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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Laketown, Utah
Laketown sits at the south end of Bear Lake, the Caribbean-blue lake straddling the Utah-Idaho border that draws hundreds of thousands of summer visitors a year. For buyers shopping income property, Laketown matters because it's one of the more permissive jurisdictions in the area for nightly rentals — Rich County and the town allow short-term use in specific zones, while some neighboring communities have tightened rules considerably. That regulatory difference, combined with direct lake access, sandy beach frontage along the southern shore, and proximity to Cisco Beach and Rendezvous Beach State Park, is what makes the cabin inventory here trade at a premium compared to inland Rich County listings.
The buyer pool is mostly Wasatch Front families and Salt Lake-based investors looking for a property that pays for itself during the June-through-Labor Day window and still leaves weekends open for personal use. Summer rates are strong, raspberry season in early August fills calendars a year out, and winter brings a secondary bump from skiers headed to Beaver Mountain about 30 minutes west through Logan Canyon. Expect to evaluate properties on a few specific points: zoning and existing nightly-rental permit status, distance to public beach access or a private dock, sleeping capacity (6-8 bedroom homes book hardest), and HOA rules where applicable. Browse the active Laketown listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want help running rental projections on a specific address.
August 2025 · Laketown market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Laketown right now.
Median sale
$1,087,500
2 closed in August 2025
Median DOM
171 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
91.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Laketown.
Does Laketown allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes — Laketown is one of the few Bear Lake-area towns that permits nightly rentals in designated zones, which is a big reason buyers shop here instead of nearby Garden City or Pickleville. You'll still need to register with the town and carry the required business license and lodging tax setup. Always confirm the current ordinance and HOA rules on a specific property before writing an offer.
When is the rental season at Bear Lake? ▾
The strongest booking window runs from mid-June through Labor Day, when the lake's turquoise water draws families from the Wasatch Front, Idaho, and Wyoming. Raspberry Days in early August is the single busiest weekend of the year. Winter brings a smaller but steady stream of guests headed to Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, about 30 minutes west over Logan Canyon.
What do vacation rentals in Laketown typically cost? ▾
Lakefront and lake-view cabins generally run from the high $600s into the $2M+ range depending on frontage, age, and sleeping capacity. Larger 6-8 bedroom homes built specifically for group rentals command the top of the market because they sleep enough guests to justify peak summer nightly rates of $800-$1,500.
How many weeks of rental income can I realistically expect? ▾
Most well-managed Laketown rentals book 10-14 solid summer weeks plus scattered shoulder-season and ski-season nights. Owners commonly report gross revenue between $40,000 and $120,000 a year depending on size, location, and how aggressively the property is marketed. Lakefront and homes with private docks book first and hold rate best.
How far is Laketown from Salt Lake City? ▾
It's roughly 130 miles — about 2.5 hours via I-15 and Logan Canyon (US-89). That distance is part of the appeal: close enough for a weekend getaway from the Wasatch Front, far enough to feel like a real escape. The drive over Logan Canyon can slow in winter storms, so guests planning January and February trips should check road conditions.
Do I need a property manager? ▾
Most out-of-area owners use one. Several Bear Lake-based companies handle cleaning, guest communication, hot tub service, and snow removal for roughly 20-30% of gross bookings. Self-management is doable if you're within an hour or two and have reliable local cleaners lined up before summer hits.