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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Kanosh, Utah
Kanosh is a town of about 500 people tucked against the western foot of the Pahvant Range in Millard County, roughly halfway between Fillmore and Beaver on I-15. For vacation rental investors, the appeal is geography: the property sits minutes from Fishlake National Forest access, the Paiute ATV Trail, prime elk and mule deer units, and Kanosh Reservoir, while still being a straight shot off the interstate. That combination draws hunters in the fall, ATV and side-by-side riders spring through fall, and road-trippers looking for a calmer alternative to Beaver or Fillmore proper. Inventory here skews toward older single-family homes on oversized lots, small acreage parcels with outbuildings, and the occasional cabin-style new build — exactly the kind of stock that converts well to nightly rentals when paired with shop space and trailer parking.
Pricing in Kanosh runs well below the Wasatch Front and Southern Utah resort towns, which is what makes the rental math work. Entry-level homes with STR potential often trade in the $300Ks, while properties with acreage, shops, or water rights climb from there. Short-term rental regulation falls under Millard County rather than the town itself, so zoning and use checks happen at the county level before you write an offer. Utilities, well versus culinary water, and septic capacity all matter more here than in a typical suburban purchase. Browse the active listings below to see which Kanosh properties are currently set up — or could be set up — for nightly rental use.
June 2026 · Kanosh market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kanosh right now.
Median sale
$260,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
83.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Kanosh.
Does Kanosh allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Kanosh is a small town in Millard County, and short-term rental rules fall under county zoning rather than a dedicated city STR ordinance. Most rural Millard County parcels permit nightly rentals, but buyers should confirm with the Millard County Planning and Zoning office before closing. Properties on agricultural or residential-ag zoning often have the most flexibility.
Who actually rents vacation homes in Kanosh? ▾
The guest pool is mostly travelers heading to Fishlake National Forest, hunters chasing the Pahvant Range elk and deer units, ATV riders using the Paiute Trail system, and I-15 road-trippers looking for a quieter stop between Salt Lake and St. George. Demand is seasonal, peaking from spring through fall hunting seasons.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can owners expect? ▾
Kanosh is not a high-volume Airbnb market like Moab or St. George, so don't underwrite based on those comps. Realistic numbers tend to run 30-50% annual occupancy with nightly rates in the $120-$220 range depending on acreage, outbuildings, and ATV access. Hunting weeks and holiday weekends carry the rates.
Are there HOA restrictions to worry about? ▾
Most homes in and around Kanosh sit on larger lots without an HOA, which is part of why the area appeals to STR investors. A handful of newer subdivisions may have CC&Rs, so always pull the recorded covenants during due diligence.
What features make a Kanosh property rent better? ▾
Pull-through RV and trailer parking, a shop or barn for ATVs, fenced yards for dogs, and direct or near-direct access to BLM and Forest Service roads are the biggest drivers. Wood stoves, hot tubs, and mountain views from a covered porch also push nightly rates up.
How far is Kanosh from the nearest airport? ▾
Kanosh sits right off I-15 at exit 158, about 2.5 hours south of Salt Lake City International and roughly 2.5 hours north of St. George Regional. Cedar City Regional is the closest commercial airport at about 75 minutes south, which matters for out-of-state guests booking longer stays.