How to rent out your Westgate Resorts points
Two paths to rental income from your Westgate westgate 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 Westgate resort using your annual westgate 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.
Option 2
Sell points to a buyer service (zero work)
Services like Timeshare Rental Pros pay you cash upfront for your annual westgate 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.
Westgate Points trade at $0.004–$0.010 per point — lower than most major programs due to brand reputation and oversupply. A typical 200,000-point allocation rents for $800–$2,000 per year. Orlando and Vegas weeks rent strongest. Buyer services like Timeshare Rental Pros are often the cleanest path for Westgate owners specifically because (a) self-rent has friction due to Westgate's reputation and (b) selling the underlying contract is essentially impossible.
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