Boyne City, Michigan Short-Term Rental Market
Licensed STRs in the Northern Michigan lakes region averaged $355 ADR, 42.9% occupancy and $4,307 revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Boyne City, Michigan is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Michigan North Coastal market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Michigan North Coastal market area is $4,307. average daily rate in the Michigan North Coastal market area is $355. the top operator in the Michigan North Coastal market area is Northern Michigan Escapes with 198 listings. market score is 70/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Michigan North Coastal regional market, which includes Boyne City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Boyne City.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers the Northern Michigan lakes region STR market, the area around Boyne City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Indian River and Alden, which share one published performance series. Every performance figure below describes that region rather than Boyne City alone. In September 2026 short-term rentals in the region averaged an ADR of $355, occupancy of 42.9% and average monthly revenue of $4,307 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 13.2%, ADR is up 10.8% and revenue is up 19.2%. Entire-place listings averaged a $359 ADR, and revenue per available night works out to about $152. Boyne City sits on the eastern shore of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan’s third-largest inland lake at 17,000 acres, and has a resident population of 3,821. Demand draws on boating, kayaking and fishing in summer, skiing at Boyne Mountain Resort six miles away in winter, the National Morel Mushroom Festival in May and the Boyne Thunder Poker Run in July. Listing counts, bedroom mix, booking channel mix and listing type are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boyne City, so this profile omits them. Calendar 2026 through September is running at 46.4% occupancy, a $358 ADR and $4,485 in monthly revenue, against 44.2%, $322 and $3,790 for full year 2025. Occupancy has stayed between 38.7% and 50.5% every year since 2017, so growth has come mainly from price: ADR has risen from $226 in 2017 to $358 in 2026 year to date. Operators should read the September 2026 figures as a shoulder-season reading, since the seasonal profile shows summer months performing far above it.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 43% |
| Mar | 25% |
| Apr | 28% |
| May | 45% |
| Jun | 59% |
| Jul | 75% |
| Aug | 66% |
| Sep | 41% |
| Oct | 39% |
| Nov | 24% |
| Dec | 46% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Michigan North Coastal market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Michigan North Coastal market as a whole, which includes Boyne City, so these counts are not Boyne City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Michigan Escapes | 198 | 9,917 | ★ 4.69 |
| 2 | Evolve | 136 | 6,096 | ★ 4.71 |
| 3 | Graham Management | 73 | 1,277 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | Pure Vacation Management | 61 | 339 | ★ 4.73 |
| 5 | Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan | 45 | 2,209 | ★ 4.89 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.2% |
| vrbo | 17.7% |
| both | 53.1% |
Home Value Trends (Boyne City)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Boyne City, but a city-issued Short-Term Rental License is required before operating, under Chapter 15 of the Boyne City Code of Ordinances, adopted December 13, 2022. The license is renewed annually. There are two categories: a Short-Term Rental Personal Unit license for owner-occupied properties where an accessory dwelling unit is rented short-term, and a Short-Term Rental Business Unit license for non-owner-occupied properties. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies to Business Units, and no maximum number of rental nights per year is confirmed. The ordinance allows the City Commission to set a cap on Business Units in residential zones, but no cap number was adopted at passage in December 2022. Personal Units are excluded from any cap calculation. The permit fee is not confirmed in public sources, so investors should call Boyne City Planning and Zoning at (231) 582-6597. Michigan’s 6% use tax applies to stays of 30 nights or fewer. Charlevoix County may impose an additional excise tax, and the rate should be verified with the county treasurer. Enforcement is rated moderate: a first violation draws a written warning, and a second violation in the same calendar year brings a municipal fine set by the City Commission. The city held a community forum on STR rules on May 21, 2026, so monitor commission agendas for a possible cap or rule change.
Market Comparison
The Northern Michigan lakes region STR market shows a strongly seasonal profile. Year over year, occupancy is up 13.2%, ADR is up 10.8% and revenue is up 19.2%. Investors comparing this region with year-round destinations should expect a shorter, stronger season and plan for low-demand months. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and the leading operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boyne City, so this profile omits them.
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