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Re: Has anyone purchased from Vallart Gardens? (by Deborah R.):

So, I am here to report that I used one of my platinum weeks since first purchasing my timeshare at Vallarta Gardens last year. I rented a 5 bedroom villa and it was beautiful. The staff was very pleasant and quick to handle any issues. I did receive free transport to and from the airport, but there was no 24 hour chauffeur service as mentioned at purchase, and in the sales brochure. They did give us rides in the golf cart up to the main road so we could catch a bus - not as convenient, but workable. Also discovered that you can NOT walk to Bucerias along the beach, though you can get to La Cruz via the beach. They are currently converting the larger villas into 2 and 3 bedroom units, so if you purchased one of those, you can use your time with no issue. However, if like me, you purchased at pre-construction studio, you are out of luck unless you want to upgrade and buy a two bedroom or upgrade and pay the HOA fees for a two bedroom. My unit was supposed to be ready in August of 2014 - now they say sometime in 2016. So, unless I can get people to go with me and I can use the two bedroom, I will not be staying here. Timeshare people are less than helpful with these issues, other than to suggest you upgrade. I know nothing about the marketing, but you should never buy a timeshare in hopes that renting it will pay for it - that is an iffy proposition at best. You buy because you plan to use it - which is what I did. Unfortunately right now I can't use it without upgrading and paying more than I need or want to. Overall I enjoyed the vacation and was glad that I was able to use the upgrade for this particular trip.