MountainLoft Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

MountainLoft Resort is a Bluegreen Vacations property in Gatlinburg, a mountain town that serves as one of the main gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ownership here is structured as a vacation club timeshare, giving owners either a fixed week or points-based access depending on their contract, along with the option to exchange through RCI or Interval International, as the resort is affiliated with both networks. That dual affiliation is worth noting if you're comparing resale listings, since it affects how flexible a given week can be for trading elsewhere.

The Area and Things to Do

Gatlinburg is built around mountain tourism, and MountainLoft Resort's location puts most of it within easy reach. Great Smoky Mountains National Park itself is only a mile or two away, popular for hiking trails, scenic drives and wildlife spotting. Closer to town, the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community gathers over a hundred independent studios and shops, and the Gatlinburg SkyLift offers mountain views right from downtown. Anakeesta Adventure Park adds zip-lining and canopy walks a short drive away, and for those wanting a change of pace, the Pigeon Forge entertainment district is about five miles off, with its theme parks and restaurants. It's a destination that works for hikers, families and anyone who wants mountain scenery without giving up shops and dining in the evening.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at MountainLoft Resort and are thinking about selling, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get the week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to know how a Bluegreen transfer actually works. According to a resale broker, Bluegreen charges a transfer fee of around $500, and the brand holds a right of first refusal on resales, meaning Bluegreen can step in and match an accepted offer before it goes through to the buyer. Transfers typically take between 30 and 90 days to complete once a buyer is confirmed. It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include: owner reports note that resale buyers can use Bonus Time only at their home resort (MountainLoft itself), and do not receive Premier status, which is reserved for buyers who purchase directly from the developer. Being clear about these limits upfront tends to make for a smoother sale and fewer questions later.

For renters, the appeal of MountainLoft Resort is largely about the location — walking distance to Gatlinburg's arts district and attractions, with the national park right on the doorstep. Owners renting out a week can expect renters to ask about proximity to downtown, access to the park, and whether the unit is fixed-week or flexible on dates.

Practical Notes

Anyone buying a resale week should confirm the current transfer fee and timing directly before agreeing a price, since figures can change. It's also sensible to check what exchange rights, if any, transfer with the specific week or points contract, given the RCI and Interval International affiliation. For owners listing on BidMyTimeshare.com, having these details ready — transfer fee, right of first refusal, expected timeline — makes for a more straightforward listing and builds buyer confidence from the first enquiry.