Westside Bay Resort

The Resort and Its Setting

Westside Bay Resort sits in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks — a 54,000-acre lake that's long been one of the Midwest's go-to vacation spots. The resort operates independently rather than under a national timeshare brand, but it carries an RCI affiliation, so owners aren't limited to just this one property if they want to use their week elsewhere. It's a practical, lake-focused ownership: no pretensions, just a comfortable base close to the water.

The Area and Things to Do

Sunrise Beach is a relaxed lake community, and most of what draws visitors is within a short drive. Sunrise Beach City Beach, about half a mile from the resort, is the easiest spot for a swim or an afternoon on the water. The main lake itself is right on the doorstep, with boating, fishing, and watersports available throughout the warmer months. Golfers have two well-regarded courses nearby — Old Kinderhook Golf Club, designed by Tom Weiskopf, and Osage National Golf Club, both roughly 10–15 minutes away by car. For a change of pace, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri's largest state park, has hiking trails and picnic spots spread across the lake's shoreline, about 9 miles from the resort. Summer and spring break are peak times; the lake is far quieter — and often better value — outside those windows.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Because Westside Bay Resort is an independent property, resales and transfers aren't handled through a big-brand corporate system — they go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. If you're listing your week for sale or rent, it's worth confirming two things directly with the resort before agreeing a price with any buyer: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into a new owner's name, and the current annual maintenance fee. These figures aren't published centrally, so get them in writing from the resort rather than relying on estimates.

On BidMyTimeshare.com, the process itself is simple: you list your week as a private seller, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform — there's no commission on the sale. You pay a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers, nothing more. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a specific week than sell outright; you set the rental terms and deal directly with the renter.

Because the resort is RCI-affiliated, that's a genuine selling point worth including in your listing — a resale buyer who enrolls with RCI can use the week for exchanges, not just stays at Westside Bay Resort itself. Be upfront in your listing about what the buyer will and won't inherit: typically the usage rights and RCI eligibility transfer with a completed deed or membership change, but things like prior reservations, accumulated points, or any resort credits generally don't carry over automatically. Always have the buyer confirm transfer specifics with the resort before closing.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Anyone renting or buying a week here should expect a lake-town pace rather than a resort-town one — Sunrise Beach has casual dining and convenience stores, but it isn't set up with elaborate on-site resort amenities, so day trips to the lake, the beach, or the golf courses are part of the appeal. Weather varies by season, so packing for both sun and the occasional cooler, wetter day is sensible outside summer. Confirm exactly which week or season you're buying or renting, since lake demand (and pricing) shifts noticeably between peak summer and the quieter shoulder months.