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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Pentwater, MI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Pentwater brought in $32,525 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 11% less than the Michigan average of $36,729.
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Pentwater Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Pentwater run ahead of the Michigan average, at prices about 7% higher. Listings averaged $365 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against $340 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 6.2 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 51 active listings, Pentwater is the 104th-largest of 386 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 37% while the number of active listings grew 13%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Pentwater?
Gross bookings per Pentwater listing averaged $32,525 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Michigan average: $36,729), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Pentwater listing brings in $9,900 in July, its best month, and $1,600 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 49% 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 2.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $8,830+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $6,050 or more, roughly $2,600 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,500 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,240 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
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 6.2 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $3,900 $11,100 $1,550
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.
Pentwater Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $2,738 | 29.6% | $343 | $88 | 91 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,216 | 43.9% | $347 | $107 | 77 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $4,726 | 36.4% | $342 | $152 | 28 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,630 | 19.4% | $340 | $85 | 7 days | 2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,655 | 17.8% | $337 | $59 | 5 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,074 | 19.4% | $336 | $67 | 25 days | 8.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,223 | 25.4% | $338 | $74 | 65 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,928 | 28.8% | $353 | $94 | 82 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,554 | 48.3% | $381 | $218 | 93 days | 7.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $11,079 | 75.9% | $398 | $357 | 149 days | 11.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $8,734 | 64.5% | $392 | $282 | 105 days | 6.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $4,729 | 43.4% | $364 | $158 | 60 days | 4 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Pentwater address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Pentwater Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pentwater Airbnb took in $32,525 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,780 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 $3,110 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,690 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,530 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.
Pentwater Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $29,835 | $51,580 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Pentwater bookings | $2,690 | $4,640 |
| Gross bookings | $32,525 | $56,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 92% of Pentwater listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,720 | −$8,160 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,690 | −$4,640 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,630 | −$2,810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$650 | −$1,120 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$980 | −$1,690 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$330 | −$330 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$11,160 | −$18,910 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $21,365about $1,780 a month | $37,310about $3,110 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Pentwater Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Pentwater'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 Pentwater 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.
How Pentwater's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Pentwater listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $315 adds about $3,140 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $445 a night or more, against a median of $315. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,980 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $9,900, against $1,600 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Pentwater listings average 4.81 stars, and 59% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 $4,690 a month, against $2,710 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Pentwater?
Pentwater 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 20% in January to 73% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 70%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 23% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Pentwater, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 37% 76% 18%
The 12-month rate of 43% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Pentwater?
The average nightly rate in Pentwater, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $365 over the past year, about 7% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($340 and $335). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $380 and bottom out in October and December at about $300.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $570+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $445 or more, about $130 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $315 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $235 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 25% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $337 $398 $261
The 12-month ADR of $365 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Pentwater?
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 Pentwater it averaged $185 over the past year, from about $57 in a typical February to about $319 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $292+ per open night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $249 or more, about $70 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $181 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $108 or less, about 60% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 5.6 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $127 $357 $55
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
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Pentwater
Pentwater has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to May and slows again in October and November. A listing earns about three times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Pentwater
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,900 $9,900 $1,600
Revenue by month in Pentwater in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,290 |
| February | Low season | $1,600 |
| March | Low season | $2,220 |
| April | Low season | $2,200 |
| May | Low season | $2,640 |
| June | High season | $5,470 |
| July | High season | $9,900 |
| August | High season | $7,640 |
| September | Shoulder season | $3,970 |
| October | Low season | $2,350 |
| November | Low season | $2,690 |
| December | Shoulder season | $3,770 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $7,670 | 60% | $373 |
| Shoulder seasonSeptember, December | $3,870 | 37% | $327 |
| Low seasonJanuary–May, October–November | $2,290 | 27% | $324 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Pentwater?
Guests book Pentwater stays 87 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 148 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-February.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 66 days 149 days 4 days
The 12-month figure of 87 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Pentwater
None of the 51 active listings in Pentwater 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 Pentwater.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pentwater
AirROI's area guide picks six Pentwater neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Michigan Beach, Downtown Pentwater and Silver Lake. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan Beach | A beautiful beach area perfect for families and solo travelers looking for sun and water activities. Its serenity and picturesque views make it a popular spot. | Lake Michigan, Pentwater Lighthouse, Pentwater River, Water activities, Fishing, Boating |
| Downtown Pentwater | A charming downtown with quaint shops, restaurants, and a vibrant local arts scene. It provides a cozy atmosphere and is a hub for local events. | Pentwater Arts Council, Pentwater Village Park, Local shops and boutiques, Restaurants, Annual events |
| Silver Lake | Known for its stunning sand dunes and outdoor activities. It's ideal for nature lovers and those seeking adventure, attractive during the summer season. | Silver Lake State Park, Dune rides, Water sports, Hiking trails, Scenic views |
| Pentwater Harbor | A scenic harbor area that attracts boating enthusiasts and offers a tranquil setting for relaxation and recreation. | Pentwater Harbor, Boat rentals, Fishing spots, Waterfront dining, Parks |
| Pentwater State Park | A natural paradise with extensive trails and wildlife. Ideal for travelers who love the outdoors and wish to disconnect from urban life. | Hiking trails, Camping, Wildlife observation, Sand dunes, Nature photography |
| West Michigan | A broader region known for its natural beauty, attractions, and approachable local communities, appealing to many tourists. | Wine tours, Farmers markets, Arts and crafts fairs, Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Pentwater Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Every Airbnb in Pentwater is an entire home: all 51 listings rent the whole place. Houses account for 82% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 6%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Pentwater Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
Room types in numbers
Houses dominate the property mix
Pentwater Airbnb listings by property type
- House 82%
- Cabin/Outdoor 6%
- Apartment/Condo 6%
- Hotel/Boutique 4%
- Others 2%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 82.4% | 42 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.9% | 3 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.9% | 3 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.9% | 2 |
| Others | 2.0% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Pentwater Have?
Most Pentwater homes are built for groups: 65% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (37%).
Pentwater entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
10%
25%
37%
16%
12%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% | 8 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% | 6 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Pentwater
A typical two-bedroom home in Pentwater earned $23,100 over the past year, against $28,700 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | $23,100 | $23,700 | $261 | 54% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | $28,700 | $34,900 | $375 | 43% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Pentwater Sleep?
Pentwater is a group-trip market: 49% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 4.2 times the share of the next most common size, five guests (12%).
Pentwater listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
4%
2%
10%
12%
12%
12%
49%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.9% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 2.0% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 9.8% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 11.8% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 11.8% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 11.8% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 49.0% | 25 |
How Pentwater Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Pentwater hosts set up an average of 5.3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 18% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 26
- Beds per listing
- 5.3
- Show exact location
- 18%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Pentwater Offer?
Barbecue grills are common in Pentwater: 67% of listings have one, and 61% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Pentwater listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Pentwater?
Pentwater is a domestic market: every guest who left a review lives in the United States. No single city dominates: Grand Rapids is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews.
100% of Pentwater guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 100%
Where Pentwater guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 6.3% |
| Michigan | 4.2% |
| Chicago | 3.7% |
| Detroit | 2.1% |
| Grand Blanc | 2.1% |
Languages spoken by Pentwater guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 82.4% |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| Russian | 2.0% |
| French | 2.0% |
| Hindi | 2.0% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Pentwater?
Pentwater Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 59% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.70, against 4.95 for location.
Location scores highest in Pentwater; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.95 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.70 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Pentwater: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Pentwater listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 43% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pentwater listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 59%
- 181-270 days 39%
- 91-180 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 58.8% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 39.2% | 20 |
| 91-180 days | 2.0% | 1 |
Days a year Pentwater listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 4%
- 91-180 days 43%
- 31-90 days 39%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.9% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 43.1% | 22 |
| 31-90 days | 39.2% | 20 |
| 1-30 days | 13.7% | 7 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Pentwater?
The average Pentwater booking lasts 6.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in January. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. 54% of 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 Pentwater
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.5 nights 9.3 nights 2.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Pentwater Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Only 31% of listings in Pentwater accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.
Minimum stay set by Pentwater listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Pentwater?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Pentwater, used by 55% 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 Pentwater listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Pentwater?
Nearly all Pentwater listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $172. Spread over the average stay of 6.8 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $172
- Average cleaning fee
- $194
- Listings charging a fee
- 96.1%
- Share of gross revenue
- 8.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Pentwater
The top-grossing Airbnb in Pentwater, a three-bedroom home, took in $157,000 over the past year, about 4.8 times the city's average of $32,500.
The Sandpiper - Luxury Family Beachfront Escape Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94 
Bass Lake Bliss, Northern Nights Entire home · 5 bedrooms - Revenue
- $91,739
- Occupancy
- 40.0%
- Daily rate
- $912
Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81 - Revenue
- $69,627
- Occupancy
- 59.4%
- Daily rate
- $317
Lake Front Selah: Your Place to Rest & Play Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $69,318
- Occupancy
- 48.8%
- Daily rate
- $419
Waterfront Pentwater Lake -Can't get much closer! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $62,272
- Occupancy
- 49.8%
- Daily rate
- $314
Charming Pentwater Home w/ Fire Pit & Yard! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- $61,155
- Occupancy
- 51.1%
- Daily rate
- $416
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Pentwater?
Only 8% of Pentwater listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 47% 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 92% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 47.1%
- Professional management
- 7.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 15.7%
- Instant Book enabled
- 33.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 92.2%
Nearby markets
Pentwater vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 52 km, Golden Township (13 km away, 93 listings) earned the most per listing, about 41% more than Pentwater.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mears 13 km | 42 | $37,083 | $431 | 39% |
| Golden Township 13 km | 93 | $45,993 | $505 | 42% |
| Ludington 20 km | 168 | $28,804 | $329 | 40% |
| Benona Township 23 km | 32 | $45,118 | $503 | 36% |
| Hamlin Township 25 km | 66 | $22,872 | $319 | 36% |
| Whitehall 43 km | 42 | $14,890 | $233 | 31% |
| Eden Township 52 km | 30 | $12,371 | $200 | 33% |
| Manistee 52 km | 142 | $31,062 | $279 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Michigan
- Detroit Airbnb data 1,248 listings
- Traverse City Airbnb data 800 listings
- Ann Arbor Airbnb data 560 listings
- South Haven Airbnb data 557 listings
- Grand Rapids Airbnb data 400 listings
- Saugatuck Airbnb data 317 listings
- Lansing Airbnb data 289 listings
- Royal Oak Airbnb data 273 listings
See all 386 Michigan Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Pentwater
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Pentwater:
- Pigeon Forge Airbnb data TN · $368/night · 43.3%
- Monte Rio Airbnb data CA · $367/night · 43.1%
- Kill Devil Hills Airbnb data NC · $357/night · 43.2%
- Gainesville Airbnb data GA · $368/night · 42.9%
- Girdwood Airbnb data AK · $358/night · 43.4%
- East Wenatchee Airbnb data WA · $373/night · 43.3%
FAQ
Pentwater Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Pentwater?
An active Pentwater Airbnb grossed $32,525 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 51 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,050 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Pentwater?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pentwater listings earn between $2,240 and $6,050 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,830 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Pentwater?
Listings in Pentwater 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.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Pentwater?
The average booked night in Pentwater cost $365 before fees. Half of listings charge between $235 and $445, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Pentwater?
None of the active Pentwater 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Pentwater?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pentwater Airbnb grossed $32,525 in the 12 months to October 2026, 11% below the Michigan average of $36,729. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $21,365 a year (about $1,780 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 $3,110 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Pentwater?
July usually pays best, averaging $9,900 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Pentwater?
Each night a Pentwater 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 $292 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Pentwater?
Pentwater stays were booked 87 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Pentwater?
The average Pentwater Airbnb stay lasted 6.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Pentwater rated?
Guests rate Pentwater Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pentwater?
Lake Michigan Beach, Downtown Pentwater and Silver Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Pentwater. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Pentwater?
AirROI counted 51 active Airbnb listings in Pentwater as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Mears, 13 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Pentwater?
In Pentwater, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $172.
How many tourists visit Pentwater, MI?
All of Michigan had 131.2 million visitors in 2024, Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reports. AirROI estimates 728 Airbnb stays in Pentwater, MI in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Michigan tourism statistics.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 51 active Airbnb listings in Pentwater from November 2025 to October 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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