The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[princessap]

anyone on here use good buy vacations for their BC trips? I have always used VU but Meghan is quoting me 600 less for the same week so am tempted to go with her...that is a big difference!!! but don't want to get there and have no room either!

 

[DCTooTall]

I've searched but couldn't find how do I get clean towels. Do they expect me to wash them? Not going to happen. LOL! Well it could. I read something about going and picking them up. Pick them up from where? We will be staying for a week in a 4 bdrm. 9 people.

Will someone explain how do I get clean towels? Where do I go? How often can I go? Etc. Thanks.

Since this is a timeshare resort and not a hotel, daily clean towels/housekeeping are not provided. You can pay a charge however to get them though. So yes, generally, you are expected to wash your bath towels.


pool towels work a little differently. You sign them out at one of the activity desks and are free to exchange them at the pools during your stay. The Activity desks are located in the main building or Tower 6.


I seem to recall some people mentioned in a previous thread that they were able to request some clean towels be sent to their room, but I don't know if they had to pay for the clean towels to be delivered or if it's something you could count on still being done.


As a rule each unit has enough towel sets included for the maximum occupancy for the unit. (so 8 towel sets for a 2bdrm deluxe.... a 4bdrm would have 12 towel sets.) Since the washer/dryer are also located in the room, it's pretty easy to throw your towels into the washer/dryer and leave them to run while you visit the parks, pools, or whatever you have planned for the day. Since the laundry is located in your unit, you don't have to worry about someone "stealing" your laundry if it's left sitting.

 

[Cynt]

Thx for the explanation DCTooTall. Note to self to purchase washing detergent and softner sheets. Thanks. This might be a good time to try out those Tide pod things. It seems like they would travel well.

 

[manhattanman]

Thx for the explanation DCTooTall. Note to self to purchase washing detergent and softner sheets. Thanks. This might be a good time to try out those Tide pod things. It seems like they would travel well.

they do travel well, we bought them because they are small and there was no way we were bringing back an opened thing of laundry detergent. We bought the smallest package ( 15 I think).

I have to say I like them more than the detergent we were using at home. I think they are more expensive so we will probably go back to liquid, but I really like the pods.

 

[eeyorepixie]

Who did you rent from because that's a great price. We are looking for a 2bedroom for 7/20/13-8/3/13.

Aaron Washburn, from My Resort Network

I already have my confirmations.

We will be there at the same time You see a lady who looks a little crazed with 4 tween/young teens that's me

 

[westcoastgal]

I got an email from Vacation Strategies yesterday saying my balance was due. The email I got from them when I paid the deposit several months ago, said that the balance wouldn't be due until I got the confirmation in my name which should be 20-30 days out. I am now 50 days out and do not have any kind of confirmation. Since I got the email saying my balance was due, I called to ask and the guy on the phone sounded sort of rushed and irritated. He said that they are no longer doing that, are asking for the balance to be paid earlier, and I would not even get a confirmation at all. He said if I wanted to, that I could call him back 48 hours prior to check in and he'd transfer me through to BC, who would verify that I had a reservation. He said that they had to piece together three different confirmations to get my ten night stay in May and that over the next few weeks would be doing alot of stuff behind the scenes to piece the reservation together to get the price they promised me, but that didn't concern me and all I needed to check in was my ID and not to worry about anything else, that I wouldn't need a confirmation. Is this normal? According to the original email I got from them, they said they would send me a confirmation in my name, but now they are saying they don't do that any longer and to just show up with nothing. I'm scared of getting down there and not having a place to stay.

I totally understand how you feel and am worried about the same thing from VS. They have been honest with me that in order to get the cheap rates, they drop reservations at the 60 day mark and fish for cheaper reservations. My concern is what if there isn't a reservation available? During especially busy times, the resort will absorb some of the rentals to rent out themselves at their higher rates.
I am totally paranoid as well cause their email to you requesting and confirming deposit doesn't guarantee a unit but does have clauses for if you cancel or they cancel. I personally don't care about getting my deposit back, I want my condo. I don't want to scramble for lodging. However, everyone assures me it will be fine on Disboards and VS said to have faith.

 

[Fundytrail]

I totally understand how you feel and am worried about the same thing from VS. They have been honest with me that in order to get the cheap rates, they drop reservations at the 60 day mark and fish for cheaper reservations. My concern is what if there isn't a reservation available? During especially busy times, the resort will absorb some of the rentals to rent out themselves at their higher rates.
I am totally paranoid as well cause their email to you requesting and confirming deposit doesn't guarantee a unit but does have clauses for if you cancel or they cancel. I personally don't care about getting my deposit back, I want my condo. I don't want to scramble for lodging. However, everyone assures me it will be fine on Disboards and VS said to have faith.

We are in the same boat as both of you but after reading all the positive feedback on VS and their prompt communications, has us very confident that there will be no issues. There was one negative thread on VS but after following the thread I believe it was the renter that did not full understand they were renting a time share and not booking a hotel.

 

[Twingle]

We arrive for our first stay at Bonnet Creek next Sunday, and received a phone call today from them asking if we had any questions about our upcoming trip, and how they could best help us have an enjoyable stay. I thought that was really nice!

 

[KCmike]

We arrive for our first stay at Bonnet Creek next Sunday, and received a phone call today from them asking if we had any questions about our upcoming trip, and how they could best help us have an enjoyable stay. I thought that was really nice!

I think that is awesome. We are staying there for the first time this summer as a friend is letting us use their points. I hope all goes well as we usually stay onsite.

 

[NHDisneyFan]

I think that is awesome. We are staying there for the first time this summer as a friend is letting us use their points. I hope all goes well as we usually stay onsite.

Everything is going to be superb, you should not have 1 worry. Just count down the days.

 

[eeyorepixie]

http://www.nicenailsyes.com/Nicenailsyes.com/Welcome.html

Has anyone gone to this Nail Salon near WBC? I was looking for a place that was affordable that I could bring myself and 4 teen girls. I would need a second mortgage to do this at a Disney spa. This one seems affordable and close to WBC
Love the mani-pedi special for 30. and 25 for kids.

 

[KWithers]

Does anyone recall if the kitchens include a 9x13 baking dish?

 

[katybug34]

This will be our first time staying at Bonnet Creek next week. We go to WDW around three times per year and always stay at AKL or Bay Lake. A couple of questions for you Bonnet Creek pros:

1. How does it compare to these resorts? We are staying in a 2br deluxe.

2. We have three small children. Are there any requests that I should make as to building, etc...

3. Any other tips are welcome!!!

Thanks!

 

[skylizard]

Does anyone recall if the kitchens include a 9x13 baking dish?

If I remember correctly, they do.

 

[SMWfamily]

I am curious... is anyone here going to Bonnet Creek on a "timeshare rental" they did with a private individual? Perhaps on a rental website, such as Redweek, etc? If so, I have a question - How and when do I request a "view" if I can at all? I have the reservation confirmation from the gentleman I rented from straight from the resort.

Thanks in advance.

 

[erineab]

anyone on here use good buy vacations for their BC trips? I have always used VU but Meghan is quoting me 600 less for the same week so am tempted to go with her...that is a big difference!!! but don't want to get there and have no room either!

I am not familiar with this company but Vacation Strategy does offer a best price guarantee. I have booked twice with VS and they have matched better prices both times.

 

[manhattanman]

Does anyone recall if the kitchens include a 9x13 baking dish?

we cooked Grands cinnamon rolls but I don't remember if it was rectangular or circular. I'm leaning towards rectangular it was pyrex for sure.

 

[manhattanman]

I am curious... is anyone here going to Bonnet Creek on a "timeshare rental" they did with a private individual? Perhaps on a rental website, such as Redweek, etc? If so, I have a question - How and when do I request a "view" if I can at all? I have the reservation confirmation from the gentleman I rented from straight from the resort.

Thanks in advance.

call the resort, ensure that they have your name associated with the reservation ( ususally done somewhere around 20 days out) then put in the request and hope. They will absolutely note your request on your reservation, whether they accomodate it is something completely different.

I was kind of bummed we did not get what we requested, in the end it made ( and this is completely personal, if might make a difference to you) no difference at all. It might have even been better. the next time we go I'll probably still make the request but if it does not turn out, so be it.

 

[KCmike]

Everything is going to be superb, you should not have 1 worry. Just count down the days.

Thanks NHDisneyFan!

 

[Upatnoon]

I am curious... is anyone here going to Bonnet Creek on a "timeshare rental" they did with a private individual? Perhaps on a rental website, such as Redweek, etc? If so, I have a question - How and when do I request a "view" if I can at all? I have the reservation confirmation from the gentleman I rented from straight from the resort.

Thanks in advance.

Most people on this board rent from private individuals, or businesses that rent the points for private individuals. That's because it is far cheaper than renting directly from the resort or a travel site like travelocity. Look on ebay for a quick way to see what the resort is renting for on the open market.

As for requesting views game, some people have reported calling the resort ahead of time to make a request. However, does calling ahead really do anything? I have not seen any evidence it does.

On the other hand, I have gotten requests granted when I asked at check-in, because I watched as they changed my room assignment.

Have fun!