If you have not made your reservation and received a guest certificate, Wyndham says that guest reservations during that time are "subject to cancelation."I wanted to book through VRBO 11/20-11/26. Does the new policy mean my reservation will be canceled? Or do you gamble and hope it’s not canceled.
The VRBO owner should not offer you a reservation during those dates and I wouldn't attempt to book those dates.
Every owner may not even know about this new policy. There are many questions about how it will be enforced. Some of this confusion is likely on purpose. Wyndham wants to stop rentals during these busy periods, but may have to adjust its policy on an individual basis. "Subject to cancelation" seems to be giving them a bit more wiggle room than "will be canceled."
The block-out dates start in with Memorial Day, then Independence Day and Labor Day, so there will be more information about what Wyndham is doing and how they are enforcing the policy. When VRBO renters start getting cancellation notices for their guest certificates, they will learn quickly about the new policy.
Just as the company quickly made this policy, they could get rid of it, so stay tuned. Not all Wyndham owners are happy about it.
My advice is to look for a different place for your trip.