Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy review

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is Marriott's home rental site, launched in 2019 and focused only on the premium and luxury tier. Marriott works with select property management companies and says each home is vetted for safety, security, design and condition. The main draw is loyalty: members earn 5 Bonvoy points per qualifying dollar, excluding booking fees, taxes, cleaning fees and add-ons, and can pay with points or mix cash and points with a minimum of 1,000 points. Free Night Certificates and gift cards are not accepted. The rules are stricter than Marriott hotels. The FAQ warns that its cancellation policies are very different from hotel policies, refunds are not granted after the cancellation window, and some homes use a 90-day policy. You must book at least 2 days ahead with a card or 3 with points, and the site has no guest reviews yet. Questions during the stay go to the property manager.

Who it is for

Marriott Bonvoy members who want to earn or spend points on a premium rental home.

Price

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Key features

• Premium and luxury homes only, from select property management companies
• 5 Marriott Bonvoy points per qualifying dollar, excluding fees, taxes and cleaning
• Pay with credit card, Bonvoy points or Cash & Points (minimum 1,000 points)
• Homes vetted for safety, security, design and condition
• Local support team, high-speed Wi-Fi and premium linens

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Earn Bonvoy points and Elite Night Credit on a home rental
• Strength: Points can cover part or all of the stay
• Strength: Curated premium inventory filters out basic listings
• Weakness: Cancellation policies are stricter than hotel policies, some 90 days
• Weakness: No guest reviews yet, per Marriott
• Weakness: Must book at least 2 days ahead with a card, 3 days with points

Key facts

• Launched: 2019
• Points earned: 5 per qualifying US dollar
• Payment: Card, points or Cash & Points
• Booking lead time: 2 days with card, 3 days with points
• Guest reviews: Not yet published

Where it ranks

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is No. 8 in our Best Vacation Rental Websites verdict.