Hillcrest Condominiums

The Resort & Setting

Hillcrest Condominiums is an independent timeshare property in Ogunquit, on the southern Maine coast. It's RCI-affiliated, so alongside using your own week, you have the option to deposit it into the RCI exchange network and trade for stays at other RCI resorts. Being independent rather than brand-managed, Hillcrest sets its own rules for booking, ownership transfer and owner communication, separate from the big-name timeshare chains — which is worth knowing if you're used to a branded system.

The Area & Things to Do

Ogunquit's name comes from a Native American word meaning "beautiful place by the sea," and the town lives up to it. The mile-long Ogunquit Beach is close by, and from there it's an easy walk to Marginal Way, a 1.25-mile cliffside path along the rocky shoreline with some of the best ocean views on this stretch of coast. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art sits right on the water, and Perkins Cove — a working fishing harbour turned gallery-and-lobster-boat hub — is a short stroll or drive away. For a bigger beach day, Old Orchard Beach, with its pier and amusement park, is about 15 miles north. Downtown Ogunquit itself is walkable, with shops, seafood restaurants and galleries within easy reach of the resort.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hillcrest Condominiums and are ready to move on, you can list it for resale on BidMyTimeshare.com: you set your own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee, and there's 0% commission on the sale — buyers contact you directly through the platform. Because Hillcrest is independently run, any resale transfer goes through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a national brand's title department. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort what the current transfer fee is, whether there's a right of first refusal that could affect the sale, and what the annual maintenance fee currently stands at — these details aren't standardised across independent resorts and change over time, so get them in writing rather than assuming last year's figures still apply.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually looking for straightforward things: a specific week or season, confirmed unit size, proximity to the beach, and a clear answer on whether RCI exchange benefits transfer with a rental (they typically don't — exchange privileges generally stay with ownership, not with a renter). If you're renting out your week rather than selling, be upfront about what's included and what isn't.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Ogunquit runs on a seasonal rhythm: summer (June–August) and fall foliage season (September–October) are the busiest and command the highest rental interest, while spring and winter are quieter with better availability and lower rates. If you're listing a summer week, expect more buyer and renter interest than for a shoulder-season week — but price accordingly rather than assuming peak-season demand on any particular date. A resale buyer typically receives the right to use the unit for the week/unit type specified in the deed or contract, plus whatever RCI exchange eligibility comes attached to that ownership; they do not automatically inherit any resort credits, upgrades or promotions the original purchaser may have received when buying from the developer.

Getting Started

Whether you're selling, renting, or buying, start by contacting Hillcrest Condominiums directly to confirm current unit types, the transfer process, and outstanding fees tied to the specific week you're dealing with. That information, paired with a clear listing on BidMyTimeshare.com, is what makes for a smooth private transaction.