Few planning questions, help please?

[aklein]

Hi we are first time travelers as dvc members and staying at bay lake towers, arriving on Saturday. Few minor questions, do you recommend bringing floatation devices for kids or does the hotel provide them? Also, I assume there's a coffee maker in the room, do you have to bring your own filters or are they provided? Any help is appreciated!

 

[Micca]

Not sure about the floatation devices, but I'd assume the resort does not provide them.

Yes there are coffee makers in the room and a small supply of coffee that come in their own filter-bags. If you're planning on consuming a large amount of coffee, you'll need to request extra supplies from housekeeping.

Congrats on your first trip home! You'll love it, especially BLT

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi we are first time travelers as dvc members and staying at bay lake towers, arriving on Saturday. Few minor questions, do you recommend bringing floatation devices for kids or does the hotel provide them? Also, I assume there's a coffee maker in the room, do you have to bring your own filters or are they provided? Any help is appreciated!

The pools do have swim vests for little kids. If you have a baby, you'll probably need your own. No rafts or tubes are permitted.

You need your own coffee filters if you bring loose coffee grounds. You'll get one, maybe two filtered pouches of coffee to make a small pot of coffee (4-6 cups). The coffee maker is a Mr Coffee style 10-12 cup basket type coffee maker. You'll need filters and coffee if you drink more than they provide. You'll want creamer and sweetener if you use that. The packet they provide only has a couple of individual sugar or sweetener packets and creamer packets. If you ask the housekeepers for more, you will be charged for each extra package you request (see pay as you play below).

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

Room Change Fees:
Room change fee will apply for Member requested room changes after check-in for a different view or room location.

•Deluxe Studio - $30
•One-Bedroom Villa - $45
•Two-Bedroom Villa - $60
•Three-Bedroom Grand Villa - $75

Note: Rates are subject to change

 

[aklein]

Very helpful. Thank you both very much!

 

[SNYDERS]

Welcome home... I know when we stayed at the boardwalk a few weeks ago they had life jackets for use. Quick tip if you like Starbucks coffee... On the mornings we didn't have breakfast reservations I didn't want to have to go through the hassle of making coffee and cleaning the pot or getting dressed and going to a refill station... So... Before we left for vacation I went to Starbucks and purchased the Via ready brew... So much easier..