A 2-bedroom Cocoa Beach resort condo for a week at about $571
Nov 1 to Nov 8 in a two-bedroom, two-bath condo with a full kitchen at Ocean Landings Resort and Racquet Club, rented from a timeshare owner through RedWeek: $455 rent plus a $55 service fee, plus Florida and Brevard County lodging taxes we estimate at about $61, so roughly $571 for the week ($82 a night, sleeps 8). For the same dates and 2 adults, the cheapest price Google Hotels found at this resort was $1,230, for a room type it doesn't name.
- 7 nights in a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo that sleeps 8
- Full kitchen with dishwasher and oven; patio or balcony
- Resort pool, racquetball, fitness center and planned activities
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (7 nights at $65)Required | per stay | $455 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | per stay | $55 |
| Lodging taxes (estimate, about 12%)Approx. | estimate: Florida 6% sales tax + Brevard 1% surtax + Brevard 5% tourist development tax on $510; RedWeek shows the price 'before tax' | ~$61 |
| Total | Whole 2-bedroom condo for up to 8 guests, 7 nights, including RedWeek's fee and estimated lodging taxes | $571 |
| Flights or drive to Cocoa Beach (Orlando MCO is about an hour away)Not included | not included | |
| MealsNot included | not included; full kitchen in unit |
How to book it
- Open the RedWeek posting and choose Request to Book (card payment with RedWeek booking protection).
- Wait for RedWeek's confirmation before buying flights.
- Check the tax line RedWeek adds at checkout; we estimate about $61.
Why it's this cheap
A timeshare owner can't use this week and is renting it for a fraction of the resort's rate before it goes unused.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONGoogle Hotels lowest total for Nov 1–8, 2 adults (Expedia and CheapTickets, free cancellation); Priceline $1,435, Booking.com $1,436. Google doesn't name the room behind the $1,230 rate, and it is priced for 2 adults; the rental is a 2-bedroom condo for up to 8 with a full kitchen and is off-ocean. The hotel rate has free cancellation; the rental is request-to-book with RedWeek's Flexible policy, and its taxes are our estimate. Google labels the resort's current rate '48% less than usual'; typical $277–$401/night.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| RedWeek R1462347 re-checked | Unchanged: Ocean Landings Resort, Cocoa Beach, 2BR/2BA sleeps 8, Sun Nov 1 - Sun Nov 8, 7 nights @ $65 = $455 + $55 service fee = $510 before tax; Flexible cancellation; Request to Book. | Oct 21, 7:56 AM ET |
| Same resort, same dates on Google Hotels | Ocean Landings Resort And Racquet Club, Nov 1–8, 2 adults: Expedia $1,230 (free cancellation), CheapTickets $1,230, Reserving $1,354, Priceline $1,435, Booking.com $1,436. Google: '48% less than usual'; typical $277–$401/night. Room type not shown. | Oct 19, 7:18 AM ET |
| Brevard County tourist development tax | Brevard's tourist development tax is 5% on short-term rentals of six months or less; with Florida's 6% sales tax and Brevard's 1% surtax we estimate about 12%. | Oct 19, 7:18 AM ET |
