Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

The resort and its setting

Westgate Vacation Villas Resort is a sprawling, villa-style timeshare property at 7700 Westgate Blvd in Kissimmee, Osceola County, within the Walt Disney World area of Orlando. Google reviewers (4.3/5 from over 18,600 ratings) describe a relaxed, lakeside layout with multiple pools, a water park, on-site dining and a complimentary shuttle to the theme parks — a practical base for families who want space to spread out after a day at the parks, rather than a boutique or adults-only retreat. As a Westgate Resorts property, it's part of a brand with a large footprint across Florida and other US vacation markets.

The area and things to do

Kissimmee is the budget-friendly, family-oriented side of the Orlando theme park belt, and Westgate Vacation Villas is well placed to take advantage of that. Guests typically split their time between the resort's own pools and water park and day trips to the major parks nearby — Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld are all a short drive away, with the free shuttle covering some of that ground. Kissimmee itself has the usual mix of outlet shopping, chain restaurants and mini-golf that supports a theme-park holiday, plus access to Florida's spring-fed lakes and golf courses if you want a day away from the parks.

Selling or renting a week here

Owners who no longer use their week can list it for private resale or rental on BidMyTimeshare.com. There's no commission — you set your own asking price, a one-time listing fee covers the listing itself, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform rather than going through an agent.

Before you price a week, it's worth knowing how a Westgate transfer actually works, based on figures from resale brokers and owner reports (SellMyTimeshare.tv, 2025; TUG forum, 2019–2024):

- **Transfer fee:** around $500 when handled through a broker. - **Transfer time:** 12 weeks or more is typical, so build that into any sale timeline. - **Right of first refusal:** Westgate Resorts holds a right of first refusal on resales, though owners report it's used only occasionally — meaning most private sales do go through, but the brand can step in. - **What a resale buyer gets:** owners report that resale buyers are typically limited to a 60-day booking window ahead of their stay (30 days on some deeds), compared with more flexible booking for buyers who purchase directly from the developer. Resale owners also report paying a higher internal exchange fee — around $700 — versus roughly $169 for a direct buyer. - **Exchange networks:** the resort is affiliated with both RCI and Interval International, so check which network your specific week is enrolled in, as this affects exchange options for a resale buyer.

None of this makes a resale week unsellable — plenty of owners do transfer successfully — but buyers and sellers should both go in with eyes open about timing, fees and the booking-window difference.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters searching for a week at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort are usually after the same things: proximity to the parks, a free shuttle, enough space for a family group, and access to the pools and water park without booking a full hotel stay for everyone. If you're renting rather than buying, confirm directly with the owner which unit size and view you're getting, since villa resorts like this one typically offer a range of layouts.

If you're buying a resale week, ask the seller for the current annual maintenance fee, the exact deed restrictions on booking windows, and written confirmation of which exchange network (RCI or Interval International) the week is affiliated with before you agree on a price.