Owner rentalHilton Head Island, South Carolina
2-bedroom/2 bath at Marriott's SurfWatch for $725 for 7 nights
Dec 5–Dec 12 (7 nights) in a 2 bed/2 bath that sleeps 8 at Marriott's SurfWatch, rented from an owner through RedWeek: $660 including RedWeek's $65 service fee, plus about $65 in local taxes (our estimate) — about $725 ($104 a night). The resort's cheapest room on Google Hotels for the same dates is about $264 a night, $2,051 with taxes.
Dec 5–127 nightsSleeps 82 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
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 7 nightsRequired | RedWeek listing | $595 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | RedWeek listing | $65 |
| Local taxes, about 11% (estimate)Approx. | estimated lodging taxes, often paid at check-in | ~$65 |
| Total | whole 2 bed/2 bath for up to 8, 7 nights, with RedWeek's fee and estimated taxes | $725 |
| 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 2 bed/2 bath for up to 8$725
Normal pricethe resort's cheapest room for the same dates on Google Hotels$2,051
GOOD COMPARISONMarriott's SurfWatch, about $264 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 8 with a kitchen.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| RedWeek listing | Total $660 incl. $65 service fee, before tax; request to book | Nov 8, 9:00 PM ET |
| Google Hotels: same resort, same dates | Marriott's SurfWatch: about $264 a night | Nov 8, 9:00 PM ET |
