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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits right at the doorstep of Zion National Park, about 20 minutes from the south entrance in Springdale and roughly 25 minutes northeast of St. George. That geography is the entire reason short-term rentals work here. Zion pulled in more than 4.6 million visitors last year, and most of them need somewhere to sleep that isn't a $400 lodge room inside the park. La Verkin, along with neighboring Hurricane and Virgin, has become the practical landing spot for that overflow — close enough for sunrise hikes at Angels Landing, far enough out to keep nightly rates competitive. The town itself is small (population around 4,500), perched on the bluff above the Virgin River, with red rock views toward Smith Mesa and the Kolob Terrace.
Not every home in La Verkin can legally operate as a nightly rental, which is the single most important thing to verify before writing an offer. The city allows short-term rentals in specific zones and overlay districts, and properties outside those zones are limited to 30-day minimums or longer. Listings on this page are homes currently on the market in La Verkin that are either already permitted for vacation rental use, located in a zone that allows it, or being marketed with that income potential in mind. Pricing ranges widely — from older homes near downtown around the high $300s to purpose-built rental compounds with pools and casitas well into the $1M+ range. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available.
May 2026 · La Verkin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Verkin right now.
Median sale
$420,000
4 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
33
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in La Verkin.
Does La Verkin allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes, La Verkin is one of the more rental-friendly towns in Washington County, and short-term rentals are permitted in specific zones with a city business license and transient room tax registration. Rules have tightened across southern Utah over the past few years, so always confirm the current zoning on a specific address with La Verkin City before writing an offer. Some subdivisions also carry HOA restrictions that override city allowances.
Why buy a vacation rental in La Verkin instead of Springdale or St. George? ▾
Springdale sits at Zion's gate and commands the highest nightly rates, but entry prices are steep and inventory is thin. La Verkin is roughly 20 minutes from the Zion park entrance, prices typically run 30-40% lower than comparable Springdale properties, and the town has more flexible STR zoning than most St. George neighborhoods. It's a practical middle ground for cash-flow-focused investors.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can owners expect? ▾
Performance varies by property size, pool/hot tub amenities, and view, but well-managed 3-4 bedroom homes near Highway 9 often see strong occupancy from March through October when Zion traffic peaks. Winter slows down but rarely goes dark thanks to mild temperatures and shoulder-season park visitors. Pull recent AirDNA or Rabbu data on the exact address before underwriting.
Do these homes come furnished and turnkey? ▾
Many active vacation rental listings in La Verkin are sold furnished with existing bookings in place, which lets a new owner take over revenue from day one. Furniture, linens, hot tubs, and management contracts are usually negotiated separately in the contract. Ask the listing agent for a trailing 12-month income statement and the inventory list early in the process.
How far is La Verkin from Zion, St. George, and the airport? ▾
La Verkin is about 22 miles from the Zion Canyon visitor center, 25 miles northeast of St. George, and roughly 30 minutes from St. George Regional Airport. Las Vegas Harry Reid International is about a 2-hour, 15-minute drive, which is how most out-of-state guests arrive. The drive time to Zion is a key selling point in listing descriptions.
What should I look at during due diligence on a La Verkin STR? ▾
Verify the current city STR license is transferable or that a new one can be issued for the address, check HOA CC&Rs for nightly rental language, review the past two years of booking history and cleaning costs, and confirm water-share or culinary water arrangements. Septic versus sewer matters too — parts of La Verkin still run on septic, which affects guest capacity.