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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Bellaire, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 47 | 9.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 92 | 13.80 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 81 | 8.10 |
| Population | 10% | 69 | 6.90 |
| Bellaire Total | 83 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
11.7%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $345K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
ROAM portfolio vs market comparison pending
Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Exceptional
Regulatory environment at a glance.
Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Bellaire Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Bellaire is a mid-sized market in Antrim County, drawing on a wide catchment: 76 active listings locally, with about 390,000 people within an hour, 1.2 million within two hours, and 4.15 million within three. Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average listing at about $40,000 a year, the top quartile at about $54,000, and the top tenth at about $73,000. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Bellaire. Bellaire has no local STR-specific ordinance: no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Antrim County hub. For owners weighing self-management against a professional operator, ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment to see what your property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your Bellaire Vacation Property
Bellaire's peak month for revenue is July, and its trough is April: July revenue runs about 3.34 times April's. That's a wide gap between the height of the season and the shoulder months. Shoulder-season pricing in Bellaire is worth treating as its own problem, not a scaled-down version of peak-month rates — April and the other shoulder months don't perform like July, and treating them all the same misses that. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Antrim County hub, Banks Township, Central Lake, Central Lake Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Bellaire Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
No STR-specific ordinance found for Bellaire as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Antrim County has no countywide STR ordinance. Seven townships have no zoning at all (Chestonia, Custer, Echo, Jordan, Mancelona Twp, Star, Warner). Elk Rapids and Torch Lake Twp are restrictive; others range from friendly to moderate.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Bellaire?
Revenue in Bellaire climbs steadily with size: studios average about $26,500 a year, one-bedrooms about $27,000, two-bedrooms about $33,000, three-bedrooms about $44,000, four-bedrooms about $49,000, and five-bedrooms about $62,000. Occupancy moves the other way — studios run about 43% occupied, one-bedrooms about 41%, two-bedrooms about 40%, three-bedrooms about 38%, four-bedrooms about 37%, and five-bedrooms about 36%. Bigger properties earn more per year on higher nightly rates, even though they sit vacant more often. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$26,516/yr
$165/night
1BR
$27,171/yr
$179/night
2BR
$33,308/yr
$223/night
3BR
$43,926/yr
$303/night
4BR
$49,009/yr
$342/night
5BR
$62,189/yr
$447/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Bellaire
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Bellaire Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Bellaire, Michigan?
No. Bellaire does not require a permit for short-term rentals, and the market's overall regulation status is friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in Bellaire?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Bellaire listing at about $40,000 a year, the top quartile at about $54,000, and the top tenth at about $73,000.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Bellaire?
The average occupancy rate in Bellaire is about 38%, which is roughly 15.8 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Bellaire?
Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $165 for a studio up to about $447 for a five-bedroom home.
Is Bellaire a good market for short-term rental investment?
Bellaire scores 83 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 11.7%, about 5.6 points above the Michigan benchmark.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Bellaire?
Bellaire has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. The state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, and the market's overall regulation status is friendly.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Bellaire?
July is peak season for revenue in Bellaire, with April as the trough — July revenue runs about 3.34 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Bellaire?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Bellaire, averaging about $62,000 a year, compared with about $27,000 for a one-bedroom.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Bellaire?
Bellaire's gross yield runs about 11.7%, compared with a Michigan state figure of 6.1% — about 5.6 points higher.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Bellaire?
Property size is a major factor: a studio in Bellaire averages about $26,500 a year, while a five-bedroom averages about $62,000 — larger properties earn substantially more.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Bellaire?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Bellaire as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Bellaire, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Bellaire — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Bellaire property on Airbnb?
The average Bellaire vacation rental earns approximately $43,926 per year, based on current market data. Properties managed by ROAM typically outperform the market average by 30-50% through optimized pricing, professional photography, and listing optimization.
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Bellaire?
Bellaire does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Bellaire?
ROAM offers competitive management packages with transparent pricing. Our fees are structured to align our success with yours — we earn more when your property earns more. Visit our packages page for current pricing.
How does ROAM compare to other Bellaire property managers?
ROAM combines local Michigan expertise with proprietary technology (Signal) for listing optimization and dynamic pricing. Unlike national platforms, we have boots on the ground in your market and treat every property as our own.
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