Desert Retreat, a Hilton Vacation Club

The Resort & Setting

Desert Retreat, a Hilton Vacation Club (formerly a Diamond Resorts property), is a low-rise timeshare resort at 5165 S Decatur Blvd in Las Vegas, Clark County. Units are one- and two-bedroom layouts with full kitchens and either a balcony or a terrace, which makes self-catering straightforward for families or groups splitting a week. The resort's heated outdoor pool is open year-round, a genuine plus given how mild Las Vegas winters are and how hot its summers get. The overall feel is casual rather than resort-glam — this is a comfortable, functional property rather than a Strip mega-resort, and reviewers consistently rate it 4.5 out of 5 across nearly 2,700 reviews.

The Area & Things to Do

Decatur Boulevard puts owners a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, with its casinos, shows and restaurants, without the parking fees and foot traffic that come with staying directly on it. The surrounding Spring Valley and Southwest Las Vegas neighbourhoods have everyday conveniences — supermarkets, pharmacies, and chain restaurants — useful for anyone cooking in the unit's kitchen rather than eating out every night. Las Vegas's desert setting also means quick access to outdoor attractions west and south of the city, including Red Rock Canyon's scenic drives and hiking trails. Golf courses, outlet shopping, and the city's convention and entertainment calendar round out what's within easy reach.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Desert Retreat can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to post.

Before listing, it's worth understanding what actually happens with resale. According to Hilton Grand Vacations' club disclosure supplement, resale buyers of Diamond Resorts US Collection contracts do not automatically receive membership in The Club, and HGV Max — the enhanced club tier — is not available to secondary-market buyers. In other words, a resale buyer gets the underlying ownership interest, but not necessarily the full club benefits a buyer gets from HGV directly. HGV does not publish an official transfer fee for these contracts; one owner reported paying $250 per contract in March 2024, though this isn't an official published figure, and typical transfer processing times aren't published either. Sellers should disclose what they know and encourage buyers to confirm current fees directly with HGV before completing a purchase. No right of first refusal has been documented for this brand.

For renters, the draw is usually practical: a full kitchen, extra space over a standard hotel room, and a quieter location a few minutes from the Strip. Being upfront in your listing about unit size, view, and week dates helps match you with the right renter or buyer faster.

Practical Notes

Exchange-minded owners should note that Diamond Resorts US Collection weeks here are affiliated with both RCI and Interval International, so a week at Desert Retreat can potentially be deposited into either exchange network, subject to each network's own rules and fees. Anyone buying resale should ask the seller — and confirm independently with HGV — about current annual maintenance fees, any special assessments, and exactly what club status (if any) transfers with the contract, since this varies by collection and purchase date.