Bluegreen at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club

The Resort and Its Setting

Bluegreen at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club is a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare property in Oranjestad, on Aruba's northwestern coast — the same stretch of coastline that leads up to the island's best-known beaches. Owners buy a week here for the combination of a dependable warm-weather destination and Bluegreen's vacation club structure, which lets a week be used at the resort or deposited into RCI for an exchange elsewhere. It's a straightforward beach-and-exchange proposition rather than a luxury flagship, and that's exactly what appeals to a lot of owners: predictable value, a well-known brand, and a location that doesn't require much selling.

Oranjestad and the Surrounding Area

Oranjestad is Aruba's capital, and it mixes Dutch colonial streets with the usual Caribbean resort-town amenities — shops, restaurants, and a well-developed tourist infrastructure where English is spoken everywhere. From the resort, Eagle Beach is about 3 km away and Palm Beach around 5 km, both offering calm, swimmable water and the kind of white sand Aruba is known for. Inland and further along the coast, the Oranjestad Historic District, the Butterfly Farm, the Ostrich Farm, Alto Vista Chapel, and Arikok National Park give owners and renters plenty to do beyond the beach, most of it within a 30-minute drive.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to move on from your week, BidMyTimeshare.com is a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list the week yourself, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale — unlike a traditional resale agent, we don't take a cut when your week sells.

Before you price a resale, it helps to know how Bluegreen handles transfers. According to Bluegreen Vacations and broker sources, the transfer fee runs around $500, Bluegreen holds a right of first refusal on resales, and transfers typically take 30 to 90 days to complete once a buyer is found. It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what they will and won't get: resale buyers can use Bonus Time only at the home resort (Bluegreen at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club itself) and do not receive Premier status, which is reserved for buyers who purchase directly from the developer. Being clear about this in your listing saves time and avoids disputes later.

For renters, the appeal is simpler: a week in Oranjestad with beach access and the convenience of a known brand. Renters typically want firm week dates, a clear idea of unit size, and confirmation of what's included before they commit.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Owners

Aruba is easy to transact in: the Aruban Florin is the official currency, but US dollars are accepted everywhere, and English is the norm in tourist areas around Oranjestad. US and Canadian citizens travel visa-free with a valid passport, which simplifies both ownership visits and any inspection trips a buyer might want to make. Peak season runs December through April, while the quieter May–November months tend to see lower rental demand but easier availability if you want to use the week yourself.