8 Days @ CSR

[Mickey23]

Just got back from our stay at CSR. We were there from 5/5 - 5/12. I requested a room in Cabanas and my request was met. We stayed in Cabanas room 9522 overlooking the water (a nice surprise). After reading about noisy conventioneers, bedbugs, and mold, I have to admit I was worried.

Upon arrival, we made a quick check of the beds and found no sign of bedbugs - whew! Another quick glance around the room and bathroom revealed no sign of mold, either. Double whew! In fact, the room was clean, comfortable, and really didn't show any wear at all. I did notice that it seemed a bit dark inside, but after walking around in the bright FL sun I think any indoor space would seem dark. After turning on some lights, it was fine.

The A/C controls were easy to use. I had read on Buzz's site that they might need to be adjusted every day, but we only had to adjust them twice during our stay. The A/C was very quiet and we never noticed when it was running. In fact, the whole area was quiet. We never heard our neighbors except for the occassional footsteps going past our door in the evening or the sound of the water running through the pipes for showers in the morning.

Housekeeping was great. Our room was always clean and tidy and during the last four days of our stay, we had elaborate window decorations with DD's dolls and stuffed animal and we even got one of those elusive towel animals.

The pool was fantastic. We used the pool on three separate days during our stay, day and night, and it was never crowded. One morning we were there for four hours and we had to share it with only a handful of other families.

Bell services, concierge services, and all the other CMs were friendly, helpful, and very nice. We never felt slighted or ignored - everyone had a smile, wave, or a kind word even if they were just passing by.

There was a sizeable convention while we were there, but we hardly noticed them. We did see them in the mornings at the Pepper Market and while walking to and from our room, but never anywhere else. And speaking of the much-maligned Pepper Market, we thought it was great! The variety was outstanding, the portions huge, and the food tasty. My favorite was the breakfast burrito - man was that good! I'm hungry just thinking about it!

The only con to our stay was DH's discomfort on the bed we slept in. His back was really bothering him and he thought it was because of the mattress. We went to the concierge and told them about it and they graciously offered to have the mattress replaced in our room, but I think we waited too long for it to make a difference. I should mention that I am usually the one that has back problems while sleeping and I was just fine.

All in all, we had a wonderful stay at CSR and we will definitely stay there again. In fact, my SIL and her husband changed their reservations from POFQ to CSR based on our stay! Don't be afraid to give CSR a try - you won't be disappointed.

Awesome review! Glad you had such a great time! Your SIL made the right choice!!

 

[dolphin01]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[goalierich]

We have stayed there 2 times before and we will be there again next week. We cannot wait. I am glad you had a good time.

 

[KatMark]

We have stayed there 2 times before and we will be there again next week. We cannot wait. I am glad you had a good time.

Have a great time.

 

[Bouncing4Tigger]

I love CSR!! I am staying there in Sept for my Birthday trip and I can't wait

 

[KatMark]

I love CSR!! I am staying there in Sept for my Birthday trip and I can't wait

Happy Birthday--in case I forget as we'll be there in September too for our anniversary...did my birthday there last year.

 

[Dancemom03]

Last summer there was a gator the kids loved to watch in the lake. I'd heard he'd been there for several months at least. I got some nice close pics. Did you happen to notice if he was still in residence, by chance?

 

[markm0926]

Thanks for posting your review!

We are hoping for Cabans in August.

 

[nikki'smom]

Thanks for posting!

 

[Buzz2001]

We have stayed there 2 times before and we will be there again next week. We cannot wait. I am glad you had a good time.

Have a great trip!

 

[jtovey56]

2 days to go. we requested the Casitas, #3, because of the views. Can't wait. We've been there before, 8 years ago, and loved it, especially the pool.
Jim

 

[KatMark]

2 days to go. we requested the Casitas, #3, because of the views. Can't wait. We've been there before, 8 years ago, and loved it, especially the pool.
Jim

Have a great trip. We love the Casitas--we always stay in 4 or 5.

 

[Dancemom03]

Have a great trip. We love the Casitas--we always stay in 4 or 5.

I'll second that. Hope your trip is truly magical!

We've stayed in the Casitas 4 area twice now and really enjoy the resort. The view across the lake at night with all the lights lit is awesome! And I can never get over the fact that a steak dinner - or even the fresh tuna - at Pepper Market only counts as a CS credit on DDP (or it did last year anyway, not sure if they've changed that since). Probably the best place for counter service on DDP we ate anywhere on property! Yummm....

 

[Buzz2001]

2 days to go. we requested the Casitas, #3, because of the views. Can't wait. We've been there before, 8 years ago, and loved it, especially the pool.
Jim

Have a great trip!

 

[MATTLIZ]

I was at CSR May 1st to 4th, and have to agree with every comment you made but double! I was in Cabanas 8a, and I loved my room. I found the bed to be very comfortable.
The CMs were great!
Andrea

I agree with everything too, except for the bed! I too was looking for "all the bad things" I had read over the few months before our trip, but found NOTHING to complain about. We asked for Cabanas 8A or 8B and got 8B! It was a wonderful location and room. Excellent mousekeeper too!

CSR is a wonderful place to go on vacation and I would go back in a minute... I miss it so much!!!

 

[aw0202]

2 days to go. we requested the Casitas, #3, because of the views. Can't wait. We've been there before, 8 years ago, and loved it, especially the pool.
Jim

Have a great time!! Lots of changes in eight years.

 

[Luv2Roam]

I think CSR is a great moderate resort.
I can never figure out why conventioneers bother some guests. And strangely I never read this about the other convention resorts. Just CSR.

 

[karibritt01]

We love the Ranchos 6A best. I get homesick for CSR just reading your review, especially since we are staying at POP for 2 nights before our cruise. DD cried to find out we wouldn't be at "our" hotel!

 

[kate&sarahsdad]

CSR is our favorite resort too! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Lilolvr]

We love the Ranchos 6A best. I get homesick for CSR just reading your review, especially since we are staying at POP for 2 nights before our cruise. DD cried to find out we wouldn't be at "our" hotel!

I know what you mean!