| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 18, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 18, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity File Number | 001-09292 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 03-0300793 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4960 Conference Way North |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boca Raton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33431 |
| City Area Code | 561 |
| Local Phone Number | 912-8000 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | BXG |
| 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 | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000778946 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
