Marriott's Grande Ocean

The resort and its setting

Marriott's Grande Ocean is an oceanfront resort on South Forest Beach Drive, on the southern end of Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Google's own summary describes it as offering refined suites with beach access, a spa and tennis courts, plus on-site dining — the kind of setup that suits owners who want a proper beach week rather than a city break. With 1,703 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, it's consistently well regarded among Marriott Vacation Club properties.

The area and things to do

Hilton Head Island is one of the best-known beach destinations on the South Carolina coast, long associated with wide sandy beaches, golf courses and a laid-back, bike-friendly pace. South Forest Beach, where the resort sits, puts owners and renters within easy reach of Coligny Plaza's shops and restaurants, and the island's network of beach access points and bike paths. Outside the resort itself, the broader island is known for golf, tennis, kayaking through the marshes, and dolphin-watching boat tours — the kind of varied, low-key activity mix that keeps families and couples coming back to the same week year after year.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Marriott's Grande Ocean and are thinking about selling it on, BidMyTimeshare works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken from the sale, which keeps more of the proceeds in your pocket compared with broker-led resale.

Before listing, it helps to understand how a transfer actually works with Marriott Vacation Club. For points-based ownership, Marriott's resale transfer fee is $750 per 250 points, with a $3,000 minimum, plus a $300 education fee for first-time resale buyers and a $95 fee for waiving its right of first refusal. For US legacy weeks, the figures are lower — a $25 transfer fee plus the same $95 right-of-first-refusal fee, according to published resale guidance. Marriott, like many major timeshare brands, holds a right of first refusal on resales, typically exercised within 15 to 30 days depending on the resort, so sellers should build that window into their expected timeline. Owners commonly report the full transfer process taking three to four months from agreed sale to completed deed or contract transfer.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale does and doesn't carry. Resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks can't be enrolled in Abound or converted into Marriott Bonvoy points. Exchanges through Interval International remain available to owners here, which is a genuine plus for both current owners and prospective resale buyers who want flexibility to trade their week elsewhere.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters generally look for clear week numbers or dates, unit size, and confirmation of what's included — so sellers should have this information ready when listing. Because Marriott doesn't publish its resale fee schedule on an open page (the current fees sit behind the owner portal login), buyers should always confirm the latest figures directly with Marriott Vacation Club before finalising a purchase, rather than relying solely on secondhand figures. Anyone selling should also have their current annual maintenance fee statement on hand, since buyers will reasonably expect to see it before agreeing a price.