From the T.U.G. website :
Marriott Vacation Club villa description: Surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping, Grande Vistas villas are beautifully appointed with attention to comfort and convenience. Offering one, two and three bedroom floorplans, Marriotts Grande Vista has the needs of each individual family in mind. Each villas interior colors and decoration present a palette of soft, tropical hues, a perfect setting for relaxing with a movie or soaking in the Master baths ample stretch-and-soak whirlpool tub. The attention to each villas detail creates an unforgettable backdrop for a memorable family vacation.
Highlights:
*One-, two- and three-bedroom villas range from 884 1,710 sq. feet of space and accommodate four to twelve individuals, depending on villa size
*Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, full-size refrigerator and dinnerware
*Server bar with counter seating
*Formal living and dining areas
*Color televisions with cable and VCR
*Luxurious stretch-and-soak whirlpool tub in Master bath
*Private balconies or porches
*Utility room with washer and dryer
*Two- and three-bedroom villas offer lock-off option, enabling you to create separate units, one with full kitchen, living and dining areas, and the other with a kitchenette
Marriott's Grande Vista is currently ranked as one of TUG's 1999 "Top Ten" timeshare resorts worldwide. (And, of course, one of the top ten in Florida.) The resort was also ranked as one of TUG's "Top Ten" worldwide in 1998.
As far as user rankings - the Marriot properties rate at almost the same level as the Disney Vacation Club properties. As a DVC owner, that means it must be a pretty nice place to lay ones head.
BTW, we will be at one of Marriots sister properties - Cypress Harbour - in two weeks. Like you, we took advantage of a promo that Marriot had on their website - 2 bedroom/ 4 nights for $798 with two tickets for the Dolphin Swim at Discovery Cove included in the price. I was one happy camper when I booked that reservation.
I'm sure you will enjoy your stay - that's a great price for a great resort.
