2-bedroom/2 bath at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at South Beach Resort for $488 for 6 nights
Nov 22–Nov 28 (6 nights) in a 2 bed/2 bath that sleeps 6 at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at South Beach Resort, rented from an owner through RedWeek: $445 including RedWeek's $55 service fee, plus about $43 in local taxes (our estimate) — about $488 ($81 a night). The resort's cheapest room on Google Hotels for the same dates is about $185 a night, $1,232 with taxes.
- Whole 2 bed/2 bath
- Full kitchen
- RedWeek booking protection when you pay by card on RedWeek
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 6 nightsRequired | RedWeek listing | $390 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | RedWeek listing | $55 |
| Local taxes, about 11% (estimate)Approx. | estimated lodging taxes, often paid at check-in | ~$43 |
| Total | whole 2 bed/2 bath for up to 6, 6 nights, with RedWeek's fee and estimated taxes | $488 |
| 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
GOOD COMPARISONHoliday Inn Club Vacations Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, about $185 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
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| RedWeek listing | Total $445 incl. $55 service fee, before tax; request to book | Nov 11, 1:00 PM ET |
| Google Hotels: same resort, same dates | Holiday Inn Club Vacations Myrtle Beach Oceanfront: about $185 a night | Nov 11, 1:00 PM ET |
| Google Hotels: same resort, same dates | Holiday Inn Club Vacations South Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel: about $204 a night | Nov 10, 5:00 PM ET |
