Marriott's Canyon Villas

The Resort & Setting

Marriott's Canyon Villas sits at 5220 E Marriott Dr in north Phoenix, part of the Desert Ridge area in Maricopa County. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 from over 1,500 ratings, and the editorial summary describes exactly what you'd expect from a Marriott Vacation Club property: polished rooms and villas in a contemporary resort, with an on-site restaurant, two golf courses, and a spa. It's built for owners who want a full-service base in the desert rather than a bare-bones week.

The Area and Things to Do

North Phoenix and neighbouring Scottsdale are known for desert golf, spa culture and year-round sun, with the cooler months (roughly November through April) drawing the heaviest demand and the summer shoulder season bringing lower rates and quieter fairways. The resort's own two golf courses mean owners don't have to go far for a round, and the spa covers the days you'd rather not be outdoors. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a manageable drive away, which matters if you're renting your week out to guests flying in rather than driving.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Listing a week at Marriott's Canyon Villas on BidMyTimeshare.com works the same way as any private resale: you set your own asking price, your listing goes live for buyers or renters to find and contact you directly, and you pay a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale or rental itself — we don't take a cut.

Before you set a price, it helps to understand how Marriott Vacation Club handles resales, since this affects what a buyer will actually receive. According to Marriott, resale buyers purchasing points pay a transfer fee of $750 per 250 points, with a $3,000 minimum, plus a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee for Marriott waiving its right of first refusal. If you're selling a US legacy week rather than points, the fee structure is lighter: a $25 transfer fee plus the same $95 right-of-first-refusal fee.

Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, and the review period runs 15 to 30 days depending on the resort, so factor that window into your timeline. Owners typically report the full transfer process taking three to four months from agreed sale to the deed or points landing in the buyer's name, so this isn't an overnight transaction.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what doesn't carry over: resale points don't count toward Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and a resale week can't be enrolled in Abound or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points. Marriott doesn't publish these fees on an open web page — they sit behind a login on the owner portal — so quoting the figures above upfront in your listing saves everyone a round of back-and-forth. This resort participates in Interval International, which is worth mentioning to buyers who exchange regularly.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters typically ask about unit size, view, and which week or season they're booking, since demand at a desert golf resort shifts with the weather — winter and spring are peak, summer is quieter. Buyers should always confirm the current annual maintenance fee directly with the seller or Marriott before agreeing on a price, since that figure isn't something we publish and it can change year to year.