The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[danielle a]

Ok, so I finally buckled and booked a 2-bedroom Suite at Bonnet Creek at a ridiculously low price for the first week of Feb. It'll be my first time staying there and I was just wondering if there's anything in particular I should know or if I should request to be put in any particular location? (I'm not picky, but I'd like a nice view for our anniversary trip lol) Or any tips y'all may have to get the most out of my first stay would be appreciated!

Hello! Can I ask who you booked through? Thank you!

 

[Megsmachine]

I'm about to book a 2 bedroom for a week in May for $716 through Vacation Strategy. I also had a quote from 5 star vacations for the same week, 2 bedroom for $699 but they have not emailed me back.

 

[Upatnoon]

I've never stayed in a Presidential, but they are a little bigger, may have bigger balconies and are decorated in a more "luxurious" way as well as having stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, etc. They also have a full sized washer and dryer instead of the stackable ones found in the Deluxe.

Here are the layouts: http://kirke.us/BonnetCreek-2brFloorplans.jpg

Here's a video tour of a presidential. Not sure if anything has changed decor-wise in the last three years:

They are also only in Tower 6, on the upper floors (starting around 7 I think) If you are wondering if it is "worth it" I would say they are nice, and I have stayed in them because I was able to get one for the dates I wanted, but I would not seek one out as the deluxe units are also very nice.

 

[ibob52]

I'm about to book a 2 bedroom for a week in May for $716 through Vacation Strategy. I also had a quote from 5 star vacations for the same week, 2 bedroom for $699 but they have not emailed me back.

I would choose Vacation Strategy . . because their cancellation policy is

the *Best* out of all the companies that *Provide Resort Vacation Rentals*

I always feel better when Vacation Strategy handles my reservation

because of their *fair* cancellation policy.

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We understand things come up unexpectedly and do not want our customers to risk any financial loss.
If you should need to cancel your reservation more than 20 days before your check in date, you will receive
a full refund. If you cancel within 20 days of your check in date you will receive a full credit towards a future vacation with us.

 

[Fundytrail]

I would choose Vacation Strategy . . because their cancellation policy

is the *Best* out of all the companies that *Provide Resort Vacation Rentals*

I always feel better when Vacation Strategy handles my reservation

because of their *fair* cancellation policy.

********************************************************************
We understand things come up unexpectedly and do not want our customers to risk any financial loss.
If you should need to cancel your reservation more than 20 days before your check in date, you will receive
a full refund. If you cancel within 20 days of your check in date you will receive a full credit towards a future vacation with us.

X2

Plus they have been great to work with over the past 4 years, always quick to respond.

 

[pigletto]

Thanks so much for the 2 bedroom Deluxe tour chekovgirl! I have looked at so many pictures but that gave me a way better feel for the unit. I just loved the sounds of kids playing in the pool when the video went out on the balcony. It just sounded like vacation!

 

[Megsmachine]

I booked through Vacation Strategy! I got an email back from 5 star vacations and their new quote was $945!!! I had originally emailed both places before thanksgiving and got the quotes of $716 from VS and $699 from 5 Star. Unexpected things came up and we couldn't book until now. VS honored their original quote and obviously 5 Star did not. Thanks all!

 

[Megsmachine]

Thanks chekovgirl for the videos!! While no doubt that presidential has a nicer décor, I don't want to have to pay more for it. The deluxe is really the same thing and is very nice as well.

 

[chekhovgirl]

Thanks so much for the 2 bedroom Deluxe tour chekovgirl! I have looked at so many pictures but that gave me a way better feel for the unit. I just loved the sounds of kids playing in the pool when the video went out on the balcony. It just sounded like vacation!

Yes! Can't wait to go back.

 

[chekhovgirl]

Thanks chekovgirl for the videos!! While no doubt that presidential has a nicer décor, I don't want to have to pay more for it. The deluxe is really the same thing and is very nice as well.

I agree. It's already so much more room than a hotel room. I don't feel like I need to pay more for the presidential. Honestly, I like the decor of the Deluxe more!

 

[chicagoshannon]

The one thing I like better in the presidential is the full size washer and dryer instead of the smaller stacked unit in the deluxe. Even with that I'm not sure it's worth the extra cost.

 

[Megsmachine]

The one thing I like better in the presidential is the full size washer and dryer instead of the smaller stacked unit in the deluxe. Even with that I'm not sure it's worth the extra cost.

Yes, that would definitely be a plus! BUT I agree, not several hundred dollars more plus.

 

[brios86]

I need everyone to keep on saying the presidential suites are not worth the extra cost please!

But really... I want to upgrade but those $350 could definitely be spent somewhere else.

 

[Megsmachine]

I need everyone to keep on saying the presidential suites are not worth the extra cost please!

But really... I want to upgrade but those $350 could definitely be spent somewhere else.

I've only stayed in a deluxe. I would think the presidential would only be worth it (not for me, I'd rather save the money) if you were staying in your room a lot. The décor is more over the top, a normal size washer and dryer, bigger sink in the second bathroom, and I think a larger tub in the master... those are the only real differences I can see. When we were in the deluxe I used the washer a lot and it was perfectly fine, no complaints, and I have 5 boys and a husband. It would not be worth $200 more let alone $350.

 

[KristinU]

The way I see Deluxe vs. Presidential is this: now that we've decided that we loooooooove Bonnet Creek, we will go with Deluxes until we really want to ramp it up for a special occasion to make it feel even more special and luxurious.

 

[kiltclan]

Hello! Can I ask who you booked through? Thank you!

Would you believe me if I said I found it on Priceline? I double and triple checked the address, name and everything. I even called the number Priceline gave in order to confirm that it was the right place
I found it at $86 a night for the 2 bed.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I've only stayed in a deluxe. I would think the presidential would only be worth it (not for me, I'd rather save the money) if you were staying in your room a lot. The décor is more over the top, a normal size washer and dryer, bigger sink in the second bathroom, and I think a larger tub in the master... those are the only real differences I can see. When we were in the deluxe I used the washer a lot and it was perfectly fine, no complaints, and I have 5 boys and a husband. It would not be worth $200 more let alone $350.

The dryer did take two times to dry our clothes though. It was just a slight inconvenience.

I also think that even though there is a little more square footage in a presidential there are less beds. I don't think the couch in the living room folds out.

I'm hoping that we get a free upgrade in September to a Presidential (my parents own there and we are able to upgrade for free 45 days out if there is availability) just for the washer/dryer.

 

[chekhovgirl]

The way I see Deluxe vs. Presidential is this: now that we've decided that we loooooooove Bonnet Creek, we will go with Deluxes until we really want to ramp it up for a special occasion to make it feel even more special and luxurious.

Yes, I'm hoping that our extended family will go at some point and then we'll go 4 bed presidential!

 

[Dis5150]

I really wanted a 4 bdrm Presidential for our trip in September due to the dynamics of our group. Really wanted that 4th bdrm for my military son who is finally able to come on one of our trips and is getting the military 4 day tickets for us. He will sleep on the hide a bed but 4th bedroom would have been much nicer.

 

[ibob52]

Would you believe me if I said I found it on Priceline? I double and triple checked the address, name and everything. I even called the number Priceline gave in order to confirm that it was the right place
I found it at $86 a night for the 2 bed.

Was it a *name your own price* deal (NYOP)

Either way . . you got a very good price.