Westin Mission Hills Resort - Timeshare Rental, Resale, and Exchange

General Description:
This is a Sheraton Vacation Club membership...is allows you to reserve anywhere in the system and has provided me with reservations at the Westin Mission Hills every other year in the larger one bedroom unit with the king sized 'Heavenly Bed'....Six Stars if that is possible but you get what I mean..

The system can be seen at http://www.starwoodresorts.com

We got the Westin Kierland last year over the Christmas holiday so It is great to find the deals...

This was probably our best time share exchange experience in 5 or so years of being time-sharers. It was exactly what we were looking for: a nice place to take our two toddlers to relax in the warm weather with none of the worries of home and work for a few days.

Our one bedroom was very large, with plenty of space. The unit was virtually brand new, clean and well-stocked with towels and cooking gear. Also was a DVD player—good for the kids videos that we brought. Relaxing patio (with a gas grill) overlooking the stream. Very comfortable bed (unusual in a time share). TV and fireplace in the bedroom, but we didn’t use either. Jacuzzi in the unit, big enough for the whole family! Huge bathroom.

We had excellent service when we asked for a towel exchange and room cleaning mid-way through our stay, even though it was not on our designated day. The cleaning staff worked accomodated our kids’ nap schedules. The front desk staff were helpful and courteous. Provided a high chair, bed rails, and a crib for the kids. Also had strollers available, but we had our own.

The amenities at the resort were very good. Surprisingly nice fitness center (with a better one available at the adjoining hotel). The heated pools (3) are really nice, especially the kids pool which is one foot deep—our two-and-a-half year old daughter loved it. Ice water and juice at the pools was also a nice touch. The grounds were immaculately groomed, and there are nice walking paths with scenic views of the golf course and the mountains. There is a landscaped stream running down the middle of the complex, which gives a soothing running water sound.

Our daughter enjoyed feeding the ducks that hang out here. Two restaurants on site are a nice convenience, especially the Seasons (by the pool) for lunch, which was pretty good and inexpensive, and about 20 steps from our unit. Had dinner at the main restaurant in the hotel area one night—a little fancier, the food was very good and reasonably priced, with kid-friendly service.

Overall, a wonderful resort. If we travel to the Palm Desert area again, we will definitely try to get into this place. Would love to be an owner of a unit since its one of the best I’ve seen.