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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Washington, Utah
Washington City sits just east of St. George along the Virgin River, close enough to Sand Hollow State Park, Zion National Park, and the Coral Pink Sand Dunes that it's become a landing spot for out-of-state buyers who want a Southern Utah property they can rent out when they're not using it themselves. Neighborhoods like Green Springs, Coral Canyon, and the newer Sienna Hills developments see steady short-term rental demand from Zion visitors and Sand Hollow boaters, while proximity to the St. George Regional Airport (about 15 minutes away) keeps travel logistics simple for owners who live out of state. Summers run hot — well over 100 degrees for weeks at a time — which is exactly why pools, covered patios, and evaporative cooling systems show up on so many rental listings here.
Washington City's rules differ from St. George and Hurricane, so zoning matters more than in most home searches: some subdivisions allow nightly rentals outright, others require a conditional use permit, and a few HOAs prohibit stays under 30 days entirely. Buyers also need to factor in the city's transient room tax and business license requirements before running numbers on projected income. Because inventory in permitted short-term rental zones moves fast, especially anything with private pool access or a casita/second unit, it pays to know exactly which subdivisions carry rental approval before falling in love with a listing. Browse the active vacation rental properties below to see what's currently on the market in Washington.
August 2026 · Washington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Washington right now.
Median sale
$500,000
93 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
37 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
517
active + pending
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Active listings
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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.