Driftwood Beach Club

The Resort & Its Setting

Driftwood Beach Club sits right on El Mar Drive in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, an easy walk from the beach itself. The suites are described as modern, with kitchenettes or full kitchens, which suits owners who'd rather cook a casual breakfast than eat out every meal. On site there's an outdoor pool, BBQ grills for evening cookouts, and private beach access — a simple, no-frills setup rather than a resort stacked with amenities. Google reviewers rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 174 reviews, pointing to a loyal base of repeat owners and guests who know the property well.

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and the Area

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has built a reputation as the quieter alternative to its famous neighbour: a walkable village centre with independent restaurants, dive shops and boutiques, just a few minutes from the energy of Fort Lauderdale itself. Fort Lauderdale Beach is about 8 km south, with its long promenade and water sports concessions, while Las Olas Boulevard (10 km) covers the shopping and dining end of things with its galleries and upscale storefronts. History and garden fans can head to the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (9 km), a restored waterfront estate with tropical grounds. For cruisers, Port Everglades is roughly 12 km away, making a pre- or post-cruise stay here a realistic option. Owners who want a beach town without the crowds, but still within reach of South Florida's bigger attractions, tend to be the ones who keep coming back.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Driftwood Beach Club and are ready to move on, BidMyTimeshare.com is a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get the ad live.

Because Driftwood Beach Club is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a national brand office. Before you agree on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm two things directly with the resort: the current transfer fee for changing the deed into the buyer's name, and the annual maintenance fee for the unit and week in question. These figures aren't published centrally, so getting them in writing from the resort avoids surprises at closing. Ask too how long the transfer process typically takes at this property, as timelines vary resort by resort.

A resale buyer takes on the deeded week itself and, since the resort is RCI-affiliated, the ability to enrol the deeded week in RCI for exchange purposes — but they won't automatically inherit any loyalty perks, banked points, or prior owner benefits that don't transfer with the deed. It's worth both parties clarifying exactly what is and isn't included before the sale closes.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically drawn to the kitchenette or full-kitchen setup, the walk-to-beach location, and the option to grill outdoors rather than dine out every night — practical features for a family or couple settling in for a week rather than a short city break.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Winter (November through April) is peak season in South Florida, so listings and rental requests for that window tend to move faster — list or search early if you want those dates. Shoulder-season months generally mean more flexibility on availability and, for RCI exchanges, potentially better odds of landing the dates you want. If you're planning to exchange through RCI rather than use or rent your week, check current RCI procedures and any blackout dates ahead of time so your plans line up with the system's rules.