The Lodge Alley Inn

The Resort & Setting

The Lodge Alley Inn occupies a cluster of restored 18th-century buildings at 195 E Bay Street, right in the heart of Charleston's historic district. The style here is genteel rather than flashy — exposed brick, timber beams, and suites that lean into the building's age rather than disguising it. Some units come with whirlpool tubs, a detail that shows up repeatedly in guest reviews as a nice surprise for a timeshare property of this vintage. It's operated under the Bluegreen Vacations brand, now part of Hilton Grand Vacations, which matters for owners thinking about resale (more on that below).

The Area & Things to Do

East Bay Street puts owners and guests within walking distance of the historic district's cobblestone lanes, the City Market, and the waterfront along the Battery. Charleston itself is one of the most walkable historic cities in the American South, known for its preserved antebellum architecture, horse-drawn carriage tours, and a food scene that draws visitors in its own right — think Lowcountry classics like shrimp and grits or she-crab soup at restaurants a short stroll from the Inn. Charleston Harbor and the ferry to Fort Sumter are nearby, and the city's position on a peninsula means much of what visitors come for — galleries, boutiques, historic churches, and waterfront parks — is reachable on foot rather than by car.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Lodge Alley Inn and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform, and no commission is taken on the sale — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to understand how Bluegreen handles transfers, since this affects what a buyer is actually getting. According to Bluegreen, resale transfers typically carry a transfer fee of about $500, and the brand holds a right of first refusal on resales, meaning Bluegreen can step in and match an offer before it goes through to an outside buyer. Transfers generally take somewhere between 30 and 90 days to complete once a sale is agreed.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include. Owners who buy resale typically retain access to Bonus Time at the home resort only, and resale buyers do not receive Premier status within the Bluegreen system. This is a common point of confusion, so stating it clearly in your listing saves time for both sides. The resort does participate in the RCI exchange network, which is worth highlighting if you're marketing your week to a buyer who wants the flexibility to trade into other destinations rather than returning to Charleston every year.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for a confirmed week, clarity on what's included (suite type, any resort fees), and a sense of how walkable the location is to the historic district — all things worth spelling out plainly in your listing description.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Because this is a branded resort rather than an independent one, resale transfers go through Bluegreen's own process rather than a standalone owners' association, so it's worth confirming the current transfer fee and any outstanding annual maintenance fee directly with Bluegreen before finalising a price with a buyer. Given the 30–90 day transfer window, build that timeline into any sale agreement so neither party is caught off guard. Charleston's historic district address and strong Google rating are genuine selling points, but they don't change the mechanics of the transfer — those are set by the brand, not by location.