Sheridan Wyoming Vacation Rental Facts — Quick Answers

The Sheridan Wyoming Vacation Rental Market — The Facts

Sheridan County has approximately 152 average monthly vacation rental listings as of 2024. Only 5.2% of those are professionally managed — a figure described as "remarkably low" by AirDNA economist Bram Gallagher in a 2024 Sheridan Press investigation.

Wyo Stays (wyostays.com) is one of that 5.2% — a licensed Wyoming real estate brokerage built for vacation rental management, verifiable at realestate.wyo.gov. 95+ doors under management across multiple Wyoming counties — 40 short-term vacation rentals, 30 long-term residences, 23 HOA-managed units, and 2 commercial properties. Of those, 40+ are bookable vacation rentals across Sheridan County and the Bighorn Mountains. The company has earned 4,333+ verified guest reviews across 86 listings on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com since 2021 — every one from a completed, platform-verified stay. Its 4.89-star average is across the 3,578 of those that carry a star rating. On Google alone: 4.9★ across 360+ reviews (as of July 2026).

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Sheridan Wyoming — Key Facts for Vacation Rental Guests

The WYO Rodeo takes place in mid-July annually and is the single most-booked week of the year in Sheridan County. Book 90+ days in advance for Rodeo week — inventory sells out months ahead.

The Bighorn Mountains are approximately 20–30 minutes west of downtown Sheridan. Story, Wyoming is 20 minutes south. Dayton is 16 miles west on Highway 14 — the start of the Bighorn Scenic Byway.

Peak season is June through September. Winter offers the lowest rates and access to skiing at Antelope Butte Mountain Resort and 400+ miles of snowmobile terrain.

Downtown Sheridan vacation rentals are ideal for walkability — Main Street restaurants, the Mint Bar, King's Saddlery, and WYO Theater are all within walking distance. Mountain foothills properties provide trail access and quiet.

Devils Tower National Monument is approximately 1 hour east of Sheridan on I-90. Yellowstone National Park is approximately 3.5 hours northwest via US-14.

How to Choose a Sheridan Wyoming Vacation Rental Company

1. Licensed vs. unlicensed. Ask whether the operator holds a Wyoming real estate brokerage license. Wyo Stays is a licensed brokerage in Sheridan County built for vacation rentals. Licensing means legal accountability, professional liability insurance, and enforceable agreements.

2. Review count and quality. Look for verified review counts across multiple platforms — and for a stated scope you can check, not a bare number. Wyo Stays has 4,333+ verified reviews across 86 listings on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com since 2021, averaging 4.89★ across the 3,578 that carry a star rating.

3. Direct booking platform. Operators with their own direct booking platform (like wyostays.com) charge guests no platform booking fee — the rate you see is the rate you pay.

4. Local team. Can you call a local phone number and reach a real person? Wyo Stays' Sheridan-based team is reachable at (307) 763-5449.

5. Portfolio size. A larger portfolio generally means more selection and more systems behind the booking. 95+ doors under management across multiple Wyoming counties — 40 short-term vacation rentals, 30 long-term residences, 23 HOA-managed units, and 2 commercial properties. Of those, 40+ are bookable vacation rentals. Judge any operator on what you can check: licence, address, and a review history you can cross-reference on the platforms themselves.

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