Georgetown, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Georgetown, CO STRs reached $280/night ADR in April 2026, a shoulder-season trough; peak winter months average over $340/night at 59% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Georgetown, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is 57%. average monthly revenue in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is $3,584. average daily rate in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is $310. the top operator in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is Evolve with 240 listings. market score is 42/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Winter Park/Idaho Springs regional market, which includes Georgetown. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Georgetown.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Georgetown, Colorado is a small Victorian-era silver-mining town in Clear Creek County, roughly 45 miles west of Denver on I-70. As a short-term rental market it operates on a dual-peak pattern: a winter ski/mountain season (December through March) and a summer recreation season (June through August), separated by two shoulder troughs in spring (April to May) and early fall (September to October).
April 2026 data reflects the spring trough: occupancy was 21.1% and ADR was $280, producing average monthly revenue of $2,209. Year-over-year in April, occupancy declined 26.5% and revenue fell 17.4%, though ADR held flat at +1.0%. These April figures should be read in the context of the annual pattern; the 2025 full-year average was 48.6% occupancy, $328 ADR, and $4,421 monthly revenue. March typically reaches 59.2% occupancy at $344 ADR and $5,758 average monthly revenue. The supply is almost entirely entire-place units: 3,212 of the approximately 3,254 active listings. By bedroom count, 2-bedroom units lead with 1,104, followed by 3-bedroom (925), 1-bedroom (649), 4-bedroom (401), and 5-bedroom (173). The majority of listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO (2,293 multi-channel), with 733 Airbnb-only and 228 VRBO-only.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 59% |
| Mar | 59% |
| Apr | 27% |
| May | 37% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 61% |
| Aug | 45% |
| Sep | 40% |
| Oct | 34% |
| Nov | 39% |
| Dec | 56% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market as a whole, which includes Georgetown, so these counts are not Georgetown-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 240 | 12,993 | ★ 4.80 |
| 2 | Winter Park Escapes | 239 | 8,687 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | StayWinterPark | 217 | 3,890 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 136 | 4,989 | ★ 4.53 |
| 5 | RedAwning | 119 | 250 | ★ 4.64 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Georgetown?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 22.5% |
| vrbo | 7% |
| both | 70.5% |
Home Value Trends (Georgetown)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Georgetown, CO actively regulates short-term rentals under Municipal Code Chapter 5.28, with a framework substantially tightened by new ordinances effective July 1, 2024 (Ordinances No. 1 and No. 4). STRs are legal but subject to significant barriers for new investors.
The most material restriction for buyers: applicants must demonstrate ownership of the property for at least two years before applying for a permit. This waiting period effectively delays STR operation for new purchasers. Permits must be renewed annually. The number of permits is capped by ward: Ward 1 is limited to 13 total permits, Ward 2 to 15, and Ward 3 to 19. Permits are only issued when a ward is under its cap, so availability is limited. Applications require maximum guest occupancy, a parking plan, evidence of insurance, HOA approval if applicable, a trash-management plan, and payment of a fee whose specific amount was not confirmed from primary sources. Owner-occupied STRs face additional limits: the owner must occupy the home more than half the year and rent no more than 20 days per month. Non-compliance carries fines of at least $999 for a first conviction and $2,650 per subsequent conviction. The specific permit fee and Georgetown’s lodging tax rate were not confirmed from primary sources and should be verified directly with Town Hall.
Market Comparison
Compared to national STR benchmarks (US median occupancy approximately 55%, median ADR approximately $220), Georgetown, CO runs above average on ADR ($280 in the April trough, $328 annual average in 2025) and well below national median on occupancy in shoulder months (21.1% in April). Peak-season occupancy (59-61% in February, March, July) aligns closer to national norms.
The operator landscape is dominated by regionally-focused mountain managers. Evolve leads with 240 listings and 12,993 reviews (rating 4.80). Winter Park Escapes, with 239 listings and a 4.83 rating across 8,687 reviews, is the highest-rated major operator and signals strong demand for operators specializing in the I-70 mountain corridor. StayWinterPark manages 217 listings (rating 4.68). Vacasa holds 136 listings (rating 4.53), and RedAwning rounds out the top 5 with 119 listings. The concentration of Winter Park-branded operators reflects that this market pulls from a broader mountain corridor stretching along the I-70 corridor, not Georgetown town alone. All five top operators combined represent approximately 951 managed listings.
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