Owner rentalHilton Head Island, South Carolina
1-bedroom/1 bath at Coral Sands Resort by Palmera for $1,008 for 14 nights
Nov 14–Nov 28 (14 nights) in a 1 bed/1 bath that sleeps 4 at Coral Sands Resort by Palmera, rented from an owner through RedWeek: $917 including RedWeek's $91 service fee, plus about $91 in local taxes (our estimate) — about $1,008 ($72 a night). The resort's cheapest room on Google Hotels for the same dates is about $159 a night, $2,471 with taxes.
Nov 14–2814 nightsSleeps 41 bed/1 bath
- Whole 1 bed/1 bath
- Full kitchen
- RedWeek booking protection when you pay by card on RedWeek
The catches
Request to book: the owner confirms the dates through RedWeek, usually within a few days.Minor
The resort may add fees at check-in (resort fee, parking or cleaning); taxes here are our estimate.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 14 nightsRequired | RedWeek listing | $826 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | RedWeek listing | $91 |
| Local taxes, about 11% (estimate)Approx. | estimated lodging taxes, often paid at check-in | ~$91 |
| Total | whole 1 bed/1 bath for up to 4, 14 nights, with RedWeek's fee and estimated taxes | $1,008 |
| Resort or parking fees, if the resort charges themNot included | paid at the resort |
How to book it
- Open the listing on RedWeek (the button)
- Request to book and pay by card on RedWeek for booking protection
- Bring ID matching the reservation; taxes or resort fees may be collected at check-in
Why it's this cheap
Timeshare owners who can't use their week rent it out for less than their yearly fees, often far below what the resort charges for a hotel-style room.
Why it's a steal
This rentalwhole 1 bed/1 bath for up to 4$1,008
Normal pricethe resort's cheapest room for the same dates on Google Hotels$2,471
GOOD COMPARISONCoral Sands Resort by Palmera, about $159 a night on Google Hotels for the same dates, plus the same taxes. That's a hotel-style room for two; this rental is a 1 bed/1 bath for up to 4 with a kitchen.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| RedWeek listing | Total $917 incl. $91 service fee, before tax; request to book | Nov 4, 5:00 PM ET |
| Google Hotels: same resort, same dates | Coral Sands Resort by Palmera: about $159 a night | Nov 4, 5:00 PM ET |
