Hello Grand Floridian lovers! I'm new to this thread but looking for a bit of insight. We are usually a Poly family - stayed there in 2011 and have been loyal ever since - but we have a trip planned for October next year and I think GF might suit our needs better. I'm just looking for any insights (or pictures!) - we are thinking of either a 1 BR or 2 BR villa (and I would probably rent points for it). It will be our family of 4 and a family friend. We are cool with sharing space but we would like our friend to have some privacy if he wants some. We also like the idea of having an actual kitchen (vs the kitchenette in the Poly studios).
Besides the obvious difference of 1 BR vs 2 BR, are there any pros or cons to one vs the other? If you have stayed in both, do you have any thoughts about how they compare or if the 2 BR is worth the extra money? I know these are subjective - just trying to get some ideas from people who have actually been there!
Thanks so much in advance!
October is a popular time, with Food and Wine and Mickey’s Not So Scary, so if you are interested, you should act soon. It is already within the 11 month window.
I have stayed in both 1BR and 2BR at VGF. Both are spectacular.
Both have a full kitchen, balconies, washer/dryer, etc.
A one BR has a King bed in the bedroom. There is a queen-sized sofa and a Murphy bed in the living area.
The Master BR has an adjoining sink area with a spa-type tub. That adjoins the bathroom, which has another sink area, a walk-in shower, and a toilet. Usually the living room dwellers would use this sink, while the Master BR dwellers use the other sink. But all will share the shower and toilet.
A 2BR comes in 2 varieties. A 2BR lockoff sleeps up to 10. It is basically a 1BR as described above, with an adjoining studio. The studio has a bathroom so you have 2 showers, 2 bathtubs, 2 toilets etc. You have a King Bed in the Master, a Queen Bed and a queen sofa in the Studio, A Queen sofa in the living area of the 1BR section, and Murphy beds in both.
A dedicated 2BR sleeps up to 9. There is a Master with a King, and a 2nd bedroom with 2 queens. There is a sofa bed and Murphy bed in the living area. There are 2 full bathrooms, so you get 2 showers, 2 toilets, 2 bathtubs.
A 2BR is more comfortable with the extra bathroom. A 1BR is doable but crowded if everybody gets along and you can navigate the sharing of the bathroom.
The Murphy beds are not bad, but best used for a child. They are not the best for an adult male. If you know the Murphy beds at Poly,, they are similar.