by MiSTRA | Feb 19, 2026 | City News, Features, News
Pittsfield Township as a Case Study in Michigan’s STR Crossroads A Policy Perspective from the Michigan Short Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) March 2026 By Kate Stoermer, MiSTRA President Introduction: A Statewide Structural Challenge Across Michigan,...
by MiSTRA | Jan 22, 2026 | Alliance News, Features, News
Travelers aren’t just booking places to stay anymore—they’re booking experiences, connection, and stories they want to share. That’s one of the clearest takeaways from Airbnb’s newly released 2026 Travel Predictions, which highlight a continued shift toward outdoor...
by MiSTRA | Sep 10, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
MiSTRA Virtual Meetup Recap & What’s Ahead Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Meetup on Wednesday, Sept. 3! Your energy and participation made it a meaningful gathering where we connected, shared ideas, and supported one another. From the thoughtful...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
For many short-term rental (STR) owners, Friday night isn’t for relaxing—it’s the unofficial kickoff to a whirlwind of check-ins, access questions, parking confusion, and repeat messages asking about the Wi-Fi password (yes, the one you already emailed and framed in...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In communities across Michigan, property owners who offer short-term rentals are showing up—tired, frustrated, and determined to be heard. While the vacation rental industry is evolving, the regulatory conversation around it often isn’t. In fact, it’s frequently...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In Michigan, opening our doors to travelers is nothing new. Families have been renting out lake homes, cabins, and cottages to out-of-town guests for generations. It’s part of our culture—and part of what has long fueled our local economies and small businesses. But...
by Esmond Fountain | Jul 22, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
Alliance Events Summer, Community, and STR Advocacy – Join Us! We hope you’re soaking up every bit of this beautiful Michigan summer! As always, we’re deeply grateful for those of you who stand with us in protecting short-term rental rights across the...
by MiSTRA | Jun 16, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
In Michigan, we live in a home rule state—which means that all 1,773 municipalities have the authority to regulate land use and short-term rentals as they see fit. There is no single, statewide rulebook. Instead, short-term rental owners and operators must navigate a...
by MiSTRA | Jun 11, 2025 | Features, News
This Michigan analysis was contributed by MiSTRA President Kate Stoermer through her work at The CEO Host. If you’ve been hanging out in industry circles or reading national STR reports, you may have seen the headline:“Bookings down 4-5% compared to 2024.” Key...
by MiSTRA | Mar 17, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, Member Updates, News
March marks the one-year anniversary of MiSTRA, and with it, a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. This past month, our Board gathered in person for the first time, bringing together a diverse group of industry advocates, business owners,...
