offers. If I can find a distress unit during this downturn we could use it for more vacation or use the MF to pay for both units.

Alternatively I am hoping that our current Vistana can be enrolled in Marriott DVC points so we could simply rent out the points. I don't have much time or patience to be a landlord.

How do you rent out Marriott Destination-Points?
Do you do it internally via Marriott or on the Open-Market like RedWeek?
Curious to know how much they rent for.

Have about 25K between Last-Year and This-Year. Rather than compound the problem by banking into next-year it may be easier to offload them.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

I don't have DPs now but perhaps @StevenTing can tell you how renting DPs works.

If our Vistana cannot be enrolled cost effectively. Then instead of picking up an MOC or KoOlina week, perhaps finding an inexpensive way to negotiate a minimal threshold amount of DP or enrolled MVC week with this downturn so we can rent MVC points as needed might be a good way to get MOC or KoOlina or other MVC access.

 

[lockewong]

We currently own a 1-bedroom OV at Maui Marriott Ocean Club. It has been great for the family. As my family may expand as the kids get older, I want a 2-bedroom OF at the Maui Marriott Ocean Club. We tend to go during whale season and the view is spectacular. Our children had friends at the adjoining Napilli Towers but unless it was the three bedroom, the view was not necessarily better.

For NYC, a 1- bedroom Hilton W.57th property overlooking Central Park is my dream. I cannot afford it, but I can dream. I am intrigued by Panina's idea of Sanibel, FL. Need to do more research on that one.

Great pipe dreams.

 

[Mroze]

I don't have DPs now but perhaps @StevenTing can tell you how renting DPs works.

If our Vistana cannot be enrolled cost effectively. Then instead of picking up an MOC or KoOlina week, perhaps finding an inexpensive way to negotiate a minimal threshold amount of DP or enrolled MVC week with this downturn so we can rent MVC points as needed might be a good way to get MOC or KoOlina or other MVC access.

Thanks CalGal,

Considered Bonvoy-Points. However, the 1::40 ratio is not good value 6K-DCP [MF: $3624] = 240K-Bonvoy [$0.0151]. Can purchase retail cheaper at $0.0125.
Surprisingly Vistana is much better value converting to Bonvoy. WLR 2BR-PLAT [148.1K] [MF: $1490] = 216K + 10% = 237600-Bonvoy [$0.006273] or 50% off retail.

BTW: Our Dream-Unit was last Dec in Cabo: Grand Solmar Lands End [3BR-Penthouse 3524SqFt]. Ocean-Front. Walking distance to downtown CSL.
4 x Balconies, Top-Floor, Sunrise + Sunset + Whales + Privacy. On the beach with the sound of waves every night.
After having stayed at almost every CAT-8 Marriott [most Ritz & St. Regis], every Marriott/Westin in Hawaii [OF] and having tried both Grand Luxxe resorts; GSE was our best experience.

 

[elaine]

There are many. Hgvc on big island are top of my list. But it’s a long flight from the east coast.
For my easy travel to spot, I love dvc akv. I love the decor, pool, spa, dining. I don’t need to go into wdw. I can be happy having a staycation at akv. It’s also very easy to go to a different dvc and have a totally different experience.

 

[csodjd]

We currently own a 1-bedroom OV at Maui Marriott Ocean Club. It has been great for the family. As my family may expand as the kids get older, I want a 2-bedroom OF at the Maui Marriott Ocean Club. We tend to go during whale season and the view is spectacular. Our children had friends at the adjoining Napilli Towers but unless it was the three bedroom, the view was not necessarily better.

For NYC, a 1- bedroom Hilton W.57th property overlooking Central Park is my dream. I cannot afford it, but I can dream. I am intrigued by Panina's idea of Sanibel, FL. Need to do more research on that one.

Great pipe dreams.

The beauty of Napili, besides full kitchen and washer/dryer in the room, is that it's got its own pool and bar. So you can avoid the busy central pool and enjoy the peaceful Napili area. You should buy the 2BR, then rent the 1BR to pay for the 2BR MF each year.

 

[CO skier]

Our first one is our best, Worldmark.
So why is Worldmark best for us?

• Affordable, both purchase and dues. That is, it works within our budget and gives us good value for the price.
• We enjoy/like the resorts, the units, the locations
• Flexible Reservations within the network: Any Size unit, Any length of Stay, Any Location, Any Season
• Flexible Exchanges: RCI and II
• Flexible reservation types: on Credits (aka Points) or Cash!
• Flexible Cancellation Policy
• Lots of Destinations! Drive-to, Fly-to, Domestic & Exotic

I would really like to find a Four Seasons prime ski week at Jackson Hole ski resort. The Four Seasons is ski-in/out so the location is great, has a very nice restuarant and Jackson Hole is a beautiful area. Of course, Jackson Hole is one of the best ski mountains in the country. The prices for a timeshare I occasionally see are ridiculous (greater than $100K) so it would be great to find one at a reasonable price.

Steamboat Springs is a World Class ski area. WM Steamboat is not ski in/ski out, but it does offer a 5-minute shuttle to the ski area and a 3-minute walk to the Gondola. 8,000 credits (about $2,000 purchase price and $800 maintenance fees) will get you any Red Season ski week in a 1 bedroom, including weeks 51 and 52. Is a shuttle ride and short walk worth saving more than $100k versus ski in/ski out?

I hope I have not severely increased my competition for the best weeks at WM Steamboat by posting this insider information.

 

[WalnutBaron]

There are properties more luxurious (Hyatt Ka'anapali Beach comes to mind), but the place I absolutely love is the Marriott Kauai Beach Club resort overlooking Kalapaki Bay. The timeshare units themselves are converted hotel rooms, so not the best format. But the resort, though on the older side, is beautifully-maintained and has stunning views. And the huge pool is lovely and loads of fun. Lots of walking trails and it's fun to see the cruise ships come in at the harbor just beyond the private beach.

 

[csodjd]

There are properties more luxurious (Hyatt Ka'anapali Beach comes to mind), but the place I absolutely love is the Marriott Kauai Beach Club resort overlooking Kalapaki Bay. The timeshare units themselves are converted hotel rooms, so not the best format. But the resort, though on the older side, is beautifully-maintained and has stunning views. And the huge pool is lovely and loads of fun. Lots of walking trails and it's fun to see the cruise ships come in at the harbor just beyond the private beach.

It looks beautiful. What are the "not too rainy" seasons there?

 

[vacationtime1]

It looks beautiful. What are the "not too rainy" seasons there?

December, January, and February are the rainiest months on Kauai, but the east and south shores (including Lihue, where the Kauai Beach Club is located) get much less rain than the northside of the island (Princeville / Hanalei).

 

[Fredflintstone]

Another on on the list would be


The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa in Cancun.

It’s pretty nice.


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[VacationForever]

There are properties more luxurious (Hyatt Ka'anapali Beach comes to mind), but the place I absolutely love is the Marriott Kauai Beach Club resort overlooking Kalapaki Bay. The timeshare units themselves are converted hotel rooms, so not the best format. But the resort, though on the older side, is beautifully-maintained and has stunning views. And the huge pool is lovely and loads of fun. Lots of walking trails and it's fun to see the cruise ships come in at the harbor just beyond the private beach.

I went there around year 2000 using my Marriott hotel points and have great memories on the beauty of the resort as you have described.

 

[rickandcindy23]

I have too many, so I want for nothing. I do love my exchanges I get. There is nothing that I cannot get through exchange that I really want to try. Love exchanging.

 

[WalnutBaron]

I went there around year 2000 using my Marriott hotel points and have great memories on the beauty of the resort as you have described.

My first visit there was as a hotel guest in 1997. It was considered one of Marriott's signature properties back then, but has since been surpassed by newer, larger, more luxurious resorts. But it has retained its charm and elegance, and--to Marriott's great credit--is being beautifully maintained so that it shows its age very well. One more thing I didn't mention: the original and far and away most over the top Duke's restaurant is just a short walk away down the beach. Every time we go to KBC, we always make a reservation at Duke's for our last night before returning home to drink in the awesome views, hear the waterfall behind us, and breathe in the gentle Hawaiian trade breezes with a mai tai or two.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

@WalnutBaron Wow that looks amazing. I never thought of this place because we always stayed in Poipu. Do you have any photos of the interiors? Is it like MOC old towers with small fridge and limited kitchen?

 

[WalnutBaron]

@WalnutBaron Wow that looks amazing. I never thought of this place because we always stayed in Poipu. Do you have any photos of the interiors? Is it like MOC old towers with small fridge and limited kitchen?

In the 1 BR units, that is correct. The interesting thing about the 1 BR units is that they all have 2 bathrooms! The 2BR units are essentially two conjoined hotel rooms that offer a lockout feature, each with king beds. Yes, it is a hidden gem for sure.

 

[Bxian]

Harbor Ridge in Maine and anyplace on Kauai......

 

[WinniWoman]

None. With all these restrictions now and with us getting older and living in a vacation area it’s too much of a hassle to deal with and no longer needed.

 

[TXTortoise]

All things being equal, I'd take a 3-BR OF in Napili or Lahina towers of Marriott Maui Ocean Club, high floor. These are fixed week only and six-figure pricey. All are corner units. Big wrap around lanai. I prefer Maui over Waikiki. Wife, maybe the other way around.

Not quite that bad a price, but awesome units from the $50s to $80s, depending on week and seller. 2 BR corner units also are not too shabby...which were what we chose.

 

[bogey21]

If I were to reenter the TS arena, I would reacquire the last one I sold, my Monarch Crown Suite on HHI. Great location and it was like living in a $2-$3 million condo for a week...

George

 

[Theiggy]

I want too many!
-I’d like to buy DVC, Beach Club but in my fantasy it won’t expire so soon! We go to Disney at least every other year anyway and I envision my kids taking their kids someday.
-I’d like to own at the WestinSt. John even though I’ve never been there! I would love the 3 br pool villa with the hot tub.
-Maybe a 3 bedroom at Aruba Surf Club. I already own a 2br EOY ocean view, maybe in a perfect world I’d upgrade that to an every year Oceanside or ocean front -even better!



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[Tucsonadventurer]

If money was not an issue, Hyatt Kaanapali would be my dream timeshare. I love the smaller size, the staff, location and lanai's.