Marriott's Barony Beach Club

The resort and its setting

Marriott's Barony Beach Club is an oceanfront property on Hilton Head Island, in South Carolina's Beaufort County, at 5 Grasslawn Ave. Google's editorial summary describes it as an elegant oceanfront hotel with casual suites that include full kitchens, plus both indoor and outdoor pools. It's a Marriott Vacation Club resort, which puts it in the same family as other Marriott-branded timeshare properties along the Eastern Seaboard, and it's well regarded, with a 4.6 out of 5 rating from over 1,900 reviews. Suites here are built for longer stays rather than overnight visits — kitchens for self-catering, separate living space, and the kind of layout that suits a week with family rather than a weekend break.

Hilton Head Island and what there is to do

Hilton Head Island is one of the best-known beach destinations on the South Carolina coast, with miles of wide Atlantic beach, dozens of golf courses, and a relaxed, low-rise feel that's kept it popular with the same families returning year after year. Beyond the beach itself, the island is known for cycling paths that run the length of it, marshland and coastal nature reserves, and a steady calendar of golf and tennis. Staying at an oceanfront resort like Barony Beach Club puts owners and renters within easy reach of the island's beaches without needing a car for the basics, though having one makes it easier to explore further afield into Beaufort County and beyond.

Selling or renting a week here

Owners who no longer use their week at Barony Beach Club can list it for private resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale — unlike broker-assisted resale, we don't take a cut of what you agree with a buyer.

Before listing, it's worth knowing what Marriott's resale process actually involves, since these terms apply regardless of which marketplace a deal is arranged through. According to Marriott, transferring points-based ownership costs $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000) plus fees, including a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee when Marriott waives its right of first refusal. For legacy weeks in the US, the fee structure is simpler: a $25 transfer fee plus the $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, typically exercised within 15 to 30 days depending on the resort, meaning Marriott can itself step in and buy back the week on the same terms before a private sale completes. Owners report that transfers typically take three to four months to finalise once a buyer is found.

Buyers should also understand what doesn't carry over on a resale. Points bought on the resale market don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks can't be enrolled in the Abound program or converted into Marriott Bonvoy points. What a resale buyer does get is usage of the week or points themselves, plus access to Interval International, the exchange network tied to this resort. Marriott doesn't publish these fees on an open web page — they sit behind a login on the owner portal — so it's worth confirming current figures directly with Marriott before agreeing a price with a buyer or seller.

Practical notes for owners and renters

Renters researching Barony Beach Club are typically looking for kitchen-equipped suites, oceanfront or near-oceanfront proximity, and pool access — all features the resort offers according to Marriott's own listing. If you're renting out a week rather than selling, be clear in your listing about which pools, suite size and view category apply, since Marriott Vacation Club resorts often have more than one. Sellers should have their maintenance fee statement and ownership documents ready, as buyers will ask for both before committing, and anyone buying resale should allow time for the three-to-four-month transfer window rather than expecting a quick handover.