HELP! CSR question

[magical memories]

We are booked at the CSR for early Dec. I requested the casita building #3 because I liked the looks of the Casitas the best. They remind me of resorts in Mexico. But my husband said they look too far away from the main pool and I am wondering if they are noisier than the other buildings because of conventions. Can anybody tell me which building is the best to stay in for location? And how about looks? Which building has the best grounds? Which buildings have good views? Did not reserve a water view. I know I shouldn't be so concerned with the little things, but any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[DizneyNutz]

If your room is close to the parking lot, you will be OK. If you are towards the middle to lake side, you may have to walk all the way back towards the lake to catch any elevator to take to your floor. It is still a walk to check in where everything is located. It was too spread out for us, being spoiled by the WL. but you may not find it so. I am sure you will have a magical trip. There were no problems with the accommodations. Here's hoping for you all a magical vacaction.

 

[buffalogirl]

We stayed in Casitas 1, Nov 29-Dec 6 last year, we had a courtyard view. The Casitas (in my opinion)are the most beautiful, especially at night. All of the grounds are very beautiful. My personal least favorite are the ranchos, but I've read posts that they are other people's favorite.
There were a couple of conventions going on last year during our stay, but there were no problems with noise or bad behavior.
We swam only one day during our trip last year. It did take a few minutes to walk to the main pool, but we didn't mind because it is a really beautiful place. There is also a quiet pool in the Casitas section, if you prefer a quicker walk.
The bus service was excellent. We usually got lunch from the Pepper Market. We found the food choices and quality to be very good.
I don't know if you've checked out this site yet , it has a photo walking tour of CSR. The walking times are also noted- http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=80
Enjoy your trip-CSR is a great resort.

 

[Buzz2001]

Depending on what you want to be close to, here are some good building choices.

Cabana 9b is close to bus stop 1 and the main building with a short walk to the Dig Site (main pool) over the wooden bridge. (Most convenient location and most preferred)

Cabana 8a is close to the Dig Site (and playground) and bus stop 4 with a short walk to the main building. (Closest to the Pool)

Cabana 8b and 9a are in between the 2 above. 9a has a quiet pool (and is the old smoking optional building).

Ranchos 7b has a quiet pool, is close to the Dig Site and bus stop 4 with a bit longer walk to the main building. 7b is behind cabana 8a.

Casita 1 is attached to the main building and is very close to the restaurants.

Casita 3 has great courtyard and fountain views but you will have to walk or ride the internal shuttle to get to the pool.

Casita 5 has some nice fountain and lake views and is close to the Dig Site but farther from the main building. Close to bus stop #2.

 

[Buzz2001]

There will be some walking involved at CSR but not as bad as some make it out to be. The distance around the whole lake is just under a mile (.97 miles).

Walking Distances
From El Centro moving clockwise around the lake path to:
Casitas 3 = .16 miles
Casitas 4 = .24 miles
Casitas 5 = .27 miles
Ranchos = .46 miles

From El Centro to the Dig Site, via the bridge near the Cabanas
= .35 miles

From El Centro moving counterclockwise around the lake to:
Cabanas 9B = .16 miles
Cabanas 9A/8B = .22 miles
Cabanas 8A = .31 miles

There are two ways around walking, one is to use the internal shuttle provided by the golf carts or use the buses. Park buses start at bus stop 2 and end at bus stop 1. Downtown Disney and park exit buses start at bus stop 1 and end at bus stop 4. They do this so guests can get to and from the main building and get closer to their rooms. There are signs posted at the bus stop on how to use the buses.

 

[magical memories]

Thank you so much. This was sooooooooooo helpful.