Marriott's Monarch at Sea Pines
Owner rentalHilton Head Island, South Carolina

2-bedroom/2 bath at Marriott's Monarch at Sea Pines for $684 for 7 nights

Photo: hotel listing via Google Hotels

Nov 28–Dec 5 (7 nights) in a 2 bed/2 bath that sleeps 6 at Marriott's Monarch at Sea Pines, rented from an owner through RedWeek: $622 including RedWeek's $62 service fee, plus about $62 in local taxes (our estimate) — about $684 ($98 a night). The resort's cheapest room on Google Hotels for the same dates is about $183 a night, $1,422 with taxes.

Nov 28 – Dec 57 nightsSleeps 62 bed/2 bath
  • Whole 2 bed/2 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

ItemBasisAmount
Rent, 7 nightsRequiredRedWeek listing$560
RedWeek service feeRequiredRedWeek listing$62
Local taxes, about 11% (estimate)Approx.estimated lodging taxes, often paid at check-in~$62
Totalwhole 2 bed/2 bath for up to 6, 7 nights, with RedWeek's fee and estimated taxes$684
Resort or parking fees, if the resort charges themNot includedpaid at the resort

How to book it

  1. Open the listing on RedWeek (the button)
  2. Request to book and pay by card on RedWeek for booking protection
  3. 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 2 bed/2 bath for up to 6$684
Normal pricethe resort's cheapest room for the same dates on Google Hotels$1,422

GOOD COMPARISONMarriott's Monarch at Sea Pines, about $183 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 2 bed/2 bath for up to 6 with a kitchen.

Evidence trail

SourceWhat we checkedChecked
RedWeek listingTotal $622 incl. $62 service fee, before tax; request to bookNov 6, 9:00 AM ET
Google Hotels: same resort, same datesMarriott's Monarch at Sea Pines: about $183 a nightNov 6, 9:00 AM ET
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