Vacation Rentals for Sale
in St. George, Utah
Gateway to Zion. Nearly 5 million annual visits to one of the most visited national parks in the U.S. About 300 days of sunshine — year-round tourism with strong spring and fall peaks and steady winter traffic driven by golf and Snow Canyon.
Realtor Jay knows which communities are STR-eligible and which HOAs prohibit nightly, weekly, or monthly rentals entirely, and helps buyers look up eligibility on the specific address — not just the neighborhood — with final confirmation from the HOA and the city. The difference between a cash-flowing property and a compliance problem is one question asked before you close.
Realtor Jay · Red Rock Real Estate · Licensed in Utah · STR-savvy buyer representation
304 Properties for Sale
Jay Payson
Red Rock Real Estate
St. George, Utah
Before You Make an Offer, Let's Confirm It's Actually STR-Eligible
A home can be in an STR-friendly city zone and still be prohibited by its HOA. It can have a strong rental history on Airbnb and still be operating without the correct permit. The listing won't tell you any of that. That's what I find out before you're under contract.
- STR zoning and city permit status confirmed on the specific address — not just the neighborhood
- HOA rental rules reviewed — nightly minimums, owner-use windows, management requirements
- Rental history verification — actual occupancy and revenue, not just what the seller claims
- Community STR track record — which communities have active, compliant operators and which ones are a compliance risk
The difference between a cash-flowing investment and a problem you own isn't always visible in the listing photos. I've done this due diligence enough times to know exactly what to ask and where the answers are buried.
Call or text: (435) 466-3784 · jay@yourstgeorgelife.com · Red Rock Real Estate
Vacation Rental Homes for Sale in St. George, Utah — Under $500,000
Under $500K · St. George, Utah
STR inventory in Washington County under $500K is concentrated in a small number of resort-amenity condo and townhome communities. Las Palmas Resort and Sports Village anchor this price point — both carry community pools, pickleball, and fitness access with consistent STR track records. Villas at Sand Hollow adds Sand Hollow corridor access at the upper end of this tier. Private pools are the exception here; amenities come through the HOA. Bedroom counts typically run 3–4. Acquisition cost is lowest at this tier — the tradeoff is smaller units and community rather than private amenities.
Short Term Rental Homes for Sale in St George, UT Under $500k
Short-Term Rental Homes for Sale in St. George, Utah — Under $700,000
Under $700K · STR Homes · St. George, Utah
Under $700K, the St. George STR market opens into a wider set of communities across Washington County. Black Desert Resort is one of the most active in this tier across multiple product types — amenity access varies by unit and phase, so confirm specifics before relying on any feature. Skyline at Long Valley offers consistently priced inventory in the low-to-mid $500s, with community pool and pickleball on every active listing. Coral Ridge Townhomes rounds out this tier — fitness center, outdoor pool, and clubhouse access in the Coral Canyon corridor. Private pools begin to appear at the upper end of this tier.
Vacation Rental Homes Up To $700k For Sale in Southern Utah.
Short-Term Rental Homes for Sale in St. George, Utah — Under $1,000,000
Under $1M · STR Homes · St. George, Utah
Under $1M is the most active price point in the St. George STR market. Desert Color Resort, Sienna Hills, The Ledges, and Coral Canyon all have active inventory here. Community pools are standard across this tier — most listings also include pickleball, hot tubs, and fitness center access. Private pools begin to appear in select Sienna Hills and Desert Color listings at this price point.
Short-Term Rental Homes Up To $1M Near Zion, Sand Hollow & St. George's Golf Courses
Washington County's STR properties that consistently outperform the market share two traits: a private pool and a bedroom count above 5. Arcadia, Marla Elim Valley, and Atkinville at Desert Color are where both conditions meet.
Luxury Short-Term Rental Homes for Sale in St. George, Utah — Over $1,000,000
Over $1M · Luxury STR · St. George, Utah
The $1M–$3M STR tier is the most active segment of the luxury market. Desert Color Resort leads by volume with the most active listings in this range — large-format floor plans, private pools on the majority of listings, and Surf Lagoon access as the primary demand driver. Eighth at Coral Canyon offers exceptional per-bedroom value in the luxury tier — large homes with a high private pool rate at a lower average price than comparable Desert Color inventory. Copper Rock adds a golf community angle for buyers who want dual lifestyle positioning. The Ledges and Entrada bring red rock prestige and championship golf access to the luxury STR conversation.
Featuring Vacation Rental Homes in the St George and Hurricane areas Starting at $1M
Premier Vacation Rental Homes for Sale in St. George, Utah — Over $3,000,000
Over $3M · Premier STR · St. George, Utah
Desert Color Resort and Waters Edge at Desert Color account for the majority of $3M+ STR inventory — large-format homes with private pools, Surf Lagoon access, and estate-scale floor plans that support premium nightly rates. Black Desert Resort defines the price ceiling in this data: the highest-priced listing in the entire market is a Black Desert property, reflecting its positioning as the premier luxury development in Washington County. Cliff View Estates at Coral Canyon and Sentierre Padre Canyon (Ivins) each contribute a smaller number of listings — canyon-view properties that attract buyers drawn to Snow Canyon and Zion proximity over resort amenity access. At this price point, the guest experience is the product as much as the location; Jay can walk you through the revenue profile on specific properties before you offer.
$3M+ Vacation Rental Homes in St. GeorgeCliff View Estates & Waters Edge.
St. George's 300+ sunny days and proximity to Zion mean year-round demand — but spring and fall are the peak booking windows. Properties at this tier that are well-staged and actively managed rarely sit idle.
STR Eligibility in Washington County
Isn't Always What a Listing Shows
A property marked "vacation rental" — or located in a community commonly associated with short-term rentals — is not automatically eligible to operate as one. Eligibility in Washington County is determined at three independent levels, and a listing search surfaces none of them reliably.
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City or County Zoning
The parcel must sit within a zone that permits short-term rental use. Zoning designations vary by municipality and can change without a listing being updated to reflect it.
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HOA Governing Documents
Even when zoning allows it, the HOA's CC&Rs or rules and regulations may prohibit STR outright, cap rental duration, or restrict the number of rentals permitted within the community at any given time. Buyers have closed on properties fully expecting STR income — then discovered the HOA prohibited it entirely.
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Individual Parcel Restrictions
Occasionally, restrictions exist at the parcel level that don't appear in a standard listing search — deed conditions, recorded agreements, or permit limitations tied to that specific lot rather than the broader community.
There is a second layer many buyers miss. Some communities permit only a limited number of active STRs at once. When a slot opens, eligibility may be assigned by lottery — and when that home sells, the permit status does not automatically transfer to the new owner. A buyer purchasing an active STR is not guaranteed to inherit that status.
Jay's due diligence process confirms eligibility at all three levels — zoning, HOA, and parcel — before an offer is made, not after closing.
Desert Color — Short-Term Rental Homes in St George, Utah
Desert Color Resort · Waters Edge · Atkinville · Azure · Southern Utah
St. George's highest-volume STR community spans four distinct sub-communities within the same master-planned resort — all built from the ground up with the vacation rental guest in mind. Desert Color Resort is the market anchor: 30+ active STR listings from $575,000 to $8M, averaging 6 bedrooms with a 40% private pool rate and direct access to the Desert Color Surf Lagoon. The Lagoon is the differentiator that drives repeat bookings and premium nightly rates at a scale no private pool alone replicates. Waters Edge at Desert Color (also marketed as Desert Color Shores) represents the ultra-luxury tier within the community — 4 listings at $5,190,000 to $6,800,000, averaging 8.5 bedrooms with a 50% pool rate; confirm current STR eligibility with Jay as this section is the most exclusive within the master plan. Atkinville at Desert Color adds a townhome option averaging nearly 6 bedrooms at $919K–$1.34M with a 25% pool rate and access to the same resort amenity base. Azure at Desert Color provides the entry point to the ecosystem at around $675,000 with 4-bedroom layouts.
Is Desert Color STR-approved? Yes — it's one of the few communities in Washington County designed specifically with short-term rental zoning in mind. Does Surf Lagoon access improve revenue? Consistently — properties here command higher nightly rates and lower vacancy than comparable pool homes outside the resort. HOA structure and STR terms vary by sub-community and phase; Jay can walk you through which phase has the most favorable rules before you make an offer.
Desert Color Resort — Resort-Style Vacation Homes & Investment Properties | Washington, Utah
Washington County's highest-volume resort community — vacation homes and resort properties across Desert Color, Waters Edge, Atkinville, and Azure, all anchored by the Desert Color Surf Lagoon. Not every phase is vacation rental approved; browse listings below and call Jay to confirm which sub-community and price point fit your investment goals before you make an offer.
Arcadia Vacation Resort — Short-Term Rental Homes in Santa Clara, Utah
Arcadia Vacation Resort · Santa Clara · Near Snow Canyon State Park
Arcadia Vacation Resort is widely regarded as one of the most consistently performing STR communities in Washington County — a dozen or so active listings in a tight band roughly between the low-$1M and mid-$1.2M range, mostly 5–6 bedroom homes and a very high share with private pools. That combination of pool rate, bedroom count, and price consistency makes Arcadia one of the more predictable revenue models in the St. George STR market: you can underwrite a projection here with a higher degree of confidence than in communities where price and amenity spread is wide. The community sits near Snow Canyon State Park in Santa Clara, giving guests access to one of Southern Utah's most dramatic red rock landscapes with far less crowd pressure than Zion.
Arcadia was designed and is operated as a vacation resort community; its HOA and common areas are built around nightly rentals rather than long-term primary residences. That alignment matters operationally — property management, guest access, and HOA compliance work with the short-term rental model rather than around it. What does Arcadia compete against in the rental market? At roughly $1M–$1.2M with pools and 5+ bedrooms, it competes directly with Desert Color mid-tier and the lower end of Copper Rock — with Snow Canyon proximity as its differentiating guest draw. Jay can walk you through rental comps before you make an offer.
Arcadia Vacation Resort — Vacation Resort Homes Near Snow Canyon | Santa Clara, Utah
Arcadia is designed and operated as a true vacation resort community — 5–6 bedroom homes in the low-to-mid $1M range, a very high share with private pools, and a setting minutes from Snow Canyon State Park. Widely regarded as one of the more consistent performers in Washington County. Browse listings below or call Jay to run the numbers before you commit.
Sand Hollow Area — Short-Term Rental Homes Near Sand Hollow State Park
Marla Elim Valley · Dixie Springs · Pecan Valley · Retreat at Sand Hollow · Hurricane, Utah
Sand Hollow State Park puts this corridor on the STR map — a reservoir for boating and watersports, the Sand Mountain OHV area for off-road riding, and year-round outdoor recreation that draws a guest profile entirely distinct from the Zion or golf market. Several communities form the Sand Hollow STR zone: Marla Elim Valley leads the corridor with the highest pool rate in the Hurricane area — mostly 4–5 bedroom homes in roughly the $700K–$1.1M range, with a large share featuring private pools. Dixie Springs offers 4–5 bedroom homes generally in the $800K range, with roughly half featuring private pools. Retreat at Sand Hollow covers the entry tier — generally in the high-$500K to mid-$700K range — with a portion featuring private pools. Pecan Valley represents the premium end of the corridor: luxury homes with private pools and typically 6–8 bedrooms in the upper $2M range, the Sand Hollow area's top offering. Pecan Valley Resort adds pool-equipped resort homes in the mid-$800K range with 3-bedroom layouts. Hurricane-area STRs extend the corridor with large-format homes — typically 7–9 bedrooms with private pools — generally in the $1.3M–$1.6M range.
Is Hurricane STR-friendly? Yes — zoning is less restrictive than St. George proper, with lower acquisition cost and strong guest traffic year-round from Sand Hollow, Zion, and the OHV network. What drives revenue in this corridor? Pool access and bedroom count are the primary variables; Marla Elim Valley's pool rate consistently leads the area. The Sand Hollow guest books for outdoor recreation, not resort branding — and that demand is year-round, not seasonally dependent on summer temperatures alone.
Sand Hollow Area — Vacation Rental Homes Near Sand Hollow State Park | Hurricane, Utah
Marla Elim Valley, Dixie Springs, Pecan Valley, Retreat at Sand Hollow, and Hurricane-area vacation rentals — minutes from Sand Hollow State Park's reservoir, OHV trails, and year-round outdoor recreation. Marla Elim Valley leads the corridor on pool rate; Pecan Valley anchors the premium end with large-format pool homes in the upper $2M range. Browse listings below or call Jay to discuss revenue by sub-community.
Copper Rock — Short-Term Rental Homes Near Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane, Utah
Cliff View Estates · Golfview Estates at Copper Rock · Hurricane, Utah
Copper Rock sits in Hurricane, Utah, adjacent to Copper Rock Golf Club — a community that combines golf course access with some of the highest private pool rates among golf-adjacent STR communities in Washington County. Cliff View Estates anchors the premium tier: homes in roughly the $2.5M–$3.4M range, nearly all with private pools and typically 5+ bedrooms, with canyon and course views that command strong nightly rates among discerning travelers. Golfview Estates at Copper Rock covers the mid-range, with homes generally from the low-$1M to the upper-$2M range, typically around 5 bedrooms and a high share with private pools. That combination — golf adjacency, strong pool presence, and above-average bedroom count — positions Copper Rock for a dual guest profile: the golf traveler who wants a pool between rounds, and the luxury vacation family who happens to be on a course.
What makes Copper Rock different from The Ledges? Both are golf-adjacent STR communities, but Copper Rock's private pool rate is the differentiator — guests who need both golf access and a private pool will find their options limited in this market. Copper Rock fills that gap across two distinct price tiers. What is the revenue profile? Upper-tier listings with pools and 5+ bedrooms in this range are the kind of profile that tends to command strong nightly rates, though actual rate and gross depend on the specific listing and management. Is Copper Rock STR-eligible? Jay helps buyers look up current STR status by parcel and walk you through which listings in this community have the strongest rental history before you make an offer — final eligibility should be confirmed with the HOA and the city.
Copper Rock — Vacation Homes on Copper Rock Golf Course | Hurricane, Utah
Cliff View Estates and Golfview Estates at Copper Rock — two sub-communities along the Copper Rock Golf Course corridor in Hurricane. Cliff View anchors the premium end in the $2.5M–$3.4M range, with pools on nearly every home. Golfview Estates covers the low-$1M to upper-$2M range with 5-bedroom layouts and a high share featuring private pools. Browse listings below or call Jay to discuss which tier fits your investment criteria.
Coral Canyon — Short-Term Rental Homes in Washington, Utah
Eighth at Coral Canyon · Island at Coral Canyon · Coral Springs · Washington, Utah
Coral Canyon is widely regarded as one of the strongest STR master communities in Washington County — three distinct sub-communities spanning from the mid-$500K range up to the mid-$1.7M range, with some of the highest pool rates and bedroom counts in the market. Eighth at Coral Canyon is widely cited as the standout performer: homes with very high pool rates and large bedroom counts — typically 7–8 beds — in roughly the mid-to-upper $1.5M range, making it one of the strongest bed-count-to-pool combinations in the entire St. George STR market. Island at Coral Canyon covers the mid-tier with homes from roughly the low-$800K to mid-$1.7M range, with a portion featuring private pools and homes typically in the 5-bedroom range. Coral Springs Condos provides the entry point in roughly the $600K–$750K range with 4-bedroom units — a different buyer profile than the resort homes above.
What buyer questions does Coral Canyon answer? If you're looking for large-format homes with very high pool rates at or below the $2M mark, Eighth at Coral Canyon is the clearest answer in this market — 7–8 bedrooms, nearly universal pools, in the upper $1.5M range. Is Coral Canyon STR-approved? Yes across all three sub-communities, though terms vary by phase. Jay can walk you through which sub-community and price point align with your income targets before you make an offer.
Coral Canyon — Vacation Homes from the $600Ks to Mid-$1.7M | Washington, Utah
Eighth at Coral Canyon, Island at Coral Canyon, and Coral Springs — three sub-communities, one master-planned vacation home corridor. Eighth at Coral Canyon is widely cited as the standout: very high pool rates, 7–8 bedroom homes in the upper $1.5M range. Island covers the mid-tier with 5-bedroom pool homes into the mid-$1.7M range. Browse listings below or call Jay to identify which vacation home fits your model.
Paradise Village — Short-Term Rental Homes Near Zion National Park
Paradise Village at Zion · Paradise Village Resort · Washington, Utah
Paradise Village at Zion is Washington County's clearest Zion-proximity STR play — listings spanning from the mid-$600K range up to the upper-$2M range, with most homes in the 4–5 bedroom tier. The wide price range is intentional: the community includes resort villa-style units at the entry level and full single-family homes at the top, giving buyers multiple access points into the same Zion-adjacent market. Private pools are less common here than in resort communities — the guest profile is oriented around Zion National Park access, not backyard amenities, which changes the revenue model significantly compared to pool-dependent communities. Nightly rates are driven by proximity, not by what's in the backyard.
Who is the Paradise Village guest? The traveler who is specifically booking Southern Utah for Zion — national park hikers, photographers, family groups doing the Angels Landing and Narrows itinerary — and wants a full house rather than a hotel room. This is a different guest than the Desert Color or Coral Canyon buyer attracts, and the booking calendar reflects it: strong shoulder season demand tied to park visitation rather than Utah summer pool season. Is Paradise Village STR-approved? Yes. Jay can walk you through which price points have the strongest rental history and what realistic seasonal revenue looks like before you commit.
Paradise Village — Vacation Rental Homes Near Zion National Park | Washington, Utah
Washington County's strongest Zion-proximity vacation rental community — homes ranging from the mid-$600K entry level to the upper-$2M range, mostly 4–5 bedrooms. Revenue is driven by park visitation, not pool access; shoulder season occupancy here outperforms resort communities when Zion draws peak traffic. Browse listings below or call Jay to discuss seasonal revenue projections.
Sienna Hills — Short-Term Rental Homes in Washington, Utah
Escondido · Paseos · Ladera · Sendera · Sienna Hills, Washington, Utah
Sienna Hills is one of Washington County's higher-volume STR areas — a broad inventory across four sub-communities in roughly the high-$500K to mid-$1.2M range, making it one of the more accessible entry points into the St. George STR market at meaningful scale. Paseos at Sienna Hills leads on amenities: homes in roughly the $750K to low-$1.2M range, with about half featuring private pools and typically 4 bedrooms — the strongest pool rate within the Sienna Hills master community. Escondido at Sienna Hills offers homes in roughly the high-$500K to mid-$800K range, with 4–5 bedrooms and generally no private pools, positioning it as the bedroom-count-focused option at a lower price point. Ladera at Sienna Hills provides the entry tier in the high-$500K to low-$700K range, typically 4-bedroom with no private pools. Sendera at Sienna Hills adds additional STR-approved inventory within the master community.
What is the Sienna Hills guest profile? A family or group traveler who wants a full house in a quiet, well-kept Washington community with easy access to St. George, Snow Canyon, and Zion — but without the resort pricing of Desert Color or Coral Canyon. Sienna Hills is where the value-conscious STR investor who still wants bedroom count and community quality finds their fit. Does Paseos outperform Escondido on revenue? Generally yes, when a pool is the variable — Jay can walk you through current rental comps by sub-community to help you make the right call between a Paseos pool home and an Escondido bedroom-count play at a lower entry price.
Sienna Hills — Vacation Homes in Washington, Utah | High-$500Ks to Low-$1.2M
Escondido, Paseos, Ladera, and Sendera at Sienna Hills — one of Washington County's higher-volume vacation home communities, spanning the high-$500K entry tier to the low-$1.2M range. Paseos leads on pool rate; Escondido and Ladera anchor the value end on bedroom count. Browse listings below or call Jay to compare revenue by sub-community.
The Ledges of St. George — Golf Course Short-Term Rental Homes
The Ledges Golf Club · Escondido · Fairway Estates · St. George, Utah
The Ledges is the only STR community in St. George where golf is the primary guest driver — and that distinction reshapes the entire investment calculus. Built around The Ledges Golf Club, a dramatic red rock canyon course widely regarded as one of Utah's most scenic, the community offers STR-eligible homes across three phases: Escondido (generally in the mid-$500K to low-$800K range), Fairway Estates (homes in the $1M–$1.2M range), and upper Ledges estates ($2M+). All three phases are within the STR-eligible footprint of the community.
The Ledges STR area is primarily a community pool community — shared resort-style pool amenities are standard across the phases, with select homes offering private pools as well. What makes The Ledges distinct from every other STR community in this market isn't the pool configuration; it's the golf course access. Guests book here for The Ledges Golf Club, red rock canyon views, and a level of privacy that no resort development in Washington County replicates. Revenue is anchored by golf season demand and the premium nightly rate a private-course community commands from the golf traveler.
Can guests play The Ledges Golf Club? Yes — tee time access is one of the community's core guest-facing amenities and a direct booking driver. Is short-term rental permitted at The Ledges? Yes, across all three phases. What does the revenue profile look like? Strong, with seasonal peaks tied to golf season — Jay can walk you through rental comps by phase and pool availability before you commit.
The Ledges of St. George — Golf Retreat Homes | Mid-$500Ks to $2M+
Vacation homes within The Ledges Golf Club community — the only golf retreat corridor in St. George where course access is the primary guest draw. Listings span Escondido, Fairway Estates, and the upper Ledges from the mid-$500Ks to $2M+. Community pools throughout; select homes with private pools. Strong seasonal demand from the golf traveler market. Browse listings below or call RealtorJay to discuss which phase fits your investment criteria.
Black Desert Resort — Short-Term Rental Homes & Villas in Ivins, Utah
Black Desert Resort · Black Desert Villages · No Village Estates · Ivins, Utah
Black Desert is the newest and most recognized luxury resort brand in the St. George market — a master-planned development in Ivins anchored by a world-class golf course and a resort amenity program that sets it apart from every other STR community in Washington County. The STR structure at Black Desert is layered in a way that a standard property search will not fully reveal. Three distinct product types exist within the resort: Black Desert Villages offers condominium-style resort villas in roughly the $750K to low-$1.4M range for buyers seeking resort-adjacent ownership inside a branded environment. Black Desert Resort carries a broader inventory of resort product across multiple price points. At the top, No Village estate homes are the most exclusive STR-eligible property in the corridor — $9M+ with private pools and large-format bedroom counts.
Are all Black Desert properties approved for short-term rental? No — STR eligibility varies significantly by product type, phase, and HOA terms. This is exactly the kind of question where knowing which units are actually cleared to rent prevents a costly mistake after closing. What type of guest does Black Desert attract? The resort brand draws a higher-end traveler who is booking a branded experience, not just a house — nightly rates and occupancy at properly positioned Black Desert properties reflect that. Call Jay before you search; the nuances here matter more than the listing price.
Black Desert Resort — Resort Villas & Vacation Homes | Ivins, Utah
Black Desert's vacation rental inventory spans resort villas, Villages condominiums, and No Village estate homes — each with a different ownership structure, HOA terms, and income potential. Not all product types are vacation rental approved; don't rely on a standard search to identify eligible properties. Browse listings below and call Realtor Jay to confirm which phase and product type fit your investment criteria.
Entrada — Rare Short-Term Rental Homes in St. George, Utah
Inn at Entrada · Encanto Resort · Limited STR Inventory · St. George, Utah
STR-eligible homes within the Entrada community are among the most rarely available in the St. George market — and that scarcity is the investment thesis. Two distinct products exist within the Entrada footprint: Inn at Entrada offers 3-bedroom homes generally in the mid-to-upper $1.4M range, set directly into the red rock formations of the Entrada Bluffs, creating a sense of place that no resort development in Washington County replicates. Encanto Resort adds a boutique STR product in the mid-$1.6M range with 3-bedroom layouts — same elevated Entrada setting, slightly different product structure. Private pools are limited in this community; guests who book here are paying for the setting, and that dynamic supports strong nightly rates and low vacancy when properties are marketed correctly.
Why is Entrada inventory so thin? The community is small by design. STR zoning is limited to specific parcels within the Inn at Entrada and Encanto footprints — new supply is structurally constrained, not cyclically slow. You are not waiting for a correction; this is the permanent inventory ceiling. When a property comes available it moves quickly — the right approach is a direct conversation with Jay before a standard listing search would surface it. What type of guest does Entrada attract? A discerning traveler booking on destination, not amenity checklist. Repeat guest rates here consistently run above the St. George STR market average.
Entrada — Rare Resort Vacation Homes in St. George | Inn at Entrada & Encanto Resort
Vacation-rental-eligible homes at Inn at Entrada and Encanto Resort rarely appear on the open market — inventory is limited by design and private retreats here move quickly when they do. Homes generally in the $1.4M–$1.7M range. If you've been watching for an Entrada property, call Realtor Jay directly — these don't wait for a Zillow alert.
Bloomington — Short-Term Rental Homes Near Bloomington Country Club
Bloomington Country Club · Vacation Villas · St. George, Utah
Bloomington is one of St. George's original golf communities — established, well-kept, and positioned along the Virgin River corridor with the kind of mature landscaping and lot character that newer developments can't manufacture. Bloomington Country Club anchors the neighborhood with golf course access, while the Bloomington Vacation Villas offer a turnkey path to STR ownership at a price point that appeals to buyers who want a proven location without the resort premium. Inventory moves steadily here — it doesn't spike and crash with new development cycles the way master-planned resort communities can. For STR buyers prioritizing stability over novelty, Bloomington is worth a close look.
Bloomington — Vacation Homes Near Bloomington Country Club | St. George, Utah
One of St. George's original golf communities — Bloomington Country Club and Bloomington Vacation Villas offer a steadier, more established STR profile than the newer resort developments across the county. Golf course access, Virgin River corridor setting, and turnkey Vacation Villas inventory at a price point that doesn't carry a resort premium. Browse listings below or call Jay to compare revenue against the larger resort communities before you decide.
Market Intelligence
Specialized Data for High-Performance Investments
Washington County's STR market is not a single market — it is a collection of micro-markets, each with its own occupancy profile, nightly rate ceiling, and guest type. The difference between a median-performing STR and a top-decile performer in the same zip code comes down to community selection, unit configuration, and pricing strategy — not luck.
Jay tracks STR-specific data across every community where short-term rental is approved in Washington County: absorption rates by sub-community, revenue-per-available-night by bedroom count, pool premium by price tier, and seasonal demand curves by market segment. That data shapes every acquisition recommendation.
This is the information that doesn't show up in a Zillow search — and the reason investors who buy through Jay enter the market with a defensible underwriting model instead of a guess.
The Complete Short Term Rental (STR) Inventory
While our curated collections highlight the market's top performers, we provide full access to every short-term rental-zoned property in Southern Utah. From emerging resort communities to established luxury enclaves, we track the data so you can invest with confidence.
The Fairway Collection
St. George's golf course communities deliver a guest experience no pool-centric resort can match — canyon views, private tee access, and landscapes carved from red rock. The Ledges Golf Club, Entrada at Snow Canyon, Bloomington Country Club, and Black Desert collectively define the golf STR corridor of Washington County.
Explore the Portfolio⚠ Swap in Fairway Collection photo URL when available — using Entrada golf image as stand-in
The STR Investment Experience
Resort Living & Investment | The Short-Term Rental Experience
The best-performing short-term rentals in St. George share a common trait: they are located in communities where the guest experience is built into the setting — not layered on top of a standard residential subdivision. Desert Color, Black Desert, Paradise Village, and Entrada each deliver a resort-caliber experience because the land, the amenity infrastructure, and the community design were conceived for it.
For the STR investor, that distinction translates directly into pricing power. A guest who is booking an experience will pay a premium nightly rate and return. A guest who is booking a house in a neighborhood is rate-sensitive and unlikely to repeat. The communities on this page were selected because they sit on the right side of that line.
Jay's role is to help you identify which community — and which specific product within that community — matches your investment criteria and income goals. That conversation starts with a call, not a search.
Short-Term Rental Investing in St. George — FAQ
The questions serious STR investors ask before they make an offer. If yours isn't here, call Jay directly.
STR eligibility in Washington County is determined at three levels: city or county zoning, HOA governing documents, and sometimes individual parcel restrictions that don't surface on a listing search. A property marked "vacation rental" or located in a community associated with STR is not automatically eligible — many buyers have closed on properties assuming STR was permitted and discovered the HOA prohibited it after the fact.
Jay helps buyers investigate STR eligibility by reviewing available city/county rules, approved-property resources, HOA documents, MLS representations, and property-specific restrictions. Final eligibility should be verified with the city/county, HOA, title/escrow, and qualified legal or tax professionals before relying on STR use.
Yes — and this is the most common source of buyer error in the STR market. HOA governing documents (CC&Rs and bylaws) are the controlling document, not the city's STR zoning map. A property can sit inside an STR-zoned area and still be prohibited from nightly rental by its HOA. Some communities widely discussed as "STR communities" have sub-phases or individual HOAs with no-rental clauses. The only reliable way to confirm HOA compliance is to read the current CC&Rs — Jay helps buyers request and review the current CC&Rs as part of every STR acquisition consultation, with final compliance confirmed by the HOA or a real estate attorney.
There is a second layer some HOAs use: a cap on the total number of active STRs permitted within the community at any one time. When the cap is reached, a buyer who wants to operate as an STR must enter a lottery and wait for a slot to open. In some communities, that permit status does not transfer automatically when the home sells — the new owner must apply separately, re-enter the lottery, or wait. Jay helps buyers find out whether a lottery or permit cap applies before any offer is made.
Requirements vary by municipality. St. George requires a short-term rental business license and a transient room tax registration. Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, and Hurricane each have their own license and registration requirements. Some communities also require HOA approval before a license will be issued. Jay can walk you through the current requirements for the specific city and community you're purchasing in.
Actual STR income varies significantly by property, community, bedroom count, amenities, owner-use, seasonality, management, fees, taxes, insurance, utilities, and financing. Jay will obtain rental history and expenses for the specific property where available for your evaluation before making an offer.
Private pools are a frequently filtered amenity in St. George STR searches and can affect nightly rate and occupancy potential. The impact varies by community, season, competing inventory, bedroom count, and management. Buyers should review current rental comp data for the specific property to understand how pool amenities affect revenue in that community. Jay helps buyers obtain that comp data before making an offer.
STR-zoned means the city or county has designated the area as permissible for short-term rental. STR-eligible means the specific property — including its HOA governing documents and any parcel-level restrictions — actually allows nightly rental. A property can be in an STR zone and still be ineligible because of HOA restrictions. A property can also sit outside a formally designated STR zone and still be legally permitted through a grandfathered entitlement or county-level approval. Jay works from STR-eligible — not just STR-zoned.
The best St. George-area STR community depends on budget, intended use, HOA rules, amenities, management options, rental restrictions, and current rental comps. Buyers often compare resort-style and vacation-rental communities such as Desert Color, Paradise Village, Coral Canyon, The Ledges, Entrada, Black Desert, and other Washington County neighborhoods, but the right choice depends on the specific property.
A buyer looking for a private pool, larger bedroom count, resort amenities, golf access, owner-use flexibility, or newer construction may end up in a different community than a buyer focused primarily on entry price or lower carrying costs. Jay helps buyers compare the community, HOA, rules, fees, rental assumptions, and property-level due diligence before writing an offer.
Both are viable, but in this market professional management typically produces stronger net returns — even after the 20–30% management fee. Established property managers in Washington County have built direct-booking channels and returning-guest databases that Airbnb and VRBO don't provide. A guest who books through a property manager and has a great experience comes back through that manager — not through the portal. Over time, that repeat business drives occupancy at lower acquisition cost and less exposure to algorithm and fee changes on the major platforms.
Airbnb and VRBO do generate real bookings, especially for newer listings building a track record. But without a repeat-guest base and direct-booking infrastructure, self-managed properties typically compete on price and reviews alone. The right choice depends on your proximity to St. George, your time availability, and your appetite for the operational side. Jay can introduce you to local management companies that specialize in the communities on this page and can give you current occupancy estimates before you close.
No — many STR buyers in Washington County are not local. Many are investors based on the Wasatch Front, in California, Nevada, or out of state entirely. Professional property management is the standard model for non-local owners, covering guest communication, dynamic pricing, cleaning coordination, and maintenance response. The 20–30% management fee is the cost of running the property remotely without being on call.
For out-of-state buyers specifically, Jay recommends identifying a management company before closing — not after. The right manager already has occupancy data on comparable properties in your community, understands the booking patterns specific to that neighborhood, and can give you a revenue estimate on the actual home you're evaluating. Jay can make those introductions as part of the acquisition process.
If the property you're buying already has a well-performing STR in place, be cautious about switching management companies right away. The existing manager may already have repeat guests, reviews, pricing history, cleaner and vendor relationships, and maintenance routines that took time to build — changing management can affect performance if the property is already cash-flowing well. Review the current management agreement, fees, reviews, rental history, owner statements, and guest ratings before deciding whether to keep or replace the existing manager.
Yes — and this is how most STR owners in St. George structure it. The property is yours to use; you block your personal dates and rent it the rest of the time. Rental income may help offset some carrying costs, but buyers should model mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, HOA fees, utilities, management, maintenance, vacancy, furnishings, and seasonal demand before relying on rental income.
The key variable to confirm before you buy is whether the HOA governs owner-use windows. Some communities have no restrictions. Others limit the number of nights per year the owner can personally occupy the property, or require that personal-use dates don't block peak booking windows during high-demand seasons. None of this is a dealbreaker — but it needs to be confirmed before you're under contract, not after. Jay helps buyers request and review HOA governing documents specifically for owner-use provisions before every STR purchase.
Whether the STR market is saturated depends on the specific community, price point, bedroom count, amenities, and current competing inventory. St. George has strong tourism and event demand drivers, but buyers should underwrite against current supply, occupancy, ADR, and rental-comp data.
Short-term rentals usually refer to nightly or weekly guest stays, including Airbnb or VRBO use. Monthly rentals, 30-day rentals, and mid-term rentals may be treated differently, but they are not automatically allowed just because nightly or weekly rentals are prohibited. City rules, HOA governing documents, lease minimums, rental caps, property type, lender rules, insurance requirements, and community-specific restrictions still need to be reviewed.
The distinction matters for property selection. If a buyer wants nightly or weekly vacation-rental use, the property needs to be evaluated at the zoning, HOA, license, and parcel level. If a property or HOA restricts stays to 30+ days, that may support a different rental strategy, but it is not the same as Airbnb or VRBO nightly use. Jay helps buyers gather the relevant information so they can evaluate which rental model may fit the property before writing an offer.
It depends on the specific property, community, and municipality — there is no county-wide standard. City ordinances, HOA governing documents, and individual community rules each set their own minimum stay requirements. Some communities permit nightly rentals; others require 2, 3, or 7-night minimums. Some cap the total number of rental nights per year. The minimum stay requirement is one of several community-specific details Jay helps buyers confirm with the HOA and city before an offer is made.
Not outright if you're financing — carrying costs including the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees, management, and maintenance typically exceed what rental income covers in the current rate environment. What a well-performing STR does is substantially offset those costs, making a property accessible that wouldn't otherwise work as a standalone investment. The strongest position: high bedroom count, strong amenities, views, and outdoor living spaces. Jay can walk through current rental comp data on specific properties so you can model the actual numbers before committing.
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I work with STR buyers across Washington County — from first-time investors underwriting their first pool home to portfolio buyers evaluating $3M+ acquisitions. The conversation I have with every buyer before we look at a single listing is the same: what communities are actually cleared, what the comps say, and whether the numbers make sense for your criteria. That's a phone call, not a search.
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