I'm going to give Treehouse Villas a tentative thumbs down

[LIFERBABE]

Quick question...were grilling utensils provided and does mousekeeping clean the grills? TIA!

yes and yes

 

[MrsNick]

yes and yes

Terrific, thanks!

 

[CandleontheWater]

One of the best things about Disboards DVC is how it can help you figure out if a resort is right or wrong for you BEFORE you go. Saying THV is too remote or BWV is too bustling is like saying Mickey Premium bars taste too good! That's why you get them! We were just at BLT and to us, it was like an airport Hilton filled with vinyl and veneer, but in a really cool location. We didn't expect it to be warm and soothing, as we find AKL and VWL, so we are happy to concede it to those who don't like AKL and VWL for the very reasons we love them! Since we have access to this marvel that is the Disboards, we should take advantage of at least trying to avoid disappointment by eliminating the element of (unpleasant) surprise.

If you have a baby (and all the stuff you have to drag along with a baby), don't pick a place that absolutely has lots of stairs. Nearly everywhere at Disney requires long walks, and a pack and play and strollers and carseats and diaper bags will quickly fill up nearly any room, no matter how big it started! Been there, done that, glad they are teenagers now (well, glad most of the time.)

If you won't be renting a car, you probably should avoid place that's remote, or you'll just get mad when the bus service gobbles up hours of your park days.

If you want to be part of the action, don't pick a place like the THV or OKW which are more remote, scattered, and cloistered by vegetation.

But...if you want to have the experience of having your own "house" at Disney with your own deck and grill for cookouts, you'll love THV.

If you want to get away from the happy chaos of the parks and throngs of people sweating and fighting for parade viewing spots, you will appreciate THV or OKW and the sense of calm. Parts of VWL and AKL have a certain hush to them, as well (just not Whispering Canyon Cafe ;.)

If you love the nightlife and sound and action, BWV and BCV are all over that.

Each resort has its own personality well-documented by the folks on this board. There's nothing you can't find out about in advance about parking, access to refillable drinks, length of walks, likelihood of catching a bus, and even what size coffee filters the machine in your room takes. No reason to be disappointed about your trip because you wanted your resort to be something it just isn't. They all have something to love about them!

Long live Disboards!

That is exactly why I wrote the review to help out others traveling with small children. Before I left I read and heard many glowing reviews of the treehouses, but most of those individuals were not traveling with infants.

 

[BroganMc]

That is exactly why I wrote the review to help out others traveling with small children. Before I left I read and heard many glowing reviews of the treehouses, but most of those individuals were not traveling with infants.

Don't fret. Your experience is appreciated. A lot of folks had similar issues with THV. To me, it's perfect for families with Middle School age kids. My brother's brood (4 kids ages 9-13) would love it. My older aunt & uncle would hate it.

Next time, if you can, I suggest you try out BLT with the baby. Points are pricey but parking is good and the elevators seem close enough to the rooms. Lots of families with young kids around. I got a kick outa seeing them glimpse the castle from the skybridge or "oooh and ahhh" over the fireworks from their balconies last night.

 

[jjbescher]

I just got back from a 6 night stay at the THV.

Very quickly my comments about her review. I will be posting my thoughts in more detail in a separate thread.

Room Size – I thought was fine, smaller than most DVC rooms, but what I expected.
Stairs – have to agree, but thanks to her review a couple of days before I left, I know what to expect.
Deck – Great shade in the morning and evening, just the bugs were bad. I could see how certain decks were sunny in the morning or evening, 7058 was just sunny in the afternoon.
Roads – agree 100%, luckily we had a car and the pool was close by, so we did not need to walk on the roads that much.
Transportation – Awful - with the buses going through, made it very difficult.
Isolation – correct, but what I expected and wanted.

If it wasn’t for reviews like this I would have had a much different thought of what to expect.

Thanks,
jon