Floating Weeks: 5-12, 44-48, 51-52 (Silver Season)Next use: 2025 (December 19-26, 2025 reserved)Maintenance fees 2024: $2,194.73View Type: Ocean Vista*Closing costs and transfer fees are to be paid by the buyer**Buyer to pay maintenance fees for first year of usage*Per the owner:My husband and I eagerly bought a week at Marriott SurfWatch even before construction was completed. We loved the location of the building we bought into, which is the only one that is directly oceanfront. It is separated from the beach only by lovely dunes, which are often visited by egrets and other shore birds. The wooden walkway takes pedestrians or carts down to the pool, cabanas, cafe, and the beach. The beach features include hard packed sand, which is great for walking or bike riding any time of the year. Most days, we see dolphins swimming not far from shore. Walking to the right takes you to a small inlet, which is loaded with shorebirds who we often see catching small fish.The villa itself has three full bedrooms and is spacious enough for 8 or more. The kitchen is well equipped and there are gourmet grocery stores and exceptional fish markets nearby. The deck has a table and chairs and is the place to be for lunch or afternoon drinks on a sunny day (which is nearly everyday) regardless of the temperature. The SurfWatch staff are friendly, helpful, and eager to please. As one example, they picked up a Sunday New York Times for us even though they do not routinely stock that paper. The location on Hilton Head Island is perfect. Easy to access from entering the Island and a short drive away from many highly regarded restaurants and top rated golf courses. Overall, this is a dream purchase for anyone who likes to vacation with family or friends or indulge in a spacious villa no matter with whom.
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$20000.00
Annual Dues
$2195.00
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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hotel room is 325 sqft
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70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
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Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.