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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Manti, Utah
Manti is a small Sanpete County town with an outsized visitor draw, which is exactly why vacation rental properties pencil out here in ways they don't in most rural Utah communities. The Manti Utah Temple anchors the skyline and pulls steady out-of-state traffic from extended families attending sealings, youth trips, and historical tours of the pioneer-era downtown. Layer on hunting season in the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest, ATV and side-by-side traffic heading up to Skyline Drive, and overflow from Snow College events in Ephraim seven miles north, and a well-located rental can stay booked across several distinct seasons rather than relying on a single tourism window.
Buyers shopping Manti for short-term rental use should pay close attention to lot location and zoning. Homes within walking distance of the temple grounds and Main Street's historic district command the strongest nightly rates and the most repeat bookings, while properties on the south and east edges of town tend to attract hunters and ATV groups who want trailer parking and a place to clean gear. Manti City has its own licensing and zoning rules for nightly rentals, so verify allowed use with the city before writing an offer — a home that worked as an STR five years ago may sit in a zone that has since tightened. Browse the active Manti listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help running the numbers on a specific address.
April 2026 · Manti market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manti right now.
Median sale
$312,375
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
24
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Manti.
Does Manti allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Manti City has historically been more permissive than larger Wasatch Front cities, but short-term rental rules change and some zones restrict stays under 30 days. Confirm current zoning and any business license or transient room tax requirements with Manti City offices before closing. A home that operated as an STR for a previous owner does not automatically transfer that right.
What drives vacation rental demand in Manti? ▾
The biggest single driver is the Manti Utah Temple and the historic Mormon Miracle Pageant grounds, which pull family reunions and out-of-state visitors year-round. Add in hunting season in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, Skyline Drive ATV traffic, and Snow College parent weekends in nearby Ephraim, and you have a mix of religious tourism, outdoor recreation, and college-related stays.
What's a realistic price range for a rental-friendly home here? ▾
Most single-family homes in Manti trade well below Wasatch Front prices, with many three- and four-bedroom houses falling in a range that makes the cash-flow math work even at modest nightly rates. Historic homes near Main Street and the temple tend to command a premium because guests want to walk to the temple grounds.
Is occupancy steady or seasonal? ▾
It's seasonal. June pageant weekends (when held), fall deer and elk hunts, and summer ATV season are the peaks. Winters are quieter aside from holidays and temple-related stays, so underwrite your numbers on roughly 6-8 strong months rather than year-round full bookings.
Are there HOA restrictions to watch for? ▾
Most older Manti neighborhoods have no HOA at all, which is part of the appeal for rental investors. Newer subdivisions on the edges of town sometimes carry CC&Rs that prohibit rentals under a certain length, so always pull the HOA documents during your due diligence period.
How far is Manti from major airports and attractions? ▾
Manti sits about two hours south of Salt Lake City International on US-89, roughly 45 minutes from I-15 at Nephi, and within day-trip range of Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon. That central Sanpete County location is what lets a single property serve both temple visitors and recreation guests heading deeper into southern Utah.