Timeshares

Several developments on the Crystal Coast are set up for timesharing. Billed as a way to have a lifetime of affordable vacations, timeshares allow you to purchase a block of time, usually one or more weeks, for a specific unit. Each year, the time you purchased is yours at that unit. If your plans should change, most of the companies will allow you to exchange your week on the Crystal Coast for another location around the nation or the world — depending on their company's real estate holdings. Check on this before you purchase.

Before you arrange to buy into a timeshare condo, make sure you understand all the arrangements, including the maintenance fee. Once you pay off the note, you receive the deed to your week in your specific unit. Some organizations do put restrictions on resale, even after you own the time in that unit, so check on that before you put your name on the dotted line.

The unit will be completely furnished, down to the linens, dishes and utensils, so you just stop by the supermarket and unload your stuff, and you're set for the duration. Each of the timeshare facilities listed here is loaded with amenities, and each one is different. If you are seriously considering buying into a timeshare property, give the resort a call and arrange a tour. For a list of companies that sell timeshares, visit the timeshare section of our Real Estate chapter.
 

Beach Vacation Properties
1904 E. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach
 (252) 247-2636, (800) 334-2667
www.beachvacationproperties.com

There are 98 units in the timeshare inventory and 181 possible units in the rental inventory at A Place at the Beach. Designed as one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each provides all the luxuries of home and then some. Every unit is fully furnished, and linens, towels and a fully equipped kitchen are provided. A laundry facility is on site. Additionally, the two- and three-bedroom units feature washers and dryers. A Place at the Beach has an indoor heated pool and outdoor pool with a waterslide.
 

Serving timeshare owners and buyers since 1984, Deanna Hull Realty specializes in Atlantic Beach oceanfront resort property, handles resales with no up-front fee, and works to save buyers on lower-priced homeowners association closeout inventory and timeshare resales. Whether buying or selling, contact Deanna for an honest, no-pressure approach. Timeshare rentals are also available.

Whaler Inn Beach Club
323 N.C. Hwy. 58, Pine Knoll Shores 
(252) 247-4169, (800) 525-1768

Attractive oceanfront one- and two-bedroom condominiums and efficiencies are the feature here. Completely furnished, the condo units offer fully equipped kitchens and a washer/dryer. Owners have full access to the ocean beaches in front of the club as well as to the club's heated pool and Jacuzzi. Ownership also allows those living or visiting nearby to continue to use the facility's parking, beach access, showers, swimming, game room and other amenities. Whaler Inn is part of Interval International, allowing owners access to more than 11,000 resorts worldwide.