[2015] Redweek dead

[NTP66]

Can anyone join Red Week?

Yes, and you can browse for free. However, it costs $15 to join and see the details of ads/contact sellers and buyers. It's a minimal fee, IMO.

Ironically enough, since I replied to this I've received two inquiries about my rental unit.

 

[ronparise]

I agree with NTP66, however I might say I seem to get most responses within about 45-60 days. This year I posted early for a March rental (Nov) and no inquiries yet...I am guessing by end of January I should have it rented...we will see.

Most of what I do is last minute as well, I think folks would rather deal with a major well established company first (like Marriott) . If not them then maybe the established rental sites like VRBO or airbandb. Redweek would work if more folks knew about the site and it timeshares had a better reputation. They would never think of going to some guys website or craigslist ad to rent a timeshare, especially if they sense he is working out of his spare bedroom> The only reason to take the risk of renting a timeshare or dealing with someone like me is if everything else is booked.. Its either take the risk or stay home. So Im the last guy they call

 

[pedro47]

Yes, and you can browse for free. However, it costs $15 to join and see the details of ads/contact sellers and buyers. It's a minimal fee, IMO.

Ironically enough, since I replied to this I've received two inquiries about my rental unit.

Thanks for the sharing the information.

Thanks, I have a big problem; I going to need five (5) timeshare units for Hawaii (main island) + they must be two(2) bedroom units) for the last week in June 2016 or the first week in July 2016. Big Family Celebration. Will this be hard to secure ?

Thanks for any suggestion.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

Thanks for the sharing the information.

Thanks, I have a big problem; I going to need five (5) timeshare units for Hawaii (main island) + they must be two(2) bedroom units) for the last week in June 2016 or the first week in July 2016. Big Family Celebration. Will this be hard to secure ?

Thanks for any suggestion.

I believe it will be very hard to secure at this point. I think you should have tried back in June of 2015.



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[tschwa2]

Thanks for the sharing the information.

Thanks, I have a big problem; I going to need five (5) timeshare units for Hawaii (main island) + they must be two(2) bedroom units) for the last week in June 2016 or the first week in July 2016. Big Family Celebration. Will this be hard to secure ?

Thanks for any suggestion.

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. If you wanted one unit and were open to multiple islands with an 8 week span (even summer or whale season) it's a buyers market. If you need multiple 2 br units and have only a 2 week time span and want a specific island only, it will be much more difficult. In addition in terms of airfare you will want to get the dates nailed down in the next month or two.

 

[pedro47]

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. If you wanted one unit and were open to multiple islands with an 8 week span (even summer or whale season) it's a buyers market. If you need multiple 2 br units and have only a 2 week time span and want a specific island only, it will be much more difficult. In addition in terms of airfare you will want to get the dates nailed down in the next month or two.

I am going to try to exchange my week 16 (2 bedroom units) at the Manor Club for one week. My son & daughter-in-law are school teachers and summer months; are the best time for vacation. My grand son is going to finish The University of Virginia in June 2016, a math major in four (4) years and my grand daughter will be finishing high school in early June 2016.

Plus in 2017,if I am still kicking; I will be celebrating fifty (50) years of a wonderful marriage to my college sweet heart.

I know that I am going to spend some money; if we go to the Big Island. Our plans can change.

 

[Ron98GT]

more competitive market with airbnb, vrbo, homeaway, etc.

I took my first Uber ride yesterday, excellent service and the smart phone app is outstanding. Does Redweek have an App?


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I didn't know TS's were available on VRBO. I just checked VRBO for Marriott's on Maui and Aruba. Not only were they available, but the cost per nite seemed to be more than what Marriott wants for the same comparable units. I don't know if Redweek is as costly.

After seeing these rental prices again, I'm sure glad/happy that I have my Marriott weeks to trade, rather than renting: Ouch.

 

[pedro47]

I didn't know TS's were available on VRBO. I just checked VRBO for Marriott's on Maui and Aruba. Not only were they available, but the cost per nite seemed to be more than what Marriott wants for the same comparable units. I don't know if Redweek is as costly.

After seeing these rental prices again, I'm sure glad/happy that I have my Marriott weeks to trade, rather than renting: Ouch.

What is VRBO ?

 

[csxjohn]

https://www.vrbo.com/

 

[pedro47]

https://www.vrbo.com/

Thanks for the web address and information.

 

[NTP66]

Edit: Deleted... missed the part about it being main island and not Maui.

 

[ronparise]

Thanks for the sharing the information.

Thanks, I have a big problem; I going to need five (5) timeshare units for Hawaii (main island) + they must be two(2) bedroom units) for the last week in June 2016 or the first week in July 2016. Big Family Celebration. Will this be hard to secure ?

Thanks for any suggestion.

Which island is the main island?

 

[pedro47]

Which island is the main island?

I think we are looking at Hawaii? My brother-in-law is a retired E-9 and he is helping me to planning this trip.

 

[Wally3433]

It's the $15 fee. Period. End of story. Millennialis know that anything that's worth a try on the internet should be free. If not, they consider it a scam. Fee up front business models are dead on the Internet.

 

[Theousaf]

I have a Redweek listing trying to rent out my unit. While Redweek has been very productive for me in the past, I'm getting little interest this time. It is a prime week in a prime location, and my listing is priced the cheapest. It's not just me - I don't see hardly any listings changed to "Rented" status. And there is much more rental inventory available on Redweek it seems (at least for my resort) - many weeks available but nothing getting rented out.

Has Redweek lost is effectiveness for others folks as well? Are you finding other rental marketplaces to be more productive?

I had success renting out two units on Redweek in Aruba however, once it was rented, I changed it on Redweek and it disappeared from 'active' rentals unlike years past when it would appear as 'rented'. So this might just be a change in how Redweek handles rentals versus an indicator of units sold.

 

[ronparise]

I think we are looking at Honolulu? My brother-in-law is a retired E-9 and he is helping me to planning this trip.

FYI there is no availability at either of the Wyndham resorts for your dates in Honolulu

there is at some of their other resorts

 

[pedro47]

FYI there is no availability at either of the Wyndham resorts for your dates in Honolulu

there is at some of their other resorts

Thanks for your assistance.

 

[tschwa2]

I had success renting out two units on Redweek in Aruba however, once it was rented, I changed it on Redweek and it disappeared from 'active' rentals unlike years past when it would appear as 'rented'. So this might just be a change in how Redweek handles rentals versus an indicator of units sold.

I don't use Redweek very often but if I do and I have leftover time left on the ad, I just change it over to the next year and let it sit as a very early offered rental for the following year until it expires. I don't change it to rented status.

 

[Quilter]

Redweek should put some billboards on 95, 77, 75, etc. The traffic each school break would be a terrific source of families who travel.

 

[akp]

I've had great results on Redweek in the past but like the OP, I've had a very slow time lately.

 

[DeniseM]

Main Island = Oahu

Main airport, seat of Govt., largest population (more than the rest of the islands all put together) Waikiki, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor.

Big Island = The Island of Hawaii

The largest island (larger than all the other islands put together.) Has the only active volcano, lots to see, and lots of driving to see it.

 

[suenmike32]

In the past, whenever I've rented my units via ads on Redweek, (7 weeks total), virtually all but one have rented within 2 weeks. Redweek has been great for me. I don't mind the $15.00 membership fee and I feel that the $25.00 ad costs pay for themselves.
What I found to be disappointing...is what Theousaf said "about the ads disappearing once you notified them that it was rented"
If the "rented" notification stayed on (like it used to), potential renters/rentees could see the value in pricing units sensibly. In other words "what price point is renting and what's not"
Again though....with everything that's going on at this time of the year....there may be other things pre-occupying peoples mind's.
I think it's "slow" not dead.
JMHO
Mike

 

[thinze3]

It is definitely much slower this year in getting inquiries from Redweek. I have built a small following through the years and actually rent most of the time now to brokers. I email them each year to tell them what, if anything, I have available.

I just rented my March '16 BeachPlace through a broker on Christmas day. I gave up a about $200, but it is more secure dealing with a company you know and have dealt with before.


I too miss the old 'rented' notices on Redweek, but I understand why they removed it. Some owners, adjusted the rental price before marking it as 'rented'. For instance, asking $2500, rented for $2300, price changed to $2700 before marking it as rented.

 

[buzglyd]

I've had good luck with Redweek.

One thing I do is offer my renters Right of First Refusal for the following year.

I contact them first before I place the next year's ad and ask them if they want it again. So far, I've gotten yes answers.

 

[jetguy]

It is definitely much slower this year in getting inquiries from Redweek. I have built a small following through the years and actually rent most of the time now to brokers. I email them each year to tell them what, if anything, I have available.

I just rented my March '16 BeachPlace through a broker on Christmas day. I gave up a about $200, but it is more secure dealing with a company you know and have dealt with before.


I too miss the old 'rented' notices on Redweek, but I understand why they removed it. Some owners, adjusted the rental price before marking it as 'rented'. For instance, asking $2500, rented for $2300, price changed to $2700 before marking it as rented.

On the Redweek rental page of the resort you are interested in, there is an option at the top of the page to Remove All Filters. You will then be able to see the already "rented" units.