Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Mackinac County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Mackinac County · 3 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 3 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Mackinac County
Why Mackinac County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track three short-term rental markets across Mackinac County, with market scores ranging from 75 to 82 and gross yields spanning 18.75% to 21.4%. Owners here operate 125 active listings today. The top performer is St. James (Beaver Island), scoring 82 with an 18.75% gross yield and $41,000 in average annual revenue. The county's other tracked markets are Moran Township and St. Ignace.
These are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Average annual revenue across the county runs about $44,000, while the top quartile of listings averages about $58,000.
Regulations vary by municipality here: 1 of 3 tracked markets currently requires a permit, so rules differ depending on where you list.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Mackinac County, the same operating model behind Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started with ROAM to see what your property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mackinac County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Mackinac County?
ROAM tracks three short-term rental markets in Mackinac County: St. James (Beaver Island), Moran Township, and St. Ignace, with 125 active listings across them.
Which market in Mackinac County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
St. James (Beaver Island) has the strongest returns in the county, scoring 82 with an 18.75% gross yield and about $41,000 in average annual revenue.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Mackinac County?
Average gross yield across Mackinac County's three tracked markets is about 20.02%, ranging from 18.75% to 21.4% depending on the market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Mackinac County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality in Mackinac County — 1 of the 3 markets we track currently requires a permit, so owners should confirm local rules before listing.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Mackinac County?
July is most commonly the peak month across the markets we track in Mackinac County, while February is the trough, with peak-month revenue running about 2.89x trough-month revenue.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Mackinac County?
Management fees depend on the property and level of service provided. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started for a specific quote for your property in Mackinac County.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Mackinac County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Mackinac County — offering Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and full-service operations for owners in markets like St. James (Beaver Island) and Moran Township.
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