Sunshine Rhodes

The resort and setting

Sunshine Rhodes is an RCI-affiliated timeshare resort on the island of Rhodes, one of Greece's largest and most visited Aegean islands. The accommodation is designed in a straightforward island style, with furnished units meant for self-catering holidays rather than full-service hotel living. There's a resort pool for days when guests would rather stay on-site than head to the coast, and the general layout suits both couples and families looking for a relaxed base rather than a city-centre hotel.

Because the resort is RCI-affiliated, owners who aren't using their week themselves have the option to deposit it into the exchange network and trade for a stay elsewhere, in addition to using it directly or listing it for sale or rent.

The area and things to do

Rhodes is known for combining beach holidays with genuine historical sightseeing, which is part of what draws repeat visitors to the island year after year. The medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is built around the Palace of the Grand Masters and a maze of cobbled streets, fortified walls and small squares that make for an easy day trip. Beyond the Old Town, the island has a long coastline with beaches and clear Aegean water, along with a good spread of archaeological sites for anyone interested in the island's ancient Greek and Knights Hospitaller history.

Tavernas serving Greek food are easy to find across the island, from simple family-run places to busier spots nearer the main tourist areas, and local markets are worth a visit for produce, olive oil and crafts. Rhodes International Airport (RHO) is the arrival point for most visitors and is roughly 15 kilometres from the resort, a manageable transfer by taxi or hire car.

Selling or renting a week here

Owners who no longer want their Sunshine Rhodes week, or who simply want to rent it out for a season, can list it directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. The marketplace works on an owner-to-owner basis: you set your own asking price or weekly rental rate, your listing is visible to buyers and renters searching for Rhodes timeshare weeks, and interested parties contact you through the platform rather than through a call centre. Sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to publish their week — there's no ongoing commission taken out of the sale or rental price.

Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming the practical details of transferring ownership. As Sunshine Rhodes is RCI-affiliated rather than tied to one of the larger branded operators with published resale terms, transfer of a resold week typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a head-office resale desk. Ask management directly for the current transfer fee, the typical time a transfer takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee, and get these confirmed in writing before any money changes hands. Buyers should also clarify in advance whether the RCI affiliation itself transfers with the week, since exchange company membership and deposit history are usually tied to the individual owner's account rather than automatically passed on to a new owner.

Practical notes

Most visitors find the warmest, sunniest conditions and the liveliest island atmosphere between May and September, which is also when demand for accommodation across Rhodes is highest. If you're renting out your week, this stretch of the calendar is generally the easiest to fill, while the shoulder months either side can appeal to renters looking for a quieter, cooler visit. Given the airport transfer distance and the seasonal nature of island travel, both buyers and renters tend to book well ahead of their intended travel dates, particularly for peak summer weeks.