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Re: How can I rent a timeshare? (by Ken R.):

I haven't read the entire thread so here are two ideas that may help you rent a timeshare. I hope they haven't already been covered.

There are other sources of timeshares most people don't think about - resellers and charities.

If you have a specific resort you want to go to, that makes things a little more difficult. If you have an area to go to, this give greater flexibility.

Do an Internet search and send an email to as many resellers and nonprofit organizations as you can giving them the details of your desire - resort location, resort name, spread of time you can travel, and that you're willing to pay reasonable ownership fees as rent.

Since they both has thousands (collectively) in their inventories, you are bound to find one with a close match. They are trying to sell them. If they can think that by renting it to you, you may decide you like it enough to buy it, they will do whatever they can to cover their holding costs AND put you into it.

If you have a budget, let them know. For the same reasons they may be willing to work with you on that. The reality is that almost all of them are simply representing an owner that continues to hold title and wants something for their timeshare. You are using the reseller and/or NPO as an agent to make an offer of rental for you. Even if you don't buy, they got something for it just sitting there doing nothing but collecting bills.

Good luck, Dr. Ken Rich