The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[mom2connorandcaleb]

Hi! My lowest price quote for WBC comes from someone on VRBO with a company called Tripbound. Am I taking any risk by using them? The lady is very nice and has answered my emails quickly. There are only 3 reviews on that VRBO listing. She requires half the payment now, and it can be paypal. What do you think?? Thanks!

 

[velvetsqueeze]

First, I'll apologize for not reading through all the pages about this resort. My Girl Scout troop and I will be staying there this weekend and I have a couple quick questions.

1. Are there hair dryers in the condos?
2. Do they supply beach towels at the pools?
3. Is there free transportation to Downtown Disney?
4. I believe there are washers/dryers in the condos. Is there a place to get laundry detergent onsite?

Thank you and again I apologize if some of these have been answered in previous posts. I went back a couple of pages but didn't see the answers.

Yes, there are hair dryers.
Yes, there are pool towels. You have to check them out with your room number. Any pool towels not returned when you check out will cost you $25 per towel.
No,there is no free transportation anywhere from WBC. Parking is free.
Yes, there are washers and dryers. Yes, you can get laundry detergent in the gift shop.

 

[disney*mom*82]

We just returned from our first stay at WBC and first off-site WDW trip. I wanted to share some of our experiences so other newbies can have more current info:

1. Check in was a breeze, we checked in to two, 2 bedroom units around 11am Friday, no wait and rooms were ready. We were in the same bulding (tower 1) but different floors. I asked at check in if we could get a fireworks view and she changed our room to floor 6, room 628, it was perfect view for Epcot. We did go over and get the dreaded parking pass, had no problems. We werent pressured into a presentation, but they did go up more on the offer for a giftcard so my husband bit at the offer. We sat through it, it was not pressured, we didnt purchase, had a free breakfast and got a good giftcard. It ended up being our coldest morning, so no biggie.

2. The rooms were pretty clean and spacious. We did notice the pillow on master bed was stained up, we just threw it in the corner for the week.

3. The furniture was pretty comfortable.

4. The pool, facilities, etc were all kept up well. The older kids enjoyed the ping pong and pool.

5. As far as being off Disney property...we hated it. We didnt even feel like we were at WDW. Usually we park our van at arrival and dont get back in it until we leave to go home. This way you had to drive everywhere, it was a pain and just not as much fun.

6. On the last day I was taking a fast shower and upon stepping out a roach fell on my foot. I about died! Then my 16 year old informed me that he had killed 3-4 all week. Hoping we didnt bring any home with us. I know this can happen anywhere, it just is no fun no matter where you are.

So..overall it was a pretty decent resort. If you dont mind the extra driving and are not super stuck on staying on WDW property, you will love WBC. But, we do not plan to return, it just wasnt magical, we didnt feel like we were at WDW and the roach thing got me.

 

[MichelleB]

Thank you all for the information. We aren't going into WDW (sadly) but are volunteering at Give Kids the World and then going on a 4 nite Disney cruise. I do agree that staying off property loses it's magic for us too, but this isn't our normal trip to WDW so we're thrilled to try the resort!

 

[JenDett]

We stayed at WBC last October and thought it was nice. We paid $839 for 7 nights (120/night).

We are considering returning this October, but perhaps doing a cruise for part of the week, and parks the other half of the week. I went to the same company and asked for a 4 night quote. Our new quote was $670 for 4 nights (167.50/night). I was expecting the rate to be slightly higher for few nights, but not a 40% per night increase.

This is for the same time in October, with the same company.

Have rates gone up that much, or are shorter rentals really that much more expensive?

 

[suemom2kay]

We stayed at WBC last October and thought it was nice. We paid $839 for 7 nights (120/night). We are considering returning this October, but perhaps doing a cruise for part of the week, and parks the other half of the week. I went to the same company and asked for a 4 night quote. Our new quote was $670 for 4 nights (167.50/night). I was expecting the rate to be slightly higher for few nights, but not a 40% per night increase. This is for the same time in October, with the same company. Have rates gone up that much, or are shorter rentals really that much more expensive?

From what I've heard there is a huge increase in demand. I think as Disney resort prices skyrocket we will see an increase in demand and rates offsite.

 

[dancin Disney style]

We stayed at WBC last October and thought it was nice. We paid $839 for 7 nights (120/night).

We are considering returning this October, but perhaps doing a cruise for part of the week, and parks the other half of the week. I went to the same company and asked for a 4 night quote. Our new quote was $670 for 4 nights (167.50/night). I was expecting the rate to be slightly higher for few nights, but not a 40% per night increase.

This is for the same time in October, with the same company.

Have rates gone up that much, or are shorter rentals really that much more expensive?

Owners are charged a fee for a guest certificate and when you stay less than 7 nights they pass that charge onto the renter. It's around $100.

 

[angell52]

Any word on working with Laru Resorts? I am also very close to booking with them, they beat everyone's quote for my 5 nights in April but they're not mentioned often so I am curious on your experience with them. they seem very nice so far.

Did you end up using Laru Resorts? I am extremely upset right now. I booked early September with Larry for July 2014 a 3 bedroom at Bonnet Creek. I paid my deposit of $500 and signed the contract. He sent back a message saying we were all set and he had made our reservation. Today he emailed me and said he does not have the rental for me and will return my deposit. i don't know how I will find a 3 bedroom at this late date. I haven't had the heart to tell my family-3 small grandchildren who have been talking about our visit this summer since Christmas!!

 

[kat3668]

Did you end up using Laru Resorts? I am extremely upset right now. I booked early September with Larry for July 2014 a 3 bedroom at Bonnet Creek. I paid my deposit of $500 and signed the contract. He sent back a message saying we were all set and he had made our reservation. Today he emailed me and said he does not have the rental for me and will return my deposit. i don't know how I will find a 3 bedroom at this late date. I haven't had the heart to tell my family-3 small grandchildren who have been talking about our visit this summer since Christmas!!

Dont know if thgis will help but......http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...dham+bonnet+creek+3+bedroom+july+&_sacat=3252

 

[eeyoresnr]

Did you end up using Laru Resorts? I am extremely upset right now. I booked early September with Larry for July 2014 a 3 bedroom at Bonnet Creek. I paid my deposit of $500 and signed the contract. He sent back a message saying we were all set and he had made our reservation. Today he emailed me and said he does not have the rental for me and will return my deposit. i don't know how I will find a 3 bedroom at this late date. I haven't had the heart to tell my family-3 small grandchildren who have been talking about our visit this summer since Christmas!!

this really isn't late even for july. we have used Ebay 4 times now for Bonnet Creek with no problems. just check their feedback first... good luck

 

[suemom2kay]

Did you end up using Laru Resorts? I am extremely upset right now. I booked early September with Larry for July 2014 a 3 bedroom at Bonnet Creek. I paid my deposit of $500 and signed the contract. He sent back a message saying we were all set and he had made our reservation. Today he emailed me and said he does not have the rental for me and will return my deposit. i don't know how I will find a 3 bedroom at this late date. I haven't had the heart to tell my family-3 small grandchildren who have been talking about our visit this summer since Christmas!!

That is inexcusable. What answer did he give for "not having" your reservation? Did he give you a confirmation number? So sorry this happened to you.

I'm an owner and I checked availability in July. It is slim pickings even for 1 & 2 bedrooms. Didn't see ANY 3 bedrooms. Ebay is your best bet. That would be an owner that already booked your week, in hopes of someone renting it from them.

 

[magrudersmakes3]

I booked 4 nights with Vacation Strategy in December for the week after the 4th of July and was able to add 3 more nights on Monday. I would check with them and see if they have any openings.

 

[angell52]

That is inexcusable. What answer did he give for "not having" your reservation? Did he give you a confirmation number? So sorry this happened to you.

I'm an owner and I checked availability in July. It is slim pickings even for 1 & 2 bedrooms. Didn't see ANY 3 bedrooms. Ebay is your best bet. That would be an owner that already booked your week, in hopes of someone renting it from them.

His only explanation is "Wyndham screwed me"! whiche makes no sense to me unless he tried to cancel and re-book the reservation and lost it.

 

[angell52]

Thank you for your suggestion.

 

[suemom2kay]

If you can't get WBC, perhaps you can try Windsor Hills or Wyndham Cypress Palms. Hope you find something fast!

 

[AustinNYC]

Hello everyone, just signed up for a profile here, I've been reading these WBC threads now for a few days and decided to join the fun! My wife and I became Wyndham owners last summer and we are planning our first trip as time-share owners for this June at WBC. I'm happy to see so many positive reviews about the property as first impressions are very important. We initially bought into the Wyndham system on our honeymoon in Hawaii last August for a property there, but this winter we traded-in for property ownership at WBC, which we will use MUCH more than Waikiki.

Anyway, I wanted to say hello and thank you all for the advice. We are staying May 30-June 7 at WBC. Our ownership came with "VIP" status for a few years, so I think I was able to make a request for room on the VIP booking line. If all goes as we planned, tower 3, high floor, facing EPCOT/Fireworks. Since we don't have kids, we were told Tower 3 was closest to the Tiki Bar Unfortunately the presidential suites were unavailable for that span of time, to its a 2BR Deluxe (MIL is coming with us)

 

[floridacrazy]

Hi everyone. I'll be at BC for 3 weeks this July. No one in my family drives so we will be there without a car. Last year we were there for 2 weeks and had to rely on cabs quite often. At that time I think they were charging $6 per person per round-trip. At one point I read they were charging $6.00 per person per day.

Does anyone know if it is $6 per person per day or $6 per person per round-trip?

 

[magrudersmakes3]

I called to inquire about it an was told it was per person/per round trip.

 

[dismom115]

What is the wifi situation at WBC? Read several different scenarios from none to by pool only to maybe in room to no problem. Leave in 5 days!!! Excited!!!!

 

[carlbarry]

What is the wifi situation at WBC? Read several different scenarios from none to by pool only to maybe in room to no problem. Leave in 5 days!!! Excited!!!!

Definitely in room with no problem.