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roneal · February 19, 2009, 10:23 AM

Has anybody stayed at or know about the Depuy-Shawnee Resort. Is this one of the Shawnee properties that Wyndham has taken over and updated? And would it be a decent quick spot to go to with young kids during Spring Break? Ages of kids 9,10, 15.

jackio · February 19, 2009, 10:44 AM

We stayed there a few years ago. The unit was large and comfortable but by no means fancy. We had a little cottage, not attached to any other. There is a large kitchen, living room with fireplace, and 2BRs upstairs. There were 2 Baths upstairs and a 1/2 bath downstairs. There is a deck for sitting and watching, but not much to watch as it is quiet. It is away from the main Shawnee complex and rec center, and you will need a car to get there. The section is by the river, and you can walk down to the banks. The quieter Shawnee Inn with an indoor and outdoor pool are close to Depuy. You can rent canoes there. There are barbeque grills outside and a big lawn for picknicking or frisbee.

roneal · February 19, 2009, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the quick overview, I like the fact that the indoor and outdoor pool is close to Depuy. Is there another good location in Shawnee that is close to the main Shawnee complex and rec center that you would recommend. Out of the Shawnee locations in that area would you recommed Depuy or another site that is closer or more updated? Thanks in advance for your reply.

lprstn · February 19, 2009, 01:15 PM

I just went there and Wyndham DID NOT update the older units. They built new units which you will not likely see offered with RCI. We stayed in all of the Shawnee Depuy resorts and they are large, comfy, with not so great beds and very RUSTIC. If you want gold crown, or Silver quality, do not stay here you will be very disappointed.

We love it because the places are very large, my kids can run up and down stairs and not bother anyone. We are also close to the amusement park Dorney Park. Its a great base for a summer vacation with kids.

Art4th · February 20, 2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roneal

Thanks for the quick overview, I like the fact that the indoor and outdoor pool is close to Depuy. Is there another good location in Shawnee that is close to the main Shawnee complex and rec center that you would recommend. Out of the Shawnee locations in that area would you recommed Depuy or another site that is closer or more updated? Thanks in advance for your reply.

Ridge Top is the Shawnee resort where the rec center is located. Units 1-20 are within walking distance to the rec center, pools, etc.

wackymother · February 20, 2009, 11:20 AM

BTW, Shawnee used to have a shuttle bus to take people around the resort. In the summer, it ran on a schedule, but in the off-season and shoulder season, you would call when you needed it and the driver would bring it around to get you. I don't know if they still have it, but you could call Shawnee and ask.

Kola · February 21, 2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Art4th

Ridge Top is the Shawnee resort where the rec center is located. Units 1-20 are within walking distance to the rec center, pools, etc.

We stayed twice in the newer units at Ridge Top located up the hill. Its not exactly walking distance to the rec centre unless you are talking about younger crowd. However, its a very short drive and parking is usually not a problem. These newer buildings are better designed and better maintained than the older units closer to the pools. Indeed, I remember voicing some very critical comments about housekeeking of the older units. But that was then and I don't know if resort's housekeeping standards have changed under the new ownership.

K.

wackymother · February 21, 2009, 09:11 PM

There's Ridge Top and Ridge Top Summit. I've stayed in Ridge Top Summit, which are the new units at the top of the hill--too far to walk to the rec center.

stevedmatt · February 22, 2009, 11:08 AM

Just back from RT last week. Housekeeping there is OK, but not great. Most units are about a 1/2 mile from the rec center, downhill there and uphill back to the unit. I also like it here as I don't need posh accommodations, but size and location (close to decent skiing) are most important to me.

BTW, Wyndam is offering $75 to go to the sales pitch. They also gave me numerous 1/2 price lift tickets for Shawnee mountain. I went in with my wife and newborn and started talking to a nice guy. He asked me about my timeshare experience and I just talked to him for about 10 minutes when he said "just fill this paper out and I'll get you over to gifting. Total time with a second sales pitch (even though there really wasn't a first) was 45 minutes.

Entry level for developer sale is $13,000. All floating points. Don't know much more about their point system and don't really remember how many points this was for.

shoney · February 22, 2009, 12:08 PM

In October we stayed at the Shawnee inn...just a quick overnight trip to the area. The outdoor pool by the river was destroyed by floods. They told us that they will never replace it because of the likelihood of it happening again. That river has a history of flooding. If that is the outside pool, near the depuy units, then it is no longer there. There is nice size indoor pool at the inn.

February 19, 2009, 10:23 AM	#1
roneal TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 6, 06 Posts: 10 Resorts: Wyndham Skyline Towers/Villas at Tree Tops	Depuy-Shawnee Has anybody stayed at or know about the Depuy-Shawnee Resort. Is this one of the Shawnee properties that Wyndham has taken over and updated? And would it be a decent quick spot to go to with young kids during Spring Break? Ages of kids 9,10, 15.

February 19, 2009, 01:15 PM	#4
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	I just went there and Wyndham DID NOT update the older units. They built new units which you will not likely see offered with RCI. We stayed in all of the Shawnee Depuy resorts and they are large, comfy, with not so great beds and very RUSTIC. If you want gold crown, or Silver quality, do not stay here you will be very disappointed. We love it because the places are very large, my kids can run up and down stairs and not bother anyone. We are also close to the amusement park Dorney Park. Its a great base for a summer vacation with kids. __________________ 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)

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February 19, 2009, 10:44 AM	#2
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	We stayed there a few years ago. The unit was large and comfortable but by no means fancy. We had a little cottage, not attached to any other. There is a large kitchen, living room with fireplace, and 2BRs upstairs. There were 2 Baths upstairs and a 1/2 bath downstairs. There is a deck for sitting and watching, but not much to watch as it is quiet. It is away from the main Shawnee complex and rec center, and you will need a car to get there. The section is by the river, and you can walk down to the banks. The quieter Shawnee Inn with an indoor and outdoor pool are close to Depuy. You can rent canoes there. There are barbeque grills outside and a big lawn for picknicking or frisbee.

February 19, 2009, 12:45 PM	#3
roneal TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 6, 06 Posts: 10 Resorts: Wyndham Skyline Towers/Villas at Tree Tops	Thanks for the quick overview, I like the fact that the indoor and outdoor pool is close to Depuy. Is there another good location in Shawnee that is close to the main Shawnee complex and rec center that you would recommend. Out of the Shawnee locations in that area would you recommed Depuy or another site that is closer or more updated? Thanks in advance for your reply.

February 20, 2009, 11:20 AM	#6
wackymother TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 1, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605	BTW, Shawnee used to have a shuttle bus to take people around the resort. In the summer, it ran on a schedule, but in the off-season and shoulder season, you would call when you needed it and the driver would bring it around to get you. I don't know if they still have it, but you could call Shawnee and ask.

February 21, 2009, 09:11 PM	#8
wackymother TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 1, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605	There's Ridge Top and Ridge Top Summit. I've stayed in Ridge Top Summit, which are the new units at the top of the hill--too far to walk to the rec center.

February 22, 2009, 11:08 AM	#9
stevedmatt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 348	Just back from RT last week. Housekeeping there is OK, but not great. Most units are about a 1/2 mile from the rec center, downhill there and uphill back to the unit. I also like it here as I don't need posh accommodations, but size and location (close to decent skiing) are most important to me. BTW, Wyndam is offering $75 to go to the sales pitch. They also gave me numerous 1/2 price lift tickets for Shawnee mountain. I went in with my wife and newborn and started talking to a nice guy. He asked me about my timeshare experience and I just talked to him for about 10 minutes when he said "just fill this paper out and I'll get you over to gifting. Total time with a second sales pitch (even though there really wasn't a first) was 45 minutes. Entry level for developer sale is $13,000. All floating points. Don't know much more about their point system and don't really remember how many points this was for.

February 22, 2009, 12:08 PM	#10
shoney Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jul 8, 05 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 155	In October we stayed at the Shawnee inn...just a quick overnight trip to the area. The outdoor pool by the river was destroyed by floods. They told us that they will never replace it because of the likelihood of it happening again. That river has a history of flooding. If that is the outside pool, near the depuy units, then it is no longer there. There is nice size indoor pool at the inn.