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  1. andrewjjtimeshare

    Marriott Frenchman Cove

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2027 Usage: Annual - Free Closing Unit Info: Float Unit: 2 Bedroom 2 bath, sleeps 8, Ocean Side, Full Kitchen Week info: Float week: 36-44 Silver Season Maintenance fees & Taxes: $2,899.21 – Due Yearly January 1st Ownership: Perpetual Deed (Week#38 Unit#0311)...
  2. andrewjjtimeshare

    Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2027 – Free Closing Usage Annual Unit Info: Float Unit: 1 bed 2 bath, sleeps 4, Full Kitchen Week info: Float Week# 24-38 Gold Season Maintenance fees & Taxes: $2,012.07 – Due Annually January 1st Ownership: Perpetual Deed (Week#38 Unit#7221) Sellers paying all...
  3. andrewjjtimeshare

    Marriott's Shadow Ridge Villages Annual 2 bed Gold

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2026 - Free Closing & Usage Usage Annual Float Unit: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Sleeps 6-8, Full Kitchen Float Week# 22-27 & 36-49 Gold Season Maintenance fees & Taxes: $2,228.00 – Due Annually January 1st Sellers are covering all closing and transfer fees
  4. andrewjjtimeshare

    Marriott Desert Spring Villas II Annual 2 bed Lock Off White Week

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2026 - Free Closing & Usage Usage: Annual Float Unit 2 bed 2 bath, sleeps 8-10, Lock Off, Full Kitchen Float Week# 22-27 & 36-49 White Season Maintenance fees & Taxes: $1,950.04 – Due Annually January 1st Sellers are covering all closing and transfer fees. 76465
  5. L

    How do I change the email on rental?

    Hello, we are renting a week at a Marriott timeshare through Redweek, verified and protected, and I was just sent the confirmation however, although the name and address is changed, the email is still under the owner, and I would like to have it changed so we can add our bonvoy number. I thought...
  6. L

    Renting through TUGBBS

    Hello! I’m looking at rentals on Redweek and TUGBBS, however when I read the avoiding scam rental info on TUGBBS, it says to not pay via a third party, but to rent directly from an owner. However, there are several rentals in my time period but they say “This is a private timeshare rental by an...
  7. L

    Building to request for more than one unit when bringing grown children and families

    Hello! We will be heading to NCV soon with our kids…oldest is married with three under 3 years old, and they will have their own villa. Our other 2 will be in a villa with us. We usually stay in 3600 or 2400, however, now with the grandkids, I know the littles will have most fun down by the kid...
  8. L

    Why is there this new charge listed for NCV [exchanges]?

    Hello! This is me trying to exchange my NCV to a different week NCV…why is there this charge???
  9. W

    2 bedroom Marriott Palm Springs

    2 bedroom 2 bathroom Marriott Desert Springs Villas I May 31 to June 7 7 nights $800 sleep 8 1 king, 2 queens and sofa bed Full Kitchen WD in unit no resort fee free parking free wifi kids club access to all on site amenities and more
  10. Mroze

    Marriott Promotion PAST-DUE

    Just logged into my Marriott Abound site and this popped up.
  11. D

    Marriott Asia Pacific Points (Specifically Asia Pacific)

    Hello, Can anyone please give me any information about using Marriott Asia Pacific Points in Interval International? My question is Specifically about Asia Pacific points not normal Bonvoy points. I have heard that for exchanges with Interval, taken at short notice there is a discounted price...
  12. R

    Seeking Marriott Purchase Advice

    New to timeshare purchase, but have been learning lots on TUG! I'm asking your guidance in making a well informed investment : ) I've been renting mostly Marriott OceanWatch averaging $1,000/week during shoulder season (March/late August). My actual rental rates have varied from $800-2,000...
  13. C

    Marriott's Desert Springs villas I or II December 26-31. Need a 2BR unit

    Marriott's Desert Springs villas I or II December 26-31. Need a 2BR unit
  14. L

    How do the Marriott occupy usage options work?

    Hello! I have a Marriott gold week I haven’t yet gotten a date to occupy for 2026. When booking on the Marriott Vacation Club site, I always just use the occupy week option. However, I see there are other options, which I have never considered. How do the II owner deposit and II Marriotts...
  15. C

    Marriott's Summit Watch 2BR November 21-22, 2025 (just one single night)

    Hi, are there any Marriott Points Owners that can book me a 2-Bedroom unit for 1-Night at Marriott's Summit Watch Resort (November 21-22, 2025) Thanks for your assistance
  16. R

    Best phone number for Marriott vacation week reservations 13 month advance for deeded weeks

    I have 4 different phone numbers for Reservations. Can anyone provide insight on the best one to call to reserve deeded weeks. Can't reserve 13mo advance on line so we have to call in. They all seem to have extensive phone tree triage so would like to start at the optimal place since I am...
  17. C

    Marriott Lahaina/Napili 2BR OCT 18-25

    Looking for a last minute 2BR unit available for rent at Marriott Lahaina/Napili 2BR OCT 18-25
  18. B

    II Exchange Request Fee - Can Resorts Be Added to Original Request?

    When placing an II Exchange Request I see that $239 is charged at the time of the request and that charge would be refunded if II can't match the request. Can I add Resorts to that Request or do I need to place a second request? Would I be charged another $239 in either of those scenarios...
  19. T

    New Member to MVC: How do I get started?

    Hey TUGgers, I went through the sales pitch at Marriott Grand Chateau 2 days ago, and I gave them the 10% payment to keep the deal on the line, and I have another 10 days to go. I then started researching about this timeshare and learnt about RedWeek, and other timeshare resale websites. I'm...
  20. M

    Airlines & Hotels using AI for assigning rooms, dynamic pricing of flights, deciding upgrades, Hertz using AI scanners to assess damage etc

    Per this WaPo article, Marriott is now using AI to assign rooms & to decide which loyalty members get upgrades... DL is using AI to dynamically price 20% of flights in US this year, up from 3% last year... Hertz using AI scanners to assess damage: lots of folks were very upset re this. Thoughts...
  21. L

    Let’s talk the positives at Marriott Vacation Clubs!

    I thought it would be nice to talk about the improvements we have seen at Marriott Vacation Club properties…especially where one owns. I know it’s easy to point out the negatives, but I think it’s good to acknowledge the positives. It’s easy to take things for granted.😘 As for me, we own at NCV...
  22. DanH

    Marriott VC members & Interval Trades to Hyatt & Welk Properties w/o exchange fees?

    We attended an owner's presentation this week. We own property and a small number of points and can exchange via interval to Marriott club properties, including Westin and Sheratons w/o extra fees - well, we pay it in our annual fee. We were TOLD THIS WEEK that we can also trade for Hyatt...
  23. S

    [Pending] Marriott's Willow Ridge platinum 2BR/2BA - EOY even

    Resort has lockoffs and dedicated 2BR units. First use is 2026. Reserve now for 2026 use or trade. Maintenance fees are $840, paid through 2025.
  24. md8287

    RedWeek canceled rental

    I am/was a strong believer in RedWeek but just had a bad experience with them cancelling my rental. I own several timeshare and will rent direct or through RedWeek. I have a rental for April 20th at Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. RedWeek got me a renter, I confirmed and did all my steps, RedWeek...
  25. O

    MARRIOTT KOOLINA 2BR FEB 22-FEB 28

    MARRIOTT KOOLINA 2BR FEB 22-FEB 28
  26. F

    Marriott Week - Florida Club - BeachPlace

    I currently have a 2BR platinum in BeachPlace. I can convert the 2BR to a 1BR for one week and a studio for one week. Essentially changing my one week 2BR to two separate weeks in a studio and a 1BR. They call it a lock off and charge $95 to process the lock off. That allows me to trade or do...
  27. C

    Help Needed: Marriott removing transferred points from Account

    Help Requested if this has happened to anyone else and also FYI for anyone renting / transferring points. Marriott cancelled a vacation and took points away from our account without authorization from us. Backstory, we rented points from another owner in October, 2024. These points were...
  28. J

    2 Units in Marriott's Cypress Harbour - Orlando, Fl , special season 1-17, 51-52

    Marriott's Cypress Harbour - Orlando, Fl Amazing resort with great location near Sea World 2 Units available Unit: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 8, full kitchen Special Season (weeks 1-17, 51-52) Maintenance Fee: 2025 has to be paid by buyer : $1,805.71 for each unit, due date 2025-01-16 Usage...
  29. L

    Which building to request for a low floor KoOlina Mountain View?

    Hello! I posted on a previous long thread, but just thought I’d start a new thread. We received a response from the prearrival team about our high floor request for our upcoming 2 Bedroom Mountain View interval exchange at KoOlina coming up soon. Their response Although your request is notated...
  30. T

    Selling/exiting Marriott VC timeshare

    I have a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare that my wife and I purchased in 2008. We have decided that we really do not use it much any longer and the fees have gotten too costly for us. We would like to get something for it and not just deed it back to Marriott. In 2008 we bought a week and, I...
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