WorldMark Lake Chelan Shores

The resort and its setting

WorldMark Lake Chelan Shores is a WorldMark by Wyndham property at 100 Lake Chelan Shores Dr, right on the water in Chelan, Washington. It's rated 4.6 out of 5 from 218 Google reviews, which is a solid track record for a resort like this. As a WorldMark property, units work on a points-based credit system rather than a fixed week, and owners typically stay at the resort for their lodging, with on-site staff able to help with travel arrangements as well. Being lakefront in Chelan means the draw here is straightforward: direct access to one of the deepest, clearest lakes in the US, with the kind of setting that keeps owners coming back year after year.

The area and things to do

Chelan is a long-standing summer destination in north-central Washington, built around Lake Chelan itself – a 50-plus-mile-long lake fed by snowmelt from the North Cascades. The town has a walkable downtown with lake access, and the wider Chelan Valley has built a reputation over the last couple of decades as a wine region, with a growing number of tasting rooms scattered around the lakeshore and surrounding hills. Boating, waterskiing, swimming and paddling are the obvious summer pursuits on the lake, while the surrounding hills offer hiking with views back down over the water. Further up the lake, the remote community of Stehekin is reachable only by boat, float plane or trail, and is a popular day-trip destination for visitors staying in Chelan. Expect a distinctly seasonal rhythm: summer is lively and warm, while spring and autumn are quieter, cooler, and generally better value for anyone with flexible dates.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own at WorldMark Lake Chelan Shores and no longer use your credits, you can list the week for sale or for rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers or renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to get your ad live.

Before listing, it's worth understanding how a resale transfer actually works with this brand. According to WorldMark by Wyndham, resale transfers handled through brokers typically carry a transfer fee of $399, and the process usually takes about six weeks to complete. No right of first refusal has been reported for WorldMark resales, meaning the resort or club generally doesn't have the option to step in and buy back the credits ahead of an outside buyer.

It's also important to be upfront with buyers about what does and doesn't carry over. WorldMark's Club Pass exchange program is limited to developer-purchased vacation credits, so a resale buyer acquiring credits second-hand won't have access to Club Pass. Similarly, VIP and TravelShare benefits are tied to the original purchasing family and are reported to transfer only to family members, not to unrelated resale buyers. Owners should factor this into their price and be clear about it in the listing, and buyers should ask specifically what credit type they're acquiring before agreeing on a price. WorldMark credits at this resort can also be used within the RCI exchange network, which is worth mentioning to buyers who may want flexibility to travel elsewhere with the same credits.

Practical notes

Anyone buying or renting should confirm current annual fees, the exact credit allotment, and usage dates directly with the seller, since these details vary by contract and aren't fixed figures we can quote here. Renters should also confirm whether a guest certificate or similar authorisation is needed to check in, since points-based resorts like this one often require the owner to arrange this in advance.