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Grand Junction Vacation Rental Property Management

The premier short-term rental property management company serving second homeowners in Grand Junction, Ridgway, Ouray, and the surrounding areas.

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Isn’t it time your second home was

SkyRun is the industry’s most trusted team of property managers. With decades of experience behind us, we know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced vacation rental industry without sacrificing the personal care that homeowners need. When you put your second home in our hands, your vacation rental dreams can become a reality sooner than you think.

30%

Homeowners report earning up to 30% more after switching to SkyRun

2.4x

SkyRun properties are booked 2.4 times more often than the average listing on leading booking channels.

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SkyRun properties average an industry-high 4.8 out of 5 stars in guest reviews

Local Ownership + National Reach

We’re a collective of independently owned and operated vacation rental businesses backed by a team of national experts.

You Don’t Have To Choose

Our unique combination of local ownership and national reach means homeowners no longer have to choose…

  • Between hands-on personal care and cutting-edge tech
  • Between having a relationship with your manager and making great revenue
  • Between low fees and quality service

The SkyRun Difference

We’re a local business, but we’re not a mom and pop shop. We’re national, but we’re not a mindless profit machine. We’re the best of both worlds.

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Unparalleled reputation
Listing & optimization on leading booking channels
Professional marketing
Efficient tech stack
Local business ownership
Cutting-edge revenue management
Straightforward contract terms
Easy onboarding process
User-friendly owner portal
Fast response time to owner inquiries
24/7 guest support
Local regulatory expertise & guidance
Maintenance
Housekeeping
Premium guest amenities and services
Peace of mind
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Locally Owned and Operated In Grand Junction

Each SkyRun Vacation Rentals franchise is locally owned and operated in order to deliver superior service to homeowners and guests while actively engaging in the communities in which we operate. Because we operate a small number of rentals in our own backyard, we’re able to put time and personalized attention into each of them. That kind of service is just not possible with traditional, top-down rental corporations.

  • Enjoy a personal relationship with your manager, who is available to answer any and all concerns about your home.
  • We live, work, and play here in Grand Junction. Our dedicated staff are just a stone’s throw away from your home and can step in to help in any situation.
  • When you work with SkyRun, you are helping to create jobs and grow a small business here in Grand Junction.

Scott and Jacki make the perfect team! Scott’s 15-year background in high-end construction, residential development, and luxury property management combined with Jacki’s experience in photography and hospitality means they have all the skills needed to deliver 5-star experiences for both homeowners and guests.

With a mutual love for the outdoors and the Western Slope community, the couple is excited to help their neighbors in Grand Junction, Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, and the surrounding areas care for their homes and show guests the beauty and adventure that awaits in Colorado!

Jacki & Scott Lawshe

Grand Junction, Colorado

Owners, SkyRun Grand Junction

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Our Commitment to Homeowners

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Say goodbye to being nickel and dimed, and say hello to more revenue than with the competition.

Some management companies promise low fees then slam you with incremental surprise charges for lightbulbs, snow shoveling, and linens. SkyRun doesn’t believe in nickel and diming—you’ll get simple, straightforward terms on your contract with us so you’ll always know what to expect.

It doesn’t cost anything to get started with SkyRun. We make money only when you do: when we get your property booked.

We’ve cracked the code when it comes to pricing your property. Using a scientific approach powered by our national data set and local competitive intelligence, we’ll always price for the best returns on your investment, leaving no money on the table. With this approach, SkyRun homeowners report earning up to 30% more after switching to us.

Your property will not only be listed on the leading online booking channels, but will be optimized to perform well against other similar homes. In fact, SkyRun managed properties are booked 2.4 times more often than the average listing on leading booking channels.

Being part of a franchise, each SkyRun location is equipped with a highly efficient integrated tech stack to run our business. This software helps keep our overhead low, a savings we pass along to our homeowners.

We collect and pay your state and local taxes for nightly rentals. We also organize and prepare your year-end tax documents.

Care

As a local business, our reputation means everything to us. Our clients are not just a number to us–they’re our neighbors.

Our preventative maintenance approach utilizes proactive inspections, routine service, and smart tech to keep your property in excellent condition. Are you looking to retire in this home? We’ll make sure it is ready when you are.

In between stays, our professional team of housekeepers complete a thorough cleaning and restocking process to leave your home sparkling before the next guest arrives.

Homeowners stay happy with SkyRun because we go above and beyond to meet their needs. If you aren’t satisfied, we aren’t either–and we’ll work to make it right.

There’s no reason why guests shouldn’t feel pampered in a vacation rental. We provide high-quality linens, towels, and amenities and our team will restock all guest disposable supplies in between stays.

SkyRun is committed to taking the worries out of vacation rentals for both homeowners and guests. Ask us about our solutions to keep your property safe and protected from liability while you rent it out.

Happy guests power positive reviews—the #1 most important factor in influencing future bookings. On top of providing 24/7 guest support, we provide local recommendations and discounts to enhance the guest experience. The results? SkyRun earns an industry-high guest rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 across our locations and has over 30 thousand 5-star reviews to date.

Communication

You’ll have an open line of communication to us when you need us. No running in circles, no unanswered emails. We’ll get back to you each and every time.

You’ll know your property manager and have a direct line of communication to them when you need them. They’ll live near your home and can be there in a heartbeat should they need to be.

Keep all of your home’s information at your fingertips with our easy-to-use owner portal. From here, you can see, make, and manage your reservations; check your home’s KPIs and customize which metrics you want to track; and view and download your monthly statements, 1099s, and annual reports.

From before the booking all the way through and after checkout, we’re in communication with your guests to ensure they have a smooth and pleasant stay. To make it easy, we’re available to them via phone, email, and text 7 days a week.

We’re experts in local regulations surrounding short term rentals. Things are changing fast, and we know what homeowners need to do to maintain the proper permits and licenses as a vacation rental. We will guide you through the process to ensure your investment property is in full compliance with the law.

Be Where the Guests are Looking and Booking

Homeowner Success Stories

Alma: High Altitude Haven

3-Bedroom House

Nederland: SkyRun Cabin & Lookout Lodge

2-Bedroom Home & 4-Bedroom Home

Santa Fe: Adobe Alegre

2-Bedroom Home

SkyRun’s staff is top notch, and working with them has been fantastic.

TimSummit County, CO

SkyRun’s staff has always treated my properties as if they were their own, and that’s such a comforting feeling. I’m very happy with the income stream generated through SkyRun’s property management!

KarenWondervu, CO

Areas We Serve

We serve homeowners within Grand Junction and Montrose with short term rental management solutions they can trust.

Realtor Partnerships

A vacation rental expert in your back pocket

SkyRun is proud of our relationships with realtors. Leverage our extensive knowledge of the ins- and -outs of vacation rental ownerships to help your clients achieve their dreams, and help you close more deals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our local ownership model allows us to provide exceptional hands-on service and care to our homeowners, while our national network empowers us to stay on the cutting-edge of the industry. SkyRun truly is the best of both worlds between the big, impersonal brands and the homespun mom and pop shops.

We at SkyRun know that every property is unique. Contact our team for a risk-free detailed analysis on your home, including a breakdown of all costs and revenues to expect. This process will allow us to be as straightforward as possible, a policy we pride ourselves on so our homeowners never feel nickel and dimed.

Three ways:
  1. Our highly efficient tech stack equips each of our franchisees to keep their overhead low, a savings we pass along to our homeowners.
  2. Your property will not only be listed on the leading online booking channels, but will be optimized to perform well against other similar homes. In fact, SkyRun managed properties are booked 2.4 times more often than the average listing on leading booking channels.
  3. We’ve cracked the code when it comes to pricing your property. Using a scientific approach, we’ll always price your property for the best returns, leaving no money on the table.
With this approach, SkyRun homeowners report earning up to 30% more after switching to us.

You’ll have access to an easy-to-use owner portal, where you can:
  1. See, make, and manage your reservations.
  2. Check your home’s KPIs.
  3. View and download your monthly statements, 1099’s, and annual reports.

Yes, SkyRun is proud of our partnerships with real estate agents! Work with us as the vacation rental expert in your back pocket so your client can make the best decision possible on their second home purchase. A partnership with SkyRun means you close more deals, and your clients achieve their dreams. Learn more about our realtor partnerships.

So long as you follow the correct permitting and rules, generally, yes. Where your property sits within Mesa County is the main factor in determining what you need to do in order to legally run a vacation rental. If you’re inside Grand Junction city limits, you’ll need a City short-term rental permit and will need to follow Grand Junction’s STR rules. If you’re outside city limits in unincorporated Mesa County, the County’s rules apply instead. If you’re not sure where your property falls, Grand Junction has a City Limits Search that lets you check an address before you get too far into the process.

Grand Junction does limit the number of primary short-term rentals, but there isn’t one citywide cap. Primary STRs are limited to 7% of residentially zoned lots in the Downtown Area and 3% outside Downtown. Multi-unit properties have their own limits as well. The City is still accepting applications for 2026, but it does not publish a live count showing how much capacity is left. If you’re looking at a specific home, it’s worth checking with Community Development before assuming you’ll be able to get a permit. See the City’s STR rules here.

If you’re renting all of the bedrooms in the main home, Grand Junction considers that a primary short-term rental. Renting only part of the main home, or renting an accessory dwelling unit, is considered a secondary STR. The City requires a separate permit for each STR unit, so a main house and an ADU can require separate permits depending on how they’re being used.

Grand Junction requires someone local who can respond right away if there’s a complaint or problem at the property. That person needs a permanent address within 20 miles of the rental and a 24-hour contact number. You can fill that role yourself if you live close enough, or you can designate someone else who meets the requirements. As your short term rental property management company, SkyRun Vacation Rentals Grand Junction can serve in that role.

The Grand Junction STR permit stays with the owner, not the property. Grand Junction’s code says STR permits are not transferable, so buying a home with an existing short term rental permit does not mean you’re buying the seller’s permit along with it. You’ll need to qualify for your own permit before continuing to operate the home as a short-term rental.

We start by making sure the home can legally operate as an STR, then compare it against rentals that are similar in location, size, guest capacity, quality and amenities. From there, we can look at realistic nightly rates, occupancy and seasonality and build an estimate around that particular home.

Our revenue management looks at demand, nearby competition, booking pace, open nights and what guests are actually paying, then uses dynamic pricing to adjust rates as the market changes. The Western Slope area can see major swings around local events, hunting seasons, ski season, festivals, and more, and SkyRun is able to adjust pricing in real time to ensure your property is staying competitive and profitable.

Slower periods in the Glenwood Springs and Fruita areas need a different strategy than peak weekends. We can adjust rates, minimum stays and length-of-stay discounts, open up gaps in the calendar and shift advertising targets while maintaining maximum visibility across the major booking channels. This can include focusing on getting bookings from traveling nurses, solar crews, and other non-tourist guests.

That’s where having a local team makes a big difference. We handle maintenance and property care locally, winter, spring, summer, and fall.  Depending on your properties specific needs, we’ll have regular snow removal scheduled and winterization steps before the cold sets in. Guests have support when something happens during their stay 24/7 as well. If the heat stops working, the driveway needs attention or something at the house needs hands-on help, SkyRun is able to assist.

Yes. It’s still your home. Our owner portal lets you see and manage reservations, including owner stays, so you can reserve time for yourself or family.

Yes, you can switch to having SkyRun manage your property at any time. Changing managers doesn’t start a new two-year permit cycle. Your Glenwood Springs permit belongs to the property owner, but a management change may mean updating the City’s responsible-party information if that person changes. We can help you work through those details during onboarding instead of waiting until your next renewal.

Yes. We want to understand what’s working before we change anything. We’ll look at your current listing, rates, booking history, reviews, amenities and how the home compares with its competition. From there, we can identify where we think there’s room to improve performance rather than starting over just for the sake of starting over. SkyRun’s revenue management combines national data with local competitive intelligence when setting rates.

We focus on what makes your home worth choosing in the first place. That might be more space, a kitchen, private outdoor areas, a hot tub, parking, room for a family or simply a better location for a particular trip. Then we make sure the listing tells that story well, is professionally marketed and is visible on the major booking channels where Glenwood Springs guests are shopping.

Fruita requires STRs to be rented for at least 45 nights during the calendar year to remain eligible for renewal. We keep a close eye on your booking pace throughout the year and use pricing, minimum stays, channel exposure and other tools to keep the calendar moving. We can’t manufacture demand or guarantee a certain number of bookings, but we can make sure the property isn’t losing nights because the pricing or listing strategy is working against it.

We adjust pricing throughout the year in near real time. Our revenue management looks at local demand, booking pace, comparable rentals and the nights still open on your calendar. When demand is strong, we want to capture it. When things slow down, we can adjust rates and stay requirements to give the home a better chance of booking.

We work through the existing calendar with you during onboarding. How individual reservations are handled depends on the booking channel and how your current manager controls the listing, so we review that before making changes. The goal is a clean handoff without leaving confirmed guests wondering who is managing their stay.

Ready to get Started?

Call us at 970-610-0101 or fill out the form at the top of this page, and we’ll send you more information.