Marriott Grand Vista?

[jeff968]

I have a chance to get a week at the Marriott Grand Vista but I'm not sure it is the right place for me. I will be traveling with my family. Kids are 14, 11, 4. I usually like a family resort and I don't play golf. We were in Orange lakes this year and I wasn't happy with it. Too big. Had to take the car to get to the main area where the pools were. When I stayed at the Vistana or the HGVC everything was within walking distance. I suspect that the MGV will be similar to Orange Lakes in that it will be too big although I'm sure it will be much nicer. Thoughts? thanks

 

[spiceycat]

Not I love this place - it is set up much better - even mother (in her 80's) had no problem walking from the 90's building to the front desk area.

they have several swimming pools - I really enjoyed this place - it reminds me alot of Disney's OKW - but much better organized - oh this is high rise type building - so if you don't like heights make sure you get a lower condo - it is lovely - you probably won't have to drive to get around it - but you will have to drive to get to the parks - it is back a far away from the road - not close to the action. You will definitely need a car to get to other places - so don't think you can get by without having one. they have a bus but I think it is for rent - like $12.50 - don't know if per person or per villa did not ask.

this is a beautiful place - you will love it!

what are you trading to get this?

 

[jeff968]

thanks Pat. We will be getting a car, I just don't like having to get into the car if I just want to go for a swim. This will be a purchase, not a trade.

 

[spiceycat]

don't buy in Orlando - sorry as much as I love the Marriott and I do -

Orlando is very easy to trade too -

buy in an area that you like to visit.

also don't buy WIlliamsburg, Branson and one other I don't remember....

But it will get you in the Marriott system and that is a really great system....

go to this site

www.tug2.net
it will cost you $15 to join - there is a board for Marriott - that will point you in the right direction. to post on the board you don't have to join. to read the reviews you do.

 

[jeff968]

Pat, we are looking at just purchasing the week. They are asking $950. Two bedroom.

 

[spiceycat]

when are you going

www.tug2.net

also have a rental board - look on it

also try

www.skyauction.com

however Marriott will never appear on this site - this is run by RCI and Marriott are II (Interval International)

you are renting for 1 week -right?