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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Orderville, Utah
Orderville sits in Long Valley along Highway 89, about 25 minutes north of Zion's east entrance and an hour from Bryce Canyon. The town itself is small — under 600 residents — but the surrounding Kane County parcels tend to run larger than what you'd find on the Wasatch Front, with red rock cliffs on both sides of the valley and the East Fork of the Virgin River cutting through. That combination of acreage, scenery, and proximity to two national parks is exactly why properties with detached casitas or guest houses show up here more often than in comparably sized Utah towns. Owners build them for visiting family during peak Zion season, for adult children, or as legitimate nightly-rental income units that help offset the cost of a second home.
Buyers looking at guest-house properties in Orderville typically fall into three camps: families wanting separate quarters for parents or grown kids, investors targeting the Zion short-term rental market, and remote workers who want a primary residence with a rentable detached unit. Each scenario changes what matters in a listing — permitted square footage, separate utilities, kitchen vs. kitchenette, zoning for nightly rental, and septic capacity all become deal points worth verifying before you write an offer. Inventory in the 84758 zip is thin, so when a well-built casita property hits the MLS it tends to draw attention from St. George and out-of-state buyers quickly. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in Orderville and the neighboring Mt. Carmel and Glendale areas.
March 2026 · Orderville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Orderville right now.
Median sale
$1,494,275
2 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
23 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Orderville.
How common are casitas and guest houses in Orderville? ▾
They're more common here than in most small Utah towns because lots tend to be larger — half-acre to multi-acre parcels are typical along Highway 89 and out toward the foothills. Many owners have added detached guest quarters for extended family, Zion visitors, or short-term rental income. Active inventory is small at any given time, usually just a handful of properties.
Can I legally short-term rent a casita in Orderville? ▾
Kane County and Orderville's town ordinances allow nightly rentals in many zones, which is part of why guest houses here hold real income potential given Zion's 5 million annual visitors 25 minutes south. Always verify the specific parcel's zoning and any existing nightly rental permit before writing an offer, since rules vary by zone and have tightened in nearby towns like Springdale.
Do casitas in Orderville usually have their own utilities? ▾
It depends on how the structure was built and permitted. Older guest houses often share a well, septic, and power meter with the main home, while newer purpose-built casitas may have separate septic and sub-metered power. Septic capacity is the detail to check closely — Kane County health department records will show permitted bedroom counts.
What's the price difference between a home with a casita and one without? ▾
In the Orderville–Mt. Carmel–Glendale corridor, a permitted, finished guest house typically adds $75,000 to $200,000 over a comparable single-residence property, depending on square footage, finishes, and whether it has a full kitchen. Income-producing casitas with established rental history command the upper end of that range.
Will lenders count rental income from the casita toward my loan qualification? ▾
Conventional and some portfolio lenders will count documented short-term rental income if there's a 12-24 month history, usually via Schedule E or a signed lease. Without that history, the casita is treated as a bonus feature rather than income. A local lender familiar with Kane County vacation rentals is worth using here.
Is water availability an issue for properties with guest houses? ▾
It can be. Many Orderville-area homes run on private wells or shared culinary systems, and adding a second dwelling sometimes requires proof of water rights or an upgraded share. If a listing mentions a casita, ask for the water source, well log, and any water right number early in due diligence.