HGVC on the Las Vegas Strip (Boulevard)

[brp]

I can see timesharing as a fun hobby for those with extra time and money, nothing wrong with that!

Timesharing is definitely for some and not for others. This statement caught my eye, though. Definitely takes more time to plan things well with a timeshare. However, if done right (or even close to right), the money is less than it would be without the timeshare. Yes, more up front, but the amortized costs of vacations is less.

I'm going to use my DVC timeshare as an example just because I've done the maths on this and I just spent several hours trimming brush back from the house and don't feel like thinking, but similar maths apply to HGVC:

We pay about $120/night to stay in a room in a DVC timeshare that is walking distance to Epcot. The discount rental rate for the same room is $250-$350/night. This includes my upfront cost amortized over the life of the contract plus the MF.

It really can work. But, again, not for everyone.

Cheers.

 

[Todd Fogelberg]

We used AIR BNB to book 2 of our employees in Orlando this coming Oct for a convention, both will have beautiful places with kitchens, bedrooms etc. The first is an upper floor condo with balcony and lakeview - $971 for 7 nights. The 2nd is a townhome with 3 BR and 2 Bath for $596 (5 Nights) in Kissimmee. Both places are well rated on AIR BNB and have pools. So similar to the $120 brp pays but not on Disney property. I understand that anything on Disney property is considered prime demand and is going to cost big $. My point is simply that there are great options in Orlando without any up front investment or ongoing commitment. (We will be staying in our RV in Clermont at no charge using our Thousand Trails camping membership).

 

[brp]

I understand that anything on Disney property is considered prime demand and is going to cost big $. My point is simply that there are great options in Orlando without any up front investment or ongoing commitment. (We will be staying in our RV in Clermont at no charge using our Thousand Trails camping membership).

Definitely agree. Since our only point in going to Orlando is to be at Disney, though, being able to walk to Epcot is prime, and nothing off the Disney property it, to us, a great option. But I do get your general point. All good.

Cheers.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

We used AIR BNB to book 2 of our employees in Orlando this coming Oct for a convention, both will have beautiful places with kitchens, bedrooms etc. The first is an upper floor condo with balcony and lakeview - $971 for 7 nights. The 2nd is a townhome with 3 BR and 2 Bath for $596 (5 Nights) in Kissimmee. Both places are well rated on AIR BNB and have pools. So similar to the $120 brp pays but not on Disney property. I understand that anything on Disney property is considered prime demand and is going to cost big $. My point is simply that there are great options in Orlando without any up front investment or ongoing commitment. (We will be staying in our RV in Clermont at no charge using our Thousand Trails camping membership).

What season is this?

If it is only two people and Orlando and Vegas are your only destinations, it doesn't surprise me that you can find options.

Now, try consistently finding a 1 bedroom or larger oceanfront/oceanview during peak season in Hawaii with equivalent quality and amenities and I will be impressed.

Hint: We stayed at the Embassy Suites on Waikiki this summer for one night to extend a stay at HGVC Lagoon Tower. It is nice but lower quality than HGVC and without a kitchen. Off the beach, and the pool and breakfast buffets were overrun with long lines and ppl grabbing for food. Although it was fine for a night or two to stretch our stay, I would not want to stay there a week. The 3.5* quality room we stayed in was $778 a night with an AARP discount which would translate to $5446 for a week. Parking is extra. As you may recall, we spent $1,100 for a week for a two-story 3 bedroom OV penthouse on the beach with HGVC in Hilton Hawaiian Village. The savings from this one stay alone recouped the capital cost of our Vegas resale unit.

BTW...AirB&Bs are now outlawed in Honolulu and several other major cities so that's not an option if you want to be close to the action. Even if available we've had some less than optimal experiences where the property is not as nice as the photos, or major construction next door not disclosed. Or you could end up like this:

Not the Homeshare They Thought They Booked And Paid For

https://viewfromthewing.com/2019/08...m_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=BoardingArea

 

[pianodinosaur]

What season is this?

If it is only two people and Orlando and Vegas are your only destinations, it doesn't surprise me that you can find options.

Now, try finding a 1 bedroom or larger oceanfront/oceanview during peak season in Hawaii with equivalent quality and amenities and I will be impressed.

Hint: We stayed at the Embassy Suites on Waikiki this summer for one night to extend a stay at HGVC Lagoon Tower. It is nice but lower quality than HGVC and without a kitchen. Off the beach, and the pool and breakfast buffets were overrun with long lines and ppl grabbing for food. Although it was fine for a night or two, I would not want to stay there a week.

BTW...AirB&Bs are now outlawed in Honolulu and several other major cities so that's not an option if you want to be close to the action. Even if available we've had some less than optimal experiences where the property is not as nice as the photos, or major construction next door not disclosed. Or you could end up like this:

https://viewfromthewing.com/2019/08...m_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=BoardingArea

We used HGVC points to exchange for a two bedroom oceanfront unit at The Lagoon Tower during peak season. It was great.

@CalGalTraveler: your Avatar looks a great deal like our cat, Wellington.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Thanks @pianodinosaur we found him as a rescue. Best cat we've ever had.