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

[vettechick99]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

 

[Justbranches5]

There is a resort layout map in the first post of this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2114303

Building #5 is Torre de la Luna which has the lazy river and a fort next to the pool. Building #6 is Torre del Sol which is the newest tower and also has a pirate ship pool and slide.

At Google Maps, in the aerial shot of Bonnet Creek, you can see the pool and lazy river at the upper right end of the lake. The lazy river is adjacent to bldg. #5. The fort is between the lazy river and the pool (on the left).
The building under construction at the right end of the pool is bldg #6. The mud puddle is the "future" pool. The other bldg. under construction is the new hotel.

Okay, that's what I thought! Thanks for correcting that Garmich...you had me confused there for a minute!

 

[MomtoGKC]

I can't remember if I read this somewhere - are you allowed to use the ammenities at the other Bonnet Creek hotels? We are doing a weekend trip in 2 weeks and are staying at the Hilton - there was no room left at Wyndham. I know the Hilton & Waldorf share ammenities but can't remember if all three can share.

Thanks!

 

[rdevine10]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

Hi,

I know Wyndham has a location in Daytona with a lazy river. IMO, it did not seem quite as nice as Bonnet Creek (BC is much larger and spread out with many pools). But, I did not stay there, we saw it when we visited Daytona (my Mom lives in a nearby town). I was curoius to see the resort, which was nice, but the pool area seemed crowded (to be fair it was in the april spring break time frame). I prefer other beaches to Daytona personally... and the gulf, IMO is much nicer with younger kids as its typically calmer.

 

[MichaelColey]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

We've stayed at about half a dozen other Wyndham resorts (you can see a directory of all of them at Wyndham's vacation owner web site). Keep in mind that Bonnet Creek is one of the nicest ones. The others we've been to have all been great, but WBC is a bit nicer.

 

[MsCoz2000]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

I haven't stayed in any other Wyndham resorts other than Cypress Palms in Florida, but if you ever want to travel a little north Wyndham Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, SC is fantastic! It's no Bonnet Creek, but it was really really nice.


Oh and I just realized I have a tattoo of your avatar...what a small world!

 

[TotoToo]

Hi,

I know Wyndham has a location in Daytona with a lazy river. IMO, it did not seem quite as nice as Bonnet Creek (BC is much larger and spread out with many pools). But, I did not stay there, we saw it when we visited Daytona (my Mom lives in a nearby town). I was curoius to see the resort, which was nice, but the pool area seemed crowded (to be fair it was in the april spring break time frame). I prefer other beaches to Daytona personally... and the gulf, IMO is much nicer with younger kids as its typically calmer.

There is a rumor that the lazy river at Wyndham Oceanwalk (Daytona Beach) has been closed & abandoned by the whole owners at that property. Plus the overall quality at OW is NOT up to BC standards (BC is one of 4 or 5 of the Flagship resorts for Wyndham). Most other Wyndham resorts are not as fancy / themed as BC.

 

[Royal Duke of Epcot]

I can't remember if I read this somewhere - are you allowed to use the ammenities at the other Bonnet Creek hotels? We are doing a weekend trip in 2 weeks and are staying at the Hilton - there was no room left at Wyndham. I know the Hilton & Waldorf share ammenities but can't remember if all three can share.

Thanks!

Wyndham Bonnet Creek timeshare condo resort has no affiliation or shared facilities with the Waldorf/Hilton hotel complex down the street.

 

[MomtoGKC]

Wyndham Bonnet Creek timeshare condo resort has no affiliation or shared facilities with the Waldorf/Hilton hotel complex down the street.

darn! Thank you though.

 

[rdevine10]

There is a rumor that the lazy river at Wyndham Oceanwalk (Daytona Beach) has been closed & abandoned by the whole owners at that property. Plus the overall quality at OW is NOT up to BC standards (BC is one of 4 or 5 of the Flagship resorts for Wyndham). Most other Wyndham resorts are not as fancy / themed as BC.

yikes. It was not closed when we visited last year. I honestly didnt love the "feel" of daytona. I think its much nicer a tad south an daytona shores or ponce inlet (if you want to be in that general area).

And I agree about Myrtle Beach.... we love it there. Lots of hotels with lots of features.... maybe not to the standard of Bonnet Creek.... but nice all around. Good luck!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

Hey Vettechick!!! Long time no see! Love the updated pics of your beautiful family! The kids are really growing up fast!!
We went to Daytona last summer and we had an amazing 1 bedroom unit with a great view from the balcony, watched fireworks from there etc., etc. It's more of a modern decor but the pools were awesome!! I have heard though as well that there are problems over there. Check out TUG on the web- you might be able to get some info. from there. No other beach locations that we have stayed at -sorry!

 

[horseshowmom]

Hi all!

Quick question...has anyone stayed at other Wyndham resorts? DH and I are looking for a place to go this summer. We basically want BC but on the beach. Looking at the Gulf area like PCB or Destin. The Jax or Daytona area (or a bit south for prettier water) might be ok too. Would consider the Tampa Bay area but I'm concerned it's too long of a drive.

Any ideas or personal experiences?

I know very little about timeshares as far as which ones you can trade between (just that some you can), but if you can trade into ResortQuest (I think that's it), Sandestin is wonderful.

There are several beachfront towers (don't know if they're part of ResortQuest or not - we rented from Sandestin directly, but I saw that name on some things). The condos are not all decorated the same, but the ones we saw were very nice (several of us went). The beach is the best I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of beaches. There was a strong family quality about the beach and the entire area (activities for the kids over in the village with a shuttle).

 

[celerystalker]

I have seen many people running on a path next to the road that Bonnet Creek is on (Chelonia Parkway). It runs from Buena Vista Drive all the way to the Hilton/Waldorf for about 2 miles or so.

You can't run on Buena Vista Drive (no sidewalks, unsafe to walk or run) but a couple of times back and forth should do the trick.

Thanks for this answer! I had the same question. I haven't stayed at Bonnet Creek since 2009 and I couldn't remember.
It sure would be nice if there were sidewalks on Buena Vista drive so I could walk to Carribbean beach and complete my 6 to 7 miles, but something is better than nothing.

I'm walking, btw. I only run if an alligator is after me. which could happen if I try to get to carribbean beach without sidewalks!

 

[Upatnoon]

Thanks for this answer! I had the same question. I haven't stayed at Bonnet Creek since 2009 and I couldn't remember.
It sure would be nice if there were sidewalks on Buena Vista drive so I could walk to Carribbean beach and complete my 6 to 7 miles, but something is better than nothing.

I'm walking, btw. I only run if an alligator is after me. which could happen if I try to get to carribbean beach without sidewalks!

Perhaps you can find a hole in fence to sneak into Caribbean Beach. It would be nice to have a path to go over there, but I don't think Disney is going to open one up. It's kind of a shame, considering how close they are.

 

[Tracey123]

What is the going rate for a 3 or 4 bedroom villa?

 

[lillygator]

checking in tomorrow! Yeah! Need a break - January and Feb have been crazy for us!

 

[Queen of Oakville]

Forgive me for not reading through 183 pages, but can anyone give me an idea of what I might be paying per night to stay there in March? I'm going March 2012, but just to get an idea of what someone is paying for March 2011 (or what someone paid in March 2010) would be great.


I like the fact that it is close to the parks and has free shuttle service.

Oh, and I'm interested in a 1-bedroom - thanks!

Can anyone answer my question? I just want a rough idea of what we would be looking at ....it's too soon to contact the agent and book. This looks like a fun place to stay, even without going to WDW.

 

[Tracey123]

Does anyone know if either bedroom has a DVD player?

Thanks!

 

[caribear]

Sorry, but I have another question to add to the pile!

Has anyone heard of a rental for only 1 or 2 nights?? I live locally and would only need a night or two, but would love to stay at Bonnett Creek! Thanks!

 

[Jenny-momof3]

I'm paying $100/night through Ken Price for a 1 bedroom the end of March. Booked a few weeks ago...so got the discounted rate if you book less than 60 days out.

We're staying for 2 nights then switching to onsite. We always stay onsite but are really looking forward to trying out this resort to see if this might be a cheaper option for us. 2 rooms onsite are getting mighty expensive!!