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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Suttons Bay Township, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 88 | 22.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 60 | 12.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 77 | 15.40 |
| Density | 15% | 91 | 13.65 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 84 | 8.40 |
| Population | 10% | 64 | 6.40 |
| Suttons Bay Township Total | 78 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
8.1%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $623K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
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Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Strong
Regulatory environment at a glance.
Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Why Suttons Bay Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Suttons Bay Township sits in Leelanau County, with 142 active listings locally and a wider catchment of about 324,000 people within an hour, 1.19 million within two hours, and 3.85 million within three — with Saginaw as the nearest metro. ROAM's market score here is 78, a strong tier, alongside a gross yield of 8.08%, about 2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $623,000.
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 $50,340. The top quartile earns about $60,890, and the top tenth about $80,930. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to properties it manages.
The township runs a permit system: registration required, a $200 annual fee, general zoning compliance, no hard numeric cap identified, and a regulation status rated moderate.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Suttons Bay Township — Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. See also Leelanau County. Start with a revenue assessment to see the numbers for your property.
Best Times to Rent Your Suttons Bay Township Vacation Property
Suttons Bay Township's peak month is July, and the trough is April; July revenue runs about 3.1 times April's, a wide swing concentrated in the summer months. Rates calibrated to the July peak will undercharge in the April shoulder, and rates calibrated to April will leave July revenue on the table. Shoulder-season pricing needs its own adjustment between those two points. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing across that curve throughout the year.
Explore the region: see the Leelanau County hub, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Cleveland Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Suttons Bay Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes ($200/yr)
- Permit Type
- Registration
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Zoning Admin
Permit system at $200/yr. No hard cap identified. Suttons Bay Township is in Leelanau County on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay. Unlike neighboring Elmwood Charter Twp (93-cap, closed) and Cleveland Twp (36-cap, lottery), Suttons Bay Twp has not adopted a hard numeric limit. General zoning compliance required. The township benefits from proximity to the Village of Suttons Bay which has its own 45-cap ordinance.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Suttons Bay Township?
By bedroom count, revenue climbs with size. Studios average about $24,670 a year at a $138 nightly rate and 51% occupancy; one-bedrooms average about $27,090 at $153 a night. Two-bedrooms average about $33,120. Three-bedrooms average about $51,030 at $295 a night, four-bedrooms about $64,060 at $377, and five-bedrooms lead at about $102,070 annually with a $610 nightly rate. Occupancy edges down as size increases, from about 51% for studios to about 47% for five-bedrooms — larger units earn more per year on higher rates despite booking slightly fewer nights. ROAM's full-service management prices each size across that range.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,666/yr
$138/night
1BR
$27,095/yr
$153/night
2BR
$33,122/yr
$186/night
3BR
$51,026/yr
$295/night
4BR
$64,062/yr
$377/night
5BR
$102,070/yr
$610/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Suttons Bay Township
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Suttons Bay Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Suttons Bay Township, Michigan?
Yes. Suttons Bay Township requires a permit — a registration system administered by the Zoning Admin, with a $200 annual fee. General zoning compliance is required, and no hard numeric cap has been identified for the township.
How much can a vacation rental make in Suttons Bay Township?
Market-wide, the average listing earns about $50,340 a year, with a median of about $44,890. The top quartile earns about $60,890, and the top tenth earns about $80,930.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Suttons Bay Township?
Occupancy in Suttons Bay Township averages 48.73%, about 5.3 points below the Michigan benchmark given in this data.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Suttons Bay Township?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $138 for studios up to about $610 for five-bedroom properties, with three-bedrooms averaging about $295 and four-bedrooms about $377.
Is Suttons Bay Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Suttons Bay Township scores 78 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 8.08%, about 2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $623,000.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Suttons Bay Township?
The township runs a permit system: registration is required, with a $200 annual fee and general zoning compliance. The regulation status is rated moderate, and no hard numeric cap on rentals has been identified for the township.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Suttons Bay Township?
Peak revenue month is July, and the trough is April, with July revenue running about 3.1 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Suttons Bay Township?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties lead at about $102,070, followed by four-bedrooms at about $64,060 and three-bedrooms at about $51,030. Occupancy runs slightly higher on smaller units, from about 51% for studios to about 47% for five-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Suttons Bay Township?
Gross yield in Suttons Bay Township runs 8.08%, about 2 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Suttons Bay Township?
Two separate breakdowns show the spread. By bedroom count, annual revenue ranges from about $24,670 for studios to about $102,070 for five-bedrooms. Market-wide, the average listing earns about $50,340, the top quartile about $60,890, and the top tenth about $80,930.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Suttons Bay Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Suttons Bay Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional on-the-ground operations.
How much can I make renting my Suttons Bay Township property on Airbnb?
The average Suttons Bay Township vacation rental earns approximately $51,026 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 Suttons Bay Township?
Yes, Suttons Bay Township requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $200. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay 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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