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Michigan Vacation Rental Management

Best Vacation Rental Markets in Ottawa County

ROAM Rollup Score

84
Strong

Strong

Ottawa County · 6 scored cities

Poor Challenging Solid Strong Exceptional

Listings-weighted average of 6 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.

Total Listings 462 across 6 cities
Avg Nightly Rate $337 market average
Avg Occupancy 45.6% market average
Avg Annual Revenue $54.8K per property

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City markets in Ottawa County

Why Ottawa County Is a Top Michigan STR Market

We track 6 short-term rental markets across Ottawa County, with market scores ranging from 80 to 90 and gross yields spanning 12.17% to 15.12%. Across those markets, 462 active listings are currently operating. The strongest performer by score is Port Sheldon Township, which scores 90 with a 12.17% gross yield and average annual revenue near $47,000. Two more markets in the county worth a look are Park Township and Grand Haven.

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 $52,000, while the top quartile of listings reaches about $65,000.

Regulations vary by municipality here: 4 of 5 tracked markets currently require a permit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ottawa County Vacation Rentals

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

ROAM tracks 6 short-term rental markets across Ottawa County, with a combined 462 active listings.

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

Port Sheldon Township leads Ottawa County with a market score of 90, a 12.17% gross yield, and average annual revenue near $47,000.

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

Gross yield across Ottawa County's tracked markets averages 13.33%, ranging from 12.17% to 15.12% depending on the market.

Do short-term rental regulations vary across Ottawa County?

Yes. Regulations vary by municipality across Ottawa County — 4 of the 5 tracked markets with permit data currently require a permit, and requirements differ market to market.

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

July is most commonly the peak month across the markets we track in Ottawa County, with February the slowest; peak-month revenue runs about 3.53x trough-month revenue across those markets.

How much does vacation rental management cost across Ottawa County?

ROAM's management fee is structured around the services provided rather than a flat rate, so cost depends on the property and level of service. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started to get a quote for your Ottawa County property.

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

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Ottawa County — providing full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, and multi-channel distribution for owners in markets like Park Township and Grand Haven.

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