The Colonies at Williamsburg

The Resort and Setting

The Colonies at Williamsburg is a condo-style timeshare resort in Williamsburg, Virginia, part of the Vacation Village Resorts group. Units range from traditional 2-bedroom layouts to larger 4-bedroom options, which suits owners who travel with extended family or split a week between two couples. On-site, guests have access to a fitness centre plus both indoor and outdoor pools — a useful combination given Virginia's warm summers and cooler shoulder seasons. The resort holds a 4.4/5 rating from well over 2,600 reviews, reflecting a consistent, well-run property rather than a boutique or luxury one.

The Area and Things to Do

The address — 5380 Olde Towne Rd — puts the resort right in the heart of the Colonial Triangle, less than a mile from Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century town with costumed interpreters and historic buildings spread across roughly 300 acres. Families often pair a Colonial Williamsburg visit with Busch Gardens Williamsburg (around 3 miles away) for roller coasters and live shows, or Water Country USA (about 4 miles) for a warm-weather water park day. History enthusiasts can go further afield to Historic Jamestowne (around 8 miles), the site of the first permanent English settlement in America, or get outdoors at York River State Park (about 7 miles) for hiking and river views. It's a destination that works equally well for a history-focused trip, a theme-park holiday, or a quieter nature-and-gardens visit — which is part of why it holds appeal across different seasons rather than just peak summer.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Colonies at Williamsburg and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested 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 their week.

Before listing, it's worth confirming two things directly with Vacation Village Resorts or the resort's owners' association: the transfer fee charged when ownership changes hands, and whether the resort holds a right of first refusal on resales (common at many timeshare resorts, meaning the resort or HOA can match a sale price before it's finalised). Also ask how long a transfer typically takes to process, since this affects how quickly a buyer can start using their week. Since exchange network affiliation for this resort isn't independently confirmed, don't assume or advertise access to any exchange network — stick to what the deed and resort directly offer: the unit, the pools, the fitness centre, and the Williamsburg location.

Buyers purchasing a resale week should expect to receive the usage rights and any club benefits tied to the deed itself, but should always ask the seller or resort directly what is and isn't included — for example, whether annual maintenance fees are up to date and what they currently cost.

Practical Notes for Renters and Buyers

Renters typically look for unit size (the 2- vs 4-bedroom distinction matters for group trips), proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, and confirmation of pool and fitness access. Buyers evaluating a resale should ask about the current annual maintenance fee, any outstanding fees owed by the seller, and the transfer process timeline before agreeing on a price. Because this is a private resale and rental market, all of these details are negotiated directly between the two parties rather than set by BidMyTimeshare.com.