Glenwood Springs, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Glenwood Springs STRs averaged $267/night at 35.6% occupancy in April 2026, the seasonal shoulder between ski and summer seasons.
Quick Answer: Glenwood Springs, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Glenwood Springs market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Glenwood Springs market area is $5,815. average daily rate in the Glenwood Springs market area is $352. the top operator in the Glenwood Springs market area is KEYLINK with 61 listings. market score is 45/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the wider Glenwood Springs market, which covers 6 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Glenwood Springs.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Glenwood Springs is a year-round Colorado Rockies resort town with a population of approximately 10,311, drawing an estimated 1.3 million visitors annually according to a 2022 city profile. The market benefits from a dual-season demand profile: winter ski-area proximity (Aspen, Snowmass, Sunlight) and summer hot springs and outdoor recreation. The town anchors the Historic Hot Springs Loop and sits on the I-70 corridor.
In April 2026, the market recorded an average daily rate of $267 and occupancy of 35.6%, generating average monthly revenue of $2,948 per active listing. April is historically the weakest shoulder month in this market (ski season ending, summer not started), and is not representative of annual performance. The 2025 full-year average of $326 ADR and 55.4% occupancy is more indicative of annual operating conditions. Year over year for April, occupancy improved 5.2 points, ADR rose 2.6%, and revenue grew 2.1%.
Active listings total approximately 1,074. Entire-place rentals account for 1,016 listings (95%), with 58 private-room listings. Bedroom distribution spans 1BR (359), 2BR (253), 3BR (235), 4BR (144), and 5BR (79). Channel data shows 540 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 433 Airbnb-only, and 101 VRBO-only.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 55% |
| Mar | 57% |
| Apr | 37% |
| May | 53% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 76% |
| Aug | 65% |
| Sep | 60% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 40% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Glenwood Springs market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Glenwood Springs market as a whole, which includes Glenwood Springs, so these counts are not Glenwood Springs-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KEYLINK | 61 | 5,745 | ★ 4.76 |
| 2 | Boutique Mountain Homes | 28 | 2,594 | ★ 4.85 |
| 3 | PONDEROSA LODGE | 25 | 4,986 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Evolve | 22 | 1,983 | ★ 4.74 |
| 5 | Tina W. | 16 | 1,365 | ★ 4.91 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.3% |
| vrbo | 9.4% |
| both | 50.3% |
Home Value Trends (Glenwood Springs)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Glenwood Springs permits whole-home short-term vacation rentals but requires a city STR Permit, a city business license, and a sales-tax license, plus a building and life-safety inspection. The permit fee is $500 for a two-year term (renewal approximately $300), with permits expiring at the end of odd-numbered years.
Key constraints: (1) A 250-foot buffer is enforced between permitted rentals. If a target parcel is already fully covered by an existing permit’s buffer zone, a new permit will be denied. (2) Citywide caps limit STRs to a set share of free-market residential units, with a lower cap outside the downtown General Improvement District and a higher cap within it, plus per-building limits on multifamily properties. (3) Operators must designate a local contact reachable 24 hours a day within approximately 30 minutes and must notify neighbors within 250 feet when applying. Owner-occupancy is not required for a standard vacation-rental permit.
Guests pay approximately 14.1% in combined lodging and sales taxes: a 5% city lodging tax plus city, county, and state sales taxes. Violations carry escalating fines from approximately $250 for a first offense to $1,000 or more for repeat violations, with permit revocation possible.
Market Comparison
Glenwood Springs’ April 2026 metrics of $267 ADR and 35.6% occupancy reflect the seasonal trough, not annual performance. On a 2025 annual basis, $326 ADR and 55.4% occupancy place the market meaningfully above the U.S. STR median ADR of approximately $220 and near the national median occupancy of around 55%. RevPAR of $95 in the April shoulder is below national norms but the annual performance is stronger.
The professional management landscape is smaller-scale and locally concentrated. KEYLINK leads with 61 listings and 5,745 reviews (4.76 average rating). Boutique Mountain Homes manages 28 listings (4.85 rating) and PONDEROSA LODGE operates 25 listings (4.84 rating). Evolve holds 22 listings (4.74 rating) and Tina W. manages 16 listings (4.91 rating). These five operators account for approximately 152 listings, about 14% of total supply, indicating a market where independent operators predominate but several strong local managers have established meaningful review portfolios.
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