Booked with Cypress Pointe Grand Villas

[chanty]

Well, it's my turn to be part of the "booked". I just booked a 1 bedroom villa at Grand Villas for $81/night. I know it's a bit more then hotelkingdom.com but i didn't like the fact that I had to pay everything NOW. (not sure about their cancellation policies either!).

with them, I can cancel 48 hours before my arrival, which is awesome (if ever something major happens). I will also look for more deals (if I can find somethign better!).

Pretty excited!

Chantal

 

[spiceycat]

glad you found something that you liked at a reasonable cost.

some people have complainted about Hotel Kingdom telling them they had a room and finding out they didn't...

so you are probably better off during it your way.

 

[dawgsgirl]

Who did you book with?

 

[debden]

Yes,Please tell us what website you booked on?? I'd also be interested to know!!
Thanks,Debbie

 

[chanty]

Oh Sorry ladies!

I booked through Sunterra 1-800-424-1943 (found the number at www.cypress-pointe.com ) LOVE the virtual tour on that site too

You have to understand that I bargained.... She gave me 40% off the listed price. Started off at 185/night for a 2 bedroom, got 140/night fairly quickly... then, after pushing a bit for a better discount, she put me on hold and came back with 40% discount... with brought it at 111$/night for a 2 bedroom...one bedroom started at 135/nihgt, dropped to 99/night ended up with 81/night (40% discount).

Hope this helps!

Chantal

 

[debden]

Chantal,Hope you don't mind me asking but did they require a deposit or just a credit card?
I don't know how you got them to lower their price but good job girl!!
You got a fantastic deal!
Debbie

 

[Gillian]

Great deal! Is the 1 bedroom the lockoff unit?

 

[chanty]

When you usually ask, they can get you something cheaper... and I was lucky enough to get it! hehe

Yes, she took one night as a deposit and I can cancel 48hrs before arrival.

The 1 bedroom unit is NOT the studio - don't confuse them. The 1 bedroom unit is very similar to the 2 bedroom but is smaller (500 sq ft compared to 1100 or so).

Chantal

 

[Gillian]

The one bedroom is most likely the lock off unit. When we stayed in a 3 bedroom there, one bedroom is separate and has a small living area & kitchen. The kitchen had a 2 burner stove. From the floorplans, it looks like that is the 1-bedroom.

I have no idea what a studio is. In the picture it looks just like the 1-bedroom, but with different fabrics. And I guess the living room part is missing. There is another website that says they just have 1,2 or 3 bedrooms. http://cypresspointe2.com

 

[jnl]

The one bedroom is most likely the lock off unit. When we stayed in a 3 bedroom there, one bedroom is separate and has a small living area & kitchen. The kitchen had a 2 burner stove. From the floorplans, it looks like that is the 1-bedroom.

Gillian- Do you remember if the 1 bedroom has a door to seperate the bedroom from the sleeper sofa in the living room? Also, is there a door to the bathroom? Thanks

 

[chanty]

From the pics (www.cypress-pointe.com), there seems to be a door from the 1 bedroom to the kitchen/living room. ALso, when you look on the floor plan, there's a door to the washroom but the bath & shower is out in the open (no doors). Look at the virtual tours on the site I just wrote...it'll give you a good idea.

Chantal

 

[Local_Girl]

Chanty...it looks like the link you posted is for the Grande Villas section. Did you book your 1 bdrm at the GV or the regular CP?

**Sorry, just looked back at the original post and see that you're at the GV! My bad!

 

[chanty]

Cypress Pointe Grand Villas (phase II)

Chantal

 

[hercamore]

chanty,

In the l br, the bath and sink/vanity area are in the open. There is a door to the small shower and a door to the toilet area. (tiny).

herc.

 

[chanty]

See I saw the door for the toilet...but wasn't sure if there's an actual door to the shower. Looked more like the door of the shower stall...if you understand what i mean. Anyways, it's not an issue for us since it's our honeymoon hahaha

Chantal

 

[Gillian]

It's a great room for a couple! We stayed with family and they gave us that room so we could have more privacy (& quiet!). Having our own kitchen was really nice, especially in the morning. And it kept our neice & nephew from eating our food.

If you had more adults, it could get awkward.

There is a door between the LR & BR. There is also a large window in the wall between them, with a shade on the bedroom side. The LR/kitchen area does not have any outside walls. The balcony is off the bedroom.

Also, you have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom.

 

[chanty]

Glad to hear...is the balcony like the others (2 & 3 bedroom villas) or is it smaller??

Chantal