VGF Villas & Views - REVISED 07/22/2017

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I am hesitant to post this, but here we go.

We were to check in to VGF on Wednesday June 4. I booked lake view studio, requested high floor, away from elevators, noted that it was our son's high school graduation trip.

We arrived and were assigned villa 1104. Ground floor, handicapped access. I do see it is noted H/A on the map but I did not scroll back through all of the pages, so I apologize if this is repeat info. There is NO SHOWER STALL in the bathroom. The toilet is shoved over in the corner where the shower belongs. There is also no divider in the bathroom, it is just tub, sink, toilet in one space.

I know it is luck of the draw. I get it. But part of the reason we chose VGF was because of the promo pics of that gorgeous shower. We asked to be moved but there were no other lake view studios open. I was also told there were NO requests on my reservation. Nothing. I could see the requests online, but for whatever reason they did not display for the resort.

Be aware that the villa you book may not have the amenities you expect it to have, and your requests may not transfer to the resort from Member Services.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thank you for posting this, jackskellingtonsgirl. Someone else recently posted a very similar story about a HA room at VGF.
I'm so sorry you were put in that room.

 

[keaster]

I am hesitant to post this, but here we go.

We were to check in to VGF on Wednesday June 4. I booked lake view studio, requested high floor, away from elevators, noted that it was our son's high school graduation trip.

We arrived and were assigned villa 1104. Ground floor, handicapped access. I do see it is noted H/A on the map but I did not scroll back through all of the pages, so I apologize if this is repeat info. There is NO SHOWER STALL in the bathroom. The toilet is shoved over in the corner where the shower belongs. There is also no divider in the bathroom, it is just tub, sink, toilet in one space.

I know it is luck of the draw. I get it. But part of the reason we chose VGF was because of the promo pics of that gorgeous shower. We asked to be moved but there were no other lake view studios open. I was also told there were NO requests on my reservation. Nothing. I could see the requests online, but for whatever reason they did not display for the resort.

Be aware that the villa you book may not have the amenities you expect it to have, and your requests may not transfer to the resort from Member Services.

3 days before we checked in on June 11th, I saw on both the MS site and MDE experience that our reservation was different...it went from "Deluxe Studio-Standard View" to "Deluxe Studio-Standard view Wheelchair accesible with tub" which I believe is what you just described.

When I saw that on the reservation, I called MS and asked if it was possible for us to get a regular room as we did not need a HA room. She called the resort and was able to change it back to what it was. I didn't kick a fuss or go on a rant, I just politely asked if it was possible. We too wanted to enjoy that big shower!

 

[wdrl]

We arrived and were assigned villa 1104. Ground floor, handicapped access. I do see it is noted H/A on the map but I did not scroll back through all of the pages, so I apologize if this is repeat info. There is NO SHOWER STALL in the bathroom. The toilet is shoved over in the corner where the shower belongs. There is also no divider in the bathroom, it is just tub, sink, toilet in one space.

Can you post some photographs of the bathroom in your villa?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Can you post some photographs of the bathroom in your villa?

We didn't take any - sorry! We were only there for 4 nights, then we moved to a lovely dedicated 1 BR at BWV.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Can you post some photographs of the bathroom in your villa?

There are some pics of the HA studio, including the BR, here:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51713708#post51713708
(Post #39)
IIRC she has other pics in another thread, but I can't find them.

 

[kittyab]

I wonder if once we book through DVC we should call the resort to make sure we get to room we want? I do not want the handicap room.

 

[disneynutz]

I wonder if once we book through DVC we should call the resort to make sure we get to room we want? I do not want the handicap room.

You can't call the resort for room requests. You can ask at check in.

Bill

 

[kittyab]

Can we check in online?

 

[disneynutz]

Can we check in online?

Yes but there currently isn't much of a benefit to do so.

Bill

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

You can't call the resort for room requests. You can ask at check in.

Bill

So - if we would like to try & NOT get a HA rm, we should just ask at check-in?
What about making a request via MS ahead of time?
Just asking because I've never made any requests before.
If it makes a difference, we are renting points.
Thanks.

 

[kittyab]

Oh well, we are booking in September

I would love to pick up more points so we can go 2 weeks every year.

 

[disneynutz]

So - if we would like to try & NOT get a HA rm, we should just ask at check-in?
What about making a request via MS ahead of time?
Just asking because I've never made any requests before.
If it makes a difference, we are renting points.
Thanks.

As a renter you can't make a request, the owner should make it for you with MS when they make your reservation.

Bill

 

[disneynutz]

Oh well, we are booking in September

I would love to pick up more points so we can go 2 weeks every year.

Make your request when you make the reservation.

Bill

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

As a renter you can't make a request, the owner should make it for you with MS when they make your reservation.

Bill

Thank you.

 

[kittyab]

We are owners

 

[wdrl]

Franandaj has posted many photos of her HA villa in her trip report on the DVC Trip Report board. Click here to see her photos.

She was in villa #1526, a standard view one-bedroom, and her photos show some of the modifications made to the kitchen, closet and bathroom.

Thanks, Fran, for sharing your photos!!

 

[lenshanem]

Hi. I'm about to try for a VGF studio for a weekend trip. I'm not familiar with VGF. Is there anything I should request to make this a little more special?
I was thinking lake view, should I request high floor?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks!

 

[lenshanem]

Bumping.
I got a standard view studio ressie. Had to waitlist, but it came thru within a week. We're also still waitlisted for a lake view studio, but after looking thru these pics it appears the standard view is a tad more interesting? I'm thinking about deactivating the lake view request. It seems like the only problem with standard is that one view of the roof?

Also, I guess cause it stays booked many are getting the HA rooms that don't require them. Those studios do not have the sit in shower, correct?

 

[DenLo]

Bumping.
I got a standard view studio ressie. Had to waitlist, but it came thru within a week. We're also still waitlisted for a lake view studio, but after looking thru these pics it appears the standard view is a tad more interesting? I'm thinking about deactivating the lake view request. It seems like the only problem with standard is that one view of the roof?

Also, I guess cause it stays booked many are getting the HA rooms that don't require them. Those studios do not have the sit in shower, correct?

We loved lake view studio that faced the Poly and felt there was lots going on with the ferry boats and construction at the Poly.

Wdrl states he has not been given an official list of the handicapped accessible villas at VGF. So only when someone reports the villa can we confirm it's status. So right now only 1311 has been reported a an HA studio. It is possible that 1528 might be an HA studio since the 1BR lockoff (1526) attached to it is designated as HA, but we do not know for sure. Anyway that means there are very few HA standard view villas at VGF. Usually the are no more than 5 or 6% of the total villas designated as HA in any DVC resort.

Regarding a HA studio only one has been reported on this thread. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3257137 It appears it had a roll in shower with a fold down bench with a shower curtain. None of the pictures show a tub. The kitchenette was modified so a wheel chair could get under the sink and the microwave moved to the lower counter top instead of being a built in on the second shelf.