Is the Airbnb Era Over? What the Future Holds for Short-Term Rentals in Summit County
- Ski Summit Homes
- Apr 25
- 1 min read
Ever feel like the short-term rental landscape is shifting beneath your skis? You’re not wrong.
In this episode of The Ski Summit Show, I’m breaking down what’s really happening with short-term rentals in Summit County and beyond. Spoiler: it’s not the end of Airbnb everywhere, but the rules are changing fast.
Local Happenings
We’re saying goodbye to another great ski season with Sunsation at Copper Mountain — a free spring celebration happening April 26–27 with live music, giveaways, and (yes) burritos at 9 a.m.🎟️ Event info
STR Reality Check
New regulations are making it harder to operate Airbnbs in some parts of the country. In the mountains, we’re seeing more demand for medium-term rentals (30+ days) to stay compliant.📖 Read the article we covered
Market in a Minute
Right now, Summit County is sitting at 5.2 months of inventory — a neutral market. But dig deeper and you’ll find opportunities, especially in the $1M–$1.5M range. Keystone? 24 months of inventory in some brackets.
Listing of the Week
Check out this ski-in/ski-out condo:📍 107 Skiwatch Drive #329💰 $1.3M | 🛏️ 2 Beds | 📐 1,098 sq ft. Projected to gross $70K–$90K in STR income, it’s a rare Breck find — just beware the short parking garage! View listing >
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