Parkside Williamsburg Resort

The Resort & Setting

Parkside Williamsburg Resort sits at 1827 Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg, York County, Virginia — a short drive from the historic centre of town. Bluegreen Vacations designed the property around a mix of standalone homes and multi-bedroom apartments, which suits groups and multi-generational families who want more space than a standard hotel room. On-site, owners and guests have access to a pool, a fitness room and a game room, giving the resort a self-contained, low-key feel rather than the busier resort-strip atmosphere found closer to the beach destinations further south. Google reviewers consistently rate it highly (4.6 out of 5 from 1,274 reviews), with the editorial summary describing it as an upscale property built around comfortable, flexible accommodation.

The Area & Things to Do

Williamsburg is one of the best-known heritage destinations on the US East Coast, and the resort's location on Merrimac Trail puts you within easy reach of the main sights. Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century town with costumed interpreters, working trades and historic taverns, is the obvious draw. Families travelling with children often build a trip around Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the Water Country USA water park, both known for their rides and seasonal events. History-minded visitors can add Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Battlefield to the itinerary, rounding out what's often called the Historic Triangle. Outside the main attractions, the area has a steady supply of outlet shopping, golf courses and casual dining, making it easy to fill a week without much driving.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Parkside Williamsburg Resort and no longer use it, you can list it for sale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. This is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, your listing is shown to buyers and renters searching for this resort, and interested parties contact you directly through the platform. Sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to publish their week — there's no commission taken from the sale price, so what you agree with a buyer is what you keep.

Because this is a Bluegreen Vacations resort (now part of Hilton Grand Vacations), a few brand-specific points are worth knowing before you set a price or make an offer. Transfer fees for Bluegreen resales run to roughly $500, according to resale brokers working with the brand. Bluegreen also holds a right of first refusal on resales, meaning the brand can step in and match an agreed sale price before the transfer goes through — this is standard practice and doesn't normally stop a sale, but it can add to the timeline. Most Bluegreen transfers take somewhere between 30 and 90 days to complete once a sale is agreed, so factor that into any moving dates or rental plans.

It's also important for buyers to understand what they will and won't get with a resale week. According to owner reports and Bluegreen's own resale terms, resale buyers can use Bonus Time only at their home resort, and resale purchases do not carry Premier status. If exchange privileges or upgraded owner benefits matter to you as a buyer, ask the seller directly what's included before agreeing on a price — don't assume a resale week carries the same perks as a direct-from-developer purchase.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Renters typically look for clear week or date ranges, unit size (studio through larger multi-bedroom layouts), and what's included — parking, pool and gym access, and whether linens or a starter kitchen kit are provided. Sellers should have their maintenance fee statement and any HOA or resort documentation on hand, as buyers will ask about current annual fees as part of due diligence. If you're unsure of your week's exact unit type or current fee, check your latest owner statement from Bluegreen before listing, so your ad is accurate from the start.