We stayed in a 1 bedroom condo at Summer Bay the week of May 10, through skyauction.
Overall I was really happy with our stay there! We were in building 402, which was right near the kids pool, a short walk to the water park and the playground. The kids pool (zero entry with the umbrella shower was literally a step outside our ground floor unit). Pool wasnt super busy, but there were other people. It WAS heated, and quite warm (think bathwater warm!). Decent pool, my 2 girls loved it. Hot tub was REALLY REALLY hot! There was a lot of leaves and such floating in the pool, but to be fair, it was SUPER windy, and Im sure that was part of the problem.
We played mini golf a few times. Kids (at least 5 and under) are free. Make sure you specify say 2 adults and 2 kids (aged X and X), becuase the sales lady each time said 4 adults, that will be $20, even though the 5 year old was standing with 3 adults, once age corrected, she would adjust the price (and my 5 year does not look like an adult, btw!).
The waterpark was pretty cool. Its sun faded in colors comapred to the pictures, but, still enjoyable. My kids didnt really like it all that much. There were some older kids (boys) that were somewhat roughhousing on it, and acutally knocked my 5 year old over, at which point she told me she wanted to leave and go back to the other pool. (which could theoretically happen anywhere) It was open from 10 am to 5 pm daily, so if you were at the parks all day each day, it might be tough to make it there.
Our unit was nice, I was happy with it. We ended up with a corner unit that had a king bed (as opposed to queen, which it was supposed to have)! The bedroom had a nice sized TV, closet and acess to the bathroom. It also had a slider to our patio (with table & chairs).
The living room had a sleeper sofa (not sure of the size, we didnt use it)- (we brought a pack n play for the 2 year old a a toddler princess airbed for the 5 year old, which easily fit on the floor of the bedroom with the king bed). Tv in the living room was good. It had a DVD player as well. There was a cleaning supply closet too. Only complaint (and its small) was the coffee table had a lip on it, making it not comfortable to put your feet up on, according to DH!)
Dining area was decent. 1 bench seat and 2 chairs. Then the kitchen. Newer applinaces. Good stove, microhood, fridge and dishwasher. Enough plates, glasses, silverware for 4. And, starter package of soap, etc.
Bathroom was big. Tub/shower combo- tub did have jets in it, which we didnt use. Laundry access is in the bathroom closet. Stackable washer and dryer. Came with enough for 1 wash I think.
Location was a little more remote, but I wouldnt hestitate to stay here again. Id give this resort a solid 3 to 3 1/2 stars.
And, just as a quick note, I enoyed staying here MORE than I did the Animal Kingdom Lodge (where we spent the last 2 night of our vacation). As a mom, I really appreciated the space, kitchen & washer & dryer in room MORE!
If you have any questions, Id be happy to help. Also, Id post pictures, but I dont know what the dis guidlines are and if photobucket works here!
Overall I was really happy with our stay there! We were in building 402, which was right near the kids pool, a short walk to the water park and the playground. The kids pool (zero entry with the umbrella shower was literally a step outside our ground floor unit). Pool wasnt super busy, but there were other people. It WAS heated, and quite warm (think bathwater warm!). Decent pool, my 2 girls loved it. Hot tub was REALLY REALLY hot! There was a lot of leaves and such floating in the pool, but to be fair, it was SUPER windy, and Im sure that was part of the problem.
We played mini golf a few times. Kids (at least 5 and under) are free. Make sure you specify say 2 adults and 2 kids (aged X and X), becuase the sales lady each time said 4 adults, that will be $20, even though the 5 year old was standing with 3 adults, once age corrected, she would adjust the price (and my 5 year does not look like an adult, btw!).
The waterpark was pretty cool. Its sun faded in colors comapred to the pictures, but, still enjoyable. My kids didnt really like it all that much. There were some older kids (boys) that were somewhat roughhousing on it, and acutally knocked my 5 year old over, at which point she told me she wanted to leave and go back to the other pool. (which could theoretically happen anywhere) It was open from 10 am to 5 pm daily, so if you were at the parks all day each day, it might be tough to make it there.
Our unit was nice, I was happy with it. We ended up with a corner unit that had a king bed (as opposed to queen, which it was supposed to have)! The bedroom had a nice sized TV, closet and acess to the bathroom. It also had a slider to our patio (with table & chairs).
The living room had a sleeper sofa (not sure of the size, we didnt use it)- (we brought a pack n play for the 2 year old a a toddler princess airbed for the 5 year old, which easily fit on the floor of the bedroom with the king bed). Tv in the living room was good. It had a DVD player as well. There was a cleaning supply closet too. Only complaint (and its small) was the coffee table had a lip on it, making it not comfortable to put your feet up on, according to DH!)
Dining area was decent. 1 bench seat and 2 chairs. Then the kitchen. Newer applinaces. Good stove, microhood, fridge and dishwasher. Enough plates, glasses, silverware for 4. And, starter package of soap, etc.
Bathroom was big. Tub/shower combo- tub did have jets in it, which we didnt use. Laundry access is in the bathroom closet. Stackable washer and dryer. Came with enough for 1 wash I think.
Location was a little more remote, but I wouldnt hestitate to stay here again. Id give this resort a solid 3 to 3 1/2 stars.
And, just as a quick note, I enoyed staying here MORE than I did the Animal Kingdom Lodge (where we spent the last 2 night of our vacation). As a mom, I really appreciated the space, kitchen & washer & dryer in room MORE!
If you have any questions, Id be happy to help. Also, Id post pictures, but I dont know what the dis guidlines are and if photobucket works here!
