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St. John Forum: Prepay by check at Gallows Point


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   Winston-Salem, NC
   Joined: Nov 2004
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Posted on: 8:11 am,March 23, 2005
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I talked to the property manager yesterday and he said I need to send the balance of my stay to him by check BEFORE I go!??! I have read a lot of good things about Gallows Point, therefore, I am not really worried. However, I do not like giving anyone my money before I get something in return.

Do I have anything to be worried about?

Thanks (I guess I am a little apprehensive because this is my honeymoon...I would hate for something really bad to happen)

David


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   Chicago
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Posted on: 8:29 am,March 23, 2005
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Hi Dave~ We have a room booked for one night next month and we had to pay for it in full upfront. Two weeks later we received a welcome letter and receipt in the mail. I believe this is standard. Have a wonderful time!


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   New York, NY
   Joined: Feb 2005
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Posted on: 8:42 am,March 23, 2005
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Consider paying with a credit card. That way, you have some recourse should the place unexpectedly shut down for some reason (fire, flood, etc). I would think that to be fair given the prepayment requirement.


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   Monmouth County, NJ
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Posted on: 5:43 pm,March 23, 2005
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Don't worry... we too made a reservation with Suite St. John for a unit at Gallows Point. They allowed us to use a credit card for the initial deposit, but required a check for the entire balance one month prior to our arrival date.

Booking through Gallows Point directly, I believe you may use a credit card for the entire amount...

I would not worry about this... Suite St. John has an excellent reputation!


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   Monmouth County, NJ
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LisaBee
Posted on: 5:43 pm,March 23, 2005
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Dave, we too are staying at Gallows (leave tomorrow morning)!!!! When booking through Suite St. John, you can pay deposit with a credit card, but the balance which is due a month prior to your reservation is due in the form of a check. When booking through Gallows directly, you can pay the entire thing by credit card.

I wouldn't worry at all! We also got the receipt in the mail... Suite St. John has an excellent record... I've read many reviews about them and they're all glowing!


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   Indianapolis
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Kimbo812
Posted on: 6:39 pm,March 23, 2005
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I just booked our stay at Gallows Point today for July. However, we booked directly with Gallows Point. We're staying 8 nights....paid a 3 night deposit with a credit card.

Have fun on your honeymoon!


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   Potomac, MD
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Posted on: 8:59 pm,March 23, 2005
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Can anyone tell me if noise from construction has become a problem at Gallows?


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   Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted on: 11:23 pm,March 23, 2005
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THanks for all the replies. We are leaving for St. John on April 3rd. We cannot wait!

I think I am going to get a certified check at the bank and have the check sent certified mail. I would like to leave as much of a paper trail as possible. Gallows Point has a shining reputation, but I never like paying for something before I get to enjoy it.

THanks

Dave


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