There are two types of travelers: hotel people and vacation rental people. And while hotel points get all the hype, there’s a sneaky way to book vacation rentals using points, and it’s actually really good.
This is honestly one of the best-kept secrets in the points and miles game. It’s a sweet spot that turns Wyndham Rewards points into some of the most valuable out there.
Yeah. Wyndham.
The same brand behind Days Inn and Super 8 also has an insanely underrated way to book amazing vacation homes at a huge discount. It’s all thanks to Wyndham’s special partnership with Vacasa Vacation Rentals — a program that lets you book vacation homes at a flat rate using Wyndham points.
Let’s break down how it works and why it might just change the way you travel forever.
How to Book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham Points
Booking a Vacasa home with points is not like booking a hotel. There’s a specific system in place, but once you understand it, the value is off the charts.
Here’s how pricing works:
For rentals priced under $250 per night (per room), you’ll pay 15,000 Wyndham points per night.
For rentals between $250–$500 per night (per room), the rate is 30,000 points per night.
If you have a Wyndham credit card, you get a 10% discount on the points rate.
Bookings are cancelable up to 30 days before check-in.
That 15,000-point rate is a killer deal, especially when you consider that vacation rentals have way more space than a standard hotel room. That means families, groups, or just travelers who like extra room can stretch their points waaaay further.
Here’s an Example
Let’s say you want to book this Lake Tahoe cabin, which rents for $237 per night.
A five-night stay would normally cost $1,186 (before taxes and fees).
But since it’s listed as a one-bedroom rental, it qualifies for the 15,000-point-per-night rate.
That means you’d only need 75,000 Wyndham points for the entire stay!
In this scenario, you’re getting 1.6 cents per point, which is way higher than Wyndham’s usual redemption value of about 1 cent per point at hotels.
How to Earn Wyndham Points for These Redemptions
One of the best things about this trick? You don’t need to be a Wyndham loyalist to take advantage of it. You can transfer points from major credit card programs like:
Capital One Miles (1:1 transfer ratio)
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1 transfer ratio)
Plus, there’s a super juicy welcome offer right now on the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months, plus receive a one-time $250 Capital One Travel credit in your first cardholder year – that’s equal to $1,000 in travel..
This means you could earn enough points for a five-night Vacasa rental just by signing up for a single credit card.
How to Book a Vacasa Rental with Points
Unlike hotels, you can’t book these online with points (because that would be too easy, right? 🙃). Here’s what you need to do:
1️⃣ Find a property you like on Vacasa’s website.
2️⃣ Call Wyndham Rewards at 1-800-441-1034.
3️⃣ Tell the agent you want to book a Vacasa rental using points. (Pro tip: Some agents might not be familiar with this, so be patient and persistent!)
To Wrap Things Up
Look, most people ignore Wyndham points… and honestly? That’s fair. But this little-known Vacasa partnership turns Wyndham into one of the most underrated travel programs out there.
When you can book luxury vacation rentals for 1.5–2 cents per point, it’s honestly a top-tier way to use points. So the next time I drop a Wyndham-related deal in your inbox, maybe don’t write it off entirely. 😉
