If you’re looking into becoming a Marriott Vacation Club owner, and you’re considering purchasing a legacy week in the great state of Florida, you should definitely become familiar with the Florida Club. If you’re curious about what the Florida Club is, how to use it and what its benefits are, then you’ve come to the right place! The Florida Club offers a handful of extremely useful benefits for Marriott Vacation Club owners at select resorts, so let’s explore whether buying your week at one of these resorts make sense for you.
What Is The Florida Club?
The Florida Club acts as a club within Marriott Vacation Club and allows owners at participating Florida resorts to book their week at one of the other Florida Club resorts up to six months prior to their reservation instead of booking at the resort they own.
Owners of more than one week at a Florida Club resort can take advantage of booking seven months out, if they are booking concurrent (two different weeks during the same calendar dates) or consecutive (two weeks with the second directly following the first) weeks.
Participating Marriott Resorts
Marriott’s Grande Vista*
Marriott’s Grande Vista has made our list for many reasons. To start with, the location of this resort in Orlando, FL is optimal. Those staying at this resort will enjoy easy access to Walt Disney World, Sea World, and other highlight attractions. In addition to the location, the resort itself is a dream come true for vacation goers.
This resort is home to Marriott’s Grande Vista Golf Club, a massive facility perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a game that ranks among the best golf courses at Marriott resorts. Other amenities include tennis courts, multiple pools, spa, bar, and restaurant. Check out how to stay in one of Marriott Grande Vista’s luxurious rooms.
*Only some owners at Grande Vista can book reservations at other Florida Club resorts. If you are buying a resale legacy week, the original ownership must feature this option. It’s always recommended to verify if the unit you are buying possesses the ability to book into other Florida Club resorts. To view a listing of the villa numbers that are excluded from Florida Club, click to expand the section below.
Typical Guestroom
- King bed
- Sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic Foam
- Bar-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave oven
Typical One-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom: 1 King bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
Typical Two-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, 1 sofa bed
- Sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer / Dryer
Two Bedroom
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 Double beds or 2 Queen beds
- Sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer / Dryer
Typical Three-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds or 2 Double beds
- Bedroom 3: 2 Double beds or 1 King bed
- Sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic foam
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer / Dryer
Copa Loca Bar & Grill
The Grande Cove Restaurant & Mist Pool Bar
The Grill at Grande Vista
The Marketplace
Brewcoast Coffee Co.
Marriott’s Legends Edge
You’ll find this resort amid the quaint waterside community of Bay Point near Florida’s magnificent Gulf Coast.
Immerse yourself in tranquil waters famed for fishing, watersports, sailing and yachting. To the west, the Bay Point Marina is the ideal launching point for sport fishing, and magnificent waterfront views.
The resort is surrounded by 36 holes of championship golf. A world of blissful beaches and endless recreation within reach makes this an ideal getaway for family fun and romance.
With soothing water views on one side and stunning fairway views on the other. Plus shopping, dining, nightlife and white-sand beaches just minutes away. Marriott’s Legends Edge at Bay Point is the perfect Florida Gulf Coast retreat.
Two-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, 1 sofa bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer and Dryer
The Marketplace Express
Marriott’s Villas at Doral
What more could you want from a Florida vacation resort? Villas at Doral has it all. Located in one of the most distinguished areas in Miami, guests have access to so many local activities, they will have to return year after year just to experience a portion of what there is to offer.
Golfers have access to five championship level golf courses at Doral Golf Resort, courtesy with your stay. The world-famous Miami Beach is just a few miles away. There you can soak up the sun and enjoy all the sites that come with one of the most visited and highly rated beaches in the world. Along with golfing on-site, there are a variety of dining options if you don’t feel like cooking in your fully equipped kitchens that are in each 2- bedroom villa.
Two-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed, 1 Sofa bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
Deco Bar and Grill
The Marketplace Express
Marriott’s BeachPlace Towers
BeachPlace Towers is situated among the numerous waterways and the Atlantic Coast of Fort Lauderdale. These waterways are home to the yacht capital of Florida and you set sail from Bahia Mar Yachting Center. This world-famous yacht destination is a seafarers dream. If you’re not looking for a vessel to enjoy, perhaps stay on shore at Ft. Lauderdale Beach, just a few steps away from our resort. And if you prefer the views and not the sand, then take a dip or grab a drink in the outdoor heated pool with grand views of the Atlantic Ocean. BeachPlace Towers is the ideal spot for any vacation.
Guestroom
- King bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic down
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Silverware and dishware
One-Bedroom Villa
- King bed
- Pull-out queen-sized sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic down
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
Two-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, 1 sofa bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Synthetic down
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
Splash Pool Bar & Grill
The Marketplace Express
Marriott’s Ocean Pointe
BeachPlace Towers is situated among the numerous waterways and the Atlantic Coast of Fort Lauderdale. These waterways are home to the yacht capital of Florida and you set sail from Bahia Mar Yachting Center. This world-famous yacht destination is a seafarers dream. If you’re not looking for a vessel to enjoy, perhaps stay on shore at Ft. Lauderdale Beach, just a few steps away from our resort. And if you prefer the views and not the sand, then take a dip or grab a drink in the outdoor heated pool with grand views of the Atlantic Ocean. BeachPlace Towers is the ideal spot for any vacation.
Typical Guestroom
- King bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Silverware and Dishware
Typical One-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom: 1 King bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer and Dryer
Typical Two-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed or 2 Twin/Single beds
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer and Dryer
Three-Bedroom Villa
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single beds
- Bedroom 3: 1 King bed
- Pull-out sofa bed
- Alarm clock
- Coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board
- Pillows: Foam
- Conventional oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Coffee pot
- Pots, pans, serving dishes
- Silverware and dishware
- Washer and Dryer
High Tides Pool Bar
On the Rocks Poolbar & Grill
The Marketplace
Ocean Pointe Taverna
Do Florida Club Benefits Transfer When Purchasing A Resale Legacy Week?
Yes, as long as the original ownership that was purchased directly from Marriott offers Florida Club benefits, resale buyers will retain these benefits once the week has transferred into their name.
How Florida Club Works
There are a few things to keep in mind when exchanging your week at your home resort for another Florida Club resort. Let’s explore!
Booking & Seasons
Exchanges between Florida Club properties work on a “like for like” basis. This means you can only book reservations at other Florida Club resorts within the same season that you own at your home resort.
If you own a week during Platinum or Gold season, you can exchange it into any of the other Florida Club properties. However, if you own a Silver season, you can only exchange it into the other resorts that also have a Silver season, which are Legend’s Edge, Villas at Doral, and Ocean Pointe.
Lock-Offs
If you own your week in a unit at a resort that does not feature the ability to lock-off, such as Villas at Doral or Legends Edge, you have the ability to use the lock-off benefit of another Florida Club property. This can be done by booking for a reservation at a resort that does feature lock-offs and paying a lock-off fee to separate the unit.
| Resort | Location | Lock-off | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGR | Grande Vista | ||||
| MLE | Legends Edge | ||||
| MVD | Villas at Doral | ||||
| MBP | Beach Place Towers | ||||
| MPB | Ocean Pointe |
Just Like Home… Resort
When reserving at another non-home Florida Club resort, you retain all the benefits and features as if the reservation was at your home resort. This means, you can stay at the resort, rent the week out, or even deposit it into Interval International.
Whether you would like to deposit, search, or make a search request into Interval International, you will need to enter the unit number that belongs to the other non-home Florida Club resort you reserved, not the unit number that you actually own yourself. If you have reserved a week at another Florida Club resort, you will need to know the unit number, which is a 4 character code that designates the unit type that you reserved. You can find all of the unit numbers for all the Florida Club resorts by clicking to expand the section below.
Let’s Wrap This Up
So in conclusion buying a legacy week at a Florida Club resort offers additional benefits that other Marriott Vacation Club legacy week owners are unable to enjoy. This arrangement between the resorts offers a greater degree of flexibility for owners at these resorts, and is definitely a reason to consider owning your Marriott Vacation Club week in Florida.
If you are thinking about purchasing a resale legacy week, be sure to verify with the seller that the unit you are interested in is Florida Club eligible. This way, you can enjoy all the Florida Club benefits and exchange your week into the other participating resorts.
Now that you know all about Florida Club and how it works, it’s time to start planning your next Florida vacation! If you’re interesting in finding the perfect Marriott timeshare for you, please fill in a contact form and one of licensed Real Estate agents will get in touch with you to answer any of your questions.
