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Copper Mountain Rental-Eligible Properties for Sale

$4,299,000
6 Beds 6 Baths S1070984 MLS
Beautifully designed and fully furnished, 75 Masters is one of the premier single-family homes at Copper Mountain. Quiet, just steps from skiing, and with only 22 lots, homes in The Masters at Copper Creek are highly sought after and not frequently sold. Facing south, the large front windows fill the home with natural light and frame stellar views of the nearby Super Bee and Alpine lifts, backed by the Tenmile Range. Mature trees surround the rest of the property, making the covered back deck a secluded outdoor dining area in the summer that opens into the well-equipped kitchen. 5 of the 6 bedrooms feature en-suite baths, while the 6th is currently configured as an office. Unique features of this property include an elevator to all floors, multiple lock-off possibilities, and no restrictions on short-term rentals (after obtaining available license). Other features include: 3 fireplaces, in-floor radiant heat, ground level outdoor hot tub (2023) adjacent to the indoor wet bar, gas fire-pit, landscaped water feature, home wired for entertainment, and a 2-car heated garage with plenty of storage space. The interior woodwork of the home makes it stand out from other properties at the Masters, with custom cabinetry throughout the home. A winding staircase was handcrafted on-site featuring slab mahogany treads and curving handrails. 2019 roof replacement (green roof with skylights in aerial photos). Low HOA dues of $1,345 per quarter cover snow removal (front walkway and driveway), lawn care, trash, and common area maintenance. The road was recently repaved, and there are no known upcoming special assessments. Copper’s East Village is a convenient gateway to “The Athlete’s Mountain”, but free homeowner shuttles also provide a link to the restaurants and amenities of Center Village. Come see for yourself what makes this property special!

75 Masters Dr, Copper Mountain

$1,075,000
3 Beds 2 Baths S1068981 MLS Summit House East BLDG.
Experience the best of mountain living in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Summit House East at Copper Mountain. One bedroom upstairs is non-conforming. Ideally located in Copper’s East Village and bordering the 8th tee of the Copper Creek Golf Course, this cozy 31-unit complex offers outstanding views and exceptional access to year-round recreation. Just 300 yards from the Super Bee Chairlift, you’ll enjoy effortless access to world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and golf. Inside, the condo features updated kitchen finishes and newer flooring, creating a warm and modern mountain retreat. The spacious layout offers comfortable accommodations for family and guests, while the in-unit washer and dryer provide everyday convenience. After a day on the slopes or trails, unwind by taking advantage of the community hot tub and sauna. Additional highlights include undercover parking and a private storage locker for all your ski and outdoor gear. Whether you're hitting the ski lifts in the winter, golfing in the summer, or enjoying everything Summit County has to offer year-round, this property is perfectly positioned for adventure and relaxation alike. Ideal as a mountain getaway, investment property, or full-time residence, this Copper Mountain condo combines comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable location in one of Summit County’s most desirable resort communities.

35 Wheeler Pl Unit 303, Copper Mountain

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Tucker Zimmerman is a Summit County Realtor with Slifer Smith & Frampton. Copper Mountain is one of the most straightforward short-term rental markets in the county. It is unincorporated, with no STR zones and no license cap, so most properties can be licensed and rented. This list is filtered to Copper Mountain properties tagged as rental eligible. Before you make an offer, I confirm the deed-restriction status and the HOA rules on the specific property so you are buying income you can use.

303-907-9129 or TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com

Copper Mountain Rental-Eligible Properties You Can Buy and Rent

Copper Mountain is the easy end of the Summit County short-term rental map. The whole resort sits inside the county's Resort Overlay Zone, which means no numbered zones, no license cap, no waitlist, and no annual limit on rental nights, unlike the county's neighborhood-overlay areas that are capped at 35 booked nights a year. If a property at Copper is not deed-restricted, you can license it and rent it as often as demand supports after you close. That makes the buying decision simpler, and it moves the real work to two questions most buyers do not ask early enough: is the unit deed-restricted, and what does the building's HOA allow. Every listing here is in Copper Mountain only.

Read this before you trust any rental-eligibility label.

The rental data on these listings comes from a field the listing agent fills in, and agents make mistakes. At Copper the thing that trips buyers up is not a zone, it is a deed restriction or an HOA rule. A workforce-housing unit that cannot be short-term rented can still get tagged as rentals allowed, and a condo in a building that requires its own rental program can look wide open on paper. A label is not a license. Treat this list as a strong starting point, not a guarantee, and let me verify the deed-restriction status and the HOA rules on the specific property before you write an offer.

How Short-Term Rentals Work at Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain sits in unincorporated Summit County, so it follows the county's short-term rental rules rather than a town's. In practice that means three things worth understanding before you buy.

What makes Copper easy

No zones, no cap, no waitlist, no night limit. The Resort Overlay Zone does not cap licenses or booked nights, so you can license the property and rent it as many nights as demand supports. The county license runs about $250 a year.

Low tax and deep, rentable inventory. Copper's short-term rental tax is 8.375%, among the lowest in the county with no extra town layer, and the resort is condo-heavy and built around the base villages, exactly the product that rents well by the night.

What to check anyway

Deed restriction. Copper has workforce-housing units that cannot be short-term rented. The county's own rules do not override a deed restriction, so this is the first thing to rule out.

The HOA. A building can require its own rental program, set minimum stays, or restrict rentals regardless of the county. The county allowing it does not mean the HOA does.

Two more details apply to every Summit County purchase. First, the license does not transfer on sale, so whatever the current owner holds, you apply for your own after closing. At Copper that is a formality because there is no cap. Second, the short-term rental tax is collected from guests at checkout, like a hotel tax, added on top of the nightly rate, not taken out of what you earn. You can see the full county framework on the unincorporated Summit County STR rules page and the Copper Mountain STR rules page.

Want me to confirm the deed-restriction status and HOA rental rules on a specific Copper property before you tour it? 303-907-9129 or TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com.

Check the HOA Before You Commit

Copper is mostly condominiums, and the condo is where the real rental rules often live. Because the county side is wide open here, the building is usually the only thing standing between you and renting. Some Copper buildings run a mandatory rental program or rental pool, require you to book through a front desk, or take a revenue share, and any of those changes what you actually keep and how much control you have. Others set a minimum stay or, less often, restrict rentals outright. None of that shows up in a listing's rental-eligibility field. The practical takeaway is simple: confirm the county eligibility, the deed-restriction status, and the HOA's rental rules together before you commit, not after. That is the review I run on every Copper property before a client writes an offer.

Copper Mountain Rental Property FAQs

Which Copper Mountain properties can I actually short-term rent?

Nearly all of them. Copper is unincorporated Summit County with no STR zones and no license cap. Any property that is not deed-restricted can be licensed and rented. This list is filtered to Copper Mountain properties the listing agent tagged as short-term-rental eligible.

Is there a cap or waitlist on Copper Mountain STR licenses?

No. Unlike Breckenridge, Copper has no zone cap and no waitlist. If the property qualifies, you can license it and start renting after closing.

Is the rental-eligibility on these listings reliable?

Not always. The field is entered by the listing agent, and agents make mistakes. At Copper the two things to confirm are whether a unit is deed-restricted and what the HOA allows. Treat this list as a strong starting point and let me verify the specific property before you write an offer.

Does the short-term rental license transfer when I buy?

No. In Summit County, STR licenses do not transfer on sale. The new owner applies after closing. At Copper that is simple because there is no cap and no waitlist.

Do Copper Mountain HOAs restrict short-term rentals?

Some do. Copper is condo-heavy, and a building or association can add its own rules on top of the county's, whether a required rental program, minimum-stay requirements, or a rental cap. Always confirm the HOA's rental rules before you commit.

Do I owe short-term rental tax out of my rental income?

No. The lodging tax is collected from guests at checkout, like a hotel tax, and added on top of the nightly rate. It is not deducted from what you earn as the owner.

Who should I contact about buying a Copper Mountain rental property?

Tucker Zimmerman, Associate Broker, Slifer Smith & Frampton. I verify eligibility, deed restriction, and HOA rules on each property before you commit, so you buy income you can actually use. Call or text 303-907-9129 or email TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com.

Related Copper Mountain Pages

All Summit County Rental-Eligible Properties  •  Copper Mountain STR Rules  •  Copper Mountain Condominiums  •  Copper Mountain Real Estate  •  Summit County STR Regulations

Buying a Copper Mountain Short-Term Rental?

Send me the Copper properties you are considering and I will confirm the deed-restriction status, the county eligibility, and the HOA's rental rules before you tour. No surprises after closing.

Tucker Zimmerman, Associate Broker, Slifer Smith & Frampton
303-907-9129  •  TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com  •  SoldInSummit.com