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Cole Columbus

Cole Columbus

Director of Business Development

Dear Partners,

We are now at the midpoint of the year and excited to continue sharing short-term rental data, along with our insight regarding how it applies to the Park City market. This report provides an overview of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) trends for Q2 of 2026 vs Q2 of 2025.

Market Overview

Park City’s vacation rental market demonstrated resilience in Q2 following a first quarter impacted by challenging snow conditions. While ADR and Occupancy offset one another in April and June, there is positive signaling with increased interest in Park City as a summer destination.

Performance trends also highlighted a growing divide between property types. High-quality, professionally managed homes proved more resilient to softer demand, particularly when supported by dynamic pricing strategies, while properties with more static pricing experienced greater performance declines. As a result, RevPAR softened during the quarter, reflecting the combined impact of Occupancy and rate pressures, and reinforcing the importance of active revenue management in changing market conditions.

Within this environment, Natural Retreats continued to outperform the broader market, demonstrating the value of its curated portfolio, responsive revenue management, and hands-on property management approach.

The following sections provide a detailed breakdown of performance across ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR, highlighting both broader market trends and Natural Retreats' results.

Key Performance Indicators


The Data

This data was sourced from 78 property managers with +/- 3,700 properties, all of which are located within the Park City area.

Average Daily Rate (ADR)

Average Daily Rate (ADR) 2026 Park City

The Park City vacation rental market recorded a 2.7% YoY increase in ADR during Q2, driven primarily by strong performance in April. Demand was especially robust during the first two weeks of the month, as the timing of the Easter holiday contributed to stronger booking demand and supported higher rates. ADR moderated in both May and June compared to the same periods in 2025, reflecting softer pricing amid evolving demand patterns. Despite these monthly declines, the overall quarterly increase demonstrates the market's ability to maintain rate strength during peak demand periods.

Park City Market Occupancy

Adjusted Occupancy Rate 2026 Park City

Occupancy trends contrasted with ADR performance during Q2. While ADR benefited from strong April rates, April recorded the largest YoY Occupancy decline for the period, driven primarily by resorts closing earlier than usual due to challenging snow conditions. Overall, the Park City market experienced a 5% decline in Occupancy for the quarter. Despite the slower start, demand improved meaningfully in June, suggesting a rebound in summer travel. This increase may reflect pent-up demand for Mountain West destinations following weather-related disruptions in the first quarter, providing an encouraging signal for the remainder of the summer season

Park City Market RevPAR

RevPar 2026 Park City

RevPAR, arguably the most comprehensive measure of vacation rental performance, remained essentially flat YoY in Q2 2026. By combining Occupancy and ADR, RevPAR provides a more complete view of overall revenue performance than either metric alone. While April experienced strong ADR but weaker Occupancy due to the early end of the ski season, June saw the opposite trend, with improving Occupancy accompanied by softer rates. These offsetting dynamics balanced one another over the course of the quarter, resulting in stable YoY RevPAR despite fluctuations in the individual performance metrics.

Natural Retreats VS Park City Market

NR vs Market 2026 Park City

Natural Retreats outperformed the broader Park City market by more than 11% in Adjusted RevPAR during Q2, with particularly strong performance in April and June. This outperformance reflects the strength of our curated portfolio of high-quality homes, combined with proactive revenue management and responsive pricing strategies.

By remaining selective about the homes we represent, we’re able to command higher ADRs than the broader market while delivering an elevated experience for both homeowners and guests. Our focus on luxury accommodations, personalized guest services, and attentive property care continues to differentiate our portfolio in a competitive market.

Looking ahead, Park City remains a resilient vacation rental destination, reinforcing the long-term value of professionally managed homes. As a trusted local operator, Natural Retreats helps homeowners maximize both Occupancy and revenue through dynamic pricing, data-driven revenue management, exceptional guest experiences, and comprehensive home care.

KEY-DATA KPI DEFINITIONS

Glossary

 

  • ADR (Average Daily Rate) measures the average Unit Revenue paid by guests for the Guest Nights in a given time period. ADR = Unit Revenue (Nightly) / Guest Nights.
  • APO (Adjusted Paid Occupancy) calculates the percentage of Guest Nights out of the total nights available for guests to book, or the Nights Available. Adjusted Paid Occupancy = Guest Nights / Nights Available.
  • Adjusted RevPAR (Revenue Per Available “Room”) is calculated by multiplying the Adjusted Paid Occupancy % by the ADR. A critical KPI for measuring revenue performance, Adjusted RevPAR takes into account both the average rate at which you booked the property (ADR) and the number of nights it was booked less owner nights and holds (Adjusted Paid Occupancy).  This provides a better indicator of overall performance when compared to looking at the ADR or the Occupancy alone. Adjusted RevPAR = Adjusted Paid Occupancy % x ADR (or) Total Unit Revenue / Total Available Paid Nights in a given period.
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Partner with Natural Retreats

We’re actively seeking partnerships with real estate professionals who want to offer added value to their clients. Whether your buyers are exploring vacation home investments or sellers who need a compelling income story, we’re here to help with:

  • Complimentary revenue projections
  • Pre-market rental assessments
  • Seamless onboarding for new homeowner clients
  • Consultation of current short-term rental regulations

 

Natural Retreats provides expert vacation rental management designed to drive returns and preserve property value. We're actively partnering with local agents to help buyers and sellers unlock the full potential of short-term rentals.