How to rent out your Vistana (Sheraton / Westin) points
Two paths to rental income from your Vistana StarOptions: self-rent for maximum upside, or use a buyer service for zero-work cash. We cover both.
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Option 1
Self-rent on Airbnb or Vrbo (highest upside)
The classic move: book a peak-season week at a desirable Vistana resort using your annual StarOptions, then list the reservation on Airbnb or Vrbo at market rate. Typical Vistana owners with 115,000 points net $2,875–$6,325 per year via self-rental.
The work involved:
- Book the peak week the moment your booking window opens (13 months out for most Vistana 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.
Heads up
We don't have a cash buyer for Vistana points
The cash-buyer service we recommend buys points from a set of major points programs, and Vistana (Sheraton / Westin) isn't currently one of them. We'd rather tell you that than send you somewhere that can't actually help. Here's what does work for Vistana owners:
- →Self-rent your points on Airbnb or Vrbo — book a peak week and list it yourself. More work, but you keep the full spread.
- →Look at resale and exit options for the contract itself. Use the brand's own program first, and never pay an upfront-fee “exit” company.
- →Convert your StarOptions to Marriott points — Marriott Vacation Club is a program cash buyers do work with, so converting can open that door.
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 Vistana 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