Newport Onshore Resort

Hi,

We are interested in purchasing a timeshare privately from someone and have a possible deal. I%26#39;m new to this but i think I have the basics down. I called the resort to ask some general questions.

However they don%26#39;t recommend private deals ( they make no $ on them) so our conversation was short but useful. I was informed that people now purchase points instead of weeks. Red time being the best points of course. I had not intended to join RCI as we don%26#39;t want to trade for several more years.

Has anyone reading this purchased a timeshare through a private party at this resort? Were there any problems? Any advice?

It looks quite nice from the pictures; are they accurate?

What about the management, i.e. helpful, competent?

Thanks in advance.

Newport Onshore Resort

There are many very helpful resources on the web about buying a timeshare; I am responding to your questions about the Resort. BTW, one of those resources is the RE Department at gonewport.com.

The Long Wharf Resort is a great place. It is quite clean and the rooms are comfortable. The Housekeeping staff is terrific...a tip on arrival goes a very long way. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need but I did have to ask our Housekeeper for a lobster pot...it arrived within 5 minutes. The only complaint we had was that it was difficult to find a baggage cart because many people seem to hoard them in their rooms the night before checkout. That%26#39;s not the fault, obviously, of the facility.

There are some real doosies at the front desk, though. Mostly kids. If you call again, make sure you ask for Rachel. She%26#39;s smart and communicative. Bear in mind that the staff is trained to encourage all transactions to go through the Resort and RCI so don%26#39;t be put off by their apparent reluctance to give you the inside tips.

The Resort is in a great location but you have to walk a while to get to the downtown hubbub. We don%26#39;t mind that at all. A brisk walk after dinner is AOK. There is ample parking on the premises.

If you have any specific questions...ask away!

I have no connection whatsoever with the Resort and am not in the travel business.

Newport Onshore Resort

I would not buy a timeshare from Fairfield resorts. The management people are terrible. I have a timeshare with them and I am trying to get rid of it.

I don%26#39;t see any problem with buying a timeshare from a private party..the reason they don%26#39;t advise it is because they want a commission...what week are you buying? I do know their maintenance fees o yearly upkeep fees are very high and I personally don%26#39;t think that it is worth it...also how much time is left on the contract....??? As far as points go STAY AWAY...they are a big problem..have read so many complaints on them...what I would do is give a down payment and when the title has been changed to your names then give the rest...I have bought many reales and have never had a problem from both private and through www.holidaygroup.com ask for Wendy Knudson

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