Does Spinnaker enforce a 1 in 4 rule in Hilton Head? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

shmoore · May 6, 2008, 11:06 PM

We enjoy Hilton Head and have enjoyed various resorts. We are currently in Waterside and wondered if Spinnaker enforces a 1 in 4 for their resorts in Hilton Head.

Thanks for your help.
Sandy M

jercal10 · May 7, 2008, 06:41 AM

They did on us.

lprstn · May 7, 2008, 08:03 AM

Most all of them do. Its best to be honest and not even frustrate yourself trying to slip through the cracks.

Jan&Ern · May 7, 2008, 09:53 AM

Just posted this exact same question yesterday on the Exchanging section of TUG! We also enjoy Hilton Head and are getting available weeks for March 2009 at Waterside but we've stayed at another Spinnaker October 2006. I'm not comfortable trying go around their rule and don't know if we can challenge it or not.

catwgirl · May 7, 2008, 11:44 AM

Hi Sandy,

I met you at a gathering on the Big Island. Do you remember?

How do you like Waterside? I am looking at booking a unit there or at the Cottages at Shipyard for next March.

Linda

shmoore · May 7, 2008, 11:51 PM

Yes Linda, I do remember you. I love the Big Island. It was great to meet you guys!!!

We really do like Waterside. The units are very large and nice. We are in a three bedroom and it has two master suites. I peeked into a two bedroom when they were cleaning next door and it was nice, too. The living area is just a little smaller in it. The location is perfect. We often stay in Sea Crest just because of location. I can walk to the grocery store for a loaf of bread and only be gone 15 minutes. We are about three blocks from the beach. They do run a beach shuttle every hour. We have found it easy to walk. I'm in the mid sixties and have had a knee replacement and still can do it easily. My husband walks it twice a day just to get to the ice cream store. I would love to be able to book here every year, but not enough to buy here. They do have three pools. One is a kiddie pool that is very cold. They have a zero entry pool that is cool but doable and they have a heated pool that is great. I would definitely book here.

donnaval · May 9, 2008, 12:27 AM

I own a Spinnaker at Lake Dillon in CO -- would that let me get around the 1-in-4 at the Spinnaker resorts in HH? We're staying for the first time at Egret's Point in October and if we like it can envision returning to the area often. I just don't trust RCI to give me correct info lol.

PGtime · May 9, 2008, 12:47 PM

donnaval,

Not sure, I think I remember reading that you had to own on HHI to get around the 1 in 4 rule. I would call Spinnaker directly at: 843-785-3355

Paul

london · May 9, 2008, 02:25 PM

I am reading this post as follows:

If you trade for any Spinnaker Resort on HHI then you cannot return to HHI in any Spinnaker resort again for 4 years. This seems to be the thought.

I could see a 1 in 4 for each resort, but not a 1 in 4 that would include all Spinniker resorts on HHI.

Has anyone gotten an answer from Spinnaker?

Janette · May 9, 2008, 05:54 PM

We have exchanged into several Spinnaker resorts in the past. Waterside has always had the 1-4 rule. We booked Waterside and Egret Point for summer 2009. RCI called and said that Spinnaker now has a 1-4 for all their HHI resorts. This really puts a damper on our trading. Guess it is a good thing that we own so many resorts on HHI and live nearby.

elaine · May 9, 2008, 05:59 PM

I believe Spinnaker is a firm 1-4 rule and for all its "Family" of timeshares at HHI. I think I remember seeing some other TS doing this where they owned multiple TS in the same area.

Steve · May 9, 2008, 06:17 PM

Grand Pacific Resorts in Southern California enforce the same 1 in 4 rule for RCI exchanges into any of their resorts in SoCal.

Steve

hkg3k · May 9, 2008, 09:34 PM

This would be correct in my experience.......we own a Spinnaker Cottages unit, but have exchanged for Waterside the past 2 spring breaks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGtime

donnaval,

Not sure, I think I remember reading that you had to own on HHI to get around the 1 in 4 rule. I would call Spinnaker directly at: 843-785-3355

Paul

Jan&Ern · May 11, 2008, 11:17 AM

So, based on the fact that you've exchanged (through rci?) for the past two spring breaks, does that then mean the 1-in-4 rule has not been enforced? Or were you exchanging within a Spinnaker system, if there is such a thing? If you have exchanged and had no problems doing so, that would lead me to believe that they are not enforcing the rule, or at least not for Spinnaker owners.

PGtime · May 11, 2008, 06:48 PM

Delete duplicate post...

PGtime · May 11, 2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan&Ern

So, based on the fact that you've exchanged (through rci?) for the past two spring breaks, does that then mean the 1-in-4 rule has not been enforced? Or were you exchanging within a Spinnaker system, if there is such a thing? If you have exchanged and had no problems doing so, that would lead me to believe that they are not enforcing the rule, or at least not for Spinnaker owners.

No, it means if you do NOT own at Spinnaker, you cannot trade into any of the Spinnaker resorts on HHI (except for off season last minute escapes - or whatever they're called these days) but once every 4 years. We also own at The Cottages and never had a problem, as the rule does not apply to owners.

Paul

searchin · May 13, 2008, 09:37 PM

We recently bought a week at one of the Spinnaker resorts on HHI. We spoke with admin people at their primary location on HHI (Players Club) and were told they do enforce the 1-in-4 rule. However, this rule is waived for Spinnaker owners. Spinnaker uses this waiver as an inticement to purchase.

jstapleton · May 28, 2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by searchin

We recently bought a week at one of the Spinnaker resorts on HHI. We spoke with admin people at their primary location on HHI (Players Club) and were told they do enforce the 1-in-4 rule. However, this rule is waived for Spinnaker owners. Spinnaker uses this waiver as an inticement to purchase.

I have a question that I need answered. Last year we purchaed Waterside Spinnaker, every other year for a fantastic price for our 3 bedroom. We stayed using our week and then rented another week (directly through Spinnaker). We wanted to go again this year (we own every odd year) and rented through a Timeshare rental company (not Spinnaker/Players Club). Since I rented last year and now again this year (not through Spinnaker), when I arrive with my family and extended family that rented this year, will they turn me away?

Thank you.

jstapleton · May 29, 2008, 04:16 PM

Sorry, does anyone know. I have been thinking about this since yesterday.
Thanks.

dougp26364 · May 29, 2008, 05:11 PM

The 1 in 4 rule is an RCI thing and should not affect you as a renter. The only way this might affect you is if the person renting you the week obtained the week as an exchange (also against RCI rules) and is in violation of the 1 in 4 rule.

dougp26364 · May 29, 2008, 05:13 PM

For those upset about RCI's 1 in 4 rule, why not just use one of the independant exchange companies like Redweek, SFX or Trading Places. They do not have that stupid 1 in 4 rule for exchanges and I know of at least one person on these forums that has used SFX to circumvent RCI's 1 in 4 rule regularly to stay at HGVC's Flamingo resort in Vegas.

jstapleton · May 30, 2008, 08:41 AM

Thank you very much. I just thought somehow my name would be flagged

Thanks!

May 6, 2008, 11:06 PM	#1
shmoore TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 15, 05 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 335 Resorts: Outer Banks Beach Club I, Fairfield Ocean Ridge, Fairfield Kingsgate, Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Harbor	Does Spinnaker enforce a 1 in 4 rule in Hilton Head? We enjoy Hilton Head and have enjoyed various resorts. We are currently in Waterside and wondered if Spinnaker enforces a 1 in 4 for their resorts in Hilton Head. Thanks for your help. Sandy M

May 7, 2008, 08:03 AM	#3
lprstn TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 14, 07 Posts: 2,164 Resorts: Wyndam Bonnet Creek (311,000pts) Wyndam Nashville (189,000pts) Sheraton Vistana (Fountains) Presidential Resort, VA	Most all of them do. Its best to be honest and not even frustrate yourself trying to slip through the cracks. __________________ 2009 RCI - Cliffs@Peace(LosVegas),Grand Mayan(MX), Grand Morrits Tortuga(Grand Cayman),Royal Mayan(Cancun),Wyndham Onshore(RI),Ocean Sands(VABeach), Massenutten (VA),Shawnee (PA),Mirror Lake (Wisc)

May 9, 2008, 12:47 PM	#8
PGtime TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 22, 05 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 72	Spinnaker donnaval, Not sure, I think I remember reading that you had to own on HHI to get around the 1 in 4 rule. I would call Spinnaker directly at: 843-785-3355 Paul

May 9, 2008, 02:25 PM	#9
london TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 14, 07 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 581 Resorts: Resort on Cocoa Beach, Club Regency Myrtle Beach	1 in 4 Rule I am reading this post as follows: If you trade for any Spinnaker Resort on HHI then you cannot return to HHI in any Spinnaker resort again for 4 years. This seems to be the thought. I could see a 1 in 4 for each resort, but not a 1 in 4 that would include all Spinniker resorts on HHI. Has anyone gotten an answer from Spinnaker?

May 9, 2008, 05:59 PM	#11
elaine TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Posts: 1,442	I heard of other TS doing the "family" 1-4 thing I believe Spinnaker is a firm 1-4 rule and for all its "Family" of timeshares at HHI. I think I remember seeing some other TS doing this where they owned multiple TS in the same area.

May 7, 2008, 06:41 AM	#2
jercal10 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Feb 22, 08 Posts: 215	They did on us.

May 7, 2008, 09:53 AM	#4
Jan&Ern TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 129 Resorts: Fairfield Bay Arkansas	Just posted this exact same question yesterday on the Exchanging section of TUG! We also enjoy Hilton Head and are getting available weeks for March 2009 at Waterside but we've stayed at another Spinnaker October 2006. I'm not comfortable trying go around their rule and don't know if we can challenge it or not.

May 7, 2008, 11:44 AM	#5
catwgirl TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 470	Hi Sandy, I met you at a gathering on the Big Island. Do you remember? How do you like Waterside? I am looking at booking a unit there or at the Cottages at Shipyard for next March. Linda

May 7, 2008, 11:51 PM	#6
shmoore TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 15, 05 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 335 Resorts: Outer Banks Beach Club I, Fairfield Ocean Ridge, Fairfield Kingsgate, Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Harbor	Yes Linda, I do remember you. I love the Big Island. It was great to meet you guys!!! We really do like Waterside. The units are very large and nice. We are in a three bedroom and it has two master suites. I peeked into a two bedroom when they were cleaning next door and it was nice, too. The living area is just a little smaller in it. The location is perfect. We often stay in Sea Crest just because of location. I can walk to the grocery store for a loaf of bread and only be gone 15 minutes. We are about three blocks from the beach. They do run a beach shuttle every hour. We have found it easy to walk. I'm in the mid sixties and have had a knee replacement and still can do it easily. My husband walks it twice a day just to get to the ice cream store. I would love to be able to book here every year, but not enough to buy here. They do have three pools. One is a kiddie pool that is very cold. They have a zero entry pool that is cool but doable and they have a heated pool that is great. I would definitely book here.

May 9, 2008, 12:27 AM	#7
donnaval TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Western PA Posts: 514	I own a Spinnaker at Lake Dillon in CO -- would that let me get around the 1-in-4 at the Spinnaker resorts in HH? We're staying for the first time at Egret's Point in October and if we like it can envision returning to the area often. I just don't trust RCI to give me correct info lol.

May 9, 2008, 05:54 PM	#10
Janette TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 13, 05 Location: Sun City Hilton Head SC Posts: 637 Resorts: Marriott Grande Ocean,Barony, and Oceana Palms Blue Tree Orlando, Las Olas Satellite,Sea Crest HHI, Disney OKW and Boar	We have exchanged into several Spinnaker resorts in the past. Waterside has always had the 1-4 rule. We booked Waterside and Egret Point for summer 2009. RCI called and said that Spinnaker now has a 1-4 for all their HHI resorts. This really puts a damper on our trading. Guess it is a good thing that we own so many resorts on HHI and live nearby.

May 9, 2008, 06:17 PM	#12
Steve Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 04 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,640 Resorts: Meadow Lake (MT) Four Seasons Aviara (CA) Four Seasons Scottsdale (AZ)	Grand Pacific Resorts in Southern California enforce the same 1 in 4 rule for RCI exchanges into any of their resorts in SoCal. Steve

May 11, 2008, 11:17 AM	#14
Jan&Ern TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 129 Resorts: Fairfield Bay Arkansas	So, based on the fact that you've exchanged (through rci?) for the past two spring breaks, does that then mean the 1-in-4 rule has not been enforced? Or were you exchanging within a Spinnaker system, if there is such a thing? If you have exchanged and had no problems doing so, that would lead me to believe that they are not enforcing the rule, or at least not for Spinnaker owners.

May 11, 2008, 06:48 PM	#15
PGtime TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 22, 05 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 72	1 in 4 Delete duplicate post... Last edited by PGtime : May 11, 2008 at 06:51 PM.

May 13, 2008, 09:37 PM	#17
searchin TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 38	1 - in - 4 is Enforced We recently bought a week at one of the Spinnaker resorts on HHI. We spoke with admin people at their primary location on HHI (Players Club) and were told they do enforce the 1-in-4 rule. However, this rule is waived for Spinnaker owners. Spinnaker uses this waiver as an inticement to purchase.

May 29, 2008, 04:16 PM	#19
jstapleton TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 8, 07 Posts: 171	Sorry, does anyone know. I have been thinking about this since yesterday. Thanks.

May 29, 2008, 05:11 PM	#20
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	The 1 in 4 rule is an RCI thing and should not affect you as a renter. The only way this might affect you is if the person renting you the week obtained the week as an exchange (also against RCI rules) and is in violation of the 1 in 4 rule. __________________ Timeshare photo's http://community.webshots.com/user/dougp26364 Up Next: Branson, Carib. Cruise, Kauai, Hilton Head, Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Branson, W. Palm Beach

May 29, 2008, 05:13 PM	#21
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	For those upset about RCI's 1 in 4 rule, why not just use one of the independant exchange companies like Redweek, SFX or Trading Places. They do not have that stupid 1 in 4 rule for exchanges and I know of at least one person on these forums that has used SFX to circumvent RCI's 1 in 4 rule regularly to stay at HGVC's Flamingo resort in Vegas. __________________ Timeshare photo's http://community.webshots.com/user/dougp26364 Up Next: Branson, Carib. Cruise, Kauai, Hilton Head, Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Branson, W. Palm Beach

May 30, 2008, 08:41 AM	#22
jstapleton TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 8, 07 Posts: 171	Thank you very much. I just thought somehow my name would be flagged Thanks!

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