# Manistee Township

Short-term & vacation rental property management in Manistee Township, Michigan.

## Market snapshot

- Active short-term rental listings: 29
- Average daily rate: $281
- Occupancy: 45%
- Annual revenue potential: $43,989
- Gross yield: 16.82%
- Median home value: $255,974
- Nearest metro: Grand Rapids
- People within 1 hour: 0.5 million

_Figures are market-level estimates for short-term rentals in this area, not the performance of any single property._

## ROAM Market Score

- ROAM Market Score: 90
- Investment tier: exceptional

## Why this market

Manistee Township carries 29 active listings, set against a catchment of about 500,000 people within an hour, 2.3 million within two hours, and roughly 11.5 million within three — a reach that includes Grand Rapids, the nearest metro. The market scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 16.82%, well above Michigan's statewide 6.1% yield, a gap of 10.7 points. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $256,000.

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 $43,000. The top quartile reaches about $56,000, and the top tenth about $76,000. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every managed property.

Manistee Township is regulation-friendly: no permit is currently required, and the township has no STR-specific ordinance beyond general zoning and nuisance codes; Michigan's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies statewide. See the [Manistee County](https://roammgmt.com/markets/manistee-county/) hub or neighboring [Onekama Township](https://roammgmt.com/markets/onekama-township/) for area context.

ROAM offers [full-service vacation rental management in Manistee Township](https://roammgmt.com/services/) as [Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve](https://roammgmt.com/vacation-rental-manager-alternatives/) — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/).

## Seasonality

Manistee Township's short-term rental revenue is highly seasonal: July is the peak month for revenue and February the trough, with July revenue running about 2.5 times what the property earns in February. That's a pronounced swing across the calendar year. Owners setting nightly rates for the shoulder months — the stretch between the summer peak and the winter trough — can use that 2.5x revenue ratio as a guide for how sharply revenue swings across the year. ROAM's [approach](https://roammgmt.com/approach/) applies season-aware, demand-based pricing across the calendar for every managed listing.

## Short-term rental regulations & permits

- Regulation status: friendly
- Permit required: No
- Permit type: none
- Owner-occupancy required: No
- Governing body: Township Zoning/Planning
- Summary: No STR-specific ordinance found for Manistee 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: Manistee County has no countywide STR ordinance. The City of Manistee adopted one of Michigan's newest and most detailed STR ordinances in July 2025 (165-cap, lottery, $1M CPI-indexed insurance). Filer Twp charges $500/yr. Onekama Twp has a 2023 ordinance.

## What performs best here

Revenue in Manistee Township climbs steadily with bedroom count: studios average about $23,000 a year, two-bedrooms about $30,200, and five-bedroom properties top the range at about $82,300, with an average nightly rate near $540. Occupancy runs slightly lower at the larger end: about 47% for studios, about 45% for three-bedrooms, and about 43% for five-bedrooms. Three-bedroom properties average about $44,000 a year. ROAM's [services](https://roammgmt.com/services/) team sets and adjusts pricing by property size and season for every managed listing.

## Revenue by bedroom count

| Bedrooms | Annual revenue | ADR | Occupancy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 | $22,949 | $142 | 47% |
| 1 | $24,127 | $153 | 46% |
| 2 | $30,215 | $191 | 46% |
| 3 | $43,989 | $281 | 45% |
| 4 | $54,756 | $354 | 44% |
| 5 | $82,347 | $540 | 43% |

## Full-service vacation rental management here

- Revenue optimization — dynamic pricing, listing optimization, and multi-platform distribution.
- Local operations — professional cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 guest support.
- Owner transparency — real-time reporting through your OwnerRez portal.
- Compliance handled — permits, tax remittance, insurance, and regulation monitoring.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Manistee Township, Michigan?

No permit is currently required for short-term rentals in Manistee Township. General zoning and nuisance codes apply, and Michigan's statewide 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. Regulation status here is classified as friendly, last verified April 2026.

### How much can a vacation rental make in Manistee Township?

Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put annual revenue in Manistee Township at about $43,000. The top quartile of listings earns about $56,000 a year, and the top tenth about $76,000.

### What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Manistee Township?

Average occupancy across listings in Manistee Township is about 45%, which is about 8.9 points below the Michigan state average.

### What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Manistee Township?

Nightly rates in Manistee Township vary by property size, from about $142 for studios to about $540 for five-bedroom homes. A three-bedroom property averages about $280 a night.

### Is Manistee Township a good market for short-term rental investment?

Manistee Township has a market score of 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 16.82%, compared with a 6.1% statewide Michigan yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $256,000, and the average listing earns about $43,000 a year, with the top quartile reaching about $56,000.

### What are the short-term rental regulations in Manistee Township?

Manistee Township has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is currently required. Michigan's statewide 6% use tax on stays under 30 days applies. Regulation status is classified as friendly, last verified April 2026.

### What's peak season for vacation rentals in Manistee Township?

July is the peak month for revenue in Manistee Township, and February is the trough. July revenue runs about 2.5 times February's.

### What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Manistee Township?

Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Manistee Township, averaging about $82,300 a year at roughly 43% occupancy and a nightly rate near $540. Revenue rises steadily by size, from about $23,000 for studios up to about $44,000 for three-bedrooms.

### What gross yield can a rental property earn in Manistee Township?

Manistee Township's gross yield is 16.82%, compared with a 6.1% statewide Michigan yield — a gap of 10.7 points.

### Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Manistee Township?

Revenue varies by property size: Manistee Township listings range from about $23,000 a year for studios to about $82,300 for five-bedroom homes. Separately, revenue varies market-wide — 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 $43,000, the top quartile at about $56,000, and the top tenth at about $76,000. These are two independent breakdowns: one by property size, one across the whole market.

### How much does vacation rental management cost in Manistee Township?

ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Manistee 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 Manistee Township, Michigan?

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Manistee Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional on-the-ground operations for owners in the area.

## How to get started with ROAM

Tell us about your property and market and we'll assess its income potential with real Michigan market data, then onboard your listing with professional setup, multi-channel optimization, and data-driven dynamic pricing. Day to day we handle guest communication, property care, turnovers, and compliance, with transparent financial reporting — all backed by our $5,000 performance guarantee. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven, full-service alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start at https://roammgmt.com/get-started/ or contact hello@roammgmt.com · +1-616-319-3545.

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