Vistana vs. Cypress Harbour

[ljsmom]

I have read a lot about both of these resorts, but was wondering which one would be better for my family (DH & 3 DS 1,5,8). Any pros and cons or advise would be appreciated.

 

[spiceycat]

Cypress Harbour get much better reviews on tug.

all the rooms are similiar

the rooms at Vistana can vary greatly - depending upon which section you get - most people like the newer section.

but I got Springs - we loved it - nice big rooms, yes the carpet needed work, the sofa had problems, the second bathroom did not have hot water, but I enjoyed it alot.

 

[jdm]

There are so many variables on this. We have stayed at both and really loved both.

Vistana- This really depends on what kind of unit you are assigned to. They have much older less desirable units and newer, beautiful units. We stayed in the third newest (I believe), Fountains. Our unit was very large and the kids bedroom was huge with 2 doubles.We loved the Vistana. We got a unit with the pool literally right outside the door and that is where we spent most of out time. We were in the quieter section of the resort. The Vistana is huge, lots of trees, just very, very, nice. Location is very close to Disney.

Cypress Harbour- Gorgeous resort, the units are all relatively the same in size etc. (I think). Lots of green, walkways, 2 very nice pool areas, plus 1 small. Great clubhouse, lake, bike rentals, paddle boats, etc. Great service. Cypress Harbor is close to International Dr. and Seaworld although there is nothing directly by the resort in the way of restaurants etc. Although, just a short drive away. For us, the one drawback was the fairly small second bedroom. There was a double and a pullout bed, extremely uncomfortable and set at kind of a wierd angle. My DD10 & DN12 at the time, really like to spread out and with all their stuff it was tight. When the pullout bed was out, which was all the time (kids!), it was difficult to move about the room. Would not be a big deal to some, but to us- it mattered. Having said that, I would absolutely stay there again as I did love the resort. Those poor, poor, kids would just have to suffer ha! ha!

Bottom line, depends on what amenities your family looks for.

HTH

Jenn

 

[2minny]

Can we guarantee we get a newer unit when we reserve? Do I call directly to Vistana to reserve? I went to tug and didn't understand how to reserve through a suite owner...confusing to me. You said it was close to seaworld, does that mean it's close to the convention center (my husband has a conerence there).

 

[spiceycat]

cypress harbour and vistana village are close to SW - cypress harbour definitely -

vistana resort is close to WDW.

the tug classied are very confusing.

go look or post your own on "last Minute rentals' - this is on the BBS board

you can post here without joining tug. you have to register like here -but it doesn't cost anything

http://www.tug1.net/cgi-bin/forumdi...inute+Rentals&number=7&DaysPrune=5&LastLogin=