Bluebeard'S Castle Pirates' Pension

The Resort and Its Setting

Bluebeard's Castle Pirates' Pension is an independent timeshare property in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas, named for the pirate lore that still colours this old trading port. Because it isn't part of a large hotel chain, the resort has its own management style and its own personality rather than a standardised corporate template — something many owners who bought here specifically value. It is affiliated with RCI, so weeks or points at the resort can be deposited into the exchange network for a stay elsewhere, in addition to being used on site.

Charlotte Amalie and the Surrounding Area

Charlotte Amalie is a walkable, historic harbour town, and the resort's downtown position puts duty-free shopping streets, restaurants and waterfront sights within easy reach on foot. History buffs can cover Blackbeard's Castle and Fort Christian in an afternoon, both close to the resort, before heading down to the Charlotte Amalie waterfront for cruise-ship-watching, dining and shops. For beach time, Magens Bay and Sapphire Beach are both a short drive away and range from calm, sheltered swimming to snorkelling and watersports, while Coral World Ocean Park is a good half-day trip for anyone travelling with children or simply curious about Caribbean marine life. St. Thomas also has ferry links to St. John and Water Island, handy for a change of scenery without repacking.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. This is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee to publish, and there's 0% commission taken on the sale or rental — interested buyers and renters contact you straight through the platform. Because Bluebeard's Castle Pirates' Pension is independent, resale isn't processed through a brand-wide transfer department the way it would be at a major chain; instead, change of ownership goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort what the current transfer fee is, whether an annual maintenance fee applies and how much it currently is, and roughly how long the paperwork takes to complete — these details aren't standardised across independent resorts, so get them in writing rather than assuming. A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the unit and week (and, where applicable, continued RCI affiliation for exchange), but not any resort credits, promotional perks or loyalty-style extras that may have been offered only to the original purchaser.

What Renters Typically Look For

People renting a week here are usually drawn by the downtown Charlotte Amalie location — easy walking to shops, restaurants and historic sites — plus the option to day-trip to Magens Bay or Sapphire Beach, or hop on a ferry to St. John. Listing clear details on unit size, view, and the exact week or dates available helps renters compare your week against other Caribbean options on the site.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

St. Thomas is a U.S. territory, so American citizens can travel with just a valid government-issued ID and no passport is required — a detail worth highlighting to US-based renters in your listing. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the busiest, highest-value weeks falling in the December–March winter season; factor that into pricing and timing if you're renting rather than exchanging. As this is an independent resort, always verify current fees and transfer procedures directly with the resort or its owners' association rather than relying on general exchange-network information.