Wyndham Rewards has launched Homes & Havens, a vacation rental platform offering nearly 800 professionally managed homes and villas across the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. The expansion gives the programme’s approximately 129 million members new ways to earn and redeem points on stays ranging from beach houses to mountain retreats.
Key takeaways
- Homes & Havens debuts with nearly 800 properties across four regions.
- Members earn five Wyndham Rewards points per US dollar on eligible bookings.
- Eligible stays can be booked with points, subject to availability and fees.
- Cabins, yurts and tiny homes are among the accommodation types expected to join.
The collection is designed to extend Wyndham Rewards beyond traditional hotel stays and offer more options for families, groups and travellers seeking additional space.
A collection spanning four regions
The platform features homes, villas, condos and other distinctive stays across the US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Examples include poolside properties in the Florida Keys, ski accommodations in the Rocky Mountains, coastal retreats in the Carolinas, villas in St. Barts and homes overlooking the Mediterranean. Amenities vary by property and may include private pools, scenic views and larger shared living areas.
Wyndham developed the collection with independent property management and hospitality partners Brightwild, Simpson Travel, StayTerra and Thousand Trails. The company expects to add hundreds of further options in the coming months, including cabins, yurts and tiny homes. Bookings are available through Wyndham’s Homes & Havens website; some villa reservations require an online request followed by contact from a reservation specialist.
How members earn and use points
Members earn five points for every US dollar spent on qualified bookings, and eligible nights count toward the next Wyndham Rewards Member Level. Points can also be redeemed for qualifying stays, with current rates starting at 15,000 points per bedroom, per night, and higher tiers at 30,000 and 45,000 points. Wyndham says a 5,000-point tier is expected as the collection grows.
Redemptions must be arranged through Member Services at least 60 days before the stay. Points cover the base accommodation rate, not taxes, cleaning fees or other mandatory charges. The required tier depends on the nightly rate per bedroom, and not every property is eligible.
Part of a broader loyalty expansion
Homes & Havens adds vacation rentals to a wider set of Wyndham Rewards offerings, which also include Wyndham Rewards Experiences, featuring access to sports, music and other events, as well as Wyndham Rewards Insider and the programme’s Earner credit cards. Wyndham cited research from Phocuswright indicating that about 30% of US leisure travellers stayed in a short-term rental on their most recent trip, reflecting demand for alternatives to standard hotel rooms.
Sources
- Wyndham Rewards Expands with Homes & Havens: 800+ Vacation Rentals Worldwide, ETTravelWorld, ET TravelWorld.
- Wyndham Rewards launches Homes & Havens vacation rental platform, Hotelier India.
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