Which Williamsburg ts? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

patty5ia · April 3, 2007, 12:23 PM

I am looking for Willamsburg for spring or fall of 2008 and only three resorts come up, Fairfield Kingsgate, Fairfield Patriots and Sunterra Greensprings. Which resort should I choose? We have never been there and we know the location is great for attractions and sightseeing. I thought there were many Williamsburg timeshares so I am surprised that only 3 are showing up. Can anyone give me advice?
Thank you.

Jeni · April 3, 2007, 12:28 PM

IMHO, Greensprings is the nicest of the three you listed.

dougp26364 · April 3, 2007, 03:28 PM

I have not been to the other two but did spend a pleasant week at Greensprings Plantation. I have pics of the resort and the 2 bedroom unit we had at http://travel.webshots.com/album/335231977xvIIhS if you'd like to look at them.

Timeshare Von · April 3, 2007, 03:36 PM

I have stayed at both of the Fairfields you mention, and would choose Kingsgate over Patriots Place. I've never stayed at the Greensprings Resort so I can't comment or compare to that one.

Marvin · April 3, 2007, 04:05 PM

We have stayed at all three and would rate them as follows:

1. Greensprings
2. Kingsgate
3. Patriots Place.

patty5ia · April 3, 2007, 04:30 PM

Thanks for your input. Should I go for it or are there better resorts in Williamsburg that I should try to wait for or put in a ongoing request for? I thought there would be more resorts to choose from this far in advance. Should I wait or is Greensprings a good choice?
Thanks for your help.

pedro47 · April 3, 2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin

We have stayed at all three and would rate them as follows:

1. Greensprings
2. Kingsgate
3. Patriots Place.

I agree with these three (3) resorts. I would add my number one (1) Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
2. Greensprings Plantation
3. The Cottages at King's Creek Plantation
4. Fairfield Kingsgate and Sunterra Powhatan Plantation
6. Fairfield Patriots Place

Enjoy your week in Colonial Williamsburg, VA.

jackio · April 3, 2007, 07:10 PM

Doug, Thank you so much for those photos. I have an exchange to Greensprings in July and now I'm really looking forward to it! - Jacki

patty5ia · April 3, 2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the pictures of Greensprings, Doug. This gives me a better idea of the resort than the reviews. Looks great. Thank you.

Holly · April 3, 2007, 09:58 PM

Doug, I looked at all your pictures...wonderful, and very helpful. Thank you.

dougp26364 · April 4, 2007, 04:29 AM

While Greensprings is very nice, there are also pictures from our stay at Marriott's Manor Club. I would rate Manor Club as a much nicer resort than Greensprings and would take it over Greensprings. The only down side to Manor Club was the deck. Greensprings had a nicer deck to sit out on in the evenings.

If you want to view pics of Manor Club to compare to Greensprings to see if you want to hold out a little longer, they're at my webshots page as well. Just access them through the link in my signature below.

Holly · April 4, 2007, 06:50 AM

I liked the Zero entry pool at Greensprings, and it appeared that MC did not have one. Am I wrong there?

Thanks much.

Lisa P · April 4, 2007, 07:47 AM

These two Fairfields only trade via RCI. The Marriott only trades via II. I think Greensprings may be traded via either. OP: so what did you decide?

dougp26364 · April 4, 2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holly

I liked the Zero entry pool at Greensprings, and it appeared that MC did not have one. Am I wrong there?

Thanks much.

Manor Club does not have a zero entry pool. For that matter, Manor Clubs pools (three of them, two outdoor and one indoor) are on the small side IMO.

srhfoster · April 8, 2007, 11:55 PM

Just got back from Greensprings last week - March 30, first visit. Am a Renter, not an owner. Had a 4br lockout. Was wonderful. Friendly staff and lots for kids to do. Easy walking around resort, nice playground, great outdoor pool. Great location near grocery stores, gasoline, even Starbucks!

However,

the indoor pool was CLOSED due to re-surfacing the entire week we were there. Fortunately, it was hot enough that the outdoor pool was open, though cold. We were allowed access to the indoor pool at the Powhatan, but we didn't go there. So if you're going soon and you want an indoor pool, check to see if it's open yet.

The rooms themselves were fabulous, maybe a little worn (big iron burn on carpet, broken blender, towel rack fell out of wall, minor things like that - but maybe this is a "rentor's" room and not one they give owners!)

Huge hot tubs, steam shower in great master bathroom. Nice kitchen, great patio. Maintenance came immediately when we needed a door fixed on tub. Two thumbs up.

Also MUCH closer to Jamestown than I realized. Anyone who visits really MUST must go see the site.

Enjoy your trip.

Bill Daugherty · April 9, 2007, 11:36 AM

We loved Greensprings. And Jamestown is only about 5 miles away. We are going back again SOON!

April 3, 2007, 12:23 PM	#1
patty5ia TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 6, 05 Location: Des Moines Posts: 196	Which Williamsburg ts? I am looking for Willamsburg for spring or fall of 2008 and only three resorts come up, Fairfield Kingsgate, Fairfield Patriots and Sunterra Greensprings. Which resort should I choose? We have never been there and we know the location is great for attractions and sightseeing. I thought there were many Williamsburg timeshares so I am surprised that only 3 are showing up. Can anyone give me advice? Thank you.

April 3, 2007, 03:28 PM	#3
dougp26364 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 5,357 Resorts: Polo Towers, Marriott's Ocean Pointe & Grand Chateau, HGVC LV Strip, Grand Regency, French Quarter resort Branson, MO	I have not been to the other two but did spend a pleasant week at Greensprings Plantation. I have pics of the resort and the 2 bedroom unit we had at http://travel.webshots.com/album/335231977xvIIhS if you'd like to look at them. __________________ Timeshare photo's http://community.webshots.com/user/dougp26364 Up Next: Branson, Carib. Cruise, Kauai, Hilton Head, Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Branson, W. Palm Beach

April 3, 2007, 03:36 PM	#4
Timeshare Von TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 13, 06 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,590 Resorts: FF/Wyndham Flagstaff, FF/ Wyndham Williamsburg - Kingsgate, FF/Wyndham Myrtle Beach/Westwinds, Lifetime in Hawaii (Oahu)	I have stayed at both of the Fairfields you mention, and would choose Kingsgate over Patriots Place. I've never stayed at the Greensprings Resort so I can't comment or compare to that one. __________________ Yvonne Check out my travel journals and photos at: http://www.igougo.com/profile/viewer...emberID=347099

April 3, 2007, 04:05 PM	#5
Marvin TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 101	Williamsburg Resorts We have stayed at all three and would rate them as follows: 1. Greensprings 2. Kingsgate 3. Patriots Place.

April 4, 2007, 04:29 AM	#11
dougp26364 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 5,357 Resorts: Polo Towers, Marriott's Ocean Pointe & Grand Chateau, HGVC LV Strip, Grand Regency, French Quarter resort Branson, MO	While Greensprings is very nice, there are also pictures from our stay at Marriott's Manor Club. I would rate Manor Club as a much nicer resort than Greensprings and would take it over Greensprings. The only down side to Manor Club was the deck. Greensprings had a nicer deck to sit out on in the evenings. If you want to view pics of Manor Club to compare to Greensprings to see if you want to hold out a little longer, they're at my webshots page as well. Just access them through the link in my signature below. __________________ Timeshare photo's http://community.webshots.com/user/dougp26364 Up Next: Branson, Carib. Cruise, Kauai, Hilton Head, Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Branson, W. Palm Beach

April 3, 2007, 12:28 PM	#2
Jeni TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 1, 06 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 548 Resorts: Kings Creek Plantation, Williamsburg, VA SeaScape, Outer Banks, NC Marriott Cypress Harbour, FL	IMHO, Greensprings is the nicest of the three you listed.

April 3, 2007, 04:30 PM	#6
patty5ia TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 6, 05 Location: Des Moines Posts: 196	Thanks for your input. Should I go for it or are there better resorts in Williamsburg that I should try to wait for or put in a ongoing request for? I thought there would be more resorts to choose from this far in advance. Should I wait or is Greensprings a good choice? Thanks for your help.

April 3, 2007, 07:10 PM	#8
jackio TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 261 Resorts: Summer Bay Las Vegas, Dikhololo, Sweetwater Waikiki, Sand Pebbles	Doug, Thank you so much for those photos. I have an exchange to Greensprings in July and now I'm really looking forward to it! - Jacki

April 3, 2007, 07:57 PM	#9
patty5ia TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 6, 05 Location: Des Moines Posts: 196	Thanks for the pictures of Greensprings, Doug. This gives me a better idea of the resort than the reviews. Looks great. Thank you.

April 3, 2007, 09:58 PM	#10
Holly TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 324 Resorts: Bluegreen Points Lake Condominiums at Big Sky Peppertree Atlantic Beach III Pacific Fantasy @ Pono Kai	Doug, I looked at all your pictures...wonderful, and very helpful. Thank you.

April 4, 2007, 06:50 AM	#12
Holly TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 324 Resorts: Bluegreen Points Lake Condominiums at Big Sky Peppertree Atlantic Beach III Pacific Fantasy @ Pono Kai	Zero Entry Pool I liked the Zero entry pool at Greensprings, and it appeared that MC did not have one. Am I wrong there? Thanks much.

April 4, 2007, 07:47 AM	#13
Lisa P TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NC Posts: 830 Resorts: 1.5 wks in WI plus Wyndham points	These two Fairfields only trade via RCI. The Marriott only trades via II. I think Greensprings may be traded via either. OP: so what did you decide?

April 8, 2007, 11:55 PM	#15
srhfoster Awaiting Activation Guest BBS Reg. Date: Apr 8, 07 Posts: 1	Sunterra Greensprings - Review March 2007 Just got back from Greensprings last week - March 30, first visit. Am a Renter, not an owner. Had a 4br lockout. Was wonderful. Friendly staff and lots for kids to do. Easy walking around resort, nice playground, great outdoor pool. Great location near grocery stores, gasoline, even Starbucks! However, the indoor pool was CLOSED due to re-surfacing the entire week we were there. Fortunately, it was hot enough that the outdoor pool was open, though cold. We were allowed access to the indoor pool at the Powhatan, but we didn't go there. So if you're going soon and you want an indoor pool, check to see if it's open yet. The rooms themselves were fabulous, maybe a little worn (big iron burn on carpet, broken blender, towel rack fell out of wall, minor things like that - but maybe this is a "rentor's" room and not one they give owners!) Huge hot tubs, steam shower in great master bathroom. Nice kitchen, great patio. Maintenance came immediately when we needed a door fixed on tub. Two thumbs up. Also MUCH closer to Jamestown than I realized. Anyone who visits really MUST must go see the site. Enjoy your trip.

April 9, 2007, 11:36 AM	#16
Bill Daugherty TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 10, 05 Posts: 60	We loved Greensprings. And Jamestown is only about 5 miles away. We are going back again SOON!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode