The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[dancin Disney style]

I got a rate of $100 a night for 11/3-11/7 for a 1 bedroom through Vacation Upgrades...is that about the norm??

That seems a bit high but it is over a weekend which I know increases the cost.

We got a 2br with Vacation strategies at roughly the same time frame for approx $94 (average cost per night). If I did the math right, we are paying $75 per night weekday and $120 per night weekend. But these rates are for a 2br which is why your rate for a 1br seems a bit high. Irregardless .....$100 a night is a great rate!!

Vacation Upgrades posts the prices on their website....$100/night for a 1br is the lowest it will go with them. I think it's a very reasonable price considering that he is VERY reputable and also a hotel room will cost that much and more. Getting a 1br condo for $100/night(no extra tax or fees)....very good deal IMO.

 

[Candleshoe]

We've stayed at WH 3 times in townhomes. It's a nice resort, but doesn't have the same atmosphere at BC. Just one pool and slide, although if you're staying in one of the condos, you'll be close to it. Using your own vehicle, you can get to the parks faster than using the buses at BC. It's more like a neighborhood, not a resort. It's very quiet and private if that's what you're into. We enjoyed all our stays there and will likely stay there again sometime.

I believe there is only one salt water pool at the main building at BC, also has a splash pad and lazy river. It was my favorite pool at BC. That water doesn't leave you feeling chlorinated, lol. I loved it. You can bring the inner tubes from the lazy river over and float to your hearts content. It's a large pool and a lovely area.

Our showers were wicked hot. SAme for the tub, the kitchen sink, kids bath, and laundry. Never had an issue with ac turning off, but there are folks on this thread who can tell you how to override it if it does.

IME, Tripadvisor should be taken with a grain of salt. We've stayed at several places in the US that received negative comments and had a great time.

WH or BC are both wonderful places, either one would make an awesome vacation spot near Disney. Sometimes it's best to just make a list of what is most important to you and find the place that matches it, hold your breath and leap. You're going to Disney afterall....

Thanks! I'll know to avoid that pool and not to worry about the showers.

I went ahead and said yes to a 1br through Ken and Denise. My contract's on its way

Thanks y'all!

 

[Candleshoe]

We were there last week and had no issues with hot water or A/C -- in fact I kept turning A/C the temp up because I was too cold.

Thanks!!

LOVE salt water pools (have one at home!), the only issue I had with the shower was a weak mist that you can not adjust. Water saving I guess. The water in all sinks and the shower was VERY hot. Spoiled me because mine at home takes so long to get hot.

I never had issues with the AC, but you can override the motion sensor by pressing & holding F/C button on the left side of thermostat, once "6P" apprears in display, unit is on override. I had this written in my notes from a previous post in case I needed it.

I appreciate this! I hope that I don't have to do anything special with it though. I'm not very mechanically inclined.

As far as salt water pools I could take them or leave them. Don't really like them but they'll do in a pinch. But my daughter won't swim in them at all. DH and I (AND DD) discovered this the hard way on a cruise. No sense in pushing what she hates, especially for something that's supposed to be fun, kwim?


Where is the Pirate pool? I asked Ken for Building 5 -- like DCTooTall suggested, but forgot to ask where that pool is. I've seen pics of it and it's cute.

 

[Disneyforus]

I looked through the posts and can't find the discussion about the mattresses at BC. Someone mentioned they loved the mattress and wrote down all the information and may purchase one.. I am looking for the same info. I too would like to look into purchasing the same mattress...they are sooo comfy.

If I don't hear anything back I will just call the resort and ask...

Thanks!!

 

[DCTooTall]

Thanks!!


I appreciate this! I hope that I don't have to do anything special with it though. I'm not very mechanically inclined.

As far as salt water pools I could take them or leave them. Don't really like them but they'll do in a pinch. But my daughter won't swim in them at all. DH and I (AND DD) discovered this the hard way on a cruise. No sense in pushing what she hates, especially for something that's supposed to be fun, kwim?


Where is the Pirate pool? I asked Ken for Building 5 -- like DCTooTall suggested, but forgot to ask where that pool is. I've seen pics of it and it's cute.

The Pirate ship pool is at Tower 6, next to tower 5.

I haven't ever actually gone in that pool (I tend to stick to the hottubs ), but i recall someone mentioning once that it may also be a salt water pool.

BUT.... if you are interesting in the slide there, it does not empty into the pool so it probably wouldn't be salt water even if the pool was.

 

[Candleshoe]

The Pirate ship pool is at Tower 6, next to tower 5.

I haven't ever actually gone in that pool (I tend to stick to the hottubs ), but i recall someone mentioning once that it may also be a salt water pool.

BUT.... if you are interesting in the slide there, it does not empty into the pool so it probably wouldn't be salt water even if the pool was.

Yes it's hot tubs for me, too. (and not this kind: ) But my daughter is 12 and that would suit her.

Ken got back with me and extended our stay a day, so we'll be there the whole trip. No moving to Universal for the last night. The family didn't really want to go so much, it was just me. And we might still go for a single day if I can scrap together a little extra dough. Otherwise we'll stick to Disney and be happy. Plus maybe we'll get to actually do some of the BC activities!

 

[thelionqueen]

Vacation Upgrades posts the prices on their website....$100/night for a 1br is the lowest it will go with them. I think it's a very reasonable price considering that he is VERY reputable and also a hotel room will cost that much and more. Getting a 1br condo for $100/night(no extra tax or fees)....very good deal IMO.

I've never seen the prices on their website, where are they located? I simply filled out the form and got a quote on the size of the villa and the length of stay. I added 2 more weeknights to our reservation (which included 2 weekends) and took the difference in the two rates, figured out the weekday cost and the weekend cost...which is why I stated "if my calculations are correct" and I also said "irregardless...$100 is a great rate" Would really like to know where the prices are posted on the website though...I still don't see them. Thanks!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

I looked through the posts and can't find the discussion about the mattresses at BC. Someone mentioned they loved the mattress and wrote down all the information and may purchase one.. I am looking for the same info. I too would like to look into purchasing the same mattress...they are sooo comfy.

If I don't hear anything back I will just call the resort and ask...

Thanks!!

Would you mind posting that info if you get it?

We haven't had the pleasure of staying at WBC yet, but are in the market for a new mattress. If we like it as much as everyone else seems to the info will be quite handy.

Thanks!

 

[mom2m2j]

I would LOVE to know what Brand the sofa's with the hideabed are! I slept on the one in our room the last night so I could get up early and finish packing without disturbing my kids, and could not believe how thick and comfy it was. It was the 1st time I have ever slept on one that was even close to being comfortable!

 

[Candleshoe]

I've never seen the prices on their website, where are they located? I simply filled out the form and got a quote on the size of the villa and the length of stay. I added 2 more weeknights to our reservation (which included 2 weekends) and took the difference in the two rates, figured out the weekday cost and the weekend cost...which is why I stated "if my calculations are correct" and I also said "irregardless...$100 is a great rate" Would really like to know where the prices are posted on the website though...I still don't see them. Thanks!

http://vacationupgrades.com/pricing.html



It's not on vacationstrategy's page though.

 

[thelionqueen]

http://vacationupgrades.com/pricing.html



It's not on vacationstrategy's page though.

Ahhhh yes I do remember seeing that page when I was comparing prices. I thought I read that she was looking at Vacation Strategy which doesn't post their prices. I'm not confused anymore (at least for the time being ) Thanks for the link!!

 

[thelionqueen]

As a side note, I am using Vacation Strategy for the first time and have absolutely 1000% amazing customer service and speed in every communication with them.

I did a lot of research on the Dis about other vaction rental companies, and compared prices with them all. VS has stellar reviews on the Dis as do many others, but the price difference was significantly less going through VS then with the other companies I had them give me a quote (looked on ebay too). On top of that...VS has a "low price guarantee" so if you find a lower price they will match or beat it. I didn't need to use that guarantee because they were priced far below everyone else I checked with. As an example, the exact same room and timeframe with VU is $1320 with VS it is $1041 that is more than 20% less for the exact same room. Just FYI

 

[harvey]

The mattresses are Simmons Beautyrest. The tag said "Wyndam Hospitality' as well, so they may be made particularly for them. It also said Savana Plush, I believe. I meant to take a pic with my phone, but forgot.

Absolutely the most comfy mattress I've ever slept in. After getting home, my back started acting up again...time for new mattresses here as well. Hoping I can find the Simmons here!

 

[infopurposesonly]

The mattresses are Simmons Beautyrest. The tag said "Wyndam Hospitality' as well, so they may be made particularly for them. It also said Savana Plush, I believe. I meant to take a pic with my phone, but forgot.

Absolutely the most comfy mattress I've ever slept in. After getting home, my back started acting up again...time for new mattresses here as well. Hoping I can find the Simmons here!

Savannah Plush is by Dormia, but I did read that Wyndham is going with Simmons Beautyrest beds, so now I'm confused. We LOVED the bed we had in Building 2 last month. However, we have a Simmons Beautyrest now at home, and it's almost the most uncomfortable bed we've ever had, with the Simmons Beautyrest we owned previously being even less comfortable. I know there are different models, but I don't want to take a chance on another Simmons product. Just wish I had taken a look at the mattress label while I was there.

 

[Candleshoe]

As a side note, I am using Vacation Strategy for the first time and have absolutely 1000% amazing customer service and speed in every communication with them.

I did a lot of research on the Dis about other vaction rental companies, and compared prices with them all. VS has stellar reviews on the Dis as do many others, but the price difference was significantly less going through VS then with the other companies I had them give me a quote (looked on ebay too). On top of that...VS has a "low price guarantee" so if you find a lower price they will match or beat it. I didn't need to use that guarantee because they were priced far below everyone else I checked with. As an example, the exact same room and timeframe with VU is $1320 with VS it is $1041 that is more than 20% less for the exact same room. Just FYI

That's so weird, because for us we were quoted almost $400 more with VS than with VU.

Let me be clear though. VS's more expensive quote was outside 60 days, and I knew up front what VU's would be at 60 days and just waited and got my room for $400 less. Wait. Was that clear? I could try again if it was 'clear as mud'.

I believe that inside 60 days VU will be less. However. I did NOT get a quote from VS inside the 60 day mark since they were so much more expensive outside of it.

whew.

I guess really everyone should just shop around.

 

[harvey]

Savannah Plush is by Dormia, but I did read that Wyndham is going with Simmons Beautyrest beds, so now I'm confused. We LOVED the bed we had in Building 2 last month. However, we have a Simmons Beautyrest now at home, and it's almost the most uncomfortable bed we've ever had, with the Simmons Beautyrest we owned previously being even less comfortable. I know there are different models, but I don't want to take a chance on another Simmons product. Just wish I had taken a look at the mattress label while I was there.

Hmmm...that is confusing. We were also in Building 2 (last week). I'm almost sure it said Savanah Plush as well as Simmons Beautyrest on the side tag. Weird. I guess we could call BC and ask?

 

[sorul82?]

That's so weird, because for us we were quoted almost $400 more with VS than with VU.

Let me be clear though. VS's more expensive quote was outside 60 days, and I knew up front what VU's would be at 60 days and just waited and got my room for $400 less. Wait. Was that clear? I could try again if it was 'clear as mud'.

I believe that inside 60 days VU will be less. However. I did NOT get a quote from VS inside the 60 day mark since they were so much more expensive outside of it.

whew.

I guess really everyone should just shop around.

I just got a quote back from VS. They were $77 more than VU.

 

[thelionqueen]

I just got a quote back from VS. They were $77 more than VU.

When you book further out the rates are higher with both companies. The quotes I compared were outside the 60 day window for both companies, so I'm not sure if we're all comparing apples to apples..but for my trip it was quite a bit less with VS. Also they have a price match guarantee so if you wanted to guarantee the lowest price VS is where I would book and did..but obviously everyone needs to go with whomever they feel most comfortable with

 

[Disneyforus]

Would you mind posting that info if you get it?

We haven't had the pleasure of staying at WBC yet, but are in the market for a new mattress. If we like it as much as everyone else seems to the info will be quite handy.

Thanks!

The mattresses are Simmons Beautyrest. The tag said "Wyndam Hospitality' as well, so they may be made particularly for them. It also said Savana Plush, I believe. I meant to take a pic with my phone, but forgot.

Absolutely the most comfy mattress I've ever slept in. After getting home, my back started acting up again...time for new mattresses here as well. Hoping I can find the Simmons here!

Savannah Plush is by Dormia, but I did read that Wyndham is going with Simmons Beautyrest beds, so now I'm confused. We LOVED the bed we had in Building 2 last month. However, we have a Simmons Beautyrest now at home, and it's almost the most uncomfortable bed we've ever had, with the Simmons Beautyrest we owned previously being even less comfortable. I know there are different models, but I don't want to take a chance on another Simmons product. Just wish I had taken a look at the mattress label while I was there.

Hmmm...that is confusing. We were also in Building 2 (last week). I'm almost sure it said Savanah Plush as well as Simmons Beautyrest on the side tag. Weird. I guess we could call BC and ask?

Ok, I'm going to call and ask tomorrow, and find out exactly what the brand is...I suppose it is possible that they have more than one brand...We've stayed in two buildings in the last two years and I feel like they were the same...(Bldg 2 and 5)...I'll let everyone know what I find out.

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

We just returned from a 10 night stay at WBC in a 1 bedroom deluxe. I fell in love with the bed ! I wrote down the name . It was a Simmons Beautyrest Vacation Therapy Spa Mattress - Plush. Im going to try to find one to purchase. Let me know if anyone has any luck locating them.