How Good are the Beach Cottages?

[lat]

We are doing a trip in the last week of April to Disney, a non-park trip, if that is possible.

Now I am thinking about booking 2 nights at the Beach Cottage (not sure if there is anything available), is it worth the 60 pts for the weeknights?

I know some people on this board absolutely love the Beach Cottage, just how much better is it?

When we stayed at BWV, I checked out the grand villa there and I was not interested. Never saw OKW grand villa. I don't want to use the points at the Beach Cottage and later regretting the decision.

With 2 little kids, will they be bored, especially if the weather is not good. Thanks

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

The Beach Cottages are "stand alone cottages".........here is a link with some pictures for you.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/sue_holland/cottage.htm

The 3 bedrooms are on the bottom floor. I personally like these better than OKW GV's because of being by themselves.

 

[PamOKW]

The beach cottages have something BWV doesn't -- The Atlantic Ocean. The bedrooms are on the first floor so that everyone can enjoy the spectacular view from the common entertainment areas. If the weather were bad, the kids would literally have a house to run around in.

 

[Cruelladeville]

The beach cottages are wonderful!! It's like having your own cottage at the lakeshore! You walk up to the front door--they have a porch swing!! Once inside the door, the is a large foyer with the three bedrooms in front of you, and the laundry room and a bath are off to the side. You go up the stairs on your left to the second floor, and the kitchen and living room are one huge room. The best, the absolute best, part are the twin decks, one facing inward toward the main lodge and pool, and one facing the ocean The room is just awash in sunshine! It is absolutely lovely--I almost bought into VB just because of the Beach Cottage!

 

[Candace]

It's like Pam said, they have the Atlantic Ocean. They are fabulous! I was lucky enough to snag one in January of 2001 - just 5 months out. It was worth the extra "borrowing" I had to do and convinced me, of course, that I needed points at Vero. They are so bright and beautiful! The only thing wrong with ours was that in the master bath, there was no "step" built to get into the jacuzzi tub. Just an oversight, I suppose, but when you are only 5' tall, that was more like a "climb" I had to do! Also, I wished that there was some way to have a small bath upstairs for those using the sofabed.

 

[jaysue]

The Beach Cottages are amazing

There are tons of kids activities on the resort grounds

Go and enjoy!

thanks
jaysue

 

[lat]

thanks for all your replies. I called today and there is no availability for our dates. Decided not to do a waitlist. Maybe next time.

 

[wildcatwmn]

WOW...I want to stay in one of these!