Port O'Call

About Port O'Call

Port O'Call is an independent timeshare property on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Its independent status means it isn't run by one of the large hotel-branded timeshare chains, but its RCI affiliation gives owners access to a large global exchange network alongside their usual week at the resort. That combination — a standalone resort with international exchange membership — is fairly typical of long-established Hilton Head properties and is worth understanding before you buy, sell, or rent here.

Hilton Head Island: the setting

Hilton Head Island is a 42-square-mile barrier island linked to the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway, long known for its beaches and golf. The area has more than two dozen public and resort golf courses, along with tennis facilities, nature trails, and protected maritime forest. Port O'Call sits close to the sand, with the beach around half a kilometre away and Calibogue Sound a short distance beyond, where dolphin-watching trips, kayaking, and boat excursions are popular. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is roughly 40 miles (64 km) north, putting historic Savannah within easy reach for a day trip.

Selling or renting a week at Port O'Call

If you own a week at Port O'Call and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform — there's a one-time listing fee to publish, and BidMyTimeshare.com doesn't take a commission on the sale or rental itself.

Because Port O'Call is independently managed rather than part of a branded chain, resale transfers are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a central corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth both parties confirming directly with the resort or its association: the current transfer fee, whether a right of first refusal applies to the sale, how long the transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and can change, so get them in writing rather than relying on what a previous owner paid.

A resale buyer at Port O'Call takes on the usage rights tied to the week or points being sold, along with the RCI affiliation, but typically does not inherit any loyalty perks, credits, or promotional extras the seller may have accumulated separately — these generally stay with the original purchase and don't transfer with a resale. Renters, meanwhile, are usually looking for confirmed dates, proximity to the beach, and clarity on what's included in the unit, so a listing that spells out the week number, unit size, and any exchange eligibility tends to answer the questions buyers and renters ask first.

Practical notes for owners and visitors

Hilton Head's weather is workable most of the year, though April–May and September–October bring milder temperatures and lighter crowds than mid-summer. A car is genuinely useful here — the island is spread out, and reaching golf courses, restaurants, or Savannah is far easier with your own transport. Owners planning to use RCI to exchange their week elsewhere should deposit early, since popular destinations and peak weeks fill up well ahead of time. Tide times are also worth checking before heading to the beach, as they affect how much sand is exposed and how currents behave in the sound.