Big Platte Lake - Big Fun! Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $109,433
- Occupancy
- 41.8%
- Daily rate
- $1,099
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Benzonia Township brought in $35,141 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Bookings in Benzonia Township run ahead of the Michigan average, at prices about 9% higher. Listings averaged $354 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.9 times as much as in March, usually the slowest. With only 37 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 37 active listings, Benzonia Township is the 164th-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 12%.
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Gross bookings per Benzonia Township listing averaged $35,141 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Michigan average: $34,144), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Benzonia Township listing brings in $10,900 in July, its best month, and $1,840 in March, its slowest. November runs within 3% of March, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 50% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 5.9 times what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,961 | 42.0% | $349 | $132 | 95 days | 2.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,136 | 43.4% | $328 | $101 | 45 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,816 | 32.4% | $321 | $61 | 46 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,881 | 39.9% | $328 | $93 | 59 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,329 | 37.2% | $322 | $107 | 71 days | 3.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,174 | 33.1% | $325 | $78 | 55 days | 2.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,026 | 33.0% | $321 | $65 | 33 days | 3.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,003 | 32.9% | $328 | $67 | 52 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,795 | 39.6% | $370 | $122 | 52 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,040 | 53.5% | $402 | $201 | 76 days | 7.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $10,919 | 66.5% | $443 | $352 | 131 days | 6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,437 | 57.5% | $441 | $240 | 126 days | 4.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Benzonia Township home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Benzonia Township Airbnb took in $35,141 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,890 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $3,470 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,570 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,190 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,630 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $31,571 | $57,370 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Benzonia Township bookings | $3,570 | $6,480 |
| Gross bookings | $35,141 | $63,850 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Benzonia Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,850 | −$8,820 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,570 | −$6,480 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,760 | −$3,190 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$700 | −$1,280 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,050 | −$1,920 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$350 | −$350 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$180 | −$180 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$12,460 | −$22,220 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $22,681about $1,890 a month | $41,630about $3,470 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Benzonia Township's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Benzonia Township home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,320 a month, against $2,930 for the average one.
Occupancy
Benzonia Township listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Michigan average (40%) and 2 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 33% in March to 71% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Benzonia Township, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Benzonia Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $354 over the past year, about 9% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $430 and bottom out in March and November at about $305.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 41% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Benzonia Township it averaged $185 over the past year, from about $59 in a typical March to about $353 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 5.9 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $185 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 37 active listings, the monthly pattern in Benzonia Township is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in Benzonia Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,700 |
| February | $2,180 |
| March | $1,840 |
| April | $2,070 |
| May | $3,260 |
| June | $5,920 |
| July | $10,900 |
| August | $7,410 |
| September | $4,260 |
| October | $2,900 |
| November | $1,880 |
| December | $2,850 |
Guests book Benzonia Township stays 90 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 125 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 36 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 90 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 37 active listings in Benzonia Township display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Benzonia Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Benzonia Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Crystal Lake, Benzonia and Elberta. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Beautiful glacial lake known for its clear waters and recreational activities. Attracts families and nature lovers looking for a serene getaway with opportunities for boating and fishing. | Crystal Lake Park, Crystal Lake Beach, Fishing and boating activities, Hiking trails, Nearby vineyards |
| Benzonia | Charming small town offering a quaint atmosphere with access to local shops and restaurants. Ideal for travelers looking for a peaceful retreat close to outdoor adventures. | Benzonia Public Library, Local art galleries, Nearby nature trails, Cultural festivals, Historic buildings |
| Elberta | Picturesque village by Lake Michigan, offering stunning views and a relaxed vibe. Great for visitors wanting a quiet space near the shoreline with outdoor activities. | Elberta Beach, Lake Michigan shoreline, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Outdoor recreation, Biking and hiking trails |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes | Famous for its towering sand dunes and scenic landscapes. Attracts tourists looking for outdoor adventures and stunning views of Lake Michigan. | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Scenic drives, Hiking trails, Camping areas, Beach access |
| Interlochen | Known for its arts community and natural beauty, it's a hub for music and art lovers. Offers cultural experiences along with outdoor activities. | Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen State Park, Art festivals, Live performances, Scenic nature trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Benzonia Township is an entire home: all 37 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays (43%) and houses (43%) split the stock almost evenly.
Every listing rents the whole place
Benzonia Township Airbnb listings by room type
Cabins and houses split the stock
Benzonia Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 43.2% | 16 |
| House | 43.2% | 16 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.4% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.4% | 2 |
| Others | 2.7% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Benzonia Township (35% of entire homes), and 41% have three or more bedrooms.
Benzonia Township entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.4% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.1% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.3% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% | 2 |
Benzonia Township is a group-trip market: 41% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.1 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (19%).
Benzonia Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 guests | 8.1% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 18.9% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 5.4% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 13.5% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 13.5% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 40.5% | 15 |
Benzonia Township hosts set up an average of 4.5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About four in ten listings (41%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Backyards are common in Benzonia Township: 70% of listings have one, and 62% have an outdoor dining area.
Share of Benzonia Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Benzonia Township draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Grand Rapids is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews.
96% of Benzonia Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Benzonia Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 5.9% |
| Chicago | 5.9% |
| Kalamazoo | 3.1% |
| Detroit | 2.3% |
| Ann Arbor | 2.3% |
Where Benzonia Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 95.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | 0.4% |
| India | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Benzonia Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.1% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| German | 2.8% |
| French | 2.8% |
| Hindi | 2.8% |
Benzonia Township Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge.
Benzonia Township guest ratings by category
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.78 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
84% of Benzonia Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 19% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Benzonia Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 54.1% | 20 |
| 181-270 days | 29.7% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 10.8% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 5.4% | 2 |
Days a year Benzonia Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 5.4% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 13.5% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 27.0% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 37.8% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 16.2% | 6 |
The average Benzonia Township booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in June and shortest in September. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year. Nearly eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Benzonia Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About two-thirds of listings in Benzonia Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Benzonia Township listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Benzonia Township, used by 46% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 35% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Benzonia Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Benzonia Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $200. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly $40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Benzonia Township, a six-bedroom home, took in $109,000 over the past year, about 3.1 times the city's average of $35,100.
Big Platte Lake - Big Fun! Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Bay Point Hideaway in the Woods - with Hot Tub! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Great Spa! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.85
New Build Luxe Lakefront Living, Crystal Lake NoMI Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Platte Lake Oasis: Private Dock & Water Toys Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
One of a kind vintage cottage on Big Platte Lake Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 14% of Benzonia Township listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Three-quarters of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 20 km, Springdale Township (17 km away, 50 listings) earned the most per listing, about 42% more than Benzonia Township. Almira Township was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 43% in Benzonia Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah 1 km | 94 | $32,932 | $345 | 40% |
| Honor 5 km | 36 | $22,974 | $272 | 41% |
| Frankfort 12 km | 108 | $30,990 | $354 | 41% |
| Weldon Township 15 km | 40 | $44,105 | $455 | 32% |
| Thompsonville 16 km | 32 | $46,889 | $414 | 37% |
| Springdale Township 17 km | 50 | $49,955 | $363 | 39% |
| Almira Township 20 km | 44 | $39,645 | $385 | 49% |
| Empire 20 km | 47 | $46,006 | $406 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Benzonia Township Airbnb grossed $35,141 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 37 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,480 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Benzonia Township listings earn between $1,670 and $5,480 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Benzonia Township were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Michigan average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Benzonia Township cost $354 before fees. Half of listings charge between $205 and $420, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Benzonia Township listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Benzonia Township Airbnb grossed $35,141 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Michigan average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $22,681 a year (about $1,890 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $3,470 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $10,900 per active listing over the past two years, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Benzonia Township listing was open to book earned $185 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $350 or more.
Benzonia Township stays were booked 90 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Benzonia Township Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Benzonia Township Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Crystal Lake, Benzonia and Elberta draw the most short-term rental interest in Benzonia Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 37 active Airbnb listings in Benzonia Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Beulah, 1 km away.
In Benzonia Township, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $200.
Method
Figures on this page cover 37 active Airbnb listings in Benzonia Township from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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