Options for renting DVC

[katallo]

What is the best way to rent DVC resorts? We are hoping to get one with a decent cancellation policy. Is David’s a good place to try?

 

[CarolynFH]

I’d check out the DVC Rent/Transfer forum here on DISboards (be sure to read the “Required Reading” sticky at the top) - https://www.disboards.com/forums/dvc-rent-transfer.29/, David’s and the DVC Rental Store https://dvcrentalstore.com/. Read all their policies and procedures carefully and then decide which fits your needs and wants the best.

ETA - the “best” cancellation policy will be found by renting direct from Disney, booking via their cash reservation site.

 

[katallo]

Thanks so much

 

[Genie+]

One of the reasons I liked booking through owners here on this disboards is because some have an option to reschedule at a small cost, and sometimes even no extra cost.

With that, it is very important to keep in mind:

* The owners can only help to the extent their points are valid. Points have a final expiration date, which can vary greatly between the folks listing points to rent here (depending on if banked, borrowed or current UY, what that UY is and if the points can still be banked then what is the deadline). This does require familiarity with the DVC system, but many owners will offer up the latest dates you can decide to reschedule, and the latest dates the points must be used by. That answer will be different across owners here.

* Rescheduling may require accepting fewer options to get a new booking done. Personally that was an OK compromise for us.

For example, we’ve always rented from owners for their home priority (typically Poly or BC) and I knew rescheduling would likely mean needing to change over to a resort with more inventory and lower demand. But at least I’d still be staying deluxe WDW

It’s an individual choice though, depending on your risk of needing changes and comfort level.

 

[georgina]

i have rented successfully from David's and the dvc rental store (are we allowed to mention both?). The one time I rented from an owner, my dates ended up during early Covid, and while the owner tried to reschedule, I ended up losing all of my money. I also had a David's rental later in 2020, after the DVC resorts had reopened, and I was able to cancel that for a full future credit (they were able to resell the reservation)

You have to be OK with the cancellation rules.

 

[Girlstar30]

I think davids is great for a first timer, their customer service is great and they respond to questions right away with fast and friendly service.

Dvc rental store the replies are very slow through email, they dont have a chat box with agents there, and I found they weren't as friendly.

David's is faster and fast is very important for dvc reservations