Marriott's Timber Lodge

The resort and its setting

Marriott's Timber Lodge is a Marriott Vacation Club property at 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, California — a short walk from the lakeshore and directly connected to Heavenly Mountain Resort's slopes, so owners and guests can ski or ride in and out without needing a car. Google reviewers (4.5/5 from over 2,040 ratings) describe cozy rooms and suites, an on-site pool, and an Asian restaurant within the lodge. It's built as a true four-season base: skiing and snowboarding in winter, hiking, biking and the lake itself the rest of the year.

The area and things to do

South Lake Tahoe is one of the best-known resort towns on the California side of Lake Tahoe, sitting in El Dorado County right on the state line with Nevada. The town combines casino and entertainment options on the Nevada side with outdoor recreation on the California side — beaches, marinas, hiking trails and, in winter, several major ski resorts within easy reach. It's a destination that draws both summer lake visitors and winter snow-sports crowds, which is part of why timeshare weeks here tend to suit owners who want flexibility across seasons.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week or points at Marriott's Timber Lodge and no longer use them, BidMyTimeshare.com offers a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list the week or points for a one-time listing fee, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale itself.

Before you list, it helps to understand Marriott Vacation Club's own transfer mechanics, since these affect what a buyer is actually getting:

- **Resale fees:** For points ownership, Marriott charges resale buyers $750 per 250 points, with a $3,000 minimum, according to Marriott Vacation Club resale guidance. First-time owners also pay a $300 education fee, plus a $95 fee if Marriott waives its right of first refusal. For legacy weeks in the US, the transfer fee is $25 plus a $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. - **Right of first refusal:** Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, running 15–30 days depending on the resort, so a sale isn't final until that window has passed. - **What transfers and what doesn't:** Resale points purchased secondhand do not count toward Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks cannot be enrolled in the Abound program or converted into Marriott Bonvoy points. Buyers should go in understanding they're purchasing usage rights and exchange access, not the full suite of loyalty-program benefits. - **Timing:** Owners typically report a transfer process of 3–4 months from agreed sale to completed transfer, so it's worth factoring that into any listing timeline.

This resort participates in the Interval International exchange network, which is worth flagging to prospective buyers who want to trade their week for stays elsewhere.

Renters, for their part, are usually drawn to Timber Lodge for its ski-in/ski-out location and proximity to the lake, so sellers renting out a week rather than selling outright should highlight those points directly in the listing.

Practical notes

Marriott does not publish its resale transfer fees on an open web page — the figures above come from the owner portal and resale-industry sources, since the portal itself requires an account login. Anyone selling or buying here should confirm current fees directly with Marriott Vacation Club Owner Services before finalising a price, as fee structures can be revised.