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Best Vacation Rental Management in Markey Township, Michigan

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$277

Avg. Nightly Rate

45%

Occupancy Rate

37

Active Listings

$43,158

Avg. Annual Revenue

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Is Markey Township a good vacation rental investment?

ROAM Market Score

89
Strong

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Markey Township, Michigan

Poor Challenging Solid Strong Exceptional
Yield
100
Occupancy
56
Regulations
100
Density
97
Seasonality
84
Population
100
100

Gross Yield

Income / Average Home Value

23.0%

ROAM: — Markey Township: 23.0% Michigan: 6.1% National: 5.4%

Scale 0–15% · Based on $187K avg home

100

Population

Drive Time Reach

9.5M
1 hr: 631K 2 hr: 2.9M 3 hr: 9.5M

Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark

56

Occupancy Rate

Booked Nights / Available Nights

58%
National
54%
Michigan
45%
Markey Township
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100

Regulatory

Compliance & Permit Status

Exceptional

Regulatory environment at a glance.

97

Density

Local, County & Regional Listings

Markey Township
3,617
Gerrish Township
3,673
Prudenville (Houghton Lake)
3,184
Houghton Lake
3,669
Denton Township
3,136
Local city Rest of County Rest of 1 hr drive

Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest

Revenue Trend

12-Month Performance

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J F M A M J J A S O N D
Market median Market IQR (25th–75th %ile)
84

Seasonal Demand

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What ROAM Can Do In Markey Township

Your Projected Uplift

Projected Annual Revenue per Listing

Market
$43.2K
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Projected uplift vs. market average

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Occupancy advantage over market average

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Why Markey Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets

Markey Township scores 89 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.95% against the Michigan state yield of 6.1%, and a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $186,500. There are 37 active listings locally, but the catchment reaches much further: roughly 630,000 people within an hour, 2.9 million within two hours, and 9.5 million within three, with Saginaw as the nearest metro.

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 $42,800 a year, the top quartile at about $54,600, and the top tenth at about $73,500. ROAM runs dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional day-to-day operations on the properties it manages.

Markey Township has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, under Township Zoning/Planning.

ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Markey Township and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. See the Roscommon County hub for neighboring markets, or start with a revenue assessment.

Best Times to Rent Your Markey Township Vacation Property

Markey Township's revenue swings sharply across the year. July, the month of highest revenue, brings in about 2.93 times what April, the trough month, generates — nearly a threefold gap between the strongest and weakest month. That's a wide curve, and it means shoulder-season months like April call for their own pricing approach rather than mirroring what peak-season listings charge. ROAM's pricing approach adjusts pricing month to month to match that curve instead of treating the calendar as one season.

Explore the region: see the Roscommon County hub, Denton Township, Gerrish Township, Houghton Lake, and the wider Central Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.

Markey 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 Markey 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: Roscommon County has no countywide STR ordinance. Gerrish Twp adopted Ord. 50 in Feb 2026 with an MSU-study-based cap. Lake Twp (Houghton Lake) bans STRs in residential. Denton Twp is unregulated.

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What Types of Properties Perform Best in Markey Township?

Revenue in Markey Township climbs steadily with size: studios average about $24,200 a year, one-bedrooms about $26,800, two-bedrooms about $31,700, three-bedrooms about $43,200, four-bedrooms about $52,600, and five-bedrooms top the range at about $78,300. Nightly rates follow the same pattern, from $148.52 for a studio to $516.05 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy runs the other direction, from 48.03% for studios to 43.09% for five-bedrooms — larger units rent fewer nights at much higher rates. ROAM's full-service management covers listings across that entire size range.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

Studio

$24,198/yr

$149/night

1BR

$26,795/yr

$169/night

2BR

$31,747/yr

$200/night

3BR

$43,158/yr

$277/night

4BR

$52,619/yr

$342/night

5BR

$78,305/yr

$516/night

Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Markey Township

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Compliance Handled

Permits, tax remittance, insurance verification, and local regulation monitoring managed for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Markey Township Vacation Rentals

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

No permit is required in Markey Township — permit type is listed as none, and the market's regulation status is friendly as of 2026-04-22. There's no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state requires a 6% use tax on stays under 30 days. The governing body is Township Zoning/Planning.

How much can a vacation rental make in Markey Township?

Market-wide, the average listing earns about $42,800 a year, with the median at about $39,700. The top quartile earns about $54,600, and the top tenth about $73,500.

What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Markey Township?

Occupancy in Markey Township averages 45.03% market-wide, about 9 points below the Michigan average.

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

Nightly rates vary by size, from about $148.52 for a studio to about $516.05 for a five-bedroom, based on Markey Township's per-bedroom averages.

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

Markey Township scores 89 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.95%, about 16.9 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $186,500, and the market carries 37 active listings today.

What are the short-term rental regulations in Markey Township?

Markey Township has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state requires a 6% use tax on stays under 30 days. Roscommon County has no countywide STR ordinance. Nearby, Gerrish Township adopted its own ordinance (Ord. 50) in February 2026 with an MSU-study-based cap, Lake Township (Houghton Lake) bans STRs in residential zones, and Denton Township is unregulated — each township sets its own rules independently.

What's peak season for vacation rentals in Markey Township?

July is the month of highest revenue in Markey Township, and April is the trough month. July revenue runs about 2.93 times April's.

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

By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in Markey Township, averaging about $78,300 a year with a nightly rate of $516.05, even though their occupancy (43.09%) is the lowest of any size. Studios post the highest occupancy at 48.03%, but far lower revenue, about $24,200 a year.

What gross yield can a rental property earn in Markey Township?

Markey Township's gross yield is 22.95%, about 16.9 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. That's measured against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $186,500.

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

Revenue varies by property size: Markey Township's per-bedroom averages range from about $24,200 for a studio to about $78,300 for a five-bedroom. Separately, market-wide performance spreads out too — the average listing earns about $42,800 a year, the top quartile about $54,600, and the top tenth about $73,500. That market-wide average is drawn from 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 Markey Township?

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

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Markey Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional day-to-day operations for owners who want more than self-management.

How much can I make renting my Markey Township property on Airbnb?

The average Markey Township vacation rental earns approximately $43,158 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 Markey Township?

Markey 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 Markey 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 Markey 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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