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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at 9,800 feet in the Markagunt Plateau of southern Utah, making it the highest-elevation town in the state and one of the few Utah markets where short-term rental income runs strong in both winter and summer. The town's zoning is unusually friendly to nightly rentals — most of the residential areas around Brian Head Resort allow vacation rental use by right, which is a major reason out-of-state investors keep showing up here instead of trying to fight STR restrictions in Park City or Moab. Winter brings skiers to Giant Steps and Navajo lifts, summer pulls in families heading to Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce, and Zion (all under two hours away), and the shoulder seasons see ATV and mountain bike traffic on the Brian Head Peak and Thunder Mountain trails.
Most rental-ready inventory here is condos and townhomes in complexes like Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, Bear Flat, and the Aspens, with single-family cabins clustered along Hunter Ridge and Steam Engine. Price points typically run from the low $300s for a ski-in studio condo up past $1.5M for larger cabins with garage space for sleds and toys. HOA dues matter a lot in Brian Head because they often cover snow removal (the town averages over 360 inches a year), exterior maintenance, and sometimes water and sewer — all things that eat into nightly-rental margins if you're not paying attention. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$490,000
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
60
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Brian Head.
Does Brian Head allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes. Brian Head is one of the few Utah towns that openly permits nightly rentals town-wide, which is a big reason buyers target it over restrictive markets like Park City's primary residence zones. Owners still need to register with the town, carry a business license, and remit Iron County transient room tax plus state sales tax.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can owners expect? ▾
Ski-season weekends (December through March) drive the bulk of revenue, with 3-bed condos often pulling $250-$450 per night and larger cabins on Steam Engine or Aspen Drive renting $500-$900+. Summer brings a softer but steady stream from Cedar Breaks, Brian Head Peak, and ATV traffic. Annual gross figures of $35K-$75K are realistic depending on size, finish, and management.
Condo or standalone cabin — which rents better? ▾
Condos in Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, and Bear Paw have lower entry prices (often $200K-$400K) and ski-in/ski-out access that books fast. Standalone cabins command higher nightly rates and longer stays from family groups but carry steeper HOA-free maintenance, snow removal, and insurance costs at 9,800 feet of elevation.
How does the elevation affect ownership? ▾
Brian Head sits at roughly 9,800 feet, the highest incorporated town in Utah. Expect heavy snow loads (400+ inches annually), frozen pipes if a unit isn't winterized correctly between guests, and the need for heat tape, steep-pitch roofs, and reliable property management. Most successful absentee owners use a local manager rather than self-managing from out of state.
What's the closest airport for guests? ▾
Cedar City Regional (CDC) is about 35 minutes down SR-143 and has daily Delta service to SLC. St. George (SGU) is roughly 90 minutes, and Las Vegas (LAS) is around 3 hours — the Vegas drive is what most out-of-state renters actually use, so listings that mention it tend to convert better.
Are there HOA restrictions I should watch for? ▾
Most Brian Head condo HOAs allow nightly rentals, but specifics on pet policies, hot tubs, parking, and management company requirements vary building to building. Cedar Breaks Lodge, for example, has its own rental program owners can opt into. Always pull the CC&Rs and recent HOA minutes before writing an offer.