Points & Cash? Are Both Possible?

[Doug Wolfe]

Since February I have been trying to get into Vero Beach for a trip scheduled July 29th through August 5th. I currently have 4 of the 7 days booked and I have been on a wait list for the remaining 3 nights. Seeking a 2-bedroom.

Here is the question. If I'm not mistaken DVC keeps a certain number of rooms available for cash paying customers. Can I use a combination of my points for the 4 nights I currently have and then pay cash for the other 3 nights? Obviously, the rooms would need to be available, but can you sort of mix & match like that?

 

[Simba's Mom]

I was wondering the same thing. We're on the waitlist at HH for Thanksgiving night. Right now there's no room available of any size so we're on the waitlist-for anything. In the meantime, could we call CRO (I'm figuring DVC's inventory is all booked) and try to reserve for cash? Then if/when the waitlist comes through, we could cancel CRO?

 

[Joan S.]

Hi You can actually call MS to see if anything is available on cash and you can also ask if there is a MEMBER DISCOUNT on any nights. I have been calling for the past month trying to get BCV-1BDR on a cash/discounted basis for the last weekend in July. Well today(on my 4th try) it was available so I booked it and secured it with a credit card(which will not be charged until check-in). On previous calls it was available but NOT discounted,so I kept trying! GOOD LUCK! Joan

 

[cristbaby]

Yes you can mix and match using your points and a cash reservation as long as something is available for cash. You get a 25% discount also on your cash reservation. Good luck!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Hi You can actually call MS to see if anything is available on cash and you can also ask if there is a MEMBER DISCOUNT on any nights. I have been calling for the past month trying to get BCV-1BDR on a cash/discounted basis for the last weekend in July. Well today(on my 4th try) it was available so I booked it and secured it with a credit card(which will not be charged until check-in). On previous calls it was available but NOT discounted,so I kept trying! GOOD LUCK! Joan

Thanks so much! You guys are the best! I called MS back today to see if there was a room available on Member Cash for that last night and we had a choice of studio or 1 BR, AND there was a Member's discount. So at least right now we have someplace at HHI for the whole week. 1 BR thru Wednesday, then a studio for Wednesday nite and Thursday nite. All we have to do is pray our waitlist for the 1 BR those 2 nites comes thru. But at least we have a room for all the nights. Thanks-I can't tell you how thrilled I am!

 

[Doug Wolfe]

Looks I will be calling MS too. I really need those three nights. My kids are already at Vero Beach mentally and talking about swimming in the Atlantic.

Thanks for the input!

 

[maryisme]

When you call about a cash ressie make sure to ask about your waitlist. I was on the list waitilist for Vero (2 bedroom) for one day of our stay in August. When I called today I was told a 2 bedroom was available even though I was never contacted.

Worth a shot!

Mary