A family of four enjoyed a spacious vacation rental at Okemo Mountain Resort, Southern Vermont, during their February winter break, thanks to Capital One miles. They secured a slope-side condo featuring a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a pull-out sofa. This rental, valued at $2,000, was booked for 60,000 Capital One miles. The family has been visiting the resort for the past two years, finding the expansive accommodations preferable to cramped hotel rooms.
Booking through Wyndham can be a time-consuming process, as it is essential to verify availability by calling before transferring Capital One miles to Wyndham Rewards. This extra step ensures the successful booking of Vacasa properties, which Wyndham manages. Vacasa oversees more than 44,000 homes across 35 U.S. states and various international locations. Notably, when booking through Wyndham Rewards points, no additional taxes or fees are incurred for Vacasa properties.
The family values their points at 3.3 cents each, making the conversion of miles into a vacation rental a worthwhile investment. The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards facilitate such transactions by offering 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 within three months. For those who spend $30,000 in the first three months, the Venture X card offers an impressive 150,000 bonus miles.
Wyndham's flat per-bedroom rate for Vacasa stays further enhances the appeal of booking through this method. It provides an economical and comfortable option for families seeking more space and amenities than traditional hotel rooms offer. With the welcome offer valued at approximately $2,500, the family's use of their miles effectively transformed their vacation experience.
