Housekeeping fee for all RCI Points reservations less than 7-night stays: There may be a fee of 70.00 USD for 2 bedroom units, per stay. Only Credit Cards accepted. Amex not accepted, bank issued credit card only. Mandatory security deposit fee is 250.00 USD for all units, per stay. Only Credit Cards accepted. Paid by bank issued credit card, no prepaid cards, no money order or cash. Amex not accepted. Equipment rental fee is 45.00 USD for all units, per usage. Cash or Credit is accepted. Buccaneer Bay fees are daily. Weekly passes available. Visit resort website for details. Minimum age check-in is 21. Yes No Pets. Please contact the resort directly regarding its ADA/general service animal policy. Daily 2 ALL Smoking is not allowed in units. This resort does not offer daily maid service. No complimentary cleaning services are provided. Prior to travel, RCI recommends contacting your host resort as well as local, state and federal websites for advisories that may impact your travel or vacation experience. Credit card imprint required upon check-in at the resort. Reach the resort on the weekends and after 6p, call 352-242-1100. Cribs available for a fee upon request. If applicable, additional fees for some utilities, including gas and electricity may be charged by the resort and varies based on stay duration, season, room size and actual usage, and is payable directly to the resort by you. These fees are not included in the total booking price. Fees or deposits are charged for some amenities. Contact the resort after confirmation of the vacation to coordinate Check-in or request any special needs during your stay. Please visit website www.exploriaresorts.com for Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park rates. Power Boats are not allowed on the resort's lake. Units do not have balconies. Exploria Resort does not accept AMEX as a form of payment. Bank credit card only. No prepaid cards, no money order or cash. The inflatables on the lake have permanently closed. However, at the marina we offer jet skis, paddle boats, kayaks, pontoon and Jon boats and fishing poles for rent. Additionally, Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park and Rocky Falls Mini Golf are open. Bike rentals can be arranged at the Recreation Pavilion.
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$752.59
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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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.