Occupancy limits?

[jwgunther Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jwgunther]

How strict is the limit on the number of people? We have 3 small kids and I would hate to be forced into a 2 bed every stay when 1 will do. Certainly I am not trying to fit 10 people into a 1 bed, but I would think there would be some understanding for people that have more than the 2 child average.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Every confirmation I have seen from WorldMark states that occupancy is strictly enforced. We just had a full blown discussion about occupancy limits. Do a search and the thread will come up.

[bnoble Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bnoble]

This is just me, but even with our family of four, a 1BR is a squeeze. A 2BR is just so much more pleasant, especially if the kids have a different bedtime.

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

I, too, have been told occupancy limits are strictly enforced. In most states, the fire department can fine them if they discover occupancy limits aren't being strictly enforced. To avoid fines, promote safety, and limit wear and tear on furnishings, which does occur when more people are in the unit, the board has been concerned with strict enforcement.

[jwgunther Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jwgunther]

Thanks

At least I know in planning for points. Many 2bds. are 12K and not 10. I wouldn't want to be stuck having to borrow, buy and rent because we didn't buy enough points. It is funny though, we have stayed in hotels with no beds and they are not as strict.

[pittle Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pittle]

This is just me, but even with our family of four, a 1BR is a squeeze. A 2BR is just so much more pleasant, especially if the kids have a different bedtime.

I totally agree! That 2nd bathroom sure is nice to have when you have kids with you also.

[Jya-Ning Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Jya-Ning]

It is funny though, we have stayed in hotels with no beds and they are not as strict.

They should. Because it is controlled by local government. But it also it very hard to enforce. Unless someone report it, or you ask for 1 room, and bring like 10 people in. Since usually the employ will not come to your room unless you o.k. it. Unless local government care about it, but as hotel, people are move in and out frequently, so it usually is less enforced by local government.

Jya-Ning

[instagator Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close instagator]

We had 18 people in 2 two bed units in Leavenworth after an ice storm for one night. We had 8 in a 2 bed unit at Surfside for 4 out of 7 nites. We had 7 in a 2 bed unit at Eagle Crest for 7 nites. The occupancy has never been a problem and no one has ever enforced it but parking can be a problem. Kids don't take up much room.

[gophish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close gophish]

I would be careful if you try. Most places state that occupancy is strickly enforced. That being said they may not check very often, but, if you happen to be caught they can give you the boot and I have heard about that being done, or force you to pony up cash for a larger unit if one is available.

[instagator Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close instagator]

Even if you are reported to have more people in your room, they may just be visiting. We have had 20 + people coming and going out of our unit at Eagle Crest when we had our golf party. At WM Ocean Side we had a party for a friends kid who had just returned from Afghanistan and had over 20 people coming and going with maybe a dozen or so who had to spend the night because it got too late.

Has anyone ever been approached about the ocupancy at a WM resort ? And if so, which one ?