pbharris4
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I've never done it, but a lot of people rent them out and also rent points from members. A lot of it is explained on the DVC boards on the DIS. Usually the going rate is anywhere from $10/per point to $12/per point. DVC value, moderate, and peak seasons are different from the the hotels. Say you wanted to stay in Beach Club Villas a 1 bdrm (has kitchen, jacuzzi tub, seprate shower, king bed and a pull out, washer/dryer) from June 24 and checking out 5 days later on Friday, June 29th. It would require 150 points. If you rented them from someone at $10/point it would be $1500. Rack rate for that 1 bedroom at that time would be $480/night or $2400.00 You can add the dining plan and you'd also have some of the privileges DVC members have (free valet-and maybe discounts at the Saratoga Springs Spa, not sure though those are the better ones) Tickets aren't included.
Now I don't know if it's a better deal to get AP's and packages for DP and or whatever you do because I've never done that. Some people just rent to see how the villas are before they buy in. I also think it depends on your vacation style.
We like big rooms and seperate rooms. We like when our kids are in a different room. We also like King or Queen beds and the washer/dryer so we don't have to lug a ton of dirty laundry home. We do a mix of TS and sometimes a sandwich at the room or bacon & eggs or cereal. We also don't do the parks everyday. When we go we spend around $1400-1600. Our hotel is taken of and our tickets are as well (we bought 10 day non expire + waterparks and use 2-3 entries a year)..so the $1200 is for food, gas, hotel down/back, souveniers. I'm sure that can be trimmed, but we don't want to trim it.
You should check out those boards and they'd be better able to answer questions about renting and such. I'm still learning myself really. But if I didn't own already, I'd defintely rent froma DVC member!
Now I don't know if it's a better deal to get AP's and packages for DP and or whatever you do because I've never done that. Some people just rent to see how the villas are before they buy in. I also think it depends on your vacation style.
We like big rooms and seperate rooms. We like when our kids are in a different room. We also like King or Queen beds and the washer/dryer so we don't have to lug a ton of dirty laundry home. We do a mix of TS and sometimes a sandwich at the room or bacon & eggs or cereal. We also don't do the parks everyday. When we go we spend around $1400-1600. Our hotel is taken of and our tickets are as well (we bought 10 day non expire + waterparks and use 2-3 entries a year)..so the $1200 is for food, gas, hotel down/back, souveniers. I'm sure that can be trimmed, but we don't want to trim it.
You should check out those boards and they'd be better able to answer questions about renting and such. I'm still learning myself really. But if I didn't own already, I'd defintely rent froma DVC member!
I still have NO sound but just hate the thought of not checking in. I wish I was good typer but I am NOT! You type fast don't you Pam????
I hope everyone at home is getting better, there was some kind of stomach bug around here a week ago, but all is well!
We are very close in my family and have visited her every other Sunday since I was young. She lives in the city, otherwise we would probably see her more.
Knowing I have access to you guys keeps me sain!
). I finally just bit the bullet and took it in. I am guessing it will be back on Wednesdayish. I can't wait to watch some shows on-line, go to YouTube for WDW videos and listen to the WDW radio station for the first time!! Hopefully the computer place I took it to knows what they are doing.
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Sadly, I still have 3 months to go..... can anyone out there set their time machine for July 9th, 2007 for me? 
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