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 17, 2025 | Alliance News, News
MiSTRA Updates Why Local STR Advocacy Matters in Michigan Michigan’s “home rule” structure means every town sets its own rules for short-term rentals, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for local voices to shape fair regulation. That’s why MiSTRA is building...
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 12, 2025 | News
How Monthly Safety Tips at MiSTRA Meetups Can Help You Stay Ahead of Risk If you’ve attended one of MiSTRA’s monthly virtual meetups, you know that we like to kick off each session with a quick but important safety tip, shared by our dedicated Co-Founder and Vice...
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 | May 30, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan.Your support strengthens our community, and we’re so glad to...
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,...
by MiSTRA | Mar 12, 2025 | Alliance News, Events / Event Recaps and Recordings, Guides and How-Tos, Member Updates, News, Resources
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan. Your support makes our community stronger, and we’re...
by MiSTRA | Feb 28, 2025 | Alliance News, News
We had a fantastic turnout for our recent Traverse City MiSTRA Happy Hour at Tank Space on 8th! Thank you to everyone who came out—this is what community is all about! Our Vice President, Katy Bertodatto, shared updates on MiSTRA’s advocacy efforts and emphasized our...
