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

[daisylove]

I meant to ask this earlier. I am waiting for the 60 day out mark to contact Ken but was wondering what is the actual process on booking with Ken? I see you get a contract? Do you pay a deposit or all of the fee upfront? Time period to get it all done? Thanks!

 

[Ashleybs]

We're going on the 14th and I can take some pics of the buildings in construction if no one else has by then.

 

[vettechick99]

I meant to ask this earlier. I am waiting for the 60 day out mark to contact Ken but was wondering what is the actual process on booking with Ken? I see you get a contract? Do you pay a deposit or all of the fee upfront? Time period to get it all done? Thanks!

You could contact him now and if you get a better rate after the 60 day mark, he should reduce the price. You will get a contract and we sent him some money. I think it was about 30%? We paid him the rest about 3 weeks out.

We're going on the 14th and I can take some pics of the buildings in construction if no one else has by then.

Thanks! Oh and I used to live in Augusta. Small world!

 

[WUVmyDISNEY]

I just spoke to Ken the other day about a stay in December. He said the deposit would be around 1/3 and he gave me the quote for the deposit which would be due upon sending him back the signed rental agreement. I also think he has a fair cxl/refund policy.

We've never done off site for a Disney trip before so it's been a task trying to figure out the best play to stay etc. So, thanks Vettechick for all of the info on BC! We actually cancelled our Beach Club reservation now and I will for sure be staying off site. To me, it doesn't even seem that staying at Bonnet will feel much like off site because of the great location! I couldn't justify the big jump in the nightly rate the last two nights of my stay for the holiday season, yet being in the same room!

Vettechick, how would I know if rates drop for BC once we are in the 60 days out? Would Ken notify us and give us the reduction or will I have to call and inquire with him? I will say, he got back to me once I contacted him within a 1/2 a day and he was very pleasant and I told him I read many good things about him on the disboards!

I would like to stay in a fireworks view, and he told me which building would face the parking lot and which would face the grassy areas. I wrote down the buildings and then never wrote which was which! lol My choices were tower 4 & 5, and then tower 2 or 3. Would anyone know the answer?
Thanks!

 

[vettechick99]

I just spoke to Ken the other day about a stay in December. He said the deposit would be around 1/3 and he gave me the quote for the deposit which would be due upon sending him back the signed rental agreement. I also think he has a fair cxl/refund policy.

We've never done off site for a Disney trip before so it's been a task trying to figure out the best play to stay etc. So, thanks Vettechick for all of the info on BC! We actually cancelled our Beach Club reservation now and I will for sure be staying off site. To me, it doesn't even seem that staying at Bonnet will feel much like off site because of the great location! I couldn't justify the big jump in the nightly rate the last two nights of my stay for the holiday season, yet being in the same room!

Vettechick, how would I know if rates drop for BC once we are in the 60 days out? Would Ken notify us and give us the reduction or will I have to call and inquire with him? I will say, he got back to me once I contacted him within a 1/2 a day and he was very pleasant and I told him I read many good things about him on the disboards!

I would like to stay in a fireworks view, and he told me which building would face the parking lot and which would face the grassy areas. I wrote down the buildings and then never wrote which was which! lol My choices were tower 4 & 5, and then tower 2 or 3. Would anyone know the answer?
Thanks!

Yay, I'm glad! Beach Club is our favorite resort and it can be sad knowing you aren't right there at Epcot. But the savings and space make up for it.

If he can snag a cancellation for your week, then it costs him less points and he will pass the savings on to you. He should let you know within the 60 days before your trip.

I don't know for sure about the fireworks views. But check out the map that is somewhere on this thread (look on post 1). It shows where the fireworks are shown and maybe that will help you.

 

[Tina]

I don't know for sure about the fireworks views. But check out the map that is somewhere on this thread (look on post 1). It shows where the fireworks are shown and maybe that will help you.

The map links are dead (hotlinking is never a good idea). Anyone have any current maps of the resort?

 

[Tina]

In a (failed) effort to find a map via Google, I did take a screencap of the satellite image of the resort. Its a bit old, considering the stage of construction, but I thought it was cool seeing how extremely close it really is to Caribbean Beach Resort.

 

[judowoman]

Hi everyone! Ive been reading this amazing informative thread and am extremely excited, I do however have a question which I'm sure has been answered or explained so I apologize in advance.. I'm planning on contacting Ken this upcoming week to reserve a 2bd, You dont have to be an owner or have points to book correct? In other words a regular first time person can call and book with him? Is Ken the owner and we rent through him? Thanks in advance for helping me out here, I'm a newb! hehehe but this sounds perfect for my family!

 

[vettechick99]

Hi everyone! Ive been reading this amazing informative thread and am extremely excited, I do however have a question which I'm sure has been answered or explained so I apologize in advance.. I'm planning on contacting Ken this upcoming week to reserve a 2bd, You dont have to be an owner or have points to book correct? In other words a regular first time person can call and book with him? Is Ken the owner and we rent through him? Thanks in advance for helping me out here, I'm a newb! hehehe but this sounds perfect for my family!

Exactly! He's the owner, and we rent his points. So glad you are thinking of going. We love it!

 

[judowoman]

Hi vette! Thank you so much for responding! I cant wait! Your pics are adorable by the way!

 

[Sammy]

Hey everyone! We checked into BC last night about 10:00 pm and are on the 8th floor in Torre del Cielo (Tower 4). I'm a bit disappointed as we requested to be as high as possible in Tower 5. Floor 10 is just about the level where you can see Spaceship Earth, so being thisclose is a bit frustrating, and we are at a level where the parking lot is pretty obvious. I think if we were higher, you'd have to purposely look down to see the lot. I called right away to see if we could move higher, but they said they were full last night and only had a handful of checkouts today. Oh well....I definitely would stay here again, but now know enough to to specifically ask for floor 10 and higher.

All that aside, the resort itself is beautiful and the 2-bedroom villa is spacious and nicely decorated. We spent the afternoon by the pool which was lovely.

Any particular questions, let me know!

 

[vettechick99]

Hey everyone! We checked into BC last night about 10:00 pm and are on the 8th floor in Torre del Cielo (Tower 4). I'm a bit disappointed as we requested to be as high as possible in Tower 5. Floor 10 is just about the level where you can see Spaceship Earth, so being thisclose is a bit frustrating, and we are at a level where the parking lot is pretty obvious. I think if we were higher, you'd have to purposely look down to see the lot. I called right away to see if we could move higher, but they said they were full last night and only had a handful of checkouts today. Oh well....I definitely would stay here again, but now know enough to to specifically ask for floor 10 and higher.

All that aside, the resort itself is beautiful and the 2-bedroom villa is spacious and nicely decorated. We spent the afternoon by the pool which was lovely.

Any particular questions, let me know!

I'm so glad you are there and love it! I enjoy the pools too.

I'm sorry your view isn't what you hoped. We got our requests met, but there was a huge tree in our way. But it worked out because we didn't use our balcony nearly as much as we did last trip. Anyway, I hope you can still see the fireworks. I'd love to see pictures of your view, and the contruction, as someone else requested. Have a fun trip!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Hi Vettechick- I'm loving your updated pics of your family- they are just beautiful! Your youngest is getting so big now! Glad you had a wonderful time.

 

[mdimaio]

Hello - I've not posted on disboards much, but I've been lurking and gleaning lots of info. We're driving down from Atlanta tomorrow a.m., and checking into Bonnet Creek. I have two boys - an almost 5 yr old and a 6.5 month old.

Can't wait for my oldest to experience Disney and to hang out and play in the pool!

Cheers,
Michelle

 

[webprinter]

Vettechick, how would I know if rates drop for BC once we are in the 60 days out? Would Ken notify us and give us the reduction or will I have to call and inquire with him? I will say, he got back to me once I contacted him within a 1/2 a day and he was very pleasant and I told him I read many good things about him on the disboards!

I would like to stay in a fireworks view, and he told me which building would face the parking lot and which would face the grassy areas. I wrote down the buildings and then never wrote which was which! lol My choices were tower 4 & 5, and then tower 2 or 3. Would anyone know the answer?
Thanks!

I prefer tower 4 for a fireworks view. We were in tower 5 for the first time in Dec and I did not like it at all. I didn't like the view or the location. It is angled very strangely plus the parking garage blocks the view if you are not high up enough. I also prefer tower 2 over tower 3 for a grassy view. It is closer to the mini golf and the pool.

 

[Disconsin Gal]

Hey Cdn Gal, I love your siggy. We haven't been able to watch Red Green since we moved to Wisconsin from California. We figured he would be easier to find on syndicate in this area, but unfortunately not. I'll have to find a DVD soon to help with our withdrawals!

 

[saysay]

First of all... THANKS for this thread, so helpful!

My husband is wondering do the coffee makers take the cone shaped filters or flat bottom? yeah I know, silly question, but he is packing our bags now. Can't wait!

 

[katallo]

First of all... THANKS for this thread, so helpful!

My husband is wondering do the coffee makers take the cone shaped filters or flat bottom? yeah I know, silly question, but he is packing our bags now. Can't wait!

Not silly at all. In Bldg 3 we had a Cuisanart coffee maker with the permanent style filter. So, did not need the paper filters.

 

[rdevine10]

just left Bonnet Creek today. FANTASTIC resort!!!!!! I LOVED IT!

Pros: Seeing the fireworks from the room (we were 9th floor tower 5). View was good, IMO. My kids LOVED seeing the Epcot Ball from their beds and our room! Great pools, great location. I would go back in a heart beat!

Cons: someone had broken clear glass in the pool (obvously the night before) and my DD steped on it. There was a TON of glass in the one area. We contacted the hotel ASAP, pool was closed and it was fixed. Thankfully my DD didnt cut herself, and Im not sure how, these were large chunks that were every sharp. AC was a tad temperamental, but it turns out you really have to slam the slider closed due to the sensor.

Otherwise, I loved everything about it. BEST off site we have stayed at hands down. PERFECTION!

 

[saysay]

Just got here today...LOVE IT!!! We got our Fireworks view request, building 5 on the 8th floor, we are on the very end of the building and enjoyed the fireworks from Epcot. WE go to MK tomorrow! So excited, thanks again Vettiechick for this thread, its as great here as anticipated and your pics and info has really helped.