What is the easiest way to rent a DVC for trial?

[Dusted]

Hello. I am interested in trying out a DVC to see if I will like it. Is it possible to book thru Disney regular room reservations, or should I seek out a timeshare owner looking to rent? Those boards and transactions look a bit complicated to me. Any thoughts?

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Either way will work and provide you with a feel for the resort. My first stay was through Disney. But you can get some really good deals by using the rent/trade boards her on the Dis and renting through an owner.

HBC

 

[asaj]

I think I may rent from an owner next year, to try them out. From what I understand, you can post where/when you want to stay, and hopefully someone will contact you with the necessary pts. There is some trust involved, as you have to send them a chack and hope they make the ressies for you, but seems to work pretty well from what I can tell.

 

[spiceycat]

Dusted - for the same price of a studio with Disney you can rent at least a 1-bedroom with a DVC member.

just decide which resort and when - then go LOOK first. you might find a deal. If you don't find anything then post.

I mean if you want BCV this Oct - but can find OKW but on sale for $8 a point - I would go with OKW.

remember that reservations between now and the end of the year are just about gone. try to find someone (if you can) with a reservation.

 

[salmoneous]

Note that renting from Disney will be *much* easier. Also, if you are coming for a weekend, the difference in costs between renting from a member and renting from Disney isn't so great. However, if you are coming on weekday-nights, it will be a lot cheaper to go through a member.

 

[byoung]

Watch out renting can get you hooked, I did and now own.

 

[Dusted]

byoung- we'll be there about the same time! We are staying at AKL 10/15-19. Flying out of Philly...

 

[Niagara2]

Easiest way - call Disney and book a villa.

Cheapest way for same type room - go to the rent trade board and rent from one of the friendly members.

End result - WELCOME HOME!!!

 

[Caskbill]

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