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Best Vacation Rental Management in Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan

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$292

Avg. Nightly Rate

44%

Occupancy Rate

25

Active Listings

$45,371

Avg. Annual Revenue

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Is Pleasant Plains Township a good vacation rental investment?

ROAM Market Score

89
Strong

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Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan

Poor Challenging Solid Strong Exceptional
Yield
100
Occupancy
54
Regulations
100
Density
98
Seasonality
85
Population
100
100

Gross Yield

Income / Average Home Value

21.9%

ROAM: Pleasant Plains Township: 21.9% Michigan: 6.1% National: 5.4%

Scale 0–15% · Based on $192K avg home

100

Population

Drive Time Reach

11.9M
1 hr: 677K 2 hr: 4.4M 3 hr: 11.9M

Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark

54

Occupancy Rate

Booked Nights / Available Nights

58%
National
54%
Michigan
44%
Pleasant Plains Township
ROAM

ROAM portfolio vs market comparison pending

100

Regulatory

Compliance & Permit Status

Exceptional

Regulatory environment at a glance.

98

Density

Local, County & Regional Listings

Pleasant Plains Township
2,433
Osceola
3,469
Osceola Township
3,469
Colfax Township
1,284
Morton Township
2,067
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

$291 $218 $145 $73 $0
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Market median Market IQR (25th–75th %ile)
85

Seasonal Demand

Monthly Revenue Distribution

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Peak Shoulder Off-peak Mean

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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing

Market
$45.4K
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Projected uplift vs. market average

Occupancy advantage over market average

Higher RevPAR vs. market average

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

Pleasant Plains Township has 25 active short-term rental listings, but the catchment reaches far beyond the town: about 677,000 people within an hour, 4.4 million within two, and 11.9 million within three, with Grand Rapids as the nearest metro. The market scores 89 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 21.93%, 15.8 points above Michigan's state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $192,000.

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 $42,000 a year, the top quartile at about $55,000, and the top tenth at about $73,600. ROAM runs dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations across the properties it manages.

The township carries no STR-specific ordinance — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and Osceola County has no countywide STR ordinance. A state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.

For full-service vacation rental management in Pleasant Plains Township, see Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve, check the Osceola County hub, or start with a revenue assessment.

Best Times to Rent Your Pleasant Plains Township Vacation Property

Revenue peaks in July and falls to its low point in April, with July revenue running about 2.8 times April's — a wide gap between the strongest and weakest months of the year. Shoulder months around that swing call for their own pricing approach, not the same numbers used in peak summer or the April trough. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing across the calendar to track that curve, from the April low through the July high and back down again.

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

Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains 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: Osceola County has no countywide STR ordinance. Evart and surrounding townships are unregulated for STR-specific purposes.

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What Types of Properties Perform Best in Pleasant Plains Township?

By bedroom count, revenue and nightly rates climb steadily with size in this market. Studios average about $23,400 a year at a $139 nightly rate; two-bedrooms average about $31,200 at $191 a night; four-bedrooms reach about $53,100 at $351 a night; and five-bedroom properties top the range at about $74,500 a year with a $498 average nightly rate. Occupancy moves the other direction: studios run 47.8% occupancy, five-bedrooms 41.7% — larger properties earn more per booking but fill a little less often. ROAM's services cover pricing and operations across every bedroom size in this range.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

Studio

$23,442/yr

$139/night

1BR

$25,320/yr

$154/night

2BR

$31,185/yr

$191/night

3BR

$45,371/yr

$292/night

4BR

$53,086/yr

$351/night

5BR

$74,451/yr

$498/night

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Plains Township Vacation Rentals

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

No. Pleasant Plains Township has no permit requirement for short-term rentals — permit type is listed as none, and the township's regulatory status is friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes still apply, and a state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.

How much can a vacation rental make in Pleasant Plains Township?

The average listing earns about $42,000 a year, with the median at about $40,100. The top quartile reaches about $55,000, and the top tenth of listings brings in about $73,600.

What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Pleasant Plains Township?

Market-wide occupancy averages 43.5%, which sits 10.5 points below the Michigan state figure.

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

There's no single blended nightly rate in the data — rates vary by size, from about $139 for a studio up to about $498 for a five-bedroom home, with two-bedroom and three-bedroom properties averaging $191 and $292 a night.

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

The market scores 89, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 21.93% — well above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $192,000.

What are the short-term rental regulations in Pleasant Plains Township?

Pleasant Plains Township's regulatory status is friendly. There's no STR-specific ordinance — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the governing body is Township Zoning/Planning — and no permit is required. Osceola County has no countywide STR ordinance either, and a state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.

What's peak season for vacation rentals in Pleasant Plains Township?

July is the peak month for revenue, and April is the low point — July revenue runs about 2.8 times April's.

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

Five-bedroom properties post the highest average revenue in the data, about $74,500 a year at a $498 nightly rate, though their occupancy (41.7%) runs lower than smaller sizes. Four-bedroom homes average about $53,100 a year.

What gross yield can a rental property earn in Pleasant Plains Township?

Gross yield here runs 21.93%, about 15.8 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.

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

Revenue varies by two independent measures here. By bedroom count, average revenue ranges from about $23,400 for a studio to about $74,500 for a five-bedroom property. Separately, market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — sit at about $42,000, while the top quartile reaches about $55,000 and the top tenth about $73,600.

How much does vacation rental management cost in Pleasant Plains Township?

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

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Pleasant Plains Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.

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

The average Pleasant Plains Township vacation rental earns approximately $45,371 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 Pleasant Plains Township?

Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains 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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