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Red Sands Vacation Properties
Headquartered in St. George
192 listings, Superhost.
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The Editor's Report
Red Sands Vacation Properties, headquartered in St. George, Utah, has established a significant presence in the Southern Utah corridor, notably in Ivins and near Zion Village. The operator maintains a notable digital footprint, including a YouTube channel with 19,000 subscribers and an Instagram presence that emphasizes property walkthroughs and high-end inventory. According to AirDNA data, they manage 43 listings in the Ivins market alone, suggesting a concentrated regional specialization.
Evaluation of their hospitality performance reveals a divergence between platforms. While they hold Airbnb Superhost status with a 4.67 rating across 93 reviews, their Vrbo performance is more substantial, yielding a 4.9 rating from 203 reviews. On Google, they have amassed 554 reviews with a 4.6 average. Their internal score for home quality stands at 2.4, while their reviews score is 26.73, contributing to a total Host Authority score of 46.41.
Regarding business operations, Red Sands does not provide public details concerning their management fees or contract lengths, and their fee structure is not publicly disclosed. While they mention insurance on their website and include a local address in St. George, they do not offer a no-markup pledge or explicit licensing mentions in their documentation. Their marketing strategy focuses on a direct booking model intended to bypass third-party platform fees.
This operator is best suited for Southern Utah property owners who prioritize high-volume social media marketing and a proven track record on the Vrbo platform.
Reported July 2, 2026
Score Breakdown
Guest Reviews
32.3/35
Owner Reviews
19.1/20
Transparency
0.0/20
Host Status
7.5/15
Press
9.8/10
Reviews Across Platforms
google
VerifiedJul 3, 20264.6/5
554 reviews
other
Not yet verified–/5
0 reviews
“Red Sands Vacation Properties is viewed as a prominent and professional operator in Southern Utah, particularly noted for their significant inventory in the Ivins and St. George areas. Data from AirDNA suggests high guest satisfaction (4.84 rating), and the company’s extensive YouTube presence with 19k subscribers indicates they are invested in both property transparency and owner education. Their marketing strategy focuses heavily on the benefits of direct booking to save on platform fees.”
airbnb
Not yet verified4.81/5
7411 reviews
In the Press
Trade Press
- Airbnb Data on 417 Vacation Rentals in Ivins, utah - AirDNAAirDNA · mention
AirDNA market data identifies Red Sands Vacation Properties as a top operator in the Ivins market with 43 listings and a high guest rating of 4.84.
National Press
- Your Dream Getaway is Calling… Will You Answer? 🏖️ Skip the ...Instagram · Red Sands Vacation Properties
"Skip the fees. With Red Sands Vacation Properties, you get more space, more fun, and more savings."
Video
- Maximizing Vacation Rental Profits with Ownership TransitionsYouTube · Red Sands Vacation Properties · Jan 2022
"Maximizing Vacation Rental Profits with Ownership Transitions."
- Red Sands Vacation Properties - YouTubeYouTube · Red Sands Vacation Properties
The company maintains a significant video presence with over 19,000 subscribers, showcasing property walkthroughs and guest tutorials.
Reviews
- RED SANDS VACATION PROPERTIES - Updated June 2026 - YelpYelp · Jun 2026
A business profile on Yelp listing the company as a provider for short-term and month-to-month stays in the St. George area.
Other
- Red Sands Vacation Properties - Poor Management - GlassdoorGlassdoor
An internal employee review criticizes the internal management structure and operational oversight of the company.
- Red Sands Vacation Properties, LLC | BBB Business ProfileBetter Business Bureau
A profile for the LLC detailing its accreditation status and history of consumer trust standards in the St. George region.
- Red Sands Vacations (@redsandsvacations) - InstagramInstagram
"The Best of Utah townhome in Zion Village is eye candy!"
Website Transparency
What this operator publishes on its own website. We record the exact quote and source page for each stated claim. We do not verify that any stated practice is actually followed. Absence after a real check is itself a data point.
- ○Management fee or fee structureNot published on their website · checked Jul 3, 2026
- ○Markup policy on vendor invoicesNot published on their website · checked Jul 3, 2026
- ○Contract length or cancellation termsNot published on their website · checked Jul 3, 2026
- ○Service or performance guaranteeNot published on their website · checked Jul 3, 2026
- ○Owner portal or itemized reportingNot published on their website · checked Jul 3, 2026
Owner Reviews
Google reviews written by property owners or management clients, identified conservatively by an explicit qualifying phrase in the reviewer's own words (for example "manage my home", "our rental", "as a homeowner"). Ambiguous reviews and guest stays are excluded, and we never paraphrase or infer. Guest reviews measure the stay; owner reviews measure the management relationship. They are scored separately.
Owner reviews found
4
Of 506 Google reviews scanned · classified Jul 4, 2026
Adjusted rating
4.78/5
Bayesian, m=10, market C=4.69
Raw average
5.00/5
Unweighted mean of owner-identified reviews
- Ashley Bouck · Jun 5, 20255.0★
"Red Sands is hands down the best property management company in Southern Utah. If you are a homeowner needing a rock star team to make your short term rental a success or even take it to the next level, their team has it dialed in on what makes a property thrive in our market. If you are visiting Southern Utah and need a beautiful property to stay at they got your back! This company truly cares about the guests AND owners they serve!"
- Kayla · Mar 14, 20185.0★
"Our vacation rental was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and super helpful. They even ended up giving us an extra night for free when we wanted to extend our stay. I would not hesitate to stay here again. I highly recommended staying here if you are in the St. George area."
- RPM Enterprises · Sep 14, 20175.0★
"I own a property management company and rarely write reviews. I have been waiting for a time to make sure that I could give Clint, Terri, and Lizzy all a 5 star review. I have been extremely impressed with how well they have managed our property. We have been with them for over 8 months and every time I come to visit our place, I have found it to be in great condition. Since we do this as a business ourselves, I have been very picky but they have really shined in every way. Terri is amazing. She recognized things that needed to be taken care of our our home before I even did. She is on top of every item that I have requested. They are a great team... Like I said, I rarely give reviews and they have to be earned. Red Sands Vacation has earned my 5 stars and I am even recommending them to my friends and family. Great company to work with."
- Marci Winkel · Jul 31, 20155.0★
"As owners of two condos listed with Red Sands, we feed confident in giving top ratings to the whole Red Sands Team! Our experience has been all positive, including bookings, cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and more. Because we do not live close to our properties, we have greatly appreciated that we are able to trust the team with handling any situations or issues that may arise. We also appreciate knowing that Red Sands will ensure that each guest has the best experience possible."
Luxury Index & Listing Facts
Facts from listing-level data captured in our market scans and host-profile parses. Used for the Luxury Certified segment ranking, not for the general composite. Bedrooms and observed nightly rates come from the market scan; ratings come from the host profile parse.
Luxury Index pending listing data. Nothing has been scanned for this operator yet.
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