Orange Lake 3BR help or other 3BR RCI resort

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

I am trying to find a good 3BR for my husband's sibling reunion next May. They want to stay in the same room (8 total). I have seen mixed reviews of Orange Lake over the years and when I look at RCI extra vacations I see East Village and North Village for 3BR right now.

Would you pick OL (and which village?) over Grand Beach or Cypress Point? I want the resort to be nice and have a nice pool and also hoped for BBQ grills.

My other option is to wait and book maybe a Marriott through II but I am afraid to get too close to the date and be left with nothing...but two 2BR units may work too. We always enjoy the Marriotts.

TIA!

[aliikai2 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close aliikai2]

We just stayed in a 3 bedroom East Village

and it was fine. The bedrooms are a master with a King Bed, a kids room with 2 doubles, and another master type with a king. There are 2 sleeper sofas in the living room, but as to privacy you really only have 4 sleeping areas. The North and East Village along with River Island are nice, however OL has no BBQ's period, none.

fwiw,

Greg

I am trying to find a good 3BR for my husband's sibling reunion next May. They want to stay in the same room (8 total). I have seen mixed reviews of Orange Lake over the years and when I look at RCI extra vacations I see East Village and North Village for 3BR right now.

Would you pick OL (and which village?) over Grand Beach or Cypress Point? I want the resort to be nice and have a nice pool and also hoped for BBQ grills.

My other option is to wait and book maybe a Marriott through II but I am afraid to get too close to the date and be left with nothing...but two 2BR units may work too. We always enjoy the Marriotts.

TIA!

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

OL West is the one that takes heat. East or North would be fine; I would probably slightly prefer North. Orange Lake also has more going on at the resort than does Grand Beach or Cypress Pointe, which may or may not matter to you.

Another thought---depending on when in May you are looking, that could the lowest point season for Wyndham. A 4BR presidential unit at Bonnet Creek would be fabulous, and not terribly expensive for those first 2 weeks.

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

OL West is the one that takes heat. East or North would be fine; I would probably slightly prefer North. Orange Lake also has more going on at the resort than does Grand Beach or Cypress Pointe, which may or may not matter to you.

Another thought---depending on when in May you are looking, that could the lowest point season for Wyndham. A 4BR presidential unit at Bonnet Creek would be fabulous, and not terribly expensive for those first 2 weeks.

Wow, that would be great. Are those ever on Extra Vacations? They are splitting it 8 ways so my guess is the cost is fine. They are actually only going to be there Wed - Sun too.

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

although I loved Cypress Pointe Phase One 3BDRM I wouldn't book it for 8 adults. The master and lock-off studio are gorgeous suites. That 2nd bedroom is very tiny with a trundle bed.

Brian is right OLCC gets beat to death and rightly so for West Village units. However there is an odor in one of the newer sections and it's not pleasant although the units are.

Brian's sugestion for WYN Bonnet Creek is excellent but the chances of a 4BR Presidential through RCI are slim and none. You would have to rent from an owner.

Sheraton's Vistana might be another option as well as the HGVCs.

[Nancy Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Nancy]

East Village

I stayed in a 3 bedroom at East Village last summer and once about 5 years ago. The unit I stayed in last year really needed updated, plus we had a bug problem. OLCC is a big place with lots of activities. I think I posted a review here about our stay.

Nancy

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

Are those ever on Extra Vacations?

No, you'd need to rent from an owner---and you might need to find someone with home resort priority at Bonnet Creek. Those 4BRs don't last long into the 10-month standard window.

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

Would a 3BR work at Bonnet Creek? My dh's siblings aren't too picky, lol!

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

Would a 3BR work at Bonnet Creek? My dh's siblings aren't too picky, lol!

Yes but those are also not a common thing to get through RCI. Often see 2BR, you might want to get two. It's a beautiful resort from all accounts and the only closer is of course the on site DVCs.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

There are also 3 Bdr's at HGVC I Drive & SeaWorld. They are supposed to be very nice. I have one booked for Oct at I Drive.

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

There are also 3 Bdr's at HGVC I Drive & SeaWorld. They are supposed to be very nice. I have one booked for Oct at I Drive.

Thanks, we loved the Sea World one in a 3BR a few years ago. My problem is I have to find something as an extra vacation b/c I need to save my week for our DVC trip later that year. I know I can find 2 2BR Marriotts on II Getaways, but they all say they want "one villa" if possible...Do you think a 3BR at HGVC is possible on Extra Vacations in early May 2010?

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

If it was going to be there, I'd think it would be there by now---HGVC has already deposited through mid-June 2010.

But, again---don't limit yourself to what's in RCI. A rental from someone who owns one of these could be a really good deal.

[jancpa Member Find all posts View Profile Close jancpa]

Have you considered the Houses of Summer Bay (RCI #6884)?

It is a 3 bedroom house sleeping 8 with private pool (some with jacuzzis) and garage.

[abc31 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close abc31]

My husband stayed in a 3 bedroom at OLCC North Village with his golf buddies. He was raving about it. He said the unit was huge.

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

Thanks everyone, right now we are trying to get my husband's family to firm up the dates so we can make a choice.