Advice!! H.A.H. should I rent points or book with an AP rate

[Ergens2]

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has booked a HAH with an AP rate. Did you feel you got a good deal? We are going Sept 30-Oct 1 and are looking at a HAH. I have heared good things about renting points and bad (like they sent the member a check and the check got cash and no ressie was made! ) I know our faithful friends here on the boards are good upstanding people, but you never know! So, should I look into renting or hope for an AP rate. That is the tail end of value season so we hope to get a good deal. Any opinioneither way is more than welcomed!!

 

[KristiKelly]

I guess it depends on which would be cheaper. I have rented points and never had a problem. If you decide to rent, look for a renter that has been on the DIS for awhile, not someone who just registered yesterday & has 1 post by their name. Also, I would not pay the full amount until you have the res. confrimation in your hands. The man I rented from mailed me the confirmation, I called the DVC # every month or so to make sure everything was still good.

 

[vettechick99]

I'm renting for the second time right now for my October trip. Last year it went smoothly with the DIS'r and this year, so far so good. I should get my comfirmation any day now.

Renting will likely only be cheaper if you book during the week. BC/BCV rooms typically go for about $200+/night during value season and I know it's more than that to rent. Granted AP rates haven't been that great this year, so I don't know what Sept will be like.

DVC'rs plan 7 or 11 months ahead, and if you decide to rent and get an Epcot-area resort, you need to book asap. If you are open to any HAFH resort, you probably have some time to decide. But AP rates for Sept-Oct won't come out til mid-late summer and that's really pushing it time-wise.

Good luck!

 

[Ergens2]

Thanks Big Al! That is what I thought. I have been crunching some #'s nad I can't tell what would be better! I guess I could always book a HAFH and then cancel if the rates don't come out. We were just looking for a HAFH because we will be there for 9 days and I would love to have a microwave and coffee maker. Not to mention individual laundry units. I just have an issue with the big mass washer and dryers!

 

[vettechick99]

We were just looking for a HAFH because we will be there for 9 days and I would love to have a microwave and coffee maker. Not to mention individual laundry units. I just have an issue with the big mass washer and dryers!

So you want a 1-bedroom? Which resort? The price I quoted before was for a regular size room vs a studio. 1-bedrooms are a bit higher in both respects...

When we stayed at BCV (studio) one afternoon I ran down one flight of stairs and did my laundry. It was free and no one was using the facility. I imagine some of the other resorts would be more crowded, especially at night. I guess no one is hanging at the resort at 4 pm.

 

[Ergens2]

I think we are going to shoot for a studio. Just can't seem to come off of the extra $ for the 1 bdrm. I just called CRO and the lovely CM (Desdimona ! ) Said she had plenty of studios avail. for both BWV and BCV. She did warn me that BWV are still undergoing renovations and there may be some pipe noise between 9-5.

 

[4greatboys]

One thing to consider when renting points for one of the DVC resorts is that the point usage is much higher on Fri/Sat nights. Renting points Sun-Thur nights can be a great deal but when we tack on the Fri and/or Sat it really makes the cost go up.
You might come out better, if you can get an AP rate, to pay cash for the Fri/Sat night and use the points Sun-Thur night or stay at another resort for those couple of nights.