Mousekeeping question

[dawgs4disney]

We have our first long trip as DVC members coming up and was wondering about the mousekeeping. I remember from when we joined I believe they said you have it on the 4th day. If we arrive on a Wednesday and check out on a Tuesday, would that mean they would be there on Saturday? Also, what all do they do? I wasn't sure if emptying trash cans was all, or do they make beds and give you fresh linens and towels. Thanks for the information!

 

[chalee94]

for a stay of seven or less nights, they should come on saturday and provide "trash and towel" service (no beds made.)

from the DVC member website:

Housekeeping

Trash & Towel Service
For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:
Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
Provide fresh bathroom linens.
Replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap.
Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.
Replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service
For stays of eight or more nights, Full Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Full Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:
Change the bed linens.
Vacuum and dust the Vacation Home.
Clean the bathroom(s).
Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

Pay As You Play
With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more for the following fees:
Toiletries Package, $5.00 - 1 facial soap, 1 bath soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel
Coffee Package, $3.00 - 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
Towel Package, $6.00 - 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
Laundry Detergent (only in One-, Two-, and Three-bedroom Vacation Homes), $1.00 - 1 box

Additional Full Cleaning Rates:
Studio/Inn Room - $30.00 per day requested
One-Bedroom - $45.00 per day requested
Two-Bedroom - $60.00 per day requested
Three-Bedroom - $75.00 per day requested

Additional Trash & Towel Rates:
Studio/Inn Room - $15.00 per day requested
One-Bedroom - $20.00 per day requested
Two-Bedroom - $25.00 per day requested
Three-Bedroom - $35.00 per day requested

Note: Rates are subject to change

 

[dawgs4disney]

Oh WOW! That helps a lot!!! Thanks!

 

[momof1+1+2]

Great information. I knew that the service wasn't daily but I didn't know that you had to PAY to get more towels or soap. Now I know to pack my own extra soap and shampoo. So, do you just wash your own towels instead of paying for more?

Does anyone know how much coffee you get upon arrival? We are big coffee drinkers but don't want to pay $3 for grounds.

 

[Sandisw]

Great information. I knew that the service wasn't daily but I didn't know that you had to PAY to get more towels or soap. Now I know to pack my own extra soap and shampoo. So, do you just wash your own towels instead of paying for more?

Does anyone know how much coffee you get upon arrival? We are big coffee drinkers but don't want to pay $3 for grounds.

We plan to buy an extra set of towels the first part of our trip this summer. We are doing a split stay between a studio at BCV for 3 nights and a 1 bedroom at BLT. Since we won't get trash and towel, it is worth it to us to spend $6.00 for the extra set for our studio stay.

Of course, when we go to the 1 bedroom, we will just wash them ourselves.

 

[pnyltwk]

Great information. I knew that the service wasn't daily but I didn't know that you had to PAY to get more towels or soap. Now I know to pack my own extra soap and shampoo. So, do you just wash your own towels instead of paying for more?

Does anyone know how much coffee you get upon arrival? We are big coffee drinkers but don't want to pay $3 for grounds.

You get enough coffee for one full pot. You may want to bring your own filters and grounds. I do.

 

[KJSJpipe]

If you have recieved your letter with your dates and resort info it should have the actual dates of when the T&T/full clean will be.

 

[Dean]

Great information. I knew that the service wasn't daily but I didn't know that you had to PAY to get more towels or soap. Now I know to pack my own extra soap and shampoo. So, do you just wash your own towels instead of paying for more?

Does anyone know how much coffee you get upon arrival? We are big coffee drinkers but don't want to pay $3 for grounds.

The last couple of trips they've left just enough coffee for one night. We've been in so many hotels and timeshares the last couple of years that they all run together but I'm thinking it's a filter pack. Also the last couple of trips it was regular only (used to be one of each) but you can exchange it for decaf and they likely will just bring you the decaf extra rather than taking the one away in the room. As noted, those will be replenished on T&T day and full cleaning days where applicable, which you can change if you want.

I doubt you'll need more soap or shampoo as what they provide is relatively large size for such a situation and they will also replenish those. IF you need more than 4 towels, etc you can do the towel pack. Moving your T&T up may help you in this area as well.

We plan to buy an extra set of towels the first part of our trip this summer. We are doing a split stay between a studio at BCV for 3 nights and a 1 bedroom at BLT. Since we won't get trash and towel, it is worth it to us to spend $6.00 for the extra set for our studio stay.

Of course, when we go to the 1 bedroom, we will just wash them ourselves.

I don't think anyone can answer whether it's worth it for you to pay for a towel pack. If you need more than the 4 towels for a 3 night stay, it is worth it rather than trying to wash them. If you can alter your days, you might be better off. I'm assuming you're 3 days in each a studio and a 1 BR, I'm assuming you've already accounted for the idea of changing your days in each. But to mention the obvious, if you move to 4 nights in a studio, you'll get T&T, and if you reduced your nights in a studio, it should be less of an issue.

 

[Sandisw]

The last couple of trips they've left just enough coffee for one night. We've been in so many hotels and timeshares the last couple of years that they all run together but I'm thinking it's a filter pack. Also the last couple of trips it was regular only (used to be one of each) but you can exchange it for decaf and they likely will just bring you the decaf extra rather than taking the one away in the room. As noted, those will be replenished on T&T day and full cleaning days where applicable, which you can change if you want.

I doubt you'll need more soap or shampoo as what they provide is relatively large size for such a situation and they will also replenish those. IF you need more than 4 towels, etc you can do the towel pack. Moving your T&T up may help you in this area as well.

I don't think anyone can answer whether it's worth it for you to pay for a towel pack. If you need more than the 4 towels for a 3 night stay, it is worth it rather than trying to wash them. If you can alter your days, you might be better off. I'm assuming you're 3 days in each a studio and a 1 BR, I'm assuming you've already accounted for the idea of changing your days in each. But to mention the obvious, if you move to 4 nights in a studio, you'll get T&T, and if you reduced your nights in a studio, it should be less of an issue.

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I wasn't asking if anyone thought it was worth it for us, just stating that we had decided that it is.