Renting points at Aulani through David's

[nkereina]

Anyone ever have difficulty renting points for a hotel room or studio room at Aulani through David's? We've never rented points before, but are planning a Hawaiian cruise followed by a week at Aulani for our honeymoon next year, probably in early October 2016. We likely won't book the cruise until after we secure a reservation at Aulani, but our dates still aren't super flexible.

My second question is, at what point should I engage David's? Do they rent out to people at the 7 month mark or can they do the 11 month mark assuming they have Aulani owner points? Do they have any kind of wait list if I notify them earlier of my intent to book?

Thanks all!

 

[chainkid]

I usually rent thru David's when I want additional reservations and have always had good luck except when trying to get Aulani. I tried at 11 months and he didn't have any points to rent at that time so I decided to just take my chances at 7 months using my own points which worked out well for me this trip. Maybe it was the time of year I wanted in june but he didn't have points even for a hotel room stay

 

[Girimama33]

I was able to book a studio through David's for two of the three nights I wanted at about the 5 month mark. I originally planned two days, but considered three...needless to say I went with the original plan.
I don't think the summer is a horrible time to go. I was there for eight days in July,and it was great...but busy. Two adults can easily escape the masses.
I believe David's does allow you to book reservations at the eleven month window.
Good luck.

 

[daisydog2]

We've rented out points out to David's for someone who wanted to stay at Aulani and I don't think they had any issues. If they did, we never knew about it...
I would sell/rent points through David's again, it was the easiest and friendliest staff we've encountered...

 

[Julylady]

I was looking to rent points from David's to secure an Aulani stay prior to the 7 month booking window. They were very easy and friendly to deal with, but were unable to secure the booking I needed.

 

[heybets30]

I've got a request in for Aulani right now ... Waiting to hear. Our trip is in Oct 2015, we are 9-1/2 monts out. I just requested 4 days, we'll go to the big island for the other 4 days. Very anxious about it!!!

We're skipping our fall Disneyland trip to take the kids to HI for ohr 10-yr wedding anniversary. Can't even focus on our trip next month to Disneyland ... So excited to try Aulani!

 

[heybets30]

I got it!!! Happy dance!!! I just got my email that I am confirmed for a hotel room, standard view, for the 4 nights in October I need. Awesome!!!

 

[cmrdgrs]

As other posters stated, a rental in the 11 - 7 month window with David's all depends on what he has for owners that come to him with points to rent. However, I don't believe he keeps your "booking fee" if he can't fulfill your request.

David's has now upped the amount he is paying owners for points, at certain resorts, in the 11 - 7 month window to $13.00. Some other brokers are paying $13.25 for these points. Aulani is on the list as a premium resort. I don't know if this has increased his access to points or not. But, if he increased the payment, clearly there is demand.

Your other choice is to find a DVC owner that will diligently work to get your reservation the morning dates for your window opens or is willing to walk a reservation. For that service you will pay a premium too, but it could be worth it. Sometimes owners can be more flexible over a broker.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[jakesmum]

I requested a one-bedroom island view for 7 nights from David's for a reservation 9 months in advance. I received an email to advise there weren't any points at the moment, but if anything changed they would let me know.
Two days later i received an email to advise they had availability and the points available for my stay!
Can't wait to try Aulani, it looks amazing!