Atalaya Towers

The Resort & Its Setting

Atalaya Towers is a privately run, independent timeshare resort rather than part of a branded chain, giving it its own management and owners' structure while still connecting to RCI's global exchange system. This combination is fairly common along the South Carolina coast: a locally managed building with the added flexibility of a large exchange network behind it. Owners buy a fixed week (or points, depending on how their contract is structured) and return to the same coastal setting each year, or use RCI to look elsewhere.

Garden City & the Grand Strand

Garden City sits directly on the Atlantic, with beach access right on the resort's doorstep — a draw for anyone who wants oceanfront mornings without the density of a big resort strip. It's a smaller, more residential beach town than its famous neighbour, but Myrtle Beach itself is only a short drive north, bringing with it the boardwalk, theatres, golf courses, outlet shopping and the full spread of Grand Strand dining and entertainment. Further afield, Georgetown's historic district offers a change of pace: colonial-era architecture, a working waterfront, and riverfront restaurants worth the detour for an afternoon. Together, the area gives owners a mix of low-key beach time and easy access to bigger attractions when they want them.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Atalaya Towers and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers, rather than handing a cut of the sale to a broker.

Because Atalaya Towers is independent rather than part of a major branded chain, resale transfers are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, ask the resort for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee — these figures aren't published centrally for independent resorts, so getting them in writing from the resort protects both sides of the deal. It's also worth confirming whether the RCI affiliation itself transfers automatically to a new owner or needs to be re-enrolled, since exchange eligibility can depend on how the resort structures its RCI contract.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, clarity on what's included in the unit, and a fair nightly or weekly rate compared to hotel alternatives in the Myrtle Beach area. Being upfront about the unit size, view, and any resort fees in your listing will save back-and-forth with prospective renters.

Practical Notes for Buyers

A resale buyer at Atalaya Towers takes on the usage rights to the week or points, along with the obligation to pay ongoing annual maintenance fees once the transfer is complete — but typically does not inherit any developer-level perks or promotions that may have applied to the original purchase. Buyers should also independently confirm RCI enrolment status, since exchange access is tied to the resort's affiliation terms rather than guaranteed to every resale owner automatically. As with any independent resort purchase, a short conversation with the owners' association before closing is the simplest way to avoid surprises over fees or transfer timing.