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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Washington, Utah
Washington sits in the heart of the St. George metro, where 300-plus sunshine days a year and quick access to Zion National Park, Sand Hollow Reservoir, and Snow Canyon make nightly rentals a working business rather than a seasonal hobby. The city has carved out specific overlay zones — Coral Canyon, parts of Sienna Hills, and a handful of resort-style communities near Green Springs — where short-term rentals under 30 days are legally permitted. Outside those zones, nightly rentals are not allowed, so the first conversation with any property here should be about zoning verification, not square footage. Buyers from California, Las Vegas, and the Wasatch Front make up most of the demand, and many use the home themselves four to eight weeks a year while renting it the rest of the time.
Price points run from roughly the high $400s for a townhome in an approved community to $1.5M+ for a detached pool home backing the Coral Canyon golf course. Homes with private pools, casitas, and game rooms book at meaningful premiums during the March-through-May and September-through-November high seasons, when temperatures stay in the 70s and 80s. HOA rules, transient room tax registration with Washington County, and a city business license all factor into the real return — none of that is optional. Browse the active vacation rental-eligible listings below to see what's currently zoned, approved, and on the market in Washington.
May 2026 · Washington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Washington right now.
Median sale
$515,995
62 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
47 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
514
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Washington.
Does Washington City actually allow short-term rentals? ▾
Yes, but only in zones where nightly rentals are specifically permitted — primarily inside approved resort and overlay districts like Coral Canyon's nightly rental sections, Sienna Hills pockets, and parts of Green Springs. Outside those zones, rentals under 30 days are not allowed. Always confirm the zoning on a specific address with Washington City before writing an offer.
Which neighborhoods in Washington have the most nightly-rental approved homes? ▾
Coral Canyon has the largest concentration, followed by sections of Sienna Hills and a handful of condo communities near Green Springs Golf Course. New construction in the Long Valley and Sycamore areas has also added some approved units. Inventory shifts quickly, so the active listings below are the most current picture.
What do vacation rentals in Washington typically rent for? ▾
A three-to-four bedroom approved home in Coral Canyon commonly books between $200 and $400 per night depending on season, with peak rates during spring break, fall shoulder season, and Ironman/marathon weekends. Homes with private pools, casitas, or golf course frontage pull noticeably higher rates. Off-season January and early December are the slowest weeks.
How close are these properties to Zion and the St. George airport? ▾
Washington sits about 45 minutes from Zion's Springdale entrance via SR-9 and roughly 15 minutes from the St. George Regional Airport. That proximity is a big reason guests book here instead of staying in Hurricane or Springdale — they get lower nightly rates and easier access to Sand Hollow, Snow Canyon, and downtown St. George dining.
Do I need a business license to operate one? ▾
Yes. Washington City requires a short-term rental business license, proof the property is in an approved zone, transient room tax registration with the state and Washington County, and compliance with HOA rules where applicable. Most HOAs in approved zones already have nightly rental frameworks in place, but a few cap the number of rental units per community.
Is financing different for a vacation rental purchase? ▾
Generally yes — lenders treat these as second homes or investment properties, which means 10-25% down and slightly higher rates than a primary residence. Some buyers use DSCR loans that qualify the property based on projected rental income rather than personal debt-to-income. A local lender familiar with St. George area nightly rentals can structure this faster than a national call center.