Sheraton Desert Oasis Ii

The Resort and Its Setting

Sheraton Desert Oasis II is a Vistana-affiliated timeshare property in Scottsdale, Arizona, part of the Marriott Vacations Worldwide group. Ownership here follows the standard vacation ownership model: owners hold either a fixed or points-based interest and use it for their own stays, or exchange it through RCI, the resort's exchange affiliate. As a Sheraton-branded property, it sits within a well-established management structure typical of Marriott Vacations Worldwide resorts.

Scottsdale and the Surrounding Area

Scottsdale is one of the best-known resort towns in the Phoenix Valley, built around desert scenery, golf courses and a dry, sunny climate for most of the year. Old Town Scottsdale, around 5 miles (8 km) from the resort, is the area's historic centre, with galleries, shops and restaurants rooted in Southwestern culture. Hikers head to Camelback Mountain (about 7.5 miles/12 km away) for trails overlooking the Valley, while the Desert Botanical Garden, roughly 6 miles (10 km) out, spans 55 acres of desert plant collections and walking trails. Architecture fans can visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school, about 9 miles (15 km) from the resort. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is around 15 miles (25 km) away, making the resort an easy drive from the airport.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Sheraton Desert Oasis II and want to sell, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale.

Before listing, it helps to understand how a Marriott Vacation Club transfer actually works, since the following details apply to Vistana/Marriott-affiliated resorts like this one:

- **Resale/transfer fees**: according to Marriott, transferring a points-based interest costs $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000) plus fees, including a $300 education fee for first-time owners. For US legacy weeks, the fee is lower — $25 plus a $95 right-of-first-refusal fee, per RedWeek. - **Right of first refusal**: Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, typically exercised within 15–30 days depending on the resort, so a sale isn't final until that window passes. - **Transfer time**: owners report transfers commonly take 3–4 months to complete, so factor this into your timeline if you're selling. - **What a resale buyer does and doesn't get**: a resale buyer takes on the week or points for personal use and RCI exchange, but resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale weeks can't be enrolled in Abound or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points. Buyers should factor this into what they're willing to pay.

For renters, the main draw is simple access to a Scottsdale resort address without the long-term commitment — most renters are after specific dates tied to golf trips, winter breaks, or events in the Valley, so flexibility around check-in dates is worth highlighting in a listing.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Anyone buying resale should ask the seller for the current annual maintenance fee and confirm it directly, since fees aren't published on an open page and require logging into the owner portal. Because Marriott's right of first refusal applies, sellers should expect that confirmed sale price to be subject to that review period before the transfer can proceed. Owners planning to exchange through RCI for international or peak-season travel should check availability well ahead, as popular dates fill quickly within the exchange calendar.