We're just back from our first CCV stay, with 6 glorious nights in a cabin. We seriously
LOVED the cabin, and agreed that it was the best part of our trip. I'll try to dig up some pictures, but right now I'm trying to catch up on about 3 weeks of stuff both at home and work, so it will be a while before I get everything together.
Our cabin was 8026, the furthest one out on the east side. We were super excited to get this remote location, and would love to have this cabin again! I'd chatted with member services to say we strongly prefer a cabin on the Boulder Ridge side, and that was it for our requests. We got the text about our room assignment at 9:30 am, which was wonderful, as we transferred over from GFV that day and loved having the cabin available right away. Yes, the walk was a bit long, but I truly never minded it, even when it rained. You can get about 2/3 of the way to 8026 under cover by going through BRV, on the 2nd floor or higher (1st floor won't work). We only used that route once, but it's good to know about during heavy rain. Please be extra quiet and courteous if you do go that way. One of the primary advantages of BRV is the wonderful peacefulness, and I'm quite sure the BRV members don't want cabin stayers interfering with that peace. But hopefully they won't mind a quick visit from residents of a handful of higher-numbered cabins during a storm.
Much has been written about the cabins already, and I don't have much to add. I will note that you can't adjust the hot tub temperature, but you can call and have maintenance change it for you. When we did so, a frog jumped inside when we opened the door for the cast member. Gotta love (and respect!) the Florida wildlife. You can see some and hear some crickets, birds, and frogs from the porch... along with the fireworks and electric parade. It's wonderful! We also spotted some bunnies, a raccoon, and an armadillo. No deer on this trip (boo), but also no alligators (yay).
Gotta go unpack now, but wanted to drop by with this quick report.