As much as I love using my points for high-end hotel stays, hotels are not always the best option for every trip. Some destinations have few or no points-hotel options, period, and other times when there are hotel options you can book with points, you may be traveling with a large family or group that can’t fit in a single hotel room. That’s where vacation rentals can be a great option. Vacation rentals also offer kitchens, which can be a huge savings tool for families, so you don’t always have to rely on restaurants when you travel. Luckily, there are many vacation-rental options available to you when you redeem Wyndham points through Vacasa, a vacation-rental platform. You can get outsized value for your points with these properties if you’re willing to do a little math and make a phone call or two. Let’s discuss how to book a Vacasa vacation rental with points.

 

About Vacasa 

Vacasa offers 40,000 rental homes in North America and Central America, ranging from small beachfront condos to large family-sized homes. It is a leading vacation-rental management company headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

 

Earning, Transferring, or Buying Wyndham Points 

Vacasa vacation rentals are bookable with Wyndham points. Even if you’ve never stayed in a Wyndham hotel, there are several ways to acquire these points: 

• Wyndham credit cards – There are currently three Wyndham credit cards—two personal cards and one business card. They have varying welcome offers, perks, and annual fees. Cardholders receive a 10% discount on points bookings, which can be valuable for Vacasa stays. 
• Citi or Capital One transfer – You can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points or Capital One Venture miles to Wyndham. (Always confirm availability before you transfer, as points transfers are one-way.) 
• Buying points – Buying points sometimes makes sense. Wyndham is one of the few programs that has an award chart, so you can get good value for your points when cash rates are high. You’ll want to buy the points when they’re on sale, sometimes for as little as 0.72 cents per point.

 

Finding a Points Property 

The great news is that you’ll only pay 15,000 or 30,000 Wyndham points per bedroom per night. Depending on the property, this can be a real bargain! 

Even if you have a larger family or group, look for vacation rentals with pull-out sofas or rooms that can accommodate multiple people. Some one-bedroom properties can sleep up to six people.

Figuring out which stays are 15,000 points and which are 30,000 points per bedroom per night is where things get a bit complicated. Here’s how Vacasa describes the points cost on its website: 

“Participating Vacasa home rentals require a redemption of either 15,000 or 30,000 Wyndham Rewards points per bedroom per night. Generally, the tier of points required for a property is determined based on the average cost per bedroom per night, inclusive of all taxes and fees (“Average Cost”). If the Average Cost is $250.00 or less, the redemption requires 15,000 points per bedroom per night; if the Average Cost is between $250.01 and $500.00, the redemption requires 30,000 points per bedroom per night. Rentals with an average cost of $500.01 or higher are not eligible for redemption.”

Let’s look at some examples of properties you can potentially book and the costs per night. Because of the “generally” caveat, make sure to confirm eligibility before you buy or transfer any points!

 

Ski Trip to British Columbia, Canada – One Bedroom 

If you and your Player 2 want to go on a ski trip in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, check out this studio condo available through Vacasa. The cash cost in January 2026, including taxes and fees, for a five-night rental at this condo would be $1,232 U.S. dollars. So if you take that cash cost and divide it by five, it works out to $246 per night. Based on Vacasa’s rules, this should be bookable for 15,000 Wyndham points per night. (You’ll want to confirm with Wyndham over the phone before transferring any points.) 

So if you had bought those Wyndham points on sale for 0.72 cents per point, you, end up paying around $540 and could save yourself nearly $700 on this booking! 

 

 

Outer Banks, North Carolina Family Beach Trip – Two Bedrooms 

The Outer Banks is a wonderful, family-friendly destination. Most rentals in this area are larger homes, though, so your options will be somewhat limited if you’re using Wyndham points on Vacasa. 

This cute condo in Duck, North Carolina is available in September 2025 for $1,247 for five nights. It’s a two-bedroom condo that sleeps four people. So, that averages out to a cash cost of about $249 per night. This condo should be bookable for 30,000 Wyndham points per night because it has two bedrooms. 

This property would probably not be worth buying Wyndham points for because at 30,000 points per night, you’re not saving that much over the cash cost of the stay. (Plus there’s an annual 100,000-point limit on buying Wyndham points, so you’d need to consider that.) But if you have the points already in your account and no other plans to use them, this could be a great way to use your points for a family beach trip! 

 

 

Friends’ Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee – One Bedroom 

Next, let’s take a trip to Music City with our Wyndham points. You could travel with friends to this hip and funky condo in Nashville, complete with a shared observation deck and pool. 

The cash cost of this stay over the July 4 weekend would be $634 for three nights. Since this is only a one-bedroom condo, that averages out to about $211 per night. 

So, this would qualify as a 15,000-points-per-night property because it has only one bedroom and is less than $250 per night on average. Buying points at the 0.72 cents discounted price would save you about $300 for this stay. 

 

 

Booking Your Stay 

Unfortunately, Vacasa only allows bookings with Wyndham points to be made over the phone. Once you’ve found a few properties you’re interested in, call Vacasa at 800-441-1034 to book. 

Booking Tips 

• Flexibility is crucial. Plan to have a few backup options when you call Vacasa, in case the property you’re looking for is booked up for your dates or not bookable with points. (Or if you’re set on one or two properties, be very flexible with your dates.) 
• To get the best value for your points, filter for a maximum of one bedroom and enter the total number of people you’re traveling with. (If you’re looking for a larger home, put in four to six people so you’ll see larger options.) 
• When calculating the cash cost of the stay, click the “Reserve” button to see the final price with all taxes and fees. This is the number you use to calculate the average cost. 
• Wyndham points go on sale from time to time, so check our recurring blog post frequently. A good time to watch out for points sales is during Wyndham’s Member Month, which typically happens in the spring. 
• Be aware of the cancellation policy. Unlike hotels, which often let you cancel within a few days of arrival, Vacasa has a 30-day cancellation policy. You lose points if you cancel less than 30 days before your check-in. Mark your calendar before this deadline to ensure your trip plans are firm. Because of this relatively strict cancellation policy, if points are not saving you a significant amount over the cash cost, you may opt to pay cash for the stay. With a cash booking, it’s easier to buy trip insurance to cover your costs in case you need to cancel. Trip insurance doesn’t typically reimburse you for lost points. 

 

Bottom Line

With some planning and points, you can take the family (or a friend group) on an affordable vacation with your valuable Wyndham points. Happy booking! 

 

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