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

[TotoToo]

Good to hear form someone who knows. My apologies (the Wyndam website shows that all unit have wi-fi - apparently that is not true). So back to the original question from ClanHarrison, looks like you will need to bring your router....

They do (or at least did) have wifi BUT it costs. The wired access is n/c and would require a router if you want to use it wirelessly or share it.

 

[arthur06]

I have been looking over this thread for days...

I was just curios who actually owns at BC (or any Wyndham for that matter) and who just rents a cash ressie?

I am tempted to buy a Wyndham TS, but could use some help!

 

[MichaelColey]

I was just curios who actually owns at BC (or any Wyndham for that matter) and who just rents a cash ressie?

I have rented from other owners and have exchanged in from other timeshares I own.

Owning Wyndham is kind of a mixed bag. (I considered that as an option when researching which timeshares I wanted to own.) If you want VIP benefits, you have to buy from Wyndham and you pay through the nose. Or you can buy resale for next to nothing, but you don't get a points discount and upgrade at 60 days (which can drastically reduce your costs). Renting from a VIP owner is probably the most cost-effective way to go.

 

[jerseyboy00]

I have owned Wyndham for about 7 years. VIP is a waste and no big deal, its not worth the money.

 

[texasteacher35]

I have been looking over this thread for days...

I was just curios who actually owns at BC (or any Wyndham for that matter) and who just rents a cash ressie?

I am tempted to buy a Wyndham TS, but could use some help!

We are purchasing the BC timeshare right now. It will be our home resort. Can't wait to stay there for the first time!!!

 

[Fastpaks]

I have been looking over this thread for days...

I was just curios who actually owns at BC (or any Wyndham for that matter) and who just rents a cash ressie?

I am tempted to buy a Wyndham TS, but could use some help!

Whatever you do... DON'T buy from Wyndham. Buy resale. Wydham can be good and can be bad like any other TS. Know how to buy, what you want, and research, research, research! I would suggest TUGG and Wyndham Owner Forums as GREAT resources. If you are at all, even the slightest unsure about buying then DON'T. Once MF start to come, they never expire and when you sell your points, it will probably be a "free" scenario. My family are owners.

I have owned Wyndham for about 7 years. VIP is a waste and no big deal, its not worth the money.

THAT's the truth!

When my mom and dad checked out their TS where they actually have points, the "REP" told her that because they bought on eBay, it will get them bad views and rooms like that aren't in convient locations. I told her if her mouth is moving, then its all lies.

 

[SalandJeff]

We are purchasing the BC timeshare right now. It will be our home resort. Can't wait to stay there for the first time!!!

If you feel comfortable, would you be able to share some info on your purchase...where are you buying from, how many points, do you plan to always stay at BC, and at what price? It would help the rest of us who are considering buying. Thanks.

 

[MichaelColey]

FWIW, anyone looking for a last-minute 2BR unit (3/25 - 4/1), there's one for rent on TUG at a reduced rate of $400 for the week:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142700

Their Rental sub-forum is a good place to find last minute deals.

 

[dtum]

Wow! What a great deal.

 

[violetrose]

They do have an exercise room and there is no charge. There are also pool tables and computers if you want to use them (near resistration building and the pool)

Do you recall what kind of equipment is in there (treadmill, elliptical, etc.)?

 

[texasteacher35]

If you feel comfortable, would you be able to share some info on your purchase...where are you buying from, how many points, do you plan to always stay at BC, and at what price? It would help the rest of us who are considering buying. Thanks.

Sure I can share...We bought on eBay...1,000,000 points....LOL That sounds like a lot! It was really good pricing...closing costs are about $500...BC is our home resort. We were thinking that we would stay at BC 2x a year, and we live really close to the WI Dells (waterpark capital of America ) and there is a fantastic Wyndham reost there called Glacier Canyon...We have been renting/buying points from people via a travel agent on eBay for the past 2 years and welove their 2 bedroom presidential! Beautiful and I know we wil use that one a couple of times per year!!! So, we were thinking of maybe even using some points to go to beach-y or skiing places also each year, and then have some points to rent out every year to help with maintenance fees! That's our rough plan! LOL

 

[Madetyza1]

Can anyone tell me if they normally get the reduced rate for the prime season? We are wanting to go in June of this year. Thanks

 

[littlestar]

I have rented from other owners and have exchanged in from other timeshares I own.

Owning Wyndham is kind of a mixed bag. (I considered that as an option when researching which timeshares I wanted to own.) If you want VIP benefits, you have to buy from Wyndham and you pay through the nose. Or you can buy resale for next to nothing, but you don't get a points discount and upgrade at 60 days (which can drastically reduce your costs). Renting from a VIP owner is probably the most cost-effective way to go.

Actually, I bought resale (I am not VIP) and I've frequently been able to book online on Wyndham's website for a discount within 60 days of check-in. The discounted points show up mostly during non prime time. I don't get a unit upgrade since I'm not VIP, but I take advantage of the reduced point requirements frequently - .

 

[jerseyboy00]

Im not VIP but what we do is book your trip months before you are going, then within 60 days of your trip call and see if they have rooms available when you are going and rebook your trip. We have done that with every trip we have gone on and it has always worked. We have saved alot of points doing that way.

 

[TotoToo]

Actually, I bought resale (I am not VIP) and I've frequently been able to book online on Wyndham's website for a discount within 60 days of check-in. The discounted points show up mostly during non prime time. I don't get a unit upgrade since I'm not VIP, but I take advantage of the reduced point requirements frequently - .

The "need" for VIP for those discounts is yet another VIP fallacy - not so. The "value" of VIP, which benefits are not in anyway guaranteed, would take decades of use to even come close to breaking even on the outrageous extra cost over resale. That is if the benefits stay at current levels which based on past history is not likely.

Ignore anything about VIP and just look at the proper amount of resale points for what you plan to do - learn how to maximize those through pooling, banking, renting, discounts and borrowing and you'll get great value out of inexpensive purchase & ongoing maintenance fees. VIP is sales BS and under the current rules to obtain VIP it is virtually worthless. Crtainly not worth the tens (not hundreds) of thousands they cost you upfront! Save your money.

 

[lmf70]

Any idea of the likelihood of getting the reduced rate ($120 vs $200) for a 2 bedroom for 8/10-8/19/11. I can get Vistana for $158/night but it would probably be worth it if I could get a reduced rate even for some of the nights at Bonnett Creek for its proximity to Disney.
Any thoughts....??

 

[carlbarry]

The "need" for VIP for those discounts is yet another VIP fallacy - not so. The "value" of VIP, which benefits are not in anyway guaranteed, would take decades of use to even come close to breaking even on the outrageous extra cost over resale. That is if the benefits stay at current levels which based on past history is not likely.

Ignore anything about VIP and just look at the proper amount of resale points for what you plan to do - learn how to maximize those through pooling, banking, renting, discounts and borrowing and you'll get great value out of inexpensive purchase & ongoing maintenance fees. VIP is sales BS and under the current rules to obtain VIP it is virtually worthless. Crtainly not worth the tens (not hundreds) of thousands they cost you upfront! Save your money.

Hear! Hear! I have a mere 49,000 points and have been doing quite well in the 3 years I have owned--1 week at Orange Lake, 4 nights at BC for my birthday, and just got back from 7 nights in Tiberias, Israel.

 

[topolskis]

Regarding Jersey Boy's posting that you can rebook within 60 days. If you have a specific room reserved, and you rebook your reservation, what happens -- will they let you keep the original room that you reserved? My Dad is VIP and I'm trying to learn how all this works. Being able to reserve a room in advance is one of his favorite VIP perks (I'm not saying it's worth it, just saying he uses likes it )

Also, for those looking to purchase a timeshare there is excellent advice on on TUG (Timeshare Users Group) at tug2.net (I've heard it mentioned several times).

And yes, TUG is a great place to find rentals.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Thanks Vettechick and everyone else who contributed to this thread.

You made me look good to my friends.

From your suggestions I recommended BC to them, which they rented through Ken Price. They just returned from a wonderful trip and thought the resort was amazing! Couldn't say enough nice things about it.

So, I totally trusted you and you didn't let me down. Thanks DISers. Hope I get to check it out for myself soon. Maybe next trip!

 

[texasteacher35]

Im not VIP but what we do is book your trip months before you are going, then within 60 days of your trip call and see if they have rooms available when you are going and rebook your trip. We have done that with every trip we have gone on and it has always worked. We have saved alot of points doing that way.

Good idea! We are going to be new to all of this...buying our Wyndham timeshare through a resale...Thanks for the info!