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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Onekama Township brought in $31,342 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 8% less than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Onekama Township earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $386 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 6.1 times as much as in March, usually the slowest. With only 33 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 33 active listings, Onekama Township is the 196th-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 9% while the number of active listings grew 3%.
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Gross bookings per Onekama Township listing averaged $31,342 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 Onekama Township listing brings in $10,200 in July, its best month, and $1,680 in March, its slowest. 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 5.3 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 6.1 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 | $3,535 | 27.7% | $383 | $118 | 93 days | 2.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,850 | 22.9% | $362 | $92 | 76 days | 3.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,866 | 20.4% | $340 | $62 | 17 days | 2.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,733 | 14.7% | $355 | $56 | 39 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,774 | 19.7% | $352 | $89 | 26 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,621 | 29.3% | $350 | $129 | 37 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,142 | 8.3% | $350 | $37 | 65 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,691 | 21.2% | $354 | $90 | 31 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,219 | 30.9% | $375 | $136 | 78 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $7,021 | 49.4% | $424 | $234 | 104 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $11,769 | 63.2% | $448 | $380 | 136 days | 6.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $8,382 | 60.0% | $447 | $270 | 118 days | 3.3 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Onekama Township market, enter its address and size in the free Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Onekama Township Airbnb took in $31,342 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,730 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 $3,660 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,990 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,980 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,490 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 | $28,352 | $59,450 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Onekama Township bookings | $2,990 | $6,260 |
| Gross bookings | $31,342 | $65,710 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 79% of Onekama Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,030 | −$8,440 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,990 | −$6,260 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,570 | −$3,290 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$630 | −$1,310 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$940 | −$1,970 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$310 | −$310 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$160 | −$160 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$10,630 | −$21,740 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $20,712about $1,730 a month | $43,970about $3,660 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Onekama 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 Onekama 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 $5,480 a month, against $2,610 for the average one.
Occupancy
Onekama Township listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Michigan average (40%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 18% in December to 56% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Onekama Township, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 34% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Onekama Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $386 over the past year, about 19% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $435 and bottom out in March and November at about $325.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 34% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $386 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 Onekama Township it averaged $156 over the past year, from about $54 in a typical March to about $330 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 6.1 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $156 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 33 active listings, the monthly pattern in Onekama 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 Onekama Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,120 |
| February | $2,530 |
| March | $1,680 |
| April | $2,620 |
| May | $3,670 |
| June | $5,930 |
| July | $10,200 |
| August | $7,430 |
| September | $3,930 |
| October | $2,940 |
| November | $2,100 |
| December | $1,790 |
Guests book Onekama Township stays 91 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 135 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical July booking is made in early 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 91 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 33 active listings in Onekama 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 Onekama Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Onekama Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Portage Lake, Lake Michigan Shore and Onekama Village. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portage Lake | A beautiful lake perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing, attracting vacationers looking for a scenic retreat. | Portage Lake, Onekama Village Park, Public Boat Launch, Onekama Golf Club, Local Restaurants |
| Lake Michigan Shore | Stunning shoreline with sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for families and beachgoers during the summer months. | Lake Michigan Beaches, Scenic Drives, Fishing Spots, Lighthouse Tours, Beachfront Dining |
| Onekama Village | A charming village atmosphere with local shops and dining options, appealing to those wanting a more authentic experience. | Onekama Village Park, Local Shops, Restaurants, Community Events, Art Festivals |
| Crystal Lake | A popular tourist spot known for its clear waters and recreational activities, attracting a mix of families and outdoor enthusiasts. | Crystal Lake Beaches, Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Local Wineries |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes | A national lakeshore known for its breathtaking dunes and hiking trails, appealing to nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Sleeping Bear Dunes, Scenic Overlook, Hiking Trails, Nature Tours, Wildlife Viewing |
| Manistee National Forest | A vast area offering camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing, perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in nature. | Hiking Trails, Campgrounds, Fishing Spots, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Drives |
| Arcadia Bluffs | A golf course with stunning views of Lake Michigan, attracting both golfers and those looking for beautiful vistas. | Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, Lake Michigan Views, Fine Dining, Scenic Walks, Photography Opportunities |
| Lake Arcadia | A smaller, serene lake that offers a quieter getaway for families and couples looking for relaxation. | Lake Arcadia, Canoeing, Picnic Areas, Nature Trails, Wildlife Watching |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 73% of listings in Onekama Township, alongside 9 private-room listings (27%). Houses are the most common property type at 39%, ahead of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (27%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Onekama Township Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 72.7% | 24 |
| Private room | 27.3% | 9 |
Listings by property type
Onekama Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 39.4% | 13 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 27.3% | 9 |
| Apartment/Condo | 24.2% | 8 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 6.1% | 2 |
| Others | 3.0% | 1 |
The most common size among Onekama Township's 23 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (10 homes).
Onekama 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 | 13.0% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.4% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% | 10 |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.7% | 2 |
Onekama Township is a group-trip market: 42% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about twice the share of the next most common size, two guests (21%).
Onekama Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 21.2% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 9.1% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 9.1% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 6.1% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 6.1% | 2 |
| 7 guests | 6.1% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 42.4% | 14 |
Onekama Township hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Onekama Township: 67% of listings have one, and 58% have a fire pit.
Share of Onekama Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Onekama Township is a domestic market: every guest who left a review lives in the United States. No single city dominates: Chicago is the largest source, at about 5% of reviews. English is spoken by 74% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
100% of Onekama Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Onekama Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 5.3% |
| Grand Rapids | 4.4% |
| Detroit | 2.7% |
| Louisville | 2.7% |
| New York | 2.7% |
Languages spoken by Onekama Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.7% |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Sign Language | 2.6% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
Onekama Township Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 52% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.75, against 4.94 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Onekama 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 | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Onekama Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Onekama Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 63.6% | 21 |
| 181-270 days | 33.3% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 3.0% | 1 |
Days a year Onekama Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.0% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 36.4% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 24.2% | 8 |
| 1-30 days | 36.4% | 12 |
The average Onekama Township booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in February. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. About seven 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 Onekama Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly eight in ten listings in Onekama Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Onekama 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 Onekama Township, used by 61% 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 27% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Onekama Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About two-thirds of Onekama Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $199. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly $45 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 Onekama Township, a three-bedroom home, took in $134,000 over the past year, about 4.3 times the city's average of $31,300.
Relaxing Lakefront Refuge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Cozy Lake Michigan cottage with spectacular views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
The Log Home @Onekama near Arcadia, Beach, Dunes. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
New, Modern Home at Lookout Point Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Portage Point 3 bedroom condo #8 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Portage Point 3 bedroom condo #7 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 12% of Onekama Township listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run a third of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 79% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Onekama (32 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 32 km, Springdale Township (24 km away, 50 listings) earned the most per listing, about 59% more than Onekama Township. Manistee and Frankfort were the busiest, each booked on 41% of nights against 34% in Onekama Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake 9 km | 38 | $19,483 | $253 | 31% |
| Manistee 15 km | 141 | $28,527 | $269 | 41% |
| Springdale Township 24 km | 50 | $49,955 | $363 | 39% |
| Weldon Township 25 km | 40 | $44,105 | $455 | 32% |
| Thompsonville 27 km | 32 | $46,889 | $414 | 37% |
| Wellston 27 km | 54 | $14,451 | $156 | 36% |
| Frankfort 29 km | 108 | $30,990 | $354 | 41% |
| Beulah 32 km | 94 | $32,932 | $345 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active Onekama Township Airbnb grossed $31,342 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 33 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,330 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Onekama Township listings earn between $1,180 and $6,330 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,300 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 Onekama Township were booked on 34% 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 Onekama Township cost $386 before fees. Half of listings charge between $210 and $450, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Onekama 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 Onekama Township Airbnb grossed $31,342 in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% 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, $20,712 a year (about $1,730 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 $3,660 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging $10,200 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 Onekama Township listing was open to book earned $156 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 $304 or more.
Onekama Township stays were booked 91 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 Onekama Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Onekama Township Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Portage Lake, Lake Michigan Shore and Onekama Village draw the most short-term rental interest in Onekama Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 33 active Airbnb listings in Onekama Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bear Lake, 9 km away.
In Onekama Township, about two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $199.
Method
Figures on this page cover 33 active Airbnb listings in Onekama 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.