Difference of Villas 1 and villas 2

IS THERE NOT A DIFFERENCE IN RENTAL OR SALES PRICE BETWEEN DESERT SPRINGS VILLAS 1 AND VILLAS 2?

marcias61 wrote:

IS THERE NOT A DIFFERENCE IN RENTAL OR SALES PRICE BETWEEN DESERT SPRINGS VILLAS 1 AND VILLAS 2?

marcias61 wrote:

IS THERE NOT A DIFFERENCE IN RENTAL OR SALES PRICE BETWEEN DESERT SPRINGS VILLAS 1 AND VILLAS 2?

Yes there is a real difference. Villas 1 is of the top of any Marriott anywhere and they are not going to build em like this again. They are larger and bigger is definately much better in this case. They have recently been updated. The living room is sunken and the ceilings are higher. A lot more glass and light and distance from neighbors with much larger balconies. It is a gorgeous ode of wasted space. What is the real plus which you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere is Villas1 has spa access included no extra charge by contract which Villas2 does not have. They just tore the spa down and rebuilt, opening July 2007 ie now open with an adults only pool which is etra special :) Most folks staying here don't seem to know and use this. Both 1 and 2 have access to the hotels massive pool complex as will as many pools at the time share. I suggest R,S,T buildings, they sit high and have better mountain and cross city views with more privacy and were among first to be updated, but did retain some fake plant arrangement which should have been taken to brighten some landfill though we just put it in the closet. Villas2 very nice and still much nicer than most timeshares you'll find (they show Villas2 photo on redweek) Villas2 are more narrow and built to maximize the number of units, but really not to be compared with Villas1. If you can't get into 1 staying at 2 is fine and would be prefferred over Marriotts Shadow Ridge. However, if I couldn't get Villas 1, for me the next best thing in the desert is the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage though beware of spring wind.

What is the difference in price for resales.

james3456 wrote:

Yes there is a real difference. Villas 1 is of the top of any Marriott anywhere and they are not going to build em like this again. They are larger and bigger is definately much better in this case. They have recently been updated. The living room is sunken and the ceilings are higher. A lot more glass and light and distance from neighbors with much larger balconies. It is a gorgeous ode of wasted space. What is the real plus which you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere is Villas1 has spa access included no extra charge by contract which Villas2 does not have. They just tore the spa down and rebuilt, opening July 2007 ie now open with an adults only pool which is etra special :) Most folks staying here don't seem to know and use this. Both 1 and 2 have access to the hotels massive pool complex as will as many pools at the time share. I suggest R,S,T buildings, they sit high and have better mountain and cross city views with more privacy and were among first to be updated, but did retain some fake plant arrangement which should have been taken to brighten some landfill though we just put it in the closet. Villas2 very nice and still much nicer than most timeshares you'll find (they show Villas2 photo on redweek) Villas2 are more narrow and built to maximize the number of units, but really not to be compared with Villas1. If you can't get into 1 staying at 2 is fine and would be prefferred over Marriotts Shadow Ridge. However, if I couldn't get Villas 1, for me the next best thing in the desert is the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage though beware of spring wind.

Hi. I have just booked a 2-bedroom unit at Villas 2 for October 2008. We are planning to play golf on the two courses during our stay, and are wondering if there is a particular building that would be better to stay in. Also are Villas 1 and 2 within walking distance of each other? Is the pool by Villas 2 divided so that the kids have their area vs an adult area? We have stayed in severals Marriotts in Orlando, Hilton Head Island, Southern California, St. Augustine. They are very nice no matter where we go. Sure enjoy the roominess and the facilities within. Thanks for your response! Patti

waltandpatti wrote:

Hi. I have just booked a 2-bedroom unit at Villas 2 for October 2008. We are planning to play golf on the two courses during our stay, and are wondering if there is a particular building that would be better to stay in. Also are Villas 1 and 2 within walking distance of each other? Is the pool by Villas 2 divided so that the kids have their area vs an adult area? We have stayed in severals Marriotts in Orlando, Hilton Head Island, Southern California, St. Augustine. They are very nice no matter where we go. Sure enjoy the roominess and the facilities within. Thanks for your response! Patti

You will love it. We go out every November and there is no place better with weather and the beauty of the courses. Viilas 2 is wonderful.. ask for a top unit unless you have children with you because they won't be able to walk out to grass from patio. Have fun

margarets112 wrote:

waltandpatti wrote:

Hi. I have just booked a 2-bedroom unit at Villas 2 for October 2008. We are planning to play golf on the two courses during our stay, and are wondering if there is a particular building that would be better to stay in. Also are Villas 1 and 2 within walking distance of each other? Is the pool by Villas 2 divided so that the kids have their area vs an adult area? We have stayed in severals Marriotts in Orlando, Hilton Head Island, Southern California, St. Augustine. They are very nice no matter where we go. Sure enjoy the roominess and the facilities within. Thanks for your response! Patti

You will love it. We go out every November and there is no place better with weather and the beauty of the courses. Viilas 2 is wonderful.. ask for a top unit unless you have children with you because they won't be able to walk out to grass from patio. Have fun

Hello, Why do you suggestion a top unit? can you also suggestion a room that you stayed in, that was great.Is it a far walk to the market, and the people we are traveling with smoke. Is there any smoking at all on site? Thanks Patty

There has been some discussion that you lose the ability to enjoy the Spa free if you buy a resale at Villas I, is this correct?

james3456 wrote:

Yes there is a real difference. Villas 1 is of the top of any Marriott anywhere and they are not going to build em like this again. They are larger and bigger is definately much better in this case. They have recently been updated. The living room is sunken and the ceilings are higher. A lot more glass and light and distance from neighbors with much larger balconies. It is a gorgeous ode of wasted space. What is the real plus which you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere is Villas1 has spa access included no extra charge by contract which Villas2 does not have. They just tore the spa down and rebuilt, opening July 2007 ie now open with an adults only pool which is etra special :) Most folks staying here don't seem to know and use this. Both 1 and 2 have access to the hotels massive pool complex as will as many pools at the time share. I suggest R,S,T buildings, they sit high and have better mountain and cross city views with more privacy and were among first to be updated, but did retain some fake plant arrangement which should have been taken to brighten some landfill though we just put it in the closet. Villas2 very nice and still much nicer than most timeshares you'll find (they show Villas2 photo on redweek) Villas2 are more narrow and built to maximize the number of units, but really not to be compared with Villas1. If you can't get into 1 staying at 2 is fine and would be prefferred over Marriotts Shadow Ridge. However, if I couldn't get Villas 1, for me the next best thing in the desert is the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage though beware of spring wind.

Hi, hoping someone knowledgeable about Desert Villas can answer 2 big questions several of us seem to have. (I noticed a few others above are also in the dark, with no one replying...). This is, 1) Do you still have access to the Spa free if you buy a RESALE of a Desert Villa I ? 2) Is the children's play area better in Desert Villa I, vs II?

Anyone who can help us here

timc185 wrote:

Hi, hoping someone knowledgeable about Desert Villas can answer 2 big questions several of us seem to have. (I noticed a few others above are also in the dark, with no one replying...). This is, 1) Do you still have access to the Spa free if you buy a RESALE of a Desert Villa I ? 2) Is the children's play area better in Desert Villa I, vs II?

Anyone who can help us here

I would also be interested to know the answer about DVI Spa access on resales given I am considering purchasing.

Hi how does the golf packages work if exchanging in such as costs and conditions

Thanks

As a resale owner at villas 1 I always had access to the spa BUT the spa is a concession and after a major remodeling decided that the villas 1 owners would no longer be able to use the spa. I believe the board is still trying to negotiate this but it will probable not happen. This should not detere one from villas 1. They are amazing and I always look forward to my two weeks there.

You do now have access to the spa and hotel if you are staying in Villas I as part of the stay. As mentioned by others, Villas 1 are larger units. You can go to any of the pools on the property. There is a big main pool in Villas II that is easily accessible by walking or taking the shuttle if you don't want to walk a couple blocks. But there are lots of pools to choose from though. It is very easy to get around the entire property, even the hotel. Great property for kids. There is a kids club, plus many tennis courts, two golf courses and of course the spa is there too.

the beds in the guest portion are DOUBLE beds,NOT queens. I have have owned at dsv1 since 1992 & they refuse to change the bed size.