Based in Buena Vista, Colorado — where the Collegiate Peaks meet open ranch land and big sky.
Whether you're maximizing your vacation rental income or building your dream barn,
we bring the same honest craftsmanship and care to every project in Chaffee County and beyond.
Build & Restore
Barns, Garages & More.
What We Build
Craftsmanship for Every Structure.
From ground-up barn builds to garage additions and custom sheds, we bring skill and care to every project in the Buena Vista area — built to handle Chaffee County winters and last a lifetime.
Barns
Post-frame and traditional barn construction built for your land, your livestock, and your vision — board and batten, rough sawn, or steel. Sized and detailed to handle Chaffee County winters and last a lifetime.
Detached Garages
Single or multi-car detached garages built to complement your property. We specialize in freestanding structures — the permitting process is simpler, the results are cleaner, and they add real value to your land.
Sheds & Outbuildings
Custom storage sheds, workshops, tack rooms, and utility structures — sized and finished to fit your property, your workflow, and the mountain environment.
Handyman & General Repairs
From structural fixes and finish work to seasonal maintenance and odd jobs — we keep your property safe, functional, and looking its best year-round. Have something in mind that's not listed? Give us a call and we'll let you know if we can help.
Free Estimates
Ready to Start Your Project?
No pressure, no commitment. Tell us about your project and we'll come out for a free estimate. Proudly based in Buena Vista — serving Chaffee County and the surrounding region.
If you own a home, cabin, or investment property in the Buena Vista area and you’re thinking about renting it — or you’re already renting and looking for better management — you’re in the right place. We handle everything from listing and bookings to cleaning, maintenance, and guest communication so you can earn rental income without the day-to-day.
We’re Carrie and Jordan — Buena Vista residents, property owners, and the people personally managing every home in our portfolio. Most management companies are based far from the properties they oversee, relying on contractors they’ve never met and responding to problems after they become reviews. We drive past your property. We know the seasonal conditions, the local vendors, and what guests in this market actually expect. Your property isn’t a line item to us — it’s our reputation.
We’re Your Neighbors
We live and work in Buena Vista. We drive past your property, we know the seasonal conditions, the permit requirements, and the local vendors who actually show up and do the job right.
Hands-On, Not Hands-Off
Your property gets personal attention — not a ticket in a queue. We inspect, we communicate, and we make decisions the way an owner would.
In-House Maintenance
We aren’t calling a stranger when something breaks. Our own construction and handyman team handles repairs and upkeep, which means faster response and lower costs.
High-End Guest Experience
We manage for five-star reviews, not just occupancy. Thoughtful touches, clean handoffs, and genuine hospitality keep guests coming back and your ratings strong.
Transparent Owner Reporting
Monthly statements with clear income, expenses, and occupancy data. No surprises, no fine print — you always know exactly how your property is performing.
Full-Service, Truly
Listing management, dynamic pricing, guest screening, cleaning, turnover coordination, 24/7 support — we handle it all so you don’t have to think about it.
Getting Started
No Pressure. Just a Conversation.
Starting is simple. We’re happy to talk through your property and your goals before there’s any commitment — and we’ll give you an honest picture of what vacation rental management looks like in this market.
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Free Consultation
Tell us about your property — where it is, what it’s like, and what you’re hoping to get out of it. We’ll give you a straight read on what’s realistic and what we can do.
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Property Walkthrough
We’ll visit in person, assess the condition, and identify anything that needs attention before guests arrive. Our construction team can handle any prep work needed.
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List & Launch
We create your listing with professional photos and optimized descriptions across Airbnb, VRBO, and our own direct booking platform on this website. Pricing is set dynamically based on real local demand.
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We Handle Everything
Bookings, guests, cleaning, maintenance, communication — all of it. You get monthly statements and direct deposits. We handle the rest.
Interested in Working Together?
Let’s Talk About Your Property.
If you own a home or cabin in the Buena Vista area and you’re thinking about renting it out — or you’re already renting and not happy with how it’s being managed — reach out. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation and will give you an honest assessment of what we can do for your property.
Everything you need to know about working with Buena Vida — what we charge, what we cover, and what to expect.
Our Fee Structure
Simple, Transparent Pricing.
Standard Management Fee
20%
of the nightly rate per booking
One flat fee covers our full suite of management services. No hidden charges, no surprises. Additional services like handyman labor or hot tub maintenance are billed separately and transparently — you'll always know what you're paying before any work begins. All rental revenue is paid directly to you through the booking platforms — we invoice you separately each month through QuickBooks for our fee and any additional services rendered.
Note: Our fee is calculated on the nightly rate only. Cleaning fees are charged directly to guests and paid directly to cleaning teams — they are never included in the 20% calculation.
Included in the 20%
What We Handle For You.
Listing & Marketing
✓Listing creation & ongoing optimization
✓Dynamic pricing based on demand & seasonality
✓Advertising across Airbnb, VRBO & other platforms
The following services are available outside the standard management fee and billed separately. Owner authorization is required before any add-on work begins.
ServiceRateNotes
Handyman Labor$75 / hrBilled in 1-hour increments. Owner notified of estimate before work begins.
Hot Tub Maintenance$50 / wkRegular chemical balancing, water testing, and cleaning. Billed monthly.
Hot Tub Drain & Refill$100 / svcComplete drain, clean, and refill — performed when water quality requires it, not on a fixed schedule.
Cleaning / TurnoverQuotedPriced per turnover based on property size. Quoted at onboarding. Passed directly to cleaning teams at cost.
Initial Deep CleanQuotedOne-time thorough clean to prepare your property for its first listing.
Snow Removal CoordinationSeasonalCoordinate and oversee snow removal vendors during mountain winters.
Off-Season Property ChecksQuotedScheduled inspections when your property is not actively rented.
Third-Party Vendor RepairsAt costVendor invoices are passed directly to you at cost with no markup. Coordination is included in the standard 20% fee — you only pay what the vendor charges.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked.
No. Our agreements are month-to-month. We earn your business by performing — not by locking you in. Either party can exit with 30 days written notice. Active guest bookings at the time of termination are honored through checkout.
We list and manage properties across Airbnb, VRBO, and other supported booking channels via Hostaway. We also set up a direct booking listing to capture reservations outside third-party platforms, which reduces their commission fees and increases your net payout.
Payouts go directly to you. You'll have your own account connected to the property through the booking platforms, so all rental revenue is paid out directly to the property owner — we never hold your money. At the end of each month, we send you an itemized invoice through QuickBooks covering our management fee, any add-on services rendered, and any coordinated vendor expenses. You pay that invoice separately. Simple split: the platforms pay you, you pay us.
We provide quarterly lodging and sales tax summary reports to assist with your filing — but tax responsibility remains with the property owner. We cannot file or pay taxes on your behalf. We'll make sure you have everything you need to stay compliant.
We guide you through the short-term rental licensing process for the Town of Buena Vista and Chaffee County, and coordinate required inspections. However, owners are legally responsible for obtaining and maintaining all STR permits — we cannot file permits on your behalf. We'll walk you through exactly what's needed.
What's included in the 20% is the coordination — identifying the issue, sourcing the right person, scheduling the work, and overseeing it. The actual labor is billed separately. If Jordan handles it, that's $75/hour. If it requires an outside contractor or vendor, their invoice is passed through to you at cost with no markup. Either way, you'll know what's coming before work begins — we get your approval on anything above the agreed emergency threshold (typically $500) before we proceed.
We handle everything on the ground. You're responsible for the ownership side: homeowner's and STR liability insurance, obtaining and maintaining your STR permit, paying all sales and lodging taxes, funding repairs and maintenance costs, HOA compliance (if applicable), and keeping a recommended maintenance reserve to cover operating expenses. Simple rule of thumb — we handle what happens at the property, you handle what comes with owning it.
Major capital improvements or construction management, licensed trade work beyond coordination (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), structural inspections or engineering evaluations, legal or accounting advice, insurance claim negotiation, and guarantees of occupancy rates or rental income. Any service not in our standard offering requires a separate written agreement.
Reach out through our Contact page or give us a call at 719-626-8755. We'll start with a free, no-obligation consultation — just a conversation about your property, your goals, and what rental management looks like in this market. From there we'll walk your property, get it ready, and handle everything else.
Ready to Move Forward?
Let’s Talk About Your Property.
Free consultation, no commitment. We’ll give you an honest picture of what your property can earn and exactly what we’ll do to get it there.
Whether you're planning a construction project, interested in listing your property, or looking to book a mountain getaway — we'd love to hear from you. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Your neighbors in Buena Vista — building, managing, and caring for homes throughout Chaffee County and the surrounding mountain communities.
Who We Are
Locally Owned. Personally Invested.
Jordan and Carrie Euler live and work in Buena Vista. Buena Vida is their business, and every property in the portfolio gets their direct attention — not a remote team, not a franchise operator, not someone who's never been to Chaffee County.
Jordan spent years directing outdoor programs and served as Deputy Executive Director at a Colorado guest ranch, overseeing 22 buildings, managing guest services, and handling the kind of hands-on operational problem-solving that comes with running a working property in the mountains. He also brings hands-on construction and skills in the trades to every project. Carrie is the heart of Buena Vida. She runs the day-to-day — bookings, owner communication, vendor coordination, reporting — and is the primary point of contact for every owner and every guest. She also brings a genuine eye for design to every property: staging homes, organizing and labeling spaces, and making sure each place feels polished and intentional. That attention to detail is what drives strong reviews, higher occupancy, and the kind of guest experience that keeps people coming back.
They built Buena Vida to do this work the right way: straightforward communication, honest pricing, and the same standard of care they'd expect for a property of their own.
What We Stand For
Our Philosophy
Your Home, Our Standard
We treat every property we manage or build as if it were our own. That means real attention to detail, proactive care, and pride in the finished product.
Honesty & Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say. No surprises, no runaround — you'll always know exactly where your project or property stands, and you'll always get quality results.
Community Rooted
We live here. We raise our family here. What we build and how we operate reflects on us personally — and that accountability is what drives everything we do.
High-Quality Results
From rental guest experience to construction finishes, we hold our work to a high standard because that's what earns long-term trust — from owners, guests, and clients alike.
Co-Founder
Jordan Euler
Jordan spent years as a Director of Outdoor Adventure Programs and Education before serving as Deputy Executive Director at a guest ranch in Colorado for seven years. In that role he managed guest services, oversaw 22 buildings, handled day-to-day maintenance and groundskeeping, and was the person who showed up when something broke — whether that meant assessing a structural issue, troubleshooting a mechanical system, or solving a problem that didn't have an easy answer.
That background — not just construction, but operations, guest experience, and real property management — is what he brings to Buena Vida. He lives in Buena Vista, knows the area, and approaches every property the way he'd want someone to approach his own.
When something needs attention at one of our properties, Jordan is the one who goes and looks at it. That's not a selling point — it's just how we operate.
Co-Founder
Carrie Euler
Carrie runs the day-to-day operations of Buena Vida. Bookings, owner communication, guest coordination, vendor scheduling, financial reporting — she manages the systems that keep every property running and every client informed.
She's the first point of contact for property owners and the person making sure nothing falls through the cracks. If you have a question about your property, a concern about a guest stay, or you just want a straight answer on how things are going — Carrie is who you'll hear from.
She lives locally, she knows the properties, and she takes the work seriously. Reach her through the Contact page anytime.
Why Choose Us
What Sets Buena Vida Apart
Not a Corporation — a Local Operator
We're not a franchise or a national brand. We're a Buena Vista family business, and that means every decision gets made by someone who knows the local market, the local contractors, and the community firsthand.
Construction & Trades In-House
Having a builder run your property management isn't typical — it's an advantage. Maintenance issues get diagnosed correctly, vendors get held to a real standard, and property improvements get planned with the full picture in mind.
Transparent, Simple Fee Structure
20% of the nightly rate — no hidden fees, no add-on charges for every little thing. You know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting.
Month-to-Month — No Long-Term Lock-In
Our agreements are month-to-month because we earn your business by performing, not by trapping you in a long contract. That keeps us accountable and keeps you in control.
Let's Connect
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you have a property to manage, a build to plan, or just want to talk through what's possible — we're easy to reach and happy to have the conversation.
