The Berkley, Orlando

The Resort & Its Setting

The Berkley, Orlando is an independent timeshare resort, meaning it isn't run by one of the big hotel-branded vacation ownership chains — it's self-managed, with its own owners' association setting the tone for the property. It carries an RCI affiliation, which is the detail that matters most for owners who like flexibility: a week here can be deposited into the RCI exchange network and swapped for a stay at another RCI resort elsewhere in the world, rather than used on-site every year.

The resort sits in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida — the quieter, more residential side of Orlando's tourist belt, a few minutes off the main corridors that lead into the theme park zone.

The Area and Things to Do

Kissimmee's whole appeal is that it puts you close to the attractions without the higher prices or crowds of staying directly on theme park property. Walt Disney World is about 32 km away, Universal Orlando around 38 km, and SeaWorld Orlando roughly 35 km — all comfortably reachable by car or ride-share for a day trip. Further afield, Kennedy Space Center on Florida's Space Coast is about 95 km out, a worthwhile full-day excursion for anyone interested in the US space programme.

Closer to home, Kissimmee's historic downtown is only about 5 km away — a walkable district of antique shops, local restaurants and small-town character that's a good antidote to a day spent queuing for rides. Outside the parks, the wider Kissimmee area also offers more affordable dining and shopping than the immediate theme park strips.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at The Berkley, Orlando can list it for resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and we charge 0% commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to post their week.

Because The Berkley is an independent resort, a resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a large branded resale desk. If you're selling, be ready to answer the questions a buyer is likely to ask: what week or season it is, whether it's fixed or floating, and whether the RCI affiliation carries over to a new owner. If you're buying, ask the seller (or the resort's management) directly about the transfer fee and the current annual maintenance fee before you agree on a price — these figures aren't published by the resort and should be confirmed in writing as part of the sale, since they vary and aren't something we can quote on your behalf.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically after the same thing regardless of resort brand: confirmed dates that line up with a theme park trip, a unit size that fits the group, and a clear idea of what's included (kitchen, laundry, parking) versus what's arranged separately.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Sellers

When listing a week, state whether it's deposited with RCI or available for direct occupancy, since this affects the week's appeal to different buyers. Buyers planning to exchange through RCI should check RCI's own exchange availability and any deposit deadlines before committing to a purchase, as exchange access depends on RCI's rules rather than the resort itself.

For travel planning around Kissimmee, book well ahead during peak Florida vacation seasons, consider a rental car for flexibility between the parks and downtown Kissimmee, and plan for a subtropical climate with sun protection and plenty of water, particularly in the summer months.