Even if you aren't a DVC member, is anyplace going to be as cost efficient as the larger villas if you have a large party? Anyone ever done the math?
Can You Beat DVC For A Family Gathering?
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 17:19
Can You Beat DVC For A Family Gathering?
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 22:06
#1
Great question. It really depends on how large your party is, how many kids there are, how many adults can actually sleep in the same villa/room, etc.
I know a lot of folks get adjoining rooms at a value resort, which--at around $300 a night for three rooms, sleeping six adults and six kids--is a great deal.
But you'd have to do the food math, too. In a villa, you can make meals instead of going to a food court/restaurant. Over the course of a week or so, that can add up significantly.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:29
#2
Yeah I think it has a lot to do with your need for "alone time." If you have a family that needs a little time apart, jamming everyone into the same space may wind up back-firing. If you all get along great it might be perfect.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 17:26
#3
cdub wrote:
Even if you aren't a DVC member, is anyplace going to be as cost efficient as the larger villas if you have a large party? Anyone ever done the math?
cdub, what villas were you considering? You might be able to rent points from a member to get them even cheaper than you could by booking them straight on.
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Mon, 03/02/2009 - 17:39
#4
I hadn't made specific plans, but I figure if you want to make a big group gathering reasonably priced, a good approach might be getting a big place at Saratoga Springs or some such. Maybe a treehouse?!?! 
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 18:50
#5
I've read several cases of people who have stayed in DVC villas sans points and still had fairly cheap vacations. I think it depends largely on how big your party is and how big of a deal having food and stuff in your room is. For me, I'm not going to be cooking anyway, so the Microwave doesn't mean much.