Information for Owners

Transfer of Ownership

Transfer of Ownership takes place within two (2) weeks of receipt of the correct paperwork and payment. Once this is done, your Transfer of Ownership confirmation will be sent to you by e-mail, fax or letter. This is the official document recording you as the new legal owner of the pertinent unit/week and provides you with your contract number and other important information.

Share Certificate

The Share Certificates is issued based on the information received on the Transfer of Ownership request form. Therefore, it is important to write clearly on the Transfer of Ownership form to avoid misinterpretations. Your new Share Certificate takes about two (2) months to process. At that time, we can either send it to you by registered mail or keep it safely here for you to pick it up personally during your next visit. Upon receipt of your Transfer of Ownership confirmation, please let us know which option you prefer. If you chose to receive your share certificate by registered mail, please let us know if you have not received it within 3 months. The tracking period expires after 6 months of mailing date.

Room Renovation

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club has completed its room renovation project for the A, B, C, F and D* units (Thursday and Friday) on August 25, 2011. As anticipated by the Board of Directors, following the end of this 433-units renovation, we would evaluate the renovation of our 16 Ocean Front E and D units. These units were renovated in 2005 but were not done as extensive as the ABC & F units. After much planning and taking into account the various pending projects to be completed on the property, it was decided that the bulk of these pending projects would be completed by next year 2012. This would include the renovation of the Ocean Front suites.  We anticipate starting in May 2012 with a completion date by December 2012.

The exact dates or timeshare weeks have been set. Owners should know what to expect especially those that have weeks that fall between May and December next year. Owners should not make travel plans for those dates before contacting the resort. The ones that have their e-mail address listed with us already received an e-mail with 3 options. The same options as we did for the last 3 plus years of room renovations will be offered:  1. Deposit your week with Interval International, 2: Request an Entitlement Certificate. 3: Accept a relocation to a different room or week based on availability.

Besides the completion of the 433 unit room renovation project, we also completed the renovation of our main lobby. The main lobby looks spectacular and the new set up will give our guests a great sense of arrival. At this moment construction has started on the long awaited Casino project. Below is a summary of the pending projects with their estimated timelines:

Project    Scope of Work                                                                                                           Place/Location                                                         Time Schedule

1.               Replacement of Rooftop                                                                                          Guest Buildings                                                        November 2011 - March 2012

2.               Repair & Coating Exterior Building                                                                         East side breezeways & Elevator landings        February 2012 - April 2012

3*              Repair & Coating Exterior Building, Balcony railings replacement,                 Guest Buildings                                                       March 2012 - November 2012

                 Ground floor units Store front replacement

4.             Construction of new Parking Lot                                                                             South side of Guest Buildings                               March 2012 - May 2012

5              Ocean Front Suites renovation, renovation of enclosed corridors'                   South side & corridor                                                May 2012 - October 2012

                                                                                                                                                          North side & corridor                                                August 2012 - December 2012

6.              Construction of new Parking Lot                                                                               North side of Guest Buildings                              March 2013 - May 2013

*Project # 3 will be done by phase (similar to the room renovation) and will require relocation of ground floor units.

 

 

The 3 year renovation project was managed successfully while operation continued with all services and amenities and a high guest satisfaction was maintained. The intention is to accomplish the same with these pending projects with the cooperation of the owners.

Membership card

First-time owners are requested to kindly pass by the Member Relations Department located in the Members Lounge to pick up owner's photo identification card. Our office hours are from Monday through Saturday, 9:15 am - 4:00 pm. Please present a valid government identification (driver's license or passport) to request a membership card. The Owner ID card is issued only once and for only one contract. It is valid year-round to identify you as an owner and entitle you to discounts at bars and restaurants on property.

Resort Attire

Resort Attire ranges from beachwear and casual to elegant casual, depending on the place and the occasion. We request that shirts and cover-ups be worn over bathing suits in the lobby area and the Members Lounge. For your own safety, footwear is also required. To help maintain the Resort ambience after sunset, we suggest that gentlemen wear slacks and shirts with collars and ladies wear skirts, dresses or pant suits. Please feel free to look your best while enjoying our dining and Resort facilities.

Resort Access Wristband

As a member you are entitled to year round usage of the Resort facilities, which are limited to the Health Club, Pool, Jacuzzi, pool deck umbrellas and lounge chairs and beach lounge chairs only. Members that are not staying with us are not allowed to use the BBQ grills and/or laundry. All registered guests and/or visiting members must wear a wristband while on property. No exceptions! Please present your valid membership card at the Members Relations Department during office hours and/or at the Front Desk after office hours to request a wristband. Wristbands are issued based on maximum occupancy and only to members listed on the contract. Pool towels are not provided to owners not staying at La Cabana BRC.

Owner's Meeting

The Weekly Owners' Meetings take place every Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Conference Room located on the second floor of the main building of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club. Owners are treated to a complimentary Continental Breakfast Buffet and can participate in the raffle to win fabulous prizes while being updated on latest developments at the resort and on-island.

Annual General Meeting

Every July, owners will receive convocation material with financial information and a proxy to vote on the next year's budget (Maintenance Fee). Owner's who have an e-mail address listed with us will receive the convocation material via electronic mail. The General Meeting takes place in September. Invoices for the upcoming maintenance fees are mailed out in October and are due December 15 of that same year. It is imperative that you as an owner make use of your right to vote by sending in your proxy voting form either online or by mail or fax. If you happen to be on property on the day of the meeting, you can register to attend and vote on the same day as well.

Operational Fee

Maintenance Fees are the Operational Fees of the Resort and are due on December 15 of the year prior to usage. For example, the 2011 maintenance fee is due on December 15, 2010. If by November you have not received your bill, please contact our Maintenance Fee Department or visit our website to make sure your payment is sent in on-time. Non-receipt of an invoice is not a valid reason for non-payment. All payments received after the due date automatically incur a late fee of 25%. Maintenance Fees are non-refundable.

Change of Address

Remember to notify the Member Relations Department of your Address Change, telephone number and e-mail address. To continue sending you important correspondence and updates, we need your correct information. Our preferred method of communication is by e-mail.

Members Lounge

The Members Lounge is available to all members of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club. It is located on the second floor of the main building and is a place where you can watch TV, read a book, drink a complementary cup of tea or coffee, or play cards, backgammon or draughts. However, we request that you keep the noise level at a minimum as we have offices in the same area, and that you keep the coffee area clean. It is strictly forbidden to eat or sleep in the Members Lounge. The Members Lounge is open from Monday through Saturday, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Interval International

Should you wish to enroll yourself with the exchange company, Interval International, please contact them directly at 1-800-843-8843 or 305-666-1884, or visit their website www.intervalworld.com.
Please advise them of your contract number, unit and week number and specifically inform them that you purchased through a re-sale. Enrollment is at your own discretion.

Our Website

www.lacabanabrc.com To access password-restricted areas on our website, fill in the form to request access and send it to members@lacabanabrc.com