Steamboat Springs resident Ashley Otterness understands the challenges of finding long-term rental options in Steamboat Springs. The popularity of short-term rentals, like Airbnb, has increased the challenges for those looking for a place to live and work in mountain communities like ours.
After Ashley Otterness’ housing fell through at The Ponds at Steamboat, she had to scramble to find another living space so she could maintain her work at Steamboat Resort and Steamboat Whiskey Co.
For several days, it seemed the only housing Otterness could find was short-term rentals on Airbnb, VRBO or Vacasa.
“There are almost no options in town for people who actually work here,” Otterness said.