Windward Passage Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

Windward Passage Resort is an independent timeshare resort with RCI affiliation, located in Fort Myers Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast. Owners hold a week at the resort and, through RCI, have the option to deposit that week into the exchange system for a stay at another affiliated resort instead. Fort Myers Beach itself is a laid-back barrier-island town known for its long stretch of sand, warm Gulf waters, and a slower, beachy pace that suits both families and couples.

The Area & Things to Do

Fort Myers Beach is a well-established Gulf Coast destination with plenty to fill a week beyond the sand. The Fort Myers Beach Pier is a short drive away and a good spot for sunset views and casual fishing. For a proper day trip, Sanibel Island is about 18 km (11 miles) away and known for shelling and its wildlife refuges, while Captiva Island, a little further at roughly 25 km (16 miles), has a quieter, more upscale feel with golf and good dining. Inland, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve offers boardwalk trails through native Florida wetlands, and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates offer a look at the historic winter homes and gardens of two of America's best-known inventors. The town itself has a solid mix of casual restaurants, beach bars, and shops, so there's no need to travel far for day-to-day essentials.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Windward Passage Resort and are considering a change, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and pay a one-time listing fee rather than a commission on the sale — we don't take a cut when your week sells or rents. Buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, so you stay in control of negotiations and timing.

Because Windward Passage Resort is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded developer process. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the association directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these vary and aren't fixed by RCI or any outside brand. Confirm in writing what will and won't transfer with the sale — typically the deeded or contracted week itself, but not any outstanding fees, prior RCI deposits, or loyalty-style credits tied to the current owner. If RCI affiliation matters to your buyer, let them know that exchange enrolment is handled separately through RCI once the transfer is complete, not automatically bundled into the resale.

Renters, meanwhile, tend to ask practical questions: which week or season is available, what's included in the unit, and how close the resort is to the beach and to Fort Myers Beach's restaurants and shops. Being upfront about these details in your listing helps attract serious enquiries.

Practical Notes

Fort Myers Beach sees its busiest, most pleasant stretch from December through April, when the weather is driest and most comfortable — book or list well ahead for these months. Summer (June to September) brings lower rates but more heat, humidity, and the start of hurricane season, which runs through November; travel insurance is worth considering if you're renting out a week in that window. Southwest Florida International Airport is around 30 km (19 miles) away, making the resort straightforward to reach for both domestic and international visitors.