Idaho Springs, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Idaho Springs allows only primary-residence STRs, with September 2026 ADR of $284, 39.6% occupancy and $3,038 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Idaho Springs, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is $3,038. average daily rate in the Winter Park/Idaho Springs market area is $284. 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 Idaho Springs. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Idaho Springs.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Idaho Springs is a Clear Creek County town of 1,782 residents, about 30 miles west of Denver on I-70. The performance figures on this page describe the north-central Colorado Rockies STR market, a regional series rather than a series measured for the town alone. The latest data month is September 2026. In September the north-central Colorado Rockies STR market averaged an ADR of $284, occupancy of 39.6% and monthly revenue of $3,038. Entire-home ADR was $286. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 8.1%, ADR is up 3.3% and revenue is up 1.1%. Summing the twelve seasonal months gives annualized revenue of $43,313. The 2026 year-to-date average across nine months is 46.5% occupancy, a $335 ADR and $4,302 in monthly revenue. Full-year 2025 came in at 48.5% occupancy, a $328 ADR and $4,411 in monthly revenue, so 2026 rates are running ahead of last year while occupancy sits about two points behind. September itself is a shoulder month, which is why its ADR and revenue sit well below the year-to-date averages. Idaho Springs draws day-trippers and mountain-bound visitors from the Front Range. Demand drivers include whitewater rafting on Clear Creek, the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, tours of the Argo Mill and Tunnel, Indian Hot Springs and the Miner Street historic district. The local profile points to a summer and fall peak tied to byway access and rafting season, with the hot springs adding a year-round draw. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Idaho Springs, so this profile omits them. Anyone reading these numbers should also read the regulatory section, because the city limits who can legally operate a short-term rental.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 59% |
| Mar | 59% |
| Apr | 27% |
| May | 37% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 60% |
| 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 Idaho Springs, so these counts are not Idaho Springs-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 Idaho Springs?
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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 (Idaho Springs)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Idaho Springs allows short-term rentals, defined as rentals under 30 consecutive days per renter, but only with a Short Term Rental License under Municipal Code Chapter 9, Article XIV, administered by the City Clerk. The defining restriction is that an STR may operate only in the operator’s primary residence or a portion of it. Operating in any non-primary residence is an unlawful act, and an applicant may hold only one license. Applicants must prove primary residence with a driver’s license or state ID plus voter, vehicle or tax documents. City reporting also indicates a citywide cap of 15 active licenses. Licenses are annual, and the fee is set by the City Fee Schedule, with no amount published in the ordinance. Properties need a city inspection before the initial license and every three years, with working smoke and CO detectors and a fire extinguisher. Operators, or a local agent within 50 miles, must respond to guests within 3 hours. One off-street parking space is required per bedroom rented, the license number must appear on all listings, and outdoor fire pits and open burning are prohibited. Licensees file an annual notarized affidavit confirming rental history and payment of sales and lodging taxes. A 2% county lodging tax applies, along with city, state and county sales taxes. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. The licensing article was adopted around 2018, and no major 2024 to 2026 overhaul was found. Confirm the current fee and cap with the City Clerk at 303-567-4421.
Market Comparison
The north-central Colorado Rockies STR market shows a split result between rate and volume. September 2026 occupancy was 39.6%, and the 2026 year-to-date occupancy is 46.5%. September ADR was $284, and the 2026 year-to-date ADR is $335. Several months run above 55% occupancy: July (60.2%), February (59.2%), March (59.1%), June (57.6%) and December (55.7%). Revenue growth of 1.1% year over year is modest, even with occupancy up 8.1% and ADR up 3.3%. The market scorecard in the shared regional data gives regulation a score of 71.6, but Idaho Springs itself is more restrictive than the average market, since only primary residences qualify. Operator names and listing counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Idaho Springs, so this profile omits them. For buyers who qualify as owner-occupants, the comparison favors high-quality, well-priced listings that can capture the premium rates seen here.
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