19 Person Private Lodge 2 min from Golf/Ski/Beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $158,544
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Little Traverse Township brought in $36,174 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 6% more than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Little Traverse Township earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $378 a night and were booked on 35% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.4 times as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 74 active listings, Little Traverse Township is the 57th-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 14% while the number of active listings shrank 10%.
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Gross bookings per Little Traverse Township listing averaged $36,174 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 Little Traverse Township listing brings in $9,370 in July, its best month, and $2,140 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 45% 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 3.4 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 4.4 times what November 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 | $2,900 | 27.6% | $359 | $97 | 63 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,156 | 31.2% | $353 | $102 | 36 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,384 | 29.1% | $341 | $79 | 32 days | 4.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,167 | 25.0% | $356 | $102 | 79 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,606 | 29.5% | $356 | $116 | 66 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $4,257 | 36.2% | $352 | $152 | 71 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,677 | 28.6% | $338 | $86 | 24 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,119 | 17.3% | $334 | $71 | 22 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,081 | 29.0% | $365 | $99 | 44 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,073 | 44.7% | $403 | $169 | 80 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $10,024 | 65.1% | $427 | $323 | 121 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,641 | 51.8% | $412 | $246 | 89 days | 3.5 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Little Traverse Township market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Little Traverse Township Airbnb took in $36,174 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,840 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 $3,130 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,790 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,240 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,580 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 | $31,384 | $52,820 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Little Traverse Township bookings | $4,790 | $8,050 |
| Gross bookings | $36,174 | $60,870 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Little Traverse Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,120 | −$8,610 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,790 | −$8,050 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,810 | −$3,040 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$720 | −$1,220 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,090 | −$1,830 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$360 | −$360 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$14,070 | −$23,290 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $22,104about $1,840 a month | $37,580about $3,130 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Little Traverse 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 Little Traverse 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 $5,070 a month, against $3,010 for the average one.
Occupancy
Little Traverse Township listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Michigan average (40%) and 6 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in April to 66% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Little Traverse Township, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Little Traverse Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $378 over the past year, about 16% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $405 and bottom out in November at about $310.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 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
The 12-month ADR of $378 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Little Traverse Township it averaged $141 over the past year, from about $71 in a typical November to about $302 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.2 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $141 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Little Traverse Township has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to January and slows again from March to May. A listing earns about twice as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Little Traverse Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $3,670 |
| February | Shoulder season | $3,920 |
| March | Low season | $2,370 |
| April | Low season | $2,290 |
| May | Low season | $3,270 |
| June | High season | $5,160 |
| July | High season | $9,370 |
| August | High season | $7,390 |
| September | Low season | $3,400 |
| October | Low season | $2,950 |
| November | Low season | $2,140 |
| December | Low season | $3,050 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $7,310 | 55% | $398 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary | $3,920 | 37% | $339 |
| Low seasonMarch–May, September–January | $2,890 | 29% | $330 |
Guests book Little Traverse Township stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 124 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 27 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 66 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 74 active listings in Little Traverse 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 Little Traverse Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Little Traverse Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Outdoor Recreation Area, Downtown Petoskey and Bay Harbor. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Area | Little Traverse Township is close to beautiful outdoor spaces such as parks and waterfronts, making it a great location for nature lovers and families. | Little Traverse Wheelway, Petoskey State Park, Crooked Lake, Sturgeon Bay, Bears Lake |
| Downtown Petoskey | Located near downtown Petoskey, which is known for its charming shops, restaurants, and attractions, providing guests with many things to do within walking distance. | Petoskey History Museum, Bayfront Park, Gaslight District, Petoskey Stone Beach, Local dining spots |
| Bay Harbor | An upscale community that offers luxury amenities and beautiful waterfront views, attracting visitors looking for a high-end vacation experience. | Bay Harbor Lake Marina, The Inn at Bay Harbor, Golf courses, Shopping and dining options, Scenic bike trails |
| Petoskey State Park | A popular destination for both summer and winter recreational activities, making it a valuable area for short-term rentals year-round. | Hiking trails, Beach access, Camping, Wildlife observation, Scenic views |
| Little Traverse Bay | This area attracts visitors for its scenic beauty and various water activities, perfect for tourists looking for a relaxing getaway. | Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Sunset watching, Coastal trails |
| Mackinaw City | Though a bit farther away, Mackinaw City is a major tourist destination known for its access to Mackinac Island and rich history, drawing many visitors during peak seasons. | Mackinac Bridge, Historical sites, Mackinaw Island Ferry, Local shops, Restaurants |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 80% of listings in Little Traverse Township, alongside 15 private-room listings (20%). Houses are the most common property type at 47%, ahead of apartments and condos (39%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Little Traverse Township Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 79.7% | 59 |
| Private room | 20.3% | 15 |
Listings by property type
Little Traverse Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 47.3% | 35 |
| Apartment/Condo | 39.2% | 29 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.5% | 7 |
| Others | 2.7% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.4% | 1 |
Most Little Traverse Township homes are built for groups: 69% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (28%). Shares are of the 58 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Little Traverse 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 | 15.5% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.6% | 16 |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.9% | 15 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.5% | 9 |
A typical three-bedroom home in Little Traverse Township earned $40,100 over the past year, against $61,300 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 16 | $40,100 | $35,700 | $387 | 31% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15 | $61,300 | $54,100 | $477 | 34% |
Little Traverse Township is a group-trip market: 58% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.4 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (17%). Shares are of the 59 listings with a guest capacity on file (80% of the market).
Little Traverse Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.4% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 15.3% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 3.4% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 16.9% | 10 |
| 7 guests | 3.4% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 57.6% | 34 |
Little Traverse Township hosts set up an average of 4.1 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Little Traverse Township: 66% of listings have one, and 53% have a fire pit.
Share of Little Traverse Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Little Traverse Township draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Grand Rapids is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews.
99% of Little Traverse Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Little Traverse Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 4.2% |
| Michigan | 2.8% |
| Traverse City | 2.5% |
| Ann Arbor | 2.3% |
| Royal Oak | 2.0% |
Where Little Traverse Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.9% |
| Japan | 0.3% |
| Canada | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Little Traverse Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 80.0% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| French | 2.5% |
| Hindi | 1.7% |
| Italian | 0.8% |
Little Traverse Township Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 72% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.80, against 4.95 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Little Traverse 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 | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Little Traverse Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Little Traverse 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% | 40 |
| 181-270 days | 39.2% | 29 |
| 91-180 days | 6.8% | 5 |
Days a year Little Traverse Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 8.1% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 37.8% | 28 |
| 31-90 days | 40.5% | 30 |
| 1-30 days | 13.5% | 10 |
The average Little Traverse Township booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in July and shortest in February. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 1,400 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Little Traverse Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly three-quarters of listings in Little Traverse Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Little Traverse 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 Little Traverse Township, used by 50% 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 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Little Traverse Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Little Traverse Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $250. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly $60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Little Traverse Township, a five-bedroom home, took in $159,000 over the past year, about 4.4 times the city's average of $36,200. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.
19 Person Private Lodge 2 min from Golf/Ski/Beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Northern Paradise - Ski hills only 5 minutes away! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Harbor Cove-Northern MI Bliss-Pool-Private Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Spacious Retreat, Hot Tub, Firepit, 7 Mins to Nubs Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Spacious End Unit ~ Near Skiing, Indoor Pool Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Weque! Close to Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.80 Professional management companies run 22% of Little Traverse Township listings and owners run the rest, 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 89% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 27 km, Pleasantview Township (5 km away, 67 listings) earned the most per listing, about 28% more than Little Traverse Township. Pleasantview Township, Petoskey and Alanson were the busiest, each booked on 40% of nights against 35% in Little Traverse Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantview Township 5 km | 67 | $46,465 | $392 | 40% |
| Harbor Springs 5 km | 119 | $41,340 | $453 | 37% |
| Bear Creek Township 7 km | 48 | $35,941 | $340 | 39% |
| Petoskey 7 km | 70 | $36,595 | $326 | 40% |
| Alanson 9 km | 30 | $33,783 | $329 | 40% |
| Indian River 24 km | 119 | $20,017 | $243 | 35% |
| Boyne City 26 km | 187 | $39,650 | $412 | 34% |
| Eveline Township 27 km | 30 | $27,014 | $438 | 32% |
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FAQ
An active Little Traverse Township Airbnb grossed $36,174 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 74 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,560 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Little Traverse Township listings earn between $1,610 and $5,560 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,820 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 Little Traverse Township were booked on 35% 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 Little Traverse Township cost $378 before fees. Half of listings charge between $195 and $430, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Little Traverse 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 Little Traverse Township Airbnb grossed $36,174 in the 12 months to September 2026, 6% above 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, $22,104 a year (about $1,840 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 $3,130 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $9,370 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Little Traverse Township listing was open to book earned $141 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 $269 or more.
Little Traverse Township stays were booked 66 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Little Traverse Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Little Traverse Township Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Outdoor Recreation Area, Downtown Petoskey and Bay Harbor draw the most short-term rental interest in Little Traverse Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 74 active Airbnb listings in Little Traverse Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Pleasantview Township, 5 km away.
In Little Traverse Township, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $250.
Method
Figures on this page cover 74 active Airbnb listings in Little Traverse 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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