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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at 9,600 feet on the edge of Cedar Breaks National Monument, and it runs on two seasons that both bring visitors: ski season at Brian Head Resort from late November through early April, and summer with cool temperatures in the 60s and 70s that pull Southern Utah residents up from the St. George and Cedar City heat. That two-season pull is exactly why vacation rental ownership works here in a way it doesn't in most Utah mountain towns — condos and cabins rent from snowmobilers and powder chasers in winter, then flip to mountain bikers, ATV riders on the Brian Head trail system, and stargazers escaping triple-digit valley heat all summer. Owners aren't betting on a single season to carry the property.
Most vacation rental inventory here falls into two camps: ski-in/ski-out or near-slope condos in developments like The Grand Lodge, Cedar Breaks Lodge, and Elk Meadows, and standalone cabins on larger lots that allow for hot tubs, extra parking for trailers, and better short-term rental flexibility. Iron County and the town of Brian Head both allow short-term rentals with a business license, which sets this town apart from HOAs in places like Park City that have clamped down hard. Price points range from condos in the $300s up to cabins well past $1M depending on size, slope proximity, and views toward Cedar Breaks. Because it's a true four-season town rather than a ski-only stop, cash flow projections here tend to look different than in Park City or Sundance. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$278,000
3 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
35 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
67
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Brian Head.
Does Brian Head allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes. Brian Head is one of the few Utah towns that openly permits nightly rentals town-wide, which is a big reason buyers target it over restrictive markets like Park City's primary residence zones. Owners still need to register with the town, carry a business license, and remit Iron County transient room tax plus state sales tax.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can owners expect? ▾
Ski-season weekends (December through March) drive the bulk of revenue, with 3-bed condos often pulling $250-$450 per night and larger cabins on Steam Engine or Aspen Drive renting $500-$900+. Summer brings a softer but steady stream from Cedar Breaks, Brian Head Peak, and ATV traffic. Annual gross figures of $35K-$75K are realistic depending on size, finish, and management.
Condo or standalone cabin — which rents better? ▾
Condos in Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, and Bear Paw have lower entry prices (often $200K-$400K) and ski-in/ski-out access that books fast. Standalone cabins command higher nightly rates and longer stays from family groups but carry steeper HOA-free maintenance, snow removal, and insurance costs at 9,800 feet of elevation.
How does the elevation affect ownership? ▾
Brian Head sits at roughly 9,800 feet, the highest incorporated town in Utah. Expect heavy snow loads (400+ inches annually), frozen pipes if a unit isn't winterized correctly between guests, and the need for heat tape, steep-pitch roofs, and reliable property management. Most successful absentee owners use a local manager rather than self-managing from out of state.
What's the closest airport for guests? ▾
Cedar City Regional (CDC) is about 35 minutes down SR-143 and has daily Delta service to SLC. St. George (SGU) is roughly 90 minutes, and Las Vegas (LAS) is around 3 hours — the Vegas drive is what most out-of-state renters actually use, so listings that mention it tend to convert better.
Are there HOA restrictions I should watch for? ▾
Most Brian Head condo HOAs allow nightly rentals, but specifics on pet policies, hot tubs, parking, and management company requirements vary building to building. Cedar Breaks Lodge, for example, has its own rental program owners can opt into. Always pull the CC&Rs and recent HOA minutes before writing an offer.