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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Lake Michigan Beach, 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% | 56 | 11.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 90 | 9.00 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Lake Michigan Beach Total | 90 | ||
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
18.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $247K 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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Why Lake Michigan Beach Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Lake Michigan Beach scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 18.58%, 12.5 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. The market carries 83 active listings, with about 1.3 million people within an hour, 4.3 million within two hours, and just over 20 million within three, near Grand Rapids. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $247,000 across 74,969 housing units.
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put annual revenue near $45,931; the top quartile reaches about $61,331, and the top tenth about $81,539. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
No permit is required and the regulation status is friendly, though the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Lake Michigan Beach and is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. See the Muskegon County hub. Start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Lake Michigan Beach Vacation Property
Revenue peaks in July and bottoms out in April, with July running about 2.63 times April's revenue — a wide swing between the busiest and slowest points on the calendar. Pricing that stays the same across those months would badly miss both ends: too high for April, too low for the run-up into July. The shoulder months in between sit somewhere along that curve. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Muskegon County hub, Blue Lake Township, Fruitland Township, Muskegon, and the wider West Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Lake Michigan Beach 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 Lake Michigan Beach as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Muskegon County has no countywide STR ordinance. No dedicated STR ordinances found for Muskegon city, Norton Shores, or Whitehall. The 1% stadium/convention excise tax applies in Muskegon County.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Lake Michigan Beach?
Revenue climbs steadily with size here: studios average about $23,977 a year, one-bedrooms about $26,348, two-bedrooms about $33,032, three-bedrooms about $49,933, four-bedrooms about $61,159, and five-bedrooms about $81,139. Nightly rates rise the same way, from about $141 for a studio to about $534 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy moves the other direction, from 49.11% for studios down to 42.58% for five-bedrooms — larger properties earn far more per year despite booking a smaller share of nights. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,977/yr
$140/night
1BR
$26,348/yr
$156/night
2BR
$33,032/yr
$195/night
3BR
$49,933/yr
$313/night
4BR
$61,159/yr
$393/night
5BR
$81,139/yr
$534/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Lake Michigan Beach Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?
No. Lake Michigan Beach requires no permit for short-term rentals (permit type: none), and the regulation status is friendly. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance was found for Lake Michigan Beach; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days is required.
How much can a vacation rental make in Lake Michigan Beach?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put annual revenue at about $45,931. The top quartile reaches about $61,331, and the top tenth about $81,539.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Lake Michigan Beach?
Occupancy averages 45.24% across the market, which is 8.8 points below Michigan's statewide occupancy benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Lake Michigan Beach?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $141 for a studio to about $534 for a five-bedroom, with two-bedrooms averaging about $195 and three-bedrooms about $313.
Is Lake Michigan Beach a good market for short-term rental investment?
Lake Michigan Beach scores 90, placing it in the exceptional tier, with a gross yield of 18.58% — well above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Lake Michigan Beach?
Lake Michigan Beach has no permit requirement and a friendly regulation status. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance was found; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Lake Michigan Beach?
July is the peak month for revenue, and April is the trough — July revenue runs about 2.63 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Lake Michigan Beach?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most, averaging about $81,139 a year at an average nightly rate near $534, though their occupancy runs lower, at 42.58%. Revenue rises with size at every step, from about $23,977 for studios up through $61,159 for four-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Lake Michigan Beach?
Lake Michigan Beach has a gross yield of 18.58%, which is 12.5 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Lake Michigan Beach?
Property size is a major factor: average annual revenue climbs from about $23,977 for a studio to about $81,139 for a five-bedroom, with nightly rates and total revenue rising at every additional bedroom while occupancy edges down slightly, from 49.11% to 42.58%.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Lake Michigan Beach?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Lake Michigan Beach 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 Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Lake Michigan Beach — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Lake Michigan Beach property on Airbnb?
The average Lake Michigan Beach vacation rental earns approximately $49,933 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 Lake Michigan Beach?
Lake Michigan Beach 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 Lake Michigan Beach?
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 Lake Michigan Beach 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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