How to rent out your Westgate Resorts points
Two paths to rental income from your Westgate points: 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 Westgate resort using your annual points, then list the reservation on Airbnb or Vrbo at market rate. Typical Westgate owners with 275,000 points net $1,100–$2,750 per year via self-rental.
The work involved:
- Book the peak week the moment your booking window opens (13 months out for most Westgate 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 Westgate points
The cash-buyer service we recommend buys points from a set of major points programs, and Westgate Resorts 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 Westgate 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.
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 Westgate 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