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

[SalandJeff]

We did not use Ken (he could not get the dates we needed) and rented from another owner.

I would prefer to call Bonnet Creek directly and make a room request. Can I do this since my name is on the reservation?

Also, how close are buildings 4 and 5....are they next to each other, are they both equally close to the pool in that area, and can you see the fireworks from both buildings?

Love this thread Thanks everyone!

 

[Sammy]

We leave in two weeks (YAY!), and I'm making up my grocery list. How is BC on supplies like napkins, paper towels, sponges , etc? Are there any other supplies that I need to purchase?

Thanks for your help!!

 

[tndislvr]

Thanks for the info, everyone! We have booked a stay with Ken and he really seems like a nice man. When should I expect to see the contract? We leave in a little over a month.

What are thoughts on which is the best building? One of the newest ones or it doesn't really matter? Is there still construction going on at the resort?We'd like a water view. Fireworks would be nice, too, but a water view is really more important to us, I think. Also, we are not planning to rent a car so I don't know if that should factor in to our building decision or not (walking with two small kids to catch the shuttle to the parks).

Has anyone gone to any of the restaurants at the Hilton or Waldorf=Astoria?

Sorry for all the questions! Never been to BC but am getting really excited!

 

[Brian Noble]

I would prefer to call Bonnet Creek directly and make a room request. Can I do this since my name is on the reservation?

Yes.

how close are buildings 4 and 5....are they next to each other, are they both equally close to the pool in that area, and can you see the fireworks from both buildings?

What are thoughts on which is the best building?

No matter where I'm staying---here, at one of Disney's resorts, or elsewhere---I prefer to ask for "what" I want rather than "where" I want. That gives the room assigner more information about how best to place you if your first choice of location is not available.

 

[SalandJeff]

Thanks for all the info Brian.

The reason I asked about buildings 4 and 5 in particular was because we have friends who are staying in building 4 and want to be close to them. But we have read on this thread about those staying in building 5 being able to see the fireworks. And of course, we all want to be fairly close to the pool!

 

[CattailGal]

We leave tomorrow for ten days (7 at BC). We booked with Ken. Question - are there safes in the units?

KC

 

[Upatnoon]

We leave tomorrow for ten days (7 at BC). We booked with Ken. Question - are there safes in the units?

KC

Yes, there is a safe in the unit.

 

[Upatnoon]

Thanks for the info, everyone! We have booked a stay with Ken and he really seems like a nice man. When should I expect to see the contract? We leave in a little over a month.

What are thoughts on which is the best building? One of the newest ones or it doesn't really matter? Is there still construction going on at the resort?We'd like a water view. Fireworks would be nice, too, but a water view is really more important to us, I think. Also, we are not planning to rent a car so I don't know if that should factor in to our building decision or not (walking with two small kids to catch the shuttle to the parks).

Has anyone gone to any of the restaurants at the Hilton or Waldorf=Astoria?

Sorry for all the questions! Never been to BC but am getting really excited!

The entire complex is great, but I would first ask for a room close to the clubhouse where the bus stop is, especially as you return home from a long day of walking. My favorite building is Torre Del Cielo, close to two pools including the new pirate-themed pool and near the clubhouse.

When I was there 2 months ago, there were two towers in various stages of construction, but no work was taking place.

Have fun!

 

[Upatnoon]

We leave in two weeks (YAY!), and I'm making up my grocery list. How is BC on supplies like napkins, paper towels, sponges , etc? Are there any other supplies that I need to purchase?

Thanks for your help!!

There are paper towels and a dish sponge in the room. Of course, there is a dishwasher, too.

Other than food, I can't thing of anything else you'll need. It's good to make a list, as you don't want a bunch of leftover food if you can't take it home!

 

[Cdn Gal]

For those of you that are leaving make sure to take lots of pictures and post here on the board! I'm going into withdrawl!

 

[Janet Hill]

We leave in two weeks (YAY!), and I'm making up my grocery list. How is BC on supplies like napkins, paper towels, sponges , etc? Are there any other supplies that I need to purchase?

Thanks for your help!!

If you plan on doing laundry, I would bring dryer sheets. 2 starter packets of detergent are supplied and it seems that now they will give you more if requested, but they don' provide dryer sheets.

 

[DisneyCrazyMom22]

We just got home Sat. from an 8 night stay at BC. It is as wonderful as everyone here says! My in-laws are owners so it was booked through them. My family of four had a 2BR deluxe and my in-laws had a 1BR. We were in Tower 5. We needed to add a night at the beginning so the first night we were in a fireworks/epcot view room--great view! The remaining nights we had a water view which was beautiful. Tower 5 was nice and had great proximity to the pool. It was a bit of a walk to the shuttle, mini-golf, activity center, but not bad. I loved having a kitchen and so much space. I don't think I can go back to a regular hotel room!

 

[vettechick99]

We just got home Sat. from an 8 night stay at BC. It is as wonderful as everyone here says! My in-laws are owners so it was booked through them. My family of four had a 2BR deluxe and my in-laws had a 1BR. We were in Tower 5. We needed to add a night at the beginning so the first night we were in a fireworks/epcot view room--great view! The remaining nights we had a water view which was beautiful. Tower 5 was nice and had great proximity to the pool. It was a bit of a walk to the shuttle, mini-golf, activity center, but not bad. I loved having a kitchen and so much space. I don't think I can go back to a regular hotel room!

So glad you enjoyed it. And yes, it's hard to go back to a regular room when you've stayed at BC!

 

[tndislvr]

Posted this question before but didn't get any responses so wanted to post again.

When booking a reservation through Ken when do you typically receive your rental agreement/guest certificate? We are set to arrive in 5 weeks and I haven't received anything yet and getting a little nervous. Thanks!

 

[rdevine10]

Is there a map of Bonnet Creek anywhere? I want to look at it to determine the best location to request a room.

Also, any recommendations for a building? We dont need to be close to the shuttle (we are driving our own car), but would like to be very close to the pools (lazy rivers, zero entry).

THanks for your help!!!!

 

[TSRE]

There is a map further back in this thread.

 

[rdevine10]

Ok, found the map, but still uber confused any suggestions for the following in terms of buildings?

I want to request fireworks view and be close to the zero entry pool/lazy river. I will try and go back and reread this thread, but I just dont have the time right now I cant beleive how long it got!!!! Im so SUPER excited for this trip! I cant wait to try Bonnet Creek!

 

[garmich]

Ok, found the map, but still uber confused any suggestions for the following in terms of buildings?

I want to request fireworks view and be close to the zero entry pool/lazy river. I will try and go back and reread this thread, but I just dont have the time right now I cant beleive how long it got!!!! Im so SUPER excited for this trip! I cant wait to try Bonnet Creek!

If you look at the resort map (post #35), the zero-entry pool and lazy river is located next to the Village Center (where you check-in). To see the fireworks at Epcot, you would need a unit that faces North (up on the map). Buildings #4 & 5 (facing north) would have a better view because they are taller than Buildings #1, 2 & 3. But you would not get a "lake view". If you want both the fireworks and the lake views, you would need to be in buildings #1, 2 & 3.

On one stay at BC, we had a unit on the south side of building #3. We went to the area where all the elevators are. There are large windows there, so we watched the fireworks from there. The fireworks are at a distance, so they are not as spectacular as they would be if you saw them from Epcot.

 

[MsCoz2000]

I have read all 26 pages of this wonderfully informative thread about BC. I wonder if any of you who have stayed have slept on pull out sofa bed, and if so, how comfortable is it? We are debating between a 2BR and 3BR. Would a 25 YO couple sleep comfortably on sofa bed? Do they provide sheets, blankets, pillows for the sofa bed? I also want to verify the size of the beds in 2nd BR of a 2BR condo. I know the master is a king, but are the beds in second BR full (double)beds? I have seen descriptions calling them queen size. I also saw a description saying they were twin size. They look like full size in the photos posted on this thread.
Also, how extensively must we clean before check out? Does housekeeping clean in between rentals?
Thanks everyone for your help.
I have been reading these boards for over 10 years, but very rarely post. I have learned so much from you people, I am considered a WDW expert!
Chris

It looks like this question didn't get answered... You don't need to clean before check out, they thoroughly clean the unit between guests. I don't remember if there are "official" rules, but I ALWAYS empty all the trash and load & start the dishwasher (no matter what time share I stay in) before we leave.


I now have my own question... I have only stayed at BC once before and I am in the process of planning another trip. Last time I was there I had a rental car, but this time I am looking at the possibility of not "wasting" the $ on one. I know they have shuttles to and from the parks and DD but does anyone know if they have a shuttle to and from the airport? I looked into Mears Transportation and it will be about $66 round trip if I use them (doesn't seem too bad but a rental would only be about $100 more). I'm not worried about the groceries because I will use Garden Grocer if I don't have a rental car, so I guess a deciding factor will be it BC offers a shuttle to and from the airport. TIA for the help!

 

[Upatnoon]

It looks like this question didn't get answered... You don't need to clean before check out, they thoroughly clean the unit between guests. I don't remember if there are "official" rules, but I ALWAYS empty all the trash and load & start the dishwasher (no matter what time share I stay in) before we leave.


I now have my own question... I have only stayed at BC once before and I am in the process of planning another trip. Last time I was there I had a rental car, but this time I am looking at the possibility of not "wasting" the $ on one. I know they have shuttles to and from the parks and DD but does anyone know if they have a shuttle to and from the airport? I looked into Mears Transportation and it will be about $66 round trip if I use them (doesn't seem too bad but a rental would only be about $100 more). I'm not worried about the groceries because I will use Garden Grocer if I don't have a rental car, so I guess a deciding factor will be it BC offers a shuttle to and from the airport. TIA for the help!

I would also factor in that Garden Grocer does charge $12 for delivery if your order is under $200 and their prices seem a little higher than if you went to a Wal-Mart.