Charlotte Bay Resort and Club

The Resort and Its Setting

Charlotte Bay Resort and Club is a modest, independently run timeshare property set along the Charlotte Harbor waterfront in Port Charlotte. Guest reviews (4.5/5 from 153 Google ratings) describe it as a homey, low-rise, hotel-style property with apartment units that have their own balconies, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub for unwinding between days on the water. There's no high-rise resort bustle here — the appeal is the harbor setting itself, with its waterways, boat traffic, and birdlife right outside your window.

Port Charlotte and Charlotte Harbor

Port Charlotte sits on one of Southwest Florida's largest and most ecologically significant estuaries, Charlotte Harbor, known for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing rather than crowded beach strips. It's a good base if you want a slower pace, with the option of day trips further afield: Sanibel Island (about 28 miles) for shelling and the "Ding" Darling refuge, Captiva Island (about 31 miles) for beaches and restaurants, and the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers (about 22 miles) for a dose of history. A car is genuinely useful here, since most of what makes this stretch of coast worthwhile is spread out along the harbor and inland roads rather than walkable from the resort.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Charlotte Bay Resort and Club can list it for resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com, owner to owner. You set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you straight through the platform — there's no bidding war or agent in the middle. We charge sellers a one-time listing fee and take 0% commission on the sale itself, so what you agree with a buyer is what you keep.

Because Charlotte Bay Resort and Club is an independent resort, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a branded corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into the buyer's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and whether any dues or special assessments are outstanding on the week being sold. These details affect what a buyer is really paying for, so get them in writing before closing.

What Renters and Buyers Look For

Renters booking a week here are generally after the balcony units, the pool and hot tub, and easy access to the harbor for fishing or boating — not a party resort. If you're renting out your week, mention the unit size, the floor or view, and roughly when in the season it falls, since Florida's dry season (November to April) is the main draw for weather, with October and May as quieter shoulder months for anyone wanting lower rates and fewer crowds. Buyers considering resale should ask what exactly transfers with the week — the unit type, usage rights, and RCI affiliation status — and should independently verify RCI membership details with the resort, since enrollment isn't always automatic with a resale purchase.

Practical Notes

Charlotte Bay Resort and Club's RCI affiliation means owners can deposit their week into RCI's exchange network for a stay elsewhere, but exchange availability should be checked well ahead of travel, particularly for popular weeks. The area is best explored by car, and anyone keen on the harbor's wildlife should pack binoculars. As with any resale, buyers and sellers should settle the transfer fee, annual fee, and paperwork details directly with the resort or its owners' association before finalizing a deal on the marketplace.