The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[Xavier's Nana]

Hi!
Just returned from our first stay at Bonnet Creek, as we have always stayed at either Beach Club, Contempory or Wilderness Lake. We booked through Vacation Strategy and it could not have gone smoother. We will definitely use them again. Great people to deal with and very efficient. We checked in on January 2 at about 9:30 a.m. and our only request was Tower 6 and we were able to check in immediately. We were shocked and excited because we had planned to go to Hollywood Studios for the day and have to come home after the Osbourne Lights and unpack. The view was not great, fourth floor, but since we were not around much, it was fine and even though we faced the parking lot, it was still a pretty view.
We didn't use the facilities much, did get fast food from the snack bar and ate at the hotel family restaurant. Not terribly impressed with the fast food for the money but the hotel restaurant food was great.
As far as the room, it was FANTASTIC. We had a two bedroom and my son (30) daughter,(28) grandson (2) and I had plently of room. We even had room in a quiet corner of the dining room to set up the portacrib so we didn't have to share the room with the baby but we still could use the living room in the evening to watch TV without disturbing the baby.
We did get a forceful timeshare pitch at checkin but when I said no thanks 4 or 5 times, it was finally dropped and never heard from them again.
We took advantage of the Pay It Forward tub and was pleased to see there was sunscreen, paper plates, cups, silverware, dish and washer soap, disinfectant, bottled water and even a crockpot. Very useful!
All in all, we will probably never stay on sight again, even though my son was determined he would never like it offsight. He loved having a master bedroom to himself and we made several walks around the complex and he agreed it was beautiful.

 

[haPevraftr]

Hi!
Just returned from our first stay at Bonnet Creek, as we have always stayed at either Beach Club, Contempory or Wilderness Lake. We booked through Vacation Strategy and it could not have gone smoother. We will definitely use them again. Great people to deal with and very efficient. We checked in on January 2 at about 9:30 a.m. and our only request was Tower 6 and we were able to check in immediately. We were shocked and excited because we had planned to go to Hollywood Studios for the day and have to come home after the Osbourne Lights and unpack. The view was not great, fourth floor, but since we were not around much, it was fine and even though we faced the parking lot, it was still a pretty view.
We didn't use the facilities much, did get fast food from the snack bar and ate at the hotel family restaurant. Not terribly impressed with the fast food for the money but the hotel restaurant food was great.
As far as the room, it was FANTASTIC. We had a two bedroom and my son (30) daughter,(28) grandson (2) and I had plently of room. We even had room in a quiet corner of the dining room to set up the portacrib so we didn't have to share the room with the baby but we still could use the living room in the evening to watch TV without disturbing the baby.
We did get a forceful timeshare pitch at checkin but when I said no thanks 4 or 5 times, it was finally dropped and never heard from them again.
We took advantage of the Pay It Forward tub and was pleased to see there was sunscreen, paper plates, cups, silverware, dish and washer soap, disinfectant, bottled water and even a crockpot. Very useful!
All in all, we will probably never stay on sight again, even though my son was determined he would never like it offsight. He loved having a master bedroom to himself and we made several walks around the complex and he agreed it was beautiful.

Sounds like you had a great trip! Thanks for taking the time to post a review.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Just checking to clarify number of nights on our rental:

We reserved June 29 - July 5, 2012.

Was just going over some documents and realized that we're being charged for 7 days. Is this correct, because I keep coming up with 6???

Here's the way I figured it:

June 29 = check in after 4 PM
June 30 = Day 1
July 1 = Day 2
July 2 = Day 3
July 3 = Day 4
July 4 = Day 5
July 5 = Day 6 with check out before 10 AM

Am I figuring this out wrong? I just want to make sure, before I bring it to the owner's attention. If it IS only 6 days, I'm sure it was a mistake. I don't feel I'm being "cheated" at all - at most I feel it's an oversight. Just checking to make sure, as I said.

Thanks for your help.

 

[minerva78]

I've never stayed at WBC, but my understanding with most hotels/resorts is that your stay would fall into the "7 day/6 night" category, because they ususally include both check in and check out days as official "days". I don't personally like this, because most often my check in and check out "days" will involve enough travel that I won't be able to do much on those days (like go to a theme park) but that seems to just be how resorts describe your stays.

What I DON'T know is how the owner calculates your expenses, because from what I've seen it appears as though most people are charged by the number of NIGHTS of their visit. So even though your stay is technically 7 days, most places will charge you by the number of nights, which would be 6 nights - the nights of June 29 to July 4. Who did you book through? Someone who has booked and/or stayed here should be able to give you a better understanding of how that particular owner charges for the stays. HTH.

 

[Bonniec]

They made a mistake.

We are staying the 20-27 which is 7 nights/8 days and we were charged for 7.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks minerva & Bonnie.
I'm gonna go ahead & contact the owner, then. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Gretchen

 

[Brian Noble]

It is possible that the owner pre-booked the week for rental. If so, you may want to either stay the extra night, or rent from someone else who can give you a better deal.

 

[jaysmom4285]

a couple of questions -

We'll be arriving at WBC first thing on February 11. Can we "check in" at that point and then go about our business at the parks and return later to find out our room assignment?

I've tried to read through the thread, but I still don't have a good handle on restaurants. What is available for casual places to eat, especially for breakfast?

Thanks for any help. This is our first stay here, and any information would be appreciated.

 

[nedac]

a couple of questions -

We'll be arriving at WBC first thing on February 11. Can we "check in" at that point and then go about our business at the parks and return later to find out our room assignment?

I've tried to read through the thread, but I still don't have a good handle on restaurants. What is available for casual places to eat, especially for breakfast?

Thanks for any help. This is our first stay here, and any information would be appreciated.

I am curious myself if I should check in then head to the parks, if it will help me make sure I get my requested room.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I will be checking in Jan 29th. Can anyone tell me do they have bell services to help with luggage?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks to all of you who replied to my question as to how days are calculated. I just wanted to let you know that the owner did indeed make a mistake and is sending a refund.
Now I'll have another couple hundred dollars to add to the Disney fund!

 

[vettechick99]

What price quotes have y'all gotten for june? Ken said $1400 for a week in a 2 bedroom. I know it could go down but I'm not happy with that price in case it doesn't.

 

[dsmith72]

I am paying $1295 for 10 nights checking out June 6th with vacation strategies in a 2 bd room.

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

We got a 1 bedroom deluxe villa from Vacation Strategy for 10 nights (May 23rd to June 2nd) for $1057. This includes all taxes and cleaning fees. Ive done alot of research and can not find one negative comment or experience with Vacation Strategy. They have been very helpful and fast to call me back or return emails (usually within the hr). Alot of people of this board have reported good experience with Vacation Strategy and Ken Price has not been able to match their prices.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Last year I paid $1549 for a 7 nights in a 3BR Pres. June 11-19.

This year I need a 4 BR Pres for June 9-16. I am hoping for a a good deal.

 

[Teacher03]

We are paying $1095 for 7 nights in June for a two bedroom through Vacation Strategy. This is our first time staying at Bonnet Creek, and we are sooo excited!

 

[SalandJeff]

I suppose it depends on what time of year you are going, but we paid $750 for a 2 bedroom for 7 nights at the beginning of November. We used someone on ebay.

If you use ebay, look for someone with 100% feedback on timeshare rentals only (not buying or selling other stuff). Pay through paypal only. Usually if you don't see an auction with your dates, you can send a private message to sellers with your dates and see if they can get what you need.

 

[nedac]

I am curious myself if I should check in then head to the parks, if it will help me make sure I get my requested room.

Anyone know the answer to my question?

We are paying $575 for 7 nights in April with Vacation Strategy. Can't beat that!

 

[ttfn3]

a couple of questions -

We'll be arriving at WBC first thing on February 11. Can we "check in" at that point and then go about our business at the parks and return later to find out our room assignment?

I've tried to read through the thread, but I still don't have a good handle on restaurants. What is available for casual places to eat, especially for breakfast?

Thanks for any help. This is our first stay here, and any information would be appreciated.

I'm sure you can "check in" and then go to the parks, and then return later to find out your room assignment. WBC has a baggage area where they can store your bags for you. If you have a cell phone, the resort can call you when your room is ready. You could also just hang out at the pool until your room is ready. We have done this several times. Make sure you pack your swimsuits, flip flops, and some suntan lotion in a handy place in your luggage for quick access.

The only place I saw for breakfast when we traveled last year was the deli in the main building. You could also buy (for a hefty price) some groceries in the little store near the checkin desk. I prefer to buy some groceries at the grocery store offsite and have breakfast in our room. Such a time & money saver!

 

[southbound]

We have had a quote for a two bedroom deluxe unit October 13 - 27 for $1575.00 including taxes and fees. I think this is a great offer... anyone else have any thoughts on this price?

Also, since we are going to be checking in later... after 7pm, is there really any chance of getting a fireworks view this late at night??? It seems like it's first come, first serve with this resort, and we'll definitely be a lot later than the 4pm check-in.

Has anyone filled up a soft-sided cooler with beer and enjoyed it around the pool area? Or is it strictly enforced that you buy your drinks from the bar??? If we are really far away from the building with the bar, that's going to be a pain to get drinks there all the time.

Really hope someone can answer these questions for me... thanks in advance!