Buy one bedroom or two?

I'm considering buying a 1 bedroom deluxe (Forest Hills plan) or a 2 bedroom (Wimbledon plan) resale week Red/Platinum/high season week at the Palm Springs Tennis Club. Is it better to spend the extra (double) and get the 2 bedroom unit (not a lockout, just a basic 2nd bedroom with twin beds) or to get the one bedroom? I have never owned a timeshare before and don't know which is easier to trade or possible resell later. I have a son-age 21 and a daughter-age 19. I could see the 2nd bedroom with twin beds could be helpful at times if I have anyone with me. Both units have a sofa bed in the living room as well as a King bed in the main bedroom. I am a 53 year old divorced woman and primarily see myself traveling alone, with a friend or with kid(s). Does one type unit trade better than another? Thanks for your help!

Usually the answer is going to be get the 2BR. In my opinion the primary factor is the annual fee variance. Double the price up front isn't a big deal, but if the annual fee is double then the 1BR is probably the way to go since that is what you will usually need. Usually it's not double. I even own at a place that has the same fee for all units. 1BR, 2BR, 2BR lo, and 3BR all with the same annual fee. In that scenario the 1BR is worthless to own. Many places may not have it as flat but they also don't have it proportionate to size. There are some places that do have it exactly proportionate, and then it's based on your needs.

If this resort is your "STAY AT" place .. figure out if the different in MFs or the initial price to buy -- makes a big difference over 10 years or to unload the unit in 5-10 years. How many 2/2 at the resort; how many 1/1? And looking on Redweek site, there are 1/1 and 1/1.5 for sale; no 2/2 for sale. And kids were mentioned in most reviews ... like as a GREAT place for kids.

And does this resort trade (exchange thru II or RCI? II requires a 2/2 for get a 2/2 but you will see the 1/1 units. You won't see any 2/2 units if you are trading from a 1/1 unit. RCI Will give you MORE TPUs (generally) for a 2/2 unit.... but look at the difference in MFs over 5 and 10 years?

2 bedroom- you won't regret it. We are 59 and 60 with a 27 year old son who visits. Plus- sometimes he has a girlfriend or other friends - or we have friends/family. The unit will have more square footage. It will have better trading power. We wish we had bought a 3 bedroom!

I hope your looking at resale not a Developer Purchase.

Be patient, the size and season you want will show up

1 bedroom available now "Swing"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PALM-SPRING...21637385643?pt=Timeshares&hash=item4ae31505ab

1 Bedroom Closed within 30 days High

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palm-Spring...61102545031?pt=Timeshares&hash=item5413639087

If they have two bedroom lockouts, I would recommend that -- for flexibility.

We own a two bedroom non-lockout (Waiohai) and it feels funny to use it for just the two of us, especially when we know that we could have used the lockout side for another vacation.

I lockoffs are available at either of the resorts you are interested in. I would wait for one of those to show up.

If not and the there isn't much a MF fee difference, I would go with the 2.

Heck, even though we only need a 1BR when we exchange something, I always take a 2BR if available just to have the extra bathroom and towels for the week we are there. (assuming the 2BR also has 2 baths)

It is a resale during prime season, but I forgot to mention the maintenance fees are $738 per year for all the one bedroom units and $839 per year for the two bedroom. So that seems negligible. The main difference is the upfront cost. There are no lockouts at this resort, which would be better. Just a second fairly small bedroom with twin beds and a second bathroom. This complex has a total of 126 units (19 studios, 35 one bedroom with one bath, 16 one bedroom deluxe with one bath and a full kitchen, 36 one bedroom with two baths and a full kitchen, and 20 two bedroom with two baths and a full kitchen. Half the units are located in the main building and the other health are in the casitas/bungalows which I prefer. The reason I have ruled out the 1 bedroom with 2 baths is that they are all in the main building. Any further thoughts?

Do you travel to "Palm Springs" annually ?

Again I posted a Resales isting for a high Season 1 Bedroom that closed ALL IN for ss than $ 300 all, in. Tell me your looking at resale or at least detail what your being promissed with a developer purchase.

I do believe we rented unit there (studio ?) around our tenth anniversary > 21 years ago while it was being coverted, to me typical 1950' Palm Springs Motel with more amenities based on the large pool and tennis faciliities

blwgardenia said:

This complex has a total of 126 units (19 studios, 35 one bedroom with one bath, 16 one bedroom deluxe with one bath and a full kitchen, 36 one bedroom with two baths and a full kitchen, and 20 two bedroom with two baths and a full kitchen. Half the units are located in the main building and the other health are in the casitas/bungalows which I prefer. The reason I have ruled out the 1 bedroom with 2 baths is that they are all in the main building. Any further thoughts?

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When we travel, about 50% of the time we don't need a second bedroom, but the second bathroom that usually comes with a two bedroom unit is a must have....

It's just so easier getting ready to go out, etc. when there are two bathrooms. Also, it seems like the living areas are generally larger with two bedroom units. Sometimes, I feel funny when I check in and say that there are only two of us traveling and I check us into a three bedroom unit. I really don't care because I love the extra space...

With $100 difference in MF between 1 and 2 bedroom, I'd personally wait for a 2-bedroom for trading power, comfort, and just overall better value.

When we timeshare, we get a 2 BR about 90% of the time. We have had friends & family join us when they find out we have an extra room. Even if the other room stays empty, for the difference in maintenance fees is not worth settling for smaller accommodations.

When we rent (the other 10% of the time), we get smaller units because the cost is usually quite a bit for the bigger units.

get the 2BR. You can invite a friend and you can each have personal space. Your 2 kids can come and share the 2nd BR. A kid can come and bring a friend and share the 2nd BR. A 2BR will trade much better than a 1BR.

Go for the 2BR

I wholeheartedly agree with the suggestions to get the 2BR. We own 2 separate 2BR sleeps 8 units at a small resort in NH...and we have never been sorry for the extra space. When we bought, we had ONE child. Now we have FOUR. They trade better than a smaller unit would, and we look forward to visiting with grandchildren there one day. The difference in MF is negligible. Do your research, and good luck with your decision!

I would get the 2BR hands down. For less than 14% higher annual fees you are getting an extra bedroom and bathroom.

I agree with the 2br advice. Better trades, more overall room, and for only $100 extra per year it seems like a no brainer to me.