One bedrooms vs. studios

[Hoops McCann]

As a new DVC owner (very new; just planned our first trip) I'm a bit frustrated by the fact that a lot of the 1-bedroom villas only sleep 4, while some of the smaller studios will accommodate 5.

Our two daughters used to be okay with sharing a bed, but nowadays since they are 13 and 16 they won't do it (I don't blame them). So we really prefer to have a space with 3 sleeping surfaces. I knew about this going in but figure we'll be able work around it most of the time. This was my one big hesitation about buying at CCV, but we love it there and want to be able to experience some Christmases by taking advantage of the 11-month window.

I'd say this falls into the category of problems that are nice to have but just curious to hear the thoughts of others.

 

[Brian Noble]

My kids also did not share a bed. We generally looked for 2BRs, because I also want to have the living room be a space in which no one sleeps. The 1BR->2BR points premium is a lot lower than the Studio->1BR jump, so it is less painful.

 

[kilik64]

Yea its pretty odd, some of that is retro fit too, like BWV and BCV originally studios and 1 br were both 4, then they added the pull down sleeper under the TV in a remodel and that gave sleeping surfaces for 5 in studio, its why at BWV and BCV if you are staying on points they allow 5 people but still only provide bedding for 4. They don't allow 5 for cash stays in same rooms though.

A lot of people will bring a small blow up mattress to use in them, could be something that might work for you?

 

[DisneyGal24]

We have the same struggle with our kids (16 and 19). This past summer we stayed in a resort studio at VGF and absolutely loved it! It was more spacious than a studio resort and had two full beds and a couch that convert into a bed. We also like the studios at RIV, BLT, Poly and AKL.

 

[DisneyGal24]

We have the same struggle with our kids (16 and 19). This past summer we stayed in a resort studio at VGF and absolutely loved it! It was more spacious than a villa studio and had two full beds and a couch that convert into a bed. We also like the studios at RIV, BLT, Poly and AKL.

 

[muppets3d]

We have the same struggle with our kids (16 and 19). This past summer we stayed in a resort studio at VGF and absolutely loved it! It was more spacious than a studio resort and had two full beds and a couch that convert into a bed. We also like the studios at RIV, BLT, Poly and AKL.

The resort studios are very nice indeed, I love having two full-time beds in addition to the couch. I just wish there was some way for the couch to face the TV.

 

[Bucketfoot]

We typically do 2-bedrooms when it is the family, but if it is just my wife and I we go with the 1-bedroom over the studio primarily for the kitchen. Of course the extra space is very nice!

We didn't become DVC members to stay in a glorified hotel room (aka studio)

 

[VGCgroupie]

Yes it's very frustrating, as is the point premium paid for a 1 bed vs a studio or even a 2 bedroom.

 

[Hoops McCann]

As a new DVC owner (very new; just planned our first trip) I'm a bit frustrated by the fact that a lot of the 1-bedroom villas only sleep 4, while some of the smaller studios will accommodate 5.

While I'm on the topic, I should also add that I was surprised by the fact that DVC rooms don't get daily housekeeping.
We did not know this beforehand; just learned about it a few days ago in the orientation call.

 

[VGCgroupie]

While I'm on the topic, I should also add that I was surprised by the fact that DVC rooms don't get daily housekeeping.
We did not know this beforehand; just learned about it a few days ago in the orientation call.

I didnt know there was an orientation call

I knew about housekeeping and I was very concerned by it. I am spoiled brat who needs clean towels with every shower. It literally almost made me not buy thats how much I NEED clean towels to shower. I decided to take the gamble and buy any way. My first DVC trip I hoarded pool towels to ensure I had clean ones. My 2nd trip my husband would ask the housekeeping ladies and they would always give him towels. Then by the 3rd trip I learned you can just call and ask for clean towels. You can also ask for your trash to be picked up, but they also come and do this without you asking generally.

We are fine with nothing else as we are people who generally does not like housekeeping touching our stuff and cleaning.

 

[CarolynFH]

While I'm on the topic, I should also add that I was surprised by the fact that DVC rooms don't get daily housekeeping.
We did not know this beforehand; just learned about it a few days ago in the orientation call.

You're not the only one to be surprised by this. However, DVC is a timeshare, and timeshare resorts typically don't get daily housekeeping. They usually don't get daily trash removal or day 4 towel service like DVC gets. Most timeshare units are cleaned when someone checks out, and if you want clean towels, you wash the ones you have!