We made our reservations for an October stay at VWL in a 2-bedroom villa exactly 11 months ahead of time with two requests, 1) non-smoking and 2) first floor. Both requests were important, because we can?t take the smell of tobacco, and my wife does not feel safe on higher floors. Our requests were noted on our reservation form, and it indicated that we would get a dedicated 2-bedroom. We arrived at the main desk at 8 am on a Sunday and learned that we were not on the first floor. We had a discussion with the CM and after he made several trips to the room behind the desk, he told us there were no 2-bedrooms on the first floor and that the second floor was all smoking optional. We were given Room 3519.
As it turned out it was a fabulous room. If you look at the picture of the Villas at Wilderness Lodge in the Member guidebook, you will notice the corner of the building with a stone face. The third balcony from the top was ours and that room was our living room. The room to the right was the master bedroom and the room to the left was the second bedroom. Because of all the corners we had 8 windows with a fantastic view of the pool area. The windows made for an exceptionally bright room for the VWL. Rather than face a narrow corridor, our door opened on to the open area above the grand lobby on the first floor, and it was a short walk to the elevators. I assume the rooms above and below this one are similar.
The great room was a compensation for not getting the first floor, however, I still have doubts about the statement that there are no 2-bedroom units on the first floor. Perhaps one of you DVC experts would know the answer.
As it turned out it was a fabulous room. If you look at the picture of the Villas at Wilderness Lodge in the Member guidebook, you will notice the corner of the building with a stone face. The third balcony from the top was ours and that room was our living room. The room to the right was the master bedroom and the room to the left was the second bedroom. Because of all the corners we had 8 windows with a fantastic view of the pool area. The windows made for an exceptionally bright room for the VWL. Rather than face a narrow corridor, our door opened on to the open area above the grand lobby on the first floor, and it was a short walk to the elevators. I assume the rooms above and below this one are similar.
The great room was a compensation for not getting the first floor, however, I still have doubts about the statement that there are no 2-bedroom units on the first floor. Perhaps one of you DVC experts would know the answer.
