Port Villas

About Port Villas

Port Villas is an independently run timeshare resort on Hilton Head Island, affiliated with the RCI exchange network. That RCI link means an owner's week or points can either be used directly at Port Villas or deposited for a stay at one of the thousands of resorts in the RCI system elsewhere in the world. Reviewers currently rate the resort 5/5, though the sample is small (3 reviews), so it's worth treating that score as a starting point rather than a full picture.

The island and what's around it

Hilton Head Island is a barrier island built around golf, beaches and marsh scenery, and Port Villas sits within easy reach of all three. Right at the doorstep is the island's Atlantic coastline — broad, gently sloping sand that's easy for families to use without a long walk from the car. A short drive brings you to Calibogue Sound for kayaking, dolphin-watching trips and marsh boat tours, and to Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, a protected reserve with flat walking trails good for birdwatching. Further afield (about an hour) is Savannah's historic district, with its squares and riverfront, and Hunting Island State Park, roughly 90 minutes south, known for its lighthouse and beach camping. The island itself is set up as a planned community, so most day-to-day needs — dining, shops, bike paths — are close by without much extra driving.

Selling or renting a week at Port Villas

If you own a week at Port Villas and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a small one-time listing fee to post the ad.

Because Port Villas is an independent resort, resale isn't processed through a large branded developer's resale desk. Instead, transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or management company. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth contacting that association directly to confirm the transfer fee, whether there's a right-of-first-refusal clause, and the annual maintenance fee — none of these figures are published by the resort, so get written confirmation rather than relying on assumptions. Also confirm how long the transfer process typically takes, since this varies by management company and can affect how quickly a sale closes.

A resale buyer can generally expect to receive the usage rights tied to the week or points being sold, along with RCI exchange eligibility if the account is transferred correctly — but they won't inherit any developer loyalty perks or promotional benefits tied specifically to the original purchase. It's the owner's responsibility to disclose exactly what is and isn't included before listing.

Renters, on the other hand, are typically looking for confirmed dates, clear check-in instructions, and an honest description of the unit and its proximity to the beach — listing this information clearly up front tends to cut down on back-and-forth questions.

Practical notes

Port Villas is reached via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, about 45 minutes away, or Charleston International Airport, roughly 2 hours out. Peak season on the island runs through spring and summer, so both owners renting out weeks and buyers booking exchanges should expect tighter availability then; shoulder-season stays are easier to secure and often cheaper. Anyone planning to use the RCI exchange option should deposit their week well in advance, since popular exchange destinations fill early.