Originally Posted by
jumpdogjump
Just finished a 5 night stay. The beach is idyllic, although the sand can get super hot in the afternoons. There is a family of sea turtles that cruises around the shallows. You can walk out some 30 yards and still be in 4' of water. Water was glassy and clear all 5 days. No waves for bodysurfing. As a gold, upgraded to OV with no special event. They handed me a pre-printed card with the previously outlined bene's for Marriott members. Ask for a Freddie and the bartenders will treat you like a regular.
Kids club room was filled with boxes for a conference, kids club won't start up until July 4. There are some daily activities, ask for a schedule to be emailed the sunday of your trip. Babysitting available at $22/hr. Never charged extra for our 7 yr old. Strong Wi-Fi everywhere.
They did accept my Marriott E-gift cards (from Daily Getaways) once it was discussed with a manager. My suggestion, clear it with them the day before checking out.
Just a note that it is calm water during the summer but big, sometimes huge, waves during the winter.