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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Grand Haven, 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% | 58 | 11.60 |
| Regulations | 20% | 77 | 15.40 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 76 | 7.60 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Grand Haven Total | 84 | ||
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
13.3%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $389K 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
Strong
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 Grand Haven Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Grand Haven runs 181 active short-term rental listings, drawing from a catchment of about 1.6 million people within an hour, 10.6 million within two hours, and 22 million within three — with Grand Rapids as the nearest metro. The market scores 84 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 13.28%, 7.2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $389,000 against 116,173 total housing units in the area.
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 $51,700 a year, the top quartile at about $60,500, and the top tenth at about $78,600. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Grand Haven, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve.
Grand Haven requires a short-term rental license ($140/year) through Public Safety, with no numeric cap but zoning-limited placement — regulation status is moderate. See the Ottawa County hub, or start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Grand Haven Vacation Property
Grand Haven's revenue peaks in July and bottoms out in February, with July revenue running about 5.71 times February's. That's a wide swing across the calendar, and it means shoulder-season pricing needs its own strategy rather than a simple scale-down from July's numbers. Owners pricing March, April, or November the same way they price mid-summer are working from the wrong baseline for those months. ROAM's approach manages pricing across the full calendar, not just the peak months.
Explore the region: see the Ottawa County hub, Holland, Laketown Township, Park Township, and the wider West Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Grand Haven Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes ($140/yr)
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Public Safety
- Official Source
- View Ordinance
Ch. 9 Art. X + Ch. 40 Zoning with Center Town District overlay. $140/yr license fee. No numeric cap but zoning-limited to appropriate districts. No owner-occupancy requirement. Grand Haven uses Granicus Host Compliance for monitoring. The Center Town District overlay adds specific rules for the downtown/waterfront core. Grand Haven's approach is moderate — registration with inspection but no density cap — making it one of the more straightforward coastal markets to operate in.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Grand Haven?
Revenue in Grand Haven climbs with bedroom count: studios average about $39,700 a year at a 50.89% occupancy rate, one-bedrooms about $41,600 at 49.64%, two-bedrooms about $44,600 at 47.82%, three-bedrooms about $53,500 at 46.88%, four-bedrooms about $58,900 at 45.55%, and five-bedrooms about $71,900 at 43.93%. Nightly rates rise in step, from about $216 for a studio to about $449 for a five-bedroom, even as occupancy drifts lower as size increases. ROAM's full-service management prices each size according to its own occupancy and rate curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$39,715/yr
$216/night
1BR
$41,553/yr
$232/night
2BR
$44,573/yr
$259/night
3BR
$53,522/yr
$316/night
4BR
$58,924/yr
$357/night
5BR
$71,911/yr
$449/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Grand Haven
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Permits, tax remittance, insurance verification, and local regulation monitoring managed for you.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Grand Haven Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Grand Haven, Michigan?
Yes. Grand Haven requires a short-term rental license, with a $140 annual fee, administered through Public Safety. There's no numeric cap on rentals, but placement is zoning-limited to appropriate districts, and regulation status is moderate.
How much can a vacation rental make in Grand Haven?
The average listing in Grand Haven earns about $51,700 a year — market-wide averages across every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. The top quartile averages about $60,500, and the top tenth about $78,600.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Grand Haven?
Occupancy in Grand Haven averages 46.88%, which is 7.1 points below the Michigan state benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Grand Haven?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $216 for a studio to about $449 for a five-bedroom, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is Grand Haven a good market for short-term rental investment?
Grand Haven scores 84 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 13.28%, 7.2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $389,000, and the market has 181 active listings.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Grand Haven?
Grand Haven requires a short-term rental license ($140/year) through Public Safety. There's no numeric cap, but placement is zoning-limited to appropriate districts, and regulation status is moderate.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Grand Haven?
July is peak season and February is the trough, with July revenue running about 5.71 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Grand Haven?
Five-bedroom properties post the highest revenue in Grand Haven, averaging about $71,900 a year at a 43.93% occupancy rate, compared to about $39,700 at 50.89% occupancy for studios.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Grand Haven?
Grand Haven's gross yield is 13.28%, which is 7.2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Grand Haven?
Revenue varies by bedroom count, from about $39,700 for studios up to about $71,900 for five-bedroom properties. Separately, market-wide figures show the average listing earning about $51,700 a year, the top quartile about $60,500, and the top tenth about $78,600 — market-wide averages across every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Grand Haven?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Grand Haven — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Grand Haven property on Airbnb?
The average Grand Haven vacation rental earns approximately $53,522 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 Grand Haven?
Yes, Grand Haven requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $140. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Grand Haven?
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 Grand Haven 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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