Sun Mountain Stays
Ways to work with us
Three ways to work with us.
297+ STRs operated · full management is a flat 15% of net
Most owners want us to run the whole property. Some want to run it themselves, but want it set up correctly, or reviewed, by someone who operates for a living. The right path depends on the home, the owner, and how much of the operation you want to carry.
Choose your path
How much do you want us to carry?
Full-service is the path most owners take, and the one we recommend. The two advisory tiers are for owners who intend to self-manage, either from day one or because they already do, and want an operator in the room before they commit to the setup.
- Most owners start here
Done for you
Full-Service Management
We run the property end to end: launch, pricing, guest communication, turnovers with our property care team, maintenance, and owner reporting. You stay informed and stay out of the day to day.
- End-to-end operating responsibility
- Dynamic pricing and calendar management
- 24/7 guest communication and turnovers by our property care team
- Owner clarity without the daily involvement
Done with you
Launch Advisory
For owners who plan to self-manage but want the setup, launch sequence, pricing logic, and guest systems built correctly from the start, so month one is not spent guessing.
- Property readiness and launch roadmap
- Listing, pricing, and channel setup
- Guest communication and turnover systems
- A self-management foundation you can run
For current hosts
Operating Review
For hosts and small-portfolio owners already up and running who want a clear, outside read on pricing, systems, guest experience, and the one or two changes that would move revenue most.
- Revenue and pricing review
- Listing and channel diagnosis
- Systems and turnover assessment
- A prioritized list of what to fix first
The compliance moat
Fully permitted. Fully insured.
Colorado Springs has one of the tightest short-term rental rule sets in the state, and a permit dies the moment it lapses or the property changes hands, with a 24-month lockout to follow. Compliance is not paperwork. It is protecting an appreciating asset, and we treat it that way.
Permit renewal reminders
We track every permit's expiry and remind you ahead of the deadline.
A $1M coverage standard
We operate to a $1M owner-policy standard with the right additional-insured structure, rather than hoping a platform guarantee covers the gap when something goes wrong.
Zoning and rule fit, screened first
Single-family-zone limits, the 500-foot spacing rule, primary-residence audits. We screen your address against the current rules before you spend a dollar.
Rules change, so we keep a plain summary current and always point you to the city portal to confirm. We are operators, not attorneys; anything legal, we send you to counsel.
The middle path
For owners who want help without handing over the keys.
Advisory is for owners who want the structure of a professional operation without giving up the keys, or before they decide to.
It is hands-on work from an operator who runs a Colorado Springs portfolio every day, applied to your specific property, so you can run it with structure from the start.
Is advisory right for you?
Advisory fits some owners and not others.
A good fit if you
- Want to self-manage, but want it set up or read correctly first
- Have the time and temperament to handle guests and turnovers yourself
- Own in or near Colorado Springs, or plan to
- Want an outside read on the property before you spend more on it
Probably not a fit if you
- Want to be fully hands-off. Full-service is the better path
- Are looking for the cheapest possible option over the right one
- Do not want to be involved in the day-to-day operation at all
- Are not ready to act on what a review turns up
Common questions
Advisory, answered.
What is the difference between advisory and full-service management?
Full-service means we run the property: pricing, guests, turnovers, maintenance, and reporting, all of it. Advisory means we set it up with you, or read what you already have, and hand you the operating foundation to run yourself. Same standard, different amount of the work carried by us.
Which path should I start with?
If you want to be hands-off, full-service. If you intend to self-manage and are launching, Launch Advisory. If you already run a listing and want to know what to fix, the Operating Review. When you are not sure, send an inquiry and we will point you to the right one, even if the answer is that you do not need us yet.
Can I move from advisory to full-service later?
Yes, and some owners do. A launch advisory or a review is a low-commitment way to see how we work. If you later decide you would rather hand it over, we already know the property.
Do you only work with Colorado Springs properties?
Advisory and management are both centered on Colorado Springs and the surrounding Front Range, because local operating knowledge is most of the value. If your property is just outside the area, reach out and we will tell you whether we are the right operator for it.
What if you decide my property is not a fit?
We will tell you directly, and we will not take the engagement.
Send Jake an inquiry.
No obligation. Jake will reply himself.
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