Resort Caravelas

The Resort and Its Setting

Resort Caravelas is an independently run timeshare property in Búzios, affiliated with RCI rather than a large international hotel brand. Its independent status means it operates under its own management or owners' association rather than a global hotel chain's standards and systems, while still plugging into RCI's exchange network for members who want to trade their week for stays elsewhere. For owners, this combination offers a simple Brazilian coastal base with the flexibility of exchange access whenever a change of scenery is wanted.

Búzios: The Area and Things to Do

Búzios built its reputation on a string of coves and beaches along a small peninsula, and Resort Caravelas puts owners within easy reach of several of the best. Praia da Ferradura, about 3km away, is the horseshoe-shaped bay known for calm water and good snorkelling. Praia Brava, roughly 4km away, draws surfers and anyone after a wilder, quieter stretch of coast. Closer in, Praia dos Ossos offers calm swimming water ringed by waterfront restaurants, while Centro de Búzios—just 2km from the resort—is where the town's social life happens, centred on the cobbled Rua das Pedras with its shops, galleries, and dining options ranging from casual to upscale. Between the beaches and the town centre, there's enough to fill a week without needing to venture far.

Selling or Renting a Week at Resort Caravelas

Owners who no longer use their week at Resort Caravelas can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As with every listing on the marketplace, it's a private, owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and no commission is taken on the sale—just a small one-time listing fee to get your week in front of interested buyers.

Because Resort Caravelas operates independently rather than under a branded timeshare developer with published resale rules, transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a centralised corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, sellers should contact the resort's management to confirm the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, as these figures aren't published by RCI and can vary. Buyers should ask the same questions before closing a deal, and should also confirm in writing what the resale includes—typically the timeshare interval itself—and what it does not, such as any RCI points balance or banked weeks tied to the seller's account, which generally do not carry over to a new owner. If RCI exchange access matters to you, confirm with RCI directly that the week remains enrolled and exchange-eligible once the transfer is complete.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Renters interested in a week at Resort Caravelas are typically looking for a few straightforward things: a confirmed unit size, clear check-in dates, and proximity to the beaches and town centre described above. Owners renting out a week should be upfront about these details, along with whether the booking is a direct resort reservation or an RCI exchange-based stay, since the two can carry different conditions.

For visiting owners and renters, Búzios runs on the Brazilian Real, with ATMs widely available in town, and Portuguese is the main language, so a few basic phrases go a long way. December through February is Brazilian summer and the busiest, warmest stretch, so RCI exchanges for this period should be requested well ahead of time. The shoulder months—October, November, March, and April—tend to offer quieter beaches and more comfortable weather, making them worth considering for both personal stays and rentals.