Want to rent points for Oct. Have ???s

[vettechick99]

Hey all!

I've gotten tons of information from this and the other DVC board, but I have a few questions still. I hope you can help!!!

Here are the facts....

-I'm non-DVC, been to WDW 20+ times in last 5 years

-Will be driving from Atlanta

-Deluxe-taste, Moderate budget

-Going to WDW to celebrate my beau's birthday, staying Oct 3-8 (Sunday thru Thursday). His FIRST TRIP...OMG!

-Getting PHPs

OK, so I thought about renting points from DVC'rs b/c I love BW and BC and I can get it for 9 or 12 points a night. So my options...

1. Book a studio:
PROS: renting is usually $10/pt (so at most it costs $120/night, no tax, plus extra $ for housekeeping a couple times), get to stay at a deluxe, have a kitchenette, close to EPCOT, get to see Art again at BC
CONS: have to book asap, can't cancel without losing money or putting a DVC'r out, no daily "free" housekeeping, can't change ressies if better opp comes up

2. Book a Moderate:
PROS: Book now or later, can be on Code-Watch, Security of cancellations should I need it, Moderates are a-ok!
CONS: Its not a deluxe, rates may not go down, I'm no fan of buses or driving, doors on outside...blah, blah, blah

First, do I have my facts right? I feel like renting is the better idea, do you agree? THANKS A BILLION to everyone who answers!

 

[tjkraz]

Sounds like a pretty accurate summary.

Here's one more suggestion to confuse you that much more. Instead of a studio, how about a 1 Bedroom at Old Key West? It will run you an extra 6 points ($60) per night, but I can virtually guarantee you will have no need for additional housekeeping. With the addition of an in-room washer and dryer, IMO it's no trouble to toss the towels in the wash if you need a fresh set each day.

And you'll add a little romance to the trip with the full balcony out the back, whirlpool tub, separate living and sleeping quarters, etc. You'd be hard pressed to find better accommodations on-site.

Parking at OKW is right outside of your resort room. You really don't need to worry about bus service, or dealing with a valet to get your car back.

And, given that it's the largest DVC property, you don't need to book OKW nearly as early as you would BCV.

Good luck.

 

[Cruelladeville]

If you are trying to impress your boyfriend, go with the OKW one bedroom. I can guarantee that he WILL be impressed! And you will have paid under $200 for a villa that's probably bigger than most peoples' apartments! A hotel room absolutely will not have the same impact--I refused to buy in until the first time I stayed in a one bedroom, now I live for my next vacation.