Cost for extra housekeeping

[AndyFL]

Hopefully this is a simple, easy question: we are going to Disney as a guest of a DVC member and we noticed that housekeeping is only done every 4 days and it states that you can request extra housekeeping...how much does it cost? tia

 

[drusba]

You can order any one or more days of full service while there by just calling housekeeping but it is not inexpensive; believe current cost is $40/50/60 per day for studio/1BR/2BR (that is what it was about 6 months ago, don't know if they raised it since then).

 

[flexsmom]

Hopefully this is a simple, easy question: we are going to Disney as a guest of a DVC member and we noticed that housekeeping is only done every 4 days and it states that you can request extra housekeeping...how much does it cost? tia

Actually, Trash & Towel service and a full housecleaning service are performed alternating on every fourth day - so if you are there for 5 days, you won't get "housekeeping" in the traditional sense, but rather only a Trash & Towel service. We've never had a problem with this alone. I let the kids slide on making their beds on vacation - but they usually pull up the covers anyway - and we make sure we hang up our towels to dry then wash them ourselves after a day or two.

But - if you do want it, it is available for a hefty price!

 

[erionm]

Hopefully this is a simple, easy question: we are going to Disney as a guest of a DVC member and we noticed that housekeeping is only done every 4 days and it states that you can request extra housekeeping...how much does it cost? tia

From the member website:

Housekeeping
Trash & Towel Service
For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:

• Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
• Provide fresh bathroom linens.
• Replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap.
• Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
• Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.
• Replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service
For stays of eight or more nights, Full Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Full Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:

• Change the bed linens.
• Vacuum and dust the Vacation Home.
• Clean the bathroom(s).
• Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

Pay As You Play
With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more for the following fees:

• Toiletries Package, $5.00 - 1 facial soap, 1 bath soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel
• Coffee Package, $3.00 - 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
• Towel Package, $6.00 - 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
• Laundry Detergent (only in One-, Two-, and Three-bedroom Vacation Homes), $1.00 - 1 box

Additional Full Cleaning Rates:

• Studio/Inn Room - $30.00 per day requested
• One-Bedroom - $45.00 per day requested
• Two-Bedroom - $60.00 per day requested
• Three-Bedroom - $75.00 per day requested

Additional Trash & Towel Rates:

• Studio/Inn Room - $15.00 per day requested
• One-Bedroom - $20.00 per day requested
• Two-Bedroom - $25.00 per day requested
• Three-Bedroom - $35.00 per day requested

Note: Rates are subject to change

 

[magicaldisney]

Don't knock not having housekeeping until you try it, you just might like it!! Not worrying about someone coming in the room, what time they're coming in the room, what time the room will be done to return is liberating!! It's really not as bad as it seems it would be.

 

[Chuck S]

Not having housekeeping seems very odd to people that have always stayed in a traditional hotel. But, for most new members and their guests, once they have had limited housekeeping, they prefer it that way. We sure don't mind straightening out our own beds in the morning it only takes a minute, and there is no need to feel like you need to tidy up and put everything away so it won't be in the way of the housekeeping staff.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Not having housekeeping seems very odd to people that have always stayed in a traditional hotel. But, for most new members and their guests, once they have had limited housekeeping, they prefer it that way. We sure don't mind straightening out our own beds in the morning it only takes a minute, and there is no need to feel like you need to tidy up and put everything away so it won't be in the way of the housekeeping staff.

Exactly how we feel! In fact, I get so I dislike going to a regular hotel anymore where I have to worry about when the housekeeper is coming in. I like that our villa is more like our home. We make our own beds at home as soon as we get out of them, so we do the same on vacation....No big deal. All DVC resorts have easy to access trash rooms, and all trash containers have extra bags at the bottom. With the full kitchens and in room laundry, there is no real need for the other extras either unless you want to buy the laundry soap or extra coffee. We have an owner's locker, so we store a lot of that stuff there, and we always make a grocery run each trip.

FYI, I once ordered an extra full cleaning for a 2 bedroom when I had different guests coming in mid trip. I was VERY disappointed in the service. It should have been a full clean like is done before you check in, but in our case, it wasn't. I thought it was a total waste of $65, and I had to have them come back up and do some things over.