The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[SunkistJoy]

It's possible that the F&F rate will come out of the Extra Holidays inventory, and not the points inventory---this is inventory backed by points that Wyndham owns directly, breakage inventory (which we are in the 60-day window for), or that owners book with their points and turn over to Wyndham as a rental agent. There still appears to be some there---Expedia is one of the outlets they use, and they show availability in a 1BR and a 2BR. That's not a super popular week, so even if you can't get the F&F rate, you can probably still get a pool house on short notice.

I wondered if that might be the case. Ultimately, we must not be gamblers. Before I saw your post I committed to a pool house. We really like those anyway...especially the ROOM and the private pool/spa. I'm hopeful we can plan a future trip during a slow time to take advantage of the F&F rate so we can explore one of the resorts.

I feel like I have received a crash course in timeshares...but I have so very much to learn. Thank you for your response.

 

[eeyoresnr]

we have stayed at Bonnet Creek 4 times but I am wondering... has anyone ever rented 2 separate rooms. if so were you able to get them close to each other?

 

[lisski76]

we have stayed at Bonnet Creek 4 times but I am wondering... has anyone ever rented 2 separate rooms. if so were you able to get them close to each other?

We got two rooms in the same building but different floors.

 

[KristinU]

And easier than some. When we stay at OKW, we often joke about passing the Bonnet Creek entrance on at least half of our trips.

This is exactly why I looked into WBC and booked it for next November! We passed by so many times during W&D weekend when we stayed at OKW and I remembered seeing that people looooooooove Bonnet Creek

 

[BadgerGirl84]

We are here now. 2 bed deluxe in tower 3. Every bit as nice as our stay in tower 6 two years ago. The pools are nicely heated and we swam this afternoon and evening with temps in the low 70s and upper 60s. This resort is heads and shoulders above our last stay in a townhome at windsor hills...I don't see us staying anywhere else in the near future!

Just to confirm what everyone else had said...parking pass is not needed. We checked in late and got a "temporary pass" and never picked up a "permanent" one.

 

[haPevraftr]

51 days out for us. Can't wait for our first stay in a 4 bedroom!!! What are people reporting as approximate dates for payment in full invoices from Vacation Strategy? Just curious if there is any pattern of invoices being sent closer to 50 days or 30 days out. TIA!

 

[monagh10]

51 days out for us. Can't wait for our first stay in a 4 bedroom!!! What are people reporting as approximate dates for payment in full invoices from Vacation Strategy? Just curious if there is any pattern of invoices being sent closer to 50 days or 30 days out. TIA!

We got our invoice about 40 days. We are travelling 2/21-2/28 and got our final invoice on 1/16. We paid the next day and I got a receipt email but haven't heard anything else from VS. I have called several times & always have to leave a message and have emailed with no response. I am a little nervous!

Just called again & finally was able to speak to a live person. They say everything is all set & no worries. Not sure when I can call WBC to see when we are in the system.

 

[jm106]

I know most people rent when staying but I am going as part of a time share viewing deal (I know not to buy it but I am obligated to see the presentation.) Anyway, they scheduled me a date on my confirmation but it is the only day we will be at a theme park, MK and it is my anniversary. I wondered if anyone knows how flexible they are with moving our presentation to the next day or even arrival day.
TIA

 

[BadgerGirl84]

Just wanted to add that we went swimming this past weekend (temps in low 70s) and the Tower 6 Pirate pool was a bit chilly due to it being more shaded, but the pool right next to it was MUCH warmer due to the pool getting more sun.

 

[Portugal1000]

we have stayed at Bonnet Creek 4 times but I am wondering... has anyone ever rented 2 separate rooms. if so were you able to get them close to each other?

In 2013 we were about 5 rooms away from my brothers family on the same floor in building 6. In 2012 we ere in room 366 and my best friend in room 566, so two floor directly above and stairs right outside room so made it easy popping up and down. It wasn't a coincidence, we specifically asked to be near to each other.

 

[HopperFan]

Just wanted to add that we went swimming this past weekend (temps in low 70s) and the Tower 6 Pirate pool was a bit chilly due to it being more shaded, but the pool right next to it was MUCH warmer due to the pool getting more sun.

When we were there last month we asked about the pool temps. We were told that all pools and lazy rivers are heated but the pirate pool with slide is not heated. This is why you experienced the temp differences.

 

[southbound]

Just under 11 weeks now... getting very excited! It's been a bit chilly here the past week or so, and I'm dreaming of the Florida sunshine. I'm very happy to be heading back to Bonnet Creek, as we loved the resort the first time we went. So glad I found this thread a couple years back, because this is one of the best resorts IMHO!

Last time we went, I called a couple weeks before our arrival and asked for a fireworks view and was super please with our room in tower 4 on the 14th floor. I've read that WBC are not taking room requests anymore. How have people been making out with requests at the resort itself? We will be arriving very late on a Thursday night, so I'm pretty sure we'll be the only ones checking in at that time. I'm okay with almost any view, just want a higher floor and to be in tower 4 or 5! Loved the proximity to the parkade, never had issues parking there. Also liked the closeness to the main building and entrance.

Also, are they still pretty pushy about attending their 'sales pitch'? Having said that, maybe since we'll be there after 11pm, nobody will be around and we can just slip off to our room??? That would be very nice. We checked the lowest income box last time (thanks to fellow disers for that tip), though they didn't seem to believe it, but didn't push us about it. I also unplugged the phones because anyone who needed to contact us would call our cell phones, not the resort anyways.

Broke the news to my hubby last night that we will be spending a night at the Hard Rock Hotel (It's my 50th, so I thought it would be a nice treat) and explained to him the perks of staying onsite for doing US/IOA. Didn't tell him how much it costs because he'd tell me we have a perfectly good room not that far away and that I was crazy to spend that kind of money.

I also think I read that some towers have been renovated recently??? Not that it really matters because I've got my heart set on tower 4 or 5, but it's always nice to have a refreshed room. I can't wait to head south!

 

[Laurie5013]

I also think I read that some towers have been renovated recently??? Not that it really matters because I've got my heart set on tower 4 or 5, but it's always nice to have a refreshed room. I can't wait to head south!

I think I read a few pages back that all towers have been renovated now. Tower 5 was the most recent renovation.

 

[southbound]

I think I read a few pages back that all towers have been renovated now. Tower 5 was the most recent renovation.

Thanks, Laurie... Tower 5 would be awesome! That is probably my first choice.

 

[PMFan]

i've seen Wyndham Bonnet Creek on VRBO also. Is this not a recommended way ? we've never stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek or used VRBO... thanks all!

 

[southbound]

i've seen Wyndham Bonnet Creek on VRBO also. Is this not a recommended way ? we've never stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek or used VRBO... thanks all!

People rent from a lot of different places, I've read. Vacation Strategies and Vacation Upgrades are probably the most popular. I've used VS twice and was very pleased with their rates. However, they are membership only now, I think or at least heading that way, so not too sure on the best price for you. A lot of people get deals on ebay as well. Good luck, it's a fabulous resort.

 

[HopperFan]

I rented twice from SkyAuction.

 

[missingdisneymore]

We found a rental thru VRBO- 5 Star Resorts. We've rented thru VRBO listings in the past and have always been happy. I've checked as much as I could find on 5 Star- didn't find anything negative. Has anyone rented from them?

 

[guera]

Is VRBO the same company as VS?
I got a just paid our deposit with VS, then just checking around found VRBO has the same pic for the owners. And the reviews list the same names.

 

[Laurie5013]

Is VRBO the same company as VS?
I got a just paid our deposit with VS, then just checking around found VRBO has the same pic for the owners. And the reviews list the same names.

I am pretty sure they are not the same, or even connected in any way. That's odd about the same pictures. VRBO is a site where individuals can go to rent out their properties. Maybe VS put a listing on VRBO though. That's the only explanation I can think of.