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  1. tourproto

    Redweek asking for MORE info in order to list a timeshare rental

    I have used Redweek for several years to list my timeshare weeks that my wife and I cannot use. It has been pleasantly profitable, renting weeks for well more than the MFs. As recently as last year, all they needed to verify my rental was a screenshot from the Vistana website, and an email...
  2. T

    7/1-7/8 Tropic Sun Towers -Ormond Beach, FL

    1 Bedroom Condo The one-bedroom units at Tropic Sun Towers feature a queen-sized bed and a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living area. Enjoy cooking your favorite meals in the comfort of your condo with major appliances and essentials in the unit’s fully-equipped kitchen. Watch your favorite...
  3. T

    Renting week

    I have been attempting to rent my timeshare and have had no success. Wondering if anyone has any input. I am way below in price than any redweek. Its not a preferred week but a good week (last full week before schools start back up). Any suggestions would be welcomed!
  4. C

    Rental Agreement Terms In Event of Resort Cancellation

    I've successfully rented timeshares through TUG on multiple occasions (thank you!) and I'm considering a trip to Hawaii this year. In prior rental agreements the owner has always said that if the resort cancels the reservation that my entire payment would be refunded. In the rental agreement I'm...
  5. S

    Looking for one week Mar. 10, 11 or 12

    Looking for a one week vacation rental in Florida, México, or other tropical destination that sleeps 4-5. Thank you.
  6. B

    Wyndham Margaritaville - Rio Mar: Feb 20 - Feb 23

    Any Wyndham owners with extra points they're looking to rent out? Interested in staying at the Margaritaville - Rio Mar in Puerto Rico from Feb 20 - Feb 23. 1BR would be great.
  7. L

    Is renting an exchange allowed?

    Hello, I am looking at renting a week on Redweek, and responded to an unverified ad. I got a quick response saying he would send me the contract. I then emailed him yesterday and asked him a few questions….is this an exchange or your annual week? Has he rented this timeshare out before? If so...
  8. Art4th

    Bluegreen points rental

    Is there anyone who has points available to rent for a stay at Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City? I'm looking for two nights...February 10-12, 2023. Any size unit is fine. I don't always check the forum, so please email me at: astuarts1957(at)yahoo(dot)com. Thanks, Art
  9. C

    Best Resorts to Optimize Value of Points

    I won't be using my points in 2023 or 2024 and looking to book rooms at resorts where I can optimize my rental income. Which rooms, views, resorts, and dates tend to provide the best Return on Investment (ROI) per Point?
  10. JudyS

    RENTED - Sheraton Vistana (Orlando), 1bdrm sleeps four, Thanksgiving, 7 nights check-in 11/21

    I have already reserved a one-bedroom villa for Thanksgiving week at the original Sheraton Vistana Resort, close to Disney World! The dates are Sunday, November 21 through Sunday, November 28th. The price is $700. This is a standalone suite, not part of a lock-out. It is in the Cascades...
  11. I

    When to post HGVC Las Vegas rental wish list ad?

    Hello world! (First to start a thread.) I am considering purchasing one of the HGVC Las Vegas resorts because the annual maintenance cost is usually cheaper (I am primarily looking for points!) and I like to look around CES. I will look for the historical rental price, but I am not sure when...
  12. F

    Grand residence club Lake Tahoe studio - 13-20 august. 800 usd.

    Hello due to a last minute change I am not able to use my grand residence club week. Happy to tenti it out to a fellow tugg rather than have it rented by Marriott at a much higher price. Let me know if interested.
  13. W

    Verifying a vistana reservation purchased on ebay (Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas)

    Hi All, I recently purchased a timeshare on ebay for a 1 week rental @ Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas(Vistana Property). Payment was fully submitted via ebay and the seller was prompt in his response. He asked for my name and later said that he has changed the reservation to my name...
  14. JudyS

    Christmas Mt Village, Wisconsin Dells, 6/26 - 7/3 2-bdrm Cottage

    Enjoy a summer week in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells in a Cottage. I have already reserved the week of Saturday, June 26, 2021, with check-out Saturday, July 3, 2021. I am asking $595 for the week, with no other required charges. The housekeeping fee has been paid. Parking and Wi-Fi are free...
  15. M

    New Owner Looking to Purchase

    I’m interested in purchasing timeshare points as a means to rent days/weeks as a side income. I’m familiar with Wyndham and done a lot of research on their properties and ownership. Recently, I was told about an owner who owns through RCI. She said that she doesn’t have to pay monthly...
  16. L

    Hollywood Beach Tower May 1 - May 8 (7 nights) $650 1 Bedroom

    last minute rental special from owner Hollywood Beach Florida - 1 bedroom & bath - Hollywood Beach Tower - king size bed - ocean front location: right on the broadwalk and beach check website for amenities and pictures www.hollywoodbeachtower.com/resort-amenities/ check in Saturday May 1 and...
  17. W

    phone calls to rent points.....most likely a scam, don't be a victim

    FYI....received call from VPR with the "we will rent out your last call from RCI" they even gave a very convincing website (link removed) and Ryan even gave his phone number of 689-208-2227.....when reviewing the website it was pretty clear it was fake. google style random ads and only 2 blog...
  18. JudyS

    Orlando for Christmas: 1Bdrm at the Sheraton Vistana, Dec 20 -27

    Enjoy Christmas week in a One-Bedroom Villa at the Sheraton Vistana Resort, just minutes away from Disney World! I have already reserved a one-bedroom villa for Friday, December 20, 2019 to Friday, December 27, 2019. I am asking $700 for the week, with no other charges. I also have the same...
  19. way2slow

    Question about Bonnet Creek rental

    Hi! There are a couple of Bonnet Creek rentals on Ebay that I'm interested in for late December. My problem is that I'm only 99% sure that I will have that time off due to a project at work that may or may not be completed by then. I don't own a timeshare so I'm not sure what the rules are...
  20. M

    Renting my Timeshare week?

    I have a week to rent in Daytona in August and have never rented before, so I have a few questions. What is the best site to post it for rent? Tug, Redweek, VBRO, AirBnB Should I have a contract for them to sign? Is there a good one to use? How should I have them pay to protect myself...
  21. JudyS

    Two-Bedroom Cottage@ Christmas Mnt Village, June 22 - 29, Sleeps up to six. Pools, Golf, free canoes

    Enjoy a summer week in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells in a Cottage! All units have recently undergone an extensive renovation. The resort has an indoor pool, multiple outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis, free mini-golf, and bikes and canoes that can be borrowed at no charge. Golf is available...
  22. JudyS

    Myrtle Beach! June 29 - July 6 at Sheraton Broadway Plantation, 1 Bdrm sleeps 4, Kitchen!

    Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach at the Sheraton Broadway Plantation! I have a one-bedroom, sleeps four suite available for seven nights, checking in Saturday, June 29 and checking out Saturday, July 6. This sleeps four, and my asking price is $695. This one-bedroom suite has a compact kitchen...
  23. tclardy

    New to Tug and Need Advice

    Good morning, everyone. I have been a timeshare owner since 2004 and recently widowed. My portfolio is busting at the seams and I would like to utilize my ownership as rentals to help pay maintenance fees. I own weeks, points and everything in between lol with Marriott, Starwood and Westgate...
  24. J

    I am developing a new rental platform, what features would owners want to see?

    Good Morning! I am developing a new rental platform, we will be live in 60-70 days. In development, we have an owner centric platform that charges ZERO fees to the owner, all you'd have to do is tell us how much you want for a week and we have been developing a dynamic pricing model to mark up...
  25. JudyS

    2Bdrm @ Christmas Mnt Village, 4/20-4/27, $395/wk OBO, no other fees!

    Enjoy Easter week in the Wisconsin Dells in a Cottage suite! All units have recently undergone an extensive renovation. The resort has an indoor pool, bikes and canoes that can be borrowed at no charge, and more! I have already reserved the week of Saturday, April 20, with check-out Saturday...
  26. O

    Hyatt Club Use Rental?

    Hi, any advice on renting my timeshare week that was acquired during Hyatt's Club Use period? I called them and was told this is a no no. So they won't issue a guest certificate or confirm the rental in my (potential) renter's name. And I'm not sure what they'd do when the renter showed up. Does...
  27. H

    Is this a scam company

    Am looking to exit my timeshare contract and ran across this company, vacation ownership consultants on Facebook. Does anyone have knowledge or experience in dealing with them. Are the legitimate?
  28. G

    So you can Rent your regular week, but not an exchange week?

    So, If I am reading the forum correctly; most resorts will let you book your regular time (week for example), and rent that time out directly. Correct? But, If I book a week and deposit it for exchange, then I cannot rent out what I exchanged for. Correct? Lastly, then if I get the exchange...
  29. J

    Reserving and then renting weeks to pay fees

    I am a Presidential level VC owner and some years I am unable to use the points for our vacations. I would like to reserve several weeks (13 months in advance to get the best availability) and then rent those weeks using VacationCandy or VRBO. This seems very risky since there is no guarantee...
  30. JudyS

    Sheraton Vistana in Orlando, Saturday Dec 22 - Dec 29; 1-bedroom sleeps 4; $700

    Christmas at the beautiful Sheraton Vistana Resort! I have already reserved the week of Saturday, December 22, 2018 to Saturday, December 29, 2018. For various reasons, I didn't get around to listing my weeks until very late this year. I also have Sunday, December 23 to Sunday, December 30 at...
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