Advice on Mountain Home STR Necessities

[Shane Roberts]

Hi All,

We are under contract on our first property intended to be an STR! We're very excited! This is an A-Frame home (about 1,700 sq. ft.) in the mountains of Colorado. Someone with a home in the mountains mentioned that we MUST install a furnace and cannot rely on the wood stove alone. This got me thinking there are probably other items we need to upgrade in a mountain STR.

So here's my question for those with experience in the area: What other items or upgrades do I need in a mountain home STR that are not obvious to a newbie/city dweller?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!