Presidential Villas at Grand Palms Resort

The Resort and Its Setting

Presidential Villas at Grand Palms Resort is an independent timeshare property in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, with an RCI affiliation. That combination gives it a hybrid character: the resort runs under its own management rather than a big hotel brand, but owners still have the option to deposit their week into RCI for an exchange elsewhere. Surfside Beach itself is known locally as "The Family Beach" — a low-rise, residential stretch of coastline that's noticeably calmer than central Myrtle Beach, just a few miles north.

The Area and Things to Do

Surfside Beach's public beach is the obvious draw, a short distance from the resort and ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and long walks along the shore. Surfside Pier is nearby too, popular for fishing and watching the sunset over the Atlantic. For a change of pace, Barefoot Landing is within easy reach, with its waterfront shops, restaurants, and live music, while Myrtle Beach itself offers golf courses, Broadway-style shows, and a much wider choice of dining. Further afield, Huntington Beach State Park offers salt marshes, maritime forest, and excellent wildlife-watching for anyone wanting a day away from the sand.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Presidential Villas at Grand Palms Resort and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers.

Because this is an independent resort, resale transfers are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a national brand programme. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for two things: the current transfer fee (what it costs to re-register the week in the new owner's name) and the latest annual maintenance fee. These figures aren't published by BidMyTimeshare.com and can change, so always confirm them with the resort before closing a deal. Resale buyers should also ask whether any RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be set up separately once the transfer is complete, since exchange privileges are usually tied to the account holder rather than the unit itself.

Renters, meanwhile, tend to look for clear week or points values, confirmation of which unit type and view they're booking, and straightforward communication with the owner — all of which a direct listing on the marketplace is set up to provide.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Sellers

Peak season on this part of the Grand Strand runs from late May through early September, when demand for rentals is strongest and beach weather is most reliable. Spring and early autumn are quieter, with milder weather and fewer crowds, which can suit buyers or renters who prefer a slower pace. A car is genuinely useful here, since Barefoot Landing and Myrtle Beach's wider attractions are spread along the coast rather than within walking distance. Anyone renting or buying resale should also check the unit size and sleeping capacity directly with the seller, as timeshare accommodation varies by week and season even within the same resort.