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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Mancelona 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% | 58 | 11.60 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 93 | 13.95 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 85 | 8.50 |
| Population | 10% | 93 | 9.30 |
| Mancelona Township Total | 88 | ||
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
12.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $345K 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
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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 Mancelona Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Mancelona Township lists 20 active short-term rentals, but its draw stretches well beyond the township line: about 393,000 people live within an hour, 1.4 million within two hours, and 5.6 million within three, with Saginaw as the nearest metro. ROAM's market score here is 88, a strong tier, alongside a gross yield of 12.62% — 6.5 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. 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 $43,530 a year, the top quartile at about $57,873, and the top tenth at about $77,636. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations across the properties it manages. The township requires no permit for short-term rentals, oversight sits with Township Zoning/Planning, and the regulatory status is friendly; state law requires a 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days. See the Antrim County hub. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Mancelona Township, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Mancelona Township Vacation Property
Mancelona Township's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and bottoms out in April, with July revenue running about 2.87 times April's — a wide seasonal swing across the calendar year. That gap puts real weight on how owners price the months between the April trough and the July peak, not just the peak month itself. Shoulder-season pricing decisions matter as much as peak-month pricing when the swing is this size. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Antrim County hub, Banks Township, Bellaire, Central Lake, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Mancelona Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Township Zoning/Planning
No STR-specific ordinance found for Mancelona Township as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Antrim County has no countywide STR ordinance. Seven townships have no zoning at all (Chestonia, Custer, Echo, Jordan, Mancelona Twp, Star, Warner). Elk Rapids and Torch Lake Twp are restrictive; others range from friendly to moderate.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Mancelona Township?
In Mancelona Township, revenue climbs steadily with bedroom count: a studio averages about $24,150 a year at roughly $142 ADR and 49.39% occupancy, a 3-bedroom about $46,561 at $285 ADR and 46.65% occupancy, and a 5-bedroom about $78,462 at $502 ADR and 43.99% occupancy — the smallest and largest ends of the size range. Occupancy drifts down slightly as size increases even as ADR and total revenue rise sharply. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,152/yr
$142/night
1BR
$26,014/yr
$155/night
2BR
$30,744/yr
$183/night
3BR
$46,561/yr
$285/night
4BR
$55,251/yr
$343/night
5BR
$78,462/yr
$502/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Mancelona Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Mancelona Township, Michigan?
No. Mancelona Township does not require a short-term rental permit; the permit type on file is listed as none, and oversight falls to Township Zoning/Planning. The township's regulatory status is friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in Mancelona Township?
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 $43,530 a year, the top quartile at about $57,873, and the top tenth at about $77,636.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Mancelona Township?
The average occupancy rate in Mancelona Township is 46.65%, which is 7.4 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Mancelona Township?
Nightly rates in Mancelona Township vary by property size: studios average about $142 a night, while 5-bedroom properties average about $502, with the sizes in between falling in that range.
Is Mancelona Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Mancelona Township scores 88, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 12.62% — 6.5 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Mancelona Township?
Mancelona Township has no short-term rental-specific ordinance as of April 22, 2026; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. State law requires a 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days. Oversight falls to Township Zoning/Planning, and the township's regulatory status is friendly.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Mancelona Township?
Peak season in Mancelona Township is July; the slowest month is April. July revenue runs about 2.87 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Mancelona Township?
The 5-bedroom category performs best by revenue, averaging about $78,462 a year at an ADR of about $502, though its occupancy of 43.99% is the lowest across sizes — smaller properties post higher occupancy but lower total revenue.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Mancelona Township?
Gross yield in Mancelona Township runs 12.62%, compared to the Michigan state yield of 6.1% — a difference of 6.5 points.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Mancelona Township?
Property size is a major source of variance: revenue climbs from about $24,152 a year for studios to about $78,462 for 5-bedrooms, with ADR rising alongside bedroom count even as occupancy drifts slightly lower for larger properties.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Mancelona Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Mancelona 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 Mancelona Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Mancelona Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Mancelona Township property on Airbnb?
The average Mancelona Township vacation rental earns approximately $46,561 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 Mancelona Township?
Mancelona Township 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 Mancelona 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 Mancelona 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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