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Nanea Thread/Photos (new resort)

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Hi Dave - Thank you for all the pictures! It looks like the south phase is going to open first? Is it supposed to open in May? Will any of the pools be open?
 

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Do these thumbnails work for people?
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Figured they would take less screen space.
 

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Hi Dave - Thank you for all the pictures! It looks like the south phase is going to open first? Is it supposed to open in May? Will any of the pools be open?
The south is certainly ahead, but would be surprised if not almost completely done before opening.
I know there will be a soft opening - and I hear that is in May... seems reasonable.
I assume pool area will need to be complete before opening.
We will be there (WKORV OFD) next Sept - the additional crowds due to Nanea will suck tbh - already crowded
 

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We are currently at WKORVN. It sounds like everything is on track for first guests at Nanea to stay in May with plans to possibly have all rooms in the resort completed by end of calendar year 2017. I'll try and post some updated shots.

Does any have a good picture of the building floor plans that shows where the 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units are throughout the unit. I remember seeing a picture of this last year but haven't been able to find it online. There are only five 1 bedroom units in the first phase and I believe 32 or 34 in total. I think some, or possible most, of these are in the section that faces the parking lot. It looks like two of the buildings have units that face eastward into the parking lot or towards the front grounds of Honua Kai. A few of these may be 2 bedrooms as well.
 

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Here are a couple of shots from a few days ago.
 

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The south half of the green plywood wall is down.
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Got rain on Monday totally flooded boardwalk. They had to reroute around between beach and walkway
 

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Some pictures of the model of a Nanea room that is currently set up in Bldg. 5 of WKORV-N. These are supposed to be the same materials and products used at the new resort. The bathroom has sliding doors that open to make it part of the bedroom.

There's a full size range in the kitchen. Overall, the furnishings look very nice.

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great to finally see example.
no counter space in kitchen...
 

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Just keep in mind this is a normal WKORV-N unit. I don't know if he layout is going to be the same at Nanea. I haven't seen the floor plans. The colors and materials will be, but it's possible the floorplan could be different. I happened to stay next door to the model last week. I didn't take a tour.
 

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Just keep in mind this is a normal WKORV-N unit. I don't know if he layout is going to be the same at Nanea. I haven't seen the floor plans. The colors and materials will be, but it's possible the floorplan could be different. I happened to stay next door to the model last week. I didn't take a tour.

This issue about the 'Kitchen' area lacking sufficient counter space and size was first discussed when the Nanea villa plans were 1st rolled out.

Like WPORV studio kitchenette (lack of counter space) - I have suggested that they put a folding table that can be used to assist in cooking prep which may be important for those that cook - or so I hear... ;)
 
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The dishwasher so close to the refrigerator. It will be so tight in that corner.


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We were there last week and looked at the model and as you walk in the door you almost hit the kitchen table, I think the mock up is smaller than the actual units as they had to stay within the footprint of WKORV North or at least that is what they said. I do not like to décor which is supposedly island style.
 

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It has a very similar layout to the Hilton Grand Vacation Club Kings' Land resort (below).
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I did not like the layout of the master bath - there's so much wasted space. The big free standing tub felt like it was in the middle of the room. Especially when it's wide open to the master bedroom.

I'd much rather have a larger living room and more functional kitchen in Nanea. I DO like the larger dining table, though. The 4-person dining table in WKROVN drives me nuts!
 

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We stayed at WKORV-South Feb 3-18. Lots of Progress on Nanea during this time. They have the Oceanfront building closest to WKORVN neatly landscaped. They planted numerous very mature palm trees and nice flowering plants. The area between the boardwalk and ocean is all landscaped nicely, all the way to Dukes. We walked the entire property and what struck me was the view from the main street. The 3 story parking lot really blocks the view of the resort as you enter. It was not very pleasing. The other thing I noticed was the awful view the first 3 or 4 floors of the building which faced East. Many of these units may only see the parking garage and nothing beyond it.
The resort overall looks great and the landscaping is really top notch. They have placed furniture in many of the OF units. We saw scattered TVs on in the rooms at night as well, no drapery yet.


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We went to the Owners' Update last week and were told that the first occupants will be at Nanea on April 15. It was fun to walk by and see the large palm trees being moved into place, and large palm trees on the ground waiting to be placed. So nice to see the wall finally down after all these years!
 
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That kitchen is tough. I was just at Kings Land phase 2 and thought the kitchen was cramped, and it is bigger than that.

Wow, will see if it lives bigger than it looks.

Best,

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It appears that the table is actually the same height as the counter, so my guess is that it is meant to be used as an island for food prep, etc. That would work for me, but for people who like to spread things out and leave them out, the limited counter space might be a problem.
 

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Once again, the biggest detriment to owning at Nanea is that there are only 2 views: Ocean Front and Other. There's a huge difference between a villa facing the ocean and a villa facing the parking garage...and yet non-OF owners will have to roll that dice every time they book there.

And while I appreciate the fact that they have a full range (yeah!), which is a nice plus over WKORV-N, I love the bar/counter at the other two phases.

For way less money, you can buy OF at either of the sister properties. It's not even a close competition IMO.
 

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What I like about WKORV/N over Nanea is the ability to split my ownership. I often stay one week in one side of the lockout and the adjacent week in the other side. The lock-off provides a lot of flexibility to my ownership.

Nanea was not allowed to have lock-offs. They tried to get around the issue by using a points system. However, there are very few 1BR units (40+ out of 390), and no studios. It is going to be challenging to find 1BR units to try to extend a stay when you don't really need a large space. I wouldn't buy just a 1BR for fear I wouldn't be able to even get a reservation during popular times, like whale season or summer vacations. There will be much more competition for the small units than for similar units in the other properties, since basically all units in the other properties have a 1BR and a studio.
 

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What I like about WKORV/N over Nanea is the ability to split my ownership. I often stay one week in one side of the lockout and the adjacent week in the other side. The lock-off provides a lot of flexibility to my ownership.

Nanea was not allowed to have lock-offs. They tried to get around the issue by using a points system. However, there are very few 1BR units (40+ out of 390), and no studios. It is going to be challenging to find 1BR units to try to extend a stay when you don't really need a large space. I wouldn't buy just a 1BR for fear I wouldn't be able to even get a reservation during popular times, like whale season or summer vacations. There will be much more competition for the small units than for similar units in the other properties, since basically all units in the other properties have a 1BR and a studio.

Yes, but keep in mind all 1bed units are island view and many who reserve Maui want at least the chance of receiving ocean view or better. I tried booking a 1bed at the new resort for this year and while 2beds were available there were zero 1beds at the time for any date, as of about a month or so ago.


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It is possible that the 1BR are all in a building that is not ready yet. If not, then this shows the problem with buying only enough points for a 1BR and then trying to reserve it.
 

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I have a feeling that the 1 BR condos will become more available now.

We received a Westin promotion for a 1 BR condo at the new Nanea but had to respond before February 28. We picked up our mail a day or so before because we were out of the country.

It didn't say if they had a view or not but the price was very reasonable with a car rental included and 5,000 Hawaiian miles. It was for $898.
 

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Availability is also a function of how many units are not sold and owned/rented by VSE at very high hotel rates. You either compete with other owners or are subject to VSE hoovering up the best units at the most desirable times :mad:
 
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