Bent Creek Golf Village, a Hilton Vacation Club

The Resort & Setting

Bent Creek Golf Village sits on East Parkway in Gatlinburg, in the heart of Sevier County, Tennessee, with the Great Smoky Mountains forming a backdrop that changes colour with every season. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 from over a thousand stays, and the general tone of those reviews matches Hilton's own description: an informal resort, not a flashy one. Villas come with full kitchens, which suits families who'd rather cook a mountain breakfast than drive into town for one, and the grounds include two pools plus the resort's own golf course, designed by Gary Player. It's the kind of place built for extended stays rather than a quick overnight — think long weekends of hiking, golf and porch time rather than a packed activity schedule.

The Area & Things to Do

Gatlinburg is one of the main gateway towns to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the resort's East Parkway address puts owners and renters within easy reach of both the park entrance and the town's restaurants, pancake houses and shops. The area draws hikers and leaf-peepers in roughly equal numbers — autumn colour season and summer school holidays are the busiest stretches, while late winter and early spring tend to be quieter and often cheaper to book. Beyond the park itself, the Gatlinburg–Pigeon Forge corridor is packed with family attractions, and golfers staying at Bent Creek have the on-site course right outside their villa door.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Bent Creek Golf Village and want to sell it, the simplest route is a private resale: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. BidMyTimeshare.com charges a one-time listing fee and takes 0% commission on the sale — there's no percentage cut when the deal closes.

Before you list, it's worth understanding what actually happens on a resale at a Hilton Vacation Club (formerly Diamond) property. Hilton Grand Vacations doesn't publish an official transfer fee for these contracts, but owners on resale forums have reported paying around $250 per contract as of 2024 — budget for something in that range rather than assuming it's free. There's no right of first refusal reported for this resort, meaning the resort itself doesn't have a documented first option to buy back the week before it goes to another buyer.

The more important point for buyers: resale purchasers at this resort do not automatically join "The Club," and HGV Max membership is not available on the secondary market. That means a resale buyer gets the week and usage rights tied to the deed or contract itself, but not the extra club-level perks that come with buying directly from Hilton. If exchanging through RCI or Interval International matters to you, both networks are confirmed options here, so that part of the ownership does carry over. Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for exactly what this resort offers on paper: a kitchen to cook in, a pool to unwind by, and a base close to the national park — so describe those points clearly in any rental listing.

Practical Notes

Transfer timelines for these contracts aren't published, so sellers should set expectations with buyers that paperwork can take a few weeks and shouldn't promise a specific date. Always confirm the current annual maintenance fee directly with the owner or the resort before a sale closes, since BidMyTimeshare.com doesn't set or guarantee fees. Buyers should ask sellers for the latest fee statement and any points or week details in writing before sending money.