Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston

The Resort & Setting

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House occupies a landmark building at 3 McKinley Square, in the Financial District of downtown Boston. It's an all-suite property, rated 4.7/5 from 756 Google reviews, and one of its signature features is an open-air observation deck with sweeping views across the city skyline and harbour. As a Marriott Vacation Club resort, it's built around suite-style accommodation rather than standard hotel rooms, which suits owners who want kitchen facilities and more space when visiting the city for a few days or longer.

The Area & Things to Do

Boston's Financial District puts owners within walking distance of Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, and the waterfront, with the North End's Italian restaurants and Boston Common just a short stroll away. The city's mix of history, harbour views and compact, walkable streets makes it an easy base for exploring on foot, whether that's a weekend of sightseeing, a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, or simply hopping on the T to reach other neighbourhoods. Boston draws visitors year-round — business travellers and conference-goers keep the city busy outside the main summer tourist months, so a week here has a use beyond the classic beach-holiday pattern.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to move on from your ownership, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list your week directly, owner to owner: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you through the platform, and there's a one-time listing fee rather than a commission taken from your sale. That keeps more of the proceeds in your pocket compared with routes where a percentage is deducted at closing.

Before you list, it helps to understand how a Marriott Vacation Club resale actually plays out. Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, which typically runs 15 to 30 days depending on the resort — so a sale isn't final until Marriott either waives that right or lets the window pass. According to Marriott, resale transfer fees differ by ownership type: for points, the charge is $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000) plus a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee to waive the right of first refusal; for US legacy weeks, it's a flat $25 transfer fee plus the $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. Owners generally report that the whole transfer process takes around three to four months, so factor that timeline into any sale.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include. Resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks can't be enrolled in the Abound programme or converted into Marriott Bonvoy points. This resort's ownership does carry access to Interval International for exchanges, which is worth highlighting in your listing since it matters to many buyers.

If you're renting rather than selling, be ready for renters to ask about suite size, which nights or seasons you're offering, and whether the stay includes the observation deck and other on-site features — downtown Boston's year-round business and tourist traffic means demand for short stays isn't limited to summer.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Sellers

Before agreeing a price, confirm the exact transfer fee that applies to your specific ownership (points versus legacy week), check whether Marriott's right of first refusal has been formally waived, and ask the seller or current owner for the current annual maintenance fee, since this isn't published anywhere public and can only be confirmed by logging into the owner portal.