Sheraton Desert Oasis

The Resort and Its Setting

Sheraton Desert Oasis is a Vistana-branded timeshare property in Scottsdale, operating within the Marriott Vacations Worldwide portfolio. Owners hold either points or a fixed week that can be used for stays at the resort, with the option to trade through the RCI exchange network for other affiliated resorts. It's a city-edge property rather than a remote retreat, which suits owners who want a Scottsdale base rather than a beach or ski destination.

Scottsdale: What's Around It

Scottsdale sits at the edge of the Phoenix metro area and is known for its golf courses, spas and desert scenery as much as for its shopping and dining. Old Town Scottsdale, about 3 miles (5km) away, is the obvious draw for galleries, restaurants and a bit of southwestern history. Scottsdale Fashion Square (4 miles/6km) covers the upscale shopping side, while the Desert Botanical Garden (5 miles/8km) is worth a half-day if you like cacti and desert landscaping done well. Further out, Taliesin West (7 miles/12km) is Frank Lloyd Wright's former home and school, open for tours, and Camelback Mountain (6 miles/10km) is the go-to hike for anyone wanting a view over the valley. None of this is beach weather — it's desert heat for much of the year, with October through April the comfortable stretch.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're selling your Sheraton Desert Oasis week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week or points at a price you set, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and you pay a one-time listing fee rather than a sales commission.

Before you list, it helps to know what a resale transfer actually involves. According to Marriott, transferring points costs $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000) plus fees, while US legacy weeks carry a flat $25 transfer fee plus a $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. Marriott also holds a right of first refusal on resale transfers, which it can exercise within 15–30 days depending on the resort — so a sale isn't guaranteed to close the moment you find a buyer. Owners typically report a transfer process taking 3–4 months from agreed sale to completed paperwork, so factor that into any timeline you give a buyer.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include: resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks can't be enrolled in Abound or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points. This doesn't affect the right to use or exchange the week itself, but buyers researching the brand's loyalty perks should know these are retail-only benefits.

If you're renting out your week instead of selling, renters are generally looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, clarity on whether it's a fixed week or points-based reservation, and an idea of what's included (resort fees, any housekeeping or amenity charges). Being clear about these details upfront tends to produce faster, smoother bookings.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Owners

Anyone buying resale should ask the seller for the current annual maintenance fee and confirm it directly with Marriott's owner services before agreeing on a price, since Marriott doesn't publish these fees on an open page — they sit behind the owner portal login. Buyers should also confirm in writing whether the unit is a points-based or legacy-week ownership, as this affects both the transfer fee structure and what the new owner can do with RCI exchanges.