CASA YBEL OWNER'S FORUM

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Dr. Bob Lade

Anonymous Posting

I would like to remind everyone that you are asked to identify yourselves by including your name and email address when posting to this bulletin board. Failure to do so violates the spirit in which this service is provided. Thank you.

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2013 2:02am
by Paul Greek

Carl Appelberg

ARE YOU USING THE WISH LIST?????

The "wish list" works three ways: * buyers are asking for weeks to buy from you, * owners to exchange with you, and * renters looking for rentals from you. There might be someone wishing to buy or rent from you------------- Give it a try, click 6t...

Views: 3215 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 20, 2008 10:09am
by Carl J Appelberg

Joan Walker

Re: Complaints by Lynn

Tom's right-on message in answer to Lynn Perkin's unjustified attack on Carl came as I was preparing an answer to her message where she certainly displayed a change-of-tune from the one she sang on April 5, 2006, when she was seeking the support of Carl and those ow...

Views: 765 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 16, 2016 4:36pm
by Robin

Lynn L Perkins

This website is dead, why?

Nobody is responding to this website for months! Is everyone totally satified with the resort? I hope so!! Your Board of Directors have done their best to comply with the complaints and concerns of interested owners, some of which I personally disagree with (i...

Views: 643 Replies: 37

Last Post: Feb 16, 2016 3:01pm
by Robin

Bes

Furnishings/conditions IJK

How is the decor/quality of furnishings on IJK? Have they been recently updated? Anyone willing to share a pic? We are considering renting for a week but can't find any recent photos from the actual units. Thanks!!!!!

Views: 736 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 12, 2015 7:44pm
by Bes

gary kaefer

recent visit

Just got back from two weeks at Casa! It was great as usual. The grounds were in great shape some units have been redone and look great. WE EVEN GOT CHECKED AT THE POOL AND THEY TOLD SOME PEOPLE TO LEAVE. It was good to see them doing their job. Had a great time We l...

Views: 523 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 12, 2015 9:14am
by Bob Wehmueller

Rich Zylka

Owners Forum No Longer Active

Does anyone besides me, when longing into this site, see the message Owners Forum No Longer Active---if I get replies it is obviously a false statement.

Views: 560 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2015 9:13am
by Bob Wehmueller

ELANE VASTA

trees

I AM OWNER OF UNIT IN F BLDG. BEEN COMING DOWN TO CASAYBEL SINCE THE 80'S. THIS YEAR NOT ONLY WAS I DISAPPOINTED IN THE SELECTION OF FURNITURE IN THE UNIT, BUT ALSO THE VIEW HAS BEEN OBSCURED BY THE TREE [SORRY NOT SURE OF THE NAME] THAT HAS OVERGROWN BLOCKING THE BE...

Views: 565 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 7, 2015 5:52pm
by owner

Coni Mach

SALE OF UNIT - PAPERWORK???

I have my unit under agreement to sell, and I don't know how to proceed from here. Any suggestions? I saw information about a Quit Claim Deed, but that doesn't warranty the property. Also - are fees pro-rated when owner sells? I would prefer not to use an attorne...

Views: 596 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 8, 2015 5:46am
by Rich Zylka

Dale Dremann

elevators

Just returned from Sanibel and noticed that Sanibel Beach Club II, Sanibel and the Plantation Resort, Capitiva are installing elevators to the entrance decks on second and third floors. Spioke to the receptionist at Sanibel Beach Club II and got a little informatio...

Views: 673 Replies: 27

Last Post: Nov 2, 2014 5:26am
by owner

Tom

So called service dog at pool

I was at the pool today and a guest of an owner brought her little Yorkie to the pool. The dog sat on the side of the pool- got wet and then floated on a raft in the pool. When she was questioned by the young towel attendant she claimed her dog was a service dog and...

Views: 1202 Replies: 18

Last Post: Nov 1, 2014 5:01pm
by Paul Greek

Carl Appelberg

SMOKING IN UNITS

Quote from Trip Advisor on web: "It's hard to decide which side of the fence to jump off of with regard to this hotel. It has a gorgeous location, and theoretically it should be ideal for a peaceful get away. However, even though you may be located in a building des...

Views: 376 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 26, 2014 7:48pm
by Jennifer G

faipeach

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 12:11am
by Paul Greek

Terry Williams

interlopers

The boards of FGH and IJK have approved hiring a security guard to be stationed at the beach access between I building and H building for the three day 4th of July weekend. This guard will keep a record of the interloper traffic. He will turn away anyone who does not...

Views: 943 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 13, 2014 3:36pm
by Terry Williams

maryanne

week 34

Hi! We own week 34 and are looking to rent an additional unit during that week for extended family this year.

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Last Post: Jun 30, 2014 8:44am
by maryanne

gary kaefer

pool

well, iI just got back from a wonderful ten days at Casa. couldn't you just love that place!! Everything was great except for the front desk. There was a large group of people at and in the pool drinking from bottles cups and glasses. they were in the pool with all o...

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Last Post: May 11, 2014 6:50pm
by Mako Mike

David Taulbee

Swap Week 21 for 24

All, I am looking to swap week 21 for 24. Thanks,

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2014 2:40pm
by Carl Appelberg

Kerry Horne

No See Ums

I see alot of comments about our most unpopular noseeums. They are terrible and always seems to find me first, leaving horrible welts. As a local who grew up here, I'm sad to say they are year round, coming and going with the change of the breeze. We've had wonder...

Views: 386 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 29, 2014 9:26pm
by Lynn L Perkins

Sally McNeil

2014 Dues

Anyone else upset and dismayed over the 2014 Association Dues, Real Estate Taxes and Reserve Fee? Outrageous!

Views: 588 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 11, 2014 5:46pm
by owner

gary kaefer

paradise

looking forward to our annual trip to casa ybel(paradise) Just wondering from those that have been there resently whats new on the island. any new resturants or shopping? I haven't heard anything on red tide. Has anybody been having much luck surf fishing??3akp

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Last Post: Mar 10, 2014 8:07am
by gary kaefer

Owner

Sanibel Music Video

Thirty-three years after Denny Sarokin wrote 'Sanibel,' and nearly 15 years since Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young recorded it, Sarokin is made his first trip here. ‪‎Sanibel‬ Music Video shot at Casa Ybel Resort Copy the link here: http://www.youtub...

Views: 375 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 30, 2014 6:50pm
by Bob Wehmueller

Karen Erickson

Casa Ybel

Just got back from our week at Casa Ybel. Love the new furniture, even though it was not all in the units yet, hated the large population of no seem's this year! The new barbecue grills look great, but we did not get time to try them out. Lots of weddings on the beac...

Views: 410 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2014 9:23am
by Karen Erickson

John Graham

Cheap Furnishings in FGH

I was shocked when I walked into my unit and saw the new furnishings. I'm an original owner, having purchased from a shell in 1979. The decor by the original developer Mariner Properties, was outstanding. It seems to have gone steadily downhill ever since. I could n...

Views: 703 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 25, 2014 5:34pm
by Kevin Edwards

Erik

Hot Tub Use / Abuse By Children

As a many year owner, I am looking forward to vacation this year at Casa Ybel. But I must say, as others have mentioned, the Hot Tub every year remains a terrible issue. It is disgusting. Each year there have been children, really young children, I believe...

Views: 452 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 24, 2014 4:29pm
by Erik

David Fields

The real issue on 2014 Dues is the 60% increase in Reserve Contribution

I'm owner of FHG Week 26 and have been an owner since pre-construction in 1979. I, like most of you, have noticed the 60% increase in reserve contribution for 2014. You may wonder why my % differs from what others have said. When looking a at multiple line ite...

Views: 465 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 7, 2014 5:38pm
by Bob Wehmueller

Good News Gary

Will Definitely Be Back!

This was a first time on Sanibel Island and at Casa Ybel. We were celebrating our 31st Wedding Anniversary. All of the staff and I mean ALL were super friendly. The first staff was the front desk and reservations. They accommodated our request for a king bed instead...

Views: 381 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 20, 2013 11:42am
by Denise Sleeper

Rich Zylka

Carl Appelberg

So although at times Carl would drive me crazy with his long rambling posts, does anyone if he is okay? He has not been on "His" site for a long long time hopefully he is doing well.

Views: 395 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 15, 2013 6:45pm
by Carl J Appelberg

To Remain Anonymous

Repairs for 2014

My understanding is that the cabinets and title may be the upcoming renovations for maintenance weeks in 2014. Any idea?? I know this will be a LOUD renovation so we would like to prepare. Also, does anyone know which buildings are renovated during which specific...

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Last Post: Nov 15, 2013 3:25am
by Paul Greek

Bob McGrath

HD TV

It's great to hear that refurnishing is happening in 2013. Do we finally have HD quality TV?

Views: 374 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 13, 2013 6:54am
by Concerned Interv...

Daily Bread

Grocery Delivery - We stock your kitchen before you arrive!

Traveling to Sanibel for some R & R? Let us stock your kitchen before you arrive! Fort Myers Daily Bread Grocery Service can shop and deliver your groceries before you arrive, so the first thing you'll do when you get here is go to the beach (not the grocery store)...

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Last Post: Oct 11, 2013 5:02pm
by Tom

Steve

Meaning full dialogue

We are owners for weeks 39 and 40 and would appreciate information regarding the affect of the fresh water dump on the Sanibel beach. Secondly, how are the "noseeums"? Would like to feed the interlopers to the bugs! Steve Whittaker

Views: 390 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 9, 2013 2:06am
by George C. Earl

Good News Gary

Love this place!

“Love this place!” Stayed here last week and this by far is the best place we have ever stayed. Stayed in a one bedroom unit which was more than enough space for two people. Bedroom was the first room as you enter the unit with the bathroom being next....

Views: 257 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 4, 2013 10:27am
by Paul Greek

Sheila Lincicome

Interlopers

We reported a family, around 10-15 people, who ate at the pool bar and then changed into their suits in the restrooms and swam. We told the guy at the towel rental and he then proceeded to ask them to leave and pointed out that we were the one who reported them. It...

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Last Post: Sep 26, 2013 2:46pm
by William D.

Mary Ann

water condition

With the fresh water release, what is the gulf conditions at CasaYbel?

Views: 319 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 29, 2013 2:09pm
by "the kid"

Good News Gary

Paradise at Casa Ybel

We stayed at Casa Ybel for a week in 2013 for our first time! It was an absolute paradise! The rooms are spacious, and have a gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico! The ocean blue water, shelling, and white sand are incredible! We enjoyed dinner at the award winning Th...

Views: 258 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 17, 2013 9:52am
by Paul Greek

Daniel Magnuson

Want to be married at Casa Ybel

My fiance wants to be married in a private ceremony on Sanibel island at Casa Ybel.If anyone could help me find a unit available Apr.13-20,2014 it would be greatly appreciated.You can contact me at danmagnuson65@yahoo.com or 716-487-6594.Hope you have a beautiful day!

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Last Post: Aug 4, 2013 9:08am
by Daniel Magnuson

Don Kaesser

Few to no step unit for week 1 (Jan) 2014 Casa Ybel

I own week 1(one)@ 224F (top floor) and want to bring my 90 year old Mother for the week...she can walk well but 4-5 flts of steeps is a NO GO. Help me bring her back to the ocean she loves so much and to Paradise/Casa Ybel for any/all of the days of week one...if yo...

Views: 363 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 11, 2013 10:17pm
by Lynn L Perkins

Lynn L Perkins

New President at FGH

Last year, I informed our Board Members that I would like to serve as President of FGH until my term as Director expired in 2014, since then my wife's health has worsened greatly and I need to focus on her well being. We do have very good support from 3 ladies, who...

Views: 340 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 4, 2013 2:42am
by Paul Greek

Alex

Wireless Internet at Casa Ybel

Has anyone else noticed how slow the wireless Internet is here at Casa Ybel now? It used to be 3Mb/s with about 50ms average latency. Now I'm seeing 1Mb/s to 1.5Mb/s with 75-150ms average latency and packet loss. What this translates to is a pretty bad Internet ex...

Views: 540 Replies: 25

Last Post: Jun 4, 2013 2:36am
by Paul Greek

Cheryl

Condo inventory

I have unit 183-H during week 19...have not been down to Casa Ybel in years and plan on making that trip this year. I do not remember what is and what is not supplied as far as inventory - do they supply things like soap, dish suds, paper towels, toilet paper, alum...

Views: 465 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 23, 2013 6:54pm
by Lynn L Perkins

Donald Kaesser-Sweeney

want to buy week #52 (unit 154F or near)

Wish to purchase Week #52 of Unit 154F or 152F or near. I own Week #1 of 154F Don Kaesser 515-240-7997

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Last Post: May 20, 2013 1:01pm
by Donald Kaesser-S...

gary kaefer

great vacation!!

just had 10 days in paradise.great weather.the resort has never looked better, and we have been there for 17 years.my girls complained about the internet, and it was pretty pathetic,but they did not "need" it. i'm confident it will get better!!!can't wait until my ne...

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Last Post: May 1, 2013 10:00am
by gary kaefer

Mark Parrish

Status of Thefts at Casa yBel?

Has this issue been resolved?

Views: 460 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 29, 2013 3:36pm
by Carl J Appelberg

David Fields

Changing our deed

After 30+ years, we are wanting to make a change in the ownership of our timeshare unit. Does anyone know the process for doing this? Thanks!

Views: 354 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 29, 2013 3:01pm
by Carl J Appelberg

Carl J Appelberg

annual Meeting F G H

Can one of our owners who attended the annual meeting yesterday give us a summary of the proceedings? We need a volunteer in our group to give us some highlights, you might be the one to try it out. Who are our new and old board members? Any new features at Casa...

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 24, 2013 3:05pm
by Carl J Appelberg

Carl J Appelberg

Due to heavy email traffic please assist my mailbox as follows:

When contacting me regarding our owners own web site www.casaybel.com please ad as Subject: Casa Ybel Matters It will speed up your mail to the front in my incoming mail box. I do apologize for the delays lately, so it will assist both sender and myself. Junk...

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Last Post: Apr 17, 2013 10:15am
by Carl J Appelberg

Carl James Appelberg

Elevators, what about 1 at middle of F, G, and H each?

We now have our third generation enjoying their youth at Casa Ybel. WE oldies are starting to think about how nice it would be to introduce the newest in living? Not an elevator for your Car garage, like someone I heard off, but getting it easy to move suitcases u...

Views: 602 Replies: 12

Last Post: Mar 23, 2013 9:34pm
by Lynn L Perkins

James Appelberg

$25,000 Reward by Sanibel Police: "To catch a Thief"

NBC News (NBC-2)had a lead story from Sanibel Island today Jan 15th with a news reporter and cameraman showing a beautiful sunny morning on the Island beach. They featured several units facing the beach and some door locks close up, not damaged, just left open! The...

Views: 487 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 15, 2013 6:53am
by Hugh McGowan

Lynn L Perkins

Annual Meeting

Dear Owners: The 2013 annual meeting is coming up on April 23, I hope that we will have more than a few owners who will take the time to come and participate. I read all of the minutes of the owner's coffee and note the frequent comments over and above the dust...

Views: 320 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 9, 2013 10:37am
by George C. Earl

Donna

Posted a trade request on the wish list: want week 20 have 23 or 24 to trade

Recently filled our a formal request on the wish list but thought I would post here as well. Due to work obligations, I need to vacation during week 20 or even 21. I have G205 during weeks 23 or 24 that I can trade. Thought of vacationing elsewhere but after looking...

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Last Post: Mar 2, 2013 12:11pm
by Donna