Ocean Watch is great for the whole family....from the kids to grandma and
grandpa! The beach is clean and beautiful. The villas are completely
furnished and equipped, the pools are great and the ocean wonderful. Fun
activities for the kids...including mom and dad's night out!! The
additional pool ...and other amenities in the Woodsy area... are great!!
(The serenity pool - adults only in quiet environment - provides a break
from the other active, fun-filled "noisy" pools. The nearby hot tub is a
nice alternative, too.) Some folks like to spend the entire week right
there in the garden area just outside their villa; others alternate
between the garden area and the beach and/or the other resort pool area.
The view of the ocean from the villa is expansive and relaxing! (The
villa will be on or above the eighth floor in the Maple building or on or
above the ninth floor (taller trees) in the Pine building, both of which
are in the Woodsy area.) The staff is typically-Marriott...bends over
backwards to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. You'll never regret
a week at Ocean Watch. We love ours!!
Tim Strawn
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$4173.0
Annual Dues
$
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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HOTEL
The avg.
hotel room is 325 sqft
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VS.
TIMESHARE
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
More information on our formula...
Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.