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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Torrey, Utah
Torrey is a tiny town — population under 250 — that punches far above its weight as a vacation-rental market because it's the closest lodging hub to Capitol Reef National Park. Homes here trade primarily as income properties, with owners running nightly rentals during the long April-to-October tourist season when Capitol Reef, Scenic Byway 12, and the Burr Trail pull steady traffic from around the world. Unlike Moab or Springdale, Torrey hasn't capped or banned short-term rentals, and the town has an active permitting process specifically built around tourism. That regulatory friendliness is the single biggest reason buyers from the Wasatch Front, California, and Colorado keep targeting properties here.
What you're shopping for matters: a 1,200-square-foot casita on a half acre off Highway 24 performs very differently from a 3,500-square-foot home with red-rock views on the south end of town. Most listings sit on well and septic, many include outbuildings or guest cabins that can be permitted as separate rental units, and acreage parcels along the Fremont River carry their own appeal for higher-end guests. Winters are quiet — Capitol Reef visitation drops sharply November through March — so underwriting around roughly seven strong months is the realistic approach. Browse the active Torrey listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help sorting which properties already have STR permits in place versus which would need to start that process from scratch.
May 2026 · Torrey market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Torrey right now.
Median sale
$401,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
210 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
4
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Torrey.
Does Torrey allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes — Torrey is one of the few Utah towns that actively welcomes nightly rentals, largely because tourism to Capitol Reef drives the local economy. The town requires a business license and a short-term rental permit, and properties must meet basic safety and parking standards. Wayne County also has its own STR ordinance for unincorporated areas just outside town limits, so confirm jurisdiction before you write an offer.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can owners expect? ▾
Peak season runs April through October, with summer and fall foliage weeks (late September through mid-October) commanding the highest rates — often $250–$450/night for a well-furnished home, more for larger groups or properties with red-rock views. Winter is genuinely slow since Capitol Reef sees far fewer visitors November through March, so most owners underwrite to roughly 50–60% annual occupancy rather than year-round bookings.
Are there water or septic issues that affect rental properties here? ▾
Most homes outside the town core run on private wells and septic systems, which matters when you're sizing a property for 8–12 guests. Lenders and county health will want septic capacity matched to bedroom count, and well shares are common on rural parcels. Always pull the well log and septic permit during due diligence.
How close are these properties to Capitol Reef National Park? ▾
Torrey sits about 11 miles west of the Capitol Reef visitor center on Highway 24, roughly a 15-minute drive. That proximity is the entire reason the nightly-rental market exists here — guests want a base camp for the park, Scenic Byway 12, and trips out to Goblin Valley or the Burr Trail. Homes closer to town tend to book faster because of restaurant and gas access.
What's the typical price range for a rental-ready home in Torrey? ▾
Turn-key homes already operating as nightly rentals generally run $550,000 to $950,000 depending on size, views, and acreage. Smaller cabins and casitas occasionally come in under $450,000, while larger multi-unit compounds or properties with several legal rental structures on acreage can clear $1.2M. Furnished sales with existing bookings on the calendar carry a premium.
How remote is Torrey for guests flying in? ▾
Torrey is about 3.5 hours from Salt Lake City International and roughly 4 hours from Las Vegas Harry Reid, with the closest regional airport being Cedar City (about 2.5 hours). Most guests fly into SLC and road-trip, which means properties that sleep groups of 6+ tend to outperform studios — travelers want the drive to pay off.