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Re: How can I rent a timeshare? (by Mary D.):

jayjay wrote:

adahiscout wrote:

Actually, yes. I think any resort wants to know who is going to be coming even if they do not object to renting. They can't just hand the keys to total strangers who claim they have the right to use the unit you own or have reserved.

My question is, can the owner of the points not make their reservation directly with the resort? Why would RCI even be involved? And if the owner of the points is renting the reservation to someone else, could he/she not just call the front desk and tell them that the reservation is to be put in the renter's name?

I don't see RCI's involvement here unless the owner has deposited his points with RCI for an exchange, then that's a whole different ballgame?

The confusion seems to be in WHOSE POINTS ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? If you are talking about the point system of your "home resort" and you are reserving at that resort or within its system, the exchange company (whichever it may be) is NOT INVOLVED, but some sort of Guest Confirmation may still be needed if you are not using the reservation yourself. If you own points, I'm guessing that you own with a multiple resort system such as Fairfield/Wyndom, Bluegreen, etc. They usually have a central reservation system through which all reservations must be made. Each company has its own rules of the road, however. Study your own carefully.

As you say, if you are using the RCI Points (or Weeks) to make an External Exchange, it is a "whole different ball game" and you play by RCI's rules. OK?

MD