The Beach Club at St. Augustine

The Resort & Setting

The Beach Club at St. Augustine is an independently run timeshare resort affiliated with RCI, putting it in a different category from the big hotel-branded resorts up and down the Florida coast. That independence often means a smaller, more close-knit ownership community and a management style tied directly to the local area rather than a national chain. Its setting in St. Augustine gives owners a rare pairing: beach time a short drive away, and genuine 17th-century Spanish colonial history within easy reach too.

St. Augustine: The Area and What There Is to Do

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States, and it shows in the best way — narrow colonial streets, Spanish-era architecture, and a historic district built for wandering on foot. Within a couple of miles of the resort you'll find the Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century stone fort overlooking Matanzas Bay, plus museums, galleries and the quirky Potter's Wax Museum. St. Augustine Beach, about 2 miles out, covers the classic Florida essentials: sand, sun, a fishing pier, and nearby restaurants and shops. The city has a mild, temperate climate, so visits work year-round, though winter (November–April) brings cooler, drier weather and lighter crowds than the summer season.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at The Beach Club at St. Augustine and are ready to move on, or you'd simply rather rent out a year you can't use, listing it privately is usually the most direct route. On BidMyTimeshare.com, owners list their own week, set their own asking price, and deal with interested buyers or renters directly through the platform — there's a one-time listing fee to post, and no commission is taken from your sale or rental once it's agreed.

Because The Beach Club at St. Augustine is independently managed, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a branded corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer or administration fee, whether the HOA holds a right of first refusal on resale, how long the transfer process typically takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. A resale buyer should also get written clarity on exactly what transfers — the deeded week or points, and continued RCI exchange eligibility — since these details can vary by contract and aren't guaranteed to match the original purchase terms.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, clarity on what week or unit size is being offered, and a seller who can answer questions about the resort's location relative to the beach and historic district. Being specific about unit size, view, and travel season in your listing tends to attract more serious enquiries.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Because the resort carries RCI affiliation, owners can use their week or points to exchange into other RCI resorts rather than staying at The Beach Club at St. Augustine every year — a detail worth highlighting in any resale or rental listing, since it adds flexibility beyond the home resort itself. Buyers new to timeshare ownership should ask directly about annual fee history and any special assessments, as these aren't always visible from the outside and can affect the real cost of taking over a week.

Parking in downtown St. Augustine during peak season can be tight, so owners and renters visiting the historic district are generally advised to find parking early in the day before setting out to explore on foot.