Best Vacation Rental Management in Frankenmuth, Michigan

No. Frankenmuth doesn't require a short-term rental permit — permit_type is listed as none, and the market's regulatory status is friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes still apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, but there's no STR-specific ordinance in place as of the most recent review (April 2026).

The average listing in Frankenmuth earns about $58,490 a year, with the median close behind at about $57,709. The top quartile of listings reaches about $76,907, and the top 10% reach about $98,734.

Frankenmuth's average occupancy rate is 46.4%, which sits 7.6 points below the statewide Michigan figure.

Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $228.83 for a studio to about $544.66 for a 5-bedroom, with a 3-bedroom averaging about $376.31.

Frankenmuth scores 91 on ROAM's market score, an exceptional tier, with a gross yield of 34.86% against a statewide Michigan figure of 6.1%.

Frankenmuth's regulatory status is friendly, with no permit required. There's no STR-specific ordinance for Frankenmuth as of the April 2026 review — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days. Saginaw County itself has no countywide STR ordinance either.

July is peak season in Frankenmuth, with revenue running about 2.07 times the February trough.

By annual revenue, 5-bedroom properties perform best in Frankenmuth, averaging about $81,950 a year at an ADR of $544.66, though occupancy for that size runs lower, at about 42.5%. Smaller properties post higher occupancy — studios run about 51.6% — but lower total revenue, around $42,953.

Frankenmuth's gross yield is 34.86%, about 28.8 points above the statewide Michigan figure of 6.1%. The market's typical home value (Zillow index) is about $167,796.

Revenue varies by property size — from about $42,953 a year for a studio up to about $81,950 for a 5-bedroom. It also varies across the wider market: the market-wide average is about $58,490, the top quartile reaches about $76,907, and the top decile reaches about $98,734. That market-wide average reflects every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.

ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Frankenmuth as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Frankenmuth — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want a hands-off, revenue-focused approach.

The average Frankenmuth vacation rental earns approximately $62,140 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.

Frankenmuth does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.

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.

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.