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Is Paradise Village at Zion Licensed for Short-Term Rentals?
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Yes, and this matters more than people realize. In Santa Clara, Utah, most neighborhoods are not allowed to do nightly rentals at all. The city only permits short-term rentals in a handful of zoned resort communities, and Paradise Village at Zion is one of them. That is why a home like Sunshine Suites can host your whole group openly and legally, with the resort amenities included. Here is how the rules work and why it gives you peace of mind when you book.
The short version
- Paradise Village at Zion is a permitted nightly-rental zone
- Most Santa Clara neighborhoods cannot do short-term rentals
- Owners collect the required Utah transient room tax
- You book a licensed home, not a gray-area rental
- Source: Santa Clara City Code 17.68.060
Is it legal to rent Sunshine Suites by the night?
Yes. Sunshine Suites sits inside Paradise Village at Zion, which Santa Clara zones for short-term nightly rentals under its city code. The home is run as a licensed nightly rental, and owners in these zones collect the Utah transient room tax the way a hotel does. You are not booking a quiet under-the-table rental that could get shut down mid-trip. Always feel free to confirm current licensing with the owner when you book.
Why does Santa Clara limit short-term rentals?
Like a lot of towns, Santa Clara wanted to keep nightly rentals out of regular family neighborhoods. So instead of banning them, the city steered them into purpose-built resort communities where the whole point is hosting visitors. Paradise Village at Zion is one of those communities. It was designed for nightly stays from the start, which is why it has the water park, the pools, and the parking to handle guests.
Which Santa Clara areas allow nightly rentals?
Short-term rentals are limited to a short list of zoned resort communities. Standard residential streets are not on it.
| Community | Nightly rentals |
|---|---|
| Paradise Village at Zion | Permitted (Sunshine Suites is here) |
| Paradise Village | Permitted |
| Arcadia Vacation Resort | Permitted |
| Standard residential neighborhoods | Not permitted |
What does this mean for me as a guest?
It means you can book with confidence. The home is a recognized nightly rental in a zone built for it, the room tax is handled, and there is no risk of a neighbor complaint ending your reunion early. You get a real address, a real owner to call, and the resort amenities that come with the community. To reserve, book straight with the owners on the book direct page or send your dates through contact.
Source: Santa Clara City Code 17.68.060. Updated June 2026.
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Sunshine Suites is a licensed nightly rental at Paradise Village at Zion. Sleeps up to 20 from $599 a night. Check your dates.
By Marchele Oldham, Owner & Host · Updated June 2026
I host Sunshine Suites, our 7-bedroom home for big families and groups at Paradise Village at Zion in Santa Clara, Utah. After years of welcoming reunions, teams, and multi-generational trips, I write these pages from what our guests actually ask and experience. Questions about your dates? Call or text +1 801-400-9274.