From DVC's perspective, both views require the same amount of points. At one time you could not even choose boardwalk vs. pool/garden view. Not saying I agree with them, but that's why they are saying that.
Thanks Sandi. I will definitely not be buying this. No way am I handing them this flexibility. They've proven in the past that they can't help themselves even when they don't have the contractual flexibility.
I still think they will eventually introduce tiered benefits. Could be 150/300/500 or whatever. Grandfathered contracts will only qualify someone for the first level.
To answer the original question, yes, modifying back to a 1BR would use the holding points as long as you selected the contract(s) with holding points.
Yes, I plan on winning this time. If you want to know who the winner is, the official rules should tell you how to obtain that information. But don't bother for this sweepstakes, because it will be me.
I'm betting I could stalk and waitlist my way to a week reservation for nearly any week of the year for a 1 BR at Beach Club if I had 7 months to piece it together.