Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Roscommon County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Roscommon County · 6 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 6 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Roscommon County
Prudenville (Houghton Lake)
- Listings
- 77
- ADR
- $308
- Revenue
- $48.1K
Gerrish Township
- Listings
- 64
- ADR
- $346
- Revenue
- $56.8K
Houghton Lake
- Listings
- 44
- ADR
- $295
- Revenue
- $44.7K
Markey Township
- Listings
- 37
- ADR
- $277
- Revenue
- $43.2K
Denton Township
- Listings
- 31
- ADR
- $310
- Revenue
- $48.8K
St. Helen
- Listings
- 30
- ADR
- $246
- Revenue
- $35.9K
Why Roscommon County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track 6 short-term rental markets across Roscommon County, with market scores ranging from 80 to 89 and gross yields spanning 18.81% to 29.95%. Across these markets, 283 active listings are currently operating. The strongest performer is Prudenville (Houghton Lake), which scores 89 with a 24.17% gross yield and about $45,000 in average annual revenue. Two more markets worth a look: Markey Township and Denton Township.
Revenue figures here are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. The average listing across these markets brings in about $45,000 a year, while the top quartile reaches about $57,000.
Regulations vary by municipality: 1 of the 6 tracked markets currently requires a permit, so check local rules before you buy or list.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Roscommon County and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — built to bring professional pricing and distribution to owners here. Get started today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roscommon County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Roscommon County?
ROAM tracks 6 short-term rental markets across Roscommon County, with 283 active listings currently operating across them.
Which market in Roscommon County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Prudenville (Houghton Lake) has the strongest returns we track in Roscommon County, with a market score of 89, a 24.17% gross yield, and about $45,000 in average annual revenue.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Roscommon County?
Average gross yield across the 6 markets we track in Roscommon County is about 23.91%, ranging from 18.81% to 29.95% depending on the market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Roscommon County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality — 1 of the 6 markets we track in Roscommon County currently requires a permit, so rules depend on where in the county a property is located.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Roscommon County?
July is most commonly the peak month across the markets we track in Roscommon County, while April is the trough — peak-month revenue runs about 3.05x trough-month revenue across those markets.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Roscommon County?
Management fees depend on the property and the services selected rather than a flat rate. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started to get a specific quote for a property in Roscommon County.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Roscommon County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Roscommon County — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, and multi-channel distribution for owners in markets like Prudenville (Houghton Lake) and Markey Township.
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