Tava Resort: October 2026 Snapshot (verified market and community facts)
- Where: a boutique 104-homesite resort community beside Sand Hollow Resort in Hurricane, minutes from the reservoir
- Pricing: whole-ownership homes listed at $925K to $1.24M and quarter-share fractional ownership at $295K to $335K per the resort's August listings; the July resale feed showed a $887,500 median list at about $307 per square foot across 6 actives
- Rentals: homes are marketed as zoned for nightly rentals with on-site management; confirm the specific lot's entitlement during due diligence
- Amenities: a stated $10M package with two pools, a lazy river, splash pad, clubhouse, four lighted pickleball courts, fitness center with sauna, and boat and toy storage
- HOA: $577 a month per the July 2026 community data; owners also get 40% off golf next door at Sand Hollow Resort
- Market check, October 1, 2026: the only active or pending listing here is a quarter share fractional interest at $295,000, which is not a whole home price and should not be read as one, against a Washington County median sale price of $499,163 across 298 closed sales in September 2026 and 37 median days on market (Washington County MLS)
Full Ownership vs. Fractional Ownership: What the Difference Means
This is the most important thing to understand about Tava before looking at specific listings. Tava offers both full ownership and fractional ownership, and they function very differently as purchases.
Full Ownership
Works more like a traditional real estate purchase. You own the property, subject to HOA rules, resort fees, and community documents. You can use it when you want within community rules, rent it out if the HOA and city allow, and sell it on the open market like a standard home. Financing works more like a standard mortgage, though the resort structure and HOA fees still need to be factored in. Higher entry cost than fractional.
Best for: Buyers who want full control, the ability to use the property anytime, and a path to standard resale.
Fractional Ownership
You purchase a fraction of the property, typically one-eighth or similar, which corresponds to a set number of weeks per year. Usage is allocated through a reservation system. Other co-owners hold the remaining fractions. You share maintenance costs and HOA fees in proportion to your share. Entry price is lower than full ownership. Resale works through selling your fraction, which has a smaller buyer pool than full ownership. Financing is typically harder than a standard mortgage.
Best for: Buyers who want a specific amount of annual vacation time in a resort property without the full cost of ownership or the ongoing maintenance responsibilities of a full home.
Never assume. A Tava listing's ownership type is not always obvious from the headline price. Verify whether any specific property is full ownership or fractional before spending time evaluating it, because the due diligence, financing, resale process, and usage rules are completely different between the two. I verify this for every Tava buyer before any showing or offer.
The Amenity Package: What Tava Offers
The resort amenity package is the primary reason most buyers consider Tava over a standard Hurricane home or a bare-bones Sand Hollow-area property. Tava has been developed around a private amenity experience that includes:
- Luxury pool areas with resort-style design and guest access rules that vary by ownership type
- Lazy river, one of the more distinctive amenities in the Sand Hollow area and a primary draw for family and vacation buyers
- Splash pad for families with children, adding a second water attraction beyond the main pool and lazy river
- Clubhouse and gathering areas for owner and guest use, events, and community social functions
- Pickleball courts keeping pace with the sport's growth in the Southern Utah active lifestyle market
- Tennis and racquetball courts for traditional court sport options
- Fitness center providing workout access without driving to a separate facility
- Art center or creative amenity space adding a cultural element that's unusual in a recreation-first resort community
The amenity package is what separates a Tava property from a standard Sand Hollow-area home at a similar price. If you don't plan to use the resort amenities regularly, a traditional Hurricane or Dixie Springs home at a lower price point with no resort fee structure will likely serve you better.
Location: Sand Hollow and the Hurricane Recreation Area
Tava sits in the Sand Hollow area of Hurricane, within the same general recreation zone as Sand Hollow State Park, Sand Hollow Golf Course, Sand Mountain, and the broader collection of resort communities that have developed around them. From Tava:
- Sand Hollow Reservoir: about 5 to 10 minutes to the main staging areas and beach access, depending on the specific Tava address
- Sand Hollow Golf Course: within the Sand Hollow Resort complex nearby, walkable or a short drive depending on your position within Tava
- Sand Mountain OHV terrain: dunes and slickrock riding accessible from the same general area
- Trail Hero and UTV Takeover event venues: Sand Hollow is the event site for both major annual off-road events, generating significant visitor traffic and peak-week rental demand
- Hurricane services: grocery, restaurants, and daily needs within Hurricane proper
- St. George: about 20 to 25 minutes for medical care, airport, and broader services
- Zion National Park: approximately 30 to 40 minutes via SR-9
STR and Vacation Rental Considerations
Some Tava properties may be eligible for short-term rental use, and the resort structure and Sand Hollow location can support strong vacation rental demand, particularly during Trail Hero, UTV Takeover, and peak Sand Hollow season. However, rental eligibility cannot be assumed.
For any Tava property purchased with rental intent:
- Verify Hurricane City STR licensing requirements and current availability for that address
- Confirm the HOA and resort program rules allow the specific rental model you're planning
- Understand how guest access to resort amenities works for renters versus owners
- For fractional properties, understand whether your weeks can be rented out or must be used personally
- Model the full expense picture: management fees, resort fees, HOA dues, cleaning, and maintenance against realistic occupancy at current market rates
Price Context
Tava's pricing reflects both the ownership type and the amenity package, and the range is wide because of those variables. As a general guide:
- Fractional ownership interests: entry points typically in the $100s to $300s depending on the fraction size, property type, and what weeks are included; lower upfront cost but limited liquidity on resale
- Full ownership townhomes and smaller units: broadly $400s to $650s depending on size, condition, and unit position within the community
- Full ownership larger homes and premium positions: $650s to $1M+ for the best positions with amenity access and resort character
Comparing Tava prices to non-resort Hurricane homes on a per-square-foot basis understates the total cost of ownership when resort fees and HOA dues are added. Get the full monthly cost picture before comparing across property types.
How Tava Compares to Nearby Communities
The broader Sand Hollow area includes resort villas, golf-front homes, and neighborhood homes at various price points and HOA structures. Some Sand Hollow Resort properties have resort program access; others don't. Tava is more specifically built around a private amenity package. Compare if the specific amenity set matters, or if Sand Hollow Resort's golf adjacency is more important to you.
Purpose-built STR-oriented vacation homes with private pools, RV garages, and fire suppression for 10+ guests. No fractional ownership option. More directly built for group rental revenue than resort amenity ownership. Better for buyers who want maximum STR revenue potential. Tava is better for buyers who want the resort amenity experience alongside their personal use.
More traditional residential neighborhood, no resort fees, no-HOA flexibility in many sections, highest RV garage inventory in Hurricane. Lower overall price points without the amenity package. Better for full-time residents and buyers who want Sand Hollow access without resort community structure and fees. Tava is better when the amenity package and resort experience are priorities.
Premium private lake and surf community at a substantially higher price tier. Custom homes $5M+, 34 lakefront lots with private boathouses, UNIT Surf Pool. Completely different ownership structure (full ownership only), buyer profile, and amenity concept from Tava. Southern Shores is for buyers at the top of the Southern Utah luxury market. Tava offers resort access at more accessible price points.
Who Tava Fits Best
- Second-home buyers who want a Sand Hollow-area property with resort amenities built in rather than needing to drive to them
- Fractional ownership buyers who want a specific number of vacation weeks per year in a resort property near Sand Hollow without the full cost and maintenance responsibility of whole ownership
- Family vacation buyers who specifically value the lazy river, pools, and resort amenity access for family visits
- STR-eligible buyers who want the resort amenity package to support higher nightly rates for vacation rentals during peak Sand Hollow seasons and events
- Buyers entering the Sand Hollow market at a lower price point who see fractional ownership as a way to have resort access without the full ownership cost
Tava buyers are almost always weighing a second home or rental against the resort lifestyle, and my property tax calculator puts real numbers on that choice. The closing cost calculator prices title and settlement at these purchase levels, up to $2 million.
FAQ: Tava Resort in Hurricane, Utah
Where is Tava Resort?
Tava Resort is in Hurricane, Utah, in the Sand Hollow area near Sand Hollow Reservoir, Sand Hollow Golf Course, and Sand Mountain. About 5 to 10 minutes from Sand Hollow Reservoir staging areas, 20 to 25 minutes from central St. George, and roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Zion National Park.
Does Tava Resort offer fractional ownership?
Yes. Some Tava properties are offered as fractional ownership interests, typically representing a fraction of the property corresponding to a set number of weeks per year. Other properties may be offered as full ownership. The two are completely different purchases with different financing, usage rules, resale processes, and due diligence requirements. Always verify which type of ownership any specific listing represents before evaluating it further.
How does fractional ownership work at a resort?
In a fractional ownership structure, you purchase a share of the property, commonly one-eighth or similar. Each fraction corresponds to a set number of weeks per year that you can use the property, allocated through a reservation system. You share the HOA and maintenance costs proportionally with the other owners. Entry cost is lower than full ownership, but resale works through selling your fraction to a new buyer rather than selling the whole property. Financing options are more limited than for full ownership, and the buyer pool for resale is smaller.
What are the resort amenities at Tava?
Tava has been developed with a resort amenity package including luxury pools, a lazy river, splash pad, clubhouse, pickleball courts, tennis and racquetball courts, a fitness center, and an art center. Buyers should verify current amenities, access rules, and what HOA dues cover for the specific property they're considering.
Are short-term rentals allowed at Tava?
Rental eligibility varies by property, ownership type, HOA rules, and Hurricane City zoning. Some Tava properties may allow STR use; others may not. For fractional properties, whether your weeks can be rented versus personally used is a specific question to verify. Never assume rental eligibility without verifying at the address level before purchase.
How does Tava compare to Pecan Valley Estates?
Pecan Valley Estates is purpose-built for STR revenue with private pools, RV garages, and fire suppression for 10-plus guests. It's full ownership only, designed for group bookings and maximum nightly rental revenue. Tava offers a resort amenity package with both full and fractional ownership options, more focused on the personal vacation experience alongside any rental use. Pecan Valley wins for buyers who want maximum STR revenue. Tava wins for buyers who want the resort amenity experience as the priority.
What should I verify before buying at Tava?
Confirm the ownership type first: full or fractional. Then verify HOA dues and what they cover, amenity access and guest policies, STR eligibility and rules for that specific property, financing options for that ownership type, resale process and restrictions, and the total monthly cost of ownership including all fees. For fractional properties, also verify the reservation system, how weeks are allocated, exchange rights if any, and management structure.
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Buying or Selling at Tava Resort?
Tava requires a more detailed approach than a standard home search. The ownership structure, amenity rules, rental eligibility, and total cost of ownership all matter significantly and vary by property. or call 435-200-5508 for help comparing Tava properties, understanding the fractional vs. full ownership distinction, and evaluating how Tava fits alongside Sand Hollow and other Hurricane-area options.
Tava HOA and CC&R docs can be found here.
