Four Thanksgiving nights in a waterfront Newport suite for $300 all-in
A timeshare owner on the TUG forum is renting a deluxe waterfront one-bedroom suite at Club Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island, Nov 22 to 26, for $300 total including taxes, parking for one car and the guest certificate (sleeps 4: king bed plus queen sofa bed, kitchenette). The owner cut the price from $360 in a reply on Oct 13. For the same dates, the resort sells this suite for $826 and Booking.com for $819.
- 4 nights in a deluxe waterfront 1-bedroom suite (sleeps 4)
- Taxes, parking for one vehicle and the guest certificate
- Kitchenette with full-size fridge
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owner rental, 4 nights all-inRequired | includes taxes, parking for one vehicle and guest certificate, per owner's post | $300 |
| Total | Whole 1-bedroom suite for up to 4 guests, 4 nights, including taxes and parking (owner's stated all-in price) | $300 |
| Travel to NewportNot included | not included |
How to book it
- Open the TUG thread and send the owner (morexplore) a private message about Nov 22–26 at $300 all-in.
- Get the guest certificate in your name before paying.
- Pay with a protected method (credit card or PayPal goods & services).
Why it's this cheap
An owner holding a Thanksgiving-week reservation they can't use is renting it for roughly the cost of their timeshare points rather than let it go.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONBooking.com 'One-Bedroom Suite' total for Nov 22–26, 2 adults; resort's own site $826 for a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite (special offer, free cancellation). Hotel rates have refundable terms and platform protection; the owner deal is a private arrangement. Hotel parking and fees may be extra on hotel rates. The cheapest unspecified room was $599. Google's typical range for this property: $152–$340/night.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Source re-checked | TUG thread re-read: owner's $300 all-in for Nov 22-26 (Oct 13 reply) stands; latest owner reply Oct 28 ('Still available'); no rented/sold note, no new edits. | Nov 11, 7:57 AM ET |
| Same resort, same dates on Google Hotels | Club Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf, Nov 22–26, 2 adults: official One Bedroom Deluxe Suite $826 (free cancellation), $878 non-refundable; Booking.com One-Bedroom Suite $819; Expedia 1BR condo $831; lowest any room $599. Typical $152–$340/night. | Oct 18, 12:15 PM ET |
