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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Carp Lake Township brought in $30,258 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 11% less than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Carp Lake Township is cheaper but busier than the Michigan average. Listings averaged $198 a night and were booked on 52% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.5 times as much as in April, usually the slowest. With only 39 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 39 active listings, Carp Lake Township is the 152nd-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 13% while the number of active listings shrank 7%.
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Gross bookings per Carp Lake Township listing averaged $30,258 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 Carp Lake Township listing brings in $5,380 in July, its best month, and $1,540 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 2.2 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 3.5 times what April 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,588 | 61.3% | $196 | $120 | 69 days | 2.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,084 | 53.3% | $193 | $99 | 55 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,696 | 38.3% | $185 | $57 | 32 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,662 | 31.4% | $188 | $54 | 27 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,271 | 45.3% | $187 | $73 | 25 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,638 | 60.3% | $185 | $94 | 64 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,831 | 40.9% | $185 | $59 | 21 days | 3.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,795 | 38.6% | $189 | $60 | 29 days | 7.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,996 | 47.7% | $205 | $97 | 53 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,222 | 59.8% | $227 | $141 | 64 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $5,658 | 70.6% | $241 | $183 | 91 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,448 | 72.6% | $236 | $176 | 92 days | 3.2 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.
The typical Carp Lake Township listing earns about $2,700 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Carp Lake Township Airbnb took in $30,258 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,630 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 $2,330 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,920 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,870 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,400 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 | $27,338 | $38,740 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Carp Lake Township bookings | $2,920 | $4,140 |
| Gross bookings | $30,258 | $42,880 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Carp Lake Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,300 | −$6,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,920 | −$4,140 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,510 | −$2,140 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$610 | −$860 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$910 | −$1,290 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$300 | −$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$150 | −$150 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$10,700 | −$14,980 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $19,558about $1,630 a month | $27,900about $2,330 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit 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 $3,570 a month, against $2,520 for the average one.
Occupancy
Carp Lake Township listings were booked on 52% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points above the Michigan average (40%) and 11 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 34% in December to 72% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Carp Lake Township, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Carp Lake Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $198 over the past year, about 39% below the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $230 and bottom out in November at about $175.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 30% above November'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 Carp Lake Township it averaged $107 over the past year, from about $51 in a typical April to about $174 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.4 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $107 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 39 active listings, the monthly pattern in Carp Lake 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 April.
Average revenue by month in Carp Lake Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,360 |
| February | $2,540 |
| March | $1,700 |
| April | $1,540 |
| May | $2,660 |
| June | $3,880 |
| July | $5,380 |
| August | $5,110 |
| September | $3,380 |
| October | $3,070 |
| November | $1,840 |
| December | $1,870 |
Guests book Carp Lake Township stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 90 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.
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 56 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 39 active listings in Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Carp Lake Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Emmett County, Cheboygan Lake and Mackinaw City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett County | A beautiful region featuring stunning landscapes, great outdoor activities, and proximity to lakes, making it attractive for vacation-goers. | Lake Michigan, Tunnel of Trees, Petoskey State Park, Northwest Michigan Heritage Trail, Little Traverse Bay |
| Cheboygan Lake | A serene area known for its charming lakeside views and recreational opportunities, perfect for families and nature lovers. | Cheboygan State Park, Mullett Lake, Nissle's Shanty |
| Mackinaw City | A popular tourist destination that serves as a gateway to Mackinac Island, known for its historical significance and beautiful scenery. | Mackinac Bridge, Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinac Island Ferry, Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
| Charlevoix | A picturesque town known for its waterfront views and local festivals, attracting visitors year-round. | Lake Charlevoix, Charlevoix South Pier Light, Mushroom Houses, Castle Farms |
| Boyne City | A vibrant community with a rich history and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for tourists interested in local culture and outdoor activities. | Lake Charlevoix, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne City Farmers Market |
| Petoskey | Known for its stunning natural beauty and historic downtown, this area attracts visitors for its art scene and outdoor activities. | Petoskey State Park, Hubbard Lake, Gaslight District |
| Indian River | A small charming community that offers a peaceful retreat near the famed Inland Waterway, popular with those seeking tranquility. | Inland Waterway, Pine River Paddlesports Center, Indian River Golf Club |
| Alpena | A historic area on Lake Huron, known for its lighthouses and coastal attractions, making it a desirable location for vacation rentals. | Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena Lighthouse |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Carp Lake Township is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses are the most common property type at 59%, about 1.6 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (36%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Carp Lake Township Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.4% | 38 |
| Private room | 2.6% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Carp Lake Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 59.0% | 23 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 35.9% | 14 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.6% | 1 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.6% | 1 |
Most Carp Lake Township homes are built for groups: 59% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (47%). Shares are of the 32 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Carp Lake Township entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% | 15 |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% | 4 |
The most common capacity in Carp Lake Township is six guests (41% of listings), and 69% of listings sleep six or more.
Carp Lake Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 12.8% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 15.4% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 2.6% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 41.0% | 16 |
| 8+ guests | 28.2% | 11 |
Carp Lake Township hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Lake access is common in Carp Lake Township: 49% of listings offer it, and 41% have a fireplace.
Share of Carp Lake Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Carp Lake Township draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Grand Rapids is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews.
98% of Carp Lake Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Carp Lake Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 2.9% |
| Ann Arbor | 2.4% |
| Chicago | 2.2% |
| Minneapolis | 2.2% |
| Detroit | 2.1% |
Where Carp Lake Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.1% |
| Canada | 0.9% |
| Austria | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Carp Lake Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 79.1% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| German | 3.8% |
| French | 2.1% |
| Polish | 1.3% |
Carp Lake Township Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 64% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.77, against 4.96 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 189 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Carp Lake Township; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.96 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
About seven in ten Carp Lake Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 36% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Carp Lake Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 23.1% | 9 |
| 181-270 days | 46.2% | 18 |
| 91-180 days | 23.1% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 7.7% | 3 |
Days a year Carp Lake Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 7.7% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 28.2% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 43.6% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 17.9% | 7 |
| 1-30 days | 2.6% | 1 |
The average Carp Lake Township booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in April and shortest in October. Listings took about 37 bookings each over the year, some 1,450 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Carp Lake Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
85% of listings in Carp Lake Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township, used by 59% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 31% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Carp Lake Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three-quarters of Carp Lake Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $100. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly $25 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 Carp Lake Township, a two-bedroom unit, took in $97,700 over the past year, about 3.2 times the city's average of $30,300.
Driftwood Cabin Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cloud Mountain Hermitage: Lakeshore, Woods, Sauna Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Simply Superior Rental Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Eagle and Loon Lookout - Lake getaway! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Eagles Landing Lake House Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Lakeside Paradise Place Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run 18% of Carp Lake Township listings and owners run the rest, though 36% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten 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 90% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 58 km, Chocolay Township (25 km away, 48 listings) earned the most per listing, about 60% more than Carp Lake Township. None of them fills more nights than Carp Lake Township (52%); the busiest, Marquette, reached 48%.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Township 14 km | 37 | $24,613 | $238 | 40% |
| Chocolay Township 25 km | 48 | $48,560 | $309 | 46% |
| Marquette 36 km | 168 | $37,840 | $252 | 48% |
| Au Train Township 37 km | 114 | $38,155 | $297 | 44% |
| Portage Township 42 km | 63 | $24,587 | $198 | 46% |
| Ishpeming 43 km | 31 | $19,761 | $173 | 45% |
| Munising 49 km | 105 | $27,954 | $244 | 42% |
| Escanaba 58 km | 67 | $13,011 | $145 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Carp Lake Township Airbnb grossed $30,258 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 39 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,830 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Carp Lake Township listings earn between $1,670 and $3,830 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,740 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Carp Lake Township were booked on 52% 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 Carp Lake Township cost $198 before fees. Half of listings charge between $130 and $235, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township Airbnb grossed $30,258 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% below the Michigan average of $34,144. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $19,558 a year (about $1,630 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 $2,330 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $5,380 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Carp Lake Township listing was open to book earned $107 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 $222 or more.
Carp Lake Township stays were booked 56 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Carp Lake Township Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 37 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Carp Lake Township Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Emmett County, Cheboygan Lake and Mackinaw City draw the most short-term rental interest in Carp Lake Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 39 active Airbnb listings in Carp Lake Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Forsyth Township, 14 km away.
In Carp Lake Township, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $100.
Method
Figures on this page cover 39 active Airbnb listings in Carp Lake 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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