2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[aaarcher86]

How many 2BR villas are there? We are new to DVC and AKV is our home resort. We have stayed there and loved it. We are crossing our fingers and hoping we can book a 2BR in August. I know it's a long shot, but I am really hoping. Another question...for you experienced HHI DVCers what would be my next best option if I can't get a 2 BR? It will be my fam of 4, 2 of my daughters friends and my mom & dad. Thanks everyone

I think 2 bedrooms are actually easier. They far outnumber 1 beds and studios.

 

[kristenrice]

I think 2 bedrooms are actually easier. They far outnumber 1 beds and studios.

If I recall correctly, HHI has 76 dedicated 2BR, 21 lock off 2BR and 5 GV. 16 of the 2BR lock offs are in the main lodge and the other 5 are located under the GV's.

As you can see, there are more than 3x the 2BR as there are studios and 1BR which is why the 2BR is the easiest to get.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I think 2 bedrooms are actually easier. They far outnumber 1 beds and studios.

Surprisingly, that's not always true. We were sitting in Big Murgie's Den one day when a couple decided at the last minute that they'd like to stay an extra day. They asked if there was any availability. They'd been staying in a 2 BR, but the front desk said that the only availability they had was a 1 BR, and that the couple would have to move from their 2 BR if they wanted to stay. It worked out OK because the couple said that some of their large party was leaving, so they went back to their 2 BR to pack up and move.

 

[simbasmom2]

Thanks for the info. It gives me some hope!

 

[dec2901]

HH DVC owners - do you ever have difficulty booking WDW resorts with your points. I want to purchase HH but my DH would rather buy WDW because he is afraid we will have difficulty booking at WDW.
Thanks!

 

[okw2012]

HH DVC owners - do you ever have difficulty booking WDW resorts with your points. I want to purchase HH but my DH would rather buy WDW because he is afraid we will have difficulty booking at WDW.
Thanks!

Getting HHI in summer at 7mo is generally much more difficult than finding something at WDW, assuming you are not picky. This being said it may make more sense to buy a smaller contract at HHI and a second one at WDW because of the higher MF at HHI. You can then alternate between HHI and WDW using your banking and borrowing privileges. This is what we do.

 

[LPnerd]

I think 2 bedrooms are actually easier. They far outnumber 1 beds and studios.

if you can book a room in aug at HHI, you live a charmed life. I live here , its booked already except for a weekend here and there, trust me. The good news is, if you hurry, you can probably use your points and book one of the places they offer through the out of Disney venues.

 

[MarkyMouse]

HH DVC owners - do you ever have difficulty booking WDW resorts with your points. I want to purchase HH but my DH would rather buy WDW because he is afraid we will have difficulty booking at WDW. Thanks!

We have owned vero and hhi for a long time and have always been able to get what we want on property. However, recently we have wanted to start going at Christmas and therefore we have purchased points at okw so we can make an 11 mos ressie.

 

[emilymad]

Sorry if this has been discussed already but have they said when they expect the refurbishments to be completed?

We are debating a trip in June. Our points are already designated for a WDW trip so we would have to pay cash. We are considering other places on the island but it seems hard to find a one bedroom which is all we would need.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Sorry if this has been discussed already but have they said when they expect the refurbishments to be completed?

If I remember right, they wanted to be done by "the summer season". I don't know if that means June 1 or July 1. At the time I was also told they'd start right after the holidays, like any day now.

 

[aaarcher86]

I'm sure I'm missing this in the thread...

Are they just refurbishing some rooms and/or the pool bar? Or was it more?

 

[emilymad]

If I remember right, they wanted to be done by "the summer season". I don't know if that means June 1 or July 1. At the time I was also told they'd start right after the holidays, like any day now.

Thanks! Looking at some of the other vacation rentals on the island they looks very dated compared to Disney. We stayed there this year and really liked it even pre-refurb.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just booked air, for Delta points, for our July trip!

Bobbi

 

[ProudMommyof2]

I am dying to see the renovations!!! Really wondering if they will will add a sleeper chair in the 1 bedrooms!

 

[mumto3girls]

I am dying to see the renovations!!! Really wondering if they will will add a sleeper chair in the 1 bedrooms!

My family of 5 would LOVE to see a sleeper chair in the living room, but I have heard that because of the configuration of the room, fitting one isn't possible. Not sure where or when I heard that, but it stands out to me because we stay at Hilton Head more than any other location and once I heard they were being put into other resorts I was hoping. Of course if all the existing furniture is replaced maybe they would be able to fit one?

 

[Simba's Mom]

We stay in 1 BRs all the time, and as I was looking at this picture from when DH was doing a race there, it looks like there's room if you replace the chair that's off too the left. I wonder if there's some fire codes about access to the door when the bed's open? Darn! Why didn't I ask when we were there last month!

 

[mumto3girls]

We stay in 1 BRs all the time, and as I was looking at this picture from when DH was doing a race there, it looks like there's room if you replace the chair that's off too the left. I wonder if there's some fire codes about access to the door when the bed's open? Darn! Why didn't I ask when we were there last month! http://s115.photobucket.com/user/Simbasmom32/media/HHI2011-Thanksgiving/034.jpg.html

Makes sense to me! I hope they are able to put one in--just more flexibility for my family.

 

[DVC SSR Owner]

Does anyone know if the renovations have started yet? Does anyone know what buildings are being renovated first/last? Thanks!

 

[ProudMommyof2]

We stay in 1 BRs all the time, and as I was looking at this picture from when DH was doing a race there, it looks like there's room if you replace the chair that's off too the left. I wonder if there's some fire codes about access to the door when the bed's open? Darn! Why didn't I ask when we were there last month!

Totally the place I thought it would best fit. Here's hoping!

 

[scottb8888]

Any word on the renovations?