Anyone strongly dislike the timeshare rental experience?

[tentaguasu]

It seem like most people really love the price/value of a timeshare rental over a hotel.

The only folks who seem to feel differently are those that really have a passion for being onsite.

Other than "on-siters" is there anyone else who really doesn't like the timeshare rental option?

Why not?

 

[spiceycat]

it depends upon who you rent from - an owner generally no problems - from the resort or one of its agents - then you are paying way to much for the same property (mostly) or there will be problems.

 

[tentaguasu]

Thanks - I wouldn't have guessed that it's smarter to go with the owner!

 

[spiceycat]

Thanks - I wouldn't have guessed that it's smarter to go with the owner!

well that depends - most owners are reasonable - that say some charge way too much.

it also depends upon where you are looking.

if houses or condo then a management company might be better. if you get a bad one the management company can move you.

 

[kathy884]

What people don't like are timeshare sales presentations. Just make sure to say No and No mulitple times if necessary to anything presented as a resort tour or mini update about the resort etc. unless a high pressure sales presntation that is supposed to be an hour and a 1/2 in length that takes 3 - 4 hours is your idea of a good time. I'd rather have a root canal myself. Also, the free welcome desk coupon book is just a chance to get you over to a group of people trying to get you to sign up for a sales presentation. We skip it. They could certainly give you the coupon book right at check in if they didn't have this other motive.

The only other complaint I see from some first time renters is that they miss daily maid service and onsite resturants.

If these aren't big deals to you, an economical owner rental may be just perfect for your family. // Retail rentals usually include the maid service (check), but usually are quite expensive. Owner rentals are usually where we get the big savings. Also the more people the greater the savings and that's when you really value the ktichen and all the extra space, big balcony for sitting out, etc.

 

[Detailor]

The only other complaint I see from some first time renters is that they miss daily maid service and onsite resturants.

I've heard that complaint many times and I think that it comes down to expectations. I hear people referring to timeshare resorts as "hotels" particularly when they make a reservation through a hotel reservation system (the hotel chains that have a related timeshare company, i.e., Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, and others). It seems that sometimes those folks don't understand the difference between a traditional hotel and timeshare lodging. And some of those folks seem to make the biggest complaints about timeshare resorts at Trip Advisor.

I think that as long as you know what you're renting and understand the differences that a timeshare stay will be a nice experience.

Dick Taylor

 

[cz4ever]

It seem like most people really love the price/value of a timeshare rental over a hotel.

The only folks who seem to feel differently are those that really have a passion for being onsite.

Other than "on-siters" is there anyone else who really doesn't like the timeshare rental option?

Why not?

The rent-from-owner option works well... but as others have said, avoid (or ignore) the entreaties to sit through a (high-pressure) timeshare sales spiel. It sounds so innocent...