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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at 9,600 feet, the highest town in Utah and one of the few places in the state where a condo or cabin can pull double duty as a ski chalet in January and a mountain-biking base camp in July. That two-season draw is exactly why short-term rental demand here holds up better than in a lot of Utah mountain towns that go quiet after the snow melts. Brian Head Resort's lift-served terrain, the Dixie National Forest trail network, and proximity to Cedar Breaks National Monument keep guests booking rooms from November through September, with only a short shoulder-season lull in April and May. Buyers shopping this market are usually looking at studio and one-bedroom condos in the Cedar Ridge and Solitude Village clusters, or larger A-frame and chalet-style cabins scattered through the Old Town and Bear Flat areas.
Iron County and the town of Brian Head both allow nightly rentals in designated zones, but not every property is grandfathered or licensed the same way, so confirming a unit's rental status before writing an offer matters more here than in most Utah towns. HOA rules vary just as much — some condo associations run their own booking desks and take a cut, others leave management entirely to the owner. Snow load, road access in winter, and propane or well-and-septic setups on older cabins are also worth a real inspection rather than a quick walkthrough. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$520,000
8 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
78 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
62
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.