OKW lovers thread !!!

[dmoore22]

The refurb should be pretty close to completely done by February. Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with Turtle Pond, but then I haven't found any area I don't like at OKW.

 

[edk35]

The refurb should be pretty close to completely done by February. Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with Turtle Pond, but then I haven't found any area I don't like at OKW.

We requested a 2 bedroom REFURB NEAR HH for our Jan. 21st 6 night trip. I hope we get it.

 

[JeanfromBNA]

How far/long of a walk is it from, say, the middle villas on Turtle Pond Road to the hospitality house?

 

[Deb & Bill]

How far/long of a walk is it from, say, the middle villas on Turtle Pond Road to the hospitality house?

Maybe 5 or 10 minutes, max. Turtle Pond area has some nice views of the golf course.

 

[BobNed]

How far/long of a walk is it from, say, the middle villas on Turtle Pond Road to the hospitality house?

Maybe 5 or 10 minutes, max. Turtle Pond area has some nice views of the golf course.

As an alternative or if the weather is bad, you can always jump on any bus. They all stop at Hospitality House last on the way out of the resort.

 

[n2mm]

I'll be staying in a studio at OKW for the first time this January for 2 weeks. I've stayed in a 2 bedroom a few years ago, but never a studio. We are booked at HH area. We are wondering what the balcony/patio is like. Are they larger than the other DVC resorts? Why should I choose one over the other? I'm leaning to the upper floor. We love using our outside space while on vacation. Does anyone find the lower level to be cold/damp. Since we are going in January that too would be a concern. I've not made any request. I figured with a guaranteed HH booking, I didn't really need to request anything. The only time we stayed at OKW (2 bedroom) we were in building 60 or 62 and we loved the HUGE outside patio area! I tried to find a picture of the patio area for a studio but couldn't find anything.

 

[dmoore22]

I'll be staying in a studio at OKW for the first time this January for 2 weeks. I've stayed in a 2 bedroom a few years ago, but never a studio. We are booked at HH area. We are wondering what the balcony/patio is like. Are they larger than the other DVC resorts? Why should I choose one over the other? I'm leaning to the upper floor. We love using our outside space while on vacation. Does anyone find the lower level to be cold/damp. Since we are going in January that too would be a concern. I've not made any request. I figured with a guaranteed HH booking, I didn't really need to request anything. The only time we stayed at OKW (2 bedroom) we were in building 60 or 62 and we loved the HUGE outside patio area! I tried to find a picture of the patio area for a studio but couldn't find anything.

We've stayed in the 1 BR, 2 BR and studios. The studio balconies are not as generous as those in the larger villas but we do find them to be roomier and private compared to the other DVC resorts in which we have stayed. Here is a link to OKW studio pictures. http://allears.net/acc/g_okw.htm

We have stayed on each floor in a studio and have not noticed a difference or issues in regards to a ground level unit vs. an upper floor other than how it affects your view from the balcony.

 

[n2mm]

We've stayed in the 1 BR, 2 BR and studios. The studio balconies are not as generous as those in the larger villas but we do find them to be roomier and private compared to the other DVC resorts in which we have stayed. Here is a link to OKW studio pictures. http://allears.net/acc/g_bwv.htm

We have stayed on each floor in a studio and have not noticed a difference or issues in regards to a ground level unit vs. an upper floor other than how it affects your view from the balcony.

Thanks for the info. I can't open the website as my virus scan is telling me that there's something bad on Debs site right now. I was on it over the weekend, but now my security software is warning me not to click on it. It has her site listed as "dangerous".

 

[dmoore22]

Thanks for the info. I can't open the website as my virus scan is telling me that there's something bad on Debs site right now. I was on it over the weekend, but now my security software is warning me not to click on it. It has her site listed as "dangerous".

Plus I originally posted the link to Boardwalk instead of OKW. Oops: http://allears.net/acc/g_okw.htm

 

[n2mm]

Plus I originally posted the link to Boardwalk instead of OKW. Oops: http://allears.net/acc/g_okw.htm

Thanks...I see that now. I'll open it when I get an OK from my security software.

 

[Deb & Bill]

The OKW patio/porch for the studio is about 5x5. Room for two chairs and a small side table. Problem with studios at OKW is that most of them are on the ends of the building and that's where they put the A/C units and other utilities. Or you might be along the sidewalk that goes past the building and have cars parking right at the edge of your patio.

 

[n2mm]

The OKW patio/porch for the studio is about 5x5. Room for two chairs and a small side table. Problem with studios at OKW is that most of them are on the ends of the building and that's where they put the A/C units and other utilities. Or you might be along the sidewalk that goes past the building and have cars parking right at the edge of your patio.

Thanks for the warnings. So would you think the upper level vs the lower level is a better choice?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thanks for the warnings. So would you think the upper level vs the lower level is a better choice?

Probably, but then you might be at eye level to the tree leaves.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Probably, but then you might be at eye level to the tree leaves.

While that's true, I think most studios on upper floors are likely to have better views than the first floor. One of the things I don't like about OKW lock offs is that the studio balcony doesn't offer much privacy from the 1 bedroom section of the lock off, and vice versa. If I'm staying in a lock off one bedroom, I usually close the binds nearest the studio balcony. I have been unerved several times when I have glanced out the window and have become aware of being watched by someone on the studio balcony.

 

[n2mm]

While that's true, I think most studios on upper floors are likely to have better views than the first floor. One of the things I don't like about OKW lock offs is that the studio balcony doesn't offer much privacy from the 1 bedroom section of the lock off, and vice versa. If I'm staying in a lock off one bedroom, I usually close the blinds nearest the studio balcony. I have been unerved several times when I have glanced out the window and have become aware of being watched by someone on the studio balcony.

Oh my! I'll keep this in mind. BTW -- are there any dedicated studios at OKW? Or are they all lock offs?

 

[n2mm]

Probably, but then you might be at eye level to the tree leaves.

That's OK with me. We were just at BLT and BCV 2 weeks ago and we were on the second floor at BLT and had a tree view, then after the cruise we checked in to BCV and also on the second floor and we had a tree view and actually one branch growing across the balconey (we tried to redirect it off the balconey to continue growing elsewhere). I'm allergic to mold and mildew and was a little concerned about the ground level with all of the foliage at OKW. Thanks for all of the tips.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Oh my! I'll keep this in mind. BTW -- are there any dedicated studios at OKW? Or are they all lock offs?

No dedicated. All lockoffs.

I know what you are saying, Diane. I'll usually wave to the guests in the studio before I close the blinds.

 

[dianeschlicht]

No dedicated. All lockoffs.

I know what you are saying, Diane. I'll usually wave to the guests in the studio before I close the blinds.

LOL, so do I! I had one experience a couple of years ago that really creeped me out. The guy in the studio was actually leaning over the railing trying to get a closer look into our living room.

 

[dmoore22]

LOL, so do I! I had one experience a couple of years ago that really creeped me out. The guy in the studio was actually leaning over the railing trying to get a closer look into our living room.

I won't have to lean as far with the new zoom lens on my SLR.

 

[dvczerfs]

I won't have to lean as far with the new zoom lens on my SLR.

i think thats what they call a creeper now days. we always have the blinds on the side closed.