Five-Star Amenities Command a Premium with Aspen’s HNW Vacationers

When buying a home around Aspen for vacation rental income, consider that five-star amenities and features command premium rental income. Spend time researching and choosing the property that will bring in those high-dollar vacation rentals as soon as escrow closes. Here’s what those high-net-worth vacationers demand for an entire season or several weeks. Keep in mind they can choose to vacation and ski anywhere. Catering to their must-haves and delivering a five-star experience will result in repeat visitors and valuable referrals.
 

Here is a comprehensive list of amenities to maximize potential annual rental income and the always key ROI. Aspen is a four-season international in-demand destination. The year-round population of the upper Roaring Fork Valley greater Pitkin County is close to 17,000. That number can triple when you add in visitors and second homeowners. To attract the demographic you desire for your home, we’ve shared their must-haves.

Here are the amenities luxury renters look for. 

• • Ski-in/Ski-out properties, whether single-family homes or condominiums, top the list. These bring in the same demand and premium rental income oceanfront properties command.
• • Reach out and touch mountain views from all interior and exterior spaces matter.
  • If buying in a destination resort with private residences, a dedicated full-service branded spa is a must.
  • An abundance of outdoor spaces from multiple-level decks to expansive lots with privacy net premiums.
  • Chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and finishes for Sunday night at-home suppers.
  • Flex spaces that can be multi-purposed are perfect for extended family and multi-generational living.
  • Bunk rooms for the kids and their friends.
  • High net-worth individuals demand a quiet private space to work from home.
  • In-home multi-media theaters with lounge seating for at least ten.
  • Equinox-like gym with the latest fitness equipment.
  • Apres-ski bars for entertaining family and friends.
  • Large outdoor spa/jacuzzi with mountain views
  • Indoor infrared heated sauna
  • Designated massage room
  • Innovative indoor/outdoor sound systems 
  • Temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting room.  
  • Heated ski/boot room to store all gear in a comfortable climate-controlled area with seating. A perfect place for gloves, jackets, and boots to dry out. Boot warmers are much appreciated.
  • A heated garage and heated driveway are also a must-have.
  • 24-hour full-service concierge service.

When high-net-worth individuals vacation they want to feel like they never left home and are more than willing to pay for that.