Boyne Falls, Michigan Short-Term Rental Market
Northern Michigan resort region STR averaged $355 ADR, 42.9% occupancy and $4,307 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Boyne Falls, 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 Falls. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Boyne Falls.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers the Northern Michigan resort region around Boyne Falls, which shares one short-term rental data series with East Jordan, Central Lake, Bellaire, and Alanson. Every performance figure below describes the Northern Michigan resort region STR market, not Boyne Falls alone.
In September 2026 the region’s STR market averaged an ADR of $355 at 42.9% occupancy, producing average monthly revenue of $4,307 per listing. Entire-home listings averaged $359 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 13.2%, ADR is up 10.8%, and revenue is up 19.2%. September is normally a shoulder month here: the long-run September average is 40.8% occupancy at $278 ADR, so this September ran well above the usual pattern.
The longer record shows steady growth. Annual ADR rose from $226 in 2017 to $322 in 2025, and average monthly revenue moved from $2,266 to $3,790 over the same span. Through nine months of 2026, occupancy averages 46.4%, ADR averages $358, and monthly revenue averages $4,485, all above the 2025 full-year figures of 44.2%, $322, and $3,790.
Demand is tied to the resort economy of the Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs corridor. Visitors come for Lake Michigan access, summer boating and cycling, skiing at Nub’s Nob and Boyne Mountain, and leaf viewing in mid-to-late October. Emmet County captures 16% of overnight accommodation stays across the 12-county Northwest Michigan region, which recorded 14.2 million visitors in 2023.
Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boyne Falls, so this profile omits them. The typical home value is $383,622, and 20 homes were listed for sale in the snapshot dated August 31, 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 43% |
| Mar | 25% |
| Apr | 28% |
| May | 45% |
| Jun | 60% |
| 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 Falls, so these counts are not Boyne Falls-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Michigan Escapes | 198 | 9,939 | ★ 4.69 |
| 2 | Evolve | 138 | 6,120 | ★ 4.71 |
| 3 | Graham Management | 73 | 1,279 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | Pure Vacation Management | 61 | 339 | ★ 4.73 |
| 5 | Vacasa | 48 | 925 | ★ 4.27 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Boyne Falls?
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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 Falls)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
The rules covering this region depend on the jurisdiction where a property sits. Short-term rentals are permitted in the area (str_permitted is true) and a permit is required, with the exact requirement varying by city and township. Confirm the rules for the specific parcel with the local municipality before buying.
The corridor profile shows sharply different frameworks. The City of Petoskey restricts new STRs to commercial and business districts and caps licenses at 40, with an annual license fee of $350. The City of Charlevoix allows STRs in residential zones up to an 80-unit cap for business rentals, with annual registration at $300. The City of Harbor Springs caps licenses at 63 and requires both an STR license and a general business license. Charlevoix Township requires an annual per-bedroom license at $150 per bedroom. In unincorporated Emmet County townships, each township administers its own zoning.
The permit renewal period is annual, and the lodging occupancy tax rate is 6%. No annual night cap is published, and the profile lists no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Recent changes: Petoskey lifted its moratorium in January 2024 and set the 40-license cap. Harbor Springs adopted Ordinance No. 439 in May 2024. Charlevoix adopted Ordinance No. 860 in August 2025 to update waitlist procedures. The Michigan Legislature had considered, but not passed, bills allowing a local 3% accommodations tax add-on as of May 2026. This summary is informational and not legal advice.
Market Comparison
The Northern Michigan resort region shows a rate-driven profile. September 2026 occupancy was 42.9% at a $355 ADR.
This is a rate-driven market rather than a volume-driven one. Revenue per listing reaches $4,307 a month on 42.9% occupancy, because each booked night earns far more. Occupancy climbs sharply in peak season, with July at 75.4% and August at 66.2%, while November falls to 23.9%.
The local trend is strong. Occupancy is up 13.2% year over year, ADR is up 10.8%, and revenue is up 19.2%. The 2026 year to date ADR of $358 compares with $226 in 2017.
The market’s composite scores add context: investability scores 98.1, revenue growth 89.6, regulation 72.6, rental demand 48.1, and seasonality 44.7, for a total score of 70.0. The weak seasonality and demand scores match the sharp summer concentration. Operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boyne Falls, so this profile omits them.
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