The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[standleyent1]

Thank-you everyone for all the replies. Looks like the bathroom situation will most likely not be an issue. Now I just have to wait 5 months to get there.

I personally like redweek.com, you get an instant quote and can probably get the condo you want with the bathroom situation taken care of or even upgrade and not pay the prices the others are asking? Good luck and I hope this helps?

 

[standleyent1]

We are trying to book a 2 Bedroom Presidential for March or April for 10 days. Does anyone have suggestions on the best place to get the best rates? We are flexible with our travel dates. Thanks!!!

I like redweek.com because you don't have to wait for a quote the pricing is right on the page. There are others vacationstrategy.com, Utopia World Vacations, bonnetcreekvacationrentals.com, homeaway.com, just to mention a few? LOL!! Good luck hope this helps?

 

[5olearys]

I have read this thread over and over and still wasn't prepared for how GREAT this place is! My husband actually asked "so when can I go to this owners meeting thing? This place is awesome!" Ended up with a parking lot view but it's quiet and easy to get to from the elevators. Close to pirate pool as well. If anyone is on the fence about booking here, I would tell them to go for it. Zero issues.

 

[Brian Noble]

My husband actually asked "so when can I go to this owners meeting thing? This place is awesome!"

Bonnet Creek turned me into a timeshare owner as well. But, for those interested, a few words of advice.

1: If you only intend to use it to stay at Bonnet Creek, you are probably better off renting from high-point owners who can pass their discounts along to you. Bonnet is a huge resort, and most times of the year VIP discounts are possible. You don't want to be one of those VIP owners---they paid tends (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars to reach that level, and the discounts are not likely to recover those costs, because...

2: If you do want to stay in other Wyndham timeshares, and want to own, BUY RESALE. Points on the secondary market are pennies on the dollar. True, you don't get the discounts and perks of a VIP owner, but none of those are worth the cost it takes to get there.

 

[carlbarry]

I have read this thread over and over and still wasn't prepared for how GREAT this place is! My husband actually asked "so when can I go to this owners meeting thing? This place is awesome!"

Whatever you do, do NOT buy direct from Wyndham! You will overpay by thousands and thousands of dollars.
For example, yesterday on ebay a 168,000 point odd year contract sold for $260. Yes, $260.
In November, a 154K contract sold for $1. Yes, $1.
The sales weasels will tell you all the benefits of buying through Wyndham. They are worth $1, not $10,000. They will rent back your points---they'll pay you 10 cents for every dollar you pay in maintenance fees. They will buy back your $18,000 timeshare for a fraction of what you paid if you're not happy.
All useless. Buy resale. And don't forget---you can buy at any Wyndham property, pay a lower maintenance fee than at Bonnet Creek, and STILL book Bonnet Creek.

 

[TheKatie]

We bought our RCI timeshare six years ago on EBAY for $200...it's at Orbit One but we have never been there...we just trade it...many stays at Sheraton Vistana, but also in NYC, Hilton Head, Loon Mountain NH, Williamsburg and now our first stay at Bonnet Creek! eBay is the way to go!

 

[carlbarry]

We bought our RCI timeshare six years ago on EBAY for $200...it's at Orbit One but we have never been there...we just trade it...many stays at Sheraton Vistana, but also in NYC, Hilton Head, Loon Mountain NH, Williamsburg and now our first stay at Bonnet Creek! eBay is the way to go!

I bought Star Island (Kissimmee) after staying there on a business gift. Paid $100 on ebay. Never stayed there since. I've stayed at Bonnet Creek, Flagstaff, Puerto Rico, Poconos, Berkshires. Traded to RCI to stay in Israel.

 

[5olearys]

Thank you for the resale on ebay tips, that's awesome! I was just using hat he said as an example of how much he loves the place. I think we might go to an "informational session" just to get more information. Well, that, and the incentive. Whole point is, we would totally stay here again.

 

[mommy2jack]

We bought our RCI timeshare six years ago on EBAY for $200...it's at Orbit One but we have never been there...we just trade it...many stays at Sheraton Vistana, but also in NYC, Hilton Head, Loon Mountain NH, Williamsburg and now our first stay at Bonnet Creek! eBay is the way to go!

Yep, that's how we got ours too! Our home timeshare is at Massanutten Resort in Virginia. It's an awesome resort, if you're looking for a mountain retreat! Great indoor water park and skiing (if you're into that kind of thing). We went there for several years but just last year joined RCI so that we can trade into Bonnet Creek. I have our request in for October, just hoping it gets approved!

 

[Brian Noble]

I think we might go to an "informational session" just to get more information. Well, that, and the incentive.

Just remember: do not buy ANYTHING. The sales staff are very good at what they do...

If you really just want more information about how the system works, it might be worth reading through the Directory, particularly pages 336 through 341. That tells you everything you need to know.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/wyndham/plus_membersdirectory1415/

 

[ShesALovebug]

We have a 2 bedroom booked for next spring. Any recommendations for a fun place for an 8 yr old birthday girl to have dinner? We'll be in Universal on her birthday, but I didn't see anything that appealed to me. I know we could hit one of the Disney resorts, DTD or even CityWalk, but I'm looking for some other options in the area. Thanks

 

[Upatnoon]

We have a 2 bedroom booked for next spring. Any recommendations for a fun place for an 8 yr old birthday girl to have dinner? We'll be in Universal on her birthday, but I didn't see anything that appealed to me. I know we could hit one of the Disney resorts, DTD or even CityWalk, but I'm looking for some other options in the area. Thanks

We enjoy Art of Animation resort, which is very cool to walk around and has a food court that will appease most kids and parents.

 

[rmcspeedy]

Yep, that's how we got ours too! Our home timeshare is at Massanutten Resort in Virginia. It's an awesome resort, if you're looking for a mountain retreat! Great indoor water park and skiing (if you're into that kind of thing). We went there for several years but just last year joined RCI so that we can trade into Bonnet Creek. I have our request in for October, just hoping it gets approved!

curious..... what is RCI? (I'm new to this

 

[Brian Noble]

RCI is a timeshare exchange system---think of it kind of like barter. If you are a timeshare owner, you can deposit your "time" into the RCI space bank, and in exchange you get back credits. You can then spend those credits on timeshare stays that other owners have deposited.

It's not for the faint of heart, and doesn't work like a regular hotel booking, because you have to wait until someone deposits what you want to book it. Many people find that a bit frustrating, but once you get the hang of it, it can give you a lot of options.

 

[Brian Noble]

a fun place for an 8 yr old birthday girl to have dinner?

Are you looking for highly themed, someplace nice, someplace casual? What kinds of things is she interested in?

 

[ShesALovebug]

Are you looking for highly themed, someplace nice, someplace casual? What kinds of things is she interested in?

Doesn't necessarily have to be highly themed, just something different than Applebee's, Red Robin, etc. We'll be visiting both Disney and Universal, we have reservation for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks cruise on the night of her birthday, so nothing too time consuming.

Her favorite places to eat are Red Lobster, simply because of the lobster tank, and Mexican food.

 

[ibob52]

Doesn't necessarily have to be highly themed, just something different than Applebee's, Red Robin, etc. We'll be visiting both Disney and Universal, we have reservation for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks cruise on the night of her birthday, so nothing too time consuming.

Her favorite places to eat are Red Lobster, simply because of the lobster tank, and Mexican food.

Rainforest Cafe <====

 

[MistressMerryweather]

We have a 2 bedroom booked for next spring. Any recommendations for a fun place for an 8 yr old birthday girl to have dinner? We'll be in Universal on her birthday, but I didn't see anything that appealed to me. I know we could hit one of the Disney resorts, DTD or even CityWalk, but I'm looking for some other options in the area. Thanks

There is an American Girl store in Orlando. They do special lunches at the Bistro. http://www.americangirl.com/stores/location_orl.php

 

[mombrontrent]

A quick question to all you in the know: We have flights leaving at 9:40pm so we won't be leaving for the airport until about 7pm. After we check out in the a.m. will they hold our bags for us until we leave for the airport. We don't want to leave all our belongings in the truck of our rental car all day while we are at Disney or whatever we decide to do. Thanks.

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

A quick question to all you in the know: We have flights leaving at 9:40pm so we won't be leaving for the airport until about 7pm. After we check out in the a.m. will they hold our bags for us until we leave for the airport. We don't want to leave all our belongings in the truck of our rental car all day while we are at Disney or whatever we decide to do. Thanks.

They can hold it in their baggage services area at tower one where you check in and out. The also have refrigeration there plus you can call them to your room to transfer it if that is helpful. Nice tips go along way.