Any DVC members look into Reunion Resort & Club?

[Terry S]

I received a package in the mail from Reunion resort and Club. We have been considering a move to Florida either sometime in the near future or at least for retirement. So we have been starting to look at places to live. Like I said, not sure if we are going to do this soon, in that case we would need a family type neighborhood or if we would purchase a home that we would use for retirement, but I was just curious if anyone has looked into the homes a Reunion or does anyone have a suggestion for a good neighboorhood near WDW (I want to work in WDW, of course so it would have to be within a 1/2 hour of WDW)

 

[PamOKW]

I did! I did!

I have not actually seen the place yet but I have gotten quite a bit of information and attended a special informative session they held in my area this winter.

I was considering it the same way you are. I have to say that my excitement died down after the meeting. I'll reserve final judgement until I actually see what's there but I don't think it's for me.

The "style" seems very similar to Celebration. Personally, I'm looking for something more "Florida" if I make the move. The architecture looks too much like here. The sales rep did say that they will have a custom home section and that people might have more that type of home there.

While they played along with the idea of having some full-time residents it really seems more like they are creating DVC on steroids. They were really selling the concept of owning a home or condo there to be rented out constantly. Really almost like a timeshare but you make the purchase, they do the rental, and you share the profit. The condos even come furnished. It seemed like it would be like being a permanent resident while the rest of the neighbors were coming in and out constantly like at a DVC resort. The emphasis is very much on the "rent it out" concept.

The same company has done some upscale developments on golf courses that were full-time or vacation homes. Tesoro is one of their latest and Ocean Hammock is another. These places have homes in the million+ category and are not this rental idea that they are pushing for Reunion.

Overall, I was disappointed. It seems like a combination of Celebration and DVC without the benefits of either. Maybe it will turn out differently in the end. I would like to hear if anyone has actually gone to see the property. Terry--if you are interested they were offering packages to come down and take a look.

Didn't you think their marketing package looks a lot like DVC?

 

[marymrg]

This is exactly what we are looking for. We are thinking of buying rental property. Do you have a website? We are going to be in Orlando for a few days and this is the type of real estate we wanted to check out. We're still in the investigating stage so other than one site we found on a realtor's page........we really don't have a clue. Of course, all of the money we make will enable us to one day be snowbirds..........One can dream, right?
Thanks for any info.

 

[Terry S]

Thank you PamOKW for the very detailed response. After reading what you wrote if doesn't sound like something I would want. I don't want to permanantly live in a neighboorhood where many of the homes are being rented out and different people are coming and going.

marymrg.. the 800 number on the back of the brochure is 888-300-2434.

 

[PamOKW]

They do indeed have a website. http://www.reunionresort.com/

As I recall, the townhomes run roughly around $300,000 and membership in the country club and golf membership are additional (plus yearly fees). The golf courses are all being designed by top notch players -- Nicklaus, Palmer, etc. I think they are offering some "deals" on memberships for early purchasers. They also have homesites for sale and then you contract from a list of selected builders if you want a "standalone" home. I'd be interested in hearing back if you do actually go to see the place. From what I can determine, it is inland from Celebration on the same road. (Former ranch land.)

 

[ncligs]

There is an excellent retirement community in central Florida called the "Villages" that some friends of ours live at. The website is below. Homes range from $70,000- $300,000.
There is an age limit of 55 though

http://www.thevillages.com/models/models.asp