VB at 7 month window: need opinions

[Jamester]

I am a DVC member with AKV as my home resort. I have booked 9 days at AKV for this coming March break with the hope of getting 4 days at VB then back to AKV for my last night so we can take advantage of the Magical Express.
I have enough points to book my 4 nights at VB and would like educated opinions on reservation availability for a 1 bdrm for the nights of Mar 15-18 (all weeknights) at the 7 month window. We stayed at VB last month on the same dates - was I lucky to get that reservation at the 7 month window or is that typical? It is a small DVC resort afterall. Based on opinions I receive I may rent someone's points to book at their 11 month window, but it would be nice to use my own points. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I think that if you book 7 months out you will be fine. My Spring break is the week after yours, and before we owned at VB, I was always able to get an OVIR for the week with other points.

Nothing is guaranteed, but my feeling is that you'll be OK.

Bobbi

 

[polyhm83]

This past March break we were able to book a beach cottage at Vero beach, I called right at the 7 month window. I was surprised we got it. The MS lady was kind of funny, she thought we were crazy to book a beach vacation in March. The weather was great and the ocean was pretty warm. I think if there was availability for a cottage, then you shouldn't have a problem getting a 1 bdrm.

 

[Jamester]

Thanks for your encouraging input folks. I think I'll wait til the 7 month window and try my luck.

 

[islandtimect]

We just came back from Easter week at VB and was able to book it at 7 mths.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I think April, May, and June are the peak months.... outside of those months you have a pretty easy booking.