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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Virgin, Utah
Virgin sits in the Zion Canyon corridor along SR-9, about 15 miles west of the Zion National Park entrance in Springdale and roughly 25 minutes from St. George. The town has become one of the most active short-term rental markets in southern Utah largely because of zoning — unlike many Washington County communities that have tightened nightly rental rules, Virgin permits STR use in specific overlay zones, and developments like Zion Village, Cliffrose, and the Anasazi neighborhood were purpose-built around that allowance. Buyers shopping here are almost always running the numbers as investors first and weekend users second, and the inventory reflects that: open-plan great rooms that sleep 10–16, private pools, hot tubs, putting greens, and red rock backdrops engineered for listing photos.
The economics work because Zion drew over 4.5 million visitors last year and Springdale lodging is both limited and expensive. A well-located Virgin home with a pool can pull strong nightly rates from March through October, with shoulder-season hiking weather often outperforming the hot July–August stretch. Climate matters when you're underwriting: summer highs regularly hit 100°+, winters are mild with rare snow, and pools stay usable roughly nine months a year with heating. Pay attention to HOA STR caps, water-share requirements on larger lots, and whether the seller's property manager and forward bookings transfer at closing. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Virgin.
April 2026 · Virgin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Virgin right now.
Median sale
$1,300,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
162 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Virgin.
Does Virgin allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Yes — Virgin is one of the few towns near Zion that permits nightly rentals in designated zones, which is why so many of the homes built here over the last decade were designed specifically for STR use. Most rental activity is concentrated in subdivisions like Zion Village, Anasazi Vista, and the Cliffrose area. Always confirm the specific parcel's zoning and any HOA rules before writing an offer, since rules differ block by block.
How close is Virgin to Zion National Park? ▾
The Zion main entrance in Springdale is about 15 miles east on SR-9, roughly a 20-minute drive. That proximity is the entire engine behind the rental market here — guests get park access without Springdale's lodging prices or traffic, and owners get a shorter drive for turnovers.
What do nightly rates and occupancy look like? ▾
Well-managed properties in Virgin typically run $250–$600 per night depending on size, pool, and view, with peak season stretching from March through October. Spring and fall fill fastest thanks to Zion's shoulder-season crowds. Winter is the slow stretch, though the holiday weeks around Christmas and New Year's still book solid.
Do most vacation rentals here have private pools? ▾
A private pool or hot tub is close to a requirement for competitive nightly rates in this market. Summer temperatures climb into the upper 90s and triple digits, and guests comparing listings sort heavily by pool. Homes without one tend to sit longer on the rental calendar and command noticeably lower ADR.
What price range should I expect for a turnkey rental property? ▾
Purpose-built STR homes in Virgin generally run from the high $700s for smaller 3-bedroom units up to $2M+ for larger 6–8 bedroom properties with pools, casitas, and red rock views. Many sell furnished with future bookings in place, so ask the listing agent about included furnishings, the property management contract, and trailing 12-month revenue.
Can I finance a short-term rental purchase? ▾
Conventional second-home and investment loans both work here, and several lenders along the Wasatch Front and in St. George specialize in DSCR loans that qualify the property on projected rental income rather than personal DTI. Expect 15–25% down depending on loan type, and budget for furnishing costs of $40K–$80K if the home isn't already set up.