The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread! (pics and reviews)

[littlestar]

Littlestar: Congratulations on your Wyndham Points! Would you mind telling us what your yearly maintenance fees will be? Are they all about $3.95 per 1k points like another poster mentioned?

May have to do more research into this again!

Thanks so much!

$686.84 which includes program fee and RCI membership.

Also, here's a link to the Wyndham owners forum. They have all the Wyndham resorts' maintenance fee information.

http://forums.wyndhamowners.org/


Here's a link to the Wyndham point chart directory (click on contents to bring up the locations with charts):

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/wyndham/memberdirectory0910/


I also read the Wyndham forums boards at Tug and Timeshareforums before I decided on what to buy:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=47
http://www.timeshareforums.com/forums/wyndham-fairfield-resorts/

 

[ascardino]

$686.84 which includes program fee and RCI membership.

Also, here's a link to the Wyndham owners forum. They have all the Wyndham resorts' maintenance fee information.

http://forums.wyndhamowners.org/


Here's a link to the Wyndham point chart directory (click on contents to bring up the locations with charts):

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/wyndham/memberdirectory0910/


I also read the Wyndham forums boards at Tug and Timeshareforums before I decided on what to buy:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=47
http://www.timeshareforums.com/forums/wyndham-fairfield-resorts/

Thank you so much for all the info!

 

[leight]

Quick few questions: Are there any resort fees? Parking fees at BC?

What is the parking cost at the Disney parks?

Trying to weigh my options for a April week stay- is it worth paying for BC to have the kitchen to save breakfast money if the parking fees are excessive-when I can get Coronado springs for $110 a nite and stay onsite. Might still do BC this July when Dh's brother and his family come to WDW and we visit-since we would only be doing one waterpark during the weekend. Thanks!

 

[Brian Noble]

I haven't been too happy with availability on short term planning which is what me mostly do.

No timeshare will have great short-term availability---and depending on what you mean by "short term", that includes Bonnet Creek. You might be better off renting.

Would you mind telling us what your yearly maintenance fees will be?

Remember that these vary *significantly* from deed to deed---I've seen as low as $3.60 or so, on up beyond $7. You really need to pay attention to what you are buying.

Also, I said this earlier, but it bears repeating: if you are interested in owning Wyndham only for Bonnet Creek, I think it would be better in the long run to just rent from some of the mega-point owners, unless you really need peak time (Easter, Christmas, etc.) Bonnet Creek is so large, and there is so much competition for Orlando-area rentals, that that keeps prices pretty low. It would make more sense to buy into Wyndham (resale!) if you are thinking of *other* areas where they have resorts, as well.

is it worth paying for BC to have the kitchen to save breakfast money if the parking fees are excessive-when I can get Coronado springs for $110 a nite and stay onsite.

No fees at Bonnet, but parking at the Disney parks is $14/day. But, for me, there is simply no comparison between a hotel room and a 2BR condo if you are traveling with family.

 

[leight]

thanks! I think $14 to park at the parks is a deal breaker for my husband who would prefer the onsite resort but for this summer when his family comes into town it would be ideal since we won't be doing any parks.Thanks!

 

[vettechick99]

thanks! I think $14 to park at the parks is a deal breaker for my husband who would prefer the onsite resort but for this summer when his family comes into town it would be ideal since we won't be doing any parks.Thanks!

I don't want to speak for everyone on this thread, but most of us need or desire the extra space. Personally, we have a 2YO that needs her own space in which to sleep. The one-room hotel model just didn't work for us anymore like when we took her in 2008. Now if you don't need the extra space, or want the kitchen, I would stay onsite. There are a lot of perks to be had staying with WDW.

 

[Sammy]

Yeah, that's pretty much where we are too. There are 5 of us....3 teenagers, so the hotel rooms aren't quite cutting it anymore. It's sooo nice to have the extra bathrooms and the kids can stretch out in the living room. Plus, having the kitchen just for breakfast, drinks and snacks is awesome (I refuse to cook meals while on vacation!)

We've stayed at Old Key West and Beach Club Villas in the past, so got used to having the extra room. Now, I think I'll be getting used to having that extra room at a much more reasonable price by staying at Bonnet Creek!!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Wyndham has spoiled us too- when I travel for business now I HATE staying in a hotel room- I would far rather stay in an area with a kitchen and living room. The extra space more than makes up for any perks to staying on site. (for us anyway) Plus we like to drive around and check things out. We are getting very excited for our August trip!

 

[leight]

thanks- I think I just about convinced him when I reminded him that I would be doing the cooking and cleaning up and that breakfast for 4 of us usually costs around $20 and that's with me eating yogurt! I think the extra space would be so worth the parking fees. I'm trying to make this an economical trip in comparison to the cruise we were planning(which will run about $2700 with meals included) But I think since we can convert GAD tickets to the FL Dream 4 passes for less than $40 each it's a no brainer if we stay at BC and I cook it will be less than $1000-

 

[CattailGal]

I'm debating WH vs. Bonnet Creek for April visit. I checked tripadvisor reviews and some said it's a LONG way to restaurants from BC (15 minute drive). Can anyone comment?

KC

 

[CattailGal]

Do you have to drive to the pools (as with some of the other resorts), or are the pools in walking distance of units? I understand there are several pools.

KC

 

[forthe4]

All of the pools are in walking distance from each other, some farther than others but not bad at all. Buildings 4 and 5 have pools right out the doors and there is a pool with a slide on the other side of the lake but I forget the name/number. There is also a pool and lazy river at the main building in the center.
We are in the same boat as many Wyndham owners since there are six of us and staying in a hotel room is difficult now since they are little and we will eventually need two when they get older! And the kitchen, living room, and 2 bathrooms are HUGE for us! also have to travel at peak times since I work in education. So the timeshare makes sense for us.

 

[vettechick99]

I'm debating WH vs. Bonnet Creek for April visit. I checked tripadvisor reviews and some said it's a LONG way to restaurants from BC (15 minute drive). Can anyone comment?

KC

Hey KC! WH is off property, I believe on the other side of 192. BC is on property, right next to Caribbean Beach. So if you are planning on eating off property a lot, it should take you about 10 minutes to be off-site and cruising the restaurants. If you want to eat on-site, you are closer to the parks and WDW restaurants than WH. In fact, the BW area and DTD are less than 5 mins away.

WH would be pretty close to off-site restaurants because it's already off-site. Make sense?

Either way, it's 10 or so minutes of a quick drive. No more than a few miles. That would not be a deal breaker for me.

Now having stayed at BC and researched WH, I would choose WH if I wanted my own house and pool. I would stay at BC if I wanted to be close to the parks, and don't need a big house but still want condo-type space. I would not stay in a condo at WH when BC is so perfect and close!

 

[Brian Noble]

Now that the Hilton and Waldorf=Astoria have opened, there are several restaurants just across Chelonia Parkway.

 

[VinnyNYC]

great thread...staying at DVC Old Key West Resort for 7 days and I'm looking for a place to stay for 3 nights, Aug 27, 28 and 29th. Where's the cheapest site/place to book for just 3 nights???

 

[horseshowmom]

I'm debating WH vs. Bonnet Creek for April visit. I checked tripadvisor reviews and some said it's a LONG way to restaurants from BC (15 minute drive). Can anyone comment?

KC

I would have to disagree that it's a long way. I don't remember the exact time, but we found it to be very convenient to offsite restaurants and outlet mall shopping. 536 to 535, and there are lots of options in the Crossroads area. Honestly, we found the location to be ideal. We also did some reserved meals in Disney restaurants (Boma at AKL & Kona at the Poly - both for breakfast).

 

[vettechick99]

great thread...staying at DVC Old Key West Resort for 7 days and I'm looking for a place to stay for 3 nights, Aug 27, 28 and 29th. Where's the cheapest site/place to book for just 3 nights???

Any of the places you would look for a week would probably get you a 3-nighter. I rented my 3-nights worth of points from a DISr. I also know that Ken Price will do any length of time.

 

[CattailGal]

After much debate between WH and BC, I'm going to book Bonnet Creek today with Ken. It seems too complicated to sort thru all of the timeshare rental websites to find the best "deal", when some of you have had great experiences with Ken's rentals. Thanks!

KC

 

[vettechick99]

After much debate between WH and BC, I'm going to book Bonnet Creek today with Ken. It seems too complicated to sort thru all of the timeshare rental websites to find the best "deal", when some of you have had great experiences with Ken's rentals. Thanks!

KC

Great, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

 

[ttfn3]

We'll be staying at the WBC March 20-27. We plan to spend a lot of time at the resort - with the exception of a short trip to Sebring, FL. I'll post a report when I return. If anyone would like me to check out anything while I'm there, let me know.

I'm so excited - as I sit here looking out at a snow filled backyard. We have had over 30 inches of snow in 3 weeks! I'm so ready for warm weather!!!