Wapato Point Lodge Association

The Resort & Setting

Wapato Point Lodge Association is an independent, owner-run timeshare resort rather than a branded chain property, which means the association itself sets the rules around resale, fees and how weeks are administered. It sits in Manson, on the shores of Lake Chelan in North-Central Washington, putting owners within easy reach of the water without having to drive into the busier town of Chelan itself. Because it's RCI-affiliated, owners aren't limited to using their week on-site every year — they can deposit it into the RCI exchange network and travel elsewhere instead.

The Area and Things to Do

Manson's main draw is Lake Chelan itself, a 55-mile glacial lake right on the resort's doorstep that's used for swimming, boating, paddleboarding and scenic cruises from spring through early autumn. A short drive away, Lake Chelan State Park offers lakeside camping, picnic spots and walking trails, while the Chelan Butte Trail is a popular (and fairly strenuous) hike rewarded with wide views over the lake and the Cascades. Further afield, Wenatchee National Forest gives access to genuine wilderness hiking, fishing and camping, and the Chelan County Fairgrounds hosts seasonal fairs and events worth checking out if you're visiting outside the peak summer weeks. Summer is high season for obvious reasons — lake levels, warm weather and long days — while winter turns Manson into a much quieter, off-season retreat.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Wapato Point Lodge Association and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — we charge a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers, and that's it.

Because Wapato Point Lodge Association is an independent property, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a national brand's resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the association: the current transfer fee, whether there's a right of first refusal that could affect the sale, how long the transfer process typically takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. A resale buyer should also ask exactly what transfers with the week — for example, whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be arranged separately once the deed or membership changes hands. None of these figures are published here, so get them in writing from the association before closing.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for lake access, a specific week in summer, and clarity on what's included — so owners renting out a week should be upfront about unit size, sleeping capacity and proximity to the water when listing.

Practical Notes

Manson experiences all four seasons distinctly, so expect the resort and the wider Lake Chelan area to be busiest in summer and considerably quieter in winter. If you're planning to visit during peak months, book or arrange any exchange well ahead of time, as accommodation around the lake fills up fast. Owners considering an RCI exchange instead of using their week on-site should check deposit deadlines with RCI directly, since exchange availability is separate from the resort's own booking calendar.