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Michigan Vacation Rental Management

Best Vacation Rental Markets in Manistee County

ROAM Rollup Score

84
Strong

Strong

Manistee County · 7 scored cities

Poor Challenging Solid Strong Exceptional

Listings-weighted average of 7 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.

Total Listings 335 across 7 cities
Avg Nightly Rate $277 market average
Avg Occupancy 44.2% market average
Avg Annual Revenue $43.9K per property

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City markets in Manistee County

Why Manistee County Is a Top Michigan STR Market

We track 7 short-term rental markets across Manistee County, with market scores ranging from 78 to 90 and gross yields spanning 13.6% to 18.01% across 335 active listings. Wellston leads the county, scoring 90 with a 13.6% gross yield and about $35,000 in average annual revenue.

Those figures are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. County-wide, average annual revenue runs about $42,000, while the top quartile of listings averages about $55,000. Manistee Township and Bear Lake are two more markets worth a look here.

Two of the 7 tracked markets currently require a permit — regulations vary by municipality here, so confirm local rules before listing. ROAM brings professional pricing, multi-channel distribution, and hands-on local operations to owners throughout the county, alongside full-service vacation rental management across Manistee County and Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started to see what your property could earn.

Frequently Asked Questions About Manistee County Vacation Rentals

How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Manistee County?

ROAM tracks 7 short-term rental markets across Manistee County, with market scores ranging from 78 to 90.

Which market in Manistee County has the strongest short-term rental returns?

Wellston has the strongest returns we track in Manistee County, scoring 90 with a 13.6% gross yield and about $35,000 in average annual revenue.

What's the average short-term rental yield across Manistee County?

Average gross yield across the markets we track in Manistee County is about 16.47%, with individual markets ranging from 13.6% up to 18.01%.

Do short-term rental regulations vary across Manistee County?

Yes. Regulations vary by municipality in Manistee County — 2 of the 7 markets we track currently require a permit, so it's worth confirming local rules before listing a property.

When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Manistee County?

Across the markets we track in Manistee County, July is most commonly the peak month and April is the trough, with peak-month revenue running about 3x trough-month revenue.

How much does vacation rental management cost across Manistee County?

Fees are structured around the scope of services provided rather than a flat rate, and vary by property and market. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started for a quote tailored to your property in Manistee County.

Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Manistee County, Michigan?

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Manistee County — providing full-service Airbnb management with professional pricing, multi-channel distribution, and hands-on local operations for owners in markets like Wellston and Bear Lake.

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