How to rent out your Diamond Resorts points
Two paths to rental income from your Diamond diamond points: self-rent for maximum upside, or use a buyer service for zero-work cash. We cover both.
Option 1
Self-rent on Airbnb or Vrbo (highest upside)
The classic move: book a peak-season week at a desirable Diamond resort using your annual diamond points, then list the reservation on Airbnb or Vrbo at market rate. Typical Diamond owners with 51,250 points net $4,100–$9,225 per year via self-rental.
The work involved:
- Book the peak week the moment your booking window opens (13 months out for most Diamond contracts) — peak weeks sell out within hours
- Take quality photos of the unit (or use property-listing photos with permission)
- Write the Airbnb/Vrbo listing, set pricing, respond to inquiries
- Manage check-in instructions and the reservation itself
- Handle the no-show or cancellation risk if anything goes sideways
Plan on 10–20 hours of work over the rental cycle. The upside: you keep more of the per-point spread.
Option 2
Sell points to a buyer service (zero work)
Services like Timeshare Rental Pros pay you cash upfront for your annual diamond points — typically within 48 hours of accepting the offer. They handle the Airbnb/Vrbo booking, listing, and all rental management. You take a slightly lower per-point payout in exchange for zero work and guaranteed payment.
Diamond Points have decent rental economics in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Sedona — the markets where Diamond properties cluster. Per-point rental value is $0.08–$0.18, so a typical 15,000-point allocation rents for $1,200–$2,700 per year. Owners selling expiring points to buyer services typically receive $0.05–$0.12 per point in upfront cash. Diamond's reputation issues mean owners are often eager to monetize before contracts feel like more of a liability than an asset.
Which is right for you?
Self-rent when:
- ✓ You've already managed Airbnb listings before
- ✓ You can monitor your inbox during the rental window
- ✓ You want to maximize per-point cash captured
- ✓ Your Diamond contract gives you priority booking at peak weeks
Use a buyer service when:
- ✓ You don't want to manage a rental listing
- ✓ Your points expire soon and you need cash fast
- ✓ You've tried self-renting and found it more work than worth
- ✓ You want guaranteed payment with no platform risk