Anybody Rented Points for DVC Stay

[Babyboo]

Does anybody have any experience of renting points for a DVC stay - good or bad ?

Have seen the thread on Dis on wondered if would be a good move or not.

 

[Granny]

Many, many people have paid for reservations ("renting points" is really a misnomer) by working with a DVC owner. I'd suggest the thread at the following link for anyone not familiar with the process: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1255828&referrerid=&highlight=rent+primer

Good luck!

 

[dznyacct]

I didn't rent out points, but I did do two transfers to other DVC owners in order to pay for out week in a condo at Key West last summer (which was incredible, by the way!!). Our trade to II never went through, so I posted on the DIS DVC rent/trade board and got several responses. It was definitely a leap of trust between us, but everything went very smoothly. I called DVC and made the transfer, receiving a confirmation number. I then called/e-mailed the confirmation number to the recipient and they sent me a bank cashier's check for payment. I have only met very kind and honest DIS members, and these transactions are proof of that.

 

[byoung]

We rented a few times from the same renter, got hooked on DVC and own now. Like others only wish we did it sooner.

 

[dgaston]

Don't do it unless you want to end up owning DVC. It's a common theme over here.

 

[hygienejean]

Yup the previous poster is right ....I have rented 3 times and now I own at BWV....

I have had 3 different people that I rented from and all were very nice and everything went smoothly. Just make sure you have a contract to protect both parties...

Jean

 

[MarylandMommy]

We rented from a great owner! We ended up buying into DVC before we used her points, but honored our contract anyway. We ended up with an extravagent stay at a 2 bedroom in the VWL and enjoyed every minute. Very, very good experience!

 

[Babyboo]

Can anybody tell me if the rooms are well maintained. I have read a couple of reviews which haven't been that complimentary.

I would love to convience DH that it's a good idea

 

[Thumper4me]

I am a DVC member and have both rented points from other DVC members and have rented out to others. I used the money to book an Alaskan cruise. I have had no issues on either front.

The units are generally well maintained. I have found no rooms that I thought were in terrible shape and I ahve beena member for over ten years. Sometimes you will find the normal wear and tear. Be careful, once you rent a one bedroom you will be spoiled and not want to return to a "regular" room ever again.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Can anybody tell me if the rooms are well maintained. I have read a couple of reviews which haven't been that complimentary.

I would love to convience DH that it's a good idea

Which resort are you interested in? We have had very few maintenance issues at OKW in 10 years and 20+ stays.

 

[Babyboo]

I would like to try BCV or WLV and if we were to buy I would be looking at AKL as we loved our stay there in Jan.

 

[hygienejean]

I have found the rooms on all of our DVC stays well maintained. They are well designed and lovely!

 

[ccigliano]

Depending on when you plan to go you may be able to stay at AKL Villas as I just saw a post on the DVC rent/trade for 500 points to be used by Sept 30th 2007 @ $12 per point. Good Luck!

 

[Babyboo]

Depending on when you plan to go you may be able to stay at AKL Villas as I just saw a post on the DVC rent/trade for 500 points to be used by Sept 30th 2007 @ $12 per point. Good Luck!

We're there for a week in June - so to early for AKV and then just over 2 weeks at Christmas. Is it to early to be booking AKV for Dec?

 

[cwnhokie]

We've rented once and are about to do it again. We had a wonderful experience, although I was nervous. But that's the risk you take to be able to stay at a deluxe resort for much less.

 

[caseyem67]

Don't do it unless you want to end up owning DVC. It's a common theme over here.

Yep. same thing here! Don't rent unless you are ready to buy! Haven't made our first trip home yet, but have rented from someone and I recommend it to anyone and everyone that I hear about that is planning a trip. I have also rented points to people (was going to cover the cost of a Disney cruise, but plans changed!) You simply get so much more. A lot of people say "We aren't in our room that much, I wouldn't use a kitchen so why have it?" Even if you don't use it that often, it is just convenient! Breakfasts, keeping snacks and drinks in the room, mid-day meals if you come back to the room. The extra space to move around in is fabulous. Plus, I think you enjoy the resort more. I know we won't spend every day in the parks this time because of staying in a 2BR. There is plenty to do at the resorts and you don't feel cramped in the room.

Go for it!