Short Term Rental
Management
Airbnb Market
Jackpot, Nevada presents an exceptional short-term rental investment opportunity driven by its unique position as a border gaming destination with limited lodging supply and consistent visitor demand. Property owners can capitalize on occupancy rates exceeding 75% annually, with average daily rates ranging from $120-180 depending on property size and amenities, generating potential gross revenues of $35,000-65,000 per year for well-positioned units. The town's strategic location along Highway 93 attracts steady traffic from Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Salt Lake City markets, creating a reliable customer base of weekend gamblers, business travelers, and tourists seeking affordable alternatives to traditional casino hotels. With only three major hotels serving the area and growing demand from remote workers seeking temporary Nevada tax advantages, short-term rental properties consistently outperform long-term rentals by 200-300% in gross revenue while benefiting from Nevada's favorable tax structure including no state income tax. The combination of limited competition, strong seasonal demand patterns, and Jackpot's established reputation as a regional entertainment hub positions property owners to achieve rapid ROI through strategic Airbnb positioning in this underserved but consistently profitable market.
Short Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rental regulations in Jackpot, Nevada can be intricate and subject to frequent changes, with property owners facing potential fines, legal penalties, and forced closure of their rental operations if they fail to comply with local zoning ordinances, business licensing requirements, transient occupancy tax obligations, and safety regulations that may vary significantly from other Nevada jurisdictions. The complexity of navigating Elko County's specific permitting processes, understanding fire safety codes, maintaining proper insurance coverage, and staying current with evolving municipal ordinances creates substantial risk for individual property owners who attempt to manage compliance independently. However, when you partner with a professional short-term rental management service, you can rest assured that all licensing requirements, tax filings, permit renewals, and legal compliance matters are handled expertly on your behalf, allowing you to enjoy the income from your investment property while eliminating the stress and liability of regulatory non-compliance.
Occupancy Rates
Jackpot, Nevada experiences distinct seasonal fluctuations in Airbnb occupancy rates, with peak tourist seasons occurring during summer months (June through August) when travelers escape extreme heat in neighboring states and during major holiday weekends when the town's casinos and entertainment venues draw visitors from Idaho, Utah, and beyond. Winter months, particularly January through March, represent the slowest shoulder season as harsh weather conditions and reduced casino traffic significantly decrease visitor numbers, often resulting in occupancy rates dropping 40-60% below peak levels. Professional revenue management becomes crucial during these periods, requiring hosts to implement dynamic pricing strategies that adjust rates based on local events, weather patterns, and regional demand fluctuations to maintain competitiveness. Effective revenue management in Jackpot involves lowering rates during shoulder seasons to attract budget-conscious travelers while maximizing pricing during peak periods and special events, utilizing automated pricing tools that respond to real-time market conditions, competitor rates, and booking lead times to optimize occupancy throughout the year and prevent extended vacancy periods that can severely impact annual revenue performance.
Vacation Rental Management
Managing a vacation rental in Jackpot, Nevada presents unique operational challenges that can quickly overwhelm self-managing owners and jeopardize their investment returns. The remote desert location, situated on the Nevada-Idaho border with limited local service providers, makes coordinating same-day maintenance and emergency repairs extremely difficult, often requiring technicians to travel from Twin Falls or Elko at premium rates. Guest turnover in this casino destination market demands precise coordination between housekeeping, maintenance, and check-ins, as visitors expect immediate availability after long drives through rural areas, leaving no margin for delays or miscommunication. The 24/7 nature of guest communication becomes particularly challenging given Jackpot's appeal to spontaneous weekend gamblers and travelers who arrive at all hours expecting instant responses to questions about amenities, local attractions, or urgent issues like heating failures during harsh winter conditions. Without professional property management handling these complex logistics, owners frequently find themselves fielding 3 AM calls about broken air conditioning units, scrambling to find last-minute cleaning services when guests leave unexpected messes, or losing bookings due to delayed response times, ultimately damaging their online reviews and revenue potential in a market where competition from established casino hotels demands flawless execution to maintain premium nightly rates and consistent occupancy.
Attractions and Amenities
Jackpot, Nevada's primary tourism draws center around the Cactus Petes Resort Casino, Horseshu Hotel & Casino, and the nearby Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir for fishing and boating, along with the stunning high desert landscape that attracts outdoor enthusiasts and photographers seeking dramatic vistas and stargazing opportunities. To maximize revenue from guests visiting these attractions, properties must offer specific amenities including secure parking for boats and recreational vehicles, early morning coffee service and grab-and-go breakfast options for anglers heading out at dawn, high-speed Wi-Fi for guests sharing their casino wins and scenic photography on social media, blackout curtains and comfortable seating areas for visitors who stay up late gambling and need quality daytime rest, outdoor spaces like patios or fire pits where guests can enjoy the clear desert skies, and convenient laundry facilities for extended-stay visitors who come for multi-day fishing trips or casino packages. Additionally, providing local area information about fishing licenses, boat launches, and optimal stargazing locations, along with flexible check-in/check-out times to accommodate the varied schedules of casino guests and outdoor enthusiasts, ensures the property captures maximum booking potential from Jackpot's diverse visitor base.
Why choose Surge?
Surge is local Airbnb management that’s reliable, affordable and the best for your property.
Cost
Guest communications
Host Communications
Insurance
Contract
Cost
Starting at 15% fee
Guest communications
Guest response within 10 minutes, 24 hours a day
Host Communications
Designated host call in phone line
Insurance
Full damage protection for every reservation
Contract
No annual agreements
Other Property Mangers
Cost
25-40% fee
Guest communications
Sporadic guest communications
Host Communications
Bot response assistants
Insurance
Unreliable insurance coverage
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Contract lock-ins
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30%
In gross revenue
150 M
Potential guests
4.9
Superhost status
7+
Booking platforms
1
Property manager
The house was great. It accommodated our large group nicely. The owner was responsive and checked in on us throughout the trip. The gate around the home added privacy and security. The beds were comfortable as well. Extra linen, towels and washcloths. We are looking to book this home in the future!
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
We really appreciated Surge. He was responsive, attentive, and went above to make sure our stay was seamless. You can tell he takes pride in providing a clean/organized place. Everyone loved the pool table and shuffleboard. This place is also very close to great restaurants. The place we went to had the best catfish. Would definitely rent from Surge again!!
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
Our group really enjoyed our long weekend stay here! The property was very clean and spacious but also provided some privacy to accommodate our large family. Surge was responsive when we reached out to them and also accommodated an early check-in. We felt secure given that the property was gated and had smart locks on both entry doors. We strongly recommend this property and would love to stay here again!
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
My family and I were here for my daughter’s graduation from UofH. Surge was very upfront, kept us informed and accommodating. The place was clean and fit my entire family comfortably. We have already made plans to come back. Great location, private and safe environment. Would highly recommend! Thank you Surge for making this stay memorable and stress free for our family!
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
Great stay that accommodated all our needs for a successful for trip to Houston, i hope to Book in the coming future.
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
The host was great, he responded quickly when needed and checked in on us from time to time throughout the whole day. He was awesome and the place was great for my family of 16. Definitely will book with him in the future.
Airbnb Guest Hosted by Surge
Head of Design, Layers
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
Does Surge Property Management allow pets in its short term rentals?
Surge Property Management leaves that decision to the property owner. While allowing pets can be a big perk for some guests, Surge does not have any requirements for the property owner to allow it. Service animals are a different case. Surge is prohibited to refuse a reservation, charge pet fees, hold guests to different rules, apply differential treatment or use discriminatory language if a guest is accompanied by a service animal. A guests service animal must not be out of control, un-housebroken, left alone at the listing without prior approval, allowed into areas that are considered unauthorized by the guest and allowed in a public space without being harnessed, leashed, or tethered and not under the guests control.
Do I get access to an owner portal?
Surge Property Management has a tech leading owner portal to keep its property owners in the loop, instead of on the outside looking in. In the owner portal you can reserve days for personal use, see pending reservations, nightly pricing rates, owner statements, expense receipts, guest messaging and more!
Do you screen the guests that are staying in my property?
Our intelligent Guest Screening technology allows us to screen vacation rental guests before they enter your property, making it easier to keep bad guests out. We proactively assess the risk posed by each guest, through legal, non-discriminatory checks. Guests will be asked to submit some personal details including their name, date of birth, physical home address and contact details. We then verify by having the guest take a live selfie and submit a photo of their ID(either a drivers license or passport). This information will then be processed to determine the true identity of your guest, including whether the ID is fraudulent and if the provided details match those on the ID. This process will generate a risk report for us to review before the guest arrives.
Do you provide insurance for guest damages?
We partner with the premier provider of short term rental protection also offering guest screening and comprehensive insurance coverage. Our partner brings confidence and peace of mind to both Surge Property Management and its clients(homeowners). Our third party partner has protected over 60 billion in homeowner liability coverage and 1 million guest nights. Ask your Surge sales representative for more details.
What happens if there is guest damage to my property?
Each guest is required to make a $500 security deposit. Any damage above $500 we are able to document, submit, and follow a claim through on your behalf with our short term rental insurance partner covering up to $5,000,000.
How does Surge compare to a national provider like Vacasa?
While both Surge and Vacasa both have a full service model designed to be hands off from the property owner, Surge stands out above the rest by being more intentional and selective with the properties we decide to accept into our management portfolio. This allows us to give the required attention to the properties we manage instead of just "setting it and forgetting it" like the other property managers do. Once you go onboard with them you just become another number.
Does Surge handle the maintenance of the vacation rental?
Yes, Surge is able to handle any property maintenance(including hot tub & pool) for your property. We have a large network of service providers, additionally, if you have a preferred vendor we can assign and coordinate maintenance with them as well.
What services does Surge Property Management offer?
Surge is a full-service property manager and provides the following service to property owners:
- Listing creating and management across multiple channels
- Calendar management
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Restocking
- Maintenance
- Dynamic Pricing
- Lock automation
- Guest Portal
- Owners Portal
- Listing optimization
- Photography
- 24/7 guest communication
- Check-in/out support
- and more!
Is Surge Property Management a Superhost on Airbnb?
Yes, Surge Property Management is a Superhost on AirBNB. Airbnb defines a Superhost as a Host who goes above and beyond to provide excellent hospitality. Guests can easily identify a Superhost from the badge that appears on their Airbnb listing and profile. Superhosts have more visibility and earning potential.
How and when do I get paid?
Surge Property Management initiates ACH payment to its property owners once a month by the 10th day of the next month. Along with the ACH deposit sent to you, you also receive a highly detailed statement for review.
Are there any hidden fees?
Surge Property Management has the most transparent pricing in the industry. Our property owners are our Partners in business which is why we hold transparency at a very high standard. With your monthly statements you will be able to trace every dollar from when the guest paid for their reservation to when it was deposited into your bank account. Contact your Surge sales rep for a personal walk through of our statement structure.
Can I still use my property?
Yes of course. The biggest perk of a vacation rental is still retaining personal use of the property for your personal use. Inside of our Owner’s Portal you can reserve days for personal use.
How do you market my property?
We list your property on the major platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Google Vacation rentals and more! We also allow direct bookings very popular among returning guests. Our integration technology is second to none and was awarded the following:
- Airbnb Preferred + Software Partner
- VRBO Elite Partner
- Booking.com Premier Connectivity Partner
How do you handle complaints or disputes?
We aim to resolve issues quickly and fairly, protecting both the guests and the property owner’s interests. We mediate disputes and ensure a smooth resolution process.
How do I get started with your service?
Contact us to schedule a consultation. We'll discuss your property, our services, and how we can help you achieve your rental goals.
How do you handle waste management?
We coordinate with local services to ensure proper waste disposal and recycling, maintaining cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
What safety measures do you implement?
We ensure the property has functional smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and complies with all local safety regulations.
What does Surge’s full service property management mean?
Surge's comprehensive property management service allows property owners to be completely hands-off with the daily operations of their Airbnb properties. Surge takes care of all the daily tasks, including listings, guest interactions, cleanings, restocking, and maintenance, ensuring a stress-free experience for the property owner.
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