| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 09, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 9, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BLUEGREEN VACATIONS HOLDING CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity File Number | 001-09071 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-2022148 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 401 East Las Olas Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 800 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lauderdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33301 |
| City Area Code | 954 |
| Local Phone Number | 940-4900 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | BVH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000315858 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
