Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Lake County
ROAM Rollup Score
Exceptional
Lake County · 4 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 4 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Lake County
Why Lake County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track 4 short-term rental markets across Lake County, with market scores ranging from 89 to 90 and gross yields spanning 23.98% to 30.38%. Together these markets support 163 active listings. Pleasantview Township leads the county, scoring 90 with a gross yield near 26% and average annual revenue around $42,000. Baldwin Township and Eden Township are also part of Lake County's tracked markets.
These are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Across Lake County, average annual revenue runs about $44,000, while listings in the top quartile average closer to $58,000.
Regulations vary by municipality here: 0 of 4 tracked markets currently require a permit.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Lake County, operating as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started to see what a Lake County property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lake County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Lake County?
ROAM currently tracks 4 short-term rental markets across Lake County.
Which market in Lake County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Pleasantview Township has the strongest returns we track in Lake County, scoring 90 with a gross yield near 26% and average annual revenue around $42,000.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Lake County?
Across the 4 markets we track in Lake County, gross yield averages 27.1%, ranging from about 23.98% to 30.38% depending on the market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Lake County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality across Lake County — currently 0 of the 4 tracked markets require a permit, so owners should check local rules for their specific township.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Lake County?
Across the markets we track in Lake County, July is most commonly the peak revenue month and April is most commonly the trough revenue month, with peak-month revenue running about 2.7x trough-month revenue across those markets.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Lake County?
Management fees are structured around the services provided rather than a flat rate, and vary by property and level of service. For exact pricing across Lake County, visit roammgmt.com/get-started.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Lake County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Lake County — providing full-service Airbnb management such as dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and hands-on local operations, including for owners at Pleasantview Township and Baldwin Township.
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