Bahia Manzano

The Resort & Its Setting

Bahia Manzano is an independent timeshare property in Villa La Angostura, a town known for its alpine, Swiss-influenced architecture and its setting between forested hills and Nahuel Huapi Lake. Being independent rather than part of a large international chain, the resort keeps its own character and its own rules on reservations, transfers and fees, which is worth knowing before you buy, sell or book a week. Its RCI affiliation means owners can deposit their week into the exchange network and trade it for stays at other RCI resorts worldwide.

The Area and Things to Do

Villa La Angostura is one of the more sought-after mountain towns in Argentine Patagonia, combining European-style architecture with easy access to lake and mountain scenery. From Bahia Manzano, guests are close to the town centre with its shops, restaurants and small cultural venues. Nahuel Huapi Lake, about 5 km away, offers boating and lake views, while Cerro Bayo, roughly 15 km out, is the area's ski destination in winter and a scenic spot for walking in summer. Los Arrayanes National Park, around 25 km from town, protects a forest of rare Arrayán trees and is a popular half-day trip for hikers. The region has four distinct seasons: summer (December–February) suits hiking and lake activities, while winter (June–August) is ski season at Cerro Bayo, with spring and autumn offering milder weather and fewer visitors.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Bahia Manzano and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list the week yourself, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to post the ad, and that's it.

Because Bahia Manzano is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a branded corporate resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort what the transfer fee is, whether the association holds any right of first refusal on a sale, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these details aren't standardised across independent resorts and need to be checked case by case. A resale buyer should also ask exactly what transfers with the week: the right to book at Bahia Manzano itself, and, since the resort carries RCI affiliation, the ability to re-enrol the week with RCI for exchanges (exchange enrolment is usually handled separately and may carry its own fee).

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for a confirmed week with clear dates, a clear idea of what's included at the resort, and straightforward contact with the owner — all things a well-written listing on the marketplace should spell out.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Most travellers reach Villa La Angostura by flying into Bariloche and driving around 80 km to town. The local currency is the Argentine peso, so budget and pay accordingly. Because Bahia Manzano is independently run, specific on-site amenities aren't centrally published — anyone seriously considering a purchase, rental or exchange stay should contact the resort directly to confirm current services before committing.

RCI Exchange Notes

Owners holding an RCI membership can deposit their Bahia Manzano week into the exchange network for a stay elsewhere; as with any exchange, it's worth checking current trade power and availability with RCI before finalising travel plans around a specific date.