Cherry Wood House Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- $111,820
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- $622
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Watervliet Township brought in $35,208 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Listings averaged $332 a night and were booked on 40% of available nights, close to the Michigan average on both counts.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.2 times as much as in December, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Watervliet Township is the 218th-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18%.
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Gross bookings per Watervliet Township listing averaged $35,208 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 Watervliet Township listing brings in $8,750 in July, its best month, and $2,080 in December, its slowest. February runs within 2% of December, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 46% 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 5.4 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 4.2 times what December 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 | $3,184 | 38.9% | $325 | $106 | 62 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,918 | 45.3% | $337 | $126 | 79 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,444 | 32.0% | $323 | $81 | 38 days | 5.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,056 | 23.5% | $329 | $66 | 29 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,293 | 39.2% | $320 | $106 | 12 days | 9.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,409 | 20.9% | $311 | $50 | 5 days | 11 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,079 | 37.3% | $314 | $99 | 31 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,310 | 27.8% | $346 | $77 | 30 days | 11.5 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,360 | 36.9% | $401 | $141 | 55 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,978 | 54.6% | $443 | $233 | 77 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,672 | 62.6% | $456 | $312 | 83 days | 3.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,360 | 49.5% | $441 | $205 | 66 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Watervliet Township home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Watervliet Township Airbnb took in $35,208 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,860 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 $3,650 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,720 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,590 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 | $31,488 | $61,220 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Watervliet Township bookings | $3,720 | $7,230 |
| Gross bookings | $35,208 | $68,450 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Watervliet Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,160 | −$10,040 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,720 | −$7,230 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,760 | −$3,420 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$700 | −$1,370 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,060 | −$2,050 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$350 | −$350 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$180 | −$180 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$12,930 | −$24,640 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $22,278about $1,860 a month | $43,810about $3,650 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Watervliet 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 Watervliet Township home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,700 a month, against $2,930 for the average one.
Occupancy
Watervliet Township listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Michigan average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 25% in December to 66% 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 Watervliet Township, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Watervliet Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $332 over the past year, about the same as the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $405 and bottom out in November at about $280.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 46% 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 Watervliet Township it averaged $147 over the past year, from about $67 in a typical December to about $282 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.2 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $147 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Watervliet 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 December.
Average revenue by month in Watervliet Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,720 |
| February | $2,100 |
| March | $2,870 |
| April | $2,390 |
| May | $3,630 |
| June | $5,930 |
| July | $8,750 |
| August | $5,890 |
| September | $3,140 |
| October | $3,340 |
| November | $2,330 |
| December | $2,080 |
Guests book Watervliet Township stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 85 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 13 days. A typical July booking is made in late 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 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 30 active listings in Watervliet 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 Watervliet Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Watervliet Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Michigan Shoreline, Saugatuck-Douglas and Holland. 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 Shoreline | A picturesque area known for its stunning beaches, outdoor activities, and charming small towns. Great for families and tourists looking to enjoy water sports and relaxation. | Silver Beach Park, St. Joseph Lighthouse, Kalamazoo River, Weko Beach, Hagar Park |
| Saugatuck-Douglas | Known for its artsy vibe, adorable shops, and beautiful lakeside scenery. Attracts art lovers and couples seeking a romantic retreat. | Saugatuck Dune Rides, Oval Beach, Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Fenn Valley Vineyards |
| Holland | A charming city known for its Dutch heritage, tulip festivals, and stunning waterfront parks. Suitable for tourists interested in cultural experiences. | Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, Downtown Holland, DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory, Holland Harbor Lighthouse |
| Muskegon | An emerging travel destination with plenty of waterfront attractions and recreational activities. Great for nature lovers and festival-goers. | Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon Lake, Lakeshore Museum Center, Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park, Muskegon State Park |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Watervliet Township are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Houses account for 83% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 13%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Watervliet Township Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.3% | 28 |
| Private room | 6.7% | 2 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Watervliet Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 83.3% | 25 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 13.3% | 4 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.3% | 1 |
The most common size among Watervliet Township's 28 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (7 homes).
Watervliet 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 | 17.9% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 21.4% | 6 |
Watervliet Township is a group-trip market: 54% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.8 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (14%). Shares are of the 28 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).
Watervliet 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 | 10.7% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 14.3% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 3.6% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 14.3% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 3.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 53.6% | 15 |
Watervliet Township hosts set up an average of 5.5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Lake access is common in Watervliet Township: 53% of listings offer it, and 90% offer self check-in.
Share of Watervliet Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Watervliet Township is a domestic market: every guest who left a review lives in the United States. Chicago alone accounts for 18% of reviews.
100% of Watervliet Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Watervliet Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 18.4% |
| Fort Wayne | 3.4% |
| Grand Rapids | 2.8% |
| Fort Worth | 2.2% |
| Indianapolis | 2.2% |
Languages spoken by Watervliet Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.8% |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| Tagalog | 3.3% |
| Sign Language | 1.6% |
| Portuguese | 1.6% |
Watervliet Township Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.72, against 4.94 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Watervliet 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 | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.72 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Watervliet Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Watervliet Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 46.7% | 14 |
| 181-270 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 13.3% | 4 |
Days a year Watervliet Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 13.3% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 36.7% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 10.0% | 3 |
The average Watervliet Township booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Watervliet Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than six in ten listings in Watervliet Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Watervliet Township listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate and Firm are the most common cancellation policies in Watervliet Township, each used by 40% of listings. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 50% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Watervliet Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Watervliet Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $148. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Watervliet Township, a six-bedroom home, took in $112,000 over the past year, about 3.2 times the city's average of $35,200. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have three and four bedrooms.
Cherry Wood House Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Dragonfly Retreat Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Red House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Curvy Midcentury Waterfront Cabin Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
155 ft of Beachfront home on Paw Paw Lake Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Trilogy Lodge with Lake & Trails Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 4.72 Only 13% of Watervliet Township listings are classed as professionally managed, though 57% of listings have a co-host. 77% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 30% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, South Haven Charter Township (20 km away, 45 listings) earned the most per listing, about 39% more than Watervliet Township. Lake Michigan Beach and Benton Harbor were the busiest, each booked on 45% of nights against 40% in Watervliet Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Charter Township 3 km | 41 | $46,617 | $456 | 40% |
| Lake Michigan Beach 11 km | 80 | $41,144 | $378 | 45% |
| Keeler Township 14 km | 43 | $45,918 | $483 | 39% |
| Benton Harbor 18 km | 37 | $39,553 | $353 | 45% |
| Silver Creek Township 19 km | 31 | $39,418 | $400 | 37% |
| South Haven Charter Township 20 km | 45 | $49,078 | $497 | 39% |
| Saint Joseph 22 km | 72 | $37,580 | $385 | 40% |
| Geneva Township 22 km | 43 | $20,697 | $243 | 39% |
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FAQ
An active Watervliet Township Airbnb grossed $35,208 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,580 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Watervliet Township listings earn between $1,200 and $6,580 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,930 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 Watervliet Township were booked on 40% 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 Watervliet Township cost $332 before fees. Half of listings charge between $205 and $470, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Watervliet 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 Watervliet Township Airbnb grossed $35,208 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Michigan average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $22,278 a year (about $1,860 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 $3,650 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $8,750 per active listing over the past two years, and December usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Watervliet Township listing was open to book earned $147 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 $293 or more.
Watervliet 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 Watervliet Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Watervliet Township Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Lake Michigan Shoreline, Saugatuck-Douglas and Holland draw the most short-term rental interest in Watervliet Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Watervliet Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Coloma Charter Township, 3 km away.
In Watervliet Township, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $148.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Watervliet 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.