Sky Auction rookie

[travelbug]

I'm looking into the possibility of an extra vacation in 2019. My DVC points (and plenty of vacation dollars) will be tied up in a trip to Aulani and Maui next year, so I'm looking around for a lower budget trip I might be able to do in February.

I remembered hearing about Sky Auction in the past, but never really looked into it until now. I've been looking on the Sky Auction website to see how it works. I know that lots of fellow DISers have gotten great deals on Sky Auction. Do any of you have any tips or advice, or anything I should be cautious of?

I'm tentatively looking for a week, Feb. 3-10, and thinking about a 2 BR at Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Sheraton Vistana, or something similar. This would not be a WDW park vacation, but rather a resort vacation with no agenda but relaxing. I'm also open to other locations in FL.

Thanks for any advice or cautions you all may have for me!

 

[runwad]

Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the listing once you click on it and pay attention to the surcharges, these are in addition to what you win the bid for:

Surcharges

• Date Surcharge (11/30/2018-12/2/2018) for $50 per unit
• Date Surcharge (8/10/2018-8/12/2018, 1/4/2019-1/13/2019) for $100 per unit
• Date Surcharge (2/22/2019-2/24/2019) for $225 per unit
• Date Surcharge (2/1/2019-2/3/2019) for $300 per unit

Travel Details
Check-in Dates Allowed:
Fri, Sat, Sun within the following date(s):
8/26/2018, 12/1/2018 thru 12/15/2018, 1/4/2019 thru 2/3/2019, 2/23/2019
Minimum/Maximum Stay:
7 nights.
One Time Processing Fee: $20

We've stayed at both resorts you listed and liked them both.

 

[travelbug]

Thanks, runwad, for the helpful info. I appreciate it!