Can't speak for all timeshares but since this was once a point of discussion at the Towers, I can see why it isn't feasible there and possibly many other timeshares as well, much as personally speaking, I'd like it to be a reality.
The same old questions apply:
Who (as in who would take care of them and keep them clean?);
Where (as in where would they be located?) - balconies too small and the potential for fire damage would be a major consideration, particularly in some of the older wood constructed properties, and the logistics of them being outside and the potential for a mess on the grounds is real not to mention the possibility of food spillage, leakage etc., on the flooring and in the elevators when transporting the foods to be prepared;
Why (as in why subject the property and owners to the potential damage that might occur) when so many would far prefer to eat out in the first place and let someone else do the cooking.
We have a BBQ grill on our porch, directly adjacent to the kitchen in our home and I grill ALL the time - I'd rather lose my kitchen range than my Weber - but I have to admit, sometimes things drip on the floor or on the grill side counters and messes do happen but the kitchen is right there and I'm easily able to take care of anything that goes wrong. Sadly, guests aren't always as conscientious about their rented timeshares as they are their own homes.
Personally speaking, I'd love to be able to BBQ at the Towers but I can easily see why it isn't feasible there and possibly in other timeshare locations as well.
BSV is a very different situation since each unit does have its own lovely open air atrium area with, as I recall, a gravel based floor, and the unit inhabitants would certainly clean up after themselves. But in the event they didn't, the management would easily be able to assess a fee for this service if necessary, and for any damage done, if such was the case.
It makes perfect sense to me when you consider all the 'what ifs' that might occur. Doesn't mean I wouldn't like to have the grilling option, but I understand why the Towers doesn't offer it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
