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Suttons Bay

Leelanau County, MI

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
D
42/100
⚠️ CAUTION
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
5/35
🏠Affordability
2/25
📅Year-Round Income
12/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
8/10
📈Room to Grow
15/15
Cash-on-Cash
-6.3%
Negative Cash Flow
Median Home
$602K
Very Expensive
Room to Grow
15/15
Excellent Headroom

STRs Generally Permitted

STRs generally allowed with standard permits

No major restrictions known. Standard registration and tax collection may be required. Check local ordinances for specific requirements.

Permit: Moderate
AI-generated regulation data · Regulations change frequently
📋 Before You Invest
Even in STR-friendly markets, confirm the details for your specific property. Call the Suttons Bay City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Regulation details vary by neighborhood and zoning district — always verify for your specific address.

Why Suttons Bay?

Lake Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🌊
Lakefront Appeal

Waterfront properties command premium rates with strong summer demand and growing shoulder seasons.

📈
Growing Market

Population and economic growth signal increasing demand and property appreciation potential.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
D
Negative Cash Flow
CoC: -6.3%
Can You Pay the Bills?
Risky
May struggle with payments
THE BOTTOM LINE ⚠️

Below average. Significant challenges may impact profitability.

💵
$212
Avg ADR
📅
60%
Occupancy
💰
$3,816
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$602K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated Feb 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$2,099
2BR
$2,862
3BR
$3,816
4BR
$5,152
5BR
$6,296
6BR+
$7,441
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVELake Access
+22%
MUST HAVEDock/Boat Slip
+18%
HIGH IMPACTFire Pit
+12%
HIGH IMPACTKayaks/Canoes
+10%
NICE TO HAVEHot Tub
+15%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $7,441/month
2
Add a Lake Access
Boost revenue by +22%
3
Target $4,770/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

LegalPermit: Moderate

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Suttons Bay, Michigan is rated D for Airbnb investment with a score of 42/100 (CAUTION). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $212, 60% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $3,816. Median home value is $602,037 with a cash-on-cash return of -6.3%. STR regulation status: Legal. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.