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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Long Lake Township, 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% | 53 | 10.60 |
| Regulations | 20% | 82 | 16.40 |
| Density | 15% | 90 | 13.50 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 81 | 8.10 |
| Population | 10% | 79 | 7.90 |
| Long Lake Township Total | 82 | ||
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
12.1%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $411K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
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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 Long Lake Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Long Lake Township is part of the Grand Traverse County market, carrying 111 active listings against a catchment of about 299,000 people within an hour, 2.3 million within two hours, and 4.8 million within three hours, anchored by Grand Rapids as the nearest metro. It scores 82 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 12.13%, 6 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield, and a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $410,900.
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 $49,800; the top quartile reaches about $63,300, and the top tenth about $83,800. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and full-service vacation rental management in Long Lake Township, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve.
Short-term rentals require registration through the Zoning Admin under a certificate system based on septic capacity; occupancy is tied to septic daily flow capacity rather than a numeric per-bedroom formula, and a local agent is required. Start with a revenue assessment to see where your property fits.
Best Times to Rent Your Long Lake Township Vacation Property
Long Lake Township's short-term rental revenue is sharply seasonal: July, the peak month, brings in about 3.32 times what April, the trough month, generates. That's a wide swing across the calendar, running from the low point in April up through the high point in July before easing back down. It puts real weight on how the shoulder months — spring before the July peak and fall after it — get priced, since a summer-only rate plan won't fit the rest of the year. ROAM's approach manages pricing across that full curve throughout the year.
Explore the region: see the Grand Traverse County hub, Acme Township, Blair Township, East Bay Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Long Lake Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Type
- Registration
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Zoning Admin
Certificate system based on septic capacity. All zoning districts eligible with certificate. Occupancy tied to septic daily flow capacity rather than a numeric per-bedroom formula. Local agent required. Long Lake Township is in Grand Traverse County — its septic-based approach is shared with neighboring Green Lake Township and reflects the area's reliance on well and septic infrastructure rather than municipal systems.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Long Lake Township?
Revenue climbs steadily with size in Long Lake Township: studios average about $31,700 a year, one-bedrooms about $34,600, two-bedrooms about $40,900, three-bedrooms about $53,300, four-bedrooms about $60,300, and five-bedrooms about $78,200. Occupancy moves the opposite direction, easing from 46.42% for studios down to 41.54% for five-bedroom homes, with nightly rates running from about $190 for studios to about $510 for five-bedrooms. ROAM's full-service management prices and distributes each size to its own demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$31,713/yr
$190/night
1BR
$34,550/yr
$212/night
2BR
$40,938/yr
$252/night
3BR
$53,328/yr
$337/night
4BR
$60,262/yr
$388/night
5BR
$78,237/yr
$510/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Long Lake Township
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Long Lake Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Long Lake Township, Michigan?
Yes. Long Lake Township requires registration through the Zoning Admin, using a certificate system based on septic capacity — occupancy is tied to septic daily flow capacity rather than a numeric per-bedroom formula, and a local agent is required. The market's regulation status is moderate.
How much can a vacation rental make in Long Lake Township?
Market-wide, the average listing brings in about $49,800 a year, with the median at about $47,000. The top quartile of listings reaches about $63,300, and the top tenth reaches about $83,800.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Long Lake Township?
Occupancy across the market averages 42.64%, which is 11.4 points below the Michigan state average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Long Lake Township?
Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $190 for studios up to about $510 for five-bedroom homes; three-bedroom properties average about $337 a night.
Is Long Lake Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
ROAM's market score for Long Lake Township is 82, placing it in the strong tier, with a gross yield of 12.13% — 6 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $410,900.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Long Lake Township?
Long Lake Township's regulation status is moderate. A registration permit is required through the Zoning Admin, under a certificate system based on septic capacity, with occupancy tied to septic daily flow capacity rather than a numeric per-bedroom formula; a local agent is required.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Long Lake Township?
July is the peak month for revenue, and April is the trough — July revenue runs about 3.32 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Long Lake Township?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most, averaging about $78,200 a year, though their occupancy (41.54%) runs lower than smaller sizes. Three- and four-bedroom homes average about $53,300 and $60,300 respectively.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Long Lake Township?
Long Lake Township's gross yield is 12.13%, compared with Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1% — a 6-point difference.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Long Lake Township?
Revenue varies by property size: studios average about $31,700 a year while five-bedroom homes average about $78,200. Separately, market-wide figures show the average listing earning about $49,800, the top quartile about $63,300, and the top tenth about $83,800 — 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 Long Lake Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Long Lake Township 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 Long Lake Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Long Lake Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional on-the-ground operations.
How much can I make renting my Long Lake Township property on Airbnb?
The average Long Lake Township vacation rental earns approximately $53,328 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 Long Lake Township?
Yes, Long Lake Township requires a short-term rental permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Long Lake Township?
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 Long Lake Township 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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