I did it! I rented point from a DVC member!!

[Weluvdisny]

I'm excited and nervous at the same time!! I was waiting for any codes to come out for January 2008, but I decided to check out the rent/trade board on the DIS and wound up getting BW 2 bedroom villa! I really wanted AKL or WL but they are booked up. I can't wait to go!

Has anyone else rented points and tell me your experience!!

[kimkarli]

I rented points from a DVC member last year and stayed a BWV (but in a studio) you will not be disappointed!!!

[dreamer13079]

We've rented points twice and both times it worked out great. I think that as long as you do a little research on the person that you are renting from (past renters, posts, etc.) and follow the guidelines on the DIS that it will work out great.

[Weluvdisny]

This person happens to be a Disney travel agent, sent me 3 referral e-mails and said she has repeat customers that she has to turn down.

I think it will be a great new experience and hopefully one that I can repeat in a few years for our next trip!

[bs4free]

If you dont mind, how much was it a point, and how many points did you need for your room type/stay?

Never put much thought in to renting DVC but if i was going with out getting free dining, would love to get a great deal on a great room!

[ligrumpygirl]

Not sure how much OP paid but usually points are about $10/point. Each resort needs different point depending on the day/time of yr/room type. Give me an example and I can look it up for you.

[SunshineGirl]

We rented ours out for $10-$11 a point last year. We may have some for 2008 that we end up renting out. I would suggest NOT staying over a Friday or Saturday night. Or choosing one or the other. That's where you get killed on the point rentals.

[bs4free]

Not sure how much OP paid but usually points are about $10/point. Each resort needs different point depending on the day/time of yr/room type. Give me an example and I can look it up for you.

Any 5 person room 1 week! in September! or what ever DVC value season is lol!

[ligrumpygirl]

The "cheapest" DVC is Old Key West. It is nice place...we stayed there once.

ANyway...with 5 people you would need a 2 bedroom bc the studio and 1 bedroom can only fit 4. A 2 bedroom from Sept 2-9th (this yr) for example would be 160 points...so $1600 for the week. I am not sure how that compares to other places. The upside is that in this room you have a FULL kitchen, washer/dryer, and two bathrooms (including a jacuzzi tub!).

[bs4free]

The "cheapest" DVC is Old Key West. It is nice place...we stayed there once.

ANyway...with 5 people you would need a 2 bedroom bc the studio and 1 bedroom can only fit 4. A 2 bedroom from Sept 2-9th (this yr) for example would be 160 points...so $1600 for the week. I am not sure how that compares to other places. The upside is that in this room you have a FULL kitchen, washer/dryer, and two bathrooms (including a jacuzzi tub!).

Thanks for the info! Thats not that bad! It works out to cost just a little more then 2 value rooms for the same amount of time! but a much nicer room, with kitchen, and washer/dryer! I must put a lot of thought into this for the next time! Humm! Our cruise is if you went from sunday 26th to Friday the 31 thats 5 nights at AKL value Studio for 8 points aday or 40 points total, that would only cost about 400-440 WOW!!!! That might just be a great deal. and addition! if it were just me going solo!