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

I have a 2BR sleeps 6/private 2 on hold for the summer of 2012. Can someone in the know say what kind of unit this is, and whether it would have 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer? TIA.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I have a 2BR sleeps 6/private 2 on hold for the summer of 2012. Can someone in the know say what kind of unit this is, and whether it would have 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer? TIA.

Call RCI and ask them the unit number, they will tell you. It will be alphanumeric. Then come back and we should be able to tell you which community it's in so you can look up the layout and amenities.

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I am disappointed. It's MA4, which is in the Maples building and looks to be a 620 sq ft, 1 BA very small 2BR. If I release the hold and place an ongoing request, is it likely to get filled? It's for summer 2012, so I think my chances are good to pull a better unit.

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

I am disappointed. It's MA4, which is in the Maples building and looks to be a 620 sq ft, 1 BA very small 2BR. If I release the hold and place an ongoing request, is it likely to get filled? It's for summer 2012, so I think my chances are good to pull a better unit.

Don't bet on it. Smuggs prime summer has got to be one of the hardest trades to get. The MFs are really high and most owners will rent for big bucks instead of depositing.

How many are you actually bringing?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I am disappointed. It's MA4, which is in the Maples building and looks to be a 620 sq ft, 1 BA very small 2BR. If I release the hold and place an ongoing request, is it likely to get filled? It's for summer 2012, so I think my chances are good to pull a better unit.

Yeah, that sounded a little odd. I was surprised this showed up as summer Smuggs sightings are quite rare but I don't know about an ongoing search. Be certain you won't be sorry if you don't pick up another as I don't know what the odds are, especially in Weeks since Smuggs went to points. The location is pretty good, and the unit pics online look fine (maybe call to be sure all units have been updated and are consistent with online?). Are you going with two kids that could use the bunk beds in the second bedroom?

I've gotten Smuggs during the last week in August with an ongoing search, but never an earlier summer week. Haven't tried in a few years, so maybe someone else will jump in with more current info.

[dogfeet Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close dogfeet]

When looking on line, I have only very, very rarely seen something in July and August. What I have seen are June weeks especially the first 3 weeks of June.

dogfeet

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

My boys will be 12, so they would share the tiny bunk bed room, DH and myself in the queen room, and who knows about DD (will have just finished high school) and whether she will want to come. DS will be a college grad by then, so hopefully will be too busy working to join us. So at most five, with DD sleeping on the sofa. If it is the kind of place where one is always out and about, it could work.

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My boys will be 12, so they would share the tiny bunk bed room, DH and myself in the queen room, and who knows about DD (will have just finished high school) and whether she will want to come. DS will be a college grad by then, so hopefully will be too busy working to join us. So at most five, with DD sleeping on the sofa. If it is the kind of place where one is always out and about, it could work.

During the day there is a lot for everyone to do out and about. With four I would do it. The fifth on the sleeper makes it a tougher decision. Also keep in mind that there is probably no air conditioning in the living room - you should check on the bedrooms - call Smuggs if it's important to you.

[joycapecod Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close joycapecod]

My boys will be 12, so they would share the tiny bunk bed room, DH and myself in the queen room, and who knows about DD (will have just finished high school) and whether she will want to come. DS will be a college grad by then, so hopefully will be too busy working to join us. So at most five, with DD sleeping on the sofa. If it is the kind of place where one is always out and about, it could work.

I don't know what you are using as trade or if you even have a second deposit. Here's what I would do:

Confirm the unit IF you really want to go. Buy the cancellation insurance and then with another week start an on going search for another 2 bedroom. IF a match is found, and it is a better unit, you can cancel the first week get a coupon for the exchange fee to confirm the found week and have the second $179 (used for the search) credited back to you credit card. You will lose the insurance money, but you will have a better unit for a $69 investment. You will get your first week back to use again with restored trade value and may be able to reconfirm the new, better unit using the week from the cancellation.

Just a thought!

Joy

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

Good Idea Joy.

The 12 year olds will love the summer camp week and will be out all day Monday to Friday.

I've stayed in a couple of units at Smuggs. I will say that the place does know how to "pack 'em in" when it comes to occupancy but we haven't felt cramped. I split a 2BR in AH with another family. Even when we had 6 bodies it never felt like an overly snug fit.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I would go with Joy's plan!

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

Thanks, ladies!

I'm going to confirm it and get the insurance, as suggested. I used a 1BR Island Park Village August, 2011 week that i just deposited yesterday, so it isn't even verified by IPV yet. My Texas week will not have the trade power necessary, and I am hoping to rent or sell or direct exchange my 2BR So Cal June week. So, probably this will end up being our unit for the week, but that's OK. Since I have almost two years, I may try next year's IPV deposit and look around for a unit upgrade next summer. I plan to make this a two+ week trip with a couple days in Montreal and the second week in NYC , so it should be overall a great vacation. Thanks!

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I'm going to confirm it and get the insurance, as suggested. I used a 1BR Island Park Village August, 2011 week that i just deposited yesterday, so it isn't even verified by IPV yet. My Texas week will not have the trade power necessary, and I am hoping to rent or sell or direct exchange my 2BR So Cal June week. So, probably this will end up being our unit for the week, but that's OK. Since I have almost two years, I may try next year's IPV deposit and look around for a unit upgrade next summer. I plan to make this a two+ week trip with a couple days in Montreal and the second week in NYC , so it should be overall a great vacation. Thanks!

Well it won't be smaller than anyplace you end up in in NYC
Sounds like a great trip.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I just picked up a unit for the last week in August, 2012, thanks to one our Ex-Opp fairies...

When did the camp get so expensive? I was there in 2007 and it was $50/pp/pd which seemed high enough. Now it's $80? And if anyone not in camp wants to use the pools, we still have to pay $315/week/unit?

Does anyone know what the camp discount is, if any, for RCI exchangers paying the $315/week fee?

Looks like this week (if it's 35) d/n count toward 1 in 4, so that's nice....

[helenbarnett1963 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close helenbarnett1963]

follow this link, then click on "smugs pass" to see what discounts etc you get for your money.
Smugglers' Notch Resort Summer RCI Options