Mountain West5.7% avg cap rate

Vail, CO

Colorado's most prestigious ski resort village

Vail is the most recognized ski resort brand in the world and commands the highest nightly rates among Colorado ski markets outside Telluride. Lionshead and Vail Village core properties are SKI-in/ski-out and earn exceptional premiums. Epic Pass accessibility has dramatically grown the addressable visitor market, and summer hiking, cycling, and the GoPro Games drive meaningful shoulder demand.

5.7%
Avg Cap Rate
Net operating income / price
61%
Avg Occupancy
Annual average
$825
Avg Nightly Rate
All property types
$1.6M
Median Price
STR-viable properties

Estimated Annual Performance

Gross rental revenue
61% occ × $825/night
$183,686
Est. operating expenses
Mgmt, cleaning, supplies, insurance (~40%)
– $73,474
Est. net operating income
Before mortgage & depreciation
$110,212
At median price
Implied cap rate
6.7%

* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.

Why Investors Choose Vail

World's most recognized ski resort brand
Epic Pass drives broad national and international visitor base
Lionshead/Vail Village ski-in/ski-out commands highest premiums
Eagle County STR permit required
Peak season: Dec – Mar (ski), July (summer events)
Top property types: Condo, Ski-in/Ski-out, Townhouse, Single Family
Primary zip: 81657, 81620

Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.

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