Where to go to browse DVC options?

[PoohBearFamily]

We're looking to potentially rent DVC points on an trip next year and have no idea where to go to do so. Any help? Can I browse available units anywhere? Thanks

 

[_auroraborealis_]

https://tools.dvcvacations.com/points-calculator is an availability calendar but it is quite inaccurate as it only gets data once or twice a day and availability is fluid. It also doesn't represent availability of an owner to book a unit on your behalf, because you really rent a booking, not "points."

 

[Marionnette]

We're looking to potentially rent DVC points on an trip next year and have no idea where to go to do so. Any help? Can I browse available units anywhere? Thanks

There are rental companies that have availability tools on their websites. Dvcrentalstore.com has one. However, those tools are not in real time. They are typically updated once or twice per day. So, it might give you a glimpse at what might be available, until you are ready to book they really are not that useful. Only owners can check availability in real time.

And FWIW, if an availability tool on one website says that nothing is available for your dates and preferred resort, that means that it's not available for any member to book, whether thru that rental agency or another or thru a private owner.

 

[PoohBearFamily]

There are rental companies that have availability tools on their websites. Dvcrentalstore.com has one. However, those tools are not in real time. They are typically updated once or twice per day. So, it might give you a glimpse at what might be available, until you are ready to book they really are not that useful. Only owners can check availability in real time.

And FWIW, if an availability tool on one website says that nothing is available for your dates and preferred resort, that means that it's not available for any member to book, whether thru that rental agency or another or thru a private owner.

I just was able to find something on that website! I've heard these are not refundable, is it just the deposit or the whole total, do you know? Thanks

 

[Marionnette]

I just was able to find something on that website! I've heard these are not refundable, is it just the deposit or the whole total, do you know? Thanks

Every rental agency has their own terms. You would have to check with whichever agency you decide to deal with. If it's a confirmed reservation, the terms may be different than those for a new booking.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

And availability of a unit does not mean you will be able to book it.