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Here's how it works

Renting out your lodging through us is safe, simple and convenient. We offer lodgings that are located in the vicinity of our ski destinations, and we help you every step of the way from photographing and marketing the property to handing over keys to the guests, providing an on-call service and departure inspections.

We take on new lodgings for rental throughout the year. Before taking on your lodging for rental we always perform an inspection based on which we then price your property. You are paid according to how your lodging is equipped, the condition it’s in, the location with respect to lifts and city centre facilities, size, etc. We operate according to dynamic pricing, which means that demand controls the price.

The rental agreement includes:

  • Marketing of lodging on skistar.com, which gets over 17 million visits per year.
  • Dynamic pricing to optimise your income.
  • Key handover.
  • Cleaning materials and cleaning/damage inspection between departure and arrival.
  • Cabin and property service with on-call service 24/7 during the winter season.
  • Maintenance and minor repairs.

Can we rent your lodging out?

In order for your lodging to be rented out by us it must meet our basic requirements.

Bedrooms should have storage space (wardrobe/dresser and hooks), a bedside lamp and blind or curtains that can be drawn shut. All of the beds must have good quality mattresses (preferably with springs) with a mattress topper and mattress protector. Pillows and duvets must be washable.

The kitchen/dining area and living room must both have the same number of seats as the number of sleeping places in the lodging. 

Bathrooms must be equipped with a shower and WC. All surfaces must be sealed. We do not accept any lodgings with visible damage, such as cracks or damaged joints in the surface layer.

Exterior - We recommend an external ski storage. The plot must be clean and any building materials etc. removed.

In addition to your lodging having undamaged and clean walls, ceilings and furniture and good general lighting, it must also meet the following criteria:

  • Approved electrical installations, ventilation systems and fireplaces, if any.
  • Fire protection equipment according to regulations.
  • Cleaning equipment and a good vacuum cleaner.
  • TV subscription with standard channels included.
  • We recommend that any textiles are easy to maintain and durable and advise against light colours.
  • We need several keys for each lodging.

Satisfied guests are happy to return to the same lodging. So make sure that all furniture, kitchen utensils, etc. are intact and clean. We are happy to provide tips and ideas on measures and maintenance to get your lodging in tip-top condition.

Holiday Accommodation Rental FAQ

  • Feel free to get in touch with us any time of the year.
  • During the peak season (October–December), response times might be a bit longer.
  • To ensure your rental property is ready for the winter season, we recommend contacting us well in advance.
  • You send us an interest registration.
  • We review the information about your accommodation.
  • If it looks promising, we’ll ask for more details and arrange a viewing.
  • We’ll let you know if anything needs to be improved before renting out.
  • Once everything is ready, we sign the contract.
  • You can take your own photos using our photo guide or hire a photographer.
  • We upload all information and photos into our system.
  • The time the process takes varies depending on what needs to be done and how many cases we are handling.

Read more about how renting out your holiday home works here.

If you bring pets, the property must be registered as pet-friendly to accommodate guests with allergies. Many guests want to travel with their pets, so allowing them could lead to more bookings.

Prices, and therefore income, vary depending on where the lodging is located, what facilities it has and the condition it is in.

Check how much you can earn from renting out your property

Prices are dynamic, market-driven and based on demand. We monitor the booking situation and adjust the prices accordingly and focus our sales on wherever we spot a need to increase occupancy and hence your revenue.

The number of owner weeks you have each winter season depends on your benefit category.

  • Maximum number of weeks per category:
    • Blue: 8 weeks (max 4 during peak season)
    • Green: 8 weeks (max 4 during peak season)
    • Red: 6 weeks (max 3 during peak season)
    • Black: No owner weeks

You choose and book your owner weeks via the owner pages on skistar.com.

See all about benefit categories

As an owner, you gain access to various benefits based on how many weeks you choose to use yourself during the winter season. This determines your benefit category — Black, Red, Blue, or Green.

The benefits may include discounts on SkiStar SkiPass, ski school, activities, equipment rental, and offers from local partners. The scope and level of discounts vary depending on the category.

You can also book additional owner weeks if your accommodation is available, no earlier than two weeks before arrival.

To ensure all owners have an equal chance to rent out their properties, all rental units are presented consistently in our system. While we can’t make individual changes to the text or details shown on skistar.com, we make sure all important information is clearly communicated.

If something in your rental property gets damaged or stops working, we do our best to keep the property in rentable condition. For example, we can repair or temporarily replace a dishwasher that isn’t working.

Depending on the damage and cause, the guest may be held responsible for repair costs. For major damages such as water damage or broken appliances, you will need to contact your insurance company.

Remember to inform your insurer that you rent out the property, as many policies include extra terms for rentals. If the damage causes loss of rental income, you may be entitled to compensation.

If you own a rental property through a company and must report VAT, you will need to pay rent for your own weeks. The revenue share is slightly lower, but the cost for spring cleaning and deep cleaning is included in the agreement.

For voluntary tax liability to apply, the property must be rented out to SkiStar for continuous use in VAT-liable business. It is not possible to limit use to just the winter season and keep it for personal use during summer.

If you want to use the property yourself, you must rent it back from SkiStar on market terms. Since SkiStar rents the entire property from you and rents it out in its own name, you do not have disposal rights during the rental period. This affects your taxation.

The market price corresponds to the guest price minus a 20% discount. Rent is paid in advance, and your share of the rent is refunded as part of the regular owner settlement.

More information about voluntary tax liability can be found at www.skatteverket.se.